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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2008, PH 2 - 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) council Mcc"gDMe 1-zz-os aCiEnoa 12Epo12t ❑.mNumbu PA C I T Y OF S AN L U IS O B I S P O FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Direcr Prepared By: Peter Brown, Housing Programs Manager�� SUBJECT: 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) CAO RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Human Relations Commission: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the 2008 CDBG Program activities and funding as recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC) with adjustments based on the new funding estimate. 2. Endorse the Urban County's Draft One-Year Action Plan, including Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Special Urban Projects and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding. 3. Forward the Council's actions and funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. REPORT-IN-BRIEF The City received nine CDBG funding requests for the 2008 Program Year(July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009), totaling over $750,000. The Human Relations Commission (HRC's) evaluation of what projects could be funded was based on an estimate of $643,607 in CDBG monies allocated to the City in 2007. Staff and HRC are aware the City may receive slightly more or less CDBG funding than last year. Final allocations will not be available from HUD until April 2008. Projects recommended for CDBG funding this year include 1) A request from the Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) for continued operation and maintenance of the Homeless Shelter; 2) A request for improvements to San Luis Obispo City street curb ramps in order to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and;; 3) CDBG & Housing Program Administration. As called for by the City's CDBG procedure, the HRC reviewed the nine funding requests and made recommendations — some at amounts lower than requested, some at higher amounts than requested. This report describes the 2008 CDBG program in more detail. The CAO recommendation is based upon the HRC recommendation. 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program Page 2 Surprisingly and in contrast to last year's 15 applications totaling over two million dollars, this year's requests were few. Staff is unable to determine why fewer requests were submitted. Public outreach efforts were extensive and applications were widely available. Some applicants may have been discouraged from applying due to lack of success in obtaining funds in previous years or perhaps due to current ongoing CDBG project implementation, are busy working on projects and unable to take on additional projects at this time. Staff will continue to work with the affordable housing community in the coming year(s) to encourage applications for affordable housing projects and/or property acquisition for affordable housing projects as this remains the primary objective for use of CDBG funds. DISCUSSION The County issued a draft Summary One-Year Action Plan on December 21, 2007. The Action Plan describes activities proposed for funding by the entire Urban County, which includes the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, through CDBG, Home Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds, and program income. The name, "Urban County", refers to the County and the associated cities which have entered into Cooperation Agreements with the County to administer the CDBG program. The draft Action Plan is summarized in this report, but the Council has approval authority only over those CDBG activities requesting funding through the City. Council may endorse projects to receive Special Urban Projects, HOME and ESG funds, although this step is not required. The required 30-day public review period has closed and Council may now take final action on the draft Action Plan and the City's CDBG program. The Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to act on the draft Action Plan in February 2008. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) then reviews the plan and notifies the County in June, once it is approved. Funding usually becomes available in September and can be dispersed once grant agreements and environmental reviews are completed for the funded projects. Recent Changes to Funding Picture. This year the "Urban County" is expected to receive approximately the same amount of funds as last year: With that possibility, most of the estimates used by the County below are based on 2007 allocations. Countywide estimates (Attachment #3) are $2,179,229 in CDBG funds, $1,341,662 in Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds, $90,799 in Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds, and $23,002 for the Housing Authority in American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) Program which provides down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers. The estimated 2008 CDBG allocations for each participating jurisdiction in the Urban County are: Arroyo Grande: $124,162 Atascadero: $190,884 Grover Beach: $125668 Paso Robles: $309,471 San Luis Obispo: 56437607 County: $7857437 Z-2 i 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program Paae 3 HUD Objectives and Rules. The Urban County's CDBG activities must, by law, meet HUD objectives and rules. HUD has three broad national objectives: 1. To benefit persons and households with incomes below 80 percent of area median incomes ($51,350 for a four-person household); 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and 3. To meet urgent community development needs that pose a serious, immediate threat to public health or welfare, such as floods, earthquakes or other disasters. CDBG-eligible activities include: acquisition of real property, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities and improvements, site/building clearance and demolition, tenant relocation, provision of certain types of public services, removal of architectural barriers, housing rehabilitation, historic preservation, code enforcement, special economic development activities, planning studies and grant administration. HUD requires that at least 70 percent of the Urban County's grants go to activities that benefit low-income and moderate-income persons. At least 51 percent of individual project or program funds must benefit low-income and moderate-income persons, and up to 20 percent of the City's total funding can be used for overall CDBG program administration and other indirect costs. Up to 15 percent of the Urban County's CDBG funds can go toward Public Services (ongoing operations or maintenance). Community Needs Hearings and Workshops. The Urban County hosted "needs" hearings at several locations throughout the County to allow the public to identify community problems and needs. The City's Human Relations Commission hosted one of the needs hearings at its August 29, 2007, meeting. About 15 people attended the hearing and voiced a wide variety of community needs. These included the need for homeless services, affordable housing, senior services, and counseling services. The County also hosted several public workshops during November of 2007 and again between January 9, 2008 and January 17, 2008 in Grover Beach, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo to receive input on the Urban County Draft Funding Recommendations for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and ADDI Program Applications. Council Goals and Priorities. At its October 2, 2007 meeting, Council reviewed the HRC recommended priorities and unanimously agreed on the 2008 CDBG funding priorities shown below: Rank Approved 2008 CDBG Program Priorities 1 Enhance and develop housing affordable to low and very-low income persons, including seniors. 2 Emergency shelter for homeless persons, homeless prevention and services 3 Education concerning and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and elderly. 4 Economic development(to include seismic retrofit, enhance economic stability, historic reservation and provide jobs for low/moderate income persons). 2 - 3 i 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program Pase 4 Advisory Body Recommendation. The HRC reviewed the CDBG applications in a workshop on October 31, 2007 and held a public hearing on November 7, 2007 to review the 2008 CDBG funding requests. The Commission recommended funding the activities shown in Attachment 1 and their actions are further described in the HRC minutes (Attachments 4 and 5). The HRC's recommendation was based on an estimate of$643,607 which may need to be revised to reflect final funding numbers once they are available. The next section of the report summarizes each of the applications and notes the funding recommendations of the HRC and the CAO. Applications Recommended for CDBG Funding Application 4-08. EOC - Homeless Shelter Operation ($96,000). Public services, such as homeless shelter operations, are limited to 15% of the City's total CDBG allocation and the amount recommended is the maximum amount allowed under this limitation. The operation and maintenance of the Homeless Shelter remains one of the City's top priorities for CDBG funding. Should the City's final CDBG allocation be lower, the Homeless Shelter will be eligible for 15% of the lower amount. The HRC recommends the City allocate an additional $42,000 in General Funds. That amount is consistent with the amount budgeted in the 2007-2009 Financial Plan. Application 3-08. EOC - Prado Day Center Operations ($0 CDBG funds, $52,600 General Funds). Similar to what has been done in previous years, the HRC recommended a General Fund commitment of$52,600 for operations and maintenance of the Day Center. The Prado Day Center serves homeless and working poor families every day of the year, providing breakfast and lunch to an average of 80 persons per day. The Center offers showers, restrooms, laundry, local phone, mail, and other essential services to those in need. Because the City's 15% of CDBG funds for"public services" is being spent on the Homeless Shelter, the $59,907 requested for Prado Day Center operation is proposed to be funded using General Funds in the budgeted amount of$52,600. This amount was authorized by the Council through the 2007-2009 Financial Plan. Application 5-08. City of San Luis Obispo ADA Corrections Curb Ramps Street Improvements ($418,607). The City application was for $250,000 even though CDBG funds for these improvements were anticipated at a level of about $100,000 per year over the coming years. Due to the lack of other applications, the HRC recommended increasing the requested CDBG funding to $418,607 for the proposed ADA-related improvements since this is the total amount available after Public Services and Planning/Administration dollars are allocated. The HRC felt it appropriate to allocate a larger amount in this program year to accelerate completion of the City's ADA projects and potentially free future funding in years when there are more affordable housing applications. Application 1-08. CDBG and Housing Program Administration ($129,000). This request covers the Housing Programs Manager position responsible for administration of the Community Development Block Grant program and the activities of the City's affordable housing program. The County has asked the City to break out "Housing Programs Administration" and "CDBG Program Administration as separate applications." Both are eligible for CDBG funding, yet due 2- y 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program Page 5 to HUD requirements should be listed and conducted as separate grants with distinct deliverables. Applications Not Recommended for CDBG Funding Application 14-07. Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) — New Office and Maintenance Building($150,000). CDBG funds are not eligible for this particular project due to HUD guidelines dictating the funds must be for the "direct benefit of low income persons." If HASLO were to apply for funds for site acquisition for an affordable housing site, funds would likely be granted..However, due to the fact that the new office and maintenance facility does not directly benefit low income persons, it is not eligible for funding. This determination was made by the Urban County, with consultation from HUD and as a result, all of the jurisdictions that were being asked to provide funds to HASLO are unable to do so. Applications 6-08 211 SLO Hotline, 7-08 CASA Juvenile Services and 15-08 Transitional Food Shelter are requesting funding that falls under"public services". Under CDBG rules, there is a 15% cap on the amount of CDBG funds that can be used for public services and the City fully allocates its public services funds each year to the Homeless Shelter. Consequently, while these additional public service requests are eligible and meet a community need, there is not sufficient public services capacity to fund them using CDBG monies unless funding to the Homeless Shelter is reduced. Therefore, Transitional Food & Shelter Motel Voucher Program ($12,600), CASA Juvenile Services ($2,515) and 211 Hotline Crisis Intervention ($10,000) are not recommended for funding. Special Urban Projects Funding. Under CDBG guidelines, 15% of the net County funding is set-aside annually for a "Special Urban Projects Fund." Under the Cooperation Agreement the cities have with the County to administer the CDBG program, funds are available to all participating jurisdictions on a competitive basis and are awarded by the Board of Supervisors. As with HOME and ESG funds, the proposed activities are recommended by county staff. Special urban projects are those that are more regional in scope, meet an urgent community need, provide direct benefit to very needy groups (very-low income, disabled persons, at-risk youth), and would not be feasible without special funding assistance. The amount of $117,815 (includes 15% of unincorporated county program income) is available in the 2008 Program Year. The following table shows the proposed use of Special Urban Project Funds. These activities qualify as Special Urban Projects by serving critical needs of low-income residents from San Luis Obispo County. Draft County Recommended Special Urban Projects, 2008 Recommended Project Name Applicant Fundis $ Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter, Operation EOC 957000 Prado Day Center, Operation EOC 22,815 TOTAL 117,815 2=,5' 2008 Community Develooment.Block Grant Program Page 6 HOME Funding. The Urban County expects to receive $1,341,662 in formula HOME funds in 2008, including program income. HOME funds in 2008 are being recommended for two housing projects for People's Self Help Housing Corporation in Cambria and Templeton. In 2007, Templeton and Atascadero received HOME funds. While there are no 2008 HOME funds allocated for direct use within the City of San Luis Obispo, the City did receive HOME funds in the amount of $34,000 for the Women's Shelter Program of the County of San Luis Obispo for the rehabilitation of transitional housing in the City. In 2007, The City established its First Time Home Buyer Program using HOME funds awarded through the County and has a current balance of over $460,000 in deferred payment loans for low income buyers. ESG Funding. The Urban County is estimated to receive $90,799 in Emergency Shelter Grant Funds in 2008. Of this, approximately $35,251 is tentatively slated for the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter, $20,765 for the Prado Day Center, $12,825 for the North County Women's Shelter Program, and the balance of $14,844 designated for the El Camino Housing Organization. FISCAL RYIPACT Overall, CDBG funding has a beneficial fiscal effect. To the extent that qualified, on- going City programs are funded through the CDBG program, more General Fund monies are available for other important capital projects and programs. ALTERNATIVES 1. The City Council may change the list of projects to receive City CDBG funding, and/or change the funding levels from those recommended. 2. The City Council may direct staff to return at a later date with an evaluation of different funding recommendations. ATTACHMENTS 1. Recommended 2008 CDBG Program 2. SLO County 2008 CDBG,HOME, and ESG Draft Funding Recommendations 3. Human Relations Commission Minutes, October 31, 2007 4. 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WHEN AND WHERE: Prior to holding public hearings,the Urban County of San Luis Obispo,consisting of the participating jurisdictions of the cities of Arroyo Grande,Atascadero,Grover Beach, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo,and the County of San Luis Obispo will conduct three, informal public workshops to encourage public comments and to answer questions about the 2008 Draft.Funding Recommendations. These workshops will be held as follow . North County Workshop ; Pato Robles-7:00 P.M.,Monday,Jan.9,2008,Paso Robles Library Conference Room, 1000 Spring 5tfeet. Attachment 2 F. South County Workshop Grover Beach-7:00 PAL,Wednesday,Jan. 10,2008,City Hall,City Council Chambers, 154 S.Eigh „.,„� ._ f_ W•- -- - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo-7:00 P.M.,Thursday,Jan. 17,2008,City/County Library Conference Room,995 Palm St. WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED: The Urban County of San Luis Obispo has prepared a summary of draft funding recommendations for the 2008 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD). The Consolidated Plan enables the Urban County to receive funding through certain federal grant programs. Three basic goals govem these programs: 1)provide decent housing,2) provide a suitable Irving environment,and 3)expand economic opportunities. Each of these goals is intended to benefit persons whose incomes are below 80 percent of median income. The County Planning and Building Department acted as the lead agency in preparing the draft funding recommendations,collaborating with each of the cities throughout the process of conducting citizen participation activities. The Action Plan describes activities proposed for funding through the 2008 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME),American Dream Down payment Initiative(ADDI),and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG)programs. HUD has not released the 2008 funding allocations;therefore,most participating jurisdictions of the Urban County used the 2007 entitlement allocation figures to prepare their draft funding recommendations. For its draft funding recommendations,the County anticipates a reduction to both the CDBG and HOME programs. Additional funds available to be allocated include$26,100 in CDBG program income by the City of Paso Robles. Recommended draft-funding levels of CDBG funds are as follow: 2008 CDBG Draft Funding Recommendations Category County San Luis Paso Atascadero Arroyo Grover Total Obispo Robles Grande Beach Housing $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $ 35,000 Public Services $117,815 $96,000 $46,421 $28,632 $16,195 $7,000 $ 312,063 Code Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,948 $0 $ 15,948 Public Facilities $465,535 $418,607 $203,050 $124,252 $65,426 $91,102 $1,367,972 Economic Development $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $ 30,000 Planning Studies $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 10,000 Administration $147,087 $129,000 $30,000 $38,000 $21,593 $12,566 $ 378;246 Total CDBG Funds $785,437 $643,607 $309,471 $190,884 $124,162 $125,668 $2,179,229 2- � HOME Draft Funding Recommendations Applicant Project Funding Rec. Peoples'Self-Help Housing Corp.. Schoolhouse Lane Apartments-Cambria $ 707,500 Peoples' Self Help Housing, Corp. Property Acquisition—Rolling Hills Family Apts. $ 500,000 Step Hen Acquisition of Rehabilitation House $ 0 Samaritan Investments First Time Home Buyer Program $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. First Time Home Buyer Program $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (f.B.R.A.) $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. Administration of the T.B.R.A.Program $ 0 Transitions-Mental health Assoc. Rehabilitation of Transitional Housing $ 0 Cider Village Associates Cider Village Family Apartments(Nipomo) $ 0 County of San Luis Obispo Administration of the HOME program $ 134.162 Total $1,341,662 The Emergency Shelter Grant Draft Funding Recommendations are as follow: Prado Day $20,765; Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter(EOC):$35,251;North County Women's Shelter.$12,825; EI i Camino Housing Organization:$14,844;Women's Shelter Program of SLO County:$7,114;S!ep-HerAChfTi8t7t 2 Community Build Program:$0. �5} American Dream Downpayment Initiative Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo—First Time Homebuyer Program $23,002 Following the workshops, public hearings will be held on the above draft funding recommendations. Anyone may comment on the funding requests or proposed recommendations before the decision-makers take final action. Public hearings on CDBG, HOME,ADDI and ESG funding, and the approval of the One-Year Action Plan will be announced via a mailed and a published notice. CONTACT: If you have any questions about the draft funding recommendations or the grant approval process,you can contact: Tony Navarro, San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 370,San Luis Obispo, California,93408,(805)781-5787,or the following staff for each of the participating cities: • Jim Bergman,Community Development Dept., City of Arroyo Grande,214 E.Branch Street(P.O. Box 550),Arroyo Grande,CA 93421, (805)473-5420. • Valerie Humphrey, Department of Public Works, City of Atascadero,6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero,CA 93422-4299, (805)470-3486. • George Hansen, Community Development Dept., City of Grover Beach, 154 S. Eighth St.,Grover Beach,CA 93433, (805)473-4520. • Ed Gallagher, Community Development Dept., City of Paso Robles, 1000 Spring St.,CA 93446, (805)237-3970. • Peter Brown,Community Development Dept.,City of San Luis Obispo, 919 Palm St.,CA 93401, (805)781-7170. WHAT'S AVAILABLE:Copies of the itemized draft funding recommendations are available at the Department of Planning and Building, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California(976 Osos Street, Rm.370, San Luis Obispo)or at the participating cities. WHERE YOU COME IN:Your comments and questions are invited. Comments will be considered by the cities and the County prior to the approval of the draft funding recommendations. if you favor certain activities,you should express your views in writing or verbally at the workshops. All comments received during the public workshops and any written correspondence will be summarized and attached to the Action Plan when it is transmitted to HUD in May. Z^ 9 r SFS:.na•,v�nYr.;�:Yc�-a-r<r�-�.iy sw" � 73 2008 CDBG,HOME,ESG and ADDI DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Attachment 2 �y CDBG PROGRAM CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Applicant Project Request Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2,500 1,195 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 5,OOD 1,000 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 695 695 Economic Opportunity Commission Ma>ane Lewis Memorial Shelter 5,000 4,805 Economic Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 4,200 1,500 Economic Opportunity Commission Forty Wonderful Program 3,000 2,0011 Economic Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 2.200 1,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 1,000 1,000 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 2,000 2,000 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 1,000 Total 28,595 16,195 Public Facilities City of Arroyo Grande Barrier Removal/Curb Cuts 50,000 48,964 City of Arroyo Grande Fagade Grant Program 10,000 1000 Arroyo Grande in Bloom Landscaping 7,000 6,442 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 Total 50,0011 65,426 Code Enforcement City of Arroyo Grande Code Enforcement 15,948 15,948 Total 15,948 15,948 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 5,000 Total 6,000 5,000 Administration City of Arroyo Grande Administration 21,593 21,593 Total 21,593 21,693 Grand Total 124,162 124,162 CITY OF ATASCADERO Applicant Project Request Draft Rea Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2,500 0 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 4,000 0 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc- CASA Advocacy for Teens 1,515 1,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 14,952 0 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 0 EI Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 15,000 15,000 Atascadero Community Services Foundation Youth Activity Scholarships 10,000 4,632 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 1,000 Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Operation of Food Pantry 8,000 7,000 Total 61,967 28632 Public Facilities Project Ciyt of Atascadero PedestrianBanier Removal 200,000 115,452 North County Women's Shelter Carpet installation 8,800 8,800 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisition/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 Total 250,000 124,252 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Administration Ciyt of Atascadero Administration 38,000 38,000 Grand Total 354,967 190,884 2-�d .; A Attac ' Y i i r ment f CITY OF GROVER BEACHia Applicant Project Request Draft Rea -.�... ;. Housing Economic Opportunity Commission Minor Home Repair Program 15,000 15,000 Total 15,000 15,000 Public Services Project 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2,000 0 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 7,000 7,000 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 695 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 7,500 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 2,800 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Forty Wonderful Program 1,500 0 Economia Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 2,800 0 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 2,000 0 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 0 Total 29,295 7000 Public Facilities City of Grover Beach 5th Street Storm Drain Project 91,102 91,102 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 Total 141,102 91,102 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Administration City of Grover Beach Administration 12,566 12,566 Grand Total 202,963 125,668 CITY OF PASO ROBLES Applicant Project Request Draft Ree. Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 3,000 TBD Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 3,000 T6O CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 1,515 TBD Economia Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 2,800 TBD Economic Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 3,800 TBD Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 26,700 TBD The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 TBD El Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 15,000 TBD Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 TBD Lifestyles Recovery Center,Inc. Life Changing Programs 10,000 TBD Total 71,815 46,421 Public Facilities Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 City of Paso Robles Removal of Architectural Barrieris-Riverside&24th St. 203,050 203,050 City of Paso Robles Handicapped Ramp at Oak and 36th Streets 35,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisition/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 Total 488,050 203050 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Planning and Capacity Building City of Paso Robles Capacity Building 30,000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Administration City of Paso Robles Administration 30,000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Grand Total 309,471 Attachment 2 l CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Applicant Project Request DraftkCec "" ` ' •j Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 10,000 0 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 2,515 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 59,907 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 141,753 96,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 12,600 0 Total 226,775 96000 Public Facilities City of San Luis Obispo Barrier Removal-Street Improvements/Curb ramps 250,000 418,607 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 150,000 0 Total 400,000 418,607 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Administration City of San Luis Obispo Administration 125,000 129,000 Total 125,000 129,000 Grand Total 756,775 643,607 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Housing Economic Opportunity Commission Minor Home Repair Program 30,000 20,000 Total 50,000 20,000 Public Services CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 2,515 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 68,800 22,815 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 155,505 95,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 12,600 0 El Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 30,000 0 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 0 Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Operation of Food Pantry 8,000 0 Total 280,420 117815 Public Facilities County Public Works Mission Street Enhancement,San Miguel 430,000 152,735 County Public Works Mission Street Drainage Project,San Miguel 150,000 150,000 Step-Hen Rehabilitation housetfacility 5,000,000 6 Oceano Community Center,Inc. Installation of fencing,gates and security system 115,740 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Develop/construct Nipomo Child Dev.Center 124,000 124000 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 150,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisition/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 County General Services Install Alr Conditioning System to Nipomo Senior Center 38,800 38,800 County General Services Barrier Removal at Arroyo Grande Veterans Building 121,700 0 Total 6,330,240 465535 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 55,000 25,000 Total 66,000 25,000 Planning and Capacity Building 211 SLO Hotline Capacity building for HOTLINE services and program 20,000 10,000 Total 20,000 10,000 Administration County of San Luis Obispo Administration 155,587 145,587 California Rural Legal Assistance Fair Housing Activities 1,500 1,560 Total 157,687 147,087 Grand Total 6,871,247 785,437 R Attachment 2 ` HOMEPROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. j County of San Luis Obispo Administration 134,162 134,162 Step-Hen Rehabilitation house/facility 5,000,000 0 Samaritan Investments FTHB,Foreclosure/Hardship Assistance 550,000 0 Peoples'Selft-Help Housing Schoolhouse Lane Affordable Housing 1,500,000 707500 Peoples'Seift-Help Housing Rolling Hills Family Apts.Property Acquisition 500,000 500000 Housing Authority of the City of SLO First Time Home Buyer Program 500,000 0 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 152,500 0 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Admin. 22,500 0 Transitions-Mental Health Association Rehabilitation of Transitional Housing 75,000 0 Cider%Aliage Associates Cider Village Family Apartments 500,000 0 Total 8,934,162 1,341,662 ESG PROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Step-Hen Rehabilitation House 5,000,000 0 Community Build Program vocational Training,Homeless Family Shelter 600,000 0 North County Women's Shelter Women's shelter 13,929 13,929 Women's Shelter Program of SLO Co. Women's shelter 7,168 7,168 EI Camino Housing Organization Homeless shelter 14,955 14,955 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 20,920 20,920 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 35,515 35,515 Total 5,692,487 92487 ADD[PROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Ree. Housing Authority of the City of SLO First Time Home Buyer Program 23,002 23,002 Total 23,002 23,002 -/3 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) MINUTES October 31, 2007 5:00 p.m. City Hall e, Council Hearing Room pnt�' r s 990 Palm Street Attachment 3 8 t., CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: Chairperson Stephan Lamb, Vice Chairperson Janna Nichols, Commissioners:Trey Duffy, Bryan Gingg (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Dan Pronsolino, and Charlene Rosales ABSENT: Tom Sant STAFF PRESENT: Monica Irons, Director of Human Resources; Kim Murry, Deputy Director of Community Development; Peter Brown, Housing Programs Manager; and Mary Kopecky, Human Resources Executive Assistant CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: Moved by Nichols/Rosales to approve the minutes of August 29, 2007 as submitted; motion tamed 5:0. (Gingg and Sant absent) PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments for items not on the agenda. BUSINESS ITEM Item 1. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBLOCK.GRANTS (CDBG). (BROWN/MURRY) Commissioner Gincig arrived at 5:10 p.m. For the sake of-the new commissioners, Housing Programs Manager Brown reviewed the CDBG application process. He identified the 2008 grant application evaluation G:\CD-PLAN\PBrown\CDBG\CC reports\CCCDBG08Rpt.doc �� Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 9 Attachment 3 s criteria, reviewed the ranked CDBG funding priorities adopted by Council; and discussed the CDBG National Objectives. Additionally he outlined the basic CDBG's primary congressional objectives which strive to provide: decent housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. He indicated in order to qualify for CDBG funding, applications must pass one or more of the following special CDBG tests: Housing Benefit Test; Area Benefit Test; Limited Clientele Test or Jobs Benefit Test. He also summarized the CDBG eligible activities, the San Luis Obispo 2008 CDBG funding history and the 2008 CDBG schedule. He also spoke of the importance for CDBG recipients to draw down CDBG awards in a timely manner in order to avoid having the funds rescinded. He informed commissioners the County of San Luis Obispo has been placed on probation because some cities were not drawing down funds according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines. He noted the HRC could allocate more than 15% of CDBG funds to public services, but only 15% of those funds could be drawn down in a year. He further stated Council has placed a high priority on homeless services and in the past 15% of the public service funds have been dedicated to that priority. Commissioners received the report. Commissioners made inquiries regarding the draw down of CDBG awards, funding the CDBG applications, the City's use of General Fund contributions to supplement CDBG applicants, concern for applicants' future dependency on City CDBG funding, CDBG eligibility-for 2008 applicants, and the possibility of future Section 108 Loans. Commissioners expressed frustration there were no CDBG applications for housing projects. Commissioners spoke in support of funding the ADA Street Improvements with the hope that in future years there would be more CDBG applications for housing projects. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS There were no commissioner comments. There being no further business to come before the HRC, Chairperson Lamb adjourned the HRC meeting at 6:20 p.m. to the next special meeting of the HRC to be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Kopecky Human Resources Executive Assistant Z-%S Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 10 HUMAN RELATIONS MINUTESCOMMISSION. _�� November 7, 2007 r, Attachment 4 5:00 p.m. w = ---- ---- - a City Hall Council.Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: Chairperson Stephan Lamb, Commissioners: Bryan Gingg, Trey Duffy, Dan Pronsolino and Charlene Rosales ABSENT: Commissioner Sant and Vice Chairperson Nichols STAFF PRESENT: Monica Irons, Director of Human Resources; Kim Murry, Deputy Director of Community Development; Peter Brown, Housing Programs Manager; and Mary Kopecky, Human Resources Executive Assistant CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: Moved by Duffy/Pronsolino to approve the minutes of October 31, 2007 as submitted; motion carried 5:0 (Sant, Nichols absent). PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments for items not on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Item 1. REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATIONS. (BROWN) Housing Programs Manager Brown, reviewed the CDBG Program Purpose, 2008 Grant applications evaluation criteria, 2008 CDBG 2008 Ranked Funding Priorities, CDBG National Objectives, Two Tiers for Eligibility, CDBG Eligible Activities, Ineligible Activities, CDBG Special Tests, San Luis Obispo's 2008 CDBG Funding picture, Entitlement Allocation of 2007 CDBG Funds, 2008 CDBG Schedule, 2007 Staff Funding Recommendation, and 2008 Draft Community Development Block Grant Applications. a2-1& Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 11 Attachment 4 y Chairperson Lamb stated historically the City Council has urged the HRC to allocate the entire 15% allowed for CDBG public services funds to the homeless shelter. He explained the City Council has asked the HRC to direct other CDBG public service fund applicants to apply for funds from the City's Grants in Aid program. He expressed disappointment no housing project applications were received this year. He noted the County of San Luis Obispo determined the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority CDBG application was ineligible to receive CDBG funds. He noted if the City funded the curb and gutter projects now, it would not be necessary to fund them in the future. He expressed hope future CDBG funds could be used for housing. Jody Smith, representing the Homeless Shelter, thanked the HRC for supporting homeless services and Prado Day Center. She noted homelessness is a social problem which requires everyone working together to find solutions. She expressed hope that someday there would be an end to homelessness in San Luis Obispo and noted community stakeholders are working on a ten-year plan. Cindy Johnson, representing 211 San Luis Obispo HOTLINE, asked the HRC to please consider their grant application, without the anticipated federal funding because HOTLINE will not receive that funding until 2010. She reported the 211 system should be active in the next few months. She noted during the recent fires in Southern California over 41,000 calls came into Southern California's 211 system. She urged the HRC to be more flexible when allocating the CDBG public service funds and to include HOTLINE as a recipient because the 211 system needs to be up and running as soon as possible. She stated fifty percent of the calls currently received by HOTLINE are from low-income people. Chairperson Lamb reported that in May 2007 the HRC recommended $4,500 as HOTLINE's 2007 GIA award and in June 2007 the City Council added an additional $5,500 to the award making their total GIA award $10,000. Patrick Wisner, current shelter resident, was grateful to shelter staff because they have been assisting him in working towards getting a job and obtaining health insurance. He was happy to report tomorrow he will start work for CAL Trans. Daniel Brizette, current shelter resident, reported the homeless shelter has assisted him by providing food and shelter when he fell on hard times. He is currently working with shelter staff to get back on his feet. Michael Forbes, current shelter resident, noted shelter residents come from all walks of life. He indicated most have simply lost their place in society. He reported homeless services assist shelter residents with job retraining. He encouraged the HRC to continue funding the shelter because they need more funds in order to continue offering essential services. Trish Murlev, representative from Court Appointed Special,Applicants (CASA Grants Assistant), encouraged the HRC to consider funding their CDBG grant application which Human Relations Commission Minutes Attachment 4 Page 12 { will offer assistance to teenagers currently in the foster care system. She reported many of these teens are living in dismal conditions, not going to school, will become homeless and/or pregnant if they do not receive assistance. Chairperson Lamb encouraged Ms. Murley, to seek funding through the City's GIA program. Peter Dominguez, representative from Cuesta College Small Development Center, urged the HRC to fund their grant application which is designed to assist in developing positive economic growth in the community. He reported this year 500 individuals attended their training classes. Also, they assisted eight start-up businesses which created 69 jobs in the community. He further stated, should the Cuesta College Small Development Center receive the funds, they would not allow themselves to become dependent upon these grants. Lillian Judd, representative from EOC, expressed hope that since HOTLINE was also creating new positions in the community, the HRC could also consider their application in the CDBG economic development criteria. Housing Programs Manager Brown noted that in reviewing the HOTLINE application, the bulk of the HOTLINE request.was of a public service nature with only a small portion of the application relating to job creation and retention. Seeing no other speakers, Chairperson Lamb closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gingg spoke in support of the preliminary staff recommendations HRC discussed at the special meeting of October 31, 2007. Commissioner Pronsolino concurred and thanked all the speakers. He suggested those speakers requesting CDBG service funds consider applying through the City's GIA program. Commissioner Rosales agreed with Commissioners Gingg and Pronsolino. She noted she is familiar with the grant application process and stressed the importance of the HRC focusing on each grant's proposal. Commissioner Du Hv felt all the CDBG service project applicants were worthy. He wanted clarification about what the HRC should consider when making their recommendations to City Council. He surmised that while the HRC would want to review all the CDBG service project applications, they would not be recommended for CDBG funding because HRC would recommend all the CDBG service funds go the Homeless Shelter. He asked the more tenured commissioners to confirm his assumption. Chairperson Lamb replied his assumption was exactly what the City Council has recommended. Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 13 Attachment 4 Commissioner Duffy inquired if more applicants could be eligible for funding if they were considered under other CDBG development criteria. He was unclear on the rationale which requires CDBG applicants to select a category under which they are applying. He didn't want to dismiss an applicant because they selected the wrong category. Housing Programs Manager Brown cautioned CDBG applicants are very careful when selecting the category under which they are applying and should be considered under the category the applicant has selected. Deputy Public Works Director Mur ry reasoned the HRC went through the CDBG review process so they could establish a clear direction. She remarked the HRC typically reviews the CDBG applications in the context of the ranked CDBG priorities. At 5:40 p.m. Chairperson Lamb suggested the HRC take a ten-minute break so commissioners could quickly review the nine applications and see if any could be considered under other categories. Commissioners agreed by consensus. The HRC reconvened at 5:50 p.m. Commissioner Duffy noted on the CDBG application, there are also 20 different categories available. He wondered if it would be possible to partially fund an application which was denied because the applicant was asking for funds under the public services criteria but also could partially qualify if they used a different CDBG criteria. Housina Programs Manager Brown responded the project description clearly determines what category an applicant is applying even if an applicant incorrectly selects a criteria box. He noted the HOTLINE 211 application would need to be substantially restructured in order to be considered under the economic development criteria. Human Resources Executive Assistant Kopeck v polled the HRC to determine if commissioners had vested financial interests in any of the CDBG applications. Commissioner Pronsolino indicated he is on the board of the Friends of Prado Day Center but receives no financial benefits from them and felt he could make an unbiased recommendation. Commission Rosales noted she is on the board of the Economic Opportunity Commission but receives no financial benefits from them and felt she could make an unbiased recommendation. ACTION: Moved by Rosales/ Pronsolino to make the following CDBG funding recommendations to the City Council: Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 14 Attachment 4 No. Applicant Activity Amount Amount Recommended Requested 2008 2008 Total CDBG General Fund (Note 1) (Note 2) Public Services-$96,000 Available(15%of$643,607) 4 EOC Maxine Lewis Shelter 141,753 96,000 42,000 138,000 3 EOC Prado Day Center-Operation 59,907 52,600 52,600 6 211 SLO Crisis Intervention and Support 10,000 Hotline 7 CASA Dependent Juvenile Services 2,515 (Court Appointed) 8 1 Transitional 1 Motel/Apt.Voucher Program 12,600 SUBTOTAL, Public Services-15% Max 226,775 96,000 1 94,600 190,600 Economic Development 2 Cuesta I Small Business Development 5,000 College SUBTOTAL, Economic Development 5,000 Public Facilities-$418,000 65%of$643,607 5 City of SLO I ADA Street Imps-Curb Rams 250,000 418,607 418,607 9 SLO New Office & Maintenance 150,000 (Note 3) Housing Building Authority SUBTOTAL Public Facilities/Economic 405,000 418,607 418,607 Development 65% Leftover Pro ram.Administration-$129,000 Available 20%of$643,607 1 1 City of SLO I Program Administration 1 125,000 1 129,000 129,000 Subtotal Program Admin/Planning-20% Max 125,000 129,000 129,000 TOTAL 756,775 643,607 94,600 738,207 Note 1. Final funding for CDBG Program Year 2007: $643,607 (2008 anticipated is the same as 2007 allocation). Note 2. Anticipated General Fund allocations. Note 3. The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Office Building is ineligible for funding under the CDBG Guidelines. Motion carried 5:0 (Sant and Nichols absent). 2- 2D 0 Human Relations Commission Minutes � -r`---_- .- :•, Page 15 Attachment 4 BUSINESS ITEMS Item 2. QUARTERLY REPORT— MAXINE LEWIS HOMELESS SHELTER._ (SMITH/JUDD/LAMB) Jody Smith summarized the events, statistics, and needs of the Homeless Shelter for the past quarter. She also reported local students conducted a "Make a Difference Day" and cleaned up a section of San Luis Creek to benefit the homeless neighborhood. One resident who lives on the creek called to thank her and said it looked wonderful. Chairperson Lamb indicated City staff determined that due to land use entitlements the Prado Day Center's current use permit already allows for it to extend its hours during emergencies. He noted there is no need to amend the current use permit. He suggested a collaboration of community stakeholders to devise a protocol for use of the Prado Day Center during emergencies. Brief HRC discussion ensued and commissioners agreed to invite Jody Smith from the Homeless Shelter, Dee Torres from the Prado Day Center and Dave Smiley from the Friends of Prado Group to the NRC's December 5, 2007 meeting to discuss community collaboration. Commissioner Duffy noted he read in the Enumeration Data Survey there were 2,408 served but only 165 were in the shelter. He asked what did that mean. Jody Smith explained the 165 were those people who were actually in the shelters the night before the Enumeration Data Survey was conducted. Commissioner Duffy asked if that meant 2050 were not in a shelter. Jody Smith replied that was correct. She stated volunteers counted campsites, people in river beds, Oceano dunes, and parks. Lillian Judd clarified services provided were not only bed capacity but all homeless services such as showers, food, ironing, clean shirts, etc. Jody Smith noted the diners and dashers come in for a quick meal and then leave. They were also reflected in the statistics. "2/ Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 16 Attachment 4 v Item 3. APPOINTMENT OF THE GRANTS IN AID (GIA) SUBCOMMITTEE. Commissioner Duffv agreed to serve as the GIA Subcommittee Chairperson. Commissioners Gincici and Rosales also agreed to serve on the GIA Subcommittee. Item 4. REVIEW OF GIA YEAR-END REPORTS (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2007). (NICHOLS, PRONSOLINO, SANT) Chairperson Lamb directed staff to continue Chairperson Nichols' year-end report review and Commissioner Sant's year-end report review to the December 5, 2007 HRC meeting because of their absence. Commissioner Gingg left at 6:07 p.m. Commissioner Pronsolino reported Big Brothers/Big Sisters as well as the Harvest Bag provided great year-end reports and both had used all their funds in an appropriate manner. He noted the Caring Callers year-end report was incomplete and agreed to contact them and report back before the next GIA funding cycle. Item 5. COMPLETE WORK PLAN ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2007). (LAMB) The HRC agreed by consensus that Commissioners Duffy, Rosales and Gingg would serve as the HRC representatives in the HRC's Work Plan Item 1 as follows: 1. Administer the annual disbursement of City support funding for non-profit.human services, Grants-In-Aid (GIA) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. (Rosales, Duffy and Gingg) COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chairperson Lamb noted the HRC traditionally does not meet.in January because the date is usually New Year's Day or shortly thereafter. He asked commissioners if they wanted to meet in January. Brief HRC discussion ensued. Commissioners agreed by consensus not to meet in January: Staff will place this item on the December 5, 2007 agenda for formal action. Human Relations Commission Minutes Page 17 s' AI#dchment ¢ . Commissioner Rosales reported she received a letter from Raye Flemming of the Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) Forty Wonderful Program and EOC Teen Academic Program extending an invitation for her to meet with their staff. Commissioner Du fFv reported he received an invitation to meet with the EOC Eviction Prevention Program as well. There being no further business to come before the HRC, Chairperson Lamb adjourned the HRC meeting at 6:14 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the HRC to be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 5`00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Kopecky Human Resources Executive Assistant Attachment 5 RESOLUTION NO. (2008 Series):: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING THE 2008 CDBG PROGRAM AND ENDORSING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO URBAN COUNTY'S DRAFT ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is a participating jurisdiction in the San Luis Obispo Urban County, along with the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, and Paso Robles and the County of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, said cities and County cooperatively administer several federal grant. programs under the provisions of the Cooperative Agreement approved by the San Luis Obispo City Council on July 13, 1999 and as amended on September 7, 1999, and under applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD)rules; and WHEREAS,pursuant to said agreement, the Urban County Public Participation Plan and HUD rules, the City Council held a public hearing on January 22, 2008, to consider funding recommendation by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), to review applications for federal grant funding, and to consider public comments on community needs and the use of such funds; and WHEREAS, The Council has considered applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, public testimony, the Urban County's proposed One-Year Action Plan, including proposed funding allocations for the CDBG program, Home Investment partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), and the Special Urban Projects Fund; HRC recommendation and staff report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Environmental Determination. The Council hereby determines that the proposed funding actions are not"projects" as defined by Section 21065 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), since they will not cause a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and do not involve the issuance of a lease, permit, license, certificate or other entitlement. Consequently, no further CEQA review is necessary. SECTION 2.2008 Community Development Block Grant Program. The City's 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program, Exhibit#A, is hereby approved. The CAO is authorized to approve final dollar amounts once HUD releases allocations with the understanding to fully fund all projects except the City ADA Street Improvement Curb Ramps. SECTION 3. One-Year Action Plan. The San Luis Obispo Urban County's Draft One- Year Action Plan is hereby endorsed, Exhibit#B. R �'� 7 § Y Yr Page Resolution No. (2007 Series) Attachment 5 -�' F.4..K^.•7i-.}i',1 tip:. '::. :. . .:_�:: 4 SECTION 4. Board of Supervisors Consideration. The Council hereby forwards the" above actions to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors for consideration prior to the Board's final action on the Urban County's 2008 Consolidated Plan. SECTION 5. City Administrative Officer Authority. The City Administrative Officer is authorized to act on behalf of the City in executing grant agreements and other actions necessary to implement the approved Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program. Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted_this 22nd day of January, 2008. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Audrey Hooper City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Qi ;Atto Lowell rney -7 7 ? s O O O 0 0 0 O O 0 � m m f0 O ((D cc COO ' w 0 O. a0 N O OC00 tT 0-), Qo- m (n C 00 c. cn � r r •' T ® E .-. O O O tl 'O N O 0 t0 ' m m �? 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WHEN AND WHERE: Prior to holding public hearings,the Urban County of San Luis Obispo,consisting of the participating jurisdictions of the cities of Arroyo Grande,Atascadero,Grover Beach, Paso Robles,San Luis Obispo,and the County of San Luis Obispo will conduct three,informal public workshops to encourage public comments and to answer questions about the 2008 Draft Funding Recommendations. These workshops will be held as follow: North County Workshop Paso Robles-7:00 P.M,Monday,Jan.9,2008,Paso Robles Library Conference Room, 1000 Spring Street South County Workshop Grover Beach-7:00 P.M.,Wednesday,Jan. 10,2008,City Hall,City Council Chambers, 154 S.Eighth St. San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo-7:00 P.M.,Thursday,Jan. 17,2008,City/County Library Conference Room,995 Palm St WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED: The Urban County of San Luis Obispo has prepared a summary of draft funding recommendations for the 2008 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUb). The Consolidated Plan enables the Urban County to receive funding through certain federal grant programs. Three basic goals govern these programs: 1)provide decent housing,2)provide a suitable Irving environment,and 3)expand economic opportunities. Each of these goals is intended to benefit persons whose incomes are below 80 percent of median income. The County Planning and Building Department acted as the lead agency in preparing the draft funding recommendations,collaborating with.each of the cities throughout the process of conducting citizen participation activities. The Action Plan describes activities proposed for funding through the 2008 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME),American Dream Down payment Initiative(ADDI),and Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG)programs. HUD has not released the 2008 funding allocations;therefore,most participating jurisdictions of the Urban County used the 2007 entitlement allocation figures to prepare their draft funding recommendations. For its draft funding recommendations,the County anticipates a reduction to both the CDBG and HOME programs. Additional funds available to be allocated include$26,100 in CDBG program income by the City of Paso Robles. Recommended draft-funding levels of CDBG funds are as follow: 2008 CDBG Draft Funding Recommendations Category County San Luis Paso Atascadero Arroyo Grover Total Obispo Robles Grande Beach Housing $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $ 35,000 Public Services $117,815 $96,006 $46,421 $28,632 $16,195 $7,000 $ 312,063 Code Enforcement $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,948 $0 $ 15,948 Public Facilities $465,535 $418,607 $203,050 $124,252 $65,426 $91,102 $1,367,972 Economic Development $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $ 30,000 Planning Studies $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $ 10,000 Administration $147,087 $129,000 $30,000 $38,000 $21,593 $12.566 $ 378.246 Total CDBG Funds $785,437 $643,607 $309,471 $190,884 $124,162 - $125,668 $2;179,229 EXhibit °'B" -z7 HOME Draft Funding Recommendations Applicant Prosect Fundinq Rec. Peoples'Self-Help Housing Corp.. Schoolhouse Lane Apartments-Cambria $ 707,500 Peoples' Self Help Housing,Corp. Property Acquisition—Rolling Hills Family Apts. $ 500,000 Step Hen Acquisition of Rehabilitation House $ 0 Samaritan Investments First Time Home Buyer Program $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. First Time Home Buyer Program $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program(T.B.R.A.) $ 0 Housing Authority-City of S.L.O. Administration of the T.B.R.A. Program $ 0 Transitions-Mental health Assoc. Rehabilitation of Transitional Housing $ 0 Cider Village Associates Cider Village Family Apartments(Nipomo) $ 0 County of San Luis Obispo Administration of the HOME program $ 134.162 Total $1,341,662 The Emergency Shelter Grant Draft Funding Recommendations are as follow: Prado Day Center(EOC): $20,765; Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter(EOC):$35,251;North County Women's Shelter.$12,825;EI Camino Housing Organization:$14,844;Women's Shelter Program of SLO County:$7;114;Step-Hen:$0; Community Build Program:$0. American Dream Downpayment Initiative Housing.Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo—First Time Homebuyer Program $23,002 Following the workshops,public hearings will be held on the above draft funding recommendations. Anyone may comment on the funding requests or proposed recommendations before the decision-makers take final action. Public hearings on CDBG, HOME,ADDI and ESG funding, and the approval of the One-Year Action Plan will be announced via a mailed and a published notice. CONTACT: If you have any questions about the draft funding recommendations or the grant approval process,you can contact Tony Navarro, San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 370,San Luis Obispo,California,93408, (805)781-5787,or the following staff for each of the participating cities: • Jim Bergman, Community Development Dept.,City of Arroyo Grande,214 E.Branch Street(P.O. Box 550),Arroyo Grande,CA 93421, (805)473-5420. • Valerie Humphrey, Department of Public Works, City of Atascadero,6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero,CA 93422-4299, (805)470-3486. • George Hansen, Community Development Dept., City of Grover Beach, 154 S.Eighth St.,Grover Beach,CA 93433, (805)473-4520. • Ed Gallagher,Community Development Dept.,City of Paso Robles, 1000 Spring St.,CA 93446, (805)237-3970. • Peter Brown,Community Development Dept., City of San Luis Obispo, 919 Palm St.,CA 93401, (805)781-7170. WHAT'S AVAILABLE:Copies of the itemized draft funding recommendations are available at the Department of Planning and Building,County Government Center, San Luis Obispo,California(976 Osos Street, Rm. 370, San Luis Obispo)or at the participating cities. WHERE YOU COME IN:Your comments and questions are invited. Comments will be considered by the cities and the County prior to the approval of the draft funding recommendations. If you favor certain activities,you should express your views in writing or verbally at the workshops. All comments received during the public workshops and any written correspondence will be summarized and attached to the Action Plan when it is transmitted to HUD in May. Lnxhibit "B" , i t °' � 2008 CDBG,HOME,ESG and ADDI DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS CDBG PROGRAMExhibit B" ; CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2;500 1,195 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 5,000 1,000 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 695 695 Economic Opportunity Commission Mayne Lewis Memorial Shelter 5,000 4,805 Economic Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 4,200 1,500 Economic Opportunity Commission Forty Wonderful Program 3,000 2,000 Economic Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 2,200 1,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 1,000 1,000 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 2,000 2,000 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 1,000 Total 28,595 16,195 Public Facilities City of Arroyo Grande Banter Removal/Curb Cuts 50,000 48,984 City of Arroyo Grande Fagade Grant Program 10,000 10,000 Arroyo Grande in Bloom Landscaping 7,000 6,442 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 Total 50,000 65,426 Code Enforcement City of Arroyo Grande Code Enforcement 15,948 15,946 Total 15,948 15,948 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 5,000 Total 5,000 5,000 Administration City of Arroyo Grande Administration 21,593 21,593 Total 21,593 21,593 Grand Total 124,162 124,162 CITY OF ATASCADERO Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2,500 0 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 4,000 0 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 1,515 1,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 14,952 0 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 0 EI Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 15,000 15,000 Atascadero Community Services Foundation Youth Activity Scholarships 10,000 4,632 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 1,000 Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Operation of Food Pantry 8,000 7,000 Total 61,967 28632 Public Facilities Project Ciyt of Atascadero Pedestrian/Barrier Removal 200,000 115,452 North County Women's Shelter Carpet installation 8,800 8,800 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisition/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 Total 250,000 124,252 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 6,000 0 Administration Ciyt of Atascadero Administration 38,000 38,000 Grand Total 354,967 190,884 Z-Z 9 Exhibit "B CITY OF GROVER BEACH Applicant Project Request Draft Ree- Housing Economic Opportunity Commission Minor Home Repair Program 15,000 15,000 Total 15,666 15,000 Public Services Project 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 2,000 0 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program rograrn 7,000 7,000 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 695 0. Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 7,500 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 2,800 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Forty Wonderful Program 1,600 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 2,800 0 Assistance League of SLO County operation School Bell 2,000 0 The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,060 0 Total 24,296 7000 Public Facilities City of Grover Beach 5th Street Storm Drain Project 91,102 91,102 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 '6 Total 141,102 91,102 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Admlnlbt.a on City of Grover Beach Administration 12,566 12,566 Grand Total 202,963 125,668 CITY OF PASO ROBLES Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 3,000 TBD Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO Co. Mentoring Program 3,000 TBD CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 1,515 TBD Economic Opportunity Commission Senior Health Screening Program 2,860 TBD Economic Opportunity Commission Teen Academic Parenting Program 3,800 TBD Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 26,700 TBD The Literacy Council Literacy Program 3,000 TBD FJ Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 15,000 TBD Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 TBD Lifestyles Recovery Center,Inc. Life Changing Programs 10,000 TBD Total 71,815 46,421 Public Facilities Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 50,000 0 City of Paso Robles Removal of Architectural Barrieris-Riverside&24th St. 203,05f0 203,050 City of Paso Robles Handicapped Ramp at Oak and 36th Streets 35,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisition/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 Total 488,050 203050 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 a Planning and Capacity Building City of Paso Robles Capacity Building 30.000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Administration City of Paso Robles Administration 30,000 30,000 Total 30,000 30,000 Grand Total 309,471 Z.J Exhibit "B" �\I CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Applicant Project Request Draft Rea Public Services 211 SLO Hotline 211 SLO Hotline 10,000 0 CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 2,515 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 59,907 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial the. 141,753 96,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shatter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 12,600 0 Total 226,776 96000 Public Facilities City of San Luis Obispo Barrer Removal-Street Improvements/Curb ramps 250,000 418,607 Housing Authority of the City of SLID Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 150,000 0 Total 400,000 418,607 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 5,000 0 Total 5,000 0 Administration City of San Luis Obispo Administration 125000 129,000 Total 125,000 129,000 Grand Total 756,776 643,607 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Applicant Project Request Draft Rea Housing Economic Opportunity Commission Minor Home Repair Program 30,000 20,000 Total 30,060 20,000 Public Services CASA of San Luis Obispo County,Inc. CASA Advocacy for Teens 2,515 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 68,800 22,815 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 155,505 95,000 Transitional Food and Shelter,Inc. Shelter for Medically Fragile Homeless Persons 12,600 0 EI Camino Homeless Shelter Operation of Homeless Shelter 30,000 0 Assistance League of SLO County Operation School Bell 3,000 0 Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Operation of Food Pantry 8,000 0 Total 280,420 117815 Public Facilities County Public Works Mission.Street Enhancement,San Miguel 430,000 152,735 County Public Works Mission Street Drainage Project,San Miguel 150,000 150,000 Step-Hen Rehabilitation houseMaciiity 5,000,000 0 Oceano Community Center,Inc. Installation of fencing,gates and security system 115,740 0 Economic Opportunity Commission Develop/construct Nipomo Child Dev.Center 124,000 124000 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Construct New HASLO Offices and Maintenance Bldg. 150,000 0 Good Samaritan Shelter,Inc. Prop.Acquisltion/develop No.Co.Homeless Shelter 200,000 0 County General Services Install Air Conditioning System to Nipomo Senior Center 38,800 38,800 County General Services Barrer Removal at Arroyo Grande Veterans Building 121,700 0 Total 6,330,240 465535 Economic Development Cuesta College SBDC Small Business Development Center 55,000 25,000 Total 55,000 25,000 Planning and Capacity Building 211 SLO Hotline Capacity building for HOTLINE services and program 20,000 10,000 Total 20,000 10,000 Administration County of San Luis Obispo Administration 155,587 145,587 California Rural Legal Assistance Fair Housing Activities 1,500 1,500 Total 167,087 147,087 Grand Total 6,871,247 785,437 HOMEPROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Rea County of San Luis Obispo Administration 134,162 134,162 Step-Hen Rehabilitation house/facility 5,000,ODO 0 Samaritan Investments FTHB,Foreclosure/Hardship Assistance 550,000 0 Peoples'Selft-Help Housing Schoolhouse Lane Affordable Housing 1,5D0,000 707500 Peoples'Selft-Help Housing Rolling Hills Family Apts.Property Acquisition 500,000 500000 Housing Authority of the City of SLO First Time Home Buyer Program 500,000 0 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 152,500 0 Housing Authority of the City of SLO Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Admin. 22,500 0 Transitions-Mental Health Association Rehabilitation of Transitional Housing 75,000 0 Cider Village Associates Cider Village Family Apartments 500,000 0 Total 8,934,162 1,341,662 ESG PROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Rec. Step-Hen Rehabilitation House 5,000,000 0 Community Build Program Vocational Training,Homeless Family Shelter 600,000 0 North County Women's Shelter Women's shelter 13,929 13,929 Women's Shelter Program of SLO Co. Women's shelter 7,168 7,168 EI Camino Housing Organization Homeless shelter 14,955 14,955 Economic Opportunity Commission Prado Day Center for the Homeless 20,920 20,920 Economic Opportunity Commission Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter 35,515 35,515 Total 5,692,487 92487 ADDI PROGRAM Applicant Project Request Draft Ree. Housing Authority of the City of SLO First Time Home Buyer Program 23,002 23,002 Total 23,002 23,002 Exhibit "B" Z--� z