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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: John Dunn, City Administrator
Prepared by: Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst CP-
SUBJECT: Women's Shelter Request for City Support
CAO RECONKEND ATION:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a request by the Women's Shelter
Program, Inc. for City sponsorship of a State Planning and
Technical Assistance Grant which includes a $6,000 cash
contribution by the City.
2. Approve and authorize staff to submit a grant application for
a $24,000 State Planning and Technical Assistance Grant.
DISCUSSION:
Background
On February 20, the City Council adopted a resolution approving
City sponsorship of a State Planning and Technical Assistance grant
application on behalf of the Women's Shelter Program. The grant
funds would enable the Women's Shelter Program to contract services
with the People's Self-Help Housing Corp. , to identify and purchase
a permanent shelter site. As the Planning and Technical Assistance
allocation is part of a State Community Development Block Grant,
the State required that the application be submitted by a local.
government agency. The State also required the local government
agency to provide a cash match.
The Women's Shelter requested that the City apply for the grant on
their behalf for the following reasons:
1. The number of local residents served by the Women's Shelter
Program is significant.
2. The State suggested that the City sponsor the grant j
application because the Women's Shelter Program is situated
locally.
3 . The County of San Luis Obispo was unable to apply on behalf of
the Program because it was applying for the same grant for one
of its own projects. In accordance with the General
Provisions in the Request For Proposal, each city or county
may only receive one grant per year of up to $30, 000 from the
General Planning/Technical Assistance Allocation.
4. Due to time constraints and the nature of the project, it was
not feasible or appropriate for the Women's Shelter Program to
request funding through the FY 1990-91 Human Relations
Commission Grants-In-Aid Program.
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Staff determined that the scope of the project was consistent with
the Community Development Block Grant Program and the general
policies and objectives of the City's Housing Element of the
General Plan. In addition, the People's Self-Help Housing Corp.
who prepared the grant application was assured by the State, that
all or a portion of the City's cash match requirement could be made
through "in kind" services throughout the thirty month grant
period. As such, staff recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution approving City sponsorship of a State Planning and
Technical Assistance grant application on behalf of the Women's
Shelter Program, Inc. which included a $7,500 "in kind"
contribution. Council also authorized staff to provide a cash
contribution for any difference between the City's in-kind
contribution and $7, 500, if the City's in-kind services did not
reach the $7,500 requirement.
Nevertheless, on April 18, the City received a letter from the
State Department of Housing and Community Development denying the
application. The State determined that the City's "in kind"
contribution did not constitute a cash match and as such the City
was not selected to receive grant funding. Apparently, the
previous information concerning the acceptability of the "in-kind"
approach was in error. The State suggested that the City resubmit
the application for the upcoming cycle. The final filing date to
reapply is June 7.
As the Women's Shelter Program has given the highest priority to
identifying and purchasing a permanent shelter site, they appealed
to the City to reapply for the grant on their behalf. They also
requested that the City contribute $6, 000 to meet the cash match
requirement.
Cash Match Reduction
The City's cash match requirement has been reduced from $7,500 to
$6, 000 because the update of the City's Housing Element which was
included in the first grant application is no longer necessary as
an eligible funding activity. It has therefore, been deleted from
the current grant application. The total cost estimated to achieve
the Women's Shelter Program affordable housing objective is
$30,000. The State has determined that the City's cash match
requirement is 25% or $6, 000 of the total cost of the program
activity. The Women's Shelter Program is requesting the remaining
$24, 000 through the Planning/Technical Assistance Allocation of
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
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Conclusion
The original application submitted by the City on behalf of the
Women's Shelter Program for a State Planning and Technical
Assistance Grant has been denied by the State. It was denied
because the State determined that the City's $7,500 "in kind"
contribution did not constitute a cash match which is one of the
eligibility requirements. The Women's Shelter Program has set a
primary goal of contracting services with the People's Self-Help
Corp. to locate and purchase a permanent shelter site. They will
need to secure grant funding in order to achieve this goal. They
have therefore, requested that the City reapply for a State
Planning and Technical Assistance grant on their behalf. They have
also requested that the City provide a $6,000 direct contribution
to meet the State's cash match requirement. The deadline to
reapply is June 7.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a $6,000 cost associated with approving the Women's
Shelter Program request for City support. Since the cash match
will not be required until the next fiscal year, if Council adopts
the staff recommendation, funds for this purpose will be included
in the FY 1990-91 budget.
ALTERNATIVE:
Deny the Women's Shelter Program request for City sponsorship of
a State Planning and Technical Assistance grant which includes a
$6,000 cash contribution. Because Council has previously supported
this project in concept, and because the grant cycles for this
funding source are not consistent with the City's Grants-In-Aid
process, this alternative is not recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 Resolution
Attachment No. .2 Grant Application
Attachment No. 3 May 2 Letter from People's Self-Help Housing Corp.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1990 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT FROM THE PLANNING/TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has reviewed and hereby
approves an application for the Women's Shelter Program, Inc. ,
Affordable Housing Development in the amount of $24, 000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the citizen
participation plan for compliance with federal statue and has
determined that this plan was followed for the development of this
application, including the execution of the grant agreement should
the application be funded; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to act on the City's behalf in all matters pertaining to
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this application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo does hereby approve the use of General Fund
Monies in the amount of $6, 000 to be used as the City' s Cash Match
for this project.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: —
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of
1990.
RESOLUTION NO. (1990 SERIES)
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Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY FORM
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la. APPLICANT: [X) City ( J County of San. Luis Obispo
b. Department f. Phone (805) 549-7180
c. Street/P.O. Box P.O. Box 8100 g. Consultant/Other Public Agency
Contact Person Scott Smt th
City San Luis Obispo Zip 93403_8100 Peoples' Self-Help Housing
h. Address 1411 7arsh Street Suite 103
d. Applicant's Staff Contact Person Alison Lloyd San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
i. Plione (805) 544-5717
e. Title Administrative Analyst
2. TYPE OF APPLICATION:
For Funding from the Economic
a. (X) On Applicant's Own Behalf e. [ � Development PlanninWTechnical
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Assistance Allocation:
Joint Application:
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c. ( J On Applicant's Own Behalf and on Behalf f (X( For Funding from the Generul
of Planning/Technical Assistance
d. ( J On Behalf of Only Allocation:
3. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES:
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State Senator Member of Con¢re,
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b. Name Eric Seastrand Name Ken Maddy Name Leon Panetta
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ATTAMENT 2
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
1990 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
(PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SET-ASIDE)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
It is the intent of the City of San Luis Obispo to provide
residents the opportunity to participate in the development of
the City's 1990 Community Development Block Grant Program. The
City particularly encourages the participation of low- and
moderate-income persons who are residents of areas in which CDBG
funds are proposed to be used. To facilitate public participa-
tion , there will be a minimum of one public meeting and one
public hearing prior to the submission of any application .
Through public notices, written comment will be encouraged. In
addition, there will be a public information file available for
citizen inspection at City Hall.
1. Citizen Participation File: The file will include a copy of
the application, all public notices, written comments and
responses, and copies of State regulations pertinent to the
application. If the program is funded, performance reports
will also be included in the file. The location of this
file will be included in all public notices.
2 . Written Comment: Public comment, including written comment,
will be encouraged. All written comments will be responded
to in writing and copies of this correspondence will be kept
in the Public Participation File. Any written complaint=
will be responded to within 15 working days where
practicable.
3 . Public Meetings and Hearings:
a. Public Notice: All public meetings and hearings held as
part of the 1990 CDBG Program will be advertised, at a
minimum, in the local newspaper, the Telegram-Tribune.
b. Public Meetings: At least one public meeting will be
held during the program design and application prepara-
tion phase for the City' s 1990 CDBG application. The
initial public meeting will include the provision of
information about CDBG funds available , national
objectives, competitive rating factors and application
time -frames.
A public meeting will be held to consider any annual
grantee performance or close-out reports as required by
Section 7110 of Title 25 of the California Government
Code.
c. Public Hearings: At least one public hearing will be
held by the City Council to approve and authorize
submittal to the State of California the completed 1990
CDBG application.
State of Celiforniu
City of San Luis Obispo _ CDBG Program
(Applicants)
PtAN'NTNGIT-ECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALLOCATIONS
ACTTVTTY DESCRIPTION FORM
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Attach one form for each activit y
1 , Act v ty T itle Women s Te ter Pro;ram Inc Affordable Housing Development)
y , CDHG funds requ
ested' for this activity: 5 24 ,000
J , Describe how the objective of principally
benefitting the TIG will be
met by this activity. See the Program Obiecti�p Section of this RFP
for the definition of national objective as it applies to a Planning/
Technical Assistance Activity .
See Attached
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Ja . Total number of households to benefit : 100
Jb. Total number of households in Targeted Income Group to benefit '
0
7c . Total number50of households in lowest Targeted Income Group to
benefit :
4 . Anticipated environmental level .
Exempt from NEPA (CEQA is not applicable) .
5 . Identify other tannin technical assistance funds which will b'
committed to this activity during the grant period.
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A . Federal $
S. other State 5 6,000 City of San Luis Obispo
C . Local Cash Match $D, Private $ 6,000
TOTAL ' `
4. Activity Title: [vomen.'s Shelter Proor Inc. (Affordable Housing Development)
Amount Requested: 24 . 000 —
Amount of Cash Match
by Applicant: $ 6,000
Note: Amount requested may not exceed $30,000. Refer to the General Provisions Sectio:
determine minimum cash match required.
Sa. APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
( J Application Summary Form (XJ Activity Description Form
[ Activity Budget and Schedule Form (X] Statement of Assurances
b. ATTACHMENTS:
(XI Resolution by Governing Body ( J Letters Received and Responses
Approving Application (if applicable)
(xJ Letter or Resolution Documenting ( J Joint Powers Agreement
Cash Match Contribution (if applicable)
[ J Additional Data (if applicable) (X] Letters of Intent or Commitment
(if applicable)
6a. Has applicant enacted limitations on residential construction [ ] no [yj yes
which are not establishing agricultural preserves, not imposed
by another agency, or not based on a health and safety threat?
b. If the answer to 6a is yes, is the housing element approved by [ ] no [yj yes
the Department?
C. If the answer to 6b is no, is the application for low income [ J no ( J yes
housing?
7. OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:
Name John Dunn Title City Administrative Officer
(Print)
Signature Date
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6 . Detailed Activity Description .
(Attach additional pages as needed . )
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Activity Description Form City of San Luis Obispo
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION FORM
3 . Describe how the objective of principally benefiting the TIG
will be met by this activity. See the Program Objective
Section of this RFP for the definition of national objective
as it applies to a Planning/Technical Assistance activity.
The objective of principally benefiting TIG households will
.be met because this activity directs CDBG funds towards the
planning of a project which, brought to completion, will
assist 100% low income households (households below 80% of
area median income) .
Upon completion of the activity (needs assessment, site
inventory and feasibility analysis, site negotiation and low
interest loan/grant procurement for acquisition and/or
rehabilitation) all beneficiaries of the emergency as well
as transitional (second stage) housing shall be low income.
Historically, 100% of Women's Shelter residents have been
low income. 95% have been poverty level households (on or
eligible for AFDC) . This is due in part to residents
frequent dependence upon spousal income prior to the.
physical and/or emotional abuse which resulted in their
need for alternative decent, affordable shelter. The
highest income documented during the previous year was
$17 , 000 for a two person household, which is equivalent to
65% of the area median income for that household size.
6. Detailed Activity Description
(Attach additional pages as needed. )
A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM DESIGN
The purpose of the activity is to enable the Executive
Director, —Board and Long Range Planning Committee of the
Women ' s Shelter Program to work with a non-profit hous�-g
consultant over an 18 to 24 month period toward accomplish-
ing the following goals: a) reducing the shelter' s existing
overcrowding situation (an average of15 women and children
per night share a 4-bedroom house; b) increasing the number
of women and children they provide housing to (last year 76
SLO households had to be referred to shelter outside the
city due to lack of space) ; c) expanding their program to
include transitional (second stage) housing in addition to
the emergency housing they currently provide; and d)
Activity Description Form City of San Luis Obispo
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purchasing a permanent site with low interest loans or
grants in order to reduce vulnerability to rent increases
and arbitrary lease. conditions.
The City will enter into a CDBG grant agreement with women' s
Shelter Inc. , as subrecipient. Women' s Shelter Inc. will
solicit consulting services of a non-profit housing
corporation such as Petples ' Self-Help Housing Corporation
to conduct the majority of the activity, in coordination
with the Shelter ' s Executive Director and Long Range
Planning Committee.
The steps involved in this activity include:
1. Needs Assessment : The Consultant will complete an
assessment to establish the level and type of
residential services needed for battered women and
their children . This assessment will include
documentation of the existing need, projection of
future need, and evaluation of emergency versus
transitional housing needs.
� .' 2 . Resources Assessment: The Consultant will evaluate the
availability of suitable financing mechanisms and grant
resources which might, separately or in tandem, enable
the Women' s Shelter to purchase and/or rehabilitate
residential property. This will include a financial
analysis of the Women' s Shelter operating budget and
borrowing capacity.
3 . Existing Site Evaluation: The Consultant will complete
an assessment of the physical condition of the existing
site , including rehabilitation and additional
development potential, and evaluate the consequences of
.continued occupancy on that site ( financial impact,
overcrowding, unmet demand etc. ) .
4 . Planning Review: In consultation with the City, the
Consultant will review local planning and zoning
ordi-aances which would potentially impact site
selection . This would include an assessment of the
public review process and its effect upon the desired
site anonymity.
5 . Preliminary Report:. This report by the Consultant will
include: 1) an assessment of the level and type of
housing need and a projection of future need; 2) the
feasibility, including a financial analysis , of
purchasing a site which meets the emergency as well as
transitional housing needs of the women' s Shelter; 3)
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land use, zoning and other ordinances which would
encourage or inhibit the location of the Women ' s
Shelter; 4) recommendations for meeting the established
residential needs of the Women's Shelter, including
resource recommendations and preparation of development
pro formas.
6 . Site Identification: The consultant will conduct a site
search for existing residential facilities with
significant potential . Important factors in site
identification will be security of the beneficiaries
and economic feasibility. An inventory of potential.
properties will be prepared with an analysis of various
planning, security and financial issues evaluated for
each site. This inventory will be reviewed by Women' s
Shelter Director and Board, and each will be rated
according to its .potential. Owner(s) of the highest
rated properties will be researched and contacted
regarding sale . A long term option to purchase
agreement will be negotiated with the owner. During
this option period, permanent grant and/or low interest
loan financing will be secured. J
7 . Application. Preparation: at the direction of the City
and the Board of Directors of the Women' s Shelter, the
Consultant will prepare appropriate applications for
funding from private and public resources, such as the
Community Development Block Grant or Emergency Shelter
Programs.
B. DESCRIPTION OF BENEFICIARIES
The number of households potentially benefiting from this
activity is based upon the sum of city households sheltered
on-site last year, and the number of SLO households referred
to other shelters outside the city due to overcrowding.
As discussed above, the Women's Shelter provides emergency
housing to women and their children living in abusive
situations: In general women are referred to the program by
the police and sheriff ' s department , by the county ' s
Victim/Witness Assistance program, or by the local Hotline.
All households served in the last calendar year were
low-income: the highest verified annual income was $17, 000
for a two person household, which is only 65% of the area
median income for that household size.
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C. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER ACTIVITIES
There is no other facility or program offering affordable
emergency or transitional housing to victims of domestic
violence in the city . The San Luis Obispo City Housing
Authority currently offers one of its apartments for
residents transitioning from the Shelter ' s emergency
housing. However this one apartment is substantially less
than the estimated. need.
The City identifies .the Women' s Shelter in their General.
Plan (Housing Element) as an important housing resource for
the community. To augment the $24 , 000 CDBG requested, the
City will contribute $6 , 000 in matching funds towards
accomplishing this activity.
California Rural Legal Assistance, in coordination with the
Women' s Shelter Program, recently began legal classes for
women orienting them to their rights and assisting them to
obtain restraining orders as necessary. victim knowledge
and ability to obtain these restraining orders is viewed by
the Shelter as a positive step toward reducing the incidence
of domestic violence.
D. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM
The battering of women is common: at least 1. 8 million women
are battered every year. It is the single major cause of
injury to women, exceeding rapes, muggings and even auto
accidents. According to a 1982 study, more than one-million
women seek medical help for injuries caused by battering
each year; 20% of trauma room visits by women are the result
of battering.
Why not just leave? Fear. Fear of loss of income, loss of
shelter, loss of self-respect, fear of further abuse.
Domestic violence shelters offer abused and resource-poor
women an immediate alternative to abuse. Annually, more than
a half a million women and children seek the safety and
support o€- shelter programs. These programs offer shelter,
food, counseling, and safety. They offer the abused woman
the opportunity to regroup, to step out of a crisis
situation, evaluate her resources and plan for the future.
Locally, as nationally, the demand for services for battered
women and their families is increasing dramatically. In
1985 there were 14 reported instances of spousal abuse in
San Luis Obispo County. In 1988 there were 316, a 23-fold
increase over 1985. .One-quarter of the victims served by the
victim/Witness Assistance program are related to domestic
violence.
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Resources to support these programs, however, are limited.
In some cases, such as the Emergency Shelter Program and
Federal Emergency Shelter Program, domestic violence
shelters and homeless shelters compete for the same limited
funds . Most available funds are limited to operational
expenses and do not permit capital acquisition.
Most importantly, the funding expended upon housing costs
(i. e. , the lease) , dramatically reduces operating income
available for counseling and the other intensive services
which are necessary to rebuild dysfunctional lives. The
Women ' s Shelter competes in a rental housing market
dominated by college students and urban immigrants. Rents
are astronomical and rising.
Although ideally situated , the existing facility is
expensive and inadequate . The facility is overcrowded ,
housing an average of 15 women and children per night in a
four bedroom dwelling. Additionally, in 1989 the Shelter had
to direct 76 San Luis Obispo households (women and children)
to facilities outside the City (and in many cases outside
the County) due to the inadequate size of their current
dwelling.
Besides needing a larger facility, the Shelter needs to add
transitional housing to its Program. Funding sources limit
the maximum length of emergency stay , and frequently
residents are neither emotionally nor financially prepared
for complete independence. The unfortunate result is that
many households see no alternative but to return to the
abusive situation from which they fled. The addition of
several supervised apartments would meet an important
housing need and greatly enhance the effectiveness of the
Women ' s Shelter Program.
Expansion of their emergency housing component or the
addition of transitional housing must consider the
long-standing problem of site stability and disproportionate
use of operating funds for rental payments . The CDBG
activity will consider feasibility of purchasing a permanent
location utilizing low-interest loan and/or grant funds .
E. REASONABLENESS OF COSTS
Reasonableness of cost is documented with a. letter from
People 's Self-Help Housing Corporation, a local non-profit
housing and community development corporation. PSHHC ' s
letter estimates the cost and describes the basis for
arriving at this cost.
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F. PROPOSED TASKS/TIMEFRAME
Complete
1. Award Announcement Jul . 23 , 1990
2 . Fully Executed Grant Agreement (HCD/City) Nov. 1, 1990
3 . Local Contracts Executed
(City/Women' s Shelter,Shelter/PSHHC) Dec. 1, 1990
4 . Environmental Review Jan. 2 , 1991
5. CDBG Program Activity Jan. 2 , 1992
Needs Assessment
Resources Assessment
Planning Review
Site ID and Evaluation
6 . Preliminary Report - analysis and
presentation of data with recommendations
to the Women's Shelter Board and Long
Range Planning Committee
7 . Site Negotiation/Purchase Agreement Jan. 2 , 1993
Preparation of Loan/Grant Applications
for Acquisition and/or Rehab
G. FINAL PRODUCT
The final product of the Women's Shelter CDBG activity will
be negotiation of an Option to Purchase Agreement on a
permanent suitable site , and preparation of loan/grant
applications for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of the
property.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
The City/Ge++ffs!� of San Luis Obispo hereby assures and certifies that:
(n) It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant and to execute the proposed
Program.
(b) Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act or resolution,
motion, or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all
understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the
applicant's chief executive officer or other designee to act in connection with the
application and to provide such additional information as may be required.
(c) It has or will comply with all citizen participation requirements, including:
1. Preparation of a written citizenparticipation Alan which includes, at
minimum, the following components: .
a. Provides for and encourages citizen participation, with particular
emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who
are residents of slum and blight areas and of areas in which CDBG —
funds are proposed to be used, and provides for participation of
residents in low and moderate income neighborhoods as defined by
the local jurisdiction;
b. Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings,
information, and records relating to the grantee's proposed use of
funds, as required by CDBG regulations, and relating to the actual use
of funds under this title;
C. Provides for technical assistance to groups representative of persons
of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing
proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by
the grantee;
d. Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to
proposals and question's at all stages of the community development
program, including at least the development of needs, the review of
proposed activities, and review of program performance, which
hearings shall he held after adequate notice, at times and locations
convenient to potential or actual. beneficiaries, and with
accommodation for the handicapped. This shall include one public
meeting during the program design, annual performance report
preparation, and formal amendments. A public hearing shall be
conducted prior to application submittal;
e. Solicits and provides for a timely written answer to written complaints
and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable; and
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f. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met
in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-
English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate.
(d) its CDBG Program has been developed so as to primarily benefit targeted income
persons and households.
(e) it consents to assume the responsibilities for environmental review and decision.
making in order to ensure compliance with NEPA by following the procedures for
"recipients" of block grant funds as set forth in 24 CFR, Parr 58, entitled
"Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block
Grant Programs." Also included in this requirement is compliance with Executive
Order 11988 relating to the evaluation of flood hazards, and Section 102(a) of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Pub. Law 93-234) regarding purchase of
flood insurance, and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USC 470)
and implementing regulations (36 CFR 800.8).
(f) It consents to assume the role of either "Lead Agency" as defined by Section 21067
of the California Public Resources' Code, or if another agency is or will be
designated Lead Agency, it consents to assume the role of "Responsible Agency"
as defined by Section 21069 of the California Public Resources Code, in order to
ensure compliance with CEQA.
(g) If has resolved any audit findings or performance problems for prior CDBG grants
_ awarded by an urban county, by HUD under the. Small Cities Program, or by the
State.
(h) It certifies that there is no plan, ordinance, or other measure in effect which directly
limits, by number, the building permits that may be issued for residential
construction or the buildable lots which may be developed for residential purposes;
or if such a plan, ordinance, or measure is in effect, it will either be rescinded
before receiving funds, or it need not be rescinded because:
1. It imposes a moratorium on residential construction, to protect the health and
safety, for a specified period of time which will end when the public health
and safety is no longer jeopardized; or
2. It creates agricultural.preserves under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section
51200) of Part 2 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code; or
3. It was adopted pursuant to a specific requirement of a state or multi-state
board, agency, department, or commission; or
4. The applicant has a housing element which the Department of Housing and
Community Development has found to be adequate, unless a final order has
been issued by a court in which the court determined that it is not in
compliance with Article .10.6 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the
Government Code; or
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5. The use of the funds applied for in this application is restricted for housing
for the Targeted Income Group. --
(i) It will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements of OMB
Circular Numbers A-87, A-128, A-102 and A•121, where appropriate, and the State
CDBG regulations.
(j) It shall comply with.the following regarding nondiscrimination:
1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. Law 88-352).
2. Title Vi11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. Law 90-284) as amended; and
W`1 ll administer all programs and activities related to housing and community
development in a manner affirmatively furthering fair housing.
3. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended.
4. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended.
5. Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 1.1375 and 12086.
6. Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259.
7. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. Law 93.112), as
amended, and implementing regulations.
8. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Pub. Law 94.135).
9. The prospective contractor's signature affixed hereon and dated shall
constitute a certification under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the.
State of California that the bidder has, unless exempted, complied with the.
nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990
and Title 2, California Administrative Code, Section 8103..
(k) it will comply with relocation, displacement, replacement housing and real property
acquisition policies and requirements applicable to the Community Development
Block Grant Program.
(1) It will comply with the following regarding labor standards:
1. Section 110 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended.
2. Section 1720 et M. of the California Labor Code regarding public works
labor standards. -
3. Davis-Bacon Act as amended (46 U.S.C. 276a) regarding prevailing wage
rates.
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4. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 USC 327-333) regarding
Covertime compensation.
5. Anti-Kickback Act of 1934 (18 USC 874) prohibiting "kickbacks" of wages in
federally assisted construction activities.
(m) It will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC 4151) and
implementing regulations (24 CFR Part 40-41).
(n) It will enforce standards of conduct which govern the performance of its officers,
employees, and agents engaged in the administration of contracts funded in whole
or in part by the CDBG Program (Section 7120(d) of the State regulations).
(o) It will comply with the Hatch Act (5 USC 1501 et sem.) regarding political activity
of employees.
(p) It will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Regulations (24 CFR Part 35) which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint on projects funded by the program.
(q) It will not employ, award contracts to, or otherwise engage the services of any
contractor while that contractor is in a period of debarment, suspension, or
placement in ineligibility status under the provisions of 24 CFR Part 24.
(r) It will give HUD, the Comptroller General, the State Department of Housing and
Community Development; or any of their authorized representatives access to and
`I the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant.
(s) It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in
whole or in part with CDBG funds by assessing properties owned and occupied
by targeted income persons unless: (A) CDBG funds are used to pay the
proportion of such assessment that relates to non-CDBG funding or; (B) for the
purposes of assessing properties owned and occupied by targeted income persons
who are not of the lowest Targeted Income Group, it does not have sufficient
CDBG funds to comply with the provisions of (A) above.
The certification is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California.
CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
Print Name
Date — Signature
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May 1, 1990
City of San Luis Obispo
P. 0. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
Attention: Alison Lloyd
Subject.: CDBG Planning and Technical Assistance Application
Dear Mrs. Lloyd:
This letter confirms Peoples ' Self-Help Housing Corporation
(PSHHC) interest in carrying out the Women' s Shelter activity
described in the City' s 1990 CDBG application. As noted in the
application, PSHHC has worked with the Shelter on a voluntary
basis over the past year to achieve their goal of a permanent
affordable site for emergency and transitional housing.
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We estimate that to accomplish this objective, PSHHC would need
to assign a professional staff person an average of 1/3 time over
a 24-month period to assess Women' s Shelter long-term financial/
borrowing capacity, client need, evaluate City land use, zoning
and permit issues, identify and negotiate a site, and research
and obtain funds for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of a
suitable site. The cost of this staff person on a 1/3 time basis
over a 24-month period is estimated at $30, 000.
We appreciate City sponsorship of this CDBG application. The
Women ' s Shelter provides an important source of. affordable
housing to a most vulnerable population group.
Sincerely, .�
Sc mith
Director of Programs
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Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corp.
1411 Marsh Street, Suite 103
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
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May 2 , 1990
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
ATTN: Alison Lloyd
SUBJECT: Resubmittal of CDBG Planning and Technical Assistance
Application
Dear Ms. Lloyd:
As you are aware, the Women' s Shelter $30, 000 CDBG application,
approved unanimously by City Council February 20 , . 1990 , was
denied on a technicality by the State Department of Housing &
Community Development (HCD) . Specifically, HCD was concerned
with the way the $7 , 500 local cash match requirement was proposed
in the application. This match was proposed as a combination of
city staff time working on the project and actual cash as needed
to add up to the total match amount.
The State rated the application as an excellent proposal and
encourages the City to resubmit it in the second application
round, due by June 7, 1990. In order to be successful however,
HCD recommends restructuring the match in line with the State
criteria . Basically that means eliminating reference to the
match as a combination of in lieu staff time and cash. Instead,
the match should be proposed solely on a cash basis .
Restructuring would assure the project of CDBG funding and also
reduce the City's cash requirement from $7 , 500 to $6, 000 .
HCD considers all second round proposals as "brand new"
applications ; consequently the application must go through
Council as a public hearing item again as it did on February 20,
1990 . In order to meet the State June 7th deadline, we request
scheduling . this public hearing for the May 15th Council meeting.
Peoples ' Self-Help Housing Corporation will provide assistance
with the application revisions, public noticing requirements, and
preparation of staff report in order to facilitate this agenda
item. Since this CDBG application already was presented to
Council in February, we anticipate the hearing will require a
minimal amount of time of both City staff and Council members.
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Peoples'Self-Help Housing Corp.
San Marsh Street, Suite 103 I I
San Luis Obispo, California 93401 ATTACHMENT 3
(805) 544-5717
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We appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to
working with you on this matter.
Sincerely,
PEOPLES ' SELF-HELP HOUSING CORPORATION
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Scott Smith,-
Director of Programs
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