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Mayor and C~ty Counc~l
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City Council Meet 7/27/82
FROM:
Ci ty Staff
SUBJECT:
Discussions with P1CO Nelghborhood Association i
concerning the Clos~ng of the Thriftimart at P1CO
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BACKGROUND
The Thrlftlmart at pica and Cloverfleld was the only maJor
grocery outlet in the pico neighborhood. In the past, community
resldents have complalned about the poor quality of meat and
produce and unsightly conditions in the store. This 5prlng the
store was closed abruptly, leavlng communlty residents without
the services of a large-sized grocery store.
On May 27th members of the pica Nelghborhood met wlth City Staff
Mark Tigan and Vlvian Rothsteln to dlSCUSS the options facing the
community In seeking to replace lost service. Optlons dlscussed
lncluded openlng a farmers market ln the area~ explorlng change
of use requlrements which would prevent the buildlng, owned by
Thrlftimart, from being used for anythlng but a grocery outlet~
and possibly recruiting a higher-quality grocery chaln to the
area. Neighborhood concerns focus on the loss of the grocery
store, but also include a more general sense that retail serVlces
along Plca may be dec]~nlng.
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Staff met with a representat~ve of the Reta~l Clerks Unlon and
determ~ned that of the 27 employees of the store, the full-tlme
people were transferred to other Thrlftlmart s~tes and none lived
1n Santa Monlca. Of the part-tlme employees who all apparently
lost thelr Jobs, two lived ln Santa Monica.
Current information suggests that the "Smart and Flnal" operation
will relocate to the old Thriftimart locatlon (both are owned by
Thr i ftimart, Inc.). Staff 1 ntends to exp lore the potential of
uSlng the vacated "Smart and Final" as a replacement shopping
fac1l1ty - perhaps through a cooperative arrangement with the
neighborhood.
Prepared By: Mark Tigan
Dlrector of Community and EconomlC Development
Vlvlan Rothsteln
Communlty Lialson
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Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT' Housing Program Proposed by the Pico Neighborhood Association
Introduction
The Pico Neighborhood Association has been working with City staff to prepare
a proposal for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to operate a
housing program which would include the following components:
. Moderate Rehabilitation Services
. Tenant Education Services
. Marketing and Outreach for the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation
Program and other housing rehabilitation and improvement programs
which the City may institute
. TechnIcal Assistance ActIvities to enhance neighborhood housing
expertise and delivery capacity
A total fund reservation of $545,048 is requested for these purposes, $295.048
of which would be budgeted for the upcoming fiscal year. To complement PNA's
activities, staff also proposes to set up a $190,000 loan fund for housing
rehabilitation, including improvements to enhance accessibility for the physically
disabled and for energy conservation. A breakdown of funds requested is attached.
HOUSing Rehabilitation Services
PNA has requested 5500,000 in CDBG funding to operate a rehabil itation program in
conjunction with Young Israel Community Development Corporation (YICDC). Over
a two year period, the program is expected to deliver repair and rehabilitation
services to 200 dwellings.
PNA staff would undertake marketing and outreach to landlords. tenants, and home-
owners, conduct eligibility certifications, supervise and coordinate repair acti-
vities. and prepare program progress reports and evaluations. The repair services
would be performed by work crews employed and directed by YICDC pursuant to a sub-
contract to be approved by the City prior to execution by PNA. The finanCing
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Mayor and City Council
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mechanisM proposed is a direct grant since labor and materials would be provided
at no cost to the property owner.
To allow for review of the program concept, PNA proposes to operate a pilot
program for six months. PNA anticipates that 50 dwellings will be rehabilitated
at a cost of $125,000. At the end of the six month period, a systematic program
evaluation will be undertaken to assess the affect of the program on the housing
stock, the adequacy of the delivery system, and to determine desirable program
modifications. Assuming a favorable outcome, the remaining $375.000 would be
devoted to t~e repair of 150 additional units.
Tenant Education Services
PNA also proposes to offer tenant education services to the community which would
increase awareness as to rent control and housing code habitabil ity requirements
and methods of enforcement. Thirty-five Thousand Forty-eight Dollars (535,048) is
requested for this component.
Technical Assistance
To enhance neighborhood capacity to formulate and undertake housing improvement
programs, PNA's request also includes a $lOJOOO set-aside for contractual services.
PNA would use these funds to obtain data and market analyses from housing con-
sultants pursuant to contracts reviewed and approved by the City.
Loan Fund
A $190,000 loan fund would be administered by City staff and used for major re-
habilitation efforts, to facil itate participation In the Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation program, and for programs oriented to accessibility and energy
conservation. PNA staff would assist in marketing these programs.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council appropriate $735.048 in CDBG funds previously
set aside for housing activities for the programs described above and authorize
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract which includes, but is not
I imited to, the follm..Jing..
1. An appr0ved administrative plan;
2. an approved fiscal management plan;
3. an approved line iteM budget; and
4. approved evaluation criteria and methodology.
Prepared by: John H. Alschuler
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PICO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Preliminary Budget Breakdown by Activity
FY'82-83
FY'83-84
TOTAL
Housing Rehabil itation Program
PNA Personnel
S 26,81 2
PNA Administrative Overhead
5,366
$ 26.812
5.366
S 53,624
YICDC - Labor, equipment, Supplies
217,822
211,822
$250,000
10,732
435.644
$500JOOO
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$250,000
Tenant Education Program
Personnel
$ 28J591
6,451
$ 35,048
Administrative Overhead
Total
Technical Assistance Fund
Contractual Services
S 10,000
Total PNA
$ 29 5 , 048
5250.000
S545J048
City Loan Fund
190,000
190.000
TOTAL - ALL PROGRAMS
$485J048
$250,000
S135,048
~(Fifty percent of the FY'82-83 request or $125,000 would be obligated to
the Phase I pilot program)