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SR-301-005-02 (4) TO: Mayor and C~ty Counc~l santtlronica, Californ~a --2- r.-o()5-0Z- ADD /0 /~ /r-L? J U l 2 7 1982 C~:MT:VR:fwp . 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 and Cl overf~el d /. 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. 1 A-O D 10 1'1-8 JU L 2 7 1982 . ~ \. . e 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 2 HO ML:sh 4It Council Mtg. 4/27/82 . 3o/-00S--0Z 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 . . Mayor and City Council -2- Apri 1 27, 1982 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. . . Mayor and City Council -3- April 27, 1982 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 JHA:ML:ml HO.Ml.~h . CounCil Mtg. 4/21/82 ~ 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 -'-Total $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)