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SR-407-00001~ RM:HRD:PM:PM:f:1RESOURCEISHAREISTAFFREPORTSIHAPLAN2.doc . Council Meeting: May 22, 2001 Santa Monica, CA ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ To: Mayor and City Council Chairperson and Housing Authority Members From: City Staff Subject: Public Hearing and approval of Public Housing Authority Agency Plan 2~01 I ntroduction This staff report transmits the Public Housing Authority {PHA) Agency Plan 2001 and recommends tE~at the Housing Authority hold a public hearing, approve the plan and certify compliance with the FY 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan. The submission of the plan is a technical requirement created by the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A Public Notice giving the public hearing date and time and locations where copies of the plans were available for public review was published on April 8, 2001 in the Los Angeles Times. Backqround On October 21, 1999, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published final regulations requiring Housing Authorities administering either Section 8 assistance or public housing to submit five year plans and annual plans to HUD. HUD also requires that Public Housing Authorities use a HUD template to create their plans. The template is largely comprised of a series of questions that are designed to advise HUD, Section 8 tenants and the public at-large of the PHA's mission of serving the needs of families and the PHA's strategy for addressing those needs. The plans do not ~ .iU~i t ~ ~1 amend any existing Housing Authority policy or regulation. $~A , _ __ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ Very little narrative is required by the HUD template, making the plan somewhat difficult to follow. In addition, sections of the template are applicable only to project- based Section 8 housing and therefore not relevant to Santa Monica. The project- based sections in the plans are marked. The Santa Monica Housing Authority convened a Resident Advisory Board made up of Section 8 tenants to participate in a review of the PHA plan. Members of the Resident Advisory Board attended a review meeting held on April 30, 2001 to review the proposed plan. No changes or additions to the plan were recommended. In addition, the Housing Commission reviewed the plans at its April 19 and May 17, 2001 meetings and did not recommend changes or additions to the plans. Financial/Budqetarv Imqacts No fiscal or budgetary impacts will result from approval of the plan. Recommendations Staff recommends that the Housing Authority hold a public hearing, approve the Public Housing Authority (PHAj Agency Plan 2001, and certify compliance with the FY 2000- 2005 Consolidated Plan. Prepared by: Jeff Mathieu, Director, Resource Management Department Bob Moncrief, Housing Mana~er Peter Mezza, Housing Coordmator Attachment: Public Housing Authority Agency Plan 2001 2 _ _ .. __ -- _ . _. ATTACHMENT A Public Housing Authority Agency Plan 2001 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing PHA Plans 5 Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2000 - 2004 Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2001 NOTE: THIS PHA PLANS TEMPLATE (HUD 50075) IS TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED IN APPLICABLE PIH NOTICES HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3 U2002 PHA Plan Agency Identification PHA Name: City of Santa Monica Housing Authority PHA Number: CAl l l PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: July 2001 Public Access to Information Information regarding any activities outlined in this plan can be obtained by contacting: (select all that apply) ~ Main administrative office of the PHA [~ PHA development management offices ~ PHA local offices Display Locations For PHA Plans and Supporting Documents The PHA Plans (including attachments) are available for public inspection at: (select all that apply) ~ Main administrative office of the PHA ~ PHA development management offices ~ PHA local offices ~ Main administrative office of the local government ~ Main administrative office of the County government ~ Main administrative office of the State government ~ Public library [] PHA website ~ Other (list below) PHA Plan Supporting Documents are availa6le for inspection at: (select ali that apply) ~ Main business office of the PHA ~] PHA development management offices [] Other (list below) PHA Identification Section, Page 1 t iuD soo~s OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Bxpires: 03/31 i2002 5-YEAR PLAN PHA FiscaL YEaRS 2000 - 2004 [24 CFR Part 903.5] A. ~ The mission of the PHA is the same as that of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. ~ The PHA's mission is: (state mission here) R. Cnals ~(N/A)PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing Obj ectives: ~ Apply for additional rental vouchers: ~ Reduce public housing vacancies: ~ Leverage private ar other public funds to create additional housing opportunities: ~ Acquire or build units or developments ~ Other (list below) - Applied for and received approval for second increase inVoucher Payment Staredards. Utilize a market-based strategy to compete in Santa Monica's rental market place. - Opened Sectioh 8 waitlist in May, 2000; received 3,519 applications and issued 48 of vouchers increasing rate of voucher utilization to 83%. We are on schedule to spend all of our Annual ContrBbution Contract autharity. However, due to our high payment standards we are unable to exceed a 90% lease-up rate. S Year Plan Page 1 xvD soa~s OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 8xpires: 03/31 /2002 HUD Strategic GoaL• Increase the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing. ~ PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing Obj ectives: ~ Improve public housing management: (PHAS score) ~ Improve voucher management: (SEMAP score) ~ Increase customer satisfaction: ~ Concentrate on efforts to improve specific management functions: (list; e.g., public housing finance; voucher unit inspections) ~ Renovate or modernize public housing units: ~ Demolish or dispose of ohsolete public housing: ~ Provide replacement public housing: ~ Provide replacement vouchers: ~ Other: (list below) - In February, 2001 implemented and funded a new Lead-based Paint Rental Rehabilitation Program far lead based paint testing and remediation to assist section 8 propeMy owners in meeting new HUD and EPA regulations. Z8 eligible properties were identified to participate with one or more Section 8 tenants, built prior to 1978, with children less than six years of age residing. ~ PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices Obj ectives: ~ Provide voucher mobility counseling: ~ Conduct outreach efforts to potential voucher landlords ~ Increase voucher payment standards ~ Implement voucher homeownership program: ~ Implement public housing or other homeownership programs: ~ Implement public housing site-based waiting lists: ~ Convert public housing to vouchers: ~ Other: (list below) - Provide an incentive to land[ords by guaranteeing timely rental assistance payments. - Minimize interference in the landlord-tenant relationship to increase private sector participation. - Pro-note the preservation and potential e,cpansion of our current residential deconcentration patterns. - Promote the utilization of deed restricted housing by Section 8 tenants in order to increase mixed-income housing opportunities. Since February, 2001, 25 Section 8 households were accepted into a newly built inclusionary housing complex in a 350- unit mixed ihcome building. 5 Year Plan Page 2 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No~ 2577-0226 Expires: 03l3112002 HUD Strategic Goal: Improve community quality of life and economic vitality ~(N/A)PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment Obj ectives: ~ Implement measures to deconcentrate poverty by bringing higher income public housing households into lower income developments: ~ Implement measures to promote income mixing in public housing by assuring access for lower income families into higher income developments: ~ Implement public housing security improvements: ~ Designate developments or buildings for particular resident goups (elderly, persons with disabilities) ~ Other: (list below) The Santa Monica HousiHg Authority does not administer project based rental assistance and therefore this strategic goal is not applicable. HUD Strategic Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals ~ PHA Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted households Objectives: ~ Increase the number and percentage of employed persons in assisted families. ~ Provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipients' employability among participants of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. - There are currently 180 families participating in the Family Self= Sufficiency Program; 10 jamilies became gainfully employed and are no longer receiving Section 8 rental assistance. SMHA established 90 escrow savings accounts to date tota[ing in excess of $250,000.. - On going cammuniry based referrals to social service agencies to assist Sectian 8 participants (SMHA contributes $59,4000 annually for case maxagement services.). ~ Provide or attract supportive services to increase independence for the elderly or families with disabilities. 5 Year Plan Page 3 HllD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3 U2002 ~ Other: (list below) Shelter + Care: nrovide housinQ ared suvvortive services for 121 formerly homeless persons with chronic mental illness, substance abuse, and or HIT~/AIDS and other disabili[ies. HUD Strategic Goal: Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all Americans ~ PHA Goal: Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing Obj ectives: ~ Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of race, color, religion national origin, sex, familial status, and disability: ~ Undertake affirmative measures to provide a suitable living environment fnr familiac livino in aceicteri hnncino raaarr~lacc nfrana rnlnr raliainn ~... ~.,. .......... ...."b -" _...._.,__......»,,...a, ^a»-_-'.,.. ..- -__-, _..-..-, •-"a_..-' national origin, sex, familial status, and disability: ~ Undertake aiiirmative measures io ensure accessibie nousing to persons with all varieties of disabilities regardless of unit size required: ~ Other: (list below) Home[ess Transitianal Set Aside Proeram: nrovides 20 Section 8 vauchers annually to(formerly homeless) graduates of two transitianal •-----'-------------~'---a_.a t__.v__ ~~._. _rn___._ a,r_--:__ nou~ang prugrum~,/unueu oy eae a,uy o~ ouiuu lnoiueu. Other PHA Goals and Objectives: (list below) 5 Year Plan Page 4 HUD 50075 OMR Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 Annual PHA Plan PHA Fiscal Year 2001 [24 CFR Part 903.7] i. Annual Plan Type: S~Te~i ~hich' type caf A~mual P.ka~ t1i~ P~IA will sul~mit. ~ Standard Plan Streamlined Plan: ~ High Performing PHA ~ Small Agency (<250 Public Housing Units) ~ Administering Section 8 Only ~ Traubled Agency Plan ii. Executive Summary of the Annual PHA Plan [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (r)] Provide a table of contents for the Annual Plan, including attachments, and a list of supporting documents available for public inspection. Table of Contents Annual Plan i. Executive Summary (optional) ii. Table of Contents 1. Housing Needs 2. Financial Resources 3. Policies on Eligibility, Selection and Admissions 4. Rent Determination Policies 5. Operations and Management Policies 6. Grievance Procedures 7. Capital Improvement Needs 8. Demolition and Disposition 9. Designation of Housing 10. Conversions of Public Housing 1 L Homeownership 12. Community Service Programs 13. Crime and Safety FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 1 Page # 4 1a 16 23 24 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 30 32 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Eacpires~ 03/31l2002 iii. Annual Plan Table of Contents 14. Pets (Inactive for January 1 PHAs) N/A 15. Civil Rights Certifications (included with PHA Plan Certifications) 16. Audit 17. Asset Management 18. Other Information Attachments Required Attachxnents: ~ Admissions Policy for Deconcentration (N/A) ~ FY 2000 Capital Fund Program Annual Statement ~N~A~ ~ Most recent board-approved operating budget (Required Attachment for PHAs that are troubled or at risk of being designated troubled ONLY) ~N~1~~ Optional Attachments: ~ PHA Management Organizational Chart ~ FY 2000 Capital Fund Program 5 Year Action Plan ~ Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP) Plan ~ Comments of Resident Advisory Board or Boards (must be attached if not included in PHA Plan text) ~ Other (List below, providing each attachment name) Supporting Documents Available for Review List of Supporting Documents Available for Review Applicable Supporting Document Applicable Plan gL Component On Display X PHA Plan Certificadons of Compliance with the PHA Plans 5 Year and Annual Plans and Related Regulations X State/Local Govemment Certificarion of Consistency with 5 Year and Annual Plans the Consolidated Plan X Fair Housing Documentation: 5 Year and Annual Plans Records reflecting that the PHA has ex2mined its programs or proposed programs, identified any impediments to fair housing choice in those programs, addressed or is addressing those imped'unents in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available, and worked or is working FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 2 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 List of Supporting Documents Available for Review Applicable Supporting Document Applicable Plan & Component On Display with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdicrions' initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement. X Consolidated Plan for the jurisdicrion/s in which the PHA is Annual Plan: located (which includes the Analysis of Lnpediments to Fair Housing Needs Housing Choice (An)) and any additional backup data to support statement of housing needs in the jurisdiction X Most recent board-approved operating budget for the public Annual Plan: I w_ ....:............_......, ii~ua..aK y.vbiau. v:......,.:..i n,...,.....,,,.... ...a..a.,ai i~coaiuaa,w, 1VlH YU~O17C RUUSIII~ Hl1II11S$IVI35 AIl[3 ~l.UI1l1I1llCU) VGCII~JAI1Cy HIlI11AA1 r1d.I1: ~ll~lOlll[y~ I I Policy (A&O), which includes the Tenant Selecrion and Selecrion, and Admissions assignmeni rian [ i Si~rj roiicies ~ X Section ~s lauuiinistrative rian i Annuai rian: r:iigibiiiry, I Selection, and Admissions Yohcies N/A Public Housing Deconcent~ation and Income Mixing Annual Plan: Eligibility, Documentation: Selection, and Admissions 1. PHA board certifications of compliance with Policies deconcentration requirements (section 16(a) of the US Housing Act of 1937, as implemented in the 2/18/99 Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Acr Initial Guidance,- Notice and any further HTJD guidance) and 2. Documentation of the required deconcentration and income mixing analysis N!A Public housing rent determination policies, including the Annual Plan: Rent methodology for setting public housing flat rents Determination ~ check here if included in the public housing A & O Policv N/A Schedule of flat rents offered at each public housing Annual Plan: Rent develoroment Determination I ~ check here if included in the public housing e e, n n„r,... ~~ X Section 8 rent determination (payment standard) policies Annual Plan: Rent ~JI ~ CnCCK RCIe lI 1RCIUQCQ 1R J0CT10R b T..... cicaaaauiauvii Administrative Plan ~ N/A Yublic housing management and maintenance policy Annual Ylan: Operahons documents, including policies for the prevenrion or and Maintenance eradication of pest infestarion (inciuding cocicroacn infestation} N/A Public housing grievance procedures Annual Plan: Grievance ~ check here if included in the public housing Procedures A & O Policy X Section 8 informal review and heazing procedures Annual Plan: Grievance ~ check here if included in Section 8 Procedures Adn~inistrative Plan FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 3 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03J3 U2002 List of Supporting Documents Available for Review Applicable Supporting Document Applicable Plan & Component On Display N/A The HLJD-approved Capital Fund/Comprehensive Grant Annual Plan: Capital Needs Program Annual 3tatement (HUD 52837) for the active grant yeaz N/A Most recent CIAP Budget/Progress Report (HUD 52825) for Annual Plan: Capital Needs any active CIAP grant N/A Most recent, approved 5 Year Action Plan for the Capital Annual Plan: Capital Needs Fund/Comprehensive Grant Program, if not included as an attachment (provided at PHA option) wri• i~ir~ A____'._a rir.nr. ~~i ___i:__.:___ _' 'r__'_'_'__` r~Y~iuvcu nvrn r i n}~~ii~au~ua ~i, ii iii~ic ic~cu~, "____i ni__. ~.__:~_...,__'_ r~uuuai riau: ~.apiiai i~eeva approved or submitted HOPE VI Revitalization Plans or any -° - - - --' ------' ~- '-- -'- ------ -r- ' "-' - -'- ouier appiuveu pr~pwai iur uevciupineiii ~i puoix: nuu5ui~ N/A Approved or submitted applications for demolirion and/or Annual Plan: Demolition ciisposition oi puoiic nousing and i~isposirion N/A Approved or submitted applications for designation of public Annual Plan: Designation of housing (JJesignated Hous~ng Ylansj Public Housing N/A Approved or submitted assessments of reasonable Annual Plan: Conversion of revitalization of public housing and approved or submitted Public Housing conversion plans prepared pursuant to section 202 of the 1996 HUD Appropriations Act N/A Approved or submitted public housing homeownership Annual Plan: programs/plans Homeownership N/A Policies goveming any Section 8 Homeownership program Annual Plan: ~ check here if included in the Section 8 Homeownership Administrative Plan NO Any cooperative agreement between the PHA and the TANF Annual Plan: Community agency Service & Self-Sufficiency X FSS Action Plan/s for public housing andlor Section 8 Annual Plan: Community Service & Self-Sufficiency N/A Most recent self-sufficiency (ED/SS, TOP or ROSS or other Annual Plan: Community ~:ae.,r ~ .,r~ ., .,r...,.~..,.,, «,.,,«.~ 3 b u.,..~ bi :.,.~ f....b..., .~y., co...:,.e a. coir c..cr.,.:,...,... - a~ y y ~ N/A The most recent Public Housing Drug Elimination Program Annual Plan: Safety and .,,u~.,~n, _ ._.: ..__._..~ _.._~_~.__ . _..___. r. - ---~ ---- ~rnna~L:r/ aciiu-awauai ycii~iuiaii~c icy~i~ ivi auy ~yci~ ^-'-- ^------'-- ~.iuuc ricvcu~wu grant and most recently submitted PHDEP application ~ia yr~,c iiaiij X The most recent fiscal year audit of the PHA conducted Annual Plan: Annual Audit uncier secYiuii 3(iij(2j oi ine u.S. n~using nci oi i 93 i~4i U. S.C. 1437c(h)), the results of that audit and the PHA's CCSPUIISC lU Ully 1111111I1~J N/A Troubled PHAs: MOA/Recovery Plan Troubled PHAs i~i.'v i~iner supporiing documenis ~opiionaij ~speciry as neededj (list individually; use as many lines as necessazy) I 1. Statement of Housin~ Needs [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (a)] FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 4 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 Housing Needs of Families in the Jurisdiction by Family Type Famlly T~Je Ovcrall Afford- abiliLy Supply Quality Access- ibility Size Loca- tion Income <= 30% of AMI 5,646 5 5 2 2 5 2 Income >30% but <=5"v io oi Hivii 4,624 5 5 2 2 5 2 Income >50% but I<g0% of AMI ~ 5,774 ~ 5 ~ 5 ~ 2 ~ 2 5 ~ ~ 3 ~ Fi,~~,iy a~nn 5 S ~z d ~ a Families with Disabilities Info. Not available Black 911 5 5 3 2 5 4 Asian 685 5 5 2 2 5 2 White 12,311 5 5 2 2 5 2 Native American 73 Hispanic Unduplicated count not availabie. What sources of information did the PHA use to conduct this analysis? (Check all that anvlv; all materials must be made available for public insnection.) IC71 r,.....,.i;a..«,.a ui,,.. ,.c.wo rV:a..,.co......, r,r,..,:,,,, ~ ~..,.~~.,~~..a«.. ~ ,a.~ .,~ ~.,~ .,,~y .,, JCllll0. lYlVllll0. Indicate year: FY 2000-O1 through FY 20Q4-OS ~ U.S. Census data: the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy ("CHAS") dataset ~ American Housing Survey data TnA~rata vPar• ~ ~....,....... ~ ...... ^ Other housing market study Indicate year: ~ Other sources: {list and indicate year of information) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 5 AUD 50075 OMB Appmval No: 2577-0226 Lrcpires: 03/3ll2002 A. Housing Needs of Families in the Jurisdiction/s Served by the PHA B. Housing Needs of Families on the Public Housing and Section 8 Tenant- Based Assistance Waitin~ Lists Nnncino NPPrIc nf FamiliPC nn thv Wai+ino i.ict ~~...~.,~~b . ~.~,.~.. ..~ ~ »~"~~~~.., ..~ '"'.. .. ~~..~~b ~~.,.. I ~ Waiting list type: (select onej I ~ Section 8 tenant-based assistance ~ Public Housing I-I l~,..,-.1.:,,e.] Co..+;..., Q nn.i D„l.lin L7..,,oi,.~. u t+V111U1111+U JI~VLl~lll V CLLLLL 1 UV11V 11VUJ111b ~ Public Housing Site-Based or sub-jurisdictional waiting list (optional) If used, identify which development%sub~unsdiction: # of families % of total families Annual Turnover Waiting list total 3,519 ~ ~ ~ Extremely low 1,889 53°/a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~, ,~' ` ~ ~ ~__ income <=3a% AMI ~° ~~,~,~ ~ i~~~ i~~~ r~~a e° 3 •,~a, ~E~r~~, ~ ~..~ - ~ ~~ Very low income `~"` a`°', ;~ ~ i ~~ ~,~~~ <i (>30% but <=50% 959 27°/u " ~ ' ~ ~, .~ ~ ! ~~ ~~~T C11V11) (IINi9t1 Jid r t `~ ,. i`~~) , .: F ni ~ a - Low income ' ~~~ ~ ~' ~ ~~~) " ~ (>50% but <80% ~ 72 2% ~ ~ ~ "~ (~ ~ ~ ~i ~i ~' ~~ ' ~ ~ 3 C~11~TT~ ~~ i ~ ~1E~ ; ~ ~ 331 ~~ « ~iil~t~i~3 ~ - Families with Data not available unknown i u3.~n rE:,~; i ~ ~~i ~ EE~~~ ~E' p~. t ~ ' i i ~ children ,,~ .N~i~,~~~~~a~~ Elderly families 999 2g% ~`'"~ w„~ i~u~ I` '`~` ~`~ Families wiYh ; ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ L' V 1 1 JTJ TJ~ V ~ E~~~ {~i 1jCL 1 111GJ ~ / W1~1ite l,fi78 47% ~'i~' ' Black 869 25% ~~:~~'1'~~~ ~~~h.F.. ~ Amer. Ind. 47 1 % ~'~~[~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~i _I.~,;~~ Asian/Pacific 62 2°/o ~ `~~~~~tn=~~~~ro~~~,~ Islander Et ~3 fl~d'~a~r~~~~~~1~~.~ia;:; Characteristics by N/A FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 6 I~UD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31I2002 _. ._.._ __.._ .._. ._ ._. ._._.. ...._. ..._ . .... ...__ _._..._. ._.... ..._.. _.._____.._.. ...... Housing Needs of Families on the Waiting List Bedroom Size (Public Housing Only) 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR 5 BR 5+ BR Is the waiting list closed (select one)? ~ No ~ Yes rr. ~~ y es: I How long has it been closed (# of months)? 10 I Does the PHA expect to reopen the list in the PHA Plan year? ~ No [ Yes The Waiting List was open from May 1, 2000 thru May 12, 2000. We received 3,519 applications. 71,.,.,. +1.... DLS A « '.....:+ .. ,.: F.,. ,...a~,.,...: e.. ,.F F ....:1: o., ,....t,. al.,, . .,;*:~.,. l:..a . F Lvc~ ~iic rii~ Yciiiii~ ~yc~,iii~ ~.a~csvaiw vi icuiiauco viiw ~uc ivcu~ui~ ii~~~ cYcii ii generally closed? ~ No ~ Yes Shelter + Care participants (121) and I referrals from the Transitional Homeless Set-Aside Program (20 annually). ~ C. Strategy for Addressing Needs (1) Strate~ies Need: Shortage of affordable housing for all eligible populations Ctrataav 1 Mavimiza tha nnmhar nf affnrrlahla nnite availahla tn tha PAA within ._...., ..b~ ~. ..,».~.....r~ .~.. ~ .......... ... ___,._ ~...._.. _~__.. .....__...._., .., .~.. , aa.a ......... its current resources by: ~eiecc au inai agpiy, U Employ effective maintenance and management policies to minimize the number ofpublic housing units off-line ~ Reduce turnover time for vacated public housing units r1 Do.7,,..0 4:w.n 4~. v >n4e ..,,l.l;n 1~.~.,,n;.~r. „v~:4n LJ a~~.uui.a. ~uiiv ~v ...i.vva~.. Yuvu., ..vuo...s u.i...o ~ Seek replacement of public housing units lost to the inventory through mixed finance cievelopment ~ Seek replacement of public housing units lost to the inventory through section 8 replacement housing resources ~ Maintain or increase section 8 lease-up rates by establishing payment standards that will enable families to rent throughout the jurisdiction FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 7 HU~ 50075 OMD Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31 /2002 In February, 2001 we received a second increase in the HUD approved payment standard reflecting 40% of the current rental market (0 bedroom - $821, 1 bedroom -$1,039, 2 bedroom -$1,467, 3 bedroom -$1,861). ~ Undertake measures to ensure access to affordable housing among families assisted by the PHA, regardless of unit size required ~ Maintain or increase section 8lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners, particularly those outside of areas of minority and poverty concentration ~ Maintain or increase section 8lease-up rates by effectively screening Section 8 applicants to increase owner acceptance of program ~ Participate in the Consolidated Plan development process to ensure coordination with broader community strategies ~ Other (list below) Strategy 2: Increase the number of affordable housing units by: 9~leeCalt that apply ~ Apply for additional section 8 units should they become available ~ Leverage affordable housing resources in the community through the creation of mixed - finance housing ~ Pursue housing resources other than public housing or Section 8 tenant-based assistance. ~ Other: (list below) Once agency is leased up to 95% capacity we will apply to HUD for additional vouchers whenever available. Need: Specific Family Types: Families at or below 30% of inedian Strategy 1: Target available assistance to families at or below 30 % of AMI 3~1e~€ a~l tbat aP~~" ;~ ' _ ' ~ Exceed HL]D federal targeting requirements for families at or below 30% of AMI in public housing ~ Exceed HUD federal targeting requirements for families at or below 30% of AMI in tenant-based section 8 assistance ~ Employ admissions preferences aimed at families with economic hardships ~ Adopt rent policies to support and encourage work ~ Other: (list below) Need: Specitic Family Types: Families at or below 50°/a of inedian Strategy 1: Target available assistance to families at or below 50% of AMI FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 8 HUD 50075 OMB Approva] No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 ~~lec~-all ~sC aPpt~ -~'~ - ~ Employ admissions preferences aimed at families who are working ~ Adopt rent policies to support and encourage work ~ Other: (list below) Provide preference to households in which at least one adult works a mi~aimum of 35 hours in Santa Monica. Need: Specifc Family Types: The Elderly Strategy 1: Target available assistance to the elderly: Setect ~11 that applp ~ Seek designation of public housing for the elderly ~ Apply for special-purpose vouchers targeted to the elderly, should they become available ~ Other: (list below) Give preference to one and trvo person elderly families over singles. Need: SpeciGc Family Types: Families with Disabilities Strategy 1: Target available assistance to Families with Disabilities: SelecC all tfaat appi~ ' ~ Seek designation of public housing for families with disabilities ~ Carry out the modifications needed in public housing based on the section 504 Needs Assessment for Public Housing ~ Apply for special-purpose vouchers targeted to families with disabilities, should they become available ~ Affirmatively market to local non-profit agencies that assist families with disabilities ~ Other: (list below) 12 % of vouchers are in the City's Shelter Plus Care program which requires that all participants be disabled and formerly hameless.. Need: Specific Family Types: Races or ethnicities with disproportionate housing needs Strategy 1: Increase awareness of PHA resources among families of races and ethnicities with disproportionate needs: ~~tec! if a~plicable ' ~ Affirmatively market to races/ethnicities shown to have disproportionate housing needs ~ Other: (list below) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 9 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3 U2002 In Santa Monica only 25% of residents are non-white compared to SO% of PHA certificate/voucher holders. Strategy 2: Conduct activities to affirmatively further fair housing Sel~ettall that apply ~ Counsel section 8 tenants as to location of units outside of areas of poverty or minority concentration and assist them to locate those units ~ Market the section 8 program to owners outside of areas of poverty /minority concentrations (See Attachment 1- GIS map for Distribution of Section 8 Housing) ~ Other: (list below) Other Housing Needs & Strategies: (list needs and strategies below) (2) Reasons for Selecting Strategies Of the factors listed below, select all that influenced the PHA's selection of the strategies it will pursue: ~ Funding constraints ~ Staffing constraints ~ Limited availability of sites for assisted housing ~ Extent to which particular housing needs are met by other organizations in the community ~ Evidence of housing needs as demonstrated in the Consolidated Plan and other information available to the PHA ~ Influence of the housing market on PHA programs ~ Community priorities regarding housing assistance ~ Results of consultation with local or state government ~ Results of consultation with residents and the Resident Advisory Board ~ Results of consultation with advocacy groups ~ Other: (list below) Our market based strategy reflects the effects ofState mandated vacancy decontrol and a booming economy which have resulted in a rapid and on- going escalation in the cost of rents irz Santa Monica. Statement of Financial Resources HiJD 50075 OMII Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31 /2002 FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 10 Financial Resources: Planned Sources and Uses Sources Planned $ Planned Uses 1 Federal Grants (FY 2000 grants) NIA a) Public Housing Operating Fund b) Public Housing Capital Fund c) HOPE VI Revitalization d) HOPE VI Demolition e) Annual Contributions for Section $7,448,872 8 Tenant-Based Assistance fl Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (including any Technical Assistance funds) g) Resident Opportunity and Self- Sufficiency Grants h) Community Development Block Non-profit unit Grant i) HOME Other Federal Grants (list below) Shelter Plus Care $461,698 Rental Assistance 2. Privr Year Federal Grants (unobligated funds only) (list below) 3. Public Housing Dwelling Rental I Income I 4. Other income (list belowl I I I sources FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 11 I{lJD 50075 OMB Approva] No: 2577-0226 Gxpires:03l31/2002 Financial Resources: n~,.__..a c,._.....,... a rr...... rlQl111CU tilUUII:CJ Ql1LL VJC.I Sources Planned $ Planned Uses TARP $109,000 City funded rental assistance for Section 8 tenants whose owners have terminated their Section S contracts Total resources $8>019,570 ~,~~r. n_~a..a.... r~_...__a~~ ~i:~:s.at_~_. c,.i,.,.~:,... ..a ,- a... J. r17_H i VIIl:1C.J lJV V Gl 11111}~' L' llj~'lUll1LJ'~ ~.7GlGl:L1V11~ sll1U HU1111.~7J1V11J ~2a cFR Pan 903.~ 9 (~)] A. Public Housing (N/A) ~xe#Yaprions; PHAs Ithat da ~ot ~dtt~iffist~r publi~ hausiag ar~ nut required to cozngle#e subcctm~ou~nt ' 3A. (1) Eligibility a. When does the PHA verify eligibility far admission to public housing? (select all that apply) ~ When families are within a certain number of being offered a unit: (state number) I-I WhPn familiec are within a certain time nfheing nffered a unit~ (ctate timel u ~ • ----- --------- -- -- .~ . ~ ~ Other: (describe) b. Which non-income (screening) factors does the PHA use to establish eligibility for admission to public housing (select all that apply)? f-I Criminal or Drue-related activitv ~ Rental history V I-I u.. ..t~ U itvi;tScnccYiiis ~ Other (describe) c. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA request criminal records from local law enforcement agencies for screening purposes? FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 12 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 d. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA request criminal recards from State law enfarcement agencies for screening purposes? e. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA access FBI criminal records from the FBI for screening purposes? (either directly or through an NCIG authorized source) (2}Waitin~ List Organization a. Which methods does the PHA plan to use to organize its public housing waiting list (select all that apply) ~ Community-wide list ~ Sub jurisdictional lists ~ Site-based waiting lists ~ Other (describe) b. Where may interested persons apply for admission to public housing? ~ PHA main administrative office ~ PHA development site management office ~ Other (list below) c. If the PHA plans to operate one or more site-based waiting lists in the coming year, answer each of the following questions; if not, skip to subsection (3) Assignment 1. How many site-based waiting lists will the PHA operate in the coming year? 2. ~ Yes ~ No: Are any or all of the PHA's site-based waiting lists new for the upcoming year (that is, they are not part of a previously-HCJD- approved site based waiting list plan)? If yes, how many lists? 3. ~ Yes ~ No: May families be on more than one list simultaneously If yes, how many lists? 4. Where can interested persons obtain more information about and sign up to be on the site-based waiting lists (select all that apply)? ~ PHA main administrative office ~ All PHA development management offices ~ Management offices at developments with site-based waiting lists ~ At the development to which they would like to apply ^ Other (list below) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 13 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 F,xpires: 03/31l2002 (3) Assi~nment a. How many vacant unit choices are applicants ordinarily given before they fall to the bottom of or are removed from the waiting list? (select one) ~ One ~ Two ~ Three or More b. ~ Yes ~ No: Is this policy consistent across all waiting list types? c. If answer to b is no, list variations for any other than the primary public housing waiting list/s for the PHA: (4) Admissions Preferences a. Income targeting: ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA plan to exceed the federal targeting requirements by targeting more than 40% of all new admissions to public housing to families at or below 30% of inedian area income? b. Transfer policies: In what circumstances will transfers take precedence over new admissions? (list below) ~ Emergencies ~ Overhoused ~ Underhoused ~ Medical justification ~ Administrative reasons determined by the PHA (e.g., to permit modemization work) ~ Resident choice: (state circumstances below) ~ Other: (list below) c. Preferences 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA established preferences for admission to public housing (other than date and time of application)? (If "no" is selected, skip to subsection (5) Occupancy) 2. Which of the following admission preferences does the PHA plan to employ in the coming year? (select all that apply from either former Federal preferences or other preferences) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 14 IIU- 50075 OMB Approval Nu: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 Former Federal preferences: ~ Involuntary Displacement (Disaster, Government Action, Action of Housing Owner, Inaccessibility, Pxoperty Disposition) ~ Victims of domestic violence ~ Substandard housing ~ Homelessness ~ High rent burden (rent is > 50 percent of income) Other preferences: (select below) ~ Working families and those unable to work because of age or disability ~ Veterans and veterans' families ~ Residents who live and/or work in the jurisdiction ~ Those enrolled currently in educational, training, ar upward mobility progams ~ Households that contribute to meeting income goals (broad range of incomes) ~ Households that contribute to meeting income requirements (targeting) ~ Those previously enrolled in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Victims of reprisals or hate crimes ~ Other preference(s) (list below) 3. If the PHA will employ admissions preferences, please prioritize by placing a"1" in the space that represents your first priority, a"2" in the box representing your second priority, and so on. If you give equal weight to one or more of these choices (either tlu~ough an ahsolute hierarchy or through a point system), place the same number next to each. That means you can use "1" more than once, "2" more than once, etc. Date and Time Former Federal preferences: Involuntary Displacement (Disaster, Government Action, Action of Housing Owner, Inaccessibility, Property Disposition) Victims of domestic violence Substandard housing Homelessness High rent burden Other preferences (select all that apply) ~ Warking families and those unable to work because of age or disability ~ Veterans and veterans' families ~ Residents who live and/or work in the jurisdiction ~ Those enrolled cunently in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Households that contribute to meeting income goals (broad range of incomes) ~ Households that contribute to meeting income requirements (targeting) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 15 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 E~ires: 03/31{2002 ~ Those previously enrolled in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Victims of reprisals or hate crimes ~ Other preference(s} (list below) 4. Relationship of preferences to income targeting requirements: ~ The PHA applies preferences within income tiers ~ Not applicable: the pool of applicant families ensures that the PHA will meet income targeting requirements (5) Occupancy a. What reference materials can applicants and residents use to obtain information about the rules of occupancy of public housing (select all that apply) ~ The PHA-resident lease ~ The PHA's Admissions and (Continued) Occupancy policy ~ PHA briefing seminars ar written materials ~ Other source (list) b. How often must residents notify the PHA of changes in family composition? (select all that apply) ~ At an annual reexamination and lease renewal ~ Any time family composition changes ~ At family request for revision ~ Other (list) (6) Deconcentration and Income Mixing a. ~ Yes ~ No: Did the PHA's analysis of its family (general occupancy) developments to determine concentrations of poverty indicate the need for measures to promote deconcentration of poverty or income mixing? b. ~ Yes ~ No: Did the PHA adopt any changes to its admissions policies based on the results of the required analysis of the need to promote deconcentration of poverty or to assure income mixing? FY 2000 Annua] Plan Page 16 xuu soo~s OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 a If the answer to b was yes, what changes were adopted? (select all that apply) ~ Adoption of site-based waiting lists If selected, list targeted developments below: ~ Employing waiting list "skipping" to achieve deconcentration of poverty or income mixing goals at targeted developments If selected, list targeted developments below: ~ Employing new admission preferences at targeted developments If selected, list targeted developments below: ~ Other (list policies and developments targeted below) d. ~ Yes ~ No: Did the PHA adopt any changes to other policies based on the results of the required analysis of the need for deconcentration of poverty and income mixing? e. If the answer to d was yes, how would you describe these changes? (select ali that apply) ~ Additional affirmative marketing ~ Actions to improve the marketability of certain developments ~ Adoption or adjustment of ceiling rents for certain developments ~ Adoption of rent incentives to encourage deconcentration of poveriy and income-mixing ~ Other (list below) f. Based on the results of the required analysis, in which developments will the PHA make special efforts to attract or retain higher-income families? (select all that apply) ~ Not applicable: results of analysis did not indicate a need for such efforts ~ List (any applicable) developments below: g. Based on the results of the required analysis, in which developments will the PHA make special efforts to assure access for lower-income families? (select all that apply) ~ Not applicable: results of analysis did not indicate a need far such efforts ~ List (any applicable) developments below: B. Section 8 Exeznptictns: PHAs that da not administar section 8 are not required'ta camplete sub-compna~nt:3B. FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 17 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3l/2002 (1) Eli~ibility a. What is the extent of screening conducted by the PHA? (select all that apply) ~ Criminal or drug-related activity only to the extent required by law or regulation ~ Criminal and drug-related activity, more extensively than required by law or regulation ~ More general screening than criminal and drug-related activity (list factors below) ~ Other (list below) b. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA request criminal records from local law enforcement agencies for screening purposes? c. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA request criminal records from State law enforcement agencies for screening purposes? d. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA access FBI criminal records from the FBI for screening purposes? (either directly or through an NCIC- authorized source) e. Indicate what kinds of information you share with prospective landlords? (select all that apply) ~ Criminal or drug-related activity ~ Other (describe below) Name and address of previous landlord. (2) Waiting List Organization a. With which of the following program waiting lists is the section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting list merged? (select a11 that apply) ~ None ~ Federal public housing ~ Federal moderate rehabilitation ~ Federal project-based certificate program ~ Other federal or local program (list below) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 18 HUD 50075 ~ OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Lspires: 0313 1 /2 0 02 b. Where may interested persons apply for admission to section 8 tenant-based assistance? (select all that apply) ~ PHA main administrative office ~ Other (list below) Applications were available from May 1 thru May 12, 2000 at the offices of community-based organizations and at all branches of the public libraries, City Hall and 2 community centers. Homebound and disabled applicants could call a toll free number and receive an application by mail. All applicants were required to submit applications by mail. The waiting list is currently closed. (3) Search Time a. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA give extensions on standard 60-day period to search for a unit? If yes, state circumstances below: If client can demonstrate an acceptable level of effort by docume~ting their efforts on a Proof of Effort sheet, a second 60-day extension may be granted. Clients are entitled to reasonable accommodation for a disability and can receive additional time beyond the 120 day limit. (4) Admissions Preferences a. Income targeting ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA plan to exceed the federal targeting requirements by targeting more than 75% of all new admissions to the section 8 program to families at or below 30% of inedian area income? b. Preferences 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA established preferences for admission to section 8 tenant-based assistance? (other than date and time of application) (if no, skip to subcomponent (5) Special purpose section 8 assistance programs: Shelter Plus Care and Transitional Homeless Set-Aside 2. Which of the following admission preferences does the PHA plan to employ in the coming year? (select all that apply from either former Federal preferences or other preferences) Former Federal preferences FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 19 HUD 50075 nM8 Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3 L /2002 1 Involuntary Displacement (Disaster, Govenunent Action, Action of Housing Owner, Inaccessibility, Property Disposition) Yes ~ Victims of domestic violence ~ Substandard housing ~ Homelessness ~ High rent burden (rent is > 50 percent of income) Other preferences (select all that apply) ~ Working families and those unable to work because of age or disability 2 Veterans and veterans' families Yes ~ Residents who live and/or work in your jurisdiction ~ Those enrolled currently in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Households that contribute to meeting income goals (broad range of incomes) ~ Households that contribute to meeting income requirements (targeting) ~ Those previously enrolled in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Victims of reprisals or hate crimes Other preference(s) (list below) Residents of Santa Monica or those who work in Santa Monica at least 35 hours per week. 3. If the PHA will employ admissions preferences, please prioritize by placing a"1" in the space that represents your first priority, a"2" in the box representing your second priority, and so on. If you give equal weight to one or more of these choices (either through an absolute hierarchy or through a point system), place the same number next to each. That means you can use "1" more than once, "2" more than once, etc. Date and Time Former Federal preferences 1 Involuntary Displacement (Disaster, Government Action, Action of Housing Owner, Inaccessibility, Property Disposition) Victims of domestic violence Substandard housing Homelessness High rent burden Other preferences (select all that apply) ~ Working families and those unable to work because of age or disability ~ Veterans and veterans' families ~ Residents who live and/or work in your jurisdiction ~ Those enrolled currently in educational, training, or upward mobility programs FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 20 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Ezpires: 03(31 /2002 ~ Households that contribute to meeting income goals (broad range of incomes) I-I I7~.,,~Ahn1llc that rnntrihnta tn maPtina inrnma ramiirPmente (taroetinal LJ iavu.~vuva~a.a ~uua. vv..u.v.... .. ... .......... .b ............ ....1.............. ~. .b.." 'b/ ~ Those previously enrolled in educational, training, or upward mobility programs ~ Victims of reprisals or hate crimes ~ Other preference(s) (list below) Former Section 8 certi~cate holders whose landlords opted out of Sectian 8 contracts causing tenant to temporarily relinquish the Section 8 certificate in order to participate in a Ciry program of rental assistance put in place while City waited for HUD approved exception rents. 4. Among applicants on the waiting list with equal preference status, how are ..lir nte alAr4a~7 Icalart nnal :"t,f..,.,.....~., ~............. ~~ ....,. ... ..~ ~ Date and time of application ~ llrawmg (lottery) or otner ranctom cnoice tecnmque 5 TfrhP PFTA nlanc tn emnlnv nreferences fnr "reciclentc whn live and/nr wnrk in the ... __ ..._ _ _-' - r---"' -- -"'r--~ r--------- - jurisdiction" (select one) ~ _„--. ~ ihis preierence nas previousiy been revieweci aflu dppr~veu oy n~L Included in our Administrative Plan that was submitted to HUD over a year ago. ~ The PHA requests approval for this preference through this PHA Plan 6. Relationship of preferences to income targeting requirements: (select one) I-I ThP PHA annlies nreferenr.ec within inc~me tiers LJ _""_ _ _"' ~rr_'__ r"___'__' ~ Not applicable: the pool of applicant families ensures that the PHA will meet income iargeiing requiremenYs Based on the demographic data contained in the Ciry's Housing Element, there were annroximatelv 9.800 households whose income is 50% or below of the area median income. r (5) Special Purpose Section 8 Assistance Pro~rams a. In which documents or other reference materials are the policies governing eligibility, selection, and admissions to any special-purpose section 8 program administered by the PHA contained? (select all that apply) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 21 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31 /2002 ~ The Section 8 Administrative Plan ~ Briefing sessions and written materials ~ Other (list below) b. How does the PHA announce the availability of any special-purpose section 8 programs to the public? ~ Through published natices ~ Other (list below} Referrals are made from non profit homeless agencies in the city for the Shelter + Care program and the Transitional Homeless Set Aside program for homeless residents. Both programs are included in our administrative plan. 4. PHA Rent Determination Policies [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (d)] A. Public Housing N/A ~xemptious: PHti~-tk~t dn nqt ad~~inister pu~ili~ h4using are notxequired #a cvmplete sub-compc~nen~ ' 4A. Income Based Rent a. Use of discretionary policies: (select one) ~ The PHA will not employ any discretionary rent-setting policies for income based rent in public housing. Income-based rents are set at the higher of 30% of adjusted monthly income, 10% of unadjusted monthly income, the welfare rent, or minimum rent (less HUD mandatory deductions and exclusions). (If selected, skip to sub-component (2)) ---or--- ~ The PHA employs discretionary policies for determining income based rent (If selected, continue to question b.) b. Minimum Rent FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 22 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/37 /2002 1. What amount best reflects the PHA's minimum rent? (select one) ~ $0 ~ $1-$25 ~ $26-$50 2. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA adopted any discretionary minimum rent hardship exemption policies? 3. If yes to question 2, list these policies below: c. Rents set at less than 30% than adjusted income 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA plan to charge rents at a fixed amount or percentage less than 30% of adjusted income? 2. If yes to above, list the amounts or percentages charged and the circumstances under which these will be used below: d. Which of the discretionary (optional) deductions and/or exclusions policies does the PHA plan to employ (select all that apply) ~ For the earned income of a previously unemployed household member ~ For increases in earned income ~ Fixed amount (other than general rent-setting policy} If yes, state amount/s and circumstances below: ~ Fixed percentage (other than general rent-setting policy) If yes, state percentage/s and circumstances below: ~ Forhousehold heads ~ For other family members ~ For transportation expenses ~ For the non-reimbursed medical expenses of non-disabled or non-elderly families ~ Other (describe below) e. Ceiling rents 1. Do you ha~e ceiling rents? (rents set at a level lower than 30% of adjusted income) (select one) FY 20Q0 Annual Plan Page 23 ~m soo~s OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires:03/3112002 ~ Yes for all developments ~ Yes but only for some developments ~ No 2. For which kinds of developments are ceiling rents in place? (select all that apply) ~ For all developments ~ For all general occupancy developments (not elderly or disabled or elderly only) ~ For specified general occupancy developments ~ For certain parts of developments; e.g., the high-rise portion ~ For certain size units; e.g., larger bedroom sizes ~ Other (list below} 3. Select the space or spaces that best describe how you arrive at ceiling rents (select all that apply) ~ Market comparability study ~ Fair market rents (FMR) ~ 95°i percentile rents ~ 75 percent of operating costs ~ 100 percent of operating costs for general occupancy (family) developments ~ Operating costs plus debt service ~ The "rental value" of the unit ~ Other (list below) f. Rent re-determinations: 1. Between income reexaminations, how often must tenants report changes in income or family composition to the PHA such that the changes result in an adjustment to rent? (select all that apply) ~ Never ~ At family option ~ Any time the family experiences an income increase ~ Any time a family experiences an income increase above a threshold amount or percentage: (if selected, specify threshold) ~ Other (list below) g. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA plan to implement individual savings accounts for residents (ISAs) as an alternative to the required 12 month FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 24 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 disallowance of earned income and phasing in of rent increases in the next year? (2) Flat Rents l. In setting the market-based flat rents, what sources of information did the PHA use to establish comparability? (select all that apply.) ~ The section S rent reasonableness study of comparable housing ~ Survey of rents listed in local newspaper ~ Survey of similar unassisted units in the neighborhood ~ Other (list/describe below) (1) Payment Standards I7es€ri~e tEie vouC}~er p~yt~e~t s#andaccls'and pc~licies~ a. What is the PHA's payment standard? (select the category that best describes your standard) ~ At or above 90% but belowl0o°/a of FMR ~ 100% of FMR ~ Above 100% but at or below 110% of FMR ~ Above 110% of FMR (if IIUD approved; describe circumstances below) Area rents are erceptionally high and HUD has approved a second voucher payment standard as follows: $821 for 0 bdrm, $1,039 for 1-bdrin, $1,467 for 2-bdrm, $1,861 for 3-bdrm. Staff continues to monitor the effects of vacancy decontrol on overaR rent levels and will be prepared to request an increase based on any increase in the L.A. FMR, if warranted. b. If the payment standard is lower than FMR, why has the PHA selected this standard? (select all that apply) ~ FMRs are adequate to ensure success among assisted families in the PHA's segment of the FMR area ~ The PHA has chosen to serve additional families by lowering the payment standard FY 2000 Anrtual Plan Page 25 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31!2002 B. Section S Tenant-Based Assistance ~ Reflects market or submarket ~ Other (list below) c. If the payment standard is higher than FMR, why has the PHA chosen this level? (select all that apply} ~ FMRs are not adequate to ensure success among assisted families in the PHA's se~nent of the FMR area ~ Reflects market or submarket ~ To increase housing options for families ~ Other (list below) d. ~Iow often are payment standards reevaluated for adequacy? (select one) ~ Annually ~ Other (list below) e. What factors will the PHA consider in its assessment of the adequacy of its payment standard? (select all that apply) ~ Success rates of assisted families ~ Rent burdens of assisted families ~ Other (list below) Area rents as documented in a 28,200 unit database., number of opt outs, other market factors. 21 Minimum Rent a. What amount best reflects the PHA's minimum rent? (select one) ~ $0 ~ $1-$25 ~ $26-$50 b. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA adopted any discretionary minimum rent hardship exemption policies? (if yes, list below) Where the utility allowance exceeds the family's total tenant payment, the HA provides a utility reimbursement payment to the family each month. 5. Operations and Mana~ement [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (e)] FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 26 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 Exemip~,Qt~ tYom,Cqmp~n~nt:5: High p~rf4rit~in~ and~s~ll PH~1s a~ not required fo q~mple~e t~i~ ~ectien 5ection $ oiily PF~As m~st`c~rmplete paris A,'~3,'and C(2) ' A. PHA Management Structure I~esexii~e tkse P~3Ars maaagem~ strucucture and opga~iza~z~. ~(select one) ~ ~ An organization chart showing the PHA's management structure and organization is attached. ~ A brief description of the management structure and organization of the PHA follows: Tb., C..~.i.. M.~:rn F7n~rcino A~dlanrih~ ic nnrt n£tl~n Nnvcis~o nnd . ,.~ .,».....~ ..~.......... «.,...,...a . _......... ._.r -° r^- - r ---- -----°°-a _•-~ Redevelopment Division of the Ciry of Santa Monica, Resource Management Uepartment(ltivluj. 1 tie Liousing [;oorainaior reporis ro ihe h['ousing and Redevelopment Division Manager who then reports to the RMD Director. The RMD Director, in turn, reports to the City Manager who is also the Fvor~rliuv nirortnr nFiho Nnv.cinn ,Authnritv_ ._..,............. y_....,....- °/ °-- -----°-•-o --------- --~- B. HUD Programs Under PHA _ _ Program Name Units or Families Served at Year Beginning Expected Turnover PubliC Housing N/A N,~A Section 8 Vouchers 355 8% on average Section S Certificates 539 8% on average I Section 8 Mod Rehab I NIA I N%A I SnPr.ial Purnnse Section 8 CertificatesNouchers Sneiier rius ~are 121 8°/o on avera~e V Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHI~F_,Pl N/A N/A Other Federal Programs(list individually) N/A N/A FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 27 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 F,xpires: 0313 i I2002 (1) Public Housing Maintenance and Management: (list below) (2) Section 8 Management: (list below) Administrative Plan and various issue specific 8rochures, mailings and handouts. 6. PHA Grievance Procedures [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (fj] ~xemptions ~om coi~onent (t: ~iigh peCforaung PITt15 arc nat requti~eed ta etamplete ekmp4~ettt 6, 5~eti~i~ 8-~~41y PI3A~ are exempt from sub-comptanes~t CrA. A. Public Housing N/A 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA established any written grievance procedures in addition to federal requirements found at 24 CFR Part 966, Subpart B, for residents of public housing? If yes, list additions to federal requirements below: 2. Which PHA office should residents or applicants to public housing contact to initiate the PHA grievance process? (select all that apply) ~ PHA main administrative office ~ PHA development management offices ~ Other (list below) B. Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA established informal review procedures for applicants to the Section 8 tenant-based assistance program and informal hearing procedwes for families assisted by the Section FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 28 xun soo~s OMB Approva] No: 2577-022G Expires: 03/31l2002 C. Management and Maintenance Policies 8 tenant-based assistance program in addition to federal requirements found at 24 CFR 982? If yes, list additions to federal requirements below: The PHA contracts with Dispute Resolution Services Corporation as the agency's hearing o, f,j~icer. This group conducts the informal hearing procedures for families who request this service. 2. Which PHA office should applicants or assisted families contact to initiate the informal review and informal hearing processes? (select all that apply) ~ PHA main administrative office ~ Other (list below) 11. Homeownership Pro~rams Administered by the PHA [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (k)] A. Public Housing (N/A) Exemgticros frarrf C~unpouen# 11A: Seetion S onIy P~As are not xequired t~s ec~mplet~ l 1A:- -. 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA administer any homeownership programs administered by the PHA under an approved section 5(h) homeownership program (42 U.S.C. 1437c(h)), or an approved HOPE I program (42 U.S.C. 1437aaa) or has the PHA applied or plan to apply to administer any homeownership programs under section 5(h), the HOPE I program, or section 32 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437z-4). (If "No", skip to component 11B; if "yes", complete one activity description for each applicable program/plan, unless eligible to complete a streamlined submission due to small PHA or high performing FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 29 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31l2002 PHA status. PHAs completing streamlined submissions may skip to component 11B.) 2. Activity Description ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA provided all required activity description information for this component in the optional Public Housing Asset Management Table? (If "yes", skip to component 12. If "No", complete the Activity Description table below.) Public Housing Homeownership Activity Description (Complete one for each developmeut affected) la. Development name: lb. Development (project) number: 2. Federal Program authority: ~ HOPE I ~ 5 (h) ~ Turnkey III ~ Secrion 32 of the USHA of 1937 (effective 10/1/99) 3. Application status: (select one) ~ Approved; induded in the PHA's Homeownership Plan/Program ~ Submitted, pending approval ~ Planned application 4. Date Homeownership Plan/Program approved, submitted, ar planned for submission: (DD/MM/YYYY) 5. Number of units affected: 6. Coverage of action: (select one) ~ Part of the development ~ Total development B. Section 8 Tenant Based Assistance 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA plan to administer a Section 8 Homeownership program pursuant to Section 8(y) of the U.S.H.A. of 1937, as implemented by 24 CFR part 982 ?(If "No", skip to component 12; if "yes", describe each program using the table below (copy and complete questions for each program identified), unless the PHA is eligible to complete a streamlined submission due to high performer status. High performing PFIAs may skip to companent 12.) 2. Program Description: N/A FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 30 xu~ soo~s OMB Approva] No: 2~77-0226 Expires: 03(31/2002 a CivanfPrnaramN/A .,.. ....~.,.,__'..o- ---.,__ ~ Yes ~ No: Will the PHA limit the number of families participating in the section 8 homeownership option? If the answer to the question above was yes, which statement best describes the number of participants? (select one) ~ 25 or fewer participants ~ 26 - 50 participants ~ 51 to 140 participants ~ more than 100 participants b. PHA-established eligibility criteria f-l v,... I-I wr~. ~x~:n ~~e nuA+~.~. ... 1,.,.,e e1;,.:L.;l;r....,-:re.4~ f,-„~,+;..;,,~t;.,,, ; U i w U ivv. rviu uic i un ~ yiv~ia... a.avv va.sav.~.~y v~.w..., ..,. y~..~...~y......,., ,.. its Section 8 Homeownership Option program in addition to HUD critena? If yes, list critena below: 12. PHA Community Service and Self-sufficiency Pro~rams f24 CFR Part 903.7 9(1)1 A. PHA Coordination with the Welfare (TANF) Agency 1. Cooperative agreements: ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA has entered into a cooperative agreement with the TANF Agency, to share information and/or target supportive services (as contemnlated bv section 12(d)(71 of the Housin~ Act of 1937)? If yes, what was the date that agreement was signed? DD/MM/YY The Housing Authority signed a cooperative GAIN agreement with the Department Of Public Services in 1997. We did not na n . I..rf n n/ta.srn}ia~o tn oo} n cior~ai/ rnn~r . ~.,~..~ » ~.'b:Z..... ~'y ...... ....., ......, . t.....b ... a.,.. » .,..a. ..... r~ from the County. 2. Other coardination efforts between the PHA and TANF agency (select all that apply) ~ Client referrals FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 31 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 E~cpires: 03/31/2002 ~ Information sharing regarding mutual clients (for rent determinations and nth arwi sPl .. _-°- " -.,-i ~ Coordinate the provision of specific social and self-sufficiency services and programs to eligible families ~ Jointly administer programs ~ Partner to administer a HI.JD Welfare-to-Work voucher progam ~ Joint administration of other demonstration program ~ Other (describe) B. Services and programs offered to residents and participants (11 (,anaral .=r a. Seii-Suinciency roiicies Which, if any of the following discretionary policies will the PHA employ to enhance the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families in the fnllowine areas? (select all that annlvl ~ Public housing rent determination policies ~ „--L~'- ~-----~__ _aW.....:__.. __,._:.... U ruoii~ ttuu~iti~ atuui~~iuii~ ~vu~ic~ ~ Section 8 admissions policies ~ Preference in admission to section 8 for certain public housing families ~ Preferences for families working or engaging in training or education programs for non-housing programs operated or coordinated by the PHA ~ Preference/eligibility for public housing homeownership option participation ~ Preference/eligibility for section 8 homeownership option participation ~ Other policies (list below) The HA and the Human Services Division jointly fund case management services jor rS~ participanis. i;ase management services include, but are not limited to, the following: vocational and educational assessment, training and educational referrals, child-care reFnrral.c_ ioh readine.cs iraininn. hnusehnld hud~etine traininQ. etc. - -.. - ----~., o. _ b. Economic and Social self-sufficiency programs ~ Yes n No: Does the PHA coordinate, promote or provide any ~ ~ programs to enhance the economic and social self- sufficiency of residents? (If "yes", complete the following table; if "no" skip to sub-component 2, Family Self Sufficiency Programs. The position of the table may be altered to facilitate its use. ) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 32 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31 /2002 Services and Programs ProgramName & Description Estimated" Alloca6on Aecess Eligibility {incltidingllocation, if Size Method" (development office / ;(gublic h~using or `- appropriate) {waiting PHA main office / section 8 list/random other provider name) participants or selection/spec~c both) criteria/other) Family Self-Sufficiency 180 Case Management all All participants PHA main office Section 8 Emergency grants As needed Need PHA main office Section 8 Escrow Accounts 70 All PHA main office Section 8 Child care As needed Specific criteria Connections for Section 8 children Transportation As needed As needed Big blue bus Section 8 Employment and Training all all EDD, Department of Section 8 Rehab, Chamber of commerce, Jobs Coalition Family Unifcation As needed Children's services As needed Department of Children and Family Services Family Preservation including 91 Mu]ti-agency program housing search, moving expenses funded by Los Angeles utility turn-ons, and legal County expenses. Also security deposits, purchase of furniture, parenting skills, etc. Shelter Plus Care 121 Security and utility deposits, 121 and as all Housing Authority reimburse owners for damage needed callused by participants or up to 80% of one month loss of contract rent if tenant moves without norice. Case management, assist 121 all Ocean Park participants in finding housing & Community Center, St. moving referral to supportive Joseph's Center, Step services, teach independent living Up on Second and Didi skills, help participants maintain Hirsch Community sobriety, help with employment or Mental Health volunteer activities, arrange 5ervices, City of Santa recreational and social occasions. Monica Coordinated Case Management WIND, Women in New As needed Ocean Pazk Directions, peer support services Community FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 33 HUD 50075 OMR Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03(3 U2002 for mentally ill women in the Organization Shelter Plus Care Program, day center and lunch (2) Family Self Sufficiency pro~ram/s a. Participation Description ; Family'~elf 5ufficiency (F~S) Parkiciparion Pxogram Required Number of Partieipants (start of FY 20Q0'Estimate) ', Actuai Number of Farticipants (As of DD/MMIYY) Public Housing Section 8 284 180 b. ~ Yes ~ No: If the PHA is not maintaining the minimum program size required by HUD, does the most recent FSS Action Plan address the steps the PHA plans to take to achieve at least the minunum program size? If no, list steps the PHA will take below: C. Welfare Benefit Reductions 1. The PHA is complying with the statutory requirements of section 12(d) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (relating to the treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements) by: (select all that apply) ~ Adopting appropriate changes to the PHA's public housing rent determination policies and train staff to carry out those policies ~ Informing residents of new policy on admission and reexamination ~ Actively notifying residents of new policy at times in addition to admission and reexamination. ~ Establishing or pursuing a cooperative agreement with all appropriate TANF agencies regarding the exchange of information and coordination of services ~ Establishing a protocol for exchange of information with all appropriate TANF agencies ~ Other: (list below) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 34 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Gxpires: 03/31/2002 13. PHA Safety and Crime Prevention Measures (N/A) 1. Describe the need for measures to ensure the safety of public housing residents (select all that apply) ~ High incidence of violent and/or drug-related crime in some or all of the PHA's developments ~ High incidence of violent and/or drug-related crime in the areas surrounding or adjacent to the PHA's developments ~ Residents fearful for their safety andlor the safety of their children ~ Observed lower-level crime, vandalism and/or graffiti ~ People on waiting list unwilling to move into one or more developments due to perceived and/or actual levels of violent and/or drug-related crime ~ Other (describe below) 2. What information or data did the PHA used to determine the need for PHA actions to improve safety of residents (select all that apply). ~ Safety and security survey of residents ~ Analysis of crime statistics over time for crimes committed "in and around" public housing authority ~ Analysis of cost trends over time for repair of vandalism and removal of graffiti ~ Resident reports ~ PHA employee reports ~ Police reports ~ Demonstrable, quantifiable success with previous or ongoing anticrime/anti drug programs ~ Other (describe below) 3. Which developments are most affected? (list below) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 35 HUD 50075 OMB Approva] No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 A. Need for measures to ensure the safety of public housing residents B. Crime and Drug Prevention activities the PHA has undertaken or plans to ~~11!'~PY}9IIP 111 thp nPVt PNA ficcal vPar ......... ......, --- _°_ °-•-' - ---- ------- ~ -°- L List the crime prevention activities the PHA has undertaken or plans to undertake: (select a11 that apply) ~ Contracting with outside and/or resident organizations for the provision of crime- and/or drug-prevention activities ~ Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ~ Activities targeted to at-risk youth, adults, or seniors ~ Volunteer Resident PatrolBlock Watchers Program ~ Other (describe below) 2. Which developments are most affected? (list below) C. Coordination between PHA and the police ]. Describe the coordination between the PHA and the appropriate police precincts for .,,,t ~,-7.,,A „ravPntinn mPacnrec anA artivitiac• (calact all that anr~lvl v i y';^.~ .,...,. ......,.. y .......................,».,,., ...._... ....,......._.. ~------' --- '--_' _rr-~ i U Yoiice invoivement in deveiopment, impiemeniaiion, anciior ongoing evaluation of drug-elimination plan ~ Police provide crime data to housing authority staff for analysis and action ~ Police have established a physical presence on housing authority property (e.g., community policing office, officer in residence) ~ Police regularly testify in and otherwise support eviction cases ~ Police regularly meet with the PHA management and residents ~ Agreement between PHA and local law enforcement agency for provision of above-baseline law enforcement services ~ Other activities (list below) ~ «n.:..~. a,._...,~_......~«,. .. ,.,.. „rc ,..oa~ n:... wo,,...,~ G. VV1L~i11 LLGYGIV~J111G11k1 CIIG 111VD1 [111liVLli~1: ~11JL V\.1V»'~ D. Additional information as required by PHDEP/PHDEP Plan P~~As eligible faz ~'X ~Oa4 PFIDEP.fuuds mnst prc~vis~4 a PI3T7EP Plan meeting specifi~d~yt~i~e~ent~ ~r~or fv re~eig# of' PH~EP~ ~nds. I~ Yes n No: Is the PHA eligible to participate in the PHDEP in the fiscal year u u covered by this PHA Plan? ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA included the PHDEP Plan for FY 2000 in this PHA Plan? ~ Yes ~ No: This PHDEP Plan is an Attachment. (Attachxnent Filename: _) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 36 IND 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 flxpires: 03/31/2002 ~z4 cFx Part 9os.~ 9 (n>] 15. Civil Ri~hts Certifications [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (o)] Civil rights certifications are included in the PHA Plan Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations. 16. Fiscal Audit ~za cFx rart 903.~ 9 (P)] 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Is the PHA required to ha~e an audit conducted under section 5(h)(2) af the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U S.C. 1437c(h))? (If no, skip to component 17.) 2. ~ Yes ~ No: Was the most recent fiscal audit submitted to HUD? 3. ^ Yes ^ No: Were there any findings as the result of that audit? 4. ~ Yes ~ No: If there were any findings, do any remain unresolved? If yes, how many unresolved findings remain? 5. ^ Yes ~ No: Have responses to any unresolved fmdings been submitted to IND? If not, when are they due (state below)? 17. PHA Asset Mana~ement (N/A) [24 CFR Part 903.7 9(c~] N/A ~xemp~ions from cc~l~iponem';t"7: Section 8 Oniy PHAs, a~! t~bt xeqttiixed to coiirxplete ttlis ~c~~pas~en~. H9$hperfbti~iqg, encl s~nat~ PHAs are nnt required tcr com~tilete this cosuportent, L~ Yes ~ No: Is the PHA engaging in any activities that will contribute to the long-term asset management of its public housing stock , including how the Agency will plan for long-term operating, capital investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and other needs that have not been addressed elsewhere in this PHA Plan? 2. What types of asset management activities will the PHA undertake? (select all that apply) ~ Not applicable ~ Private management FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 37 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/3 U2002 ~ Development-based accounting I-I C'mm~rehensive stock assessment u ---r ------ - ~ Other: (list below) 3. ~ Yes ~ No: Has the PHA included descriptions of asset management activities in the optional Public Housing Asset Management Table? 18. Other Information [24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (r)] A_ Reaident Advisorv Board Recommendations 1 ~1 VA~ ~ ATn• Tli.i tha PNA raraivv anv rnmmantc nn thP PHA Plan frnm tha ~ . ~ .., ~y ~..,. ~,.... ~.,., _ __.. ....,....., »._, .,_,___--'-'-.., ...- `--- - '--' - -'--- __--___ --° Resident Advisory Board/s? 2. If yes, the comments are: (if comments were received, the PHA MUST select one) I-I Attache~l at Attar.hment (File namel u ------------ . , ~ Provided below: The Resident Advisory Board (comprising of IO Seetion 8 tenants) reviewed the draft plans at a meeting on April 30, 2001. The tenants did not recommend any changes or additions to the plans at their April 30, 2001 plan review meeting. 3. In what manner did the PHA address those comments? (select all that apply) ~ Considered comments, but determined that no changes to the PHA Plan were necessary. ~ The PHA changed portions of the PHA Plan in response to comments List changes below: ~ Other: (list below) B. Description of Election process for Residents on the PHA Board 1. ~ Yes ~ No: Does the PHA meet the exemption criteria provided section 2(b)(2) oi the U.S. Housing Act oT ly3%? (1T no, continue to question 2; if yes, skip to sub-component C.) 2. ~ Yes ~ No: Was the resident who serves on the PHA Board elected by the residents? (If yes, continue to question 3; if no, skip to sub- component C.) FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 38 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03l31 /2002 2. Description of Resident Election Process a. Nomination of candidates for place on the ballot: (select all that apply) ~ Candidates were nominated by resident and assisted family organizations ~ Candidates could be nominated by any adult recipient of PHA assistance ~ Self-nomination: Candidates registered with the PHA and requested a place on ballot ~ Other: (describe) b. Eligible candidates: (select one) ~ Any recipient of PHA assistance I-I Anv hPar9 nfhnncahnlr~ rPCPivinu PHA acsictance U ~ .~ ..,.,... .._ ...._..--"'--'---" ---a - --' _ _ ~ Any adult recipient of PHA assistance -'~-- - u Ariy 3C1Uli rilerilbet OI a I'CS1QenT OI a5S15`[eu ininiiy uigailiZailuii ~ Other (list) r. Rli~ihle voters: (select all that aroDlvl -• ---o--- - -- - • ~ All adult recipients of PHA assistance (public housing and section 8 tenant- _ ~ _ __. DASCU dJ~1Jld11GG) ~ Representatives of all PHA resident and assisted family arganizations ~ Other (list) C. Statement of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan 1. Consolidated Plan iurisdiction: (provide name here) ~:... ..ro.._... r,~,...;,.,, r,.r:~ .. -rsa,. ~v ~nni ~,.H~,.r:a,,.,,.~ n1,.,. ,.~;1~ ~.,.r i,uy v~ .iuncu triviowu~ ~.uuJv,i6u^. i«.c . i ~.~~.i a.....~...~..«.~.. ~~.... ...« ..... be approved until June 2001. 2. The PHA has taken the following steps to ensure consistency of this PHA Plan with rl,P (''.,,,~~,1;.latPA Plan fnr tha iirricriirtinn• (sPlPnt all that annlvl ~iav vviauvaa~au,~.iu . a....a a... ..... ~»~~...........~~' 1..~"'... ..."" `""" _.YY"J / ~ Tile rriA ilas l7ased i'ts siaiemenT oi needs oi iamiiies in ine jurisciiciion un ine needs expressed in the Consolidated Plan/s. ~ The PHA has participated in any consultation process organized and offered by the Consolidated Plan agency in the development of the Consolidated Plan. FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 39 HUD 50D75 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31l~002 ~ The PHA has consulted with the Consolidated Plan agency during the development of this PHA Plan. ~ Activities to be undertaken by the PHA in the coming year are consistent with the initiatives contained in the Consolidated Plan. (list below) • Apply for a one year renewal of the Shelter Plus Care program. • Continue to offer market based contract rents in order to maximize the use of Section 8 vouchers to provide affordable housing to very low income tenants. Manitor the cost of housing on an on going basis and apply for increased payment standards based on any increases in the FMR and the cost of rental housing. • Offer energy assistance resources for Section 8 tenants through agreements with utility companies iHCluding: weatherization services, appliance repair and replacement, utility discounts. To date, SMHA has sent aut two energy assistance mailers to all Section 8 tenants and owners and is participating in the Regional Energy Efficiency Initiative. • Offer Rental Rehabilitation Lead Remediation Program to eligible Section 8 owners for testing, painting aHd clearance of units and/or common building areas of housing stock built prior to 1978 with children under age six residiug. ~ Other: (list below) The City of Santa Monica's FY 1998-2003 Housing Element Update also identifies the Section 8 program as integral to the City's efforts to preserve its affordable housing stock. The Housing Element's 1998-2003 Action Plan requires: The deve[opment of programs to protect Section 8 tenants from contract opt outs. The Ciry created the Tenant Assistance Rental Program (TARP) in June 1998 to assist Section 8"opted-out" tenants and the Housing Authority continues to operate the program. Take all necessary steps to increase the FMR so that Section 8 can offer market-based rents. The City received approval a second dncreased vouclaer payment standard ranging from I62% to 183% of the FMR. The Housing Element also requires that the City develop a package of programs to encourage landlords to participate in the Section 8 program, including loans and/or grants for rehabilitation and FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 40 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 Expires: 03/31/2002 improved tenant screening and support services. In addition, it continues to focus its social service efforts on community-based referrals for needed support services and has also enhanced its ability to screen new applicants for criminal activiry. 1. The Consolidated Plan of the jurisdiction supports the PHA Plan with the following actions and commitments: (describe below) The Consolidated Plan The two top ranked Priority Needs in the Consolidated Plan are Housing Needs and Homeless Needs. The plan identifies the Section 8 program ahd Shelter Plus Care program as integral to ~neeting the affordable housing needs of low-income households and the City's home[ess population. The Consolidated Plan supports the Housing Authority's strategy of adapting the Section 8 program to the Costa-Hawkins market place. The timeframe covered in the FY 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan pre-dates the passage and implementation of Costa-Hawkins Rent Control legislation. Nevertheless, the two top ranked Priority Needs in the Consolidated Plan are Housing Needs and Homeless Needs. The plan identifes the Section 8 program and Shelter Plus Care program as integral to meeting the affordable housing needs of low-ir~come households and the City's homeless population. The City's efforts to secure and implement an enhanced voucher payment standard from HUD and its upcoming renewal application for the Shelter Plus Care program are current and on-going strategies targeted to the Ciry's Housing and Homeless needs. The former strategy has allowed the Section 8 program to become competirive in the rental marker place after 3 years of declining owner participation due to while HUD reduced the FMR and rents increased. The approval of higher Voucher Payment standards was essential and has allowed the Section 8 program to regain its foothold as a cornerstone program en the City's efforts to provide affordable housing to very low-income tenants. The Shelter Plus Care program recently received HUD approval fram for annual renewal. This has allowed the SPC program participants ta retain their existing apartments. This has allowed the SPC program to retain its positiox as a cornerstone program in the Ciry's efforts to provide affordable Taousing to homeless residents wha are also disabled. FY 2000 Annual Plan Page 41 HUD 50075 OMB Approval No: 2577-0226 F,xpires: 0 3131 /200 2