SR-05-12-2009-9ACity Council Meeting: May 12, 2009
Agenda Item: ~~
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barbara Stinchfield, Director, Community and Cultural Services
Subject: Proposed FY 2009-10 One-Year Action Plan Allocating Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act
Program funds, and Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
2008 Action Plan for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Program (HPRP) Allocating Homelessness Prevention Federal Stimulus Grant
Funds
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
Hold a public hearing and approve the Proposed FY 2009-10 One-Year Action
Plan (Attachment I)
2. Approve the Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008
Action Plan for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
("Substantial Amendment') (Attachment II)
3. Authorize City staff to submit all documents required to receive the City's annual
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) entitlement grant funds and Homeless Prevention and
Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) federal stimulus grant funds to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Executive Summary
The City's Five Year Consolidated Plan, adopted by the City Council and submitted to HUD in
June 2005, outlines the City's overall housing and community development needs for the
period FY 2005-10.
Action Plan: CDBG and HOME
Each year, the City submits aOne-Year Action Plan to HUD that serves as an amendment to
the Five Year Consolidated Plan and details the activities to be funded with CDBG and HOME
funds in the coming year. The FY 2009-10 Action Plan, due to HUD on May 15, 2009,
proposes allocations of $2,158,481 in CDBG and HOME funding for capital projects and
operating activities. Appropriation of these funds will be subject to Council approval of the
FY 2009-10 Budget. Staff is also programming new FY 2008-09 program income of $644,999
to on-going and new projects. Additionally, the City is slated to receive $361,749 in CDBG -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds; however, HUD has not yet issued its.
official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for these funds. As a result, federal stimulus
CDBG funds are not included in this report.
Substantial Amendment: HPRP
On March 19, 2009, $1.5 billion in ARRA funds were allocated by HUD for Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. In total, the County of Los Angeles, the City of
Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions received over $58 million in HPRP funding, with the
City of Santa Monica receiving an allocation of $553,576. To apply for these funds, the City
must submit aCouncil-approved "Substantial Amendment" to its Consolidated Plan 2008-09
Action Plan to HUD by May 18, 2009 that outlines how the funds will be spent and confirms
that the funded activities are consistent with the City's five year community development
strategy. There are no immediate budget or financial impacts.
Discussion
Action Plan: CDBG and HOME
The One-Year Action Plan (Attachment A) details proposed funding allocations for HOME and
CDBG funds. The HOME program includes $728,188 in entitlement funds for tenant based
rental assistance, capital projects, and administration. The $1,343,293 in CDBG program
entitlement funds and $87,000 in projected program income funds will be allocated to capital,
public service and administration activities. Both programs benefit residents with incomes at or
below 80% of area median income, $79,300 for afour-person household (low and moderate
income). The FY 2009-10 Action Plan also programs $644,999 in new FY 2008-09 program
income to public service activities that will assist in housing chronically homeless individuals,
site improvements at the OPCC Access Center, the purchase and installation of new mobile
home units at Mountain View Mobile Home Park, and for planning and monitoring CDBG and
federal stimulus funds.
Substantial Amendment: HPRP
The "Substantial Amendment" (Attachment B) proposes the framework by which $553,576 in
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds will be allocated to
provide temporary financial assistance and stabilization services to Santa Monica residents
who are in danger of losing their housing. While HPRP funding may also be used to rapidly
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re-house homeless individuals, Santa Monica already has a strong and well-funded homeless
continuum of care that includes rapid re-housing activities, and has made significant strides in
addressing and reducing chronic homelessness through the use of national best practices.
HPRP funding provides a unique opportunity to prevent evictions and stabilize housing. Recent
surveys of Santa Monica residents, service providers, community organizations and City
departments demonstrate an increase in low-income Santa Monica residents that are not
eligible for government assistance along with a lack of funding for eviction prevention activities
for this population; these circumstances point to a need for financial assistance and targeted
case management to maintain housing and prevent homelessness. The program will benefit
individuals and households with incomes at or below 50% of area median income (very low
and low income) who would be homeless but for this assistance.
Santa Monica residents eligible for HPRP assistance may receive up to 18 months of short- or
medium-term financial assistance towards rent or utility payments along with housing
relocation and stabilization services, including legal services. HPRP funding cannot be used
for costs associated with a mortgage, child care, employment services, food, travel costs,
home furnishings, the operation of a homeless shelter, or direct financial assistance to
participants.
The following proposed framework was developed by an interdepartmental project team from
Human Services, Housing and Rent Control and informed by research on regional needs, local
survey data, and feedback from stakeholders. In early April, City of Santa Monica staff met
with homeless housing and .service providers, policy experts, representatives from other
jurisdictions, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and the National Alliance to End
Homelessness to understand local need, capacity and best practices. This was followed by an
on-line survey with responses from five City departments, 15 social service and community
organizations and 196 residents that assessed the local impact of the economic downturn.
Additionally, on April 22, a stakeholder group of approximately 40 representatives from local
faith communities, hospitals, social service and legal aid organizations, community groups, and
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City divisions reviewed local data, discussed emerging community needs, considered options
for the program and provided feedback.
The proposed program framework builds on existing community-based collaborations and
networks and will ensure the effective and timely use of HPRP funding and will include:
Building on existing collaborations such as the City's inter-agency Youth Resource
Team based at Virginia Avenue Park. Extensive outreach will ensure that at-risk Santa
Monica residents are identified and referred to the program.
• Eligibility assessments, intakes and case planning at central, community-based
location(s) such as Virginia Avenue Park.
• Case managers that will provide targeted housing relocation, stabilization and follow-up
services at community- and home-based locations.
• Santa Monica Housing Authority, which currently administers local and federal housing
subsidy programs, processing and tracking applications, conducting fraud checks and
providing short- and medium-term financial assistance for housing.
• Using fifty percent (50%) of the funding for financial assistance, 30% for stabilization
services, including case management, outreach, housing search and placement, legal
services, mediation and credit repair and the remaining funds for data collection,
evaluation and administrative costs.
Los Angeles County has experienced an increase in requests for assistance from individuals
and families who exceed current income guidelines for County assistance programs. To close
the gap, the County has offered to increase the income guidelines for the Department of Public
Social Services' (DPSS) prevention and rapid re-housing programs for residents of partnering
HPRP-funded communities. The City's proposed framework does not include a formal
partnership with the County; however, program participants will be linked to a range of County
services, and City staff will continue to work closely with regional partners.
In the coming months, the City's interdepartmental team will develop specific program criteria,
materials, policies, procedures and fiscal controls. Continual community needs assessments
and ongoing program evaluation may result in refinements to the approach and the annual
distribution of funding during the three year period.
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Commission Action
In addition to the survey data, six City Boards and Commissions considered the program at
their April meetings, heard public comment and provided staff with direction on the program
model, target population and program activities. The following direction was received:
• Commission on the Status of Women: Offer homeless prevention through short or
medium-term financial assistance
• Disabilities Commission: Offer rapid-rehousing for homeless individuals and case
management
• Commission for the Senior Community: Offer rapid-rehousing for homeless individuals,
money management, and legal services
• Rent Control Board: Offer short-or medium-term financial assistance and legal services
paired with extensive outreach
• Housing Commission: Offer homeless prevention through short or medium-term
financial assistance
• Social Services Commission (public hearing): Focus on homeless prevention, offer
intensive and sustained case management paired with direct financial assistance and
prioritize assistance to Santa Monica families with small children.
Public Outreach
Both reports are subject to public noticing as required by HUD. The Action Plan was made
available in the Human Services Division, Room 212, City Hall and at www.smgov.net fora 30
day public review on April 10, 2009. The Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
was available for an expedited 12 day public review, according to HUD's directive, beginning
May 1, 2009. Public comment on both reports will be received through May 12, 2009. Staff
will incorporate any necessary changes based on Council discussion at the May 12th Council
meeting. The Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2009 and the Substantial
Amendment will be submitted to HUD by May 18, 2009.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions:
There are no immediate budget or financial impacts.
All HOME, CDBG and HPRP funding recommendations and revenue projections are included
as part of the City's Proposed FY 2009-10 Budget and are subject to Council approval. HUD's
submission requirements for the CDBG and HOME Action Plan precede the City Council's
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approval of the City's Budget. Once the Budget is approved in June, it may be necessary to
amend this Action Plan to reflect changes in project funding. Upon Council approval of the
Substantial Amendment, including the HPRP proposed framework, staff will finalize specific
proposed allocations as part of the FY 2009-10 Budget and may return to Council with other
actions if needed.
Prepared by:
Danielle Noble, Sr. Administrative Analyst, Homeless Services
Approved:
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Barbara Stinchfield, Director,
Community and Cultural Services
Forwarded to Council:
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City Manager
Attachment A: Proposed FY 2009-10 One-Year Action Plan
Attachment B: Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action
Plan for the HPRP
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Attachment A
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FY 2009-10
Proposed One-Year Action Pian
Submitted to the
U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Community and Cultural Services Department
HOUSING DIVISION
Housing and Economic Development Department
1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica, California 90401
Telephone (310) 458-8701 FAX (310) 458-3380 TDD (310) 458-8696
Website: vdwwsmgov.net
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ................:.........................................:................................................. 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........:.........:............................................................................ 2
RESOURCES AND OBJECTIVES ....................................:.............................................. 14
.GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION ...........................................................................:......... 19
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ..................................................:............. 19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY ..................:............. 20
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION............ 21
MONITORING ..................................:............................................................................ 22
HOMELESSNESS AND ACTIONS TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS .................... 22
OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS ..................................................... 23
AFFORDABLE HOUSING .................:............................................................................ 24
REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING .............................................: 24
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES .................................................................... 25
FAIR HOUSING ................................................:......:...:................................................. 25
CDBG AND HOME SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 25
ATTACHMENT A -LIST OF PROPOSED PROJECTS (TABLE 3) ........................:....:..... 28
ATTACHMENT B -- CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 36
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS ....................................................:............................. 42
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City of Santa Monica
FY 2009-10 Action Plan
Introduction
The City of Santa Monica's One-Year Action Plan is submitted annually to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It delineates the City's specific projects and activities for
one-year use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds in orderto meet
the City's overall housing and community development needs and priorities as_specified in the FY
2005-2010 Consolidated Plan adopted by the City Council and submitted to HUD in June 2005.
The Action Plan details the City's uses of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds. The Action Plan describes
the following:
Resources available for program implementation;
Activities to be undertaken during FY 2009-10 and relationship to five-year priorities;
Geographic distribution;
Lead-based paint hazard reduction;
Anti-poverty strategy;
Institutional structure and intergovernmental cooperation;
Monitoring;
Homelessness;
Economic development;
Obstacles to meeting undersenred needs;
Affordable Housing;
Removal of barriers to affordable housing;
Public housing resident initiatives; and
CDBG and HOME specific requirements.
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Executive Summary
The City of Santa Monica is committed to affordable housing, investing in housing development,
rehabilitation, rental assistance, preservation and services to create and maintain affordable
housing. However, there remains a large need for additional housing. The City provides a number
of housing programs that are operated with CDBG and HOME funds.
Program 1A-1: Multifamily Housing Production
The City uses HOME funds to invest in rental housing (new construction, acquisition and
rehabilitation) developed by its Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's). These
investments increase the affordable housing stock available to low and moderate income
households.
Funding: HOME funds committed in FY 2007-08.
Objective & Outcome:Availability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH1)
Indicator/Status: 155 CHDO housing unitswill be produced over 5 years. The 46-unit Step Up
on Fifth facility was completed in Spring 2009.
FY 05106 FY 06/07 FY 07!08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual To Date
0 0 44 44 46 0 32 46 33 N/A 155 90
Program 1A-2: Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA)
The Santa Monica Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Voucher program for the
City. The City uses HOME funds for the TBRA program for Section 8 tenants, helping to sustain
tenants with supplemental funding from the Citywhen their rent increases above Section 8 allowable
costs.
New Funding: $455,000 in HOME funds
Objective & Outcome: Affordability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH2)
Indicator/Status: 125 households will be served over 5 years. During the program year, 15
households have been provided rental assistance through the Transitional &
Domestic Homeless Program and 21 households were provided rental
assistance through the Chronic Homeless Program.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08!09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual -Goal Actual Goal Actual To Date
25 31 25 34 25 43 25 36 25 N/A 125 144
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Program 1B-1: AcquisitionlRehabilitation Program
The City provides for affordable housing through acquisition and rehabilitation of existing structures.
The City will assist in acquiring and rehabilitating properties for special needs households such as
homeless and at-risk individuals.
Funding: HOME funds committed in FY 2008-09
Objective & Outcome:Availability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH1)
Indicators/Status: 48 multi-family rental housing units for special needs (shelters and
homeless)/low & moderate income households will be acquired and
rehabilitated over 5 years.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY O8/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual To Date
0 ~ 0 ~ 8 ~ 8 ~ 20 ~ 20 10 N/A 10 N/A 48 28
Program 1B-2: Residential Rehabilitation Program
This program provides financial assistance for a variety of repairs through two programs: (1) the
Multi-Family Rental Rehabilitation Program for owners of multifamily rental properties occupied by
low and moderate income tenants; and (2) the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for low and
moderate income owners.
Eligible repairs include such items as health and safety code violation, testing and remediation of
environmental hazards such as lead-based paint, unsafe or inoperable electrical wiring or fixtures,
unsanitary plumbing fixtures, leaking roofs, peeling interior/exterior paint, accessibility improvements
such as ramps, and other general repairs.
1. Multi-Family Rental Rehabilitation Program: This program provides financial assistance
in the form of: (a) matching grants for property owners whose buildings are 51 percent
occupied by low-income tenants; and (b) grants for testing and remediation of specific
hazards in units occupied by Section 8 households with children under six years.
2. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program: This program provides financial assistance in
the form of grants to: (a) elderly low and moderate income homeowners (over 62 years old);
(b) low income households with a disabled family member; and (c) low and moderate income
mobile home owner/occupants to make necessary minor and moderate repairs to their
homes.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in 2008-09
Objective & Outcome: Sustainabilityforthe purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH3)
Indicators/Status: 180 lovv and moderate income households will receive rehabilitation
assistance over 5 years. The program has been underutilized by the
community and owners ofmulti-family units due in part to the $5,000 capon
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funds. Staff is evaluating this issue as the main barrier to the program and is
redirecting $260,000 in FY 2008-09 funds to the Mountain View Mobile Home
Park unit purchase project as the priority. No new funding is added to this
program.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual .Goal Actual Goal Actual To Date
40 39 .40 28 40 4 30 49 30 N/A 180 120
Program 1B-3: Mobile Home Improvement Program The City of Santa Monica is striving to
create a high quality, affordable, and sustainable community of manufactured homes at the
Mountain View Mobile Home Park. The City owns the property and contracts with a property
management company to collect space rent and conduct maintenance activities. The park consists
of 105 travel trailers and mobile homes of various ages, sizes, and quality. Current infrastructure
upgrades (utilities, roads, fire hydrants, and streetlights) will ensure that basic health and safety
needs are met. Residents in the park are predominantly very-low and low income senior and
disabled households. The future improvements, including the installation of new units, landscaping
and possibly solar panels, will be guided by a mandate to maximize resource conservation, preserve
affordability and encourage renewable energy use. The City will lead by example by purchasing
exceptionally designed, sustainable units and encouraging other residents to make a similar
commitment to the quality and sustainability of the community. CDBG and HOME funds will be used
to purchase and install 20 new manufactured units owned by the City over the next 12 months.
Matching funds are available in the City's Redevelopment Agency.
New Funding: $740,100 in CDBG funds and $200,370 in Home funds
Objective & Outcome: sustainability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH3)
Indicator/Status: New CDBG and HOME entitlement funding, as well as $200-,000 in FY2008-
09 CDBG. program income that is newly programmed to this project and
$260,000 in FY 2008-09 CDBG entitlement funds reallocated from the
Residential Repair program, will allow the construction and installation of 20
new mobile home (housing) units in FY 2009-10.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 53 15 4 7 20 N/A 77 22
homebuvers In order to permit tenants to enjoy the stability, security and financial benefits of
homeownership, the City will continue to support efforts to expand homeownership opportunities
for low and moderate income households.
Non-Entitlement Grant Funded Housing Assistance Programs
The City provides additional assistance to low and moderate income community members through
the Section 8 Rental Assistance, TORCA and Rent Control programs, none ofwhich are entitlement
grant-funded. Information on the status of these programs is detailed in the "Affordable Housing"
section of this report.
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Priority 2A: Coordinate housing and support services forthe homeless and those threatened
The City's five-year strategy for homeless services seeks to: 1) continue to implement a
comprehensive continuum of care system; and 2) address gaps and strengthen the delivery of
services in Santa Monica. The goals are to:
• Effectively assist homeless individuals and families in returning to aself-sufficient status;
• Eliminate unnecessary duplication of services; and
• Emphasize long-term solutions to homelessness by using an active intervention approach that
combines housing, counseling, case management, and job training.
The City's overall funding strategy is to continue to use CDBG funds td provide emergency shelter
and case management services aimed at preventing homelessness as a supplement to the
Supportive Housing Program (SHP) grants-funded case management and permanent supportive
housing for the homeless. The goals of the City's adopted plan are consistent with HUD's goals of
reducing chronic homelessness and the overall goals of the Consolidated Plari. More information
on the City's efforts to reduce homelessness are included in the "Homelessness and Actions to End
Chronic Homelessness" section later in this Action Plan.
Program 2A-1: Emergency Shelter for Homeless Persons
The City of Santa Monica will support emergency shelter services for 300 homeless persons per
year using CDBG funds. This project will assist homeless persons to become housed by connecting
them with services through the City's Continuum of Care.
New Funding:. $158,085 in CDBG funds
Objective & Outcome: Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL1)
Indicator/Status: 300 homeless personswill be provided emergencyshelterservices annually.
The annual goal for emergency homeless shelter has been reduced as the
point-in-time capacity of the City's emergency shelter has been reduced from
110 to 70 beds in FY 2008-09. The reduction has been made to
accommodate the fact that more of the guests represent the chronically
homeless and require more intensive case management and longer stays.
Shelter staff report that the reduction in capacity has led to better relations
among shelter guests and between shelter guests and staff, and has allowed
shelter staff to provide more intensive services, leading td better outcomes.
FY 05106 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08109 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
450 530 450 400 450 464 300 NIA 300 N/A 1950 1394
Program 2A-2: Emergency Services to Persons At-Risk of Homelessness
The City will provide case management services to at-risk, very-low income Shelter Plus Care and
Section 8 Self Sufficiency clients. This program will improve the decent housing opportunities
available to low income "Santa Monica residents by providing assistance to .persons at risk of
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New Funding: $91,193 in CDBG funds
Objective & Outcome:Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing (DH1)
Indicator/Status: 190 persons at risk of homelessness will be provided with case management
annually.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
190 189 190. 175 190 226 190 N/A 190 N/A 950 590
Program 2A-3: Rehabilitation of Emergency Shelter
The City will perform rehabilitation of the plumbing systems and shared open space of the City's
homeless shelter and access center facilities. This project will improve the City's suitable living
environment by eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property and facilities and
will increase the viability of the City's homeless services facilities.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09
Objective & Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL3)
Indicator/Status: One public faci/•"ty will be rehabilitated within the 5 year Consolidated Plan
term. $152,175 in additional program income funds were added to this
project in FY 2008-09 for site improvements to the outdoor space of the
Samoshel and Access Centerfacility. Project completion is anticipated in FY
2009-10.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
.Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 1 N/A 0 N/A 0 NIA 1 0
Program 2A-4: Construction of Integrated Women's Recovery Center
The City will provide funds to a local non-profit agency to rehabilitate a facility for use as a 36-bed,
fully integrated Women's Recovery Centerfor substance abuse and dependence recovery as clients
make their filial transition from homelessness to independent living.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2007-08
Objective & Outcome:Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL1)
lndicatorlStatus: One public facility will be rehabilitated within the 5 year Consolidated Plan
term. Work on the project is ongoing and expected to be completed in FY
2009-10.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NIA 1 N/A 1 0
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Program 2A-5: Alternative Sentencing Program for Homeless Individuals
The City will grant funds to local non-profit agencies to provide supportive services and access to
mental health and substance abuse treatment for homeless individuals who participate in
collaborative efforts between supportive service providers, law enforcement and the criminal justice
system designed to divert individuals to services.
New Funding: $132,278 in CDBG funds
Objective & Outcome: Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL1)
Indicator/Status: 50 homeless participants will access supportive services in conjunction with
collaborative efforts between service providers, law enforcement and the
criminal justice system.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 50 NIA 50 0
Non-Entitlement Grant-Funded Homeless Assistance Programs:
The City provides assistance to homeless individuals through a number of other programs in its
"Continuum of Care" model which are not entitlement grant-funded. More detail on these programs,
including Outreach, Intake and Assessment, Emergency Shelter& Transitional Housing, Permanent
(supported) Housing, Case Management and Support Services, and the Chronic Homeless
Program/Sobering Station, can be found in the "Homelessness-and Actions to End Chronic
Homelessness" section of this Plan.
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The City provides funding and support to social service agencies and programs that serve the City's
children, youth and families. Youth services, including employment training and placement,
counseling and case management, peer support, recreation, and mediation and conflict resolution,
as well as childcare subsidies, are provided to low income Santa Monica residents through
partnerships with local community agencies.
Program 3A-1: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica John Adams Middle School Branch
The City will provide the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica with funds to construct a youth center on
the campus of John Adams Middle School. The centerwill provide positive educational, technology-
orientedand social/recreational activities for at-risk children and teenagers ages 7 through 18 from
Santa Monica and the surrounding communities during the hours they are not in school.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2007-08
Objective & Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of providing a suitable living environment (SL3)
Indicator/Status: One public faci/iiy will be constructed during the 5 year term of the
Consolidated Plan. Work on the project will be completed in late Spring
2009.
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FY 05!06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual. Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 N/A 0 N/A 1 0
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fordisabled individuals through the Home Access
Program 3B-1: Home Access Program
The City will use CDBG funds to provide services (occupational therapy evaluations, installation and
minor structural modifications) and equipment ("assistive technology' like handrails, ramps and
doorbells that flash instead of ringing) to low income renters in Santa Monica who have a disability
and need home modifications to allow them to stay in their rented home. The program increases the
stock of accessible housing in Santa Monica through the provision of modifications for persons with
disabilities. This project will improve the availability and accessibility of suitable living environments
for persons with special needs, enabling them to live with dignity and independence.
New Funding: $31,365 in CDBG funds
Objective & Outcome: Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL1)
Indicator/Status: 150 households with disabilities will be served over 5 years.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
30 33 30 42 30 48 30 N/A 30 N/A 150 123
Program 3B-2: Accessibility Modifications for Streets and Sidewalks
The City will provide accessibility improvements where needed throughout the City, addressing
requests made by community residents so that streets and facilities will be barrier-free and therefore
accessible.
While the City of Santa Monica continues its work to make sidewalks and streets. accessible, these
projects are not funded with CDBG or HOME funds.
Program 3B-3: Accessible Beach Walkways
The Citywill replace a wooden walkway on the beach that allows persons with disabilities to access
the sand. The new walkway is part of the City's ADA compliance plan.
New Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2008-09
Objective & Outcome: Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL1)
Indicator/Status: One public faci/itywill be completed in FY 2008-09.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 N/A 0 N/A 1 0
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Non-Entitlement Grant-Funded Community & Support Services Programs
The City supports a number of public and community programs for low and moderate income
persons through direct service programs and grants to local agencies. These include services for
children, youth and families, legal, medical and other needed community services for low and
moderate income residents, the administration of a fair housing program, services for seniors and
people with disabilities, drug and alcohol abuse services and domestic violence services. Additional
information on these services is detailed in the "Economic Development and Anti-Poverty Strategy'
and "Fair Housing" sections of this report.
Priority 4A: Upgrade, expand, and create additional community, park, and recreational
facilities
Program 4A-1: Beach Restroom Accessibility Improvements
The City plans to provide accessibility improvements to public restrooms near the beach. This is a
high traffic area, and many of the public restrooms are not accessible for residents and visitors with
disabilities.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2005/06
Objective & Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL3)
Indicator/Status: The project outcome has been changed from 9 to 8 public facilities, or
bathrooms. Project design is anticipated to be completed in FY 2009-10,
and construction will begin in FY 2010/11.
FY 05/06 FY 06!07 FY 07108 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 N/A 8 N/A 8 0
Program 4A-2: Community, Park and Recreational Facilities Improvements
The City will look into providing CDBG funds to upgrade and improve existing buildings and facilities
to meet the park and recreation needs of the community, especially for persons of lower and
moderate income and those with special needs.
Non Entitlement Grant-Funded Improvements
While CDBG funds have not yet been committed to such improvements, the City opened Airport
Park, which includes 2 soccer fields, a playground and a dog park, and Euclid Park, which includes
a playground, in FY 2005106, and will open theAnnenberg Community Beach House, a public beach
club, in Spring 2009.- The Beach House will offer recreational, cultural and educational opportunities
to the public year round and will enhance Santa Monica beach as a destination for the community.
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Priority 5B: Protect and enhance environmental and public health by reducing the level of
wastewater flows and replacing and relining aging sewer lines.
Priority 5C: Enhance the safety, improve traffic flow and maintain the aesthetic viability of
the City through ongoing maintenance and improvements to the City's streets
and sidewalks
Program 5C-1: Pedestrian Extension to the Downtown Transit Mall
The City will provide improvements that will enhance pedestrian linkages between the downtown
transit mall and other key downtown areas within a loes/moderate income area, encourage
pedestrian circulation within the downtown area and improve the pedestrian experience. CDBG
funds will be used to install electrical upgrades, new crosswalks, curb extensions, curb cuts,
landscaping, and irrigation on 8 street blocks along 2nd and 4d' Streets between Wilshire Boulevard
and Colorado Avenue.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2006-07 and FY 2007-08
Objective & Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL3)
IndicatodStatus: Two public facilities will be completed during the five year period.
Completion is anticipated in Summer 2009.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10. Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 NIA 2 N/A 0 N/A 2 0
Program 5C-2: Streets, Alleyways and Sidewalks
The project will reconstruct concrete curbs, gutters, driveways and sidewalks; and resurface various
streets in the Pico Neighborhood within the area bounded by Cloverfield Blvd., Pico Blvd., Lincoln
Blvd. and the Santa Monica Freeway.
Funding: CDBG funds committed in FY 2008-09
Objective & Outcome: Sustainability for the purpose of creating a suitable living environment (SL3)
Indicator/Status: 4 public facilities will be completed during the five year period. Project
completion is anticipated in FY 2008-09.
FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 Total
Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual Goal Actual
0 0 0 0 0 0 4 N/A 0 N/A 4 0
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Priority 5D: Provide aesthetically-pleasing, coherent, energy efficient, self regulating, and
economical street lighting throughout the City
Priority 5E: Provide a safe and continuous water supply to the consumer by the continual
operation of the City's Water Storage and Distribution System
Disposal
Projects protecting and enhancing environmental and public health are funded with non-entitlement
grant funds out of the City's Environmental and Public Works Management Department. The Solid
Waste Management Division continues to exceed the State's Solid Waste Management Diversion
Goals despite increases in population growth, and includes forty-nine separate recycling diversion
programs. Solid Waste has embarked on an ambitious program to approach zero waste. These
additions to current programs include restaurant food waste collection for compost, commercial
paper and cardboard recycling programs, and the continuation of our construction and demolition
recycling requirements to help the City achieve its sustainable goals and keep recyclables from the
landfill. The City is well within reach of the 70% diversion goal set by the Sustainable City Plan.
Economic Development and Anti-Poverty Activities Needs
Priority 6A: Provide for iob training and economic development activities to reduce the
number of persons in poverty
The City supports economic development programs with non-CDBG and HOME resources. An
estimated 400 youth in Santa Monica participate in approximately 26 employment programs
administered by the City, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), Santa Monica
College (SMC), California State Employment Development Department (EDD) and Jewish
Vocational Services (JVS), and other non-profit organizations. Sixteen of these training andlor
employment programs are located in Santa Monica. In addition, approximately 225 youth work for
the City of Santa Monica as Lifeguards, Library Pages, Recreation Workers,. Office Assistants,
Operations Attendants and Police Cadets. The City also has atwo-year internship that provides
hands-on experience in City maintenancejobs with accompanying individualized case management
provided by staff and classroom instruction through the Los Angeles County Regional Occupation
Program. Since 1999, 15 at-risk youth have successfully completed the program and secured
permanent employment in the trades. Finally, for 12 years, the City has provided grant funds to
Santa Monica College's Pico Partnership/On the Move Program, which offers counseling, childcare
assistance, employment services and other supports to low-income students.
To ensure the effective use of limited CDBG and HOME resources, the City regularly assesses its
housing and community development needs. Preparation of the five-year Consolidated Plan and
annual updates, along with more focused planning and special needs studies, allows the City to
address its changing affordable housing and community development needs. Staff resources are
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needed to plan, deliver, and monitor the housing and community development programs and
activities. To ensure compliance with CDBG and HOME regulations, stafftraining is also necessary.
Program 7A-1: CDBG and HOME Program Administration
Up to 20 percent of the CDBG and 10 percent of HOME funds can be used to support the general
administration of these programs. Funds will be used to administer activities, prepare annual
updates, and provide outreach to low and moderate income households. In addition, staff will keep
abreast of current program requirements and future program development by attending training and
meeting with related agencies.
New Funding: $277,273 in CDBG funds
$ 72,818 in HOME funds
The Human Services Division oversees the Community Development (CD) Program, which provides
more than $7.8 million in funding support to over 50 local human service, employment and housing
programs serving Santa Monica.
Santa Monica continually assesses its human services provider programs through grants
management, program evaluation, active participation in regional and local planning activities and
advocacy, and community surveying on social service issues and solutions. During the past4 years
of the Consolidated Planning period, the City has undertaken extensive evaluations ofschool-based
mental health services, senior service needs and a comprehensive evaluation of homeless service
delivery in Santa Monica, including the development of a Service Registry of its most chronic and
vulnerable homeless. In February, 2008 the City adopted a "Plan forAddressing Homelessness in
Santa Monica" which made the reduction of street homelessness its highest priority. The Plan was
reviewed and updated by the Santa Monica City Council on March 24, 2009. The City is focusing its
efforts on the priority populations defned in the Plan: the most chronic and vulnerable of the
homeless population living on the streets of Santa Monica; persons whose last permanent address
is in Santa Monica; and vulnerable members of Santa Monica's workforce. On an annual basis, the
City supports agencies that provide supportive services, emergency shelter, and transitional and
permanent supportive housing beds to Santa Monica's priority homeless populations.
During Spring 2009, the City conducted a survey assessing the housing needs of the community
and particularly moderate andlow income residents in orderto develop a program that will distribute
federal stimulus Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program grantfunds most effectively.
The City has already engaged in activities that promote regional social service planning in the area
of homelessness. Among its planning initiatives is its work with the Department of Veterans Affairs
and the Westside Council of Governments to develop a proposed concept plan for housing
homeless veterans on the campus of the VA property in West Los Angeles. The West LA VA
recently selected anon-profit development and service provision team to develop one vacant
building on the campus for long-term therapeutic housing for 60 - 70 homeless veterans. In
addition, the City and service providers have been working closely with VA staff to facilitate access
to VA services for homeless veterans in Santa Monica, including VASH vouchers.
The City has also taken steps through the Westside Council of Governments to reach out to
regional partners in developing pilot projects, which if successful, can be replicated throughout the
region. This includes the adoption of the vulnerability index for prioritizing chronically homeless
persons for services and housing by the City of West Hollywood and soon in the Venice
neighborhood of Los Angeles, and the recent groundbreaking for a family shelter in Culver City
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which is jointly funded by Westside cites. The City is also promoting fair-share approaches to
homeless services and housing through public education, local policy and State legislation.
Citizen Participation
The City of Santa Monica encourages citizen involvement in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of its housing and community development programs. The Consolidated Plan is
developed to assist residents of the City, particularly those of lower and moderate incomes and
those with special housing and supportive needs. To facilitate citizen participation in the planning
process, the City has provided the following opportunities for public comment:
• A public hearing before the City Council at the beginning of the FY 2009-10 Budget process
in January 2009, in which community priorities were presented and discussed.
• A 30-day public review of the Draft Action Plan, beginning April 10, 2009 and ending May 12,
2009. During this time, the Draft Action Plan was available to the public at several City
facilities, as well as on the City's website.
• A public hearing before the City Council on May 12, 2009, at which the Action Plan was
adopted by Council
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Resources and Objectives
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The CDBG-and HOME-funded activities to be undertaken in FY 2009-10 are identified in the table
below, which provides a summary of the proposed activities and their relationship to the programs
and priorities established in the Five-Year Housing and Community Development Strategy. This
listing describes the amount of funding to be allocated to each proposed activity, the funding
sources, and the level of accomplishments to be achieved. Funds will target assistance primarilyto
extremely low and low income persons Citywide and within the Pico Neighborhood.
FY 2009-10 Pro osed Pro ects
Consolidated Plan FY 2009-10 Action Plan
FY 2009
70 (FY 2005-0b through FY 2009-10
-
Project Name Objective/ 5-Year 1-Year Funding
Outcome Priority
Objectives
Objectives /
g M $
Tenant Based Rental DH2 1 A: Expand the supply of
housing affordable to lower 128 25 households M $455,000
Assistance
and moderate income households
- households, particularly
renters
Mobile Home DH3 7 B: Conserve the supply of B $740,100
Improvement Program housing affordable to lower 77 housing 20 housing M $200,370
and moderate income units units
households
Emer enc Shelter for
9 Y
SLl 2A: Coordinate housing and
support for the homeless 1,950
homeless 200 homeless B $158,085
Homeless Persons following a Continuum of Persons
Care Model persons
Emer enc Services To
9 Y
DHl 2A: Coordinate housing and
support for The homeless 950 persons
ai-risk of 190 persons B $91,193
Persons AT-Risk of following a Continuum of homelessness at risk of
Homelessness Care Model homelessness
Home Access Program gel 3B: Provide needed support 750 persons 30 persons with B $31,365
services for persons with
special needs wi}h disabilities
disabilities
Alternative Sentencing
Program for Homeless 2A: Coordinate housin and
e 50 homeless
50 homeless
B
$132
278
Individuals SL7 sup ort for the homel
ss
following a Continuum of Persons persons ,
Care Model
CDBG Program N/A 7A: Planning Activities Not Not Applicable B $277,273
Administration Applicable
HOME Program N/A 7A: Planning Activities Not Not Applicable M $72,818
Administration Applicable
B =Community Development Block Grant /CDBGJ M =HOME
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Santa Monica has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing
and community development priorities. Specific funding resources will be utilized based on the
opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. Table 1 identifies the potential
sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in Santa
Monica.
The City receives entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) through the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and administers a variety of HUD-assisted programs including
Section 8 Vouchers, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Shelter Plus Care programs. In addition, the City
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provides funding to housing and community development activities through its own local resources.
Table 2 identifies the CDBG and HOME funds available to Santa Monica for FY 2009-10.
The City will continue to support a wide range of housing and community development activities in
FY 2009-10. To the greatest extent possible, the City will seek to leverage funding from other public
and private entities to strengthen programs and activities established in the Five-Year Strategic Plan.
and this Action Plan. Local funding sources, including redevelopment set-aside, housing trust funds
and private conventional loans will be used as the local match for the City's HOME program funds.
The City. is in the process of applying for federal stimulus funds that will further the goals of the
Consolidated Plan while also creating jobs and encouraging local economic development. The City
is submitting a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan to HUD as its application for
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing grant funds, and will also apply for CDBG-Recovery
funds once they are made available. In addition, the City will be requesting funding for eligible
projects from the Departments of Transportation, Energy, Commerce, Justice, Health & Human
Services, and Labor, as well as from FEMA and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Table 1
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
L Federal Programs
Community Grants awarded to the City on a formula basis ~ Acquisition
Development Block for housing and community development ~ Rehabilitation
Grant activities. Home Buyer Assistance
• Santa Monica currently receives Economic Development
approximately $1,343,293 in CDBG funds ~ Homeless Assistance
annually Public Services
HOME Flexible grant program awarded to the City on ~ Acquisition
a formula basis for housing activities. Rehabilitation
• Santa Monica currently receives Home Buyer Assistance
approximately $728,188 in HOME funds ~ Rental Assistance
annually
Section 8 Rental assistance payments to owners of Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance private market rate units on behalf of very low-
Program income tenants.
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Table 1
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
Shelter Plus Care Grants for rental assistance that are offered Rental Assistance
Program with support services to homeless with Homeless Assistance
disabilities. Rental assistance can be: Support Services
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (SROI -
project based rental assistance administered
by the local PHA with state or local
government application.
Sponsor-Based Rental Assistance -provides
assistance through an applicant to a private
non-profit sponsor who wins or leases dwelling
units in which participating residents reside.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRAj - grants
for rental assistance.
Project-Based Rental Assistance -grants to
provide rental assistance through contracts
between grant recipients and owners of
buildings.
Mortgage Credit Income tax credits available to first-time Home Buyer Assistance
Certificate Program homebuyers for the purchase of new or
existing single-family housing. Local agencies
(County) make certificates available.
Section 108 Loan Provides loan guarantee to CDBG entitlement Acquisition
jurisdictions for pursuing large capital Rehabilitation
improvement or other projects. The Home Buyer Assistance
jurisdictions must pledge it to future CDBG Economic Development
allocations for repayment of the loan. Homeless Assistance
Maximum loan amount can be up to five Public Services
times the entitlement jurisdiction's most recent
approved annual allocation. Maximum loan
term is 20 years.
Supportive Housing Grants for development of supportive housing Transitional Housing
Program (SHP) and support services to assist homeless persons Permanent Housing for
in the transition from homelessness. Disabled
Supportive Housing
Support Services
Safe Havens
Homeless Prevention $553,576 in federal stimulus grant funding for Short and medium term
and Rapid Re- temporary financial assistance to prevent rental assistance; 30 day
Housing Funds (HPRP) individuals and families from becoming hotel/motel vouchers
homeless or to help people who are homeless Financial assistance with
move into housing. security deposits, utility
payments, moving costs
Services including housing
search and placement,
legal and credit repair
and case marx]gement
for program participants
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Table 1
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
2. State Programs
School Facilities A down payment assistance program using Down payment Assistance
Program school facility fees collected from developers.
Low-income buyers of affordable housing are
eligible to receive down payment assistance
from the State.
Multifamily Housing Tax-exempt bonds (Proposition 46) provide New construction,
Programs (MHP) below-market interest rate financing to .rehabilitation and
builders and developers of multiple-family and preservation of
elderly rental housing. For public entities, for- permanent & transitional
profit and non-profit corporations. rental housing for low-
income households
California Housing CaIHFA sells tax-exempt bonds (Proposition 46) First-time Home Buyers
Finance Agency to make below market loans to first time Assistance
(CaIHFA) homebuyers. Program operates through Multi-family new
participating lenders who originate loans for construction and
CaIHFA purchase. preservation loans
Mortgage Insurance
Low-Income Housing Federal and State tax credits enable ~ New Construction and
Tax Credits (LIHTC) developers to raise equity through the sale of Acquisition and
tax benefits to large investors for the rehabilitation of eligible
construction of affordable rental housing. projects:
3. Local Programs
Tenant Ownership TORCA tax revenues shall be used for Acquisition
Rights Charter homeownership and for the development of Rehabilitation
Amendment (TORCH) low/mod income rental housing. ~ New Construction
Shared Appreciation Home Ownership Loans
Loan Program
Santa Monica 20% of Agency funds are set aside for Acquisition
Redevelopment affordable housing activities governed by ~ Rehabilitation
Agency state law: New Construction
Affordable Housing Developers of market-rate housing may satisfy New Construction
Production Program their AHPP requirement by providing on-site or
(AHPP) off-site units at below market rents to low-
income households or deeding land to City or
payment of an affordable housing fee.
Development City receives revenues for affordable housing Acquisition
Agreements as part of negotiated development ~ Rehabilitation
agreements. New Construction
Child care services
Office Mitigation Local program requiring developers of Acquisition
commercial office space to either provide ~ Rehabilitation
low-income housing or pay an in-lieu fee. New Construction
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Table 1
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
General Fund City contributes approximately $6.2 million Social Service Delivery
annually in general funds and Emergency Housing
Assistance
4. Private Resources/Financing Programs
Federal National Loan applicants apply to participating lenders Home Buyer Assistance
Mortgage Association for the following programs: Rehabilitation
(Fannie Mae) Fixed rate mortgages issued by private
mortgage insurers.
Mortgages, which fund the purchase and
rehabilitation of a home.
Low down-payment mortgages for Single-
Family Homes in underserved low-income and
minority communities.
Federal Home Loan Direct subsidies to non-profit and for-profit New Construction
Bank Affordable developers and public agencies for
Housing Program affordable low income ownership and rental
(AHPj projects.
Freddie Mac Home Works -Provides 1 r and 2^d mortgages Home Buyer Assistance
that include rehabilitation loan. City provides combined with
gap financing for rehabilitation component. Rehabilitation
Households earning up to 80%MFI qualify.
Lease Purchase The City could participate in a Joint Powers Home Buyer Assistance
Program Authority that~issues tax-exempt bonds. Bonds
enable City to purchase homes for households
earning up to 140% MFI. JPA pays 3% down
and closing costs. Lease purchasers make
monthly payments equivalent to mortgage
payments with the option to buy after three
years.
Table 2
CDBG and HOME Funds Available For FY 2009-10
Funding Sources Amount
CDBG FY 2009-10 Allocation $1,343,293
CDBG Projected Program Income $87,000
.HOME FY 2009-10 Allocation $728,188
HOME Projectetl Program Income $0
Total $2,158,481
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Geographic Distribution
Public services (primarily homeless case management and shelters) are available to Santa Monica
residents citywide; persons needing emergency shelter will be accommodated at the Samoshel
shelter established by the City.
Affordable housing construction/acquisition and housing rehabilitation programs will be available
citywide, but will more likely benefit residents in the low and moderate income areas. Based on
2000 Census data, three census tracts (7018.01, 7018.02 and 7019.00) had significant
concentrations of minority population. These census tracts encompass the areas commonly known
as the Pico Neighborhood and Downtown. According to the 2000 Census, over 38.5 percent of the
population in census tracts 7018.01, 7018.02 and 7019.00 and portions of census tracts 7014.00,
7015:02, and 7017.01 have incomes at or below 80 percent of Median Family Income (MFI) for the
Los Angeles-Long Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. These tracts are considered areas of low
and moderate-income concentration.- Pedestrian and streetscape improvements, as well as park
expansion planning, will be performed throughout the City in census tracts where the majority of
residents are reported to below and moderate income. Forspecific projectdescriptions, refertothe
Listing of Proposed Projects.
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
An estimated 8,400 housing units occupied by low and moderate income households in Santa
Monica may contain lead-based paint. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City takes the
following actions:
Monitor the lead-poisoning data maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of
Health Services.
Incorporate lead-based paint hazard reduction procedures into rehabilitation guidelines
and include abatement costs as part of the subsidy.
Develop and distribute lead-based paint reduction and abatement information to all
landlords, managers, tenants, orowner-occupants of rehabilitation properties, as well as
to community groups.
Work cooperatively with its nonprofit housing providers and community health
organizations to provide educational material and identify potential sources of Iead-
poisoning in City-assisted affordable housing projects.
Address lead-based paint hazards in Section 8 assisted units with children six years and
under by providing grants to property owners for lead-based paint hazard reduction and/or
abatement.
Address blight in individual buildings by eliminating specific conditions that present health
and safety hazards to the public.
Conduct educational seminars for property owners on lead-based paint hazards and
provide lead-based paint testing and remediation to existing single- and multi-family units,
targeting low and moderate income households.
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Since FY 1997-98, as part of the Low Income Residential Repair Program, the City has provided
lead-based paint testing and remediation to existing single- and multi-family units, targeting low and
moderate-income, households.
Economic Development and Anti-Poverty Strategy
On a macro scale, California attempts to fight poverty with the CaIWORKS program, which is
designed to move welfare recipients from dependency to self sufficiency through employment, and
to divert potential recipients from dependency. The program's goal is to identify sufficient
employment opportunitieswith sustainable income levels for people transitioning off ofwelfare. Job-
related education and training are provided through the county, private industry and educational
institutions.
The City will continue to implement the anti-poverty strategy outlined in the Five-Year Consolidated
Plan. This includes continued prioritization of housing and homeless programs identified in the
Consolidated Plan per HUD requirements as well as other programs that address the following:
Pre-vocational and job readiness skills training including assessment and assistance with
applications, resumes, job-seeking skills, and work performance standards;
Job development and placement fortemporary and permanent employment opportunities
with businesses, industry and government;
Apprenticeships and training linkages with skills centers and other vocational resources;
Educational enrichment and parent supports to increase literacy rates and school
achievement, increase parent involvement, and lower the school drop-out rate;
Youth skill-building and development to design innovative and creative alternatives to
criminal involvement, youth violence, isolation, and loss of epportunities for growth;
• Legal services to include brief service and full representation in landlord/tenant matters,
public benefits assistance, immigration, discrimination, consumer affairs, and other critical
legal aid;
.Domestic violence intervention and prevention that offers counsel and advice, immediate
assistance in obtaining restraining„stay-away and other protective orders, and critical
support services to victims of domestic violence;
Independent living skills and assistance, and peer counseling to ensure full self-
sufficiencyand independence among elderly and disabled individuals;
Child care subsidies and assistance to working parents; and
Free health care and supportive service assistance to extremely low, very low, and low-
income Santa Monica residents including vital assistance to those with HIV/AIDS.
The City will leverage federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing funds to assist with
specific economic development activities, including short and medium term rental assistance and
financial assistance with moving costs, security deposits, utility payments as well as housing search
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and placement, legal and credit repair services for individuals who are currently in housing but are at
risk of becoming homeless or who are experiencing homelessness and require temporary
assistance in order to obtain housing and retain it. These funds are supplemented with non-CDBG
funds. The City has sought to create jobs through the establishment of development agreements
executed prior to major commercial developments that give local preference to hiring Santa Monica
residents. In addition to City-supported employment programs, City staff works closely with the Job
Developer Network, a community group of employment specialists, to develop policies and
programs that promotejob placement and job creation targeting low income youth and adults. More
information on the City's employment-related services is included under Priority 6A above.
Institutional Structure and Intergovernmental Cooperation
Public agencies, for-profit and non-profit organizations all play a part in the provision of affordable
housing and community services.
Social service delivery and housing production and rehabilitation in Santa Monica by non-profit
agencies is coordinated through the City's annual funding process. The City Council reviews
proposed projects and programs and funds those that meet the City's goals. In addition, there is the
Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition (WSHC) with representatives from agencies involved with
emergency shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services on the west side of Los Angeles.
WSHC meets regularly to coordinate efforts, including lobbying the county, state, and federal
government. The City also participates in the Job Developer Network to promote the active creation
ofjobs targeting low-income youth and adults.
The City of Santa Monica has established a number of commissions staffed by interested citizens to
monitor the needs of specific groups and advise the City Council on the best way to address these
needs. They are the Housing Commission, Social Services Commission, Disabilities Commission,
Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commissions, Commission forthe Senior Community,
and Commission on the Status of Women. The City Council also appoints citizen task forces to
address special issues, such as the 2000 DisabilityTask Force, which formulated recommendations
for meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in Santa Monica, including policy changes
targeting the lack of affordable, accessible housing, and the Task Force on Homelessness, which
reviewed available information on the causes of homelessness and the needs of the homeless
population of Santa Monica.
The City works closely with a network of other private and public entities that constitute a
comprehensive network of resources: These include key public and quasi-public agencies,
coalitions and groups, including the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency, Los Angeles County
Department of Health, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County
Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family
Services, Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Los
Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, State
Department of Housing and Community Development, State Employment Development Department,
United Way, and Westside Council of Governments. The City also works closely with over 35 local
non-profit organizations to ensure the adequate provision of housing and community services in
Santa Monica.
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Monitoring
The City currently uses various administrative mechanisms to track and monitor progress of HUD
funded projects and activities that are under its control and jurisdiction. The goal is to ensure that
Consolidated Plan-related programs and activities are carried out in a timely manner in accordance
with federal regulations and other statutory or regulatory requirements. The primary monitoring
goals of the City are to provide technical assistance, identify deficiencies and promote corrections in
order to improve, reinforce, or augment the Consolidated Plan performance.
To ensure accomplishment of the goals and objectives, the City is involved with administration and
coordination of City-funded programs and related activities. An interdepartmental CDBG team,
which consists of Project Managers and relevant City staff, meet regularlyto monitorthe progress of
CDBG-funded projects. City staff in a number of departments and divisions, including the Housing
Division, the Human Services Division, the Engineering Division,. and other key offices are available
to provide technical assistance as needed to subrecipients.
All Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts are reviewed carefully to ensure compliance with
HUD and local requirements for program delivery, financial management, procurement, personnel
matters, and other such requirements. Subrecipient contracts require verification of eligibility and
substantiation of all pertinent information and activities and include language requiring periodic and
annual monitoring of activities of financial and programmatic compliance.
Homelessness and Actions to End Chronic Homelessness
On February 26, 2008, the Santa Monica City Council adopted an "Action Plan to Address
Homelessness in Santa Monica". The Plan was reviewed and updated by the City Council on March
24, 2009. The explicit goal of the plan is a reduction of street homelessness through focusing
resources on priority populations: Santa Monica's chronically homeless; those whose last
permanent address was in Santa Monica; and vulnerable members of Santa Monica's workforce.
Elements of.the City's adopted plan include:
• Continue to seek and leverage funds, and implement innovative approaches, that contribute
to the development of a range of permanent, supportive housing options, within and outside
of Santa Monica;
• Develop a service registry and apply a vulnerability index to identify the most vulnerable,
long-term, chronically homeless individuals for prioritized services and housing;
• Continue to serve other priority homeless populations through city-funded programs which
promote best practices;
• Coordinate the activities of first responders and service providers with the criminal justice-
system to better link priority populations to services and housing;
• Develop strategies to link those not first-homeless in Santa Monica with services near their
communities of origin;
• Identify emerging needs as a result of the current economic downturn and develop
coordinated, flexible and effective responses;
• Use data, including an updated HMIS and annual street counts, to set clear benchmarks to
evaluate progress and measure the effectiveness of approaches;
• Review City policy and practices that may contribute to homelessness.
A homeless count conduced on January 27, 2009 demonstrated the success of efforts to date. On
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that night, the City of Santa Monica marshaled over 200 community volunteers to conduct a
complete, direct count of homeless persons living on the streets of Santa Monica. This count was
conducted as part of the HUD-required, biennial homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles
Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), which also included a shelter and institutional census on the
same night. The total number of homeless individuals enumerated in Santa Monica was 915, an 8%
reduction from the last census in 2007.
The goals of the City's adopted plan are consistent with HUD's goals of reducing chronic
homelessness and the overall goals of the Consolidated Plan. However, the City's plan has
prompted changes in the Action Plan as the City. seeks to refocus its resources on priority
populations. The City will continue to partially support a comprehensive continuum of care for
homeless services through federal assistance for an emergency homeless shelter, however, fewer
people will be served annually in the shelter as more of the guests represent the chronically
homeless, requiring longer stays and perhaps ultimately leading to a reduced capacity. Programs
demonstrating best-practice approaches to rapidly rehousing the most vulnerable of the chronically
homeless populations will receive priority for future funding. Federal funding will be continue to be
supplemented by other funds, including City and County of Los Angeles general funds, to ensure the
delivery of dwell-coordinated system of care as specified in the Five-year Strategic Plan.
Specific "best practice" approaches implemented by the. City, service providers and public partners
include:
• The creation of a Service Registry using a "vulnerability index" to identifythe most vulnerable
chronically homeless individuals to prioritize for services and housing. Of the initial 131
identified as vulnerable, 54 (41 %) are now off the street-18 (14%) are permanently housed.
A pilot Homeless Community Court has improved coordination between law enforcement,
the criminaljustice system and service providers. Funding fortheone-time pilotthrough Los
Angeles County will not be renewed; however, the City is looking to fund the most effective
elements of the services in support of collaborative efforts with law enforcement and the
criminal justice system through CDBG funds. In the first two years of the Homeless
Community Court, 145 persons have participated in Court services; 43 (30%) have entered
residential substance abuse treatment; 32 (22%) have accessed mental health services; and
14 individuals have been permanently housed.
• A Housing for Persons Who Are Homeless and Addicted to Alcohol Grant was awarded to
the City by HUD in FY 2006-07. The program will be fully leased (30 units) by June 2009.
Only two persons have not remained in their housing to date.
• Forty-four units of new, permanent supportive housing were created through the new Step
Upon Fifth project, 33 of these units are supportive by Shelter Plus Care vouchers and are
for chronically homeless individuals.
• The City is implementing a new HMIS by June 2009.
• The City is increasing community awareness and. participation in addressing homelessness
through broad community education efforts including an e-newsletter which goes out to
1,300 residents every month.
Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The hational economy is entering its second year of the worst recession since World War II. The
significant decline of the housing, financial and credit markets has impacted most sectors of the
economy, frozen world credit markets, and significantly decreased consumer confidence. The
March _2009 unemployment rate of 8.5% is the highest level in fifteen years and is expected to
increase. The California economy is plagued by many of the same issues confronting the national
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economy. Unemployment increased to 10.5% in March. The housing crisis continues to be the
biggest drain on the economy with median sale prices of homes decreasing approximately 32% in
2008, and further decreases expected in the future. To approve its budget and close a projected
$42 billion deficit, the state took a number of revenue raising and expenditure cutting actions which
included a cut to payments to local communities. In Santa Monica, the local economy has fallen prey
to many of the same challenges faced at the national and state levels. The unemployment rate for
February increased to 9.1%, up significantly from one year ago. FY 2009-10 City revenues are
projected to be relatively flat with FY 2008-09 levels as the major tax sources, including sales,
transient occupancy, utility users, property, and business license taxes, are impacted by the
recession, and in some cases may take several years to recover. The recession and federal, state
and county funding cutbacks, ihcluding changes to the welfare system, have all impacted the City's
ability to address the social service and housing needs in Santa Monica.
The City will continue to assess the increased demand for affordable housing, employment,
childcare and other supportive services. To avoid duplication of efforts and improve the
effectiveness of limited funding, the City will continue to work in collaboration with surrounding
jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other community groups to coordinate and monitor the
delivery of social services. This entails working with groups including, but not limited to, the
Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition, the Childcare Task Force, the Domestic Violence Network,
and others to identify and meet critical gaps in services. Fund leveraging, resource development
and coordination of services are critical activities that will be undertaken to address significant
budgetary and programmatic constraints.
Affordable Housing
The City works ih partnership with affordable housing developers, primarily non-profits, to maintain
and develop new affordable housing units in Santa Monica. The City administers five affordable
housing trust funds, implements an Affordable Housing Production Program and a Rent. Control
Charter Amendment and administers a Section 8 housing assistance program to preserve
affordable housing opportunities throughout the City.
Removal of Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City continues to monitor, analyze and address market conditions and governmental factors that
may act as barriers to affordable housing.
Market factors that tend to restrict affordable housing production are: high land costs, high
construction costs and inadequate financing. The City has little influence on land costs or
construction costs. The City does, however, have an active program in place to make below market
financing available for affordable housing projects and assists with site acquisition.
Governmental restrictions can also constrain the production and preservation of affordable housing.
The City continues to monitor, analyze and address, as necessary, governmental regulations, land
use controls and residential development standards which affect the production and preservation of
affordable housing.
In November 2008, the City adopted the 2008-2014 General Plan Housing Elementwhich sets forth
the City's five-year strategies to preserve and enhance the community's character, expand housing
opportunities for all economic segments, and provide guidance for local government decision
making in all matters related to housing.
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Public Housing Resident Initiatives
The Los Angeles County Housing Authority (LACHA) owns and operates five public housing
projects, located at 145014`h Street, 1855 9`h Street, 2006 20`h Street, 175 Ocean Park Boulevard,
and 1901-07 11~' Street in Santa Monica. These projects contain a total of 81 units. The City of
Santa Monica does not administer any public housing. The LACHA has resident managers at these
projects and has in place a modernization program to improve the living environment of each
project. The LACHA encourages participation of residents in the operation, management and
modernization of the projects owned and operated by LACHA.
Fair Housing
The City's "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing" report completed FY 2007-08 included the
following action steps to assist the City in affirmatively furthering fair housing in FY 2008-09:
• Update the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data following its publication in September
2008.
• Work with the-local newspapers to have them publish a fair housing statement.
• Work with the local newspapers and the Los Angeles Times to have them publish a "no pets'
disclaimer
• Adopt a "reasonable accommodation procedure."
The City has not adopted a formal procedure for a disabled applicant's request for a reasonable
accommodation. Generally, a request for reasonable accommodation may include a modification or
exception to the rules, standards and practices for the siting, development and use of housing or
housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a
disability equal opportunity to housing of their choice. This will be rectified in FY 2008-09.
Program-Specific Requirements
CDBG Program
The Listing of Proposed Projects describes the activities with respectto all CDBG funds expected to
be available during FY 2009-10. In additiori tothe-City's FY 2009-10 granfamount of $1,343,293,
the City anticipates receiving program income of $87,000. Any additional program income will be
programmed to projects benefitting low/moderate income persons.
In FY 2008-09, the City received $555,437 in CDBG program income that was delayed from prior
_ years, and $644,999 in unanticipated new program income from the payout of aMulti-family
Earthquake Repair Loan (MERE). While the $555,437 amount was already included in the
approved Program Year 2007 Action Plan to fund the Pedestrian Extension to the Downtown Transit
Mall project, the remaining $644,999 in new program income funds are programmed as follows:
$133,655 will fund additional public service activities of a master leasing program targeting
homeless and Service Registry recipients in a support enriched housing model. Master leasing
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is a vehicle for utilizing available funds more quickly to address the lack of affordable housing
options and allows a provider to (ease multiple housing units in a single building for a targeted
population. Funds will be used to contract for a master lease opportunity on a one time basis
only. The model program will access other funds/ programs to cover ongoing expenses or
services. The program will serve 50 very-low and low income households whose members are
chronically homeless;
• $159,169 will fund additional administration costs related to planning and monitoring of CDBG
grant funds and costs related to preparing the applications for federal stimulus funds that will
further assist the City in achieving its community development objectives;
• $152,175 to the Rehabilitation of the Samoshel Emergency Shelter and Access Center site for
completion of site improvements; and
• $200,000 forthe Mountain View Mobile Home Improvement project to purchase and install new
energy efficient mobile units.
Additionally, the City has reallocated $260,000 in FY2008-09 Entitlement Funds from its Residential
Repair program to the Mountain View Mobile Home Improvement Program.
The City does not have any surplus urban renewal settlements, grant funds returned to the line of
credit, or income from float-funded activities coming as revenues to CDBG funds during the one
year action plan. In addition, there are no "urgent need" activities, as defined by HUD, requested in
CDBG funds for FY 2009-10.
It is anticipated that 100% of the CDBG entitlement amount for FY 2009-10 will be used specifically
for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income.
HOME Program
The Listing of Proposed Projects describes the activities with respect to all HOME funds expected to
be available during FY 2008-09. The City does not anticipate receiving program income in FY 2009-
10. Pursuant to the Consolidated Plan requirements, the following sets forth Santa Monica's
specific regulations for HOME funded activities.
Mobile Home Improvements
$200,370 in HOME funds are committed in FY 2009-10.
Resale Provisions
The City does not use HOME funds for homeownership programs, and therefore resale provisions
do not apply. The City uses local funding sources (TORCH, Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund) for
ownership programs, and has adopted resale provisions under these programs.
Set-aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)
The City reserves at least 15 percent of each year's HOME allocation for investment in rental
housing (new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation} developed by its CHDOs. The City also
provides five percent of each year's allocation for operational costs to its CHDOs.
Matching Contribution
The City provides annual non-federal and state matching contributions well in excess of the required
25 percent of the HOME funds draw for affordable housing: Match contributions are made from
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locally generated funds including housing trust funds, redevelopment set-aside funds.
Other Forms of Investment
Not applicable.
Affirmative Marketing
Santa Monica has adopted the following affirmative fair housing marketing guidelines for use of
HOME funds:
No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex be excluded
from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity funded in whole or in part with HOME funds.
The Borrower shall establish an affirmative marketing and tenant selection plan for each
project containing five (5) or more units. The plan shall describe the marketing efforts and
tenant selection procedures of the Borrower to attract eligible persons from all racial,
ethnic and gender groups in the housing market area to the available housing. The
marketing and tenant selection plan shall be submitted with the loan application.
On-Site Inspection Requirements
The City of Santa conducts on-site HOME property inspections regularly to ensure that HOME
funded properties continue to meet or exceed applicable property standards. HOME units are
required to be inspected by City staff according to the following schedule: 1-4 units every 3 years; 5-
25 units every 2 years and 26 or more units annually. City staff visits a randomly selected group of
units, completes an On-site HOME Property Inspection Report, and maintains the reports in the
project files located in the Housing Division.
Refinancing Policy
The City of Santa Monica, per the City Council .adopted HOME Housing Trust Fund Guidelines.
provides long-term 55 year residual receipt loans to non-profit organizations to build new or acquire
and rehabilitate property for affordable housing. Financing costs are allowed per the trust fund
guidelines provided the "financing costs (are) as described in 24 CFR 92.206". Requests for HOME
financing and refinancing are reviewed by Housing staff and presented to the Housing Loan
Committee to ensure all HOME loans are in conformance with 24 CFR Part 92.
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Pro/ect ID/ Title/Priorit /Ob ective/Descri hon HUD Matrix Code/ Title/
Local ID y I P Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
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uuvl ivloolle Home Improvement Project 14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential CDBG. $653,100 Z
570.202 ESG $0 ~
HOME $200,370
Outcome/Objective: DH3 HOPWA $0
Sustainability for the purpose of
providing decent affordable housing. Assisted housing $p
Priority 1 B: Conserve the supply of housing affordable to lower and PHA $p
moderate income households, particularly for renters
E Program Income $87,000
TOTAL $940,470
5 Year Goal: 77 households
Program Year Goal: 20 households Total Prior Funding $460,000
Proiect Description:
The City will purchase and install exceptionally designed, sustainable
mobile home units at Mountain View Mobile Home Park.
Help the Homeless? No
Help those with NlV or AIDS? No
Start Date: 07!01/09
Completion Date: 06/30/10
Eligibility: LMH 570.208. (3)
Subrecipient: Local government
Location(s): CT & BG's
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PLoc ItID / Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/ Title/ Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
0002 Emergency Shelter for Homeless Persons 05 Public Services (General)
570.201 (e)
Objective/Outcome: DH1
Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living
Priority 2A: Coordinate housing and support services for
the homeless and those threatened with homelessness
following a Housing First and Continuum of Care Model. 5-Year Goat: 1,950 people
Program Year Goal: 200 people
Project Description
Program provides basic, temporary emergency shelter
services for 200 homeless persons per year, using CDBG
funds.
Help the Homeless?
Help those with HIV or AIDS?
Start pate:
Completion Date:
Eligibility:
Subrecipient:
Location(s)
Yes
No
07/01 /09
06/30/10
LMC 570.208(2)
Local Government
503 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA90401
CDBG ,
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Assisted housing
PHA
TOTAL
Total Prior Funding
$158,085
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$158,085
$0'
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PLo/aIiID/ Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/Title/Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
0003 .Home Access Program
14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential
CDBG $31,365
ESG $p
HOME $0
HOPWA $p
Assisted housing $0
PHA $p
TOTAL $31,365
570.202
Objective/Outcome: SL1
Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable
living environment
Priority 36: Provide needed support services for persons with
special needs
5-Year.GOal: 150 people
Program Year Goal: 30 people
Project Description:
Program provides minor home modifications for low and very low
income persons with disabilities.
Help the Homeless? No
Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes
Start Date: 07/01/09
Completion Date: ~ 06/30/10
Eligibility; LMC 570.208(2)
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Community Wide
Total Prior Funding $0
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Listin of Proposed Projects
PLocal ID / Title/PrioritylObjective/Description HUD Matrix Code/ Title/ Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
Emergency Services to Persons At-Risk of
004 Homelessness 05 Public Services (General) CDBG $91,193
570.201(e) ESG $0
HOME $0
OutcomelObjectiye: DH1 HOPWA $0
Accessibility for the purpose of providing decent
affordable housing. Assisted housing $0
Priority 2A: Coordinate housing and support services
PHA
$0
for the homeless and those threatened with
homelessness following a Housing First and TOTAL $91,193
Continuum of Care Model.
5 Year Goal: 950 people Total Prior Funding - $0
Program Year Goal: 190 people
Project Description:
Program provides case management services to at-
risk, very low income Shelter Plus Care and Section 8
Family Self Sufficiency clients using CDBG funds.
Help the Homeless? Yes
Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes
Start Date: 07/01/09
Completion Date: 06/30/10
Eligibility: LMC 570.208(2)
Subrecipient: Local government
Location(s): Citywide
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Listinp of Proposed Projects
PLoo ItID / Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/ Title/ Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
Alternative Sentencing Program for Homeless
005 Individuals 05 Public Services (General)
570.201(e)
' Objective/Outcome: DH1
Accessibility for the purpose of creating a suitable living
environment.
Priority 2A: Coordinate housing and support for the
homeless following a Continuum of Care Model
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Assisted housing
PHA
TOTAL
$132,278
$0
$0
$0
s
$0
$0 +
$132,278
5 Year Goal: 50 people
Program Year Goal: 50 people
Project Description'
The City will grant funds to local non-profit agencies to
provide supportive services and access to mental
health and substance abuse treatment for homeless
individuals who participate in collaborative efforts
between service providers, law enforcement and the
criminal justice system to divert individuals to services.
Help the Homeless? Yes
Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes
Start Date: 07/01/09
Completion Date: 06/30!70
Eligibility: LMC 570.208(2)
Subrecipient Local government
505 Olympic Boulevard
Location(s): Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Listin of Pro osed Pro'ects
Project ID/ Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/ Title/
Local ID Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
006 CDBG Program Administration
Planning & Administration
Priority 7A: Provide for necessary planning activities
to develop both Housing and Community Development
Plans to address anticipated needs
Proiect Descriotiom
Administrative activities associated with the oversight
and management of CDBG-funded projects.
Help the Homeless?
- Help those with HIV or AIDS?
Start Date:
Completion Date:
Eligibility:
Subrecipient:
Location(s):
'21A General Program Administration
570.206
No
No
07/01 /09
06/30/10
Local Government
Community Wide
CDBG $277,273
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Assisted housing $0
PHA $p
TOTAL $277,273
Total Prior Funding - $p
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_ Listin of Proposed Pro'ects
Project lD/ Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Local ID Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
007 HOME Program Administration 27A General Program Administration CDBG $p
Planning &Administration 570.206 ESG $p
HOME $72,818
HOPWA $p
Assisted housing $p
Priority 7A: Provide for necessary planning activities PHA -
to develop both Housing and Community Development $p
Plans to address anticipated needs TOTAL $72,818
' Total Prior Fundinq $0
Project Description'
Administrative activities associated with the oversight
and management of HOME-funded projects.
Help the Homeless? No
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No
Start Date: ~ 07/01/09
Completion Date: 06/30/10
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Community Wide
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Project ID/ Title/Priority/Objective/Description HUD Matrix Code/ Title/
Local ID Citation/Accomplishments Funding Sources
008 Tenant Based Rental Assistance 14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential CDBG $0
570.202 ESG $0
- HOME $455,000
HOPWA $0
Assisted housing $0
Priority 1A: Expand the supply of housing affordable PHA
to lower and moderate income households, particularly $0
for renters TOTAL
$455,000
Proied Descriotiom Total Prior Funding $0
The City uses HOME funds for the TBRA program for
Section 8 tenants, helping to sustain tenants with
supplemental funding from the City when their rent
increases above Section 8 allowable costs.
Help the Homeless? No
Helpthose with HIV or AIDS? No
Start Date: 07/01/09
Completion Date; 06/30!10
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Community Wide
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ATTACHMENT B
CERTIFICATIONS
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In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended,-and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following
a residential antidisplacementsnd relocation assistance plah required under section 104(d) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity
assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide adrug-free workplace by:
Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's.
workplace and specifying the actions that will betaken against employees for violation of such
prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining adrug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in
the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be
given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the-terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
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5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant
officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless
the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall
include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal
grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid orwill be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an empldyee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete
and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs forwhich it is
seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
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Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG and HOME funds are
consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Manager
Title
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan.
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 Part 570)
Following aPlan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that hasbeen approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plah so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid inthe prevention or elimination
of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are
designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community, and other financial resources are not available;
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including Section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2007,2008 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or
three specific consecutive program years) shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate
income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such
public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to
the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from
other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
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The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of
fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property
with respect to the public improvements financed by a source otherthan CDBG funds. Also, in
the case of properties owned and occupied bymoderate-income (not low-income) families, an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by
a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it Tacks CDBG funds to cover
the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
.exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted- and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint --Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-
based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
City Manager
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,
as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME
funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance --before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds iri combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date
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Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbyinp Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2: .The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in
addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not
identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the
grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation
of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or
other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used
(e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation,
State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio
stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the
grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in
question (see paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
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Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
County of Los Angeles
Check _ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
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The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR Part 24, Subpart
F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and
Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in
particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence,
or both, by anyjudicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or
State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means aFederal ornon-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a
grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their
impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel
and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are
on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee
(e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent
contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered
workplaces).
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of Santa Monica
Attachment B
OMB Approval Number: 2506-0180
(Expiration Date: 9/30/2009)
Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for the
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Grantees eligible to receive funds under the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-
Housing Program (HPRP) are required to complete a substantial amendment to their
Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan. This form sets forth the required format for this
substantial amendment. A completed form is due to HUD within 60 days of the
publication. of the HUD HPRP notice.
To aid grantees in meeting this submission deadline, the HPRP Notice reduces the
requirement fora 30-day public comment period to no less than 12 calendar days for this
substantial amendment. With this exception, HPRP grantees are required to follow their
Consolidated Plan's citizen participation process, including consultation with the
Continuum of Care (CoC) in the appropriate jurisdiction(s). Grantees are also required to
coordinate HPRP activities with the CoC's strategies for homeless prevention and ending
homelessness. To maximize transparency, HUD strongly recommends that each grantee
post its substantial amendment materials on the grantee's official website as the materials
are developed.
A complete submission contains the following three documents:
1) A signed and dated SF-424,
2) A completed form HUD-40119 (this form), and
3) Signed and dated General Consolidated Plan and HPRP certifications.
For additional information regarding the HPRP program, visit the HUD Homelessness
Resource Exchange (www.hudhre.info). This site will be regularly updated to include
HPRP resources developed by HUD and its technical assistance providers.
The information collection requirements contained in this application have been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520). This agency may not collect this informaton, and you are not required to complete this form, unless
it displays a currently valid OMB contro] number.
Information is submitted in accordance with the regulatory authority contained in each program rule. The
information will be used to rate applications, determine eligibility, and establish grant amounts.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 16 hours, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. This information is required to obtain benefits. To
the extent that any information collected is of a confidential nature, there will be compliance with Privacy
Act requirements. However, the substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan does not
request the submission of such information.
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil
penalties. (IS U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
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A. General Information
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Grantee Name City of Santa Monica
Name of Entity or Department
Administering Funds Community and Cultural Services Departrnent,
Human Services Division
HPRP Contact Person
(person to answer questions about
this amendment and HPRP) Julie Rusk
Title Manager, Human Services
Address Line 1 1685 Main Street
Address Line 2 Room 212
City, State, Zip Code Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone (310} 458-8701
Fax (310) 458-3380
Email Address Julie.rusk(a m og v.net
Authorized Official
(if different from Contact Person) P. Lamont Ewell
Title City Manager
Address Line 1 1685 Main Street
Address Line 2 Room 209
City, State, Zip Code Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone (310) 458-8301
Fax (310) 917-6640
Email Address Lamont.ewell~nsmgov.net
Web Address where this Form is
Posted ~"n'v'-smaov.net
Amount Grantee is Eligible to Receivex $553,576
Amount Grantee is Requesting $553,576
*Amounts are available at http://wtivw.hud.eov/recovery/homelesspreventrecov.xls
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B. Citizen Particiuation and Public Comment
1. Briefly describe how the grantee followed its citizen participation plan regarding
this proposed substantial amendment (limit 250 words).
Response:
The City of Santa Monica's citizen participation plan ensures a community
involvement process that encourages involvement of all residents, including low
income residents, minorities, non-English speaking persons, and persons with
impaired mobility, vision or hearing. The Human Services Division advertised a
public notice in the Santa Monica Daily Press on Saturday, April 4, 2009. The
public notice informed residents of the program and the opportunity to provide
comments at the: April 6 Santa Monica Disabilities Commission meeting; April 8
Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women; April 16 Santa Monica
Housing Commission meeting, April 22 Santa Monica Commission for the Senior
Community meeting; and the April 23 Santa Monica Rent Control Board meeting.
The public notice also informed residents of the Social Services Commission's
April 27 public hearing regarding the proposed program. The notice, as well as an
additional notice published on April 30, informed residents of the availability of the
proposed amendment for review and public comment from May 1 -May 12, 2009.
The proposed amendment. was available at www.sm~ov.net and at the Human
Services Division, 1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica. Additionally, the
notice announced that the Santa Monica City Council would hold a public hearing
on the proposed program during its May 12 Council meeting to approve the
substantial amendment. Residents were directed to send their comments to the
above address or to present them directly to the Council at the May 12 public
heazing.
2. Provide the appropriate response regarding this substantial amendment by checking
one of the following options:
^ Grantee did not receive public comments.
^ Grantee received and accepted all public comments.
^ Grantee received public comments and did not accept one or more of the
comments.
3. Provide a summary of the public comments regarding this substantial amendment.
Include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons for
non-acceptance.
Response:
To be completed
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C. Distribution and Administration of Funds
Reminder: The HPRP grant will be made by means of a grant agreement executed by HUD
and the grantee. The three-yeaz deadline to expend funds begins when HUD signs the grant
agreement. Grantees should ensure that sufficient planning is in place to begin to expend
funds shortly after grant agreement.
1. Check the process(es) that the grantee plans to use to select subgrantees. Note that a
subgrantee is defined as the organization to which the grantee provides HPRP
funds.
® Competitive Process
^ Formula Allocation
® Other (Specify:
Due to the existence of established, community-based networks and collaborations
within the City of Santa Monica's Human Services and Housing Divisions that
currently target eligible HPRP program participants, the City of Santa Monica will
retain its HPRP funding award and provide services to eligible Santa Monica
residents at-risk of losing their housing. This strategy will ensure that the program
is quickly and effectively implemented. The City of Santa Monica will use its new
homeless management information system (HMIs), Service Point, to track and
report client-level data.
If it is determined that subgrantees are needed to administer specialized HPRP
services, for instance, specialized legal services, the City of Santa Monica will
engage in a publicly noticed and competitive process to select subgrantees. In
addition, the City of Santa Monica maywork with organizations that provide
HPRP-related services and are able to leverage other ARRA funding.
2. Briefly describe the process(es) indicated in question 1 above (limit 250 words).
Response:
The Human Services Division will work with existing interdisciplinary, inter-
agency and community-based bodies to target at-risk Santa Monica-youth and their
families, identify HPRP resources that may benefit residents, and implement
methods to enhance broad-based collaboration, service coordination and
integration. Outreach and engagement will happen at multiple locations throughout
the community by members- of the interdisciplinary team. At-risk individuals or
families will be referred to a central, community-based intake point. Staff will
conduct an assessment, determine if the person is eligible for assistance and then
work with the individual to develop a plan. Targeted case management and follow- `
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up services will be delivered at the central intake point, at another community-
based location or in the home. The Santa Monica Housing Authority will process
the application for financial assistance, conduct fraud checks and distribute
payments.
3. Briefly describe the process the grantee plans to use, once HUD signs the grant
agreement, to allocate funds available to subgrantees by September 30, 2009, as
required by the HPRP Notice (limit 250 words).
Response:
Once the City of Santa Monica is notified of its grant award on July 2, staff will
issue any necessary requests for proposals for specialized services and develop and
offer orientation and training to City staff. After HUD signs the grant agreement,
the City of Santa Monica will work with subgrantees to develop contracts that fully
comply-with all HPRP requirements so that services are efficiently and effectively
provided to program grantees. All contracts will be executed by September 30.
4. Describe the grantee's plan for ensuring the effective and timely use of HPRP grant
funds on eligible activities, as outlined in the HPRP Notice. Include a description
of how the grantee plans to oversee and. monitor the administration and use of its
own HPRP funds, as well as those used by its subgrantees (limit 500 words).
Response:
The following is the City of Santa Monica's plan to ensure the effective and timely
use of HPRP funding:
• Help low-income, at-risk Santa. 1Vlonica residents keep their housing
(homeless prevention)
• Work with members of existing interdisciplinary, inter-agency and
community-based bodies to outreach, identify, and- engage. at-risk Santa
Monica residents at several program sites
• Conduct eligibility assessments, intakes and offer case planning at central,
community-based location(s)
• Provide targeted housing relocation, stabilization and follow-up services at
community- and home-based locations
• Provide short- and medium-term financial assistance through the Santa
Monica Housing Authority, which currently administers local and federal
housing subsidy programs
An interdepartmental team from the City's Human Services Division, Housing
Division and Rent Control will develop program criteria, materials, policies and
procedures and an implementation plan. The program will launch as a pilot and be
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refined over time based on continual community needs assessments and ongoing
program evaluation.
Subgrantees will be required to present "rapid implementation" programs designed
for quick program development and implementation as a precondition to contract
approval. Implementation plans will be tied to specific goals and implementation
schedules.
The City of Santa Monica requires subgrantees to submit mid-year and yeaz-end
reports detailing program performance, accomplishments, progress towards
outcomes and expenditures. Agency performance will be monitored by the City for
compliance with the HPRP directives.
ServicePoint, the City's HMIS system, will be used to report accomplishments to
HUD. The Santa Monica Housing Authority will administer and track financial
assistance payments to third parties. The Santa Monica Housing Authority will use
its existing payment and tracking system, the Lindsey Software system, to process
applications for financial assistance, generate invoices, print checks, and create
reports.
The City of Santa Monica's Human Services Division and its Housing Deparhnent
maintain a qualified professional monitoring staff that conduct ongoing and
thorough financial programmatic monitoring and fraud checks. The monitoring
process utilized incorporates a variety of monitoring techniques and tools into a
coordinated effort that ensures that all funded activities receive an appropriate level
of review. Currently, the following types of monitoring techniques are incorporated
into the City's approach: 1) Desktop monitoring; 2) Financial monitoring; 3)
Programmatic monitoring; 4) Fraud checks and 5) Software wizards to eliminate
mistakes before they happen.
D. Collaboration
Briefly describe how the grantee plans to collaborate with the local agencies that
can serve similaz target populations; which received funds under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 from other Federal agencies, including the
U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security,
and Labor (limit Z50 words).
Response:.
The City of Santa Monica works closely with over 35 local agencies that provide a
comprehensive network of services. Agencies and programs qualify for a number
of ARRA grants to assist low-income residents. City staff will outreach to ARRA-
funded agencies to encourage referral of eligible participants.
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• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ARRA Programs (DOL): Adult
Employment and Training Activities and Youth Activities grants
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (DOE}: proposed new
employment opportunities for at-risk youth through green job intern
program, through the City of Santa Monica
• Temporary Aid to Needy Families ARRA Program (FIRS): Los
Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
• McKinney Vento Homeless Children and Youth grant funds (Ed):
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
• Title 1 -Education for the Disadvantaged (Ed): Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District
• Head Start/Early Head Start (HHS); -Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District
• Child Care and Development Block Grant (FIRS): Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District and grantee agencies providing child care assistance
• Community Development Block- Grant ARRA (HUD): City of Santa
Monica receives and allocates funds to programs benefiting low-income
residents
• Emergency Food and Shelter Grant (FIRS): work with Continuum of
Care agencies
• Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (Justice): Supplementing
staffing for drug and gang investigators and interacting with victim service
providers, through the City of Santa Monica Police Department
Existing relationships with Santa Monica College,. the faith community, schools
and businesses, will be maximized.
2. Briefly describe how the grantee plans to collaborate with appropriate
Continuum(s) of Care and mainstream resources regarding HPRP activities (limit
250 words).
Response:
In early April, City of Santa Monica staff met with geographically targeted (Service
Planning Area 5) homeless housing and service providers, policy experts,
representatives from other jurisdictions, the Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority and the National Alliance to End Homelessness to understand local need,
capacity and best practices. In mid-April, City staff met with Santa Monica-based
organizations working with homeless and at-risk residents (Continuum of Care
providers),. representatives of faith and community groups, and other City
departments. The meeting provided an opportunity to understand the funding and
its eligible uses, to share information on emerging community needs and to provide
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feedback on the target population and program model. Moving forwazd these two
groups, as well as the Youth Resource Team and the interdepartmental team of City
staff developing the program will ensure that HPRP funds complement existing
services and mainstream resources. Additionally, local programs funded by the Los
Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the County of Los Angeles and
the City of Los Angeles joint powers authority that provides coordinated homeless
services, as well as other local services may complement HPRP activities.
3. Briefly describe how HPRP grant funds for financial assistance and housing
relocation stabilization services will be used in a manner that is consistent with the
grantee's Consolidated Plan (limit 250 words).
Response:
Santa Monica has a strong and well-funded homeless continuum of care and has
made significant strides in addressing and reducing chronic homelessness using
national best practices. HPRP funding provides a unique opportunity to prevent
evictions and stabilize housing. Recent surveys of Santa Monica residents, service
providers, community organizations and City deparhnents demonstrate that:
• More low-income Santa Monica residents are not eligible for government
assistance
• Lack of funding for eviction prevention activities
• Need for. financial assistance and targeted case management to maintain
housing and prevent homelessness
Therefore, the City of Santa Monica will use HPRP grant funds for financial
assistance and housing relocation/stabilization services for Santa Monica residents
at-risk of losing their housing. As outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City's
overall strategy is to target assistance primarily to at-risk, low-income persons
Citywide, address gaps and strengthen the delivery of services in Santa Monica,
ensure a coordinated system of care, support emergency services to persons at-risk
of homelessness including eviction prevention and case management services and
improve decent housing opportunities.
In addition, HPRP programs will complement the goals identified in the City's
Action Plan to Address Homelessness, serve a priority population, and use targeted
and interdisciplinary teams, which are best practices identified in the Action Plan.
E. Estimated Budget Summary
HUD requires the grantee to complete the following table so that participants in the citizen
participation process may see the grantee's preliminary estimated amounts for various
HPRP activities. Enter the estimated budget amounts for each activity in the appropriate
column and row. The grantee will be required to report actual amounts in subsequent
reporting.
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HPRP Estimated Budget Summary
Homelessness
Prevention Rapid Re-
housing Total Amount
Budgeted
Financial Assistance) $277,000 $ $277,000
Housing Relocation and
Stabilization Services2 $173,000 $ $173,000
Subtotal
(add previous two rows) $450,000 $ $450,000
Data Collection and Evaluation3 $79,576
Administration (up to 5% of allocation) $24,000
Total HPRP Amount Budgeted4 $553,576
Financial assistance includes the following activities as detailed in the HPRP Notice:
short-term rental assistance, medium-term rental assistance, security deposits, utility
deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, and motel or hotel vouchers.
ZHousing relocation and stabilization services include the following activities as detailed in
the HPRP Notice: case management, outreach, housing search and placement, legal
services, mediation, and credit repair.
3Data collection and evaluation includes costs associated with operating HUD-approved
homeless management information systems for purposes of collecting unduplicated
counts of homeless persons and analyzing patterns of use of HPRP funds.
4This amount must match the amount entered in the cell on the table in Section A titled
"Amount Grantee is Requesting."
F. Authorized Signature
By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of
certifications and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any
resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent
statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S.
Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
Signature/Authorized Official
Title
Date
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~r Supplemental City Council
~,LY of Report
Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009
Agenda Item: 9A
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barbara Stinchfield, Director, Community and Cultural Services
Subject: Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for
the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R)
Recommended Action
In addition to the recommendations in the original staff report, staff recommends that the City
Council
1. Approve a second Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
2008 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Substantial
Amendment-CDBG-R) (Attachment A)
2. Authorize City staff to submit all documents required to receive Community
Development Block Grant Program Funding Under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
Executive Summary
On May 5, 2009, $1 billion in funds were allocated by HUD for the Community Development
Block Grant Program Funding Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(CDBG-R). Of this amount, the City of Santa Monica can receive $361,749. To apply for these
funds, the City must submit aCouncil-approved Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated
Plan 2008-09 Action Plah (Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R) to HUD by June 5, 2009
outlining how the funds will be spent and confirming that the funded activities are consistent
with the City's five year community development strategy. This report proposes to allocate
these new funds to the Mobile Home Improvement Project and eligible Public Service
activities. Funds will be appropriated as part of the FY 2009-10 Budget.
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Discussion
This second Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R allocates the City's $361,749 in funds to
activities that address the ARRA goals of maximizing job creation and economic benefit.
$307,487, or 85%, of the CDBG-R grant funds will be allocated to the purchase and installation
of new mobile home units at Mountain View Mobile Home Park, while $54,262, or 15% of the
grant funds, will be allocated to eligible Public Service activities.
As described in the Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R, the projects receiving allocations
address the following ARRA goals:
• presence and create jobs
• assist those most impacted by the recession
• invest in environmental protection that will provide long term benefits
• minimize or avoid reductions in essential services
The City of Santa Monica is creating a high quality, affordable, and sustainable community of
manufactured homes at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Residents in the park are
predominantly very-low and low income senior and disabled households. Current infrastructure
upgrades (utilities, roads, fire hydrants, and streetlights) will ensure that basic health and
safety needs are met. Future .improvements, including the installation of new units, will be
guided by a mandate to maximize resource conservation, preserve affordability and encourage
renewable energy use. CDBG-R funds will be used to purchase and install 4 new
manufactured units over the next 12 months (See Attachment A). These funds will expand the
Mobile Home Improvement project funded with $940,470 in FY 2009-10 CDBG and HOME
funds as reflected in the FY 2009-10 One Year Action Plan.
Public Outreach
The Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R is subject to an expedited public noticing schedule as
required by HUD. The report will be available for public review and comment for seven (7)
calendar days. The public review began on May 12, 2009, and will be completed on May 19,
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2009. Staff will report to Council at the May 26, 2009 Council meeting on what if any public
comments have been received and on staffs response to them.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions:
All funding recommendations and revenue projections, including updated FY 2009-10 CDBG
and HOME allocation amounts, will be appropriated as part of the City's FY 2009-10 Budget.
The updated CDBG and HOME allocations increase the FY 2009-10 entitlement grant
amounts by 2.6%, or $34,590 for CDBG, and 11%, or $80,895 for HOME. The additional
HOME allocation, as well as 85% ($29,402) of the CDBG allocation, will be used for programs
related to the Mobile Home Improvement Program, while 15% of the CDBG allocation will be
programmed to eligible Public Service activities.
Prepared by: Gigi Decavalles-Hughes -CDBG Coordinator
Approved:
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Barbara Stinchfield, Director,
Community and Cultural Services
Forwarded to Council:
P. La nt Ewell
City Manager
Attachment A: Available at http:/Iwww01:smgov.net/hsd/index.htm
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~r Supplemental City Council
°tY°f Report
Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009
Agenda Item: 9A
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barbara Stinchfield, Director, Community and Cultural Services
Subject: Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan for
the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R)
Recommended Action
In addition to the recommendations in the original staff report, staff recommends that the City
Council:
1. Approve a second Proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan
2008 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program Funding
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Substantial
Amendment-CDBG-R) (Attachment A)
2. Authorize City staff to submit all documents required to receive Community
Development Block Grant Program Funding Under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
Executive Summary
On May 5, 2009, $1 billion in funds were allocated by HUD for the Community Development
Block Grant Program Funding Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(CDBG-R). Of this amount, the City of Santa Monica can receive $361,749. To apply for these
funds, the City must submit aCouncil-approved Substantial Amendment to its Consolidated
Plan 2008-09 Action Plah (Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R) to HUD by June 5, 2009
outlining how the funds will be spent and confirming that the funded activities are consistent
with the City's five year community development strategy. This report proposes to allocate
these new funds to the Mobile Home Improvement Project and eligible Public Service
activities. Funds will be appropriated as part of the FY 2009-10 Budget.
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Discussion
This second Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R allocates the City's $361,749 in funds to
activities that address the ARRA goals of maximizing job creation and economic benefit.
$307,487, or 85%, of the CDBG-R grant funds will be allocated to the purchase and installation
of new mobile home units at Mountain View Mobile Home Park, while $54,262, or 15% of the
grant funds, will be allocated to eligible Public Service activities.
As described in the Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R, the projects receiving allocations
address the following ARRA goals:
• preserve and create jobs
• assist those most impacted by the recession
• invest in environmental protection that will provide long term benefits
• minimize or avoid reductions in essential services
The City of Santa Monica is creating a high quality, affordable, and sustainable community of
manufactured homes at the Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Residents in the park are
predominantly very-low and low income senior and disabled households. Current infrastructure
upgrades (utilities, roads, fire hydrants, and streetlights) will ensure that basic health and
safety needs are met. Future improvements, including the installation of new units, will be
guided by a mandate to maximize resource conservation, preserve affordability and encourage
renewable energy use. CDBG-R funds will be used to purchase and install 4 new
manufactured units over the next 12 months (See Attachment A). These funds will expand the
Mobile Home Improvement project funded with $940,470 in FY 2009-10 CDBG and HOME
funds as reflected in the FY 2009-10 One Year Action Plan.
Public Outreach
The Substantial Amendment -CDBG-R is subject to an expedited public noticing schedule as
required by HUD. The report will be available for public review and comment for seven (7)
calendar days. The public review began on May 12, 2009, and will be completed on May 19,
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2009. Staff will report to Council at the May 26, 2009 Council meeting on what if any public
comments have been received and on staffs response to them.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions:
All funding recommendations and revenue projections, including updated FY 2009-10 CDBG
and HOME allocation amounts, will be appropriated as part of the City's FY 2009-10 Budget.
The updated .CDBG and HOME allocations increase the FY 2009-10 entitlement grant
amounts by 2.6%, or $34,590 for CDBG, and 11%, or $80,895 for HOME. The additional
HOME allocation, as well as 85% ($29,402) of the CDBG allocation, will be used for programs
related to the Mobile Home Improvement Program, while 15% of the CDBG allocation will be
programmed to eligible Public Service activities.
Prepared by: Gigi Decavalles-Hughes -CDBG Coordinator
Approved:
Barbara Stinchfield, Director,
Community and Cultural Services
Forwarded to Council:
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P. La nt Ewell
City Manager
Attachment A: Available at http://www0l:smpov.net/hsd/index.htm
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Attachment A to Item 9-A Supplemental
Proposed Substantial Amendment
to the
Program Year 2008 Action. Plan
Submitted to the
U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Community and Cultural Services Department.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Housing and Economic Development Department
1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica, California 90401
Telephone (310) 458-8701 FAX (310) 458-3380 TDD (310) 458-8696
Website: smgov.net
May 2009
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2008 ACTION PLAN
The Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan is submitted annually to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It delineates the City's specific
projects and activities for one-year use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME funds in order to meet the City's overall housing and community
development needs as specified in the Consolidated Plan (FY 2005-10) adopted by City
Council and submitted to HUD in June 2005. According to Federal regulations, the City
"shall amend its approved plan whenever it makes one of the following decisions: 1) to
make a change in its allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of
funds; 2) to carry out ah activity, using funds from any program covered by the
consolidated plan (including program income), not previously described in the action
plan; or 3) to change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity."
A substantial amendment to the City of Santa Monica's Program Year 2008 Action Plan
is necessary to allocate CDBG funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) of 2009 (CDBG-R). On May 5, 2009, $1 billion in funds were allocated
nationwide by HUD for this program; of this amount, the City of Santa Monica can
receive $361,749. The City is committed to addressing the goals of the Recovery Act
by funding projects that assist those low-income individuals who are most impacted by
the recession while also modernizing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and
preserving and creating jobs.
By way of this Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2008 Action Plan, the
City of Santa Monica proposes to allocate these new funds to the following activities:
Program 1 B-3: Mobile Home Improvement Program $307,487
Program 2A-5: Resource Coordination and Supportive 54 2622
Services -Homeless Initiatives $361,749
Program 1 B-3: Mobile Home Improvement Program
The City of Santa Monica is striving to create a high quality, affordable, and sustainable
community of manufactured homes at the City-owned Mountain View Mobile Home
Park ("Park"). The property consists of 105 travel trailers and mobile homes of various
ages, sizes, and quality. Residents in the park are primarily very-low and low income
senior and disabled households. Current infrastructure upgrades will ensure that basic
health and safety needs are met. Future improvements, including the installation of new
units with CDBG-R funds, will be guided by a mandate to maximize resource.
conservation, preserve affordable housing in the City, and encourage renewable energy
use. The City goal is to replace all substandard units with green, exceptionally
designed, sustainable units and encourage other residents to make a similar
commitment to the quality and stlstainability of the community. The program closely
' This funding is in addition to $1,429,872 in CDBG and HOME entitlement funds, for a total budget of $1,737,359.
z This funding is in addition to $137,466 in CDBG entitlement funds, for a total budget of $191,728.
follows Congress's intent that CDBG-R funds should "primarily be invested in economic
development, housing, infrastructure and other public facilities activities that will quickly
spur further ecoromic investment, increased energy efficiency, and job creation or
retention." (CDBG-Recovery Notice of Funding Availability, Paragraph I1, Section 5).
Program 2A-5: Resource Coordination and Supportive Services
The City of Santa Monica will retain essential resource .coordination, administration and
supportive services linking and guiding homeless individuals to special City homeless
services initiatives involving the Homeless Community Court, the Chronic Homeless
Program and the Homeless Service Registry. These funds will assist the City's priority
homeless populations (Santa Monica's chronically homeless, those whose last
permanent address was in Santa Monica, and vulnerable members of Santa Monica's
workforce) in becoming .permanently housed by connecting them with intensive,
customized services through the City's Continuum of Care. Previous funding for these
activities was provided as a special initiative and is no longer available. CDBG-R
funding will preserve one full time equivalent position providing resource coordination.
and services such as case management and will avoid a reduction in an essential
service.
Assisting those most impacted by the recession
The Mountain View Mobile Home Park is located in the Pico neighborhood of Santa
Monica, an area defined by the 2000 Census statistics as having predominantly low and
moderate income households. The majority of residents in the Park are very-low and
low income senior and disabled households. The City will be restricting 100% of the
housing units in the Park to low and very low income households. Citywide, over 7,500
households (individuals and families) currently earn less than 45% of area Median
Family Income (MFI). In 2003, when the City's unemployment rate was 4.6%,
approximately 95% of families at lower and moderate .income levels experienced at
least one housing problem (units with physical defects or lacking a complete kitchen or
bathroom, overcrowding, or excessive housing cost burden that exceeds 30-50% of
gross income). As of March 2009, the City's unemployment rate had risen to 9.3%,
food pantry utilization had increased by 40%, and local service providers reported 60%
more people seeking employment counseling services. With such significant increases
in unemployment, it is critical that the City preserve its affordable housing supply.
Most of the units in the Park have deferred maintenance, do not meet current health
and safety codes, are not on a permanent foundation and are not connected to all
utilities. The Park replacement program will replace substandard units that were never
intended for permanent habitation and replace them with. units intended for permanent
habitation. It is anticipated that the City's purchase of the new "green".units may provide
20 low-income households with energy efficient homes that they would not otherwise be
able to afford and ensure that the targeted households will be able to remain in Santa
Monica in affordable quality units.- Without the purchase of new units, it is likely that
some of the 105 units would not be able to remain in their units due to code violations
and would not have the means to cover major repaircosts.
conservation, smart growth, preen building technologies, or reduced pollution
emissions
Santa Monica is committed to protecting, preserving and restoring the natural
environment. Since purchasing the site in 2000, the City of Santa Monica has been
making improvements to create a high quality, affordable, and sustainable community of
manufactured homes that create a new standard for mobile home parks. The City is
nearing completion of a major infrastructure improvement project to upgrade or replace
utilities, roads, fire hydrants, streetlights and water supply lines and reconfiguring lots to
accommodate standard manufactured homes sizes.
The City strives to lead by example and encourage other community stakeholders to
make similar commitments to the environment. The new "green" manufactured homes
will promote energy conservation, smart growth, and green building technologies as well
as reduce pollution emissions in several ways. The quality of the materials, design and
construction of the manufactured units will provide more energy efficient homes. The
City has developed minimum standards for the specifications of the manufactured units
which include: high R-value insulation; cool roof or radiant barriers; maximum leakage
ratings for ductwork; Energy Star lighting, ceiling fans and appliances; formaldehyde-
free wood products; zero VOG paint; recycled carpet, bamboo or cork flooring;- and dual
flush or high efficiency toilets. The units, which should remain in good quality for the
next 30 years, will reduce the families' utility expenses as well as the carbon footprint of
the Park and provide long-term benefits to the low-income households, the community,
the environment, and the economy.
v: Number of
The purchase of new "green units" will benefit the economy. The Manufactured Housing
industry has been hit hard by the failing economy. According to the California
Manufactured Housing Institute records, the shipment of new manufactured houses to
California dealers has dramatically declined in recent years (see table below) to the
point where one (1) of the nine (9) California factories recently closed and more may be
forced to close in the near future.
Year Number of Manufactured
Homes Shipped to
California Dealers Percent Increase (+) or
Decrease (-) From Prior
Year
2004 10,370 +22.9%
2005 10,783 +4.0%
2006 8,281 -23.2%
2007 4,476 -42.4%
2008 2,856 -41.1
2009 (through 3/2009) 301 -62.1%
(California Manufactured Housing Institute)
The City's purchase of new "green" manufactured homes will help a manufactured
housing factory retain and/or create jobs for approximately 200 people for up to
4 weeks. Additional work and jobs would be generated by the delivery, installation and
inspection of the installation of the manufactured homes, landscaping, and if feasible,
solar panels.
Commitment of funds within 120 davs from date funds are made available to the
recipients
Both projects will meet the requirements of Title XII of Division A and Section 1602 of
the Recovery Act. The City plans to replace 4 structures over the next 12 months by
purchasing and installing new energy-efficient modular units with CDBG-R funds. Once
the City of Santa Monica is notified of its grant award on July 5; 2009, staff will issue the
necessary requests for proposals for modular units to vendors, and for public service
activities to non-profit service providers and will award contracts based on bids and
proposals by September 30, 2009 (less than 60 days after the funds will be made
available to the City by HUD on July 5). It is anticipated that 100% of the CDBG-R
funds will be programmed for activities that will be initiated within 120 calendar days
after the funds are made available, or October 30, 2009.
Public Outreach.
The City of Santa Monica's citizen participation plan ensures a community involvement
process that encourages involvement of all residents, including low income residents,
minorities„ non-English speaking persons, and persons with impaired mobility, vision or
hearing. The Human Services Division advertised a public notice in the Santa Monica
Daily Press on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The public notice informed residents of the
availability of the Substantial Amendment for an expedited public review and comment
period of seven (7) calendar days, per -HUD regulations, starting May 12 and ending
May 19, 2009. Residents were informed of the opportunity to provide comments at the
May 12 City Council public hearing. The proposed amendment was available at
www.smgov.net, at the City's Public Library and at the Human Services Division at City
Hall. Additionally, staff will report to Council at the May 26, 2009 Council meeting on
any public comments received since the May 12 meeting and staff's response to them.
At the time of the submission of the Substantial Amendment to HUD, the City of Santa
Monica will post the final Substantial Amendment along with summary of citizen
comments received on the City's website.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Gigi Decavalles-Hughes, CDBG Coordinator, at
City of Santa Monica Human Services Division, 1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa
Monica, CA 90401, telephone (310) 458-8701.
CDBG-R
Activity Data Spreadsheet
Jurisdiction/Grantee Name: Cit of Santa Monica
CDBG-R Formula Grant Amount $ 361 749 Date Ma 11 2009
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Mobile Home The City will purchase and 14A Rehabilitation: LMH 570.208(3) $ 307,487 $ 0 $ 1,429,872 $ 1,737,359'
Improvement install exceptionally Single-Unit ',
Project designed, sustainable Residential
manufactured home units at
Mountain View Mobile
Home Park
Resource The City will retain essential 05 Public Services LMC 570.208(2) $ 54,262 $ 0 $ 137,466 $ 191,728
Coordination resource coordination and (General)
and supportive services linking
Supportive and guiding homeless
Services individuals to special City
homeless services initiatives
Total $ 361,749 $ 0 $ 1,562,150 $ 1,923,899