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sr-050812-9aCity Council Meeting: May 8, 2012 Agenda Item: 9 -A To: Mayor and City Council From: Karen Ginsberg, Director of Community and Cultural Services Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic Development Subject: Public Hearing and Approval of the Proposed FY2012 -13 One -Year Action Plan Allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act Program (HOME) Entitlement Grant Funds Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing, receive public comment, and approve the Proposed FY 2012 -13 One -Year CDBG and HOME Action Plan (Attachment A). 2. Authorize the City Manager to submit all documents required to receive the City's annual Community Development 1Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) entitlement grant funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Executive Summary To apply for CDBG and HOME grant funds, the City must submit a Council- approved One -Year Action Plan to HUD by May 15, 2012. The plan outlines how the funds will be spent and confirms that the funded activities are consistent with the City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan and community development strategy. The attached FY 2012 -13 One -Year Action Plan proposes goals, activities and specific allocations for $1.7M in CDBG and HOME for capital projects, public service programs, tenant -based rental assistance, operating activities and program administration. The Plan also provides a status report on the progress of the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan. Additionally, staff proposes the programming of $185,153 in anticipated FY 2012 -13 CDBG and HOME program income to new and on -going projects. The current entitlement allocations reflect a.20% decrease to CDBG and a 29% decrease to HOME from last year. Specific appropriations of these funds have been included in the proposed FY2012 -13 Budget. Discussion The Proposed FY 2012 -13 Action Plan details proposed program funding allocations for 1 CDBG and HOME funds to address the high - priority needs identified in the City's Five- Year Consolidated Plan. Santa Monica's key objectives for the 2012 -13 funding period include: ® Expanding housing opportunities for low- income households through an increase in the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing and rental assistance; ® Supporting efforts to help homeless or near - homeless Santa Monica residents secure adequate temporary and permanent housing and receive necessary supportive services; ® Improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and seniors; and completing improvements to public facilities and /or infrastructure, including universally accessible playgrounds serving priority needs populations. Both programs benefit residents with special needs and incomes at or below 80% of area median income (low and moderate income). The City's CDBG and HOME entitlement for FY 2011 -12 was $1.97 million and the entitlement for FY 2012 -13 is $1.5 million, a cut of 24% for next fiscal year. This cut has resulted in the reduction of funds available to support housing, public facility improvements and administrative reimbursement. The CDBG program includes $1,007,058 in entitlement funds, $35,507 in prior year unallocated entitlement funds and $87,000 in projected program income funds for capital projects, public service and administration activities. The HOME program includes $496,640 in entitlement funds and $98,153 in program income for tenant -based rental assistance, and administration. Compared to the previous year, the CDBG entitlement awards have decreased 20% (from $1,261,237 in FY2011 -12 to $1,007,058 in 2012 -13) and HOME entitlement award funds have decreased 29% (from $704,439 in FY 2011 -12 to $496,640 in FY2012 -13). Due to federal spending limitations, a maximum of 15% of the entitlement amount may be allocated to nonprofit organizations for public service support operating grants. As a result of the entitlement decrease, the City's General Fund will absorb $43,179 in cuts to public service activities in FY2012 -13. This decrease has also reduced the City's 2 capacity to fund eligible capital improvement projects. Any additional cuts beyond 2012 -13 will begin to have significant impacts and limit housing, public services activities, commercial and public facility funding. Commission Action The Social Services Commission held a Special Meeting on February 27, 2012 and voted to recommend that CDBG funds continue to provide support for permanent and supportive housing to low- income people and families, including homeless, people with disabilities and the frail elderly. The Commission also voted to support the completion of the Universally Accessible Playground. The Disabilities Commission held its regular meeting on March 5, 2012 and passed a motion in support of funding the Universally Accessible Playground. Both commissions strongly supported funding for the completion of this project and felt it should be a high priority capital project for CDBG funding. Feedback received from these commissions has been incorporated into the final proposed 2012 -13 Action Plan. Public Outreach The Proposed One -Year Action Plan was made available for a 30 day public review on April 5, 2012. Public comment on the Proposed One -Year Action Plan will be received through May 8, 2012. Staff will incorporate any necessary changes based on Council discussion at the May 8th Council meeting, and submit the Plan to HUD by May 15, 2012, as required to receive CDBG and HOME program funds for FY 2012 -13. Public Hearing Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.68.050, the City has adopted a public comment process which requires two public hearings prior to the adoption of a Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. As a result, a Public Hearing was held on February 27, 2012 at the Special Meeting of the Social Services Commission to receive public input and recommendations for the Proposed 2012 -13 Action Plan. This Public Hearing, on May 8, 2012, will satisfy the two meeting requirement. 3 Financial Impacts & Budget Actions FY2012 -13 HOME and CDBG entitlement awards have been reduced from FY2011 -13 budgeted amounts. Due to this reduction, the City's General Fund will absorb $43,179 in public service activities. Staff projections for these awards were included in various account numbers as part of the City's Proposed FY2012 -13 Budget and are subject to City Council approval. HUD's submission requirements for the CDBG and HOME Action Plan is May 15, 2012, prior to Council's approval of the City's Budget. Prepared by: Sergio Ramirez, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved: Community and Approved: n Andy Agle, Director Housing and Economic Development Attachments: Forwarded to Council: Rod Gould City Manager A. Proposed FY 2012 -13 One -Year Action Plan IR CITY OF SANTA MONICA FY 2012 -13 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: w aw.smeov.net April 2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary .......................................................................... ............................... 1 Objectives............................................................................................ ............................... 1 Outcomes............................................................................................ ............................... 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... ............................... 2 Background......................................................................................... ............................... 2 Resources............................................................................................ ............................... 3 Goals................................................................................................... ............................... 3 PublicParticipation .............................................................................. ............................... 3 2012 -13 CDBG and HOME Activities ................................................. ............................... 4 GeographicDistribution ....................................................................... ............................... 6 Other Housing and Community Development Efforts ........................ ............................... 9 Affordable Housing Programs/ Projects ................................................. ............................... 9 Addressing Needs of Homeless and Special Needs Populations .............. ............................... 9 Removal of Barriers to Affordable Housing ............................................ ............................... 9 Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Strategy ..................................... ............................... 10 Public Housing Initiatives .................................................................. ............................... 11 FairHousing ...................................................................................... ............................... 11 Institutional Structure and Coordination ........................................ ............................... 12 Anti- Poverty Strategy ..................................................................... ............................... 13 Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs ........................................ ............................... 14 Increase in Population Needing Assistance ......................................... ............................... 14 Lackof Resources .............................................................................. ............................... 15 Reduction in Services ......................................................................... ............................... 15 Accessibility....................................................................................... ............................... 15 Awareness of Services ........................................................................ ............................... 15 CDBG and HOME Specific Requirements ......................................... ............................... 16 SF -424 and Certifications .................................................................. ............................... 16 CDBGProgram .................................................................................. ............................... 16 HOMEProgram ................................................................................. ............................... 16 Monitoring ...................................................................................... ............................... 17 ProjectSelection ................................................................................ ............................... 18 Program /Project Monitoring ............................................................... ............................... 18 Ongoing Monitoring of Housing Projects ............................. . ................. I .................... I....... 18 City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 ii Appendices Appendix A: Public and Private Resources Available for Housing & Community Development Activities Appendix B: Public Participation Appendix C: Proposed Projects (Table 3Cs) Appendix D: HUD Tables Appendix E: SF -424 and Certifications List of Tables Table 1 Proposed CDBG and HOME Activities and Projects, Fiscal Year 2012- 13 ..................... 4 List of Figures Figure 1 Minority Concentration Map ...................................................... ............................... 7 Figure 2 Low and Moderate Income Area Map .......................................... ............................... 8 City of Santa Monica April 2012 iii 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 The FY 2012 -13 Action Plan is a one -year plan to address the community development and low- income housing needs in the City of Santa Monica. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan are implemented by the City's Community and Cultural Services Department and the Housing and Economic Development Department. The City anticipates receiving $1,007,058 from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $496,640 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. The City will also reprogram $35,507 in prior -year CDBG funds, $87,000 in CDBG program income and $98,153 in HOME program income. 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. City staff encouraged citizen participation throughout the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process. This included consulting local organizations, holding public meetings, and encouraging public comment during the public review period. Using research and input from the public, City staff formulated the objectives and outcomes that are briefly described below. OBJECTIVES The City's key objectives for the 2012 -13 funding period include the following: Expand housing opportunities for extremely low- income, very low- income, low- income, and moderate- income households through an increase in the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing and rental assistance and services to sustain housing for special needs populations; Support efforts to help homeless or near- homeless Santa Monica residents secure adequate temporary and permanent housing and receive necessary supportive services; Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. OUTCOMES The City s housing outcomes for this planning period are directed at improving housing affordability, quality, and access; social service availability; and facility accessibility to persons with disabilities. The City anticipates the following outcomes from its 2012 -13 activities: One ADA and universally accessible playground completed; About 36 households provided with rental subsidy; • Approximately 20 homes repaired or rehabilitated, comprehensively or to address accessibility issues; • 240 homeless persons provided with supportive services; and • 30 households provided with adaptive home equipment modifications. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 -•0 ;W The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all government entities receiving federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to prepare an annual Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines funding priorities and discusses how activities will meet the community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The activities described in this Action Plan are proposed to be undertaken during the period between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The major objectives of activities undertaken during the FY 2012 -13 funding year will be to: • Expand housing opportunities for extremely low- income, very low - income, low- income, and moderate - income households through an increase in the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing and rental assistance and services to sustain housing for special needs populations; • Support efforts to help homeless or near- homeless Santa Monica residents secure adequate temporary and permanent housing and receive necessary supportive services; • Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities, seniors, pedestrians, and bicyclists; and • Complete improvements to public facilities and /or infrastructure serving priority need populations. BACKGROUND Santa Monica comprises about 8.3 square miles of land and has more than 90,000 residents. The community's residents are older, better educated, and wealthier than the residents of Los Angeles County as a whole. Nonetheless, Santa Monica does have a significant low- income population, and lower- income areas include the Pico neighborhood. The community needs found within Santa Monica revolve heavily around housing affordability, homelessness resources, and social service issues. Over the last five years, Santa Monica has focused efforts on providing new affordable housing through new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation for family, senior, and special needs households, providing rental assistance, and offering rehabilitation assistance for owners and renters. The City has also provided more than $100 million in federal, state, and local funds to serve wide range of the service needs of lower- income households. The City has prioritized assistance to the homeless, young children, youth, and seniors. The City of Santa Monica Community and Cultural Services Department serves as the lead agency for the administration of CDBG funds, while the Housing and Economic Development Department takes the lead on HOME funds. The two departments coordinated on the development of the Consolidated Plan, which serves as a five -year strategy to address the needs of low - income residents in Santa Monica. The plan identifies community needs and provides a strategy to address those needs using CDBG and HOME funds, as well as other federal, state, and local resources. In addition to the Consolidated Plan, the City prepares an annual Action Plan, The Action Plan describes how funds will be spent each year to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan is submitted to HUD 45 days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 RESOURCES In fiscal year 2012 -13, the City anticipates receiving $1,007,058 in CDBG funding and $496,640 in HOME funding. The City will also reprogram $35,507 in prior -year CDBG funds, $87,000 in CDBG program income and $98,153 in HOME program income. In order to address community needs and the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City will augment CDBG and HOME funds using a variety of additional funding sources. These funding sources may include the City's General Fund, Proposition A (transit) funds, Supportive Housing Program funds, and other federal, state, and local sources. A full listing of potential funding sources is available in Appendix A - Public and Private Resources Available for Housing & Community Development Activities. GOALS Santa Monica receives CDBG and HOME funding and also uses a variety of other local, state, and federal resources in support of housing and community development activities. The overall goal of these programs is to serve low- income persons by developing viable urban communities through the following actions: a Providing decent housing; • Providing a suitable living environment; and Expanding economic opportunities. The City has identified a range of goals in its 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan, and these include improving the lives of low-income persons and special needs groups through capital improvements, social services, and housing activities. In FY 2012 -13, the City will continue to support housing rehabilitation and rental subsidy, accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, and homeless service provision. Detailed descriptions of the activities the City will fund or undertake during FY 2012 -13 are detailed in a later section of this Action Plan. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The City of Santa Monica encourages citizen involvement in the planning, implementation and evaluation of its housing and community development programs. The Action Plan includes activities intended to assist residents of the City, particularly those with low incomes and those with special housing and supportive needs. The following section details the opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of this Action Plan. Public Hearings On February 27, 2012, the Social Services Commission held a public hearing to discuss budget priorities for the next fiscal year, including the CDBG and HOME programs. Members of the public were provided with an opportunity to share their perspective on needs and priorities. Additionally, on May 8, 2012, the City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY 2012 -13 Action Plan. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 3 Public Comment Period A draft of the FY 2012 -13 Action Plan is made available for public review for a 30 -day period beginning April 9, 2012 and ending May 8, 2012. The documents are posted on the City's website and are available at several city locations. Public comment will be incorporated in Appendix B- Public Participation. Commissions and Advisory Boards The City has established various commissions and advisory boards comprised of interested citizens and focused on specific topics. These bodies monitor the needs of the community and advise the City Council on the best way to address those needs. Commission, advisory board, and task force meetings are open to the public. 2012 -13 CDBG AND HOME ACTIVITIES Table 1 provides a description of the activities the City will fund or undertake during FY2012 -13. The City anticipates completion of all of the listed activities within the fiscal year. More detailed descriptions for each of the activities are listed in Appendix C — Proposed Projects (Table 3Cs). TABLE 1 PROPOSED CDBG AND HOME ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS, FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 - The HOME funded Tenant Based Rental $36,644 Home Access Program SP -3.1 Assistance (TBRA) Program provides rental 30 persons subsidies for chronically homeless persons CDBG and those persons at risk of homelessness Tenant -Based Rental due to government action, seniors /disabled 36 $510,482 Assistance (TBRA) AH 1 -.2 persons and victims of domestic violence in households HOME Housing Program Santa Monica. Individuals are referred by CDBG sponsoring agencies that provide intensive case management and screened and qualified by the Housing Authority The City will offer a residential repair and Residential Repair -. AH 23 rehabilitation program for housing units 20 $300,000 Program owned or occupied by low- income households CDBG households. Monica April 2012 4 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 This program provides minor home $36,644 Home Access Program SP -3.1 modifications for low - income persons with 30 persons disabilities. CDBG Provide assertive outreach and intensive Homeless Prevention case management to chronically homeless $72,469 and Stabilization in H -1.2 persons in the CHP Assertive Case 50 persons Housing Program Management and Homeless Community CDBG Court Programs. Monica April 2012 4 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 Family Self Sufficiency Program H-1.2 This program assists families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program in achieving economic independence and securing a living wage within five years. 1 public $64,174 CDBG Universally Accessible CD -10.1, This program assists homeless persons with facility Shelter Plus Care disabilities to obtain and maintain housing beyond ADA requirements to maximize the Program - H -1.2 through the provision of comprehensive g P 190 persons CDBG CDBG CHDO Operational n case management services and rental disabilities. planned $24,832 CDBG Program assistance. Administer the CDBG program in served 12 Administration This program provides case management, compliance with federal regulations and N/A CDBG CDBG vocational training, benefits assistance, $23,979 Sanctuary H -1.2 permanent housing retention, and other CDBG services to formerly homeless persons with mental illness. HOME Program Construction of a universally accessible 1 public $59,479 Universally Accessible CD -10.1, playground at South Beach Park to go facility 00 beyond ADA requirements to maximize the CDBG CDBG Playground CD -12.2 inclusion of children with various types of project CHDO Operational AH -1 disabilities. planned $24,832 CDBG Program .1 Administer the CDBG program in served 12 Administration PA -1.1 compliance with federal regulations and N/A CDBG CDBG local nolicies. HOME Program Administer the HOME program in $59,479 Administration PA -1.1 compliance with federal regulations and N/A HOME local policies. - Sustain operational capacity of a local 1 450 CHDO Operational AH -1 developer of affordable housing for low and , households $24,832 Costs .1 moderate income households in Santa served HOME Monica. City of Santa Monica - 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 5 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Depending on the type of need being addressed, resources may or may not be geographically targeted. Most of the City's FY 2012 -13 programs and projects will be available to residents citywide. One project will be available in specific areas: • A universally accessible playground will be built at South Beach Park, located at 3400 Barnard Way, adjacent to Santa Monica State Beach. Figure 1 shows the projects funded during this five -year funding period on a map of areas with minority concentrations, and Figure 2 depicts projects with a specific location on a map of low- income areas. Assistance to improve public facilities may be provided outside of low- income areas if the project primarily benefits low- income households or persons presumed to be low- income, such as adults with disabilities. Public services are not geographically targeted. Services will be provided in such a manner as to provide the greatest level of availability to the widest area possible. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DiJNS # 074152596 6 Figure 1 Minority Concentration Map City of Santa Monica - 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 7 Figure 2 Low and Moderate Income Area Map y� sp �4 v' Q} 3 i y 401 l sue. �x3 Univeaally Accessible Plovoround City of Santa Monica April 2012 Legend t Santa Monica City Limit m,eoa Census Tracts r ; a Block Groups ' Low and Moderate Income Area u � g 1' 8 lop tk' i I "I a Santa Monica Is an exception city and low and moderate Income - areas are defined by census block groups s with 38.5% or more low /moderate population. CDBG law authorizes an exception for grantees with no or very few 1 areas In which 51 percent of the residents are low and moderate `f Income to be able to undedake area benefit activities. 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 OTHER HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Santa Monica has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. These funding sources include CDBG, HOME, Housing Choice Voucher, Family Self Sufficiency, and Shelter Plus Care, among others. The City also makes available over $30 million in local funding annually in support of housing and community development priorities. Specific funding resources will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. The funding resources table in Appendix A identifies the potential sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in Santa Monica. The City will continue to support a wide range of housing and community development activities in FY 2012- 13. 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 Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. Local funding sources, housing trust funds, and private conventional loans will be used as the local match for the City's HOME program funds. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS/ PROJECTS The City works in partnership with affordable housing developers, primarily non - profits, to maintain, rehabilitate, 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. ADDRESSING NEEDS OF HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS The City plans to use its CDBG funds to promote the local provision of services for low- income Santa Monica residents. Several of the City's proposed FY 2012 -13 programs will directly benefit special needs groups, including people with disabilities (Home Access Program) and homeless (various supportive assistance and housing programs). Homeless program priorities are based on the Action Plan to Address Homelessness, which prioritizes housing and care for chronically homeless Santa Monica residents, including chronically homeless veterans. The City also has a Human Services Grants Program, which provides approximately $7.5 million annually to more than 50 programs, most of whom serve special needs populations. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING As defined by the Consolidated Plan regulations, a barrier to affordable housing is a public policy such as land use controls, property taxes, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limits, and other policies. The City will continue to monitor, analyze, and address market conditions and governmental factors that may act as a barrier to affordable housing. The State of California requires each city and county to prepare a Housing Element every five years. The Housing Element includes an analysis of constraints to housing and programs and strategies to reduce or remove those constraints. Constraints that must be addressed include public policies and regulations that limit the availability of housing, particularly affordable housing. City of Santa Monica 201243 Action Plan April 2012 - DUNS # 074152596 9 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 governmental regulations, land use controls, and residential development standards that affect the production and preservation of affordable housing. In November 2008, the City adopted the 2008 -2014 General Plan Housing Element which 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. In July 2010, the City adopted the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) which encompasses the community's visions for Santa Monica's future. The Plan is designed to maintain our City's character, protect our neighborhoods, manage our transportation systems, and encourage additional housing in a sustainable manner that ensures a high quality of life for all Santa Monicans now and in the future. LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION STRATEGY An estimated 11,250 housing units occupied by low- 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, or owner- 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 lead - poisoning in City- assisted affordable housing projects. • Address lead -based paint hazards in Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assisted units with children six years and under by providing grants to property owners for lead -based paint hazard reduction 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. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 10 Lead -based paint testing and remediation is an eligible expense in the City's Residential Repair Program, funded at $300,000 in FY 2012 -13, which also provides funds for general rehabilitation of existing single- and multi- family units owned or rented by low- income households. PUBLIC HOUSING INITIATIVES The City of Santa Monica does not own or operate any public housing. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority (LACHA) owns and operates five public housing projects in Santa Monica. These projects contain a total of 81 units. LACHA has resident managers at these projects and has in place a modernization program to improve the living environment of each project. LACHA encourages participation of residents in the operation, management, and modernization of the public housing properties they own and operate. FAIR HOUSING Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Fair housing is crucial to ensuring that persons of like income levels have equal access to housing. HUD requires that jurisdictions receiving federal funds commit to affirmatively further fair housing. According to HUD, a fair housing impediment is considered to be "any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin." Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice A key part to affirmatively further fair housing is the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (A)) which will be updated and released in July 2012. The City of Santa Monica's Fiscal Year 2007 Al analyzed the following as possible impediments to fair housing choice: Housing discrimination. On average about 13 complaints are handled by the City Consumer Protection Unit per year. Around six complaints per year are also filed with HUD and the California Department of Fair and Equal Housing. Complaints were on a variety of topics, including disability, race and ethnicity, and familial status. Most complaints were labeled "no cause" or resolved. Discriminatory loan practices. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data from 2010 indicates that loan approval and denial rates for home purchases, refinancing and home improvement in Santa Monica are consistent Los Angeles County averages. The data also indicate that no correlation exists between loan denial rates and Santa Monica census tracts with higher minority populations. Loan denial rates were also consistent among racial and ethnic groups, with one exception of a slightly higher denial rate for Hispanics (31% versus 25% county- wide), although the same size was small and may not be representative. Actions Taken to Address Fair Housing Issues The City of Santa Monica's Consumer Protection Unit in the City Attorney's Office takes an active role in ensuring fair housing opportunities. The Consumes Protection Unit has two primary responsibilities: Enforcing local, state, and federal laws to assure that consumers are treated fairly and lawfully. City of Santa Monica April 2012 11 DUNS # 074152596 • Investigating complaints involving charges of discrimination based on race, age, children, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or infection with AIDS. In addition to fair housing complaint investigation, the Consumer Protection Unit also educates landlords and the real estate community on fair housing laws, provides mediation services, and conducts community outreach throughout the year. The City s Rent Control Board also monitors evictions and advises Santa Monica tenants of their rights. Santa Monica's Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Harassment laws, among others, help to assure that tenants are not discriminated against by building owners. Other agencies, such as the Santa Monica Housing Authority, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California Department of Fair and Equal Housing, and HUD also offer assistance to persons with fair housing issues. New housing development subsidized by federal funding must have an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, which sets the steps that developers or property managers must take to reach out to various populations during the property rental or sale. The Marketing Plan specifically targets potential tenants, underrepresented minority, economically disadvantaged populations and homebuyers to better integrate them into the community. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION Implementation of CDBG and HOME funds are shared by the Community and Cultural Services Department (CCS) and the Housing and Economic Development Department (HED). The Human Services Division of the CCS oversees CDBG funding, while the Housing and Economic Division of the HED oversees HOME funding. The two agencies work closely to ensure they meet shared project goals and take a consistent approach to administering projects. In addition, these divisions work with public agencies, for - profit, and non - profit organizations that 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 approves projects and programs 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 westside of Los Angeles. WSHC meets regularly to coordinate efforts, including lobbying the county, state, and federal government. The City administers the Trades Intern Program to promote the active creation of jobs 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 Commission, Commission for the Senior Community, and Commission on the Status of Women. 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 California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Employment Development Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 12 Services, Los Angeles County Department of Health, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Santa Monica -Malibu Unified School District, United Way, and Westside Council of Governments. The City also partners with over 30 local non - profit organizations to ensure the adequate provision of housing and community services in Santa Monica. More information on the City's non - profit partners can be found in the Human Services Grants Program. ANTI - POVERTY STRATEGY The objectives and strategies of this Plan are generally focused on reducing the number of families in poverty, improving the quality of life for the poorest of families, and lessening the impacts of poverty. Strategies include those addressing affordable housing, special needs housing, homelessness, public facilities, public improvements, and economic development. The movement of people above the poverty line involves a variety of policies and programs that extend beyond providing opportunities for employment at a living wage. Access to education, transportation, childcare, and housing are key components that can assist persons to secure and retain economically self - sustaining employment. The City will employ a variety of strategies to help alleviate poverty, including efforts to stimulate economic growth and job opportunities, and to provide Santa Monica residents with the skills and abilities required to take advantage of those opportunities. On a macro scale, California attempts to fight poverty with the CalWORKS program, which is designed to move welfare recipients from dependency to self sufficiency through employment, and to divest potential recipients from dependency. The program's goal is to identify sufficient employment opportunities with sustainable income levels for people transitioning off of welfare. Job - related education and training are provided through the county, private industry and educational institutions. The City will support programs that encourage the following needs in an attempt to assist families and individuals living in poverty: • Job development and placement for internship, apprenticeship, and permanent employment opportunities with a focus on career -track jobs; • Educational enrichment, skill- building, and parental support to encourage children and youth to be healthy, succeed in school, avoid gang activity, and prepare for productive adulthood; • 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; • Independent living skills and assistance, and peer counseling to ensure full self - sufficiency and independence among elderly and disabled individuals; • Child care and after- school program subsidies, financial assistance, and assistance to working parents; and City of Santa Monica 2092 -13 Action Plan April 2012 - DUNS # 074152596 13 Free health care, including mental health counseling, 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 seek to leverage other federal, state, and local funds to assist homeless and near- homeless households with rental assistance, housing search and placement, and legal and credit repair services. 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 with local agencies focused on employment to develop policies and programs that promote job placement and job creation targeting low- income youth and adults. OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS Santa Monica, like the rest of California and the U.S., has faced significant challenges related to the economic downturn. Unemployment rates are still above nine percent. Although Santa Monica's foreclosure rate is lower than other Los Angeles County jurisdictions, housing prices have decreased. City revenues are projected to be relatively flat as 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, including changes to the welfare system, have all impacted the City's ability to address the social service and housing needs in Santa Monica. On December 29, 2011, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion to uphold Assembly Bill 26, which required the dissolution of redevelopment in California, effective February 1, 2012. This decision is devastating for Santa Monica as redevelopment was the principal funding source for the community's priority projects including affordable housing. Over the past 10 years, the Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency invested nearly $300 million in the community, with approximately half of those funds used to finance 1,700 units affordable to low income working families and individuals. The loss of redevelopment essentially destroys the City's ability to continue its affordable housing program. Prior to dissolution, redevelopment funds of nearly $283 million were planned to be invested over the next five years to fund capital improvement projects and affordable housing. In terms of economic development and jobs, using federal ARRA stimulus standards, the new construction and rehabilitation projects associated with the $283 million investment would have created over 5,000 full- time - equivalent construction- related jobs. Given the loss of redevelopment funds, the City will need to explore opportunities to secure other sources to address the community's affordable housing needs. Discussions with City staff, non -profit service providers, and City commissions and boards provided insight into specific challenges to meeting underserved needs. INCREASE IN POPULATION NEEDING ASSISTANCE There are a greater number of people seeking assistance, including people who have not previously required housing or social service assistance. These households are not familiar with navigating the social service agency programs. In the past, these "first -time assistance" households needed only one -time or very short - term assistance to recover economic stability. However, the current average length of job search has stretched to seven months, which means these households require longer -term assistance. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan ApM 2012 DUNS # 074152596 14 LACK OF RESOURCES A common theme is that the resources available to address underserved needs are not sufficient and have declined with the economic downturn. Resources at non - profit agencies are generally less than required to meet the level of need and include funding, staff, staff with the appropriate skills and knowledge, facilities, and leadership. Despite the very large amounts of funding put forth by the City and private sources in support of housing and community development activities, more funding is needed. Many organizations have experienced a drop in private donations as households impacted by the economic recession have less discretionary income to donate to nonprofit groups. REDUCTION IN SERVICES The City, State of California, and many non - profits face stagnating revenues or budget deficits. When other funding sources cannot be found to supplant those lost, service cutbacks are often the only way to balance budgets. The State of California has cut many social service programs, and is considering more and deeper cuts that will negatively impact low- income households. During spring 2009, the City conducted a survey assessing the housing needs of the community and particularly moderate and low income residents in order to develop a program to effectively distribute federal stimulus Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program (HPRP) grant funds. Due to overwhelming demand, the program fully expended its financial assistance funds and is closed to new participants. Case management and financial assistance to those households currently enrolled in the program concluded for all households in March 2012. HUD will not reallocate unused funds from other communities; therefore, with no imminent source of additional funding, the City closed HPRP in March 2012. Households who need continued case management, and any new households needing assistance, will be referred to other resources in the community. ACCESSIBILITY Lack of accessibility to services can be the result of lack of transportation for those in need, services that are not delivered in a culturally appropriate manner or in the appropriate language, burdensome prerequisites to accessing services ("red tape "), and services that are not provided in proximity to those in need. Lack of transportation is a particular challenge for those who do not drive, do not have a car, or are elderly and for persons with disabilities. Transportation to services needs to be appropriate for the population in need, such as "door- through -door" transit for the elderly and persons with disabilities. AWARENESS OF SERVICES The lack of awareness of the availability of services by those in need and a lack of knowledge about how to access services are significant obstacles to the provision of services. Outreach to those in need should be significant and culturally appropriate. 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, non - profit organizations, and City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan ApM 2012 DUNS # 074152596 1s �, nr 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 Child Care & Early Education 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 budget and programmatic constraints. SF -424 AND CERTIFICATIONS The SF -424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and HUD - required CDBG and HOME certifications are included in Appendix E - SF -424 and Certifications. CDBG PROGRAM The Listing of Proposed Projects describes the activities with respect to all CDBG funds expected to be available during FY 2012 -13. The City anticipates receiving approximately $87,000 in program income in FY 2012 -13. It is anticipated that 100 percent of the CDBG entitlement amount for FY 2012 -13 will be used specifically for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate- income. In addition, there ate no "urgent need" activities, as defined by HUD, requested in CDBG funds for FY 2012 -13. HOME PROGRAM The Listing of Proposed Projects describes the activities with respect to all HOME funds expected to be available during FY 2012 -13. The City anticipates using approximately $98,153 in program income in FY 2012 -13. The following topics cover Santa Monica's specific regulations for HOME funded activities. 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 funded agency must establish an affirmative marketing and tenant selection plan for each project containing five or more units. The plan shall describe the marketing efforts and tenant selection procedures 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. City of Santa Monica April 2012 16 DUNS # 074152596 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 (TORCA, Indusionary Housing Trust Fund) for ownership programs, and has adopted resale provisions under these programs. Set -aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) The City has committed over 45% of its cumulative HOME allocation for investment in rental housing (new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation) developed by its CHDOs, exceeding the HOME program's requirement to reserve at least 15 percent of each year's HOME allocation for this purpose. The City also provides five percent of each year's allocation for operational costs to its CHDOs. Matching Contribution The City has provided annual non - federal and state matching contributions well in excess of the required 25 percent of the HOME funds draw for affordable housing and maintain a credit balance. Match contributions have traditionally been made from redevelopment housing funds, but since California State Legislature dissolved redevelopment agencies and the associated funding source during FY11 -12, matching funds will come from other locally generated funds. On -Site Inspection Requirements The City of Santa Monica 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 three years; 5 -25 units every two 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. 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: • Provide technical assistance to grant administrators and staff. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 17 r • Ensure activities are carried out in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. • Identify deficiencies and promote corrections in order to improve the City's ability to adhere to the Consolidated Plan objectives and annual goals. PROJECT SELECTION All Requests for Proposal (RFPs), loans, 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. Subrecipients are also required to enter into agreements that specify objectives, scope of work, applicable timelines and performance targets, budget, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and monitoring and reporting requirements. PROGRAM/ PROJECT MONITORING To ensure the accomplishments of the goals and objectives, the City is involved with administration and coordination of all City - funded programs and related activities. An inter - departmental team, which consists of project managers and relevant City staff, meets quarterly to monitor the progress of CDBG- and HOME - funded projects. City staff in a number of departments and divisions, including Human Services, Housing and Economic Development, Engineering, and other key offices, provides technical assistance as needed to subrecipients. During project implementation, subrecipients are required to submit periodic progress reports detailing project progress toward objectives, problems and /or resolution to meeting goals, and quantitative participation data by ethnicity, income, and household status. Periodic reports and payment requests are reviewed for compliance with the project agreement, budget consistency, and documentation of expenditures. Subrecipients are advised of any procedural errors and /or ineligible activities, and provided with technical assistance as needed. Upon project completion, project sponsors are required to submit completion reports identifying program /project accomplishments, including number of persons or households served, ethnicity, and income level. Projects are subject to an on -site performance and financial audit review on a selective basis during project implementation or upon completion of a project. Priority for on -site performance and /or audit review is given to high -risk programs. ONGOING MONITORING OF HOUSING PROJECTS Affordable housing development projects must submit annual compliance reports throughout the period of required affordability. These reports are designed to ensure continued compliance with federal regulations, affordability and use restrictions, and other requirements as specified in project loan documents. In addition, all HOME and CDBG- assisted projects will be subject to periodic on -site inspections to ensure continued compliance with federal housing quality standards. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 is . FEDERAL, LOCALRESOURCES i f a 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. The table below 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 Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and administers a variety of HUD - assisted programs including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, Family Self- Sufficiency, and Shelter Plus Care programs. In addition, the City provides funding to housing and community development activities through its own local resources. The table below identifies the CDBG and HOME funds available to Santa Monica for FY 2012 -13. The City will continue to support a wide range of housing and community development activities in FY 2012- 13. To the extent possible, the City will seek to leverage funding from other public and private entities to strengthen programs and activities established in the Consolidated 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. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Federal Programs Community Development Grants awarded to the City on a formula • Acquisition Block Grant basis for housing and community • Rehabilitation development activities. The City will receive $1,007,058 from the federal Community • Home buyer assistance Development Block Grant (CDBG) program • Economic development • Homeless assistance • Public services HOME Flexible grant program awarded to the City • Acquisition on a formula basis for housing activities. The City will receive $496,640 in HOME • Rehabilitation Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) • Home buyer assistance funds. • Rental assistance Section 8 - Rental assistance payments to owners of • Rental assistance private market rate units on behalf of very Rental Assistance Program low- income tenants. Shelter Plus Care Program Vouchers for rental assistance that are • Rental assistance offered with support services to homeless with disabilities. Rental assistance can be: • Homeless assistance Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (SR01- • Support services project -based rental assistance administered by the local PHA with state or local government application. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 A -1 JoUUJUl- 13UNUU 1 ULIL 1 nJJ1Jletlt:c - ylvvluUJ 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 (TBRA) - vouchers for rental assistance. Project -Based Rental Assistance - grants to provide rental assistance through contracts between grant recipients and owners of buildings. Section 108 Loan Provides loan guarantee to CDBG o Acquisition entitlement jurisdictions for pursuing large capital improvement or other projects. The o Rehabilitation jurisdictions must pledge it to future CDBG • Home buyer assistance allocations for repayment of the loan. y Economic development Maximum loan amount can be up to five times the entitlement jurisdiction's most • Homeless assistance recent approved annual allocation. • Public services Maximum loan term is 20 years. Supportive Housing Grants for development of supportive o Transitional housing Program (SHP) housing and support services to assist o Permanent housing homeless persons in the transition from g homelessness. fordisabled • Supportive housing • Support services • Safe havens Serial Inebriate Program Outreach and intervention program to • Housing (SIP) engage. chronically homeless serial o Homeless assistance inebriates into housing and services. Provides permanent housing for residents willing to participate in treatment, and works to reduce the number of contacts these individuals have with local emergency services. State Programs School Facilities Program A down payment assistance program using • Down payment assistance 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 o New construction, Programs (MHP) below - market interest rate financing to rehabilitation, and builders and developers of multiple - family preservation of permanent and elderly rental housing. For public entities, for - profit, and non - profit agencies. and transitionalrental housing for low- income households 2012 -2013 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 A -2 California Housing Finance CaIHFA sells tax- exempt bonds (Proposition e First -time home buyer Agency (CaIHFA) 46) to make below market loans to first time assistance homebuyers. Program operates through participating lenders who originate loans for • Multi- family new CalHFA purchase. construction and preservation loans • Mortgage insurance Low- Income Housing Tax Federal and State tax credits enable • New construction Credits (LIHTC) developers to raise equity through the sale of tax benefits to large investors for the • Acquisition and construction of affordable rental housing. rehabilitation of eligible projects Local Programs Tenant Ownership Rights TORCA tax revenues shall be used for • Acquisition Charter Amendment homeownership and for the development of ( TORCA) Shared low /mod income rental housing. • Rehabilitation Appreciation Loan Program - e New construction • Home ownership loans Affordable Housing Developers of market -rate housing may e New construction Production Program satisfy their AHPP requirement by providing (AHPP) on -site or off -site units at below market rents to low- income households or deeding land to City or payment of an affordable housing fee. Development Agreements City receives revenues for affordable e Acquisition housing as part of negotiated development agreements. • Rehabilitation • New construction • Child care service: Office Mitigation Local program requiring developers of • Acquisition commercial office space to either provide low- income housing or pay an in -lieu fee. • Rehabilitation e New construction General Fund The City's General Fund is funded by a • Social service delivery number of taxes, and can be used to support activities that meet the City's goals. • Emergency housing assistance County Proposition A Approved by Los Angeles County voters in • Public transit Funds 1950. It increased the sales tax by 0.5 cents for purchases within the County. The Prop A monies are used to fund public transit within the County. Private Resources /Financing Programs Federal National Mortgage Loan applicants apply to participating e Home buyer assistance Association (Fannie Mae) lenders for the following programs: e Rehabilitation Fixed rate mortgages issued by private mortgage insurers. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 A -3 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 Bank Direct subsidies to non - profit and for - profit • New construction Affordable Housing developers and public agencies for Program (AHP) affordable low income ownership and rental Freddie Mac Home Works - Provides lat and 2nd mortgages that include rehabilitation loan. • Home buyer assistance City provides gap financing for combined with rehabilitation component. rehabilitation Households earning up to 80% MFI qualify. Lease Purchase The City could participate in a Joint Powers Program Authority that issues tax- exempt bonds. Bonds enable City to purchase homes for households earning up to 140% MFI. JPA ° Home buyer assistance pays 3% down and closing costs. Lease purchasers make monthly payments equivalent to mortgage payments with the option to buy after three years. 2012 -2013 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 A -4 Apri12012 •. 0 • • Copies of the public heating notices are available at the City's Community and Cultural Services Department, Human Services Division. The City will incorporate any comments received during the public comment period. City of Santa Monica 20122013 Action Plan April 2012 8 -1 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need AH -1.2 Project Title Tenant -Based Rental Assistance - OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description The HOME funded Tenant Based Rental Assistance (IBRA) Program provides rental subsidies for chronically homeless persons and those persons at risk of homelessness due to government action, seniors /disabled persons and victims of domestic violence in Santa Monica. Individuals are referred by sponsoring agencies that provide intensive case management and screened and qualified by the Housing Authority. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID AH -1.2 12 -01 HUD Matrix Code HOME Citation 05S - 92.209 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Households assisted 36 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -01 36 Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding -rwgmn income Total ................................. ............................... $412,329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98,153 .............. .......................$510,482 ... The primary purpose of the project is to help: 10 The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities ® Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need AH -2.3 Project Title Residential Repair Program OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp.8/31/2014) Description The City provides financial assistance for a variety of repairs through two programs: (1) the Multi - Family Rental Rehabilitation Program for owners of multi- family rental properties occupied by low- income tenants; and (2) the Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Program for low- income owners. Eligible repairs include such items as health and safety code violations, 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. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainabitity Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number - Project ID AH -2.3 12 -02 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14B 570.202 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LIVIH Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Units Rehabilitated 30 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -02 30 Funding Sources: CDBG $177,493 ................................. ESG ............................... ................................. HOME ............................... .:............................... HOPWA ............................... ................................. Total Formula ............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior Year Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,507 . . . . . . ....................... Assisted Housing . .................................. ............................... PHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. Other Funding - Program Income ............................... $87,000 Total ................. ....................$300,000... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities 0 Pubbc Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need SP -3.1 Project Title Home Access Program OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description The Home Access Program is funded with CDBG funds. The program provides 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 homes. The program increases the stock of accessible housing in Santa Monica through the provision of modifications for people with disabilities. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID SP -3.1 12 -03 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LMC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Persons assisted 30 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -03 30 Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $36,644 ................................. ............................... $36,644 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The IRomeless ❑ Persons with RIV /AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Rousing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Jurisdiction's Name Priority Need City of Santa Monica H -1.2 Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Project Title HPSHP Assertive Case Management OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description 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 homeless persons and assisting them in obtaining affordable housing. Provide assertive outreach and intensive case management to chronically homeless persons in the CUP Assertive Case Management and Homeless Community Court Programs. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability /Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID H -1.2 12 -04 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LAIC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Persons assisted 50 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -04 50 Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $72,469 ................................. ............................... $72,469 The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need H -1.2 Project Title Family Self Sufficiency Program OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description 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 becoming homeless and assisting them in obtaining affordable housing. This program assists families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program in achieving economic independence and securing a living wage within five years. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing N Economic Opportunity Outcome category: N Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID H -1.2 12 -05 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LMC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Persons assisted 130 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -05 130 Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME _ HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $64,174 ................................. ............................... ................... .....................$64,174... The primary purpose of the project is to help: ® The Homeless ® Persons with HN /AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need H -1.2 Project Title Shelter Plus Care Program OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description The City will provide case management services to at -risk, very-low income Shelter Plus Cue 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 becoming homeless and assisting them in obtaining affordable housing. This program assists homeless persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain housing through the provision of comprehensive case management services and rental assistance. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment - ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID H -1.2 12 -06 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LMC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Persons assisted 10 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -06 10 Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $3,487 ................... .........................$3,487 ... The primary purpose of the project is to help: N The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS N Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need H -1.2 - Project Title Spectrum OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp.8/31/2014) Description 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 becoming homeless and assisting them in obtaining affordable housing. This program provides case management, vocational training, benefits assistance, permanent housing placement, and other services to chronically homeless persons with mental illness. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment N Decent Housing _ ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility N Affordability ❑ Sustainability, Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID H -1.2 12 -07 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LMC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Persons assisted 50 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -07 50 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ® The Homeless 19 Persons with HIV /AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need CD -10.1, CD -12.2 Project Title Universally Accessible Playground OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Construction of a universally accessible playground at South Beach Park to go beyond ADA requirements to maximize the inclusion of children with various types of disabilities. Objective category: N Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: N Availability /Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability, Location /Target Area South Beach Park Objective Number Project ID CD -10.1, CD -12.2 12 -09 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 03 570.201(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City LMC Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Facility project completed 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -09 1 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS ® Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need PA -1.1 Project Title CDBG Program Administration OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Administer the CDBG program in compliance with federal regulations and local policies Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability, Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID PA -1.1 - 12 -09 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21A 570.206 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective City n/a Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units n/a n/a Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -09 n/a The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need PA -1.1 Project Title HOME Program Administration OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Administer the HOME program in compliance with federal regulations and local policies. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID PA -1.1 12 -11 HUD Matrix Code HOME Citation 21A 92.207 Type of Recipient HOME National Objective City n/a Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units n/a n/a Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -11 n/a Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $59,479 .............. . ........... 11 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,479 The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV /AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public hIousing Needs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Monica Priority Need AH -1.1 Project Title CHDO Operational Costs OMB Approval No. 2506 -0117 (Exp.8/31/2014) Description Funding sustains operational capacity of a local developer of affordable housing for low- and moderate income households in Santa Monica. The developer constructs new buildings and acquires and rehabilitates existing buildings as well as managing and maintaining the buildings under ownership. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location /Target Area Citywide Objective Number Project ID AH -1.1 12 -11 HUD Matrix Code HOME Citation 211 92.208 Type of Recipient HOME National Objective City LMH Start Date (mm /dd /yyyy) Completion Date (mm /dd /yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Households served 1,450 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 -11 1,450 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless 11 Persons with HIV /AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs F,lrl;j;jpRll9lK1q v I VA :3 4 31--1 rct„ � „r .....!gym.,,. ,r,....,, ,. n.z-.. ,✓�, °> ^'�,ti,' a,✓....v .. _... .,,.:'es':” �_. r,. Homeless Table H -1 (HUD Table 1A) reports data collected from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) 2008 Continuum of Care Report. The data reflects current inventories, populations, and unmet needs for Los Angeles County as a whole. There were 14,172 beds available for individual homeless persons. There were 7,420 family beds and 2,234 family units, which provide shelter for 9,624 homeless families. As presented in Data for Part 1 and Part 2 of Table H -1 comes from 2007 point -in -time homeless counts for all communities in Los Angeles County. According to the Continuum of Care Report, there are 6,238 homeless families (909 sheltered and 5,329 unsheltered) with children. Of the 68,608 homeless persons identified, roughly 76 percent (51,965 persons) are single individuals without children and 24 percent (16,643 persons) are in families with children. The largest subgroup of homeless persons in the county are those with chronic substance abuse problems (24,740). The second largest subgroup are those with serious mental illness (24,504), followed by chronically homeless persons (22,376). As shown in Part 2 of Table H -1, the majority of subgroup populations are unsheltered. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -1 TABLE H -1 HOMELESS POPULATIONS• LOS ANGELES COUNTY (HUD 1A) Continuum of Care: Housing Gap Analysis Chart Sanrre.- 2008 Contimmim of Care Report., Point -in -Time Homeless Population and Sub a ulatiau; HUD's 2008 Continarrm of Care HAP Homekrr Inventory Chart Report 2012 -13 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 D -2 • ®® k Persons in Families With Children Emergency Shelter Transitional • • Supportive • Continuum of Care: Homeless Population and Subpopulatious �� r� l Io�hlesa E'aput4n � ra . ri -Slab es� 1. Number of Persons in Farnilies with Children 2. Number of Single Individuals and Persons in Households without children Total Persons ® ® ® ®® �„�v,.,�v.'— .Y.^.u..^ ^��.s✓r,`. „'„✓`° -a �,6�'�%' „y cN r:Yy.. NOW � ,�^' .-'"� �"'-' --; ^? `�' ;�- �bPoplriaS`tBY?�. v� rte-. � �sr; 7� n- �- �-;- -._-•• nom "-- -✓- . =,:..r b. Seriously Mentally Ill Substance C. Chronic . e. Persons with HIV/AIDS ®® I. Victims of Domestic - Unaccompanied -. Youth Sanrre.- 2008 Contimmim of Care Report., Point -in -Time Homeless Population and Sub a ulatiau; HUD's 2008 Continarrm of Care HAP Homekrr Inventory Chart Report 2012 -13 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 D -2 TABLE H -2 PRIORITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION (HUD 1B)* *Tbe Go provider over $7 million dollars in City funding (non -CDBG and HOME fiends) for special needy prngtanrs ** Includes Stieet and beacb rostroom inrp mements. ** *Activities sewing these populations ate funded by non -CDBG and HOME frnrds. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -3 MEALUSMM Elderly High 2,908 $10,000 50 10 Frail Elderly High 1,454 $5,000 25 5 Persons with Alcohol /Other Drug Medium 200 * ** Abuse Victims of Domestic Violence Medium 185 * ** Homeless /At Risk High 742 $1,090,000 3,200 640 .Physically /Developmentally High 1,270 $600,000 1,250 250 Disabled ** Severe Mental Illness High 1,843 * ** Female- Headed Households Low 598 - - - Persons with HIV /AIDS Low 250 - - - *Tbe Go provider over $7 million dollars in City funding (non -CDBG and HOME fiends) for special needy prngtanrs ** Includes Stieet and beacb rostroom inrp mements. ** *Activities sewing these populations ate funded by non -CDBG and HOME frnrds. City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -3 TABLE H -3 PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS /INVESTMENT PLAN (HUD 2A /3B) ?"w.i -' �-" w, r� l _'„. f ,r '. '" � �.�i'rv-- _. a I `w'-^- -T.�*� I ' $` Xry, JQ�4 I.- r✓" li'� {r..yy�%?' 11 F'� -: k�ia `1t 3 'icw�^Ta�urA �,�3 � v�`r•�S a .w"✓°i.�` r71ar'} � ?r""�a N %- "rte -.-� _� is al �. I�r r �_.:...� n ,:' -„ .:F ,�P .:. • ��I!II MFI 510/,80% of MFI :. • � .��00000 Non-Homeless Special Needs Frail Elderly ® © © © ©© Severe Mental Illness m000000 ::.....:Physical/Developmental - �000000 . m000�.00 ... �000000 2012 -13 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 D -4 TABLE H -4 PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND GOALS (HUD 2B)* City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -5 Ila Ao� }tt% ' Prosltyx�ax [Inlnet r ;£y A�tdrs TJhnIBk Allnal S pals iVlalti 8eaa Roais , - . - -�© '• 1 111 Handicapped Center H„■� © -�� Youth Centers �� '• 111 �© Child ' Center Facilities Health �© Parks and/or Recreation Facilities Parking Facilities ��000 Non-Residential Historic �© '• / 111 ©® Preservation Other Public IFacility © 111 ©® Needs Public Improvements (projects) Improvements . - �© •.: 111 ®© � : III. �© •. � 1 / ©© - . - - � 111 •• 111 ©© ... -. - � 111 '• 1 111 ©© �.7�iF�l�l1!•Ri�lRl�� 11 ®00 .. . � 111 •. / 111 ®© • . -� 11 •. 1 111 �© Employment '• 111 ®� Health Services 11 •• 111 ©� -.. . -- � 11 •. 1 111 ©® City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -5 *'Tbe City provides over $7 mdllim dollars do City fitn&ng (nm CDBG and HOME funds) for special needs pmgianu. Activities sated as bigb and mednmiprionities an likely to mceive additional dollars from tbis funding soum. 2012 -13 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 D -6 ✓rr ,,r - AE�bVI�;'> ✓ i r �fl'19'Y'aXi� ,^. ��EE�� ` � � � yra� ..�.,.� � "��, E t'N Other Service ,3j1 Needs Housing Fair Economic Development ED Assistance to For- Profits (businesses) Technical Assistance �1II Rehab; Publicly or Privately Owned Commercial/ Industrial :i (projects) Infrastructure Development (projects) Other Improvements (projects) - s *'Tbe City provides over $7 mdllim dollars do City fitn&ng (nm CDBG and HOME funds) for special needs pmgianu. Activities sated as bigb and mednmiprionities an likely to mceive additional dollars from tbis funding soum. 2012 -13 Action Plan City of Santa Monica DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 D -6 TABLE H -S SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (HUD 1C/ 2C/3A) City of Santa Monica 2012 -13 Action Plan April 2012 DUNS # 074152596 D -7 Yr- "._; w.,„,1 -'..� r fr r'��'}w.M':..._.r�w�w s.,'- -M= ��"'� "ry �.:`:✓�" ""'i ����,. Sustainability of Decent Housing DH -3 DH -3.1 The City will purchase and install exceptionally designed sustainable mobile home units at Mountain View Mobile Home Park. Housing units Mobile Home Improvement Program CDBG HOME 2010 5 2011 25 2012 25 100 units rehabilitated. 2013 25 160 households assisted. 2014 20 - Total 100 Sustainability of Decent Housing (DH -3) DH -3.1 Acquisition and rehabilitation of existing housing for the purposed of providing affordable housing. Number of Unit. Acquisition and Rehabilitation CDBG HOME 2010 1 2011 2 2012 1 Maintain the quality of affordable housing for 55 years. 2013 2 2014 2 Total 8 Sustainability of Decent Housing (DH -4) SL -3.2 Provide rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate- income households. Households Assisted Residential Repair Program CDBG 2010 20 2011 -20 2012 20 Significant improvements to their living conditions. 2013 20 2014 20 Total 100 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 April 2012 Availability /Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment (SL -2) SL -3.3 Support case management services for 190 at -risk persons per year: Persons Assisted Emergency Services to Persons At -Risk of Homelessness CDBG 2010 190 2011 2012 190 190 Obtain and remain in permanent housing. 2013 190 Increase skills and incomes. 2014 190 Total 950 Availability /Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment (SL -3) SL -3.2 Provide home modification assistance to persons with disabilities. Households Assisted Home Access Program CDBG 2010 30 2011 30 2012 30 Accessibility improvements. 2013 30 2014 30 Total, 150 Availability /Accessibility of Decent Housing (DH -1) DH -1.2 Provide home modification assistance to persons with disabilities. Households Assisted Supportive and Special Needs Housing Production CDBG 2010 10 2011 2012 10 10 New unit affordable housing units for special needs households. 2013 10 2014 10 Total 50 City of Santa Monica April 2012 D -9 DUNS # 074152596 Accessibility /Suitable Living Environment (SL -4) DH -1.2 Provide accessibility improvements to public restrooms near beach areas. Projects Completed. Beach Restroom Accessibility Improvements CDBG 2010 8 2011 0 2012 0 Accessibility for persons with disabilities. 2013 0 2014 0 Total 8 Accessibility /Suitable Living Environment DH -1.2 Accommodate light rail stations and the maintenance in the neighborhoods. Projects Completed. Light Rail CDBG 2010 TBD 2011 TBD Integration 2012 TBD More transportation options for low - income households. 2013 TBD 2014 TBD Total TBD 2012 -13 Action Plan DUNS # 074152596 D -10 April 2012 ytMMYC�H �,q�-11�1'� Non -State Grantee Certifications Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS 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 antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan 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 a drug -free workplace by: 1. 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 be taken 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 a drug -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; 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; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5and 6. City of Santa Monica 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; If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will 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 employee 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 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 for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. . Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA 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 Rod Gould Name City Manager Title 1685 Main St Address Santa Monica, CA 90401 City /State /Zip (310) 458 -8411 Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications 2 City of Santa Monica 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 a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been 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 Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the 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); Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2012, 2, 2, (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. 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 other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate - 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 lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: • 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 • 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; Non-State Grantee Certifications City of Santa Monica 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 activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature /Authorized Official Date Rod Gould e Name City Manager Title 1685 Main St Address Santa Monica, CA 90401 City /State /Zip (310) 458 -8411 Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications 4 City of Santa Monica OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities, which 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 to meet such needs. Signature /Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City /State /Zip Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications City of Santa Monica 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 in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature /Authorized Official Date Rod Gould Name City Manager Title 1685 Main St Address Santa Monica, CA 90401 City /State /Zip (310) 458 -8411 Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications City of Santa Monica HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources. Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non - substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Signature /Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City /State /Zip Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications City of Santa Monica ESG Certifications I, , Chief Executive Officer of , certify that the local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds. I further certify that the local government will comply with: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services. 2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55. 3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other assistance to the homeless. 4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. S. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter. 9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 76.56. 10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related Non -State Grantee Certifications 8 City of Santa Monica authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58. 11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 12. The new requirement of the McKinney -Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such persons in place of state and local resources. 13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information. I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with Its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under state and /or local law, and that the local government possesses legal authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Signature /Authorized Official. Date Name Title Address City /State /Zip Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications 9 City of Santa Monica APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying 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. Drug -Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and /or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 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. 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. 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). 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). 2. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. Place Name Street City County state Zip City of Santa Monica, CA 1685 Main St Santa Monica Los Angeles CA 90401 City of Santa Monica, CA 1901 Main Street Santa Monica Los Angeles CA 90401 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 any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non - Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any Non - State Grantee Certifications 10 City of Santa Monica controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: 1. All "direct charge" employees; 2. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and a. 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). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents include: 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2. Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti - displacement and Relocation Plan Signature /Authorized Official Date Rod Gould Name City Manager Title 1685 Main St Address Santa Monica, CA 90401 City /State /Zip (310) 458 -8411 Telephone Number Non -State Grantee Certifications 11 Financial Impacts & Budget Actions FY2012 -13 HOME and CDBG entitlement awards have been reduced from FY2011 -13 budgeted amounts. Due to this reduction, the City's General Fund will absorb $43,179 in public service activities. Staff projections for these awards were included in various account numbers as part of the City's Proposed FY2012 -13 Budget and are subject to City Council approval. HUD's submission requirements for the CDBG and HOME Action Plan is May 15, 2012, prior to Council's approval of the City's Budget. Prepared by: Sergio Ramirez, Senior Administrative Analyst Approved: Karen Ginsbergll�irector Community and p Itural Approved: Andy Agle, Director Housing and Economic Development Attachments: Forwarded to Council: Rod Gould City Manager A. Proposed FY 2012 -13 One -Year Action Plan 0