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4/5/2000 - STAFF REPORTS (11)
DATE: APRIL 5, 2000 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CDBG/HOUSING COORDINATOR VIA DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT 2000 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY AND 2000-01 ANNUAL PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the draft 2000 Consolidated Plan and One-Year Annual Plan, and authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is also recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to execute Subrecipient Agreements for the 2000-01 Community Development Block Grant Program. BACKGROUND: The Consolidated Plan has been prepared by the City in response to requirements established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD requires that each state and local government receiving federal housing and community development assistance must prepare a coordinated strategy. The City of Palm Springs receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, therefore a Consolidated Plan is necessary. The Consolidated Plan is a community blueprint for meeting the housing and community development needs of Palm Springs residents. The Plan provides a description of existing housing and community development needs, a long term strategy to address those needs and an action plan for the next year. While development of a Consolidated Plan is complicated, staff views this requirement as an opportunity to evaluate its housing and community development needs and to reassess the particular priorities, programs, resources and organizational structure which will best meet the challenges ahead. Moreover, given the limited availability of public and private resources to address community development needs in the City, the Plan will prove helpful in assuring that limited funds are utilized as effectively as possible. This document is the result of considerable discussion and input from many different sources - various City departments, the City Council, HUD Staff, State, County, and local officials, and residents of the City. The draft Consolidated Plan and 2000-01 Action Plan is available at the City Clerk's office. The Consolidated Plan is comprised of the following components: community profile, housing market analysis, housing needs assessment, homeless needs, special population needs assessment, fair housing needs, public housing needs, elimination of lead paint needs, community development needs, strategic plan, action plan, and certifications. On November 17, 1999 the City Council approved a contract with Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc. (CHS), to prepare the City's 2000-04 Consolidated Plan. 1 Since that time, staff has worked closely with CHS in the coordination and preparation of the necessary elements of the Plan and the 2000-01 action plan. In addition to collecting and studying statistical data to establish the City's housing and community development needs, CHS also conducted a "needs survey." The survey was performed in order to help define local priorities for addressing the needs of the community. The results of the survey were presented to the City Council at a Study Session on February 9, 2000. Also presented at this Study Session were the proposed five-year goals, or strategies, for the Consolidated Plan. The proposed goals represented the needs that were defined through the analysis of statistical data as well as the needs identified by our local community through the needs survey. The following goals were presented to the City Council on February 9°i, and have been incorporated into the draft Consolidated Plan: Housing Strategv Goal#1 — Preserve the City's existing single family and multi-family housing stock Goal#2— Retain the stock of affordable housing Goal #3 — Increase opportunities for low income homeownership Goal #4 - Increase the supply of affordable housing through new construction Homeless Strategv Goal#1 — Increase the supply of supportive housing Goal#2— Improve public services for the homeless Special Populations Strategy (frail elderly, battered women, drug & alcohol dependent, HIV/AIDS) Goal #1 — Increase the supply of special needs housing Goal #2 — Improve public services for the special needs population Public Housing Strategv Goal #1 — Continue to support the on-going efforts of the Riverside Co. Housing Authority Public Service Strategv (youth, seniors) Goal #1 — Expand and improve the quality and quantity of public service programs Lead Paint Strategy Goal #1 — Eliminate lead paint hazards in housing that was constructed before 1978 Goal #2—Adhere to the new regulations concerning lead paint abatement 100% 2 Fair Housing Strategy Goal#1 —Continue to implement the Fair Housing laws by providing funding to further fair housing goals. Community Development Strategy Goal #1 — Provide public infrastructure improvements that will enhance community stability and attractiveness Goal #2 - Expand the City's economic base and promote greater employment opportunities Goal#3— Provide public services that are concerned with job training and employment Goal #4— Provide for the repair of existing public facilities Goal#5— Eliminate physical barriers to allow access by handicapped persons The Housing and Community Development Strategy section of the Consolidated Plan describes the goals, accomplishments, implementing programs, and the resources the City will utilize to address the housing, community development and economic development needs of the City over the next five years. The above referenced goals relate directly to this Section. The One-Year Action Plan that has been prepared and requires approval, contains programs that will count towards the stated goals and the proposed accomplishments. After this year, and for the next four years, a new Action Plan will need to be prepared. Each subsequent Action Plan must contain projects and programs that will enable the City to meet the five- year accomplishments that are set within the adopted Consolidated Plan. As referenced earlier, the City is a direct recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CDBG Program was adopted by Congress 26 years ago to provide a flexible funding source for local governments to meet the community development needs of their low and moderate income community. This direct grant from HUD enables entitlement cities to fund programs for neighborhood revitalization, expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services, principally to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. As a part of the Consolidated Planning process, and a requirement of the CDBG program in general, HUD requires cities to have public participation during the Planning process. In order to be in compliance with this requirement, as well as take advantage of the opportunity to get community feedback, the following actions were performed: At a Council meeting held on December 15, 1999 the Council provided direction on the composition of a CDBG Citizen's Advisory Committee. The Committee has the following representation: a Planning Commissioner, a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, a Human Rights Commissioner, a representative from the Office on Aging, a representative from the AIDS Assistance Program, a community representative from the Desert-Highland neighborhood, and a community representative from the Crossley Tract neighborhood. On December 20, 1999 CDBG applications and a Community Needs survey was sent to interested non-profit organizations. The availability of the 3 P.M3 applications was made public through the Desert Sun, the City's web page, and on Channel 17. The Community Needs Survey was also promoted on the City's Web page, Channel 17, and the Desert Sun. Copies were also provided in various areas of City Hall, the Library, and the Leisure Center. The proposed goals of the Consolidated Plan were presented to the Council at a Study Session held on February 9, 2000. The Advisory Committee held four meetings, one of which was a noticed public hearing, on February 17, 2000, to receive testimony from organizations applying for CDBG funds, and to receive public comments from community members. Public comments were received from a representative of a non-profit group that did not apply for funding, and from a neighborhood spokesperson from the Crossley Tract. The agenda item before Council this evening represents the second of two required public hearings. After Council approval of the Consolidated Plan and the One Year Action plan, the Plan and Action Plan will be available for a 30-day public comment period prior to its submittal to HUD. HUD has advised us that our entitlement for the 2000-01 program year will be $623,000. There is also $38,812 from prior year programs that have been completed or cancelled. A total of $661,812 is therefore available for projects in the next program year. Thirty-five (35) eligible applications were received by the application deadline of January 28, 2000. Requested funding totaled over $1.3 million. Federal regulations limit the amount of CDBG funds that may be used for administrative purposes (no more than 20% of the City's entitlement), and Public Service programs (no more than 15% of the City's entitlement). The remaining funds are to be used for community development/housing/economic development projects. The total funds available for 2000-01, by category, are: Administration (includes Fair Housing): $124,600. Public Service: $ 93,450. Capital/Other: $443,762. Below is a list of the applications received and the respective monetary requests: 1. Public Service: 1. Shelter from the Storm Operations $ 32,200. 2. Desert Highland Literacy Program Ops. 18,700. 3. Stroke Activity Center 50,000. 4. Desert Samaritans for the Elderly 25,000. 5. Catholic Charities Homeless Outreach Program 33,000. 6. Mizell Senior Center Furniture 19,000 7. F.I.N.D. Operations 18,000. 8. City of PS Planning Dept./Recapture our Neighborhoods 20,644. 9. City of PS Planning Dept./Landlord Training Prog. 11,000. 10. Community Access Center 7,500. 11. Green House Golf Academy 25,000. 12. AIDS Assistance Program/Food Vouchers 75,000. 13. Central County United Way/Foster Grandparents 5,000. 14. DesertAIDS Project/Food Program 41,048. 4 WWT V 15. Animal Samaritans SPCA 40,000. 16. PAWS of the Desert 10,000. TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE $ 431,092. IL Public Improvements/Other. 17. PS Youth Center Improvements $ 76,589. 18. Dolly Sintra Lodge/Parking Lot 95,000. 19. ABC Recovery Center Transitional Housing Village 10,000. 20. Mizell Senior Center Carpet & Flooring 45,000. 21. Boys & Girls Club Pool Improvements 45,000. 22. City of PS Engineering/Crossley Tract Improvements 309,000. 23. City of PS Planning Dept./Recapture our Neighborhoods 14,560. 24. Community Homes, Inc./Mortgage Assistance Prog. 96,728. 25. LOV, A Second Chance Foundation 15,000. 26. Riverside Co. Housing Authority/Nightengale Manor 30,000. 27. Senior Citizen Residence/PS Childcare Center 20,000. TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT/OTHER $756,877. Ill. Economic Development: 28. CV Small Business Development Center 14,500. 29. Foundation for the Retarded 40,490. 30. Palm Springs Adult School Desert Highland Job Training Program 25,000. 31. Palm Springs Adult School TV Operation Training 60,000. 32. PS Economic Development Corporation 24,300. 33. Riverside Co. Workforce Development Bd. Operation TeenWork 12,500, 34. Desert AIDS Project/Re-Employment Program 15,000. TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $ 191,790. TOTAL 1, ll, and/// $1 379 759. Program Requirements: 35. Fair Housing Program $32,509, n/a. CDBG Program Administration 92,091. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TOTAL $ 124,600. All applications were reviewed and discussed by the Citizen's Advisory Committee. It was acknowledged that each organization that submitted a request provided beneficial services to the community. Determining those organizations that met the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan was relatively easy, selecting the organizations which would receive funding was the hard part. In some instances, even though a project seemed to meet the objectives, the Committee may not have recommended the program for funding due to other areas of concerns, i.e., organizational/administrative concerns, program too removed from community, or 5 )aAs*** insufficient information. In most cases, though, limited funding would cause numerous organizations to be eliminated from the funding cycle. Below is a description of those programs and respective allocations that the Committee is recommending to Council for 2000-01 CDBG funding. PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING: 1. Public Service: 1. Shelter from the Storm: Shelter from the Storm is a 60-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The Shelter requests funding to continue its operation of a Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy Center, which is located in the Desert AIDS Project facility on Sunrise Way. The Outreach Center provides a full range of crisis counseling and support services for battered women and their children. It is recommended that this program receive $13,500 in CDBG funds to help cover admininstrative costs. 2. Desert AIDS Project/Food Program: DAP currently operates a Food Program which distributes food to its clientele. Food is purchased, pre-bagged and ready for the client to pick-up. Distribution is available six times a month. DAP is moving its food distribution into a larger space in order to accommodate this growing service. CDBG funds were requested to cover the cost of an additional staff person for the program as well as the purchase of a built-in walk- in freezer/refrigerator. The CAC's recommendation is to allocate $9,000 to cover the additional personnel costs. 3. Desert Highland Literacy Program: The Literacy Program is a part of the PS Public Library's Adult Learning Center. The Program provides free, confidential one-to-one tutoring in reading and writing for undereducated English speaking adults. This facet of the Program serves adults and children of low- income households within the Desert Highland community. The request for funding would cover operational expenses of the program. $9,345 for operational expenses is recommended for this program. 4. Catholic Charities/Homeless Outreach Program: Catholic Charities requests funds to maintain their Homeless Outreach Advocate/Counselor to serve homeless individuals in Palm Springs. Through various methods, the Advocate locates and "interviews" homeless individuals and families to determine their reason for homelessness and then helps them set goals for overcoming their situation. Job Placement Counselors also assist these individuals with an employment plan. Assistance with temporary, and then permanent housing is also provided. The Palm Springs Police Department and Catholic Charities have joined forces over the past year and are working together to deal with the homeless issue in downtown Palm Springs. This program has been in place for over two years and has proved to be very successful. Catholic Charities requests funding for the continued operation of this program. The CAC recommends that $15,300 be allocated to this program. 5. Food in Need of Distribution: F.I.N.D. is a certified food bank in eastern Riverside County. They provide food for needy and homeless families — they 6 kkAte service 28 sites throughout the Coachella Valley. Funds were requested to assist in the purchase ($10,000) and freight ($4,452) of food, as well as F.I.N.D.'s warehouse rent ($8,000). The CAC recommends allocating $8,100 to assist with rent payments for F.I.N.D.'s warehouse. 6. City of PS Planning Dept./Recapture our Neighborhoods: The requested funds are proposed for the development of a neighborhood revitalization plan for the Cottonwood-Chuckwalla area. The development of the plan would include close interaction with a neighborhood advisory committee. Allocated funds would also be used for community education materials, and community clean-up projects. The CDBG CAC recommends $13,500 for this program. 7. AIDS Assistance Program/Food Vouchers: The AIDS Assistance Program provides bi-monthly food voucher distribution to persons with HIV/AIDS who are of very low-income. Food vouchers are redeemable at local area Von's markets. Funds are being requested to cover the costs of the food vouchers. $24,705 is being recommended for this program. l/. Public lm,orovements/OtherProjects 8. P.S. Youth Center Improvements: The Palm Springs Youth Center provides after school activities, both recreational and educational, for community youth, a majority of which come from low-income households. Funding for three projects at the Youth Center were requested. $16,000 was requested to cover a shortfall of funds necessary to complete a previously approved CDBG funded parking lot project. Bids for the project came in too high, and allocated CDBG funds would not cover the low bid. $50,989 was requested for replacement of the Center's air-conditioning system; and $9,600 is needed for necessary roof repairs. The Committee is recommending the Center receive $16,000 in order to complete the parking lot project. 9. Mizell Senior Center Flooring: The local senior center is requesting $45,000 to replace the center's original carpet and flooring. The existing carpet and flooring is quite worn and becoming hazardous. The Committee is recommending an allocation of$20,000 for these improvements. 10. Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs Pool Improvements: The Boys & Girls Club provides after school child care and youth development services to children in the community. The facility, built in 1958, continues to require physical improvements in order to provide its daily services. $45,000 in CDBG funding is requested this year for renovation and repair of the swimming pool. These improvements were actually approved as a 1999-00 CDBG project ($30,000), but due to the high cost of the recent gymnasium improvements (a 1998-99) the funds allocated to the pool project were used instead to complete the gymnasium. The Committee is recommending the project and a funding level of $30,000. 11. Crossley Tract Street Improvements/City of Palm Springs Engineering Dept.: The Engineering Department is requesting $309,000 for this project. Three phases of street improvements have been previously funded by CDBG funds. Work on the third phase is now underway. Improvements consist of street and storm drain improvements within the Crossley Tract — Lawrence and 7 laml�7 Marguerite Street and 341h Avenue and Martha Street. Funding will complete the necessary street improvements in the area (reconstruction of 34" Avenue). This funding request received the most discussion out of all the applications. Public comments were also received from members of this neighborhood. The Committee was very sensitive to the fact that phases of improvements have kept this neighborhood torn up over the last several years and without adequate funding, the street project will still not be finished. Therefore, the Committee is recommending full funding of this project in order to complete all necessary elements of improvements. 12. Riverside County Housing Authorit /N ip hteng ale Manor: Nightengale Manor is an emergency facility for homeless families. It is owned by the Housing Authority of Riverside Co., and operated by Catholic Charities. The County is requesting $30,000 in CDBG funds for the costs associated with the replacement of the concrete in the south and north parking lots. The existing concrete has deteriorated to where it now presents a hazard to occupants and visitors. The CAC recommends a funding level of$13,762. lll. Economic Development: 13, Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert / Koala Tee Printing: $40,490.00 in funds are requested to assist with the purchase of printing equipment. The equipment will allow the Foundation to expand the vocational training in the print shop. This training enables individuals to find jobs in other Coachella Valley print shops or employment at Koala Tee Printing. The Foundation assists with the job placement process. $20,000 in funding is recommended by the Committee. 14. Palm Springs Adult School/Desert Highland Job Training: The Adult School in collaboration with the Desert Highland community-based non-profit, Operation Push-Out, requests $25,000 in funds for vocational training of Desert Highland residents. Upon completion of their training, these individuals are also assisted with job placement. Training includes computer training, CNA, Medical Front and Back Office procedures, and hospitality. The Committee recommends full funding of this project. 15. Desert AIDS Proiect/Re-Employment Program: DAP has been operating a re-training, re-employment program since 1997. This program is available to clients of DAP that left the workforce due to complications of their illness. With the advancement of medications, many clients are finding themselves able to go back to work. DAP works with these individuals, as well as local employers, and retrains them and places them back into the workforce. $15,000 in CDBG funds are requested to cover vocational training costs. The Committee recommends and allocation of$10,000. Program Mandates Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: The City is required to provide its residents a fair housing program. The Fair Housing Council requests these funds to provide comprehensive services which affirmatively address and promote fair housing (anti-discrimination) rights and landlord/tenant services to the City of Palm Springs. It is recommended that this project be funded in the amount of$32,000. 8 a 1 The following list is a brief description of the other applications received and reviewed by the Committee. As stated earlier, these programs are not recommended for funding because they did not meet Consolidated Plan goals, because of other administrative concerns and/or because of limited funding. PROJECTS NOT RECOMMENDED: I. Public Service: 1. Stroke Activity Center/Hispanic Outreach: The Stroke Activity Center proposed an outreach program for the City's Hispanic population. The program will provide an educational component as well as rehabilitation for stroke sufferers, all conducted in Spanish. Requested funding would cover operational costs of the Outreach Program. 2. Desert Samaritans for the Elderly: This non-profit organization provides financial aid to low income senior citizens of the Coachella Valley. Aid is supplied in numerous ways including medical services not covered by Medicare or Medi-Cal, utility bills, or purchases such as furnaces, hot water heaters, or evaporative coolers. CDBG funding was requested to cover operational costs. 3. Mizell Senior Center Furniture: In addition to requesting funds for new carpet and flooring, the local senior center also requested funds to assist with the purchase of new tables and chairs to replace old, worn pieces. 4. City of PS Planning Dept / Landlord Training Program: In an effort to supplement the efforts of the City's Community Preservation program, the Planning Department proposed to implement a Landlord Training Program to the owners of rental properties in the areas of Desert Highland, Crossley Tract, Cottonwood/Chuckwalla, and Ramon — Sunny Dunes. This training, provided by Campbell DeLong, offers property owners techniques in applicant screening, rental agreements, warning signs of drug activity, crisis solutions, etc. Requested funding would cover two three-day training sessions. 5. Community Access Center: This non-profit organization provides services to persons with disabilities. They are requesting CDBG funds to provide housing and "self advocacy' training to the residents of Palm Springs with disabilities. 6. Green House Golf Academy: This new non-profit is proposing to use CDBG funds to continue its junior golf program for community youth. The program provides instruction in the game of golf, as well as the sportsmanship values that go with it. Funding would cover operational expenses. 7. Central County United Way/Foster Grandparent Program: This program offered by the United Way places low income seniors in local elementary schools to act as tutors and mentors for children. These grandparent "volunteers" receive a stipend for the time (meals, mileage). Operational costs are covered by this request. 9g 8. Animal Samaritans SPCA: This non-profit organization requested funds to spay and neuter the pets of low-income families, as well as hire a bilingual instructor to provide Humane Education in local elementary schools. 9. PAWS of the Desert: Pets are Wonderful Support (PAWS) provides assistance with veterinary, food and grooming needs for the pets of people living with HIV/AIDS. CDBG funding was requested to cover operational expenses H. Public Improvements/Other. 10. Dolly Sinatra Lodge 2400/ Parking Lot: This non-profit provides activities and services to the community. Financial assistance is provided as well as social activities. Funds were requested to level, grade and construct an adjacent parking lot to the Lodge. 11. ABC Recovery Center Transitional Housing Village: The ABC Recovery Center is a recovery home for chemically dependent men, women, and children. It provides food, shelter, clothing, and supportive services in a clean and sober environment. ABC has been preparing plans to expand their facility to include ten bungalows for low-income transitional housing; a community building; and related infrastructure (parking, lighting, playground, landscaping, etc.) in between and around the bungalows and community room. ABC requested CDBG funds to partially fund landscaping costs associated with the new housing project and the community-education center. 12. Dept of Planning and Building/Recapture our Neighborhoods: In conjunction with the public service funds requested, capital improvement funds for street lights, neighborhood identification signs, mini-park, etc. were also requested. 13. Community Homes Inc./Mortgage Assistance Program: This non-profit housing provider is proposing a first-time homeowner's program by providing down-payment assistance. In addition to the down payment and/or closing cost assistance, Community Homes proposed to provide homebuyers training. The funding requested would cover assistance to approximately 16 homebuyers, associated administrative fees and program advertising costs. 14. LOV, A Second Chance Foundation A continuation of a project originally funded in 1994, this non-profit is in the process of placing a modular unit at 190 Oasis Road (demolishing an existing structure). The facility will house social service programs geared toward drug abuse prevention and intervention. Additional funds are being requested in order to try to fulfill recent Planning Commission aesthetic suggestions. 15. Senior Citizen Residence/PS Childcare Center: This non-profit requested funds to renovate an existing house in the Desert Highland community for occupancy by senior citizens /I/. Economic Development: 16. Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center: The SBDC provides free one-to-one consulting services to small businesses and 10 '�JO entrepreneurial training to start ups. The SBDC's objective is to educate, advise and assist small business owners with a variety of business problems, concerns and goals. CDBG funding is requested to cover costs associated with personnel and rent. 17. PS Adult School / TV Station Operations Vocational Training: This funding request would cover training of low/moderate income individuals in television and video production techniques. The Adult School operates the program in cooperation with the City and the use of City television equipment. As a part of their training, the students assist with the broadcasting of various City meetings over Channel 17. Students are assisted with job placement at the completion of the program. 18. Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation: The EDC is requesting funds to assist in the establishment of a teleconferencing center in the Workforce Development Center located at 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon. Riverside County will be installing the necessary equipment, and has requested the EDC to provide the personnel to handle the technical support necessary. The requested funds would cover a half-time employee. 19. Riverside Co. Workforce Development Bd./Operation TeenWork• Operation TeenWork's goal is to teach youths the skills needed to apply for work and to refer/match them to jobs in the private sector. Program participants attend a job-search-skills workshop, and prepared for interviews. Local employers participate in the program by interviewing and hiring the young adults. Funding is requested to cover operational costs of the program. 11 FUNDING CHART: L Public Service: 2000-01 99-00 2000-01 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING RECOM- REQUEST MENDATION 1. Shelter from the Storm $ 32,200. $ 17,000. $ 13,500. 2. Desert Highland Literacy Program 18,700. 12,000. 9,345, 3. Stroke Activity Center 50,000. -0- -0- 4. Desert Samaritans for the Elderly 25,000. -0- -0- 5. Catholic Charities Homeless Outreach 33,000. 33,000. 15,300. 6. Mizell Senior Center Furniture 19,000. 20,000. -0- 7 F.I.N.D. Operations 18,000. 10,000. 8,100. S. City of PS Planning/Recapture our 20,644. -0- 13,500. Nei hborhoods 9. City of PS Planning Dept./Landlord Training 11,000. -0- -0- Program 10. Community Access Center 7,500. -0- -0- 11. Green House Golf Academy 25,000. -0- -0- 12. AIDS Assistance Program/Food Vouchers 75,000. -0- 24,705. 13. Central County United Way/Foster Grandparents 5,000. -0- -0- 14. Desert AIDS Project/Food Program 41,048. -0- 9,000. 15. Animal Samaritans SPCA 40,000. -0- -0- 16, PAWS of the Desert 10,000. -0- -0- 12 p. Public Improvements: 200-01 99-00 2000-01 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING RECOM- REQUEST MENDATION 17. PS Youth Center Improvements $ 76,589. $18,515 $ 16,000. 18. Dolly Sinatra Lodge/Parking Lot 95,000. -0- -0- 19. ABC Recovery Center Transitional Village 10,000. -0- -0- 20. Mizell Senior Center Flooring 45,000. 75,656. 20,000. 21, Boys & Girls Club Pool Improvements 45,000. 30,000. 30,000. 22. Crossley Tract Street Improvements/City of PS 309,000. -0- 309,000. En ineerin De I. 23. City of PS Planning Dept./Recapture Our 14,560. -0- -0- Neighborhoods 24. Community Homes, Inc. Mortgage Assistance F 96 728 0- Program -0- 25 LOV, A Second Chance Foundation 15,000. -0- -0- 26 Nightengale Manor Improvements 30,000. 20,000. 13,762. 27 Senior Citizen Residence/PS Childcare Center 20,000. -0- -0- TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS $756 877 $388,762. Ill. Economic Development: 99-2000 98-99 99-2000 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING RECOM- REQUEST MENDATION 28 Coachella Valley SBDC $ 14,500. $ 14,500. $ -0- 29 Foundation for the Retarded/Printing Press 40,490. 45,000. 20,000. 30. PS Adult School/Desert Highland Job Training 25,000. -0- 25,000. 31, PS Adult School/TV Operations Training 3 '000. 40,000. 0- 13 ofiC 32. PS Economic Development Corp. 24,300. 25,500. 0_ 33. Riverside Co. Workforce Development 12,500. _0_ -0_ Bd./O eration Teen Work 34. Desert AIDS Project/Re-Employment Program 15,000. 38,500. 10,000. TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $191,790. $55,000 Program Requirements: 2000-01 99-00 2000-01 FUNDING FUNDING RECOM- REQUEST MENDATION 35. Fair Housing Council Program Administration $ 32,509. $27,317. $ 32,000. 92,600. 97.683. 92,600. Lastly, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the mandated subrecipient agreements between the City and the 2000- 01 CDBG subrecipients. These agreements are standard documents required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and are routine in nature. By giving this authorization, it allows a quicker implementation of the agreement and start of the CDBG project. It also eases the load on customarily full Council agendas. I OHN AYMO FRANCESCA TOSCANO MERRITT ede Iopme irector CDBG/Housing Coordinator APPROVED: YW_& City Manager REVIEWED BYDEPT.OF FINANCE '� ATTACHMENT: 1. Resolution rl � 14 PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside - I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of the County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen years,and not a party to or interested in the N0.4633 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY abover ofth d matter.I am the principal clerk of a DRAFT 200004 PALM SPRINGS inter of th DESERT SUN PUBLISHING AND 2000-CONSOLIDATED PLAN P 01 ANNUAL PLAN The FederalDepartment of Housing and Urban COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, Developmeent (Ii state and local government re- J Peraseen PD) has established a require- printed t et each printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, Calvin? federal housing and community develop- County of Riverside,and which newspaper h b meat funds must Prepare a coordinated strategy The goal of the pa, a to integrate housing, eco- adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the home, human development and community do- velopment in a comprehensive fashion so that Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of community Irving can be enhanced. California under the date of March 24,1988.Case Plus-�theapplcationngiaur Consolidated elan into- California for the Community parts- Number Number 191236;that the notice,of which the Grant �CDI Program. A new fiveyear cBlock annexed is a copy set In CO rinted d n n m dated Plain and Annual Plain was recently co - p tYPa not smaller Pleted and approved by the Palm Springs City than non panel,has been published in each regular Cormcd on April s, 2000. The One Year Actiong Plan is required every yyear to describe the hous- and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any mg and community tlevelopment policies and proqrams to be undertaken by the Cty using fed- supplement thereof on thefollorving dates,to w Aral, state, local and Private funds fo it: r the next gear. n accordance with HUD req ulations P the draft April 1$tlf Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan be available to the public for a 30-day comment per i- _—_—___.—.— od commencing Tuesday, April 13, 2000, The Draft documents are available at Palm Spnngs City Hall, 320 E Tahguitz Canyon Way, in the Community Redevelopm m ent Departent as well ___—..—.—_----__--� _�-----,--_ as the Mom Library Reference Haom Any com- ments or questions regaamg the Draft Plans should be submitted to Francesca Toscana Mer- All in the year 2000 ritt, CDBG/ iousm Cooidmator, city of Palm Spnngs, Dept, of Economic Developpment, P O. Box 22143, Palm Spnngs, CA 92263, (70)323- 8197. I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the PATRICIA SANDERS Ct Clerk foregoing is true and correct. Puye April 18, z000 19th --. ----------- Dated at Palm Springs,California this----------day April of------------------- 2000 Signature c Ra 1 � PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerks riling Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA Comity of Riverside -------------------------------------------- I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen 'No.433z ears,and not a par to or interested in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING years, party tY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS above-entitled matter.I am the principal Clerk of a 2000-2005 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and printer of tile,DESERT SUN PUBLISIUNG Purpose: The Feder l DNartm PLAN oN Housing and Urban Development THUD) has established a re- COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, quiiement that each s?ate and local government re- cerving federal housing and community develop- printed and published ill the City of Palm Springs, ment funds must prepare a coordinated strategy. Count of Riverside,and which newspaper has been The goal of the plan is to integrate housing, ecc- y nemre, human development and community devel- adflldged a newspaper of general circulation by the opment in a comprehensive fashion so that core- Superior Court of the County of Riverside,Staff Of The Cr Irving can be enhanced ty of Palm Springs views this requirement as an opportunity to reassess the City's housing, eco- Calitornia under the date of March 24,1988.Case name development and community development Number 191236;that the notice,of which the priorities, programs and resources. Content: The City of Palm Springs Consolidated annexed is a printed copy(set in type not Smaller Plan integrates the application, planning and citizen participation for the Community Development Block than lion partiel,has been published in each regular Grant (CDBG) program. The plan is comprised of the following main components: and entire issue of said newspaper and not ill any Strategic Pian: The City will summarize federal, supplement thereof on the following[later,to wit: state, local and private resources associated with PP g the strategic plan for a five year period. -- Community Profile: This component includes -__- housing and population charactenshcs for the City March 20th and its residents and indentiBes housing and hu- man services needs The data presented will mforn, ______________________________________________________ current and future planning efforts as the city con- tinues to develop a continuum of housing and ser- vices to meet the needs of residents. Housing Demand and Needs Assessment - in- - ------------------------------------------------------------ eludes housing assistance need, demand for hous- ing, extent of homelessness and housing and sup- port needs for populations with special needs. All ill the year 2000 Housing Market - addresses general market conditons, housing affordability and the regional housing market. Neighborhood Characteristics -presents hous- I certify(or declare)underpenalty Of perjury that the ing conditions and costs by neighborhood and as- foregoing is true and correct. sisted housing inventory. One Year Action Plan: This section will describe 22nd the housing and community development policies and programs to be undertaken by the it using Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day federal, state; local a vate funds for the next year HUD be advised the city that its entitle�ant'i'' March for the 2000-01 ppro yarn ear will be $623, There is also $38,812 to be reprogremma from of---------------------------------------2000 previous program years. Public Comment: Went he hearingg will be con- _ n ducted on April 5, 2000 before the City Council to / ` L provide Palm Springs citizens, community o pipcon- j4�/ ___ ___ __ hays and other interested parties with an nt at th- _________________ nro to offer comment regar'-te the content of the proposed five-yyear Consolidated Plan and one-year' il tin Signature Flchon Plan TIIe hearth will be hel uring the the Palm Spongs3 CounC1 ChambersrtFart further in- formation togarding ing this hearing, contact Rancesca Toscana Merritt, EDBG/Hous Coordinator, Re- developme gwof Department, City of Palm Springs, 3200 E Tahtz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 760-323-819q PATRICIA SANDERS City Cork Pl1 B. iUiairch 20, 2000 .___— MEMORANDUM DATE: MARCH 15,2000 TO: MAYOR �'ANNDD CITY COUNCIL FROM: CtSC7 iOSCANO MERRITT,CDBG/HOUSING COORDINATOR RE: CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-01 ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATION On April 5,2000 staff will be presenting the to City Council at a public hearing the draft 2000-05 Consolidated Plan for comment as well as requesting approval to subrr t the Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. A component of the Consolidated Plan is the 2000-01 Action Plan. The Action Plan defines what steps the City will be taking to meet the goals and objectives described in the five-year strategy. With guidance from Council,staff has been working with a Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) on reviewing projects and funding for the 2000-01 program year. The CAC reviewed 35 applications, totaling over$1.3 million in funding requests. The Committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2000 to listen to testimony from applicants as well as receive comments from the public. On February 24, the Committee held a project/budget session in order to develop a program recommendation for the City Council. After much deliberation and consideration, the Committee set forth the attached recommendation for the 2000-01 program year. Specific project detail will be included in April 5, 2000 staff report. FMT ATTACHMENT CC: DALLAS FLICEK,INTERIM CITY MANAGER AL SMOOT,ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT HEADS i CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 2000-01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOMMENDED PROJECTS AND FUNDING 2000-01 Entitlement $623,000. Reprogrammed Funds 38,812. $661,812. Shelter from the Storm Operations $ 13,500. Desert AIDS Project Food Program 9,000. Desert Highland Literacy Program Operations 9,345. Catholic Charities Homeless Outreach Program 15,300. F.I.N.D. Operations 8,100. City of PS Planning Dept. / Recapture our Neighborhoods 13,500. AIDS Assistance Program Food Vouchers 24,705. PS Youth Center Parking Improvements 16,000. Mizell Senior Center Flooring 20,000. Boys & Girls Club Pool Improvements 30,000. City of PS Engineering Dept. /Crossley Tract Street Improvements 309,000. Riverside Co. Housing Authority/ Nightengale Manor 13,762. Foundation for the Retarded Printing Equipment 20,000. Palm Springs Adult School Desert Highland Job Training 25,000. Desert AIDS Project Re-Employment Program 10,000. Fair Housing Council 32,000. CDBG Program Administration 92,600, TOTAL 661 812. as yy #F a'3 - t � ? • DRAFT FY 2000 Consolidated Plan 1 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs MISSION STATEMENT The City of Palm Springs seeks to enhance the quality of life for all of its residents, including low income households, by maximizing the beneficial use of Federal, State and local resources to promote economic development, safe, decent and affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and quality social services. Housing and Community Development Mission Statement City of Palm Springs FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 2 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL Mayor, William Kleindienst Mayor Pro Tem, Jeanne Reller-Spurgin Councilperson, Ron Oden Councilperson, Jim Jones Councilperson, Deyna Hodges CITY MANAGER Dallas Flicek, Interim DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT John Raymond FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 3 - 3/29100 City of Palm Springs TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. Introduction II. Purpose of the Plan III. Organization of the Plan IV. Type of Federal Funds to be received V. Summary of the Housing and Community Development needs VI. Summary of the Five Year Strategy VII. Summary of the One-Year Action Plan FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN INTRODUCTION 1. Lead agency 2. Summary of Citizen Participation • 3. Consultation 4. Institutional Structure 5. Public Comments COMMUNITY PROFILE Population Characteristics Housing Market conditions Barriers to Affordable Housing HOUSING NEEDS Existing needs Fair Housing HOMELESS POPULATION NEEDS Characteristics of the Homeless Population SPECIAL POPULATION NEEDS Characteristics of the Special Population FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 4 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) I PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING NEEDS LEAD-BASED PAINT ASSESSMENT NEEDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS a. Community Improvements b. Community Facilities C. Community Services d. Accessibility e. Economic Development HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGYIVISION FOR THE FUTURE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN a. Housing and Community Development Resources b. Activities to be undertaken APPENDICES A. GENERAL DEFINITIONS USED WITH THE PLAN B. CERTIFICATIONS General: 1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing 2) Anti-displacement and relocation Plan 3) Drug-free workplace 4) Anti-lobbying 5) Authority of Jurisdiction 6) Consistency with Plan 7) Acquisition and relocation 8) Section 3 FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 5 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs • CDBG: 1) Citizen Participation 2) Community Development Plan 3) Following Plan 4) Use of funds 5) Excessive Force 6) Compliance with anti-displacement law 7) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures 8) Compliance with laws C. MAPS D. TABLES • Table 1A • Table 2A • Table 2B • Table 3 E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION MATERIALS FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 6 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs LIST OF TABLES 1. Population Growth 2. Distribution of Population by Sex and Age Group 3. Estimated Household Income 4. Composition of Housing Stock 5. Bedrooms Per Unit 6. Affordable Payment/Purchase Price 7. Market Rents 8. Assisted Housing Inventory • 9. Age of Housing Units 10. Existing Housing Needs-All Income 11. Housing Authority Rental Assistance by Unit 12. Housing Authority Rental Assistance by Type of Household FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 7 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs EXECUTIVE SUMMAR • s FY 2000 Consolidated Plan 8 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates that all jurisdictions that are entitled to receive certain HUD funds must consolidate the submission requirements and prepare a planning document. This Consolidated Plan is the document that identifies the City of Palm Springs overall housing and community development needs of the low-income groups that are the intended beneficiaries and outlines a strategy to address those needs. The Consolidated Plan also contains a One-Year Action Plan that identifies the specific programs and projects, along with goals and resources that will be implemented in FY 2000-2001. Organization of the Consolidated Plan The Five-Year Consolidated Plan is a special profile of the City of Palm Springs, highlighting housing and community development issues. The Plan is comprised of the following components: • 1. Community Profile —A description of the City's demographic characteristics 2. Housing Market Analysis —A description of the significant characteristics of the local housing market and an explanation of the barriers to affordable housing. 3. Housing Needs Assessment—An estimate of housing needs. 4. Homeless Needs Assessment — A description of the nature and extent of homelessness in the community. 5. Special Population Needs Assessment—A description of the needs of specific target groups such as frail elderly, battered spouses and HIV/AIDS. 6. Fair Housing Needs Assessment - A description of the need to further fair housing. 7. Public Housing Needs Assessment - A description of the current needs as outlined by the Riverside County Housing Authority. 8. Elimination of Lead Paint Needs - A description of the number and type of housing units that were constructed before 1978 as well as the number of cases of lead poisoning that have occurred from 1995-1999. 9. Community Development Needs Assessment —A description of the needs for community facilities, neighborhood improvements, economic development and social services. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 9 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs 10. Strategic Plan — The five-year strategy identifying key goals and objectives for addressing housing & community development needs for the Fiscal Years 2000 through 2004. 11. Action Plan — A plan that describes the activities and projects that will be implemented within the next fiscal year to address the needs. 12. Certification - Statements assuring compliance with various federal regulations. Type of Federal Funds to be received During the next five years, the City of Palm Springs anticipates receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This program was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The program objectives are achieved by providing funds for projects that: A. construct infrastructure and public facilities. • B. eliminate slums and blight. C. preserve and expand housing stock for lower income persons. D. stimulate the local economy. E. improve the quantity and quality of social services. F. promote the better use of land and natural resources. G. reduce isolation of certain groups within the community. H. restore and preserve properties with historical significance. Projects are selected and approved yearly by the City Council on the basis of eligibility, appropriateness of the proposed project to meeting the needs established in the Five — Year Consolidated Plan and compliance with applicable laws. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 10 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Summary of the Housing and Community Development Needs The needs of specific types of Palm Spring residents, ranging from low-income households, senior households, to "special population" households including frail elderly and HIV/AIDS, are presented by sections. Each section provides a summary of statistical and analytical data to present an overall picture. The following is a brief summary of all of the needs that were identified through the citizen participation process. Housing Needs • Approximately forty four (43.7%) percent of all City households experience some sort of housing problem. • Approximately fifty (50%) percent of all renter households are paying more than thirty percent of their monthly income for housing. • Approximately eleven (11.4%) percent of renter households are living in overcrowded conditions • There is a limited number of affordable housing units available to lower income renter households • There are 3,159 housing units in the City that are estimated to be in need of some repair. • Forty-two (42%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that homeownership was a high priority. Homeless Needs • Based on the City's estimated population, there are approximately 257 persons that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless at any time. The 1990 Census Point-in-time count, indicated there were thirty eight (38) Palm Springs residents that were homeless and sheltered. • Currently, there are no homeless shelters located within the City of Palm Springs. • Forty (40%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that homeless/transitional housing is a high priority. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 11 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs Special Population Needs • As of January 2000, there were 1,178 reported residents who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. • Elderly persons, including the frail elderly, make up a significant percentage of the City's population. • Thirty-four (34%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that special populations need supportive housing. Public Housing Needs • Due to high demand, there is a need for more Section 8 housing assistance in the City. • Thirty-six (36%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that rental assistance was a high priority. Lead Removal Needs • Approximately 14,993 of Palm Springs' housing units were constructed prior to 1978 and may contain lead-based paint. • Ten cases of lead poisoning have been reported in Palm Springs from January 1995 to December 31, 1999. • HUD has published new regulations that must be implemented when utilizing federal funds for housing rehabilitation. Fair Housing Needs • The City needs to continue to further fair housing by investigating allegations as well as educating the public as to their rights under the law. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 12 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • Community Development Needs • The City desires to expand the City's economic base, increase private sector investment and promote greater employment opportunities for low-income persons. Forty-eight (48%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that job creation was a high priority. • The City residents are in need of public services that will enhance their well- being. • The continued preservation of the City's public buildings and the improvements to non-profit public facilities is a high priority. • Fifty-eight (58%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that code enforcement is a high priority. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 13 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs • SUMMARY OF THE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY A key component of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan is the Strategic Plan. This strategy is a combination of an inventory of resources available to meet housing and community development needs, along with long-range measurable goals. The One- Year Action Plan has specific targets and an estimate of resources to be committed. Housing Strategy Goal #1 — Preserve the City's existing single family and multi-family housing stock. Goal #2 — Retain the existing stock of affordable housing units. Goal #3 — Increase opportunities for low- income homeownership. Goal #4— Increase the supply of affordable housing through new construction. Homeless Strategy Goal #1 — Increase the supply of supportive housing. Goals #2 — Improve public services for the homeless. Special Population Strategy Goal #1 — Increase the supply of supportive housing. Goal #2 — Improve public services for the special needs population. Public Housing Strategy Goal #1 — Continue to support the on-going efforts of the Riverside County Housing Authority to maximize the use of Section 8 subsidies and other resources in the City. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 14 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Public Services Strategy Goal #1 — Expand and improve the quality and quantity of public service programs. Lead Removal Strategy Goal #1 — Eliminate lead paint hazards in housing units that were constructed before 1978. Goal #2 —Adhere to the new HUD regulations concerning lead paint abatement. Fair Housing Strategy Goal #1 — Continue to provide funding to further fair housing in the community. Community Development Strategy Goal #1 — Provide public infrastructure improvements that will enhance community stability and attractiveness in target neighborhoods. Goal #2 — Expand the City's economic base and promote greater employment opportunities. Goal #3 — Provide public services that are concerned with job training and employment. Goal #4— Provide for the repair of existing public and non-profit facilities. Goal #5 — Eliminate physical barriers to allow access by handicapped persons. i FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 15 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs SUMMARY OF THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN The One Year Action Plan identifies specific programs and projects that the City Council has approved for funding. The City will receive $ 623,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The City is reprogramming $38,812 of previous allocations. The following table identifies the total allocation that will be spent for housing and community development eligible activities in FY 2000. CDBG funded activities Recommended Allocation FY 2000-2001 Fair Housing $ 32,000.00 Community Development— Construction $388,762.00 Public Services $ 93,450.00 Economic Development $ 55,000.00 Total Recommended Allocation (Not inc. $569,212.00 admin. costs) FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 16 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN s FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 17 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN 1. Lead Agency The City of Palm Springs, Department of Redevelopment is responsible for the administration of all HUD formula grant programs. In this capacity, the Department is the lead agency responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Five Year Consolidated Plan. 2. Summary of the Citizen Participation Process The principal parties in the Citizen Participation process are: A. The Citizens B. Citizen's Advisory Committee C. City staff D. City Council The City of Palm Springs undertook a citizen participation process that remained consistent with the established Citizen Participation Plan. Community Development Needs Survey In order to help define local priorities for addressing the needs of the community, the City developed a "Needs Survey" that was designed to collect specific data. These surveys were distributed to all CDBG applicants and were placed in the Public Library, the Leisure Center and in three locations at City Hall. The survey was also placed on the City's WEB page and was "advertised" on the City's government access TV channel. Furthermore, a public service announcement about the availability of the survey was placed in the local newspaper, The Desert Sun. Approximately one hundred and fifty surveys were distributed. Citizen's Advisory Committee In December, 1999, the City Council established a Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) that included representatives from key commissions, community representatives and non-profit organizations. The Committee reviewed the submitted CDBG applications and made recommendations to the City Council based on the needs that were identified, as part of the City's needs assessment. • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 18 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Public Hearings The City conducted two public meeting. The first meeting was held on February 17, 2000 at the Palm Springs City Hall, Large Conference Room. A Public Notice was published on February 1, 2000. The second public meeting was held on April 5, 2000. A Public Notice was published on March 20, 2000. Access to the Plan All public meetings and hearings were held at times and locations that were convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries and included accommodations for persons with disabilities. The City published announcements about the availability of the Five Year Plan in The Desert Sun, a local newspaper of general circulation. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan was prepared and circulated for a thirty (30) day review period that began on April 9, 2000. A Summary of the Plan was published on***. Copies of the entire Plan were available for review at: • City Hall • Public Library 3. Consultation with other adjacent jurisdictions The City of Palm Springs consulted with the following jurisdictions during the development of the Five Year Consolidated Plan: • Cathedral City • Desert Hot Springs • Palm Desert • Indio • Indian Wells • Rancho Mirage FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 19 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs 4. Public and Non-Profit Agencies The City of Palm Springs consulted with other key City Departments during the development the Plan including: • Engineering • Police • Fire • Parks and Recreation • Water • The City Manager's Office. Other key public and quasi-public agencies that were contacted in preparation of the Plan include: • Fair Housing Council • Riverside County Housing Authority • Riverside County Office of Aging • Riverside County Health and Mental Health Services • Riverside County Department of Public Social Services • Riverside County Office of Education • • Riverside County Department of Community Action The City conferred with a variety of social service agencies in the preparation of the Plan. Agencies that were contacted and/or who sent a representative to meeting about the Plan include the following: PS Economic Development Corp. Food In Need of Distribution Fair Housing Council PS Boys & Girls Club Housing Authority of Riverside Co. Foundation for the Retarded Shelter from the Storm Riverside Co. Workforce Dev. Bd. PS Youth Center Catholic Charities PS Stroke Activity Center Mizell Senior Center Desert AIDS Project ABC Recovery Center, Inc. Palm Springs Adult School AIDS Assistance Program Desert Samaritans for the Elderly Community Access Center Green House Golf Academy Central County United Way Animal Samaritans SPCA PAWS of the Desert Dolly Sinatra Lodge 2400 Community Homes, Inc. LOV, A Second Chance Foundation PS Childcare Center CV Small Business Development Center FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 20 - 3/29100 City of Palm Springs • 5. Public Comments on the Plan and the Response The City encourages and takes into consideration all of the views that are expressed, either verbally or in writing concerning the Plan. There were ** public comments received during the thirty (30) day review period. 6. Submission to HUD The Consolidated Plan is required to be submitted to HUD at least forty five (45) days before the beginning of the program year. The City of Palm Springs operates on a CDBG program year from July 1 through June 30. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 21 - 3/29/00 City of Palm Springs SOURCES The existing and future residents' needs form the basis for establishing program priorities and quantified objectives. This section consists of a description of the community and presents statistical information and analysis of demographic factors. Such information was obtained from the following sources: A. State of California — Department of Finance B. California Employment Development Department C. City of Palm Springs — Planning Department, Housing Element D. Redevelopment Agency, AB1290 E. U.S. Census Bureau F. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) G. Riverside County, Housing Authority, Five Year Plan H. Riverside County, Continuum of Care FY 1999-2000 application I. Market Analysis for Affordable Housing by David Paul Rosen & Assoc., October, 1999. J. Riverside County, Five Year Consolidated Plan, FY 1999-2004 K. Riverside County, Public Social Services L. Riverside County, Office on Aging M. Center for Disease Control and Prevention FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 22 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs COMMUNITY PROFILE The Community Profile section provides a detailed description of the City's residents. This description helps to establish the basis for the housing and community development strategies described in the Plan. BACKGROUND The City of Palm Springs is located in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California. The City's primary industry is tourism and offers many types of housing for part-time residents such as vacation homes, condominiums and time share units. Twenty seven (27.3%) percent of the City's housing units are considered "seasonal" and are not available for sale or rent. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS The U.S. Bureau of the Census established that in 1990, the population of the City was 40,181. Population estimates published by the State of California, Department of Finance in January, 1999 reported that the population has increased to 42,900. This represents an estimated increase of 2,719 persons. Table 1 represents a summary of • the population's growth trends. Table 1 POPULATION GROWTH 1980-1999 1980-90 Growth 1990-1999 Growth Population 1980, 1990, 19992 Number Percent Number Percent Palm Springs 32,366 40,181 42,900 7,815 24.1% 2,719 6.7% 1. U.S.Census Bureau 2. California Department of Finance,Population Estimate,January 1, 1999. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 23 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION According to 1999 estimates, the City is made up of 19,247 households. Fifty eight (58.1%) percent of the households were owner-occupants and forty one (41.1%) percent of the households were renters. Since 1990, the number of households increased by 2.3%. Over the next five years, the number of households is expected to increase another 2.4%, to 19,493. Small households (2-4 persons) predominate, due in a large part, to the high percentage of elderly households located within the City. The average person per household is 2.16 persons. It is estimated that in 1999 family households make-up 70.21% of the total, with 27.98% non-family households and 1.44% are group home households. It is estimated the population is comprised of forty nine (49%) percent male and fifty one (51%) percent female. It is estimated that the type of households are as follows: TYPE OF HOUSEHOLDS ®Single Male 14.60% ■Single Female 21.45% ❑Married Couple 41.16% DOther family-male headed 3.63% ■Other family-female headed 7.72% ©Non family-male headed 7.55% ■Non family-female headed 3.69% 7.55% 7.72% 3.69% 14.60% 3.83% 21.45% 41.16% FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 24 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs In 1999, it is estimated that there are 3,543 households with children. These households are comprised as follows: HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN M Married Couple family- 65.23% ■Other family-male headed D Other family-female headed-23.9% ONon family-2.57% 2.57% 23.90% i 8.92%i"i 65.23% FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 25 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs AGE COMPOSITION The median age is estimated to be 44.73 years while the average age is estimated to be 44.93. It is estimated that in 1999, the population consists of the following: Table 2 DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION BY SEX AND AGE GROUP 1999 Male Female Age Group Number Percent Number Percent Under 18 3,931 18.7% 3,726 17.5% 18 to 24 1,157 5.5% 1,001 4.7% 25 to 44 6,163 29.3 % 5,344 25.1% 45 to 64 5,087 24.2% 4,855 22.8% 65 to 69 1,217 5.8% 1,448 6.8% 70 to 74 1,259 6.0% 1,490 7.0% 75 to 79 1,049 5.0% 1,363 6.4% S 80 i 1,150 5.5% 2,065 9.7% Total 21,013 100.0% 21,292 100.0% Median Age 44.73 Source: California Department of Finance; David Paul Rosen&Associates AGE ®School Age Children-18.10% NYoung Adults-26.10% OPrime Working-27.20% O Pending Retirement-23.50% ■Senior-5.10°/ 5.10% 18.10% 23.50% "0'2' 6.10% 27.20% FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 26 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs RACE AND ETHNICITY The City of Palm Springs is a racially/ethnically diverse community. In 1999, the estimated population by race is as follows: POPULATION BY RACE C White-77.82% ■Black-4.88% ❑Asian R Pacific Islander-4.40% ❑Other Races-12.90% 4.40% 12.90% 4.88% 77.82% In 1999, the population by type is estimated to consist of: POPULATION BY TYPE 13Non-Hispanic-71.72% ■Hispanic-28.28% 28.28% QW71.72% Appendix B - Map 1 illustrates the geographic distribution and concentration of the City's low income population by census tract and block group. These areas are income eligible to receive federal funding. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 27 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs HOUSEHOLD INCOME It is estimated that average income levels grew by 13.1% between 1990 and 1999; from $42,199 to $47,708. The 1999 DOF estimates that low income households represent approximately forty four (43.8%) percent of all Palm Springs households. The estimated median income household income is $29,266. The estimated per capita income is $21,852. In 1999, the estimated average family income is $58,400 and the median family income household income is $36,337. Table 3 shows the 1999 estimated household income distribution for the City of Palm Springs by age of the head of household. Households headed by very young and elderly persons have the highest share of households in the lower income categories. A total of sixty one (61.8%) percent of households headed by persons under twenty five years old and sixty four (64.2%) percent of those headed by persons aged seventy five or older earn less than $25,000.00 annually. Additionally, thirty five (35%) percent of households headed by persons aged twenty five to sixty four years earn less than $25,000.00 per year. • Table 3 ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION Household Less Than 25 to 64 65 to 74 75 Years or Total-All Income 25 Years Years Years Older Households Range NumberF18 Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent $0,000-$14,999 168 2,039 17.38% 1,013 30.37% 1,542 42.24% 4,763 24.71% $15,000-$24,999 176 2,072 17.66% 599 17.94% 801 21.93% 3,649 18.93% $25,000-$34,999 102 1,901 16.20% 480 14.38% 397 10.87% 2,880 14.94% $35,000-$49,999 63 1,885 16.07% 399 11.95% 286 7.82% 2,633 13.66% _ $50,000-$74,999 29 1,814 15.46% 370 11.10% 262 7.18% 2,476 12.84% $75,000-$99,999 12 870 7.41% 225 6.74% 145 3.97% 1,252 6.49% $100,000-or more 6 1,151 9.81% 251 7.52% 219 5.99% 1,627 8.44% Total 557 11,732 100.0% 3,337 100.0% 3,651 100.0% 19,279 100.0% %o of Total Households 2.89% 60.86% 17.31% 18.94% 100.0% Source: National Decision Systems;David Paul Rosen&Associates FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 28 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs PUBLIC ASSISTANCE As of February 11, 2000, the City of Palm Springs had a total of 4,270 persons receiving welfare assistance. This represents a total of nine (9%) percent of the City's population. A total of 947 persons (2% of the population) received a cash benefit (cash recipients also receive Food Stamps and Medi-Cal benefits.) In addition, 2,075 persons received Medi-Cal and 410 received Food Stamps only. The following table shows the number of cases as well as persons receiving aid in the City of Palm Springs. Number of Persons and Cases on Aid Cal Works Medi-Cal Only NAFS PAFS Zip Code/Area Cases Persons Cases Persons Cases Persons Cases Persons 92262 Palm Springs 291 757 943 1,469 139 340 225 667 92263 Palm Springs 2 3 19 30 5 5 2 3 92264 Palm Springs 77 187 394 576 37 65 61 168 Totals 370 947 1356 2075 181 410 288 838 1. Non-Assistance Food Stamps(NAFS)recipients belong to a Food Stamp Household in which no one receives CWTA cash assistance. 2. Public Assistance Food Stamps(PAFS)includes persons receiving both CWTA and Food Stamps,and members of the household who receive only Food Stamps. • Source: CalWORKs Statistical Services • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 29 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs HOUSING STOCK According to the census count, there were a total of 30,490 housing units in the City in 1990. The State of California, DOF extrapolates from this data, in conjunction with locally provided building permit information, to provide housing unit estimates on a yearly basis. Table 4 summarizes the composition of the housing stock from 1990 to 1999. Table 4 COMPOSITION OF HOUSING STOCK— 1990 AND 1999 1990 1999 Type Number Percent Number Percent Single-family 16,016 52.6 16,608 52.6 Multi-family 12,192 40.0 12,678 40.2 Mobile Homes 2,282 7.5 2,307 7.3 Source: State of Cal. Dept of Finance,Demographic Research Unit As noted above, the majority of the City's housing stock consists of single-family housing units. DOF estimates that only 19,279 of the 31,593 housing units are occupied on a full-time basis. Overall, the majority of the housing stock in the City is comprised of 2 and 3 bedroom units. Citywide, sixty eight (68.4%) percent of the units have three or more bedrooms. However, most of these housing units are owner-occupied. Table 5 summarizes the number of bedrooms per housing units located in the City in 1990. Table 5 BEDROOMS PER UNIT Renter Occupied Owner Occupied Total Type of Number Percent Number Percent Vacant Number % of Unit Total Studio 1,147 91.0 69 5.0 35 1,251 4.4 1 bedroom 4,021 81.4 551 11.1 363 4,935 17.2 2 bedroom 4,776 52.2 3,898 42.6 461 9,135 31.8 3 bedroom 1,586 15.0 8,739 83.0 203 10,528 36.6 4+bedroom 153 5.2 2,697 92.7 79 2,909 10.1 TOTAL 12,483 15,954 1,141 28,758 1 100.0 Source: 1990 Census • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 30 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Age of Housing Stock The highest rate of housing construction occurred in the 1970s, when the City gained more than one quarter of its current units. Overall, about one fifth of Palm Springs' housing units were built prior to 1959. Table 9 DISTRIBUTION OF HOUISING UNITS BY YEAR BUILT 1999 City of Palm Springs Year Built (Age of Structure)(1) Number Percent 1939 or Earlier (60 Years or More) 534 2.5% 1940 to 1949 (50 to 59 Years) 1,039 4.9% 1950 to 1959 (40 to 49 Years) 2,868 13.4% 1960 to 1969 (30 to 39 Years) 4,596 21.5% 1970 to 1979 (20 to 29 Years) 5,957 27.9% 1980 to 1989 (10 to 19 Years) 3,629 17.0% • 1990 or Later (9 Years or Less) 2,732 12.8% Total Year Built Available 21,355 100.0% Year Built Not Available 10,238 Total Housing Units 31,593 (1) Age of pre-1990 units from National Decision Systems based on 1990 census;number of units built since 1989 from California Department of Finance. (2) Includes units built prior to 1990. Source: National Decision Systems;California Department of Finance;David Paul Rosen&Associates FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 31 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Substandard Housing Conditions A housing unit is considered substandard if any of the following conditions exist: A. Inadequate sanitation B. Structural hazards C. Nuisances D. Faulty weather protection E. Fire hazards F. Inadequate maintenance G. Overcrowding H. Hazardous wiring, plumbing and/or mechanical equipment The California Statewide Housing Plan estimates that ten percent of the State's housing stock is in need of rehabilitation or replacement. According to the 1990 census, there are 31,593 housing units; therefore, 3,159 units are estimated to be in need of some repair. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 32 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • HOUSING MARKET CONDITIONS Single-family housing The median sales price for single family homes sold in the City of Palm Springs between July 1,1999 and September 30, 1999 was $148,000. These prices are not affordable to very low and lower income households Table 6 summarizes this affordability gap. Table 6 AFFORDABLE PAYMENT AND PURCHASE PRICE BY ANNUAL INCOME Maximum Maximum Affordable Affordable Type Annual Income' Monthly Purchase Price3 Payment' 1999 INCOME Very Low $23,600 $590 $74,500 Low $37,750 $944 $119,000 Moderate $56,640 $1,416 $179,000 Median $42,200 $1,055 $133,000 1. Based on HUD MFI for a family of four 2. Based on 30 percent of income. 3. Assumes 10 percent down payment,an 8%interest rate and a 1.25%tax and homeowners insurance. Rental Housing The U.S. Dept. of HUD publishes Fair Market Rents, based on bedroom size. The following is the FY 2000 FMR for Riverside County/Palm Springs: 0 - $448 1 - $499 2 - $609 3 - $845 4 - $999 The National Low Income Housing Coalition notes that households earning 30% of area median income can afford to pay approximately $354.00 per month for housing. This is well below the FMR's published by HUD. The following describes how many hours per week that is necessary, at minimum wage, to afford a FMR rental unit 1 bedroom - 73 hours 2 bedroom - 89 hours FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 33 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs In August, 1999, the City conducted a rent survey of market housing units located within the City. The results indicated that a majority of unassisted rental units are beyond the financial reach of very low- income households. Table 7 summarizes the current market rents : Table 7 Market Rents Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Apartment Complex Price Price Price Desert Investment Group $475 579 Highland Dr. $600 509 Highland Dr. $500 $650 Desert Investment Group $750 $775 1565 N.Palm Canyon $450 Cornerstone $525 Airport Garden Apartments $525 Continental Gardens $550 Gallery Apartments $485 $625 Parkwood $595 Desert Crest Apartments $535 Caribean Apartments $595 1900 Baristo Rd $450 • Las Palmas $325 641 N. Palm Canyon Dr. $425 1530 E.Palm Canyon Dr. $425 South of Ramon $550 Poolside Studio $350 Tahquitz Mesa villas $600 $800 537 Camino Parocela $550 2786 Tahquitz Canyon $575 $690 Joshua Tree Apartments $550 $660 $775 N/A $680 $780 N/A $450 $550 N/A $500 N/A $375 N/A $450 N/A $625 N/A $475 $575 N/A $500 $ 50 N/A $60 $625 N/A $70700 Average $461 $556 $669 Source: Classified advertisements for furnished&unfurnished apartments in The Desert Sun,August 24, 1999;telephone interviews with apartment managers and brokers; David Paul Rosen&Associates • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 34 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Assisted Housing Inventory The following table lists the affordable housing developments located in the City that have been assisted by local, State or Federal government programs. The inventory includes thirteen developments comprising one thousand one hundred fifty nine (1,159) units. Of these units, eight hundred ninety five (77%) are "family" units, two hundred sixty four (23%) are senior units. Nineteen units are owner-occupied with the remainder of the units are rental. One of the developments, Pacific Palm Apartments, is at risk of converting to market rate within the next five years. It consists of 114 family units and 24 elderly units. If Pacific Palms converts to market rate apartments, the City will lose an important affordable housing resource. According to the California Housing Partnership Corporation, a non-profit organization which tracks "at-risk" units, three other assisted developments have Section 8 contracts that will expire within the next five years. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 35 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs Table 8 ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTORY 1999 Project/Address Total Target Funding Sources Units Population Seminole Garden Apts. 2609 Linden Dr. 60 Family FHA Section 221 (d)(3) Sunnyview Village 2950 North Indian Avenue 44 Family Section 8 New Construction Desert Flower Apts. Farrell & E. Palm Canyon 129 Family I Mortgage Revenue Bonds Self-Help Homes Gateway Neighborhood 19 Family CHFA, HCD, Redevelopment Rancheria del Sol 64 Family 303 S. Calle El Segundo 12 Elderly FHA Section 236,CHFA Pacific Palms Apartments 114 Family 423 S. Calle El Segundo 24 Elderly FHA Section 236, CHFA Coyote Run Apartments CHFA, Redevelopment Set-Aside 3601 N. Sunrise 140 Family Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits Palos Verdes Villas 392 E. Stevens Rd. 98 Family CHFA, Redevelopment Set-Aside Palm Springs View Apts, San Rafael and McCarthy 119 Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Dr. Vista Serena 1201 East Vista Chino 60 Elderly HUD Section 202 Vista Del Monte 1207 East Vista Chino 52 Elderly HUD Section 202 Tahquitz Court Apts 2890 Tahquitz Canyon Way 108 Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Palm Springs Senior Citizens 3200 E. Baristo Rd. 116 Elderly Section 8 New Construction TOTAL 1,159 Key to Abbreviations: CHFA=California Housing Finance Agency HCD=California Department of Housing and Community Development Source: 1995 Palm Springs Consolidated Plan; City of Palm Springs; California Housing Partnership Corporation; David Paul Rosen&Associates FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 36 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs • BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Many factors inhibit the development of affordable housing in Southern California and the City of Palm Springs. Such barriers include market, environmental and government constraints as follows: MARKET CONSTRAINTS 1. Costs — The cost of land and the cost of construction are the two most outstanding barriers to affordable housing in the City. 2. Zoning - Much of the available vacant land that is zoned as multi-family residential is owned by members of the Cahuilla Band of the Mission Indians. Development is only possible on a long term lease (99 years). 3. Development fees — The City has an excellent record of assisting developers to understand City regulations and procedures. Permit processing generally takes less than three months. Recent surreys of development fees in the area indicate that Palm Springs fee schedule is in line with its neighboring communities. However, the significant fees that are required include sewer assessment, school fees and permits. 4. Infrastructure Constraints — While Palm Springs is developed with its primary infrastructure systems in place, the upgrading of such systems is necessary to accommodate new development and/or redevelopment. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS Environmental hazards affecting the development of housing units include seismic, flooding, high wind and noise conditions. Portions of Palm Springs are exposed to a variety of environmental hazards. Federal regulations require that the impact of these and any other hazards be submitted to HUD for a release of funds. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS The constraints that affect affordable housing in Palm Springs are primarily economic and not regulatory or policy oriented. Significant factors impacting the development of affordable housing are the constraints imposed by higher levels of government. Examples include, but are not limited to, County subdivision processing schedules and State-mandated laws. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 37 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT In order to establish Five-Year priorities, the City of Palm Springs has prepared the Priority Need ranking according to the HUD ranking format as follows: High Priority: Activities to address this need will be funded by the City during the five year period. Medium Priority: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five-year period. The City will also attempt to locate other funds to address these needs. Low Priority: The City will not directly fund activities to address this need during the five-year period. Other entities' applications for federal assistance may be supported and found consistent with this Plan. No such need: The City finds that there is no need or that the needs are substantially addressed. NOTE: All required HUD Tables are contained in Appendix C of this document FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 38 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs HOUSING NEEDS Consolidated Plan Table 2A, (See Appendix C), Priority Housing Needs Summary Table, depicts the estimated needs of the very low and income households of the City. The information presented is based on the 1990 Census data provided by HUD as the CHAS Databook. Status: Several factors influence the degree of demand or"need"for housing in the City of Palm Springs. The four major categories to be considered include: 1. Housing need resulting from population growth 2. Housing need resulting from overcrowding 3. Housing need for affordable housing 4. Housing needs of"special' groups such as frail elderly, large family, disabled and homeless CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Fifty (50%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that residential rehabilitation was a high priority. Forty two (42.3%) percent indicated that homeownership was a high priority and forty (40.4%) percent of the respondents indicated that rental housing construction was a high priority. Additionally, thirty six (36.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that owner-occupied rehab is a high priority FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 39 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs The State of California, Department of Finance estimates the 1999 existing housing needs as follows: Table 10 Existing Housing Need-All Incomes Less 30 to 50 to 80 to Grater Total Than 30% 50% 80% 95% Than 95% All Households Renters 1368 1426 1718 721 2683 7916 Owners 1067 1096 1758 835 6575 11331 Total 2435 2522 3477 1555 9258 19247 Households Households with any Renters 1112 1299 1353 312 504 4581 Problems Owners 1 653 745 967 349 1122 3836 Total 1765 2044 2320 661 1626 8419 Households Households with Renters 1112 1228 1143 201 263 3937 Overpayment Owners 653 680 934 349 1122 3739 Total 1765 1909 2077 550 1375 7676 Households Households with Renters 123 219 298 80 187 908 Overcrowding Owners 34 76 162 19 95 386 Total 157 295 461 100 282 1294 • Households SUMMARY In 1999, seventy two (72.6%) percent of very low and lower income households reported some kind of housing problem (substandard, overcrowded or paying more than is affordable). Overall, seventy seven (77.1%) percent of the City's very low and lower income renters were paying more than thirty percent of their gross income for housing costs. NEEDS OF HOUSEHOLDS OVERPAYING FOR HOUSING Of the estimated 7,676 households in the City that are overpaying for housing, fifty one (51%) percent are renters households. Eighty eight (88%) percent of all overpaying renter households fall within the $10,000 to $35,000 per year income range (lower income) and account for forty four (43.9%) percent of all renters. This reflects the need for affordable rental housing units to be located within the City. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 40 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs . NEEDS OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE OVERCROWED The Census defines overcrowded households as households with a greater than 1.01 person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, porches, and half rooms. Of the estimated 1,204 housing units that are overcrowded, seventy five (75.7%) percent are occupied by low income households. This reflects the need for large (3 or more bedrooms) affordable housing units. NEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) allocates a local jurisdiction's "fair share" of regional housing needs. These needs are set for four household income categories used in Federal and State programs: Very Low; Low; Moderate; and Above Moderate, defined operationally as households earning up to 50%, 80%, 120% and more than 120% of the Riverside County median income, respectively. The allocations are further adjusted to avoid an over-concentration of lower income households in any one jurisdiction. The fair share allocation also considers the existing "deficit' of housing need due to the number of lower income households who are currently paying more than thirty (30%) percent of their gross income for housing costs. The second factor used to estimate existing housing needs is the number of housing units that need to be added to the jurisdiction's housing stock to maintain a healthy balance between occupied and vacant units in the housing market. The State of California, Housing and Community development Department (HCD) establishes a vacancy rate of two percent for single-family units and five percent for multi-family units as the ideal thresholds for a well-functioning housing market. To the extent that existing vacancy rates fall below these benchmarks, additional units must be constructed as part of the regional fair share allocation. SCAG estimates each jurisdiction's future housing need in terms of two other factors: (a) the number of units needed to accommodate forecasted household growth and (b) the number of units needed to replace demolitions due to attrition in the housing stock (i.e. fire damage, redevelopment, conversion to non-housing uses). The following are the Seven Year New Construction Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the City of Palm Springs: Seven Year Assessment Household Growth 1,863 Vacancy Adjustment -373 Housing Unit Loss Adjustment 12 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION NEED 1,502 Very Low 383 1 25% Low 260 1 17% Moderate 289 19% Above Moderate 570 38% ANNUAL NEED 214 • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 41 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • NEED FOR REHABILITATION As noted in the housing stock condition section, approximately 3,159 housing units may need some sort of repair. As part of the Housing Element that is being prepared for submittal by June 30, 2000 to the State of California, the City will conduct a housing conditions survey and will note the actual need for housing rehabilitation. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 42 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs HOMELESS NEEDS Consolidated Plan Table 1A & B, (See Appendix C) Homeless Population and Special Needs Populations, depicts the needs of the homeless population in the City of Palm Springs. The information presented is based on the 1990 census data provided by HUD as the CHAS Databook and the Gaps Analysis prepared by the Riverside County, Department of Community Action. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Forty (40.4%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that homeless/transitional housing development is a high priority. NATURE AND EXTENT OF HOMELESSNESS The needs of the homeless population are difficult to determine because the actual enumeration of the homeless population cannot be determined due to the transient nature of this population. Also, the definition of homeless varies. According to HUD, sheltered homeless persons refers to persons living in emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities or living in motels with the assistance of emergency rental vouchers. The unsheltered homeless refers to persons living in places unfit for habitation such as the street, cars or a garage. Also there are persons who are without housing and are temporarily sleeping in the housing units of relatives and/or friends. HUD also defines persons that overpay for housing "at risk" of becoming homeless. Consistent findings of Federal demographers indicate that three (3%) percent of any overall population experiences homelessness in a three to five year period and that seven (7%) percent of any overall population are homeless at some point during their lifetime. These figures can be used to determine the magnitude of the local problem of homelessness. Based on the City's estimated population, approximately 257 citizens were homeless as of January, 1999. The 1990 Census point-in-time measure identified thirty eight (38) persons that were in shelters and two were visible unsheltered. RESULTS OF A RECENT HOMELESS SURVEY In 1998, the Riverside County Emergency Cold Weather Shelters (ECWSP) developed a strategy to determine the extent of homelessness in the County of Riverside. In order to develop the strategy, a survey was conducted. According to the survey, 1,415 persons were homeless in Riverside County in 1998. Of these persons, 84 were single males, 25 were single females and there were 111 families consisting of 1,306 persons. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan -43 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • The survey noted the various characteristics of the homeless population as follows: ETHNICITY 4.70% 13.80% ®Asian-4.7% ■Black-13.80% O Hispanic-27.70 51.90% O Native American-1.94% 27.70% 1.94% ■White-51.9% CONDITIONS 43.42/° o 40.05% ®Elderly-40.05% ■Handicapped 5.85% OVeterans-10.68% OOther-43.42% 10.68% 5.85% YEARS HOMELESS 15.64% 9.48% M Less than one year-50.70% ■One to Two Years-24.17% 50.70% OTwo to Three Years-9.48% OMore than Three-15.64% 24.17% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 1.37% 5.14% 24.66% 24.66/°o IN 8th grade or less-5.14% ■Some High School-24.66% ❑High School Graduate-44.18% O Some College-24.66% 44.18% ■College Graduate-1.37% FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 44 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs "AT RISK" HOMELESS The "at-risk" population is comprised of low-income households who, upon loss of employment, would lose their housing. According to the State of California's need assessment, 1,112 renter households living in Palm Springs whose income are 30% or below median income and are cost burdened are at risk of becoming homeless. EXISTING HOMELESS FACILITIES The following facilities are located within the Coachella Valley: 1. Shelter from the Storm, Palm Desert, CA — operates an emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. 2. Nightengale Manor, Palm Springs, CA — 16 unit residential apartment complex serves as a transitional shelter 3. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Indio, CA— operates a family shelter 4. Salvation Army, Cathedral City, CA provides emergency lodging 5. ABC Recovery Center, Indio, CA— operates a 78 bed facility There are no homeless shelters located within the City of Palm Springs at this time. There is one transitional shelter. Transitional housing is typically defined as temporary housing that limits the duration of the stay to a fixed period and provides specific and organized services (such as job counseling, skill development, etc.) EXISTING HOMELESS SERVICES The following agencies provide services to assist the homeless population: 1. Catholic Charities, Palm Springs, CA — Provides emergency rental assistance, food and/or shelter. 2. MARTHA'S Kitchen, Indio, CA — provides hot meals and medical care for children. 3. St. Elizabeth Church, Desert Hot Springs, CA—serves food to the needy FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 45 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs SPECIAL POPULATIONS NEEDS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Thirty six (36.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that special needs housing facilities for the mentally ill is a high priority. Thirty four (34.6%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that special needs housing facilities for persons with HIV/AIDS is a high priority. Status Certain groups of residents have been considered to have a more difficult time finding housing units to suit their special needs. Such households include: A. Frail elderly — are defined as being at least 62 years of age and have one or more limitations to "activities of daily living" such as eating, bathing and household maintenance. In 1990, 2,555 persons that were eighty years or older resided in the City of Palm Springs B. Persons with disabilities — are defined as persons with severe mental illness (psychoses such as schizophrenia and major affective disorders such as depression), chronic mental and/or physical impairment (language, mobility, capacity) and work disability. The Association for Retarded Citizens estimates that one to three percent of any local population meet this definition. C. Persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS - are defined as persons actually diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses. As of January, 2000, the total amount of persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS patients that reside in the eastern region of Riverside County was 2,627. Of this population 1,178 persons reside within the City of Palm Springs. This is approximately forty five (44.8%) percent of the total number of AIDS patients residing in the eastern region of the County. D. Battered spouses — are defined as persons who exist in an abusive relationship and require special consideration and assistance when they remove themselves from this environment. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 46 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs EXISTING FACILITIES TO SERVE POPULATIONS The following facilities for special populations are located in the Coachella Valley: 1. Mizell Senior Center, Palm Springs, CA — provides meals, outreach, and other necessary services 2. Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center, Palm Springs, CA — provides activities including social events, food, etc. 3. Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA — provides free and discounted health services 4. Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA., provides social activities and personal care for the frail elderly. 5. Episcopal Community Services, Cathedral City—services for HIV/AIDS patients 6. Shelter from the Storm, Palm Desert, CA — operates an emergency shelter for battered women and their children 7. Desert Aids Project, Palm Springs, CA— medical services for HIV/AIDS GROUP HOMES A group home is a small residential complex, usually housing not more than ten persons. There are ** group homes in Palm Springs that provide supportive housing for persons with various special needs. The following group homes are licensed by the State of California and are located within the City of Palm Springs. These facilities have been identified as serving the needs of special populations: TABLE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY NAME TYPE NUMBER OF BEDS Carino's Quality Home Care Inc. Elderly 6 Cavanaugh Springs Living Center Elderly 6 Desert Orchid Elderly 6 The Imus Homecare for the Elderly Elderly 6 The Imus Homecare for the Elderly II Elderly 6 The Imus Homecare for the Elderly III Elderly 6 6 Inner Image Dementia/Hospice 1 bed for Hospice) 6 Inner Image II Dementia/Hospice i bed for Hospice) 6 • Inner Image III Dementia/Hospice 1 bed for Hos ice FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 47 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs TABLE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY cont. NAME TYPE NUMBER OF BEDS 6 Inner Image IV Dementia/Hospice 1 bed for Hospice) LC Residential Home Care Elderly 3 Mae's RCFE Elderly 4 N/A Ma 's Legacy-Verona Manor RCFE/Dementia 2 beds for Hospice) Our Fathers Retirement Estate Elderly 6 6 Palm Springs Eldercare Home RCFE/Dementia 1 bed for Hospice) Palm Springs Manor Elderly 6 Palm Springs Manor Dee well Elderly 6 Palm Springs Manor Retirement Elderly 6 Palm Springs Retirement Home RCFE/Dementia 6 Retreat Las Palmas Elderly 6 Retreat Las Palmas II Elderly 6 Scott's Heavenly Home Elderly 6 Serrano Residential Care of the Elderly Elderly 6 Spring Court Elderly 6 Twin Palms Elderly 6 Whispering Pine Assisted Living "On the Fairway" Elderly 6 Worthin ton Terrace Elderly 6 Source: State of Califomia Department of Social Services EXISTING SPECIAL POPULATION SERVICES The following agencies provide services to special populations: 1. Desert Council for Aging — provides public awareness and volunteer services such as Meals-on-Wheels 2. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program — registers volunteers 3. Riverside County Public Social Services — provides services to adults in danger of abuse, provides frail seniors and disabled with outreach and in-home support services FY 2000 Consolidated Plan -48 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs 4. AIDS Assistance Program — provides food vouchers 5. Desert AIDS Project — provides support services including food and re- employment training 6. Shelter from the Storm - provides crisis counseling services as well as supportive housing FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 49 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs NEEDS — CONTINUUM OF CARE The term "Continuum of Care" refers to a HUD-established system of providing a comprehensive delivery of facilities and services for homeless and special need populations. The Continuum consists of four components: 1. Outreach and assessment 2. Emergency Shelters with appropriate supportive services 3. Transitional housing with appropriate supportive services 4. Permanent, affordable housing STATUS: Funds to support these initiatives comes yearly from Congress under the McKinney Act. The County of Riverside, Department of Community Action, is responsible for the preparation of the written application to HUD. This is accomplished on a yearly basis. In 1997, a Needs Assessment Survey was conducted by the University of Riverside. From this assessment, a delivery system was developed to meet needs and fill gaps. This analysis assists the County during the application process to determine the homeless and special population needs on a County-wide basis. The City will continue to support the Riverside County Continuum of Care Program that works to combat homelessness. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 50 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Public and Assisted Housing Needs Consolidated Plan Table 4, Priority Public Housing Needs, depicts the estimated needs for public housing County-wide, as outlined by the Riverside County Housing Authority. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Thirty six (36.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that tenant- based rental assistance is a high priority. Status The City of Palm Springs contracts with the Riverside County Housing Authority to operate public housing programs within the City. The mission of the Housing Authority is to provide affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities to low income households while supporting programs that foster self-sufficiency. There are approximately 12,000 eligible households on the waiting list for housing assistance. The Housing Authority is unable to provide the City with a list of local residents who are on the waiting list. The length of wait depends on the household size/bedroom needs. Federal preferences apply to households that are involuntarily displaced, living in substandard housing units and/or are severely cost burdened (paying over 50% of their monthly income for housing). The Housing Authority's Five Year Plan outlines the needs for public housing as follows: 1. Increase affordable housing and self-sufficiency opportunities for very-low and low income households 2. Expand affordable housing and assisted housing sites 3. Enhance the security and safety of public housing sites 4. Pursue three program strategies to improve management of the Housing Authority's physical assets. 5. Streamline and upgrade information systems hardware, software and other means of electronic media by using current technology when available and within budget resources. According to the Housing Authority, as of February, 2000, the following households living within the City of Palm Springs receive rental payment assistance as follows: FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 51 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Table 11 Program 0- 1 - 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- Over Total Description Brs Bra Brs Brs Brs Brs Brs Brs HOPWA 0 54 9 1 0 0 0 0 64 MOD- REHAB 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 SECTION 8 EXISTING 1 68 16 8 0 0 0 0 93 SHELTER PLUS 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Voucher Program 1 93 22 7 1 1 0 0 125 Location Totals 2 220 61 16 2 1 0 0 292 Source:County of Riverside Section 8/Vou7er Demographics Report as of 2/23/2000. Table 12 Program Description Family Elderly Disabled Handicapped Total HOPWA 11 0 53 0 64 MOD-REHAB 4 0 0 0 4 SECTION 8 EXISTING 17 33 43 0 93 SHELTER PLUS 0 0 6 0 6 Voucher Program 23 37 65 0 125 Location Totals 55 70 167 0 292 Source: • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 52 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs i Lead Paint Hazards CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Twenty three (23.1%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that lead paint abatement was a high priority. Status: Incidence of lead hazard Childhood lead poisoning is a major, preventable environmental health problem. Children can be exposed to lead in many ways. Sources of exposure include lead- based paint, lead-contaminated dust/soil, lead-containing ceramic ware and non- traditional health remedies. Lead poisonings causes: Reduction in I.Q. • Reading and learning disabilities • Decreased attention span • Hyperactivity • Aggressive behavior The City estimates that approximately 14,993 housing units were built prior to 1978. 9,006, or forty one (41%) percent, of these housing units are rental units and 8,984, or fifty nine (59%) percent, are owner-occupied housing units. Of the rental units, in 1990, 985 were occupied by very low income households and 3,125 rental units were occupied by low income households. Among owner-occupied units, 1,235 were occupied by very low income households and 692 were occupied by low income households. In summary, in 1990, 4,485 housing units built before 1978 were occupied by very low and low income households. Children who have been identified as having elevated levels of blood are referred to the Riverside County Department of Public Health for a follow-up evaluation and case management to achieve a reduction in the lead in the blood. At the request of the Public Health Department, the County Department of Environmental Health conducts a lead assessment of the housing unit. i FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 53 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs Cases of lead poisoning in children under the age of sixteen years that were reported residing in Palm Springs from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1999 are as follows: 1995 - 4 1996 - 2 1997 - 1 1998 - 1 1999 - 2 Although ten cases of lead poisoning is a small percent of the overall population, it is the City's position that any cases of lead poisoning indicated that there is a need to conduct testing/abatement procedures as part of the City's housing rehabilitation efforts. i FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 54 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs FAIR HOUSING Status: In 1995, the City completed an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. No new impediments have been reported since that time. Therefore, the City of Palm Springs intends to continue to expand its public information campaign. In the next five years, such needed activities will include: A. Develop educational materials for the housing industry. B. Distributing fair housing materials for distribution. C. Abate discrimination by counseling individuals with housing problems, refer all unresolved cases to HUD and/or DFEH. D. Testing to discover illegal practices. E. Provide training workshops regarding tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 55 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Consolidated Plan Table 2B, (See Appendix C) Community Development Needs, summarizes the estimated Five Year needs of the City of Palm Springs. This section of the Plan outlines the needs of the City in terms of economic opportunities, community facilities, social services and neighborhood improvements. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Forty eight (48.1%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey ranked job creation as a high priority need. Thirty four (34.6%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that employment training is a high priority. Thirty eight (38.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that business support services is a high priority. Thirty six (36.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that commercial rehabilitation is a high priority and twenty eight (28.9%) percent indicated that neighborhood small business is a high priority. Economic Opportunities The City of Palm Springs will continue to work to provide a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for its current and future residents. As of January, 2000, the State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division calculated that the City of Palm Springs has a labor force of 26,520 persons. Of these workers, 25,500 are currently employed and 1,020 are unemployed. This represents an unemployment rate of approximately four (3.9%) percent. The Employment Development Department reports that the civilian labor force is made up of certain occupation classifications as follows: FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 66 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Table EMPLOYED CIVILIANS — OCCUPATION 1999 Occupation Description Total Executive and Managerial 14.35% Professional Specialty 13.02% Technical Support 2.80% Sales 15.54% Administrative Support 13.20% Service: Private Household 0.76% Service: Protective 1.67% Service: Other 19.76% Farming, Forestry & Fishing T63% Precision Production &Craft 8.82% Machine Operator 2.03% Trans. And Material Moving 2.36% Handlers, Helpers& Laborers 3.07% Total Employed Civilians—Occupation 18,908 Source:Pop Facts by Claritas The following is a list of the largest employers that are located in the City: • Largest Employers in the City Employer Number of Employees Hotels (approximately 195) 2,500 Palm Springs Unified School District 1,400 Palm Springs International Airport 1,200 Desert Regional Medical Center 1,100 Desert Sun Publishing 350 Thermo Electron 350 ALMA 63 Palm Springs Baking Company 60 Desert Publications 55 FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 57 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs Business Retention Program In 1995, the City established the Business Retention and Expansion Program to offer assistance and information for businesses located in Palm Springs. In 1999, a survey was implemented to assess the needs and concerns of the targeted business community. The businesses responded favorably and were pleased with the City's interest in the health of local business. A majority of the businesses that responded to the survey indicated that they have had difficulty recruiting educated, experienced employees. Businesses reported trade skills were the top priority for current and future employee recruitment. The City's predominate businesses, the service industry such as hotels and restaurants, create low paying jobs. Therefore, the City has identified the need to fund training programs for low income residents so that they are able to obtain skills to meet the demands of other businesses located in the City. This is the basis of the City's vision for the future and the way to eliminate poverty. Within the next five years proposed projects will designed to: • enhance downtown business viability • increase light industrial development • increase small business development • establish micro-business programs Community Facilities CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Thirty two (32.7%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that public facilities are a medium priority. Thirty eight (38.5%) percent of the respondents indicated that the youth centers are a high priority. Status The City will continue with the preservation of the City's community buildings and the facilities of nonprofit social service providers. The following is a list of public facilities and non-profit facilities that serve to better the lives of City residents: FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 58 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • A. Boys & Girls Club B. Mizell Senior Center C. Nightengale Manor D. Palm Springs Youth Center E. Desert Aids Project Infrastructure Improvements CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Twenty five (25%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that street improvement is a high priority. Status: Streets in particular are viewed as a valuable asset to the City's residents and visitors. As such, it is essential that the City maintain the street system in a responsible way. Sidewalk construction/reconstruction is also important since a safe pedestrian system contributes to a sense of cohesiveness within the City. The City has two target areas that are eligible to receive federal assistance, the Desert Highland area and the Crossly tract. The City intends to continue to invest federal funds to improve the infrastructure within the target areas. Public Services CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Fifty one (51.9%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that youth services is a high priority. Thirty six (36.5%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that services to substance abusers is a high priority. Thirty two (32.7%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that childcare services is a high priority. Thirty (30.8%) percent of the respondents to the Needs Survey indicated that senior services is a high priority. Twenty eight (28.8%) percent of the respondents indicated that handicap services is a high priority. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 59 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Status: The following is a list of public service agencies that currently work to provide necessary support service to the City's residents: 1. Catholic Charities 2. Desert AIDS Project 3. Palm Springs Library - Literacy Program 4. Food In Need of Distribution (F.I.N.D.) 5. Foundation for the Retarded 6. Palm Springs Adult School 7. Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center 8. Palm Springs Economic Development Corp. 9. Shelter from the Storm 10. Mizell Senior Center FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 60 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY This section of the Five Year Consolidated Plan describes the Goals, the Accomplishments, the Implementing Programs and the Resources that the City will utilize to address the housing, community development and economic development needs of the City. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 61 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Housing Strategy Q setv�the�C' `fix[ tl�gi�t g[e=a. °"urf `am "'�us�ng stoek�� ; Target Groups: Very Low-income Senior households Five Year Accomplishments: Citywide Over the next five years, the City will rehabilitate 150 single family housing units Implementing program: The City's Department of Redevelopment will administer the Senior Grant Program. The Senior Repair Program is designed to assist very low income senior homeowners or physically disabled owners of any age with property improvements. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to pay for a variety of repairs such as plumbing, electrical, window and screen replacement, attic fans, exterior paint, minor roof repairs, smoke detectors and weatherization improvements. In order to eligible, the applicant must be a homeowner, must be at least 62 years of age or older or handicapped, must a modest liquid assets and be considered very low income (50% or below median income, based on family size). Resources: CDBG Target Group: Very low to moderate income Owner-Occupied units that are in a substandard condition, particularly those units that contain lead-based paint Five Year Accomplishments: Over the next five years, the City will rehabilitate 150 single family housing units. Implementing Program: The City's Department of Redevelopment will administer the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. This program is designed to assist very low to moderate income homeowners with property improvements. Grants and deferred loans are available to pay for a variety of repairs such as plumbing, electrical, windows and screen replacement, exterior paint, roofs, etc. Resources: Redevelopment Set-aside i FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 62 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Target Groups: Units that are occupied by low income households that are at risk of converting to market rate rental units Five Year Accomplishments: Over the next five year the City will develop a program that will provide financial resources for the preservation of the affordable rental unit stock. Implementing programs: The City's Department of Redevelopment will maintain its redevelopment programs for long term affordability. Such programs shall include the acquisition of"at-risk" units. Resources: Redevelopment Set-aside . Target Groups: Low and moderate-income homebuyers Five Year Accomplishments: Over the next five years, the City will assist 50 low income households in the acquisition of an affordable housing unit. Implementing Programs: The City participates in the Pacific Housing & Finance Agency's "Lease to Own" Program. The program enables low-income buyers to acquire an affordable unit with a very small investment. The program is available on a City wide basis. The City will continue work with the local lending institutions that finance affordable housing acquisition. The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition is an experienced non-profit housing provider that works in the Coachella Valley. This organization specializes in constructing new single family and/or rental housing units that are for sale or rent to low income households. This organization has received FY 1998 State of California, HOME Program funds to assist nine (9) low income homebuyers. Resources: Redevelopment set-aside, State of California, HOME Program, California • Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), local tax-exempt bond issue FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 63 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs v. ; set �- ". � fta, or ,a : e= musing#I[rough :�ei �cor�s#riar�t,on „�': ; Target Groups: Elderly Seniors, Large low-income renter households Five Year Accomplishments: In five years, the City will work with for profit and non-profit developers to assist in the construction of approximately three hundred (300) affordable housing units. Implementing programs: The City's Department of Planning and Building will oversee the construction of any new affordable housing units. The following project will be constructed: Garden Springs Apt. — 60 unit affordable rental housing development located at North Indian Canyon Road, Palm Springs The City's Redevelopment Agency will strive to meet the Regional Housing Needs established by SGAG and facilitate the development of new affordable housing by providing incentives, both financial and non-financial, to help lower project costs in exchange for the dedication of a portion of each housing project as affordable units. The City's Redevelopment Department shall monitor proposed housing projects to ensure that a full range of housing prices are established. Resources: Redevelopment set aside, State of California HOME Program, Private lending institutions FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 64 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • Homeless Strategy Go n /+� a W..;� . �• � Target Groups: homeless persons and families. Five Year Accomplishments: The City will support the efforts of non-profit agencies who apply for funding to locate homeless/transitional facilities within the City. The City shall provide funds to 5 non-profit organizations for transitional and/or temporary housing. Implementing program: The City's Department of Redevelopment will work with local service providers to assist in the development of a transitional housing project. Nightengale Manor—transitional shelter for families County of Riverside, Department of Community Action - Continuum of Care application Resources: CDBG, HUD - direct application for Mc Kinney Act (Super NOFA) funding �Gdv. fir• n��� q�� ,e,.,t�s3fcir��_ e Arxt�les� :° . e•��r. � �;� ���:,�:..,�°-s: Target Groups: Homeless persons and families Five Year Accomplishments: The City will continue to support local public service agencies that address the service needs of the homeless and those who are risk of becoming homeless. Such agencies will assist 600 persons within the next five years. Implementing Programs: Catholic Charities operates a Homeless Outreach Program. The program works with homeless persons to help determine their reason for homelessness and works to set goals to change their behavior patterns. F.I.N.D. is a food distribution program for homeless and other needy persons. Shelter form the Storm provides shelter, food and counseling services to battered women and their children. Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 65 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Special Population Strategy Target Groups: Frail seniors, HIV/AIDS and battered women Five Year Accomplishments: The City's Department of Planning and Building will oversee the construction of the affordable housing units, including the following projects: • Belardo Gardens — 140 unit assisted living rental units located on Belardo Road and Sunny Dunes Road • Brentwood Homes — 120 unit assisted living rental units located on Arenas Road and Baristo Road Implementing programs: The City shall continue to support projects that provide affordable housing for the target . groups. Resources: CDBG, Redevelopment Set-aside, HUD — direct application for McKinney Act (SuperNOFA) funding, Private Lending Institutions p .,ubli e`ry e pecj #iaeae 9pMIAR, - � Target Groups: frail seniors, HIV/AID patients and battered women Five Year Accomplishments: The City will continue to support the local public service agencies. Such agencies will assist 5,000 persons within the next five years. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 66 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs I• Implementing Programs: F.I.N.D. - a food distribution program for low-income, housebound seniors. Desert AIDS - provides medical and support services AIDS Assistance Program - provides food vouchers Shelter from the Storm - Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 67 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs . Public Housing Strategy Target Groups: very low income households Five Year Accomplishments The City will make aggressive efforts to increase the number of federally allocated Section 8 vouchers. Implementing Programs: The City will continue to contract with the Riverside County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 rental payment assistance. The County's Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) was established to assist Section 8 program participants to gain economic independence. The City will work with the Housing Authority to identify the participants that reside within the City to target those households for additional City assistance. Resources: HUD Section 8 vouchers and FFS FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 68 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Public Service Strategy Target Groups: Seniors Five Year Accomplishments: The City shall continue to support the local public service agencies. Such agencies will assist 5,000 persons within the next five years. Implementing Programs: Mizell Senor Centers — referral services, operates programs, counseling F.I.N.D. — meals for homebound seniors Resources: CDBG Target Groups: Youth Five Year Accomplishments: The City shall continue to support the local public service agencies. Such agencies will assist 100 persons within the next five years. Implementing Programs: Palm Springs Youth Center— Boys & Girls Club - Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 69 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs Lead Paint Strategy Target Groups: Households residing in contaminated properties Five Year Accomplishments: The Neighborhood Revitalization Program will assist 150 households with the appropriate lead paint inspection, testing and abatement. Implementing programs: The City's Department of Redevelopment will administer the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Resources: CDBG, Redevelopment Set-aside Target Groups: low income households that are residing in housing units that were built before 1978. Five Year Accomplishments The City will assist 150 households by providing lead paint notices to program participants, landlords and property managers as well as the general public. Implementing Programs: The City's Department of Redevelopment will conduct lead poisoning education and outreach efforts. Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 70 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Fair Housing Strategy � r��at.�ng wtitliri, d rrth'e, Target Group: Low income renters and homebuyers needing fair housing assistance Five Year Accomplishments: The City will continue to support the Riverside County Fair Housing Council. The program will assist 200 persons who have fair housing complaints and 3000 households that have tenant/landlord complaints. Implementing Program: The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County provides a full menu of fair housing services that promote fair housing rights and obligations as defined under the Federal and State fair housing enactments. Resources: CDBG • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 71 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs Community Development Strategy �G,' ail. � �rrcteu r f astrucfureim t°ovemenfstha `�,,jl�e ha"�e ofn, ' ri.`. Target Areas: Desert Highland and Crossley Tract Five Year Accomplishments: The City's Department of Public Works will oversee the repair of 2100 linear feet of streets and sidewalk s located within the two target areas. Implementing Programs: The City's Engineering Department is responsible for overseeing street improvement and sidewalk repairs in the target areas. Resources: CDBG p , I. Target Groups: Small local businesses considering relocating to other Coachella Valley cities, small businesses that are expanding Five Year Accomplishments: The City Department of Redevelopment will continue to support the on-going consulting services and job training services of various local non-profit agencies. Over five years, these agencies will assist 300 low income persons to obtain jobs and/or retain jobs that are pay a living wage. Implementing Programs: Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center— provides consulting services to small businesses for job creation and/or retention. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 72 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs The City's Department of Redevelopment implements projects meant to diversify the economic base. Within the next five years, such projects will include: • Desert Walk— rehabilitation of a commercial center • Establishment of a Foreign Trade Zone • Clean-up of industrial lots • Provide low interest commercial loans • Develop a research park to create high wage jobs Resources: CDBG, Redevelopment, local lending institutions framing nd employ'rrrentu ' Target Groups: Lower income households Five Year Accomplishments: The City will continue to support the on-going efforts of local non-profit agencies that provide job training services. Over five years, these agencies will assist 300 low income persons. Implementing Programs: The Foundation for the Retarded provides paid training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Palm Springs Adult School, in cooperation with a non-profit agency, provides vocational training programs for residents of the Desert Highland target area. Desert Aids Project— re-employment training Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 73 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs i . I ou.de is " he ,'}airfrs4jn `:tab " nd oijp r� }: I't[e§ Target Groups: - The continued preservation of the City's public buildings and the facilities of nonprofit social service providers located in low income census tracts or where limited clientele benefit can be documented. • Mizell Senior Center • Palm Springs Youth Center Five Year Accomplishments: The City Engineering Department will continue to oversee the improvements of non- profit facilities. Implementing programs: The City Redevelopment Department will continue to provide funding for public building and the facilities of certain non-profit agencies. Such activities will ensure compliance with federal regulations concerning prevailing wages. • Resources: CDBG Goal #5 °Eliminate physice'I barrier§ao allow';aecess by,handicapped:pe�sons' ` Target groups: physically handicapped persons Five Year Accomplishments: The City will continue to provide funding for the purpose of eliminating access barriers in public and non-profit facilities Implementing Programs: The City's Engineering Department and the City's ADA co-coordinator shall oversee the removal of physical barriers that prevent accessibility (ADA compliance) by retrofitting public buildings and encouraging builders to make available, as an at-cost option, accessibility and adaptability features. Resources: CDBG FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 74 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGYIVISION FOR THE FUTURE SUMMARY The City has determined that the major factors that work to create poverty include: • lack of basic education • lack of marketable job skill training • unemployment • low wages • lack of quality, affordable child care • lack of effective transportation • alcohol and drug use. The City views diversified economic development as the basis for any strategy to eliminate poverty. By encouraging all types of business to locate or expand in the City, job opportunities will be increased and unemployment will be lowered. Furthermore, the City supports educational youth programs and adult literacy programs to improve family well-being. Improvement of the family unit is considered to be an effective way to work toward the elimination of poverty. The Housing Wage in California is $14.90. This is the amount a worker (or a combination of workers) has to earn per hour in order to afford a two-bedroom unit at the area Fair Market rent. This is 289% of the present Federal Minimum wage ($5.15 per hour). By earning a Housing Wage, the amount of families under the poverty level would be reduced. The City's Vision for the future includes support for the Business Resource Center, established to assist businesses that are relocating to the City. In addition, The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center has an office located in the City of Palm Springs and the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) also maintains a Palm Springs office to assist local businesses. ACTION The City actively supports development applications from a variety of businesses in order to assure that high paying jobs will be available to low income residents. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 75 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs The following is a listing of recent and upcoming economic development projects: • 9.8 acre expansion of shopping center located on Sonora Road • 19 acres shopping center located on Sunrise Way • art gallery development on North Palm Canyon Drive • installation of 17 Wind Turbines • Remodel of an existing theater • Hotel development and expansion • Development of Oasis Water Park • Restaurant development • Indian gaming facility • Church development • Development of taxi/bus shelter The City's Department of Redevelopment will continue to encourage job-generating, quality development. The Department has created a site inventory to identify possible sites for business expansion and location. Also, the City has a Development Committee, comprised of various City staff to review plans and offer "fast-track" assistance to businesses locating or expanding into the City. The City publishes a quarterly newsletter, which highlights the City's economic development activities. With the passage of Proposition 1A, a constitutional amendment giving Native American tribes the right to operate Nevada-style slot machines, the City can expect a clustering of casinos since the Coachella Valley is the only location in the State of California where there are several tribes with land that is close together. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians currently owns and operates the Spa Hotel and Casino that is located within the City limits. In March 2000, the tribe announced a major expansion and renovation of the facility and the construction of another casino in the area. It is anticipated that the Palm Springs area will be directly affected by the passage of this gaming proposition. This affect will create new opportunities as well as additional demands for affordable housing, transportation, public services, etc. The City will continue to support regional partnerships that work to improve employment opportunities. The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership intends to conduct a labor market analysis to determine the needs of business for a trained labor force. Furthermore, The Coachella Valley Regional Business Assistance Center will work to continue to assist local businesses Over the next five years, the City will continue work with other jurisdictions and organizations that have a regional responsibility for economic development, employment, business and planning and utilize all resources available to enhance the quality of life for all of the citizens of the City. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 76 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Introduction The One-Year Action Plan is the third component of the Five Year Consolidated Plan. It delineates the City's planned use of federal funds during FY 2000-2001. It describes: A. the resources available for program implementation B. activities to be undertaken C. homelessness and underserved needs D. monitoring standards and procedures E. institutional structure Background The City identified goals and objectives as part of the Five Year Consolidated Plan. These strategies address affordable housing, homelessness, economic development, public services and other community development needs. Citizen Participation • The Department of Redevelopment was a lead agency that was responsible for the preparation of the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan and this One year Action Plan. The City staff worked to ensure that residents, public entities, non-profit organizations and other interested persons were provided with pertinent information regarding the purpose of the One Year Action Plan and given numerous opportunities to comment about the content of the Plan. In December, 1999, the City Council appointed a Citizen's Advisory Committee. This Committee reviewed the submitted CDBG applications and made recommendations to the City Council based on the priority needs that were identified as part of the Five Year Consolidated Planning process. Activities to be undertaken The Description of Proposed Projects HUD (Table 3) selected by the City Council describes the activities that will be undertaken with Federal funds during FY 2000-2001. The description of activities includes: the type of program/project, estimate of the proposed accomplishments, funding sources, activity Code/title/citation, whether activity will benefit homeless and/or persons with HIV/AIDS. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 77 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs Summary of Priorities and Objectives The following illustrates the total amount of CDBG funds expected to be expended in FY 2000-2001. This includes the FY 2000 grant as well as reprogrammed funds. During the fiscal year, the following needs will be addressed: HOUSING NEED • Fair Housing - $ 32,000.00 HOMELESS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS NEED • AIDS Assistance Program - $ 24,705.00 • Catholic Charities - $ 15,300.00 • Desert AIDS - $ 9,000.00 • Food in Need of Distribution $ 8,100.00 • Shelter from the Storm - $ 13,500.00 NEED FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES • Boys & Girls Club - $ 30,000.00 • Mizell Senior Center - $ 20,000.00 • Nightengale Manor - $ 13,762.00 • Youth Center - $ 16,000.00 NEED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT • Street Improvement - $309,000.00 in target neighborhoods NEED FOR OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES • Palm Springs Library - $ 9,345.00 • Recapture Our neighborhood $ 13,500.00 ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT NEED • Foundation for the Retarded $ 20,000.00 • Palm Springs Adult School $ 25,000.00 • Desert Aids Project $ 10,000.00 ADMINISTRATION • Program administration - $ 92,600.00 FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 78 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs Resources/Source of Funds The City's ability to meet the housing, community development and economic development needs depends largely on the availability of public and private sector resources. The summary below lists the source of funds that will serve as leverage to federal funds received during FY 2000-2001: A. Redevelopment Tax Increment — the City receives approximately $800,000 per year in Housing Set-aside funds from Redevelopment activities in the project areas. B. HOME Investment Partnership Program — application to the State of California from local non-profit housing agencies C. Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit D. California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) E. Local lending institutions F. Pacific Housing & Finance Agency G. United Way H. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) I. HUD- McKinney Act funds J. HUD — Section 202, 811 • K. HUD — Section 8 certificates and Vouchers No program income is expected to be received Geographic Distribution Many of the public service programs are designed to serve the needs of very low and lower income households are available to residents who live City-wide. Currently, the City has two Census tracts that meet HUD's definition of a low income area, Desert Highland and Crossley. The City has established as a high priority, the investment of CDBG funds into these two target neighborhoods to help the City prevent slum and blight conditions thereby improving the living conditions of the residents. Public Housing The City will continue to support the Riverside County Housing Authority Five Year Goals/accomplishments. The Housing Authority involves local residents during the process of developing plans for the modernization of various public housing units. This method consists of conducting two area-wide meetings. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 79 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs • Anti-poverty Strategy During FY 2000-2001, the City and the selected public service providers will work to reduce the number of low income households living at the poverty level. Such activities shall include education (literacy) and job training. Lead Paint Hazards The City will comply with the new HUD regulations concerning the testing and abatement of lead paint hazards. Monitoring Standards and Procedures The following is a description of the standards and procedures that the City will utilize to monitor the activities authorized under the CDBG Program. Contracts and Agreements The City will enter into binding agreements with the sub recipients. Elements of these agreements will be: a. type of activity b. scope of services to be provided c. number of persons to be assisted d. budget e. reporting requirements f. other terms and conditions Visits: The City will conduct an annual on-site inspection to ascertain whether the organization is actually meeting their goals and objectives. This inspection will be made during the fiscal year. The overall goal of monitoring will be to identify any deficiencies and promote corrections in order to improve performance. Federal Regulatory Compliance: On a quarterly basis, the City will input information regarding the beneficiaries. Such information will be reported utilizing the Integrated Disbursement Information System (I.D.I.S.) set up by HUD for grant management. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 80 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs • MBE/WBE/DVBE: The City will increase efforts to increase minority, women and disabled veterans business participation in the procurement of supplies, equipment, materials and professional services. Other Actions In an effort to overcome the gaps and enhance coordination, the City's Department of Redevelopment will set forth efforts to strengthen its management of the CDBG grant. By working closely with the various departments that receive CDBG funding, as well as the public social service agencies, the City will achieve the overall CDBG Program goals. During FY 2000, the Department will strive to increase their housing rehabilitation efforts and their affordable housing development goals. Furthermore, the City will work with the Housing Authority of Riverside County, the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services and the Department of Community Action to consolidate and/or integrate the City's actions with the region as a whole. i FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 81 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs i i • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0005 AIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/Food Vouchers 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $24,705 ESG $0 Special Needs/Non-Homeless 570.201(a) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Special Population Strategy-Goal#2/Annual Obj,support 400 Persons with HIV/AIDS local public agencies that provide services to special TOTAL $24,705 populations. Assist 1000 persons. Total Other Funding $0 The AIDS Assistance Program provides nutritional assistance to low-income people with HIV/AIDS by providing them food vouchers twice a month.The food vouchers are redeemable at local area Von's grocery stores. Grant funds would assist with the costs associated with the vouchers. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mad Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 216 East Arenas Road,Palm Springs,CA 92262 • w • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0009 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB/Pool Improvements 03 Public Facilities and CDBG $30,000 Improvements(General) ESG $0 Public Facilities HOME $0 570 201(c) HOPWA $0 Community Development Strategy-Goal#4/Annual Obj, provide assistance to 2 nonprofit social service 1 Public Facilities TOTAL $30,000 providers for continued preservation of public facilities. Total Other Funding $0 The Boys&Girls Club provides after school child care and youth development services to children from low- income households. CDBG assistance will provide necessary funding for the renovation and repair of the Club's swimming pool. Last year's allocation was supposed take care of the pool improvements,but was used instead to complete the gymnasium improvements,a 98-99 project. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient Subrecipient Private 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 450 S.Sunrise Way,Palm Springs,CA 92262 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0003 CATHOLIC CHARITIES/Homeless Outreach Program 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $15,300 ESG $0 Catch/00 Homeless&HIV/AIDS 570 201(e) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Homeless Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,provide funding to 400 Persons who are Homeless 1 non-profit for transitional and/or temporary housing: TOTAL $ 15,300 Goal#2/Annual Obj, assist 120 persons who are homeless or at-risk by providing necessary public services. Special Population Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,oversee Total Other Funding $0 construction of special needs housing;and Goal #2/Annual Obj,support public service agencies that target special needs population and who will assist 1000 people. Funding of this project will allow Catholic Charities to continue with the operation of their Homeless Outreach Program in Palm Springs. This program serves the homeless by determining their reason for homelessness and setting goals to overcome their situation. Assistance is provided to find permanent housing and employment. Catholic Charities offices are located at 35-325 Date Palm Dr.,#153A,Cathedral City,CA 92234. Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570 500(c) Location(s): Community Wide • • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0016 CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 21A General Program Administration CDBG $92,600 ESG $0 ADMN/00 570 206 HOME $0 HOPWA $0 0 N/A Funding will cover costs involved in the day-to-day TOTAL $92,600 operation and oversight of the City's CDBG program. Total Other Funding $0 Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): N/A U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0010 CROSSLEY TRACT STREET IMPROVEMENTS 03K Street Improvements CDBG $309,000 ESG $0 Infrastructure 570.201(c) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Community Development Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj, 1 Public Facilities repair 420 linear feet of streets and sidewalks within TOTAL $309,000 target areas. Total Other Funding $0 Street and storm drain improvements have been phased within this low-income residential neighborhood. The allocated funding will complete the necessary improvements. This phase will provide curb and gutter, sidewalks,and driveway approaches within 34th Avenue and Marguerite Street. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date. 06/30/01 Eligibility. 570.208(a)(1)-Low/Mod Area Subrecipient Local Government Location(s): CT&BG's CT 044700 BG: 1 County.06065 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0006 DESERTAIDS PROJECT/Food Program 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $9,000 ESG $0 DAP/00 Homeless&HIV/AIDS 570.201(a) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Homeless Strategy-Goal 41/Annual Obj,provide funding to 400 Persons with HIV/AIDS 1 non-profit for transitional and/or temporary housing; TOTAL $9,000 Goal#2/Annual Obi,assist 120 persons who are homeless or at-risk by providing necessary public services. Special Population Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,oversee Total Other Funding $0 construction of special needs housing;and Goal #2/Annual Obj,support public service agencies that target special needs population and who will assist 1000 people. The Desert AIDS Project provides direct medical and support services to AIDS/HIV affected men and women of the Coachella Valley. One of their programs,the Food Program,provides monthly distribution of food to DAP's low income clients.Grant funds will help cover personnel costs Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS's Yes Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570 500(c) Location(s): Addresses 1695 North Sunrise Way,Palm Springs,CA 92262 i • • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0014 DESERT AIDS PROJECT/Re-Employment Program 18B ED Technical Assistance CDBG $10,000 ESG $0 DAPEMP/00 Economic Development 570.203(b) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Comm. Dev.Strategy-Goal#2,Annual Obj,assist 5 low 35 Jobs income persons to obtain jabs and/or retain jobs;and TOTAL $10,000 Goal#3/Annual Obj,support public services programs that provide job training and placement,assist 60 low income persons. Total Other Funding $0 DAP is the desert's largest provider of programs providing both direct care and support services to residents living with HIV/AIDS. Allocated CDBG funds will assist with a re-employment program for DAPS clients that have left the work force due to illness complications, but are now ready to return to work. Often,returning to work includes going to a new career. DAP will retrain and place individuals into local jobs. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? Yes Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Location(s): Addresses 1695 N Sunrise Way,Palm Springs, CA 92262 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0002 DESERT HIGHLAND LITERACY PROGRAM 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $9,345 ESG $0 Public Services 570.201(e) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Public Service Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,continue 0 People(General) support to local public service agencies that target TOTAL $9,345 senior citizens. Such agencies will assist 1000 seniors;and continue to support local public service agencies that target youth. Such agencies will assist Total Other Funding $0 20 youth.Support other programs that provide public services to target areas. This program provides free,confidential one-to-one tutoring in reading and writing for undereducated English speaking adults The Program also provides after school tutoring to school age children who are reading below grade This program is geared toward assisting the residents of the Desert-Highland community -one of the City's targeted neighborhoods. Help the Homeless? No Start Date. 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date. 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(1)-Low/Mod Area Subrecipient: - Local Government Location(s): CT&BG's CT 044600 BG.4 County 06065 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources LocaIID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0015 FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM 21 D Fair Housing Activities CDBG $32,000 (subject to 20%Admin cap) ESG $0 FH/00 Planning&Administration HOME $0 570.206 HOPWA $0 Fair Housing Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,assist 40 persons who have fair housing complaints and 600 households that have tenant/landlord complaints. TOTAL $32,000 Total Other Funding $0 The Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. administers the City of palm Springs'fair housing program. The Fair Housing Council provides a full menu of fair housing services that promote the fair housing rights and obligations as defined and articulated under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California State law enactments. The Fair Housing Council administrative offices are located at 3600 Lime Street,Ste.613, Riverside, CA. The local Palm Springs office is located at 655 N.Palm Canyon Drive,Palm Springs. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Community Wide U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0004 FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION/Operations 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $8,100 ESG $0 Public Services 570 201(a) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Public Service Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,continue 7100 People(General) support to local public service agencies that target senior citizens. Such agencies will assist 1000 TOTAL $8,100 seniors;and continue to support local public service agencies that target youth. Such agencies will assist 20 youth.Support other programs that provide public Total Other Funding $p services to target areas. F.I.N.D.is an organization that distributes food to homebound seniors,and to food kitchens for distribution to the homeless. The food supplies are housed in a warehouse where they are packed up and appropriately distributed. The grant funds will be used to cover costs associated with the warehouse rent. Help the Homeless? No Start Date, 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 68-615 Perez Road,Cathedral City, CA 92234 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0012 FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED/Printing Equipment 18B ED Technical Assistance CDBG $20,000 ESG $0 FOUNDTN/00 Economic Development 570.203(b) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Comm.Dev.Strategy-Goal#2,Annual Obj,assist 5 low 7 Jobs income persons to obtain jobs and/or retain jobs;and Goal#3/Annual Obj,support public services programs TOTAL $20,000 that provide job training and placement,assist 60 low income persons. Total Other Funding $p The Foundation provides paid training and employment opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities through its business,Koala Tee Silkscreening and Printing. CDBG funds will help cover the costs of a new printing equipment to expand the vocational training in the print shop in addition to bringing increased work to the business. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 300 Vella Road,Palm Springs,CA 92264 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0008 MIZELL SENIOR CENTER/Flooring 03A Senior Centers CDBG $20,000 ESG $0 Public Facilities 570.201(c) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Community Development Strategy-Goal#4/Annual Obj, 1 Public Facilities provide assistance to 2 nonprofit social service providers for continued preservation of public TOTAL $20,000 facilities. Total Other Funding $0 This local senior center is in need of replacing the carpeting throughout the facility in order to maintain a safe walking environment for its clients. Funding will assist with the costs involved. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570 500(c) Location(s): Addresses 480 S.Sunrise Way,Palm Springs,CA 92262 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0011 NIGHTENGALE MANOR/Parking Improvements 03C Homeless Facilities(not CDBG- $13,762 operating costs) ESG $0 Public Facilities HOME $0 570.201(c) HOPWA $0 Community Development Strategy-Goal#4/Annual Obj, provide assistance to 2 nonprofit social service 1 Public Facilities TOTAL $13,762 providers for continued preservation of public facilities. Total Other Funding $0 CDBG funds will be used to pay costs associated with the replacement of the concrete in the south and north parking lots. The existing concrete currently presents a potential hazard to occupants and visitors,it also restricts the use of an already limited parking area. Nightengale Manor is an emergency shelter for homeless families and is owned by the Housing Authority of Riverside Co.,5555 Arlington Avenue,Riverside,CA 92504 Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): Suppressed U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0013 PS ADULT SCHOOL/Desert Highland Job Training 18B ED Technical Assistance CDBG $25,000 ESG $0 Economic Development 570.203(b) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Comm. Dev.Strategy-Goal#2,Annual Obj, assist 5 low 10 Jobs income persons to obtain jobs and/or retain jobs;and TOTAL $25,000 Goal#3/Annual Obj,support public services programs that provide job training and placement,assist 60 low income persons Total Other Funding $0 The Adult School in coordination with a community-based non-profit,Operation Push-Out, provides vocational training programs for residents of the Desert Highland community. With the funding provided,the Adult School will offer classes in the following areas:Certified Nursing Assistant Program,Medical Front and Back Office procedures,Computer Operator Software applications,and Hospitality Help the Homeless? No Start Date, 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570 500(c) Location(s): Addresses 559 S. Palm Canyon Drive,Palm Springs, CA 92264 a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0007 PS YOUTH CENTER/Parking Improvements 03D Youth Centers CDBG $16,000 ESG $0 PSYC/00 Public Facilities 570 201(c) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Community Development Strategy-Goal#4/Annual Obj, 1 Public Facilities provide assistance to 2 nonprofit social service TOTAL $16,000 providers for continued preservation of public facilities. Total Other Funding $0 The Youth Center provides after school programs to children of low-income households. In 1998-99$30,000 in CDBG funds were allocated to the Center to complete parking lot improvements. Bids for the work came in high. The requested funding will provide the additional funds to complete the project. Help the Homeless? No Start Date 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date, 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mad Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c) Location(s): Addresses 3601 E.Mesquite Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0017 RECAPTURE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD 05 Public Services(General) CDBG $13,500 ESG $0 Public Services 570.201(a) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Public Service Strategy-Goal#1/Annual Obj,continue 0 Households(General) support to local public service agencies that target TOTAL $13,500 senior citizens. Such agencies will assist 1000 seniors;and continue to support local public service agencies that target youth Such agencies will assist Total Other Funding $0 20 youth.Support other programs that provide public services to target areas. Allocated funds are to be used to develop a neighborhood revitalization plan for the Cottonwood-Chuckwalla neighborhood. If available,funds will also cover costs of community education materials and community clean-up projects. The Cottonwood-Chuckwalla neighborhood is located in a low income census tract block group,and has been targeted by the City as an area in need of revitalization. Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility. 570.208(a)(1)-Low/Mod Area Subrecipient: Local Government Location(s): CT&BG's U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accomplishments 0001 SHELTER FROM THE STORM/Operations 05G Battered and Abused Spouses CDBG $13,500 ESG $0 Storm/00 Special Needs/Non-Homeless 570.201(a) HOME $0 HOPWA $0 Special Population Strategy-Goal#2/Annual Obj,support 300 Persons at Risk of Homelessness local public agencies that provide services to special TOTAL $13,500 populations. Assist 1000 persons. Total Other Funding $0 Shelter from the Storm is an emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Operational funding is requested to continue a domestice violence outreach and advocacy center located at the Desert AIDS Project complex. The Outreach Center provides a full range of crisis counseling and support services. Shelter from the Storm, Inc.office address is 73555 Alessandro,Ste.D, Palm Desert,CA 92260 Help the Homeless? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00 Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01 Eligibility: 570.208(a)(2)-Low/Mod Limited Clientele Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c) Location(s): Suppressed • GENERAL DEFINITIONS USED WITH THE PLAN Affordable Housing: Affordable housing is generally defined as housing where the occupants pay no more than 30 percent of gross income for gross housing costs, including utility costs. AIDS and Related Diseases: The disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction: A serious and persistent alcohol or other drug addiction that significantly limits a person' ability to live independently. Assisted Household or Person: For the purpose of specifying one-year goals for assisting households or persons, a household or person is assisted if, during the coming Federal fiscal year, they will benefit through one or more programs included in the jurisdiction's investment plan. • A renter is benefited if the person takes occupancy of affordable housing that is newly acquired, newly rehabilitated, or newly constructed, and or receives rental assistance. • • An existing homeowner is benefited during the year if the homes rehabilitation is complete. • A first-time homebuyer is benefited if a home is purchased during the year. • A homeless person is benefited during the year if the person becomes and occupant of transitional or permanent housing. • A non-homeless person with special needs is considered as being benefited, however, only if the provision of supportive services is linked to the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of a housing unit and or the provision of rental assistance during the year. Households or persons who will benefit from more than one program activity must be counted only once. To be included in the goals, the housing unit must, at a minimum, satisfy the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (see 24 CFR section 882.109). See also instructions for completing Table 3B of the CHAS and Table 1 of the Annual Performance Report. Committed: Generally means there has been a legally binding commitment of funds to a specific project to undertake specific activities. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 82 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Consistent with the Plan: A determination made by the jurisdiction that a program application meets the following criterion: • The Annual Plan for that fiscal years funding indicates the jurisdiction planned to apply for the program or was willing to support an application by another entity for the program; • The location of activities is consistent with the geographic areas specified in the plan; and • The activities benefit a category of residents for which the jurisdictions five-year strategy shows a priority. Cost Burden > 30%: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost Burden > 50%: (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S> Census Bureau. Disabled Household: A household composed of one or more persons at least one of • whom is an adult (a person of at least 18years of age) who has a disability. A person shall be considered to have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that: (1) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration; (2) substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently; and (3) is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable housing A person shall also be considered to have a disability if he or she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 *U.S.C. 6001-6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members of any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted unit with the disabled member of the household at the time of his or her death. Elderly Household: For HUD rental programs, a one or two person household in which the head of the household or spouse is at least 62 year of age. Elderly Person: A person who is at least 62 years of age. Existing Homeowner: An owner-occupant of residential property who holds legal title • to the property and who uses the property as his/her principal residence. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 83 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs • Family: See definition in 24 CFR 812.2 (The National Affordable Housing Act definition required to b used in the CHAS rule differs from the Census definition) The Bureau of Census defines a family as a householder (head of household) and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption. Federal Preference for Admission: The preference given to otherwise eligible applicants under HUD's rental assistance programs who, at the time they seek housing assistance are involuntarily displaced, living in substandard housing, or paying more than 50 percent of family income for rent. (See, for example, 24 CFR 882.219.) First Time Homebuyer: An individual or family who has not owned a home during the three year period preceding the HUD-assisted purchase of a home that must be used as the principal residence of the homebuyer, except that any individual who is a displaced homemaker (as defined in 24 CFR 92) or a single parent (as defined in 24 CFR 921) may not be excluded from consideration as a first time homebuyer on the basis that the individual, while a homemaker or married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse. For Rent: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for rent. (U.S. Census definition). • For Sale: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for sale only. (U.S. Census definition). Frail Elderly: An elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living (i.e., eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and household management activities). (See 24 CFR 689.105.) Group Quarters: Facilities providing living quarters that are not classified a housing units. (U.S. Census definition). Examples include: prisons, nursing homes, dormitories, military barracks, and shelters. HOME: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is authorized by Title 11 of the National Affordable Housing Act. Homeless Family: Family that includes at least one parent or guardian and one child under the age of 18, a homeless pregnant woman, or a homeless person in the process of securing legal custody of a person under the age of 18, living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or "unsheltered". Homeless Individual: An unaccompanied youth (17 years or younger) or an adult (18 years or older) without children, living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or "unsheltered". FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 84 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Homeless Youth: Unaccompanied person 17 years of age or younger who is living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or"unsheltered". Household: One or more persons occupying a housing unit (U.S. Census definition). See also "Family". Housing Problems: Households with housing problems include those that: (1) occupy units meeting the definition of Physical Defects; (2) meet the definition of overcrowded; and (3) meet the definition of cost burden greater than 30%. Table 1C request non duplicative accounts of households that meet one or more of these criteria. Housing Unit: An occupied or vacant house, apartment„ or single room (SRO housing) that is intended as separate living quarters. (U.S. Census definition.) Institutions/Institutional: Group quarters for persons under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition). Large Related: A house hold of 5 or more persons which includes at least one person related to the householder by blood, marriage or adoption. Low-Income: Households whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger • families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs for fair market rents„ or unusually high or low family incomes. NOTE: HUD income limits are updated annually and are available from local HUD offices. (This term corresponds to low and moderate- income households in the CDBG Program.) Moderate-Income: Households whose incomes are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller or larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 95 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. (This definition is different than that for the CDBG Program.) Non-Elderly Household: A household which does not meet the definition of "Elderly Household," as defined above,. Non-Homeless Person with Special Needs: Includes elderly/frail elderly persons, persons with AIDS, disabled families, and families participating in organized programs to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Non-Institutional: Group quarters for persons not under care or custody. (U.S. • Census definition.) FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 85 - 3/28/00 City of Palm Springs • Occupied Housing Unit: A housing unit that is the usual place of residence of the occupant(s). Other Household: A household of one or more persons that does not meet the definition of a Small Related household, Large Related household, or Elderly Household. Other Income: Households whose income exceed 30 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary, with adjustments for smaller and larger families. Other Low-income: Households whose incomes are between 51 percent and 80 percent of the median income for the are, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. (This term corresponds to moderate-income in the CDBG Program.) Other Vacant:: Vacant year round housing units that are not For Rent or For Sale. This category would include Awaiting Occupancy or Held. Overcrowded: A housing unit containing more than one person per room (U.S. Census definition.) Owner: A household that owns the housing unit it occupies. (U.S. Census definition.) Primary Housing Activity: Am means of providing or production affordable housing — such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition —that will be allocated significant resources and/or pursued intensively for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Secondary Housing Activity".) Project-Based (Rental) Assistance: Rental Assistance provided for a project, not for a specific tenant. Tenants receiving project-based rental assistance give up the right to that assistance upon moving from the project. Public Housing CIAP: Public Housing Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program. Rent Burden>30% (Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceeded 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. • FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 86 - 3128/00 City of Palm Springs Rent Burden> 50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed 560 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Rental Assistance: Rental assistance payments provided as either project-based rental assistance or tenant-based rental assistance. Renter: A household that rents the housing unit it opccupies, including both units rented for cash and units occupied without cash payment of rent. (U.S. Census definition.) Renter Occupied Unit: Any occupied housing unit that is not owner occupied, including units rented for cash and those occupied without payment of cash rent. Secondary \Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition — that will receive fewer resources and less emphasis than primary housing activities for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Primary Housing Activity".) Service Needs: The particular service's identified for special needs populations, which typically may include transportation, personal are, housekeeping, counseling, meals, case management, person emergency response, and other services to prevent premature institutionalization and assist individuals to continue living independently. Severe Cost Burden: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. Severe Mental Illness: A serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently. Sheltered: Families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly- or privately-operated shelter including emergency shelters, transitional housing for the homeless, domestic violence shelters, residential shelters for runaway and homeless youth, and any hotel/motel/apartment voucher arrangement paid because the person is homeless. This term does not include persons living doubled up or in overcrowded or substandard conventional housing. Any facility offering permanent housing is not a shelter, nor are its residents homeless. Small Related: A household of 2 to 4 persons which includes at least two related persons. Standard Condition: "Standard Condition" by local definition means units that are well maintained and in good condition with no repairs needed. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 87 - 3/28100 City of Palm Springs State: Any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Substandard Condition but not Suitable for Rehab: By local definition, dwelling units that are such poor condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehab: By local definition, dwelling units that do not meet standard conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include units that require only cosmetic work, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work. Substantial Amendment: A major change in a housing strategy submitted between scheduled annual submissions. It will usually involve a change to the five year strategy, which may be occasioned by a decision to undertake activities or programs inconsistent with that strategy. Substantial Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of residential property at an average cost for the project in excess of$25,000 per dwelling unit. Supportive Housing: Housing with a supporting environment, such as group homes or Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing and other housing that includes a planned service component. Supportive Service Need in FSS Plan: The plan that PHAs administering a Family Self-Sufficiency program are required to develop to identify the services they will provide to participating families and the source of funding for those services. The supportive services may include child care; transportation; remedial education; education for completion of secondary or post secondary schooling; job training, preparation and counseling; substance abuse treatment and counseling; training in homemaking and parenting skills; money management, and household management; counseling homeownership; job development and placement; follow-up assistance after job placement; and other appropriate services. Supportive Services: Services provided to residents of supportive housing for the purpose of facilitating the independence of residents. Some examples are case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, child care, transportation, and job training. Tenant Assistance: Rental assistance payments provided as either project-based rental assistance or tenant-based rental assistance. Tenant-Based (Rental) Assistance: A form of rental assistance in which the assisted tenant may move from a dwelling unit with a right to continued assistance. The assistance is provided for the tenant, not the project. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 88 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs Transitional housing: A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months, or a longer period approved by HUD. For purposes of the HOME program, there is no HUD-approved time period for moving to independent living. Total Vacant Housing Units: Unoccupied year round housing units. (U.S. Census definition). Unit of general local government: A city, town, township, county, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State; an urban county; the Federated States of the Micronesia and Palau, the Marshall Islands, or a general purpose political subdivision therefore; and a consortium of such political subdivisions recognized by HUD in accordance with the HOME program (part 92) or the CDBG Program (part 570). Unsheltered: Families and individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (e.g., the street, sidewalks, cars, vacant and abandoned buildings). Upper Income Family: A family that earns more than 95% of the City's median family income, based on the 1990 Census. Vacant Awaiting Occupancy or Held: Vacant year round housing units that have been rented or sold and are currently awaiting occupancy, and vacant year round housing units that are held by owners or renters for occasional use. (U.S. Census definition). Vacant Housing Unit: Unoccupied year-round housing units that are available or intended for occupancy at any time during the year. FY 2000 Consolidated Plan - 89 - 3128100 City of Palm Springs RESOLUTION NO. 19771 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2000- 04 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2000-01 ACTION PLAN; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF SAME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR 2000-01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City is eligible to receive an entitlement of $623,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds as entitlement city under the Department of Housing & Urban Development Regulations, and WHEREAS, as an entitlement community, the City is required to prepare and submit a five-year strategy and annual action plan for the use of the federal funds received, commonly referred to as the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan; WHEREAS, in addition to its entitlement, the City has approximately $38,812 available in existing Community Development Block Grant accounts which need to be reprogrammed into new eligible projects; and WHEREAS, the funds must be used for eligible activities which principally benefit low and moderate income people, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of citizen involvement, a public hearing was held to receive citizen input on the allocation of these funds, and WHEREAS, the projects have been assessed by the CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee and staff based on needs of low and moderate income neighborhoods to benefit the maximum number of people, and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing to receive public input on the allocation of these funds, and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, does hereby approve the following: SECTION 1. The 2000-04 Consolidated Plan and 2000-01 Action Plan are approved. Staff is authorized to submit the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan to the Department of Housing & Urban Development which accurately reflects the CDBG projects and budget approved by the City Council in Section 2 below. R19771 Page 2 Section 2. Allocations of Community Development Block Grant funding for 2000-01: Shelter from the Storm Operations $ 17,000. Desert AIDS Project Food Program 9,000. Desert Highland Literacy Program Operations 9,345. Catholic Charities Homeless Outreach Program 25,300. F.I.N.D. Operations 8,100. AIDS Assistance Program Food Vouchers 24,705. PS Youth Center Parking Improvements 16,000. Mizell Senior Center Flooring 20,000. Boys & Girls Club Pool Improvements 30,000. City of PS Engineering Dept. /Crossley Tract Street Improvements 309,000. Riverside Co. Housing Authority/Nightengale Manor 13,762. Foundation for the Retarded Printing Equipment 20,000. Palm Springs Adult School Desert Highland Job Training 15,000. Palm Springs Adult School TV Operations Training 20,000. Fair Housing Council 28,000. CDBG Program Administration 96,600. TOTAL 661 812. SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute Subrecipient Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the 2000-01 Community Development Block Grant funds as allocated by this resolution. ADOPTED this_Sth day of April , 2000. AYES: Councilmembers Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst NOES: None ABSENT: None By: City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED AND APPROVED: