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4/4/2001 - STAFF REPORTS (13)
DATE: APRIL 4, 2001 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CDBG/HOUSING COORDINATOR VIA REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF 2001 - 2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the proposed 2001 - 2002 CDBG budget as recommended, authorize the submittal of the Consolidated Plan Annual Plan Update to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), and authorize the City Manager to execute Subrecipient Agreements for 2001 - 2002 CDBG program. BACKGROUND: The CDBG Program was adopted by Congress twenty-seven (27) years ago to provide a flexible funding source for local governments to meet the community development needs of their low and moderate-income community and was the first federal block grant. This entitlement program allows grantees to fund three National Objectives sets forth as: benefiting low and moderate (L/M) income persons; preventing or eliminating slums or blight; and meeting urgent need. The federal statute also states that at least 70% of CDBG expenditures benefit L/M income persons. Last year, a five-year Consolidated Plan and one-year Annual Plan were prepared, and approved by City Council. Implementation of the Plan was approved by HUD. Until the year 2004, when a new Consolidated Plan must be developed, the City is responsible to prepare an Annual Plan Update which reiterates the City's CDBG goals and objectives for the coming year, and incorporates the proposed projects and funding for the new fiscal year. Council action, with approval of the CDBG budget, will concurrently authorize submittal of the 2001 - 2002 Plan Update to HUD. Following Council approval of the CDBG activities and budget, the Plan will be available for a thirty (30) day comment period prior to submission to HUD by May 15th The following goals were incorporated into the Strategic Plan that is a key component of our 2000—2004 Five-Year 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 Q Special Populations Strategv (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 Strategy Goal #1. Continue to support the on-going efforts of the Riverside Co. Housing Authority to maximize the use of Section 8 subsidies and other resources in the City Public Service Strategy (youth seniors) Goal #1. Expand and improve the quality and quantity of public service programs Lead Removal Strategv 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 Housinq Strategv 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 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 three 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 a part of the Consolidated/Annual Plan planning process, and requirement of the CDBG program in general, HUD requires local governments to have citizen participation. 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: 2 Q/}2 • CDBG Request For Proposals (RFPs) were made available on January 3, 2001. Postcard announcements were sent to fifty (50) organizations, previous CDBG Subrecipients, last year's applicants and those organizations forwarding letters requesting to be placed on our mailing list. • The RFP Legal Notice published twice, January e and 17th, in the Desert Sun, and a press release was faxed to our media list which provided information to the community about the availability of CDBG funds. • Staff also conducted an RFP Workshop, the first in the City's entitlement history, on January 18th with thirty-two (32) individuals in attendance. The RFP submittal deadline was January 31st with forty-one picking up RFPs. We received twenty-seven (27) funding requests, totaling $1.03 million, of which four were received late or did not follow RFP format. This compares to thirty-five (35) proposals last year, totaling over$1.3 million. • The Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) held three (3) meetings, one of which was a noticed public hearing, on February 22"d, to receive testimony from organizations submitting RFPs and to receive public comments from community members. Other than nineteen (19) RFP respondent testimonies, there were no other public comments received at this hearing. • The agenda item before Council this evening represents the second of the two required public hearings. • After Council approval the activities and funding for the One Year Action Plan, the Plan will be available for a thirty (30) public comment period prior to its submittal to HUD. The City has been advised that we can expect a CDBG entitlement in the amount $645,000 for the 2001 - 2002 fiscal year. There is also $87,714 available for reprogramming from previous years completed or canceled projects. Total funds available are $732,714. Statutory and regulatory limitation or caps on the amount of CDBG funds that may be utilized for administrative purposes (no more than 20% of the City's current entitlement) and Public Services programs (no more than 15% of the City's current entitlement). The remaining funds are to be utilized for other categories. The total funds available for 2001 — 2002 Entitlement, by authorized category of basic eligibility, are: Public Facilities & Improvements/Others...............................$506,964. Public Services........................................................................ $96,750. TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS.......................................$603,714. Admin (includes Citizen Participation & Fair Housing),,,,,,...$129,000. TOTAL CDBG 2001 —2002 ENTITLEMENT $732. 114. 3 03 With the unexpended funds from previous program years of $87,714 and the aforementioned $603,714 programmatic funds, there will be available for 2001 — 2002 programmatic funding a total of$691,428. Below is a matrix of the RFP respondents and their respective funding requests: FUNDING CHART - L Public Facilities & Improvements: 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEW REQUEST DATION 1. PS Plnng & Bldg Dept—ADA $20,925. - 0 - $31,405. $20,925. 2. PS Youth Center Improvements 51,000. 16,000. 18,515. 51,000. 3 F.I.N.D. 20,000. 8,100. 10,000. 20,000. 4 LOV, A Second Chance Foundation 50,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 5. PS Engineering Dept—Sewer& 147,450. 309,000. - 0 - 259,694. Street Improvements 6. COD Foundation 20,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 7. Boys & Girls Club Improvements 36,000. 30,000. 30,000. 36,000. 8. PS Facilities Dept—Parks 10,000. - 0 - - 0 - 10,000. 9. Desert AIDS Project 40,225. 9,000. 38,500. 40,225. Sub-Total $395,600. $437,844. 10 Riverside Co Housing Authority- 19,120. 13,762. 20,000. 19,120. Nightengale Manor Improvements Catholic Charities 11. Foundation for the Retarded 50,000. 20,000. 45,000. - 0 - TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT $464,720. $456,964. [A REQUESTS ll. Public Services 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 11 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEW REQUEST DATION 12. AIDS Assistance Program 100,000. 24,705. - 0 - 24,750. 13. Catholic Charities— 20,000. 25,300. 33,000. 10,000. Nightengale Manor Motel Vouchers 4 ( 4y 14. Shelter from the Storm 26,000. 17,000. 17,000. 20,000. 15. Riverside Co Dept of Comm Action 40,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 16. PS Public Library- Literacy Program 20,612. 9,345. 12,000. 10,000. 17. PS Unified School Dist— 25,000. - 0 - 40,000. 12,000. Adult School Vocational Ed 18. Green House Golf Academy 15,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 19. Mizell Senior Center 50,000. 20,000. 20,000. 20,000. 20 Inland Empire SBDC— 15,000. - 0 - 14,500. - 0 - Coachella Valley Office 21. PS Facilities Dept— Recreation 34,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - . Sub-Total $345,612. $96,750. 22. Desert Samaritans for the Elderly 15,000. - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - 23. PS Facilities Dept— Recreation 43,000. - 0 - 0 - - 0 - L TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE $403,612. $96,750. REQUESTS Ill. Rehabilitation 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEN- 11 DATION [24. PS Comm Redev Dept—Sr Home $50,000. - 0 - $55,000. $50,000. Rpr TOTAL REHABILITATION $50,000. $50,000. REQUESTS IV. Code Enforcement 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEN- REQUEST DATION 25. PS Plnng & Bldg Dept— $63,500. 0 - 0 - - 0 - Community Preservation TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT $63,500. 0 - REQUESTS 5 V. Program Requirements 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 APPLICANT FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEN- REQUEST DATION fl Citizen Participation — PS Newsletter $6,720. - 0 — - 0 — $5,000. 27 Fair Housing — Rvrsde Cc Fair Housing Council 31,130. 28,000. 27,317. 28,000. [—]F—ProgramAdministration — PS Comm Redev Dept 91,150. 96,600. 97,683. 96,000. ElTOTAL PROGRAM $129,000. $124,000. $125,000. $129,000. REQUIREMENTS Pro rammafic Funding Summar 1. —IV. 01-02 00-01 99-00 2001-02 ACTIVITIES FUNDING FUNDING FUNDING RECOMMEN- REQUEST DATION TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT $464,720. $456,964. REQUESTS II TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE $403,612. $96,750. REQUESTS TOTAL REHABILITATION $50,000. $50,000. F] REQUESTS TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT $63,500. 0 - REQUESTS ❑ TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC $981,832. $603,714. FUNDING All RFPs were reviewed and discussed by the CAC. 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 difficult part. In some instances, even though a project seemed to meet the objectives, the CAC may not have recommended the program for funding due to other areas of concerns, i.e., organizational/administrative capacity, financial concerns, program too removed from community, or insufficient information. In most cases, though, limited funding would cause numerous organizations to be eliminated from the funding cycle. 6 9?h Below is a description of those programs, area/clientele to be served and respective allocations that the CAC is recommending to Council for 2001 - 2002 CDBG funding. PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING - Public Facilities & Improvements: 1. PS Planning & Building Dept - ADA Park Improvements: The ADA Coordinator along with the City's Parks, Recreation & Golf Division is requesting CDBG funds to remove architectural barriers at Ruth Hardy Park meeting ADA compliance. Improvements at Ruth Hardy Park which will include new sidewalk in various locations to correct the missing links that will provide an accessible path of travel to the existing basketball court, new play structure and existing restrooms; acquire and install ADA accessible drinking fountains, wheelchair accessible barbeque grills and picnic tables; and renovate existing restrooms for accessibility. City-Wide $20,925. 2. PS Youth Center Improvements: The Youth Center's request for funding is to replace older energy inefficient air conditioning equipment with high energy efficient air conditioning system which will significantly conserve energy and decrease operating costs that in turn can be passed through to sustain and expand programming. 795 Valley-Wide 431 PS Residents $51,000. 3. 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 service 38 sites throughout the Coachella Valley. Funds are requested to assist in the purchase of an additional walk-in cooler for their warehouse that enables them to increase storage for fresh products - fruits, vegetables and dairy. 30,602 Valley-Wide 1,976 PS Residents $20,000. 5. PS Engineering Dept — Tramview Road Sewer & Street Improvements: The City Engineer is requesting funds for the first phase of a four phase improvement. This funding request received considerable discussion in view of previous years Crossley Tract project. Neighborhood Association, effected residents and City's Risk Management concerns were noted. The CAC was very sensitive to the health and welfare for the neighborhood quality-of-life, the multi phased funding issues of the past, and more importantly, the fact if it were not for the CDBG funds, this street project could not be addressed by other resources. Therefore, the CAC is recommending full funding of the request plus additional funds from the reprogrammed dollars that include unexpended funds from a Desert Highland organization. As well, the CAC reaffirmed that those funds would ensure greater cost efficiencies, thereby reducing the phases of this project. Desert Highland 30 Households & Comm Cntr $259,694. 7 7. Boys & Girls Club Pool Improvements: The 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. Funds are to remodel and modernize the west and north exterior facades of the main building to conform with current building and architectural standards that will compliment on-going improvements and expansion to the facilities. 1,090 PS & Cathedral City 1,035 PS Residents $36,000. 8. PS Facilities Dept - Baristo Park Improvement: The City's Parks, Recreation & Golf Division is requesting fund to acquire and install a new concrete identification sign at Baristo Park. The park serves a highly dense residential neighborhood with a high concentration of multi-family complexes in close proximity. The new signage is an initiative to create uniform design throughout the City's park system, like the recent new sign at James O. Jesse Unity Center. City-Wide $10,000. 9. Desert AIDS Project Building Improvements: DAP's request is a continuation which will finalize the renovations of their Home Health Care facility. This last phase will facilitate the work of their staff in servicing the needs of the homebound patients with HIV/AIDS and allow for additional staffing as required to meet increasing needs. 1,516 Valley-Wide 591 PS Residents $40,225 10. Nightengale Manor/Catholic Charities: Nightengale Manor is an emergency homeless shelter for families. It is owned by the Housing Authority of Riverside County, and operated by Catholic Charities. The County did obtain an RFP; however, submitted the County's CDBG formatted RFP which was not compatible to ours. The CAC strongly recognized the need of the facility and concurred to attach this request with Catholic Charities' request. The request is for the costs associated with renovating one unit of the facility to meet ADA accessibility compliance, replacing of several units' floor covering, hot water heaters and air conditioners, the landscaping/irrigating of the new courtyard area and installing handicap accessible playground equipment. 561 Valley-Wide $19,120. Public Services: 12. 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 grocery store chains. 425 Valley-Wide 248 PS Residents $24,750. 13. Catholic Charities — Nightengale Manor Emergency Family Shelter & Homeless Outreach: Catholic Charities requests funds to maintain their Homeless Outreach to serve homeless individuals in Palm Springs. Through various methods, their Homeless Advocate locates and "interviews" 8 9f�� 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 housing is also provided immediately through motel vouchers, and then permanent housing if available. The PS Police Dept has contacted Catholic Charities in order that Catholic Charities help the PD in their goal of removing the homeless from Downtown. Valley-Wide $10,000. 14. 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 Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy Center; and staff it full-time. The Outreach Center provides a full range of crisis counseling and support services for battered women and their children. Valley-Wide 235 PS Residents $20,000. 16. PS Public Library - Literacy Program: The Literacy Program is a direct literacy services (i.e., individual, small group and comprehensive classroom instruction for improving reading, writing and mathematics skills) and outreach services (i.e., recruitment and special events — field trips, sport activities, parades, etc) at the James O. Jesse Desert-Highland Unity Center in cooperation with the Parks, Recreation & Golf Division. This program serves adults and children of low-income households within the Desert- Highland Gateway neighborhood area. 125 PS & Cathedral City 120 PS Residents $10,000. 17. PS Unified School Dist - Adult School Vocational Ed: This funding request will cover the job 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 public access Channel 17. Students are assisted with job placement at the completion of the program. 26 Valley-Wide 15 PS Residents $12,000. 18. Mizell Senior Center — Meals on Wheels: The Senior Center requested assistance in the acquisition of two new natural gas vans for delivery of meals to homebound seniors. 150 City-Wide 150 PS Residents $20,000. Rehabilitation: 24. PS Community Redevelopment Dept - Senior Home Repair Program: For the past 16 years, the City has operated a Senior Home Repair Program. This program assists very low-income senior citizens that own their own home with minor home repairs. CDBG funds are used to cover all aspects of the program. 33 City-Wide 33 PS Residents $50,000. 9 Program Mandates 26. PS Community Redevelopment Dept - Citizen Newsletter: In conjunction with the City's Public Information, it is proposed to produce its first public awareness newsletter for community and faith-based organization distribution. The newsletter will feature a positive and more realistic picture of public fund projects designed to combat the negative image of the programs that seemed to prevail in the community. The newsletter should be an effective method in changing the perceptions of how public — private partnerships have positively impacted an improved quality-of-life for the City, its neighborhoods and citizens, and seeking citizens' participation. $28,000. 27. 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. $5,000. The following list is a brief description of the other applications received and reviewed by the CAC. As stated earlier, these programs are not recommended for funding because they did not meet the Consolidated Plan goals, because of other administrative concerns and/or because of limited funding. PROJECTS NOT RECOMMENDED - Public Facilities & Improvements: 4. LOV A Second Chance Foundation: A continuation of a project originally funded in 1994, this non-profit had been in the process of placing a modular unit at 190 Oasis Road (demolishing an existing structure) since July 1998. The facility was proposed to house social service programs geared toward drug abuse prevention and intervention. These additional funds were being requested in order to fulfill the Planning Commission aesthetic suggestions in granting a Condition Use Permit which expired January 26, 2001 and having been issued a year earlier with no substantial progress. These funds were also needed to meet the Foundation's share. The CAC had lengthy discussion of this proposal and felt that the services are duplication and currently being provided within the valley by other entities. There were concerns about the Foundation's ability to provide an adequate revenue stream to operate and maintain the facility in the future. 200 Valley-Wide 6. College Of the Desert Foundation: Funds were being requested to assist with funding the installation of an elevator to provide access to the Arts Building. The CAC assessed that the ADA improvement was not serving the greatest needy and number of L/M income PS residents. 860 Disabled Students 9 PS Disabled Students 10 RAID 11. Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert - Koala Tee Printinq: Their RFP's were received after the deadline and CAC concurred with Staff that it should not be review and considered for funding. Besides, the organization has not expended their last year's funding. Public Service: 15. Riverside County Dept of Community Action — Individual Development Accounts: Funds were being requested to increase the numbers of saving accounts for program participants to return to school, start-up or expand businesses or closing costs for home purchase. The CAC emphasized that it was a worthy project; however, other community needs were higher. 50 County-Wide 20 PS L/M Residents 18. Green House Golf Academy: This second year non-profit was 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. The CAC emphasized that it was a worthy project; however, other community needs were higher. 125 Valley-Wide 75 PS Residents 20. Inland Empire Small Business Development Center: The SBDC provides free one-to-one consulting services to small businesses and 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. The CAC emphasized that it was a worthy project; however, other community needs were higher. 200 Valley-Wide 20 PS Residents 22. Desert Samaritans for the Elderly: and 23. PS Facilities Dept — Recreation: These RFP's were received after the deadline and CAC concurred with Staff that it should not be reviewed and considered for funding. Code Enforcement.- 25. PS Planning & Building Dept — Community Preservation: Funds are requested for a Community Preservation Officer to enforce codes and regulations and to implement the City's Recapture Our Neighborhoods program. The CPO would be designated to the low/moderate income communities of Ramon-Sunny Dunes and Veteran Tract. The CAC discussed that this position has been funded in the past by CDBG and last year Council felt that it was more appropriately funded from the General Fund budget. 11 Lastly, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the mandated subrecipient agreements between the City and the 2001- 2002 CDBG subrecipients. These agreements are standard documents required by the HUD 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 C uncil agendas. CJOHN R7 YMOND DALE E. COOK, R. Redeveetopment Dire tor) CDBG/Housing Coordinator APPROVED '�� r City Mae ATTACHMENT: 1. Resolution REVIEWED BY DEPT.OF FINANCE 12 9`Alz The^Desert Sun Sunday, March 18,2001 1 G17 Public Nofice 1 Ffunds ative 1No.7560 NOTICE OF PUEARINGPROPGS OSED TY ACT VIN ER THECOMMUNITY DEVELOPBLOCK GRANTFY 2001 -2002 L PLANA public hearingg will be ted on Wednes- tlay,Aril 4, 2001 before Council to pro- citizens with an oppoo otter commenton the proposed activitie Community entvelopment Block Grant ) funds for this coming fiscal year. This gearing will be held at 7pm, in City Hall's Large Conference Room. The proposed CDBG projects and budget will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Ur-I ban Development (HUD) in the mandated One l Year Annual Plan. HUD has advised the City that its FY 01 -02 entitlement will be$645,000'There is also $87,714 to be reprogrammed from previ- ous program years. Dunn g the past year CDBG funds have been used for operational funding of a homeless out- reach program,facility improvements to the Palm Springs Boys & Girls Club, a fair housing pro- gram,senior home repair program, code enforce- ment, and operational expenses for a local food bank. For further information regardmq the hear- ing or CDBG needs, please contact Dale Cook, CDBGG/HouCommuniYsinYg Coortlmator. City of Palm Springs 7804 23 81e7.n WaRedevely Palm Springs,oCtA 92262 It Is the intention of the City to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (AD A) in all re- spects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this heawhat Is normally provided,r assistance willll attded empt to accommodate in every reasonable manner. Please contact Phil Kaplan, ADA Coordinator, 760/323-8219,at least 3 days prior to the hearing to inform us of the particular needs) entl to de- termine if accommodation is feasible. Trisha Sanders,.City Clerk Pub: March 18, 20 7 .N ighteagaee Ataaaf gamierp Nameeeii Skeetex Catholic Charities, San Bernardino/Riverside has provided various human and social services to the homeless community in the Coachella Valley Region for twenty years. It has been administering and operating Nightengale Manor, a family-oriented, 10-room, forty-bed facility, located at 2951 DeAnza, in the City of Palm Springs. Families seeking homeless shelter assistance apply for these services at Catholic Charities offices in Indio and Cathedral City. Qualified intake counselors process potential residents and make referrals to Nightengale Manor. Qualified families are then referred to Nightengale Manor and, based upon available rooms, are immediately housed at the facility. In addition to providing free food, clothing and housing to homeless families for up to forty-five days, Catholic Charities provides Case Management Services to its clients, including assistance in seeking permanent housing;job preparation counseling and employment referrals;family counseling; parenting group classes; nutrition and hygiene classes; substance abuse counseling and remedial referrals; and TB testing and vaccinations, and voluntary(anonymous)HIV testing/results and education. Through a joint partnership with(and resources from)Palm Springs Unified School District), Catholic Charities also provides its clients with mandatory adult literacy and K-12 student tutoring classes, in accordance with California State Education and local government laws and regulations. Catholic Charities has recently hired a professionally qualified,Bi-Lingual (Spanish- speaking) Site Manager, Irmabelle"Ivy"Rivera(see attached resume), who will be living on-site, coordinating Nightengale Manor's current human/social/educational programs. In addition to expanding an ongoing network with the social service agencies and community groups, Ms Rivera plans to establish strong links to the leadership of the County of Riverside, as well as with the City and School District of Palms Springs. Ms. Rivera also plans to implement: (1) A Nightengale Manor Newsletter that will be disseminated throughout the Coachella Valley Region's social service agencies/government/community; (2) An on-site clothing, toiletries and food pantry; (3) Implementing a weekly official forms and applications filling training, sewing, cooking and hygiene-discussion roundtable sessions with heads of families enrolled at Nightengale Manor; (4) Implementing an expanded"In-Kind Services" solicitation program to acquire additional resources for clients from individuals and companies to minimize administrative expenses; It is the goal of Catholic Charities to continue enhancing human, social and educational programs to the homeless community in the Coachella Valley Region, as funds and resources will allow. Irmabelle Ivy Rivera Program Manager Nightengale Manor Statement To Palm Springs City Council April 4, 2001 Good Evening! My name is Irmabelle Ivy Rivera, Program Manager for Nightengale Manor. I assumed this assignment on February 1, 2001. As my resume states, I have nine years experience as the owner of several childcare centers, all of them at or under supervision of several US Military bases. I have also worked as a teacher for four years, and have had extensive training in medical assistance and first aid procedures. Nightengale has been providing a myriad of services to our clients for over 15 years. In addition to providing free food, clothing and housing to homeless families for up to forty- five days, Catholic Charities has provided a variety of human and social services to its clients, including assistance in seeking permanent housing;job preparation counseling and employment referrals; family counseling;parenting group classes; nutrition and hygiene classes; substance abuse counseling and remedial referrals; and TB testing and vaccinations, and voluntary (and anonymous) HIV testing/results and education. Through a joint partnership (and resources from/with Palm Springs Unified School District), Catholic Charities has also provided its client with mandatory adult literacy and pre- school and student tutoring classes, in accordance with California State Education and local government laws and regulations. I am proud to state that we have strengthened our working relationship with the Palm Springs Police Department, Palm Springs Unified School District, Riverside County Health Department, Riverside County Department of Social Services, California State Employment Development Department, and also with Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson's office, as well as other social service agencies. For example, I am in constant communication with the Palms Springs Police Department, discussing various issues related to security of the family shelter, as well as individual cases. I am extremely proud of the working relationship with the Pahn Springs Unified School District, which conducts a mandatory tutoring program at our facility, four nights a week. They also conduct pre-school programs at the shelter. As the news release in your packet states, Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson, who was very pleased with our programs, recently visited us. My primary responsibility is to case manage the affairs of our clients, which includes a rigorous intake process that ensures potential clients are qualified to enter our program. After a client has been enrolled at Nightengale Manor, my responsibilities include, but not limited to: � xw (1) Developing an exit program for the clients to transition to a new living facility and/or employment within 45 days. This includes conducting a needs assessment for each client. (2) Coordinate with appropriate and involved social service agencies all the necessary program goals of each client. (3) Develop resources for each client, including housing referrals,pre-employment orientation and referrals, medical and other health needs resources, immigration and/or other legal resource assistance and referrals, and all mandatory education and compliance issues. In order to provide maximum services to our clients, I have instituted new and additional projects to enhance our existing programs. They include: (1) A Nightengale Manor Newsletter that will be disseminated throughout the Coachella Valley Region's social service agencies/government/community; (2) An on-site clothing, toiletries and food pantry; (3) Implementing a weekly official forms and applications filling training, sewing, cooking and hygiene-discussion roundtable sessions with heads of families enrolled at Nightengale Manor; (4) Implementing an expanded"In-Kind Services" solicitation program to acquire additional resources for clients from individuals and companies to minimize administrative expenses; (5) Implemented a weekly"Woman's Support Group"to discuss a variety of issues related to securing stable employment and housing; (6) Implemented a weekly"Parenting Group"to discuss a variety of issues, including child-care issues, nutrition, education and other issues pertaining to homeless children. Also in the works include weekly visits from a variety of individuals, companies, civic groups and governmental agencies that will be providing education and various resources that will enhance the clients overall exit program. Some of these projects include working closely with the City of Palm Springs Police Officers, who will be conducting DARE programs, and drug intervention and education for our youth within the next few weeks. Other resource people will include experts in the areas of pre-employment strategies, dress and appearance, hygiene, resumes and continuing education. Our community demands leadership in addressing the homeless problem in a highly professional manner, and we believe that the Catholic Charities team is doing just that. Thank You! Irmabelle Ivy Rivera Program Manager Nightengale Manor Statement To Palm Springs City Council April 4, 2001 Good Evening! My name is Irmabelle Ivy Rivera,Program Manager for Nightengale Manor. I assumed this assignment on February 1, 2001. As my resume states, I have nine years experience as the owner of several childcare centers, all of them at or under supervision of several US Military bases. I have also worked as a teacher for four years, and have had extensive training in medical assistance and first aid procedures. Nightengale has been providing a myriad of services to our clients for over 15 years. In addition to providing free food, clothing and housing to homeless families for up to forty- five days, Catholic Charities has provided a variety of human and social services to its clients, including assistance in seeking permanent housing;job preparation counseling and employment referrals; family counseling;parenting group classes; nutrition and hygiene classes; substance abuse counseling and remedial referrals; and TB testing and vaccinations, and voluntary(and anonymous)HIV testing/results and education. Through a joint partnership (and resources from/with Pahn Springs Unified School District), Catholic Charities has also provided its client with mandatory adult literacy and pre- school and student tutoring classes, in accordance with California State Education and local government laws and regulations. I am proud to state that we have strengthened our working relationship with the Palm Springs Police Department, Palm Springs Unified School District, Riverside County Health Department, Riverside County Department of Social Services, California State Employment Development Department, and also with Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson's office, as well as other social service agencies. For example, I am in constant communication with the Palms Springs Police Department, discussing various issues related to security of the family shelter, as well as individual cases. I am extremely proud of the working relationship with the Palm Springs Unified School District,which conducts a mandatory tutoring program at our facility, four nights a week. They also conduct pre-school programs at the shelter. As the news release in your packet states, Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson, who was very pleased with our programs, recently visited us. My primary responsibility is to case manage the affairs of our clients, which includes a rigorous intake process that ensures potential clients are qualified to enter our program. After a client has been enrolled at Nightengale Manor, my responsibilities include, but not limited to: (1) Developing an exit program for the clients to transition to a new living facility and/or employment within 45 days. This includes conducting a needs assessment for each client. (2) Coordinate with appropriate and involved social service agencies all the necessary program goals of each client. (3) Develop resources for each client, including housing referrals, pre-employment orientation and referrals, medical and other health needs resources, immigration and/or other legal resource assistance and referrals, and all mandatory education and compliance issues. In order to provide maximum services to our clients, I have instituted new and additional projects to enhance our existing programs. They include: (1) A Nightengale Manor Newsletter that will be disseminated throughout the Coachella Valley Region's social service agencies/government/community; (2) An on-site clothing, toiletries and food pantry; (3) Implementing a weekly official forms and applications filling training, sewing, cooking and hygiene-discussion roundtable sessions with heads of families enrolled at Nightengale Manor; (4) Implementing an expanded"In-Kind Services" solicitation program to acquire additional resources for clients from individuals and companies to minimize administrative expenses; (5) Implemented a weekly"Woman's Support Group"to discuss a variety of issues related to securing stable employment and housing; (6) Implemented a weekly"Parenting Group"to discuss a variety of issues, including child-care issues, nutrition, education and other issues pertaining to homeless children. Also in the works include weekly visits from a variety of individuals, companies, civic groups and governmental agencies that will be providing education and various resources that will enhance the clients overall exit program. Some of these projects include working closely with the City of Palm Springs Police Officers, who will be conducting DARE programs, and drug intervention and education for our youth within the next few weeks. Other resource people will include experts in the areas of pre-employment strategies, dress and appearance, hygiene, resumes and continuing education. Our community demands leadership in addressing the homeless problem in a highly professional manner, and we believe that the Catholic Charities team is doing just that. Thank You! a Irmabelle Ivy Rivera 81-875 Avenue 48 Indio, CA 9201 (760) 863-4474 Employment Goals: To work for an organization that provides educational and social services to persons in need, that will provide me the opportunity to utilize my education, skills and working experiences in a professional manner to achieve its goals Employment History Chesapeake & Virginia Beach School Districts 9-1996 to 12-1999 Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Virginia Substitute Teacher: Duties included observing instruction and providing assistance as needed to students, in addition to maintaining records/data for the absent teacher. Participated in required staff development activities to maintain mastery of best instructional practices and perform other duties according to the absent teacher's daily plans. Assist with field trips, guest speakers, and parent workshops; attend all program and training sessions. Worked with students with disabilities. Also, Home School Teacher. Monitored my students, explained work assignments and expectations. Composed a Christian based curriculum. Recorded student's daily work activities and progress while under supervision. Performed other related duties as required. Educational field trips. Physical education programs. Field trips. Possess Virginia State Substitute Teaching Credentials-All subjects-Grades k-12 and Adult Vocational Training Credentials. F.H.D.C-Family Home Day Care 1990-1997 United States Navy: Military installations in Mayport, Fl. Philadelphia Naval Base and Va. Beach. Licensed Child Care Provider: Duties: Owned and operated a licensed day care center at three Naval Stations; responsible for overall administration and day-to-day operations; responsible for providing a stable and stimulating environment for up to 25 children per day; established education criteria, developed lesson plans, conducted classes in nutrition. Completed required day care training modules in Child Abuse,Nutrition, Family Involvement Planning, Child Centered Educational Activities and other Day Care Coordinator Training Modules, Obtained licensing, C.P.R. First Aid, and Food Handling Certificate. Tidewater Hispanic Newspaper Tidewater, VA Reporter: Interview and write articles and stories about people with Hispanic origins that live throughout the Tidewater area, and how these individuals are making a positive impact on our communities. Florida Keys Community College (Office of Records and Registrations), Key West FLA Registrar: Assist in the Registration office with faxing, filing, answering phones, correspondence. Interact with students, staff and faculty members. Retrieve and or input student information from computers. Also, Independent Freelance Writer/ Graphic Designer/Photographer Design artwork for CD covers, magazines, newsletters, brochures. Write and research magazine articles. (All topics)All phases B/W& Color photography. Portraiture. Children. Family. Location. Travel. Education Florida Keys Community College 1993-1996. (Currently pursuing a degree in Fine Arts/English, to eventually obtain Teaching Credentials to work in the State of California) Concord Career Institute, Jacksonville, Fl. 1990 Medical Assistant Training Received instruction regarding administrative responsibilities, included scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performing basic secretarial skills, handling telephone calls and written correspondence, serving as a liaison between physicians and other individuals, and managing practice finances. Clinical responsibilities included taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, infection control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician. Patient charting, Take and read vital signs, appointment scheduling, patient billing and fee collections, administer injections, venipunctures (drawing blood/Pblebotorny), assist in minor surgery, instrument usage, basic lab procedures, perform diagnostic procedures. Languages: Speak and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Also possess graphic artist skills, and above average skills in various computer programs including Adobe Photo Shop, Corel, Word 2000, Publisher, Web Design Master References Upon Request Nightengale Manor Residency Rules ■ Nightengale Manor is a non-smoking facility. For health, safety and security reasons, smoking in the shelter rooms or anywhere on the premises is NOT allowed. ■ No illegal drugs or other chemicals allowed in or on the premises. ■ No use whatsoever of alcohol or other illegal drugs while a resident of Nightengale Manor. ■ No weapons of any kind, e.g., guns, knives are allowed in units or on the premises. ■ All units are open to Resident Managers and Catholic Charities staff at any time. ■ Units are to be kept clean and uncluttered at ALL time. All residents will participate in the cleaning and the upkeep of the grounds of Nightengale Manor as requested by the resident Manager. ■ Pets are NOT allowed. ■ Children of all ages are to be supervised by a parent. Children MUST be in the presence of an adult or an authorized adult at ALL times. ■ Residents will NOT inconvenience or disrupt other residents. ■ All residents (including children) will treat one another courteously and with respect. Insults and/or foul language will NOT be tolerated. ■ NO VISITORS OR GUEST ARE ALLOWED IN THE UNITS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM SITE MANAGERS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL GUESTS BE ALLOWED TO STAY OVER NIGHT AT NIGHTENGALE MANOR. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Page two... ■ For emergency purposes, Site or Resident Managers must be informed IN WRITING if a resident is taking any prescription drugs, and the name of the doctor and the type of medication. Resident/ Site Managers are NOT responsible for any reactions caused by the resident's misuse of prescribed drugs. ■ All residents MUST be up before 8:00 am daily. Gates to the complex will be closed at 10:00 p.m. All children MUST be in bed and all adults must be on the premises (unless prior arrangements have been made with the Site/ Resident Managers for program related purposes). All residents ((children, infants, adults) MUST sleep in there shelter rooms every night while in residency at Nightengale Manor. ■ Residents are to work on a daily basis with the Site/ Resident Manager and Catholic Charities supervisors or staff on their plan to become independent. ■ Any repairs to the unit or premises need to be reported to the Site/ Resident Managers IMMEDIATELY: same day as the damage is discovered. ■ All linens are to be washed and rooms thoroughly cleaned before residents leave Nightengale Manor. ■ All school aged children MUST be enrolled in school, attend school daily, and parents should see that their children complete their homework and assignments and participate DAILY in the after school tutoring program. (THIS IS MANDATORY). ■ Upon receipt of a Catholic Charities letter stating the date your stay at Nightengale Manor will come to an end, you MUST make arrangements to move out. This date must be adhered to. ■ For health and safety reasons, all adults and children MUST wear shoes while on the shelter property in communal outside areas, such as: Laundry room, grass area, playground, etc. ❖ THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE RULES. Please read the above rules carefully, making sure that you understand them completely. Refer to them as often as needed. If you need clarifications on these rules, please feel free to contact the Site Manager. Thank you, and we hope that your stay at Nightengale Manor will be a pleasant and a productive one. Site Manager- Irmabelle "Ivy" Rivera Nightengale Manor Resident Rules ■ Nightengale Manor is a non-smoking facility. For health, safety and security reasons, smoking in the shelter rooms or anywhere on the premises is NOT allowed. ■ No illegal drugs or other chemicals allowed in or on the premises. ■ No use whatsoever of alcohol or other illegal drugs while a resident of Nightengale Manor. ■ No weapons of any kind, e.g., guns, knives are allowed in units or on the premises. ■ All units are open to Resident Managers and Catholic Charities staff at any time. ■ Units are to be kept clean and uncluttered at ALL time. All residents will participate in the cleaning and the upkeep of the grounds of Nightengale Manor as requested by the resident Manager. ■ Pets are NOT allowed. ■ Children of all ages are to be supervised by a parent. Children MUST be in the presence of an adult or an authorized adult at ALL times. ■ Residents will NOT inconvenience or disrupt other residents. ■ All residents (including children) will treat one another courteously and with respect. Insults and/or foul language will NOT be tolerated. ■ NO VISITORS OR GUEST ARE ALLOWED IN THE UNITS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM SITE MANAGERS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL GUESTS BE ALLOWED TO STAY OVER NIGHT AT NIGHTENGALE MANOR. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. r' Page two... ■ For emergency purposes, Site or Resident Managers must be informed IN WRITING if a resident is taking any prescription drugs, and the name of the doctor and the type of medication. Resident/ Site Managers are NOT responsible for any reactions caused by the resident's misuse of prescribed drugs. ■ All residents MUST be up before 8:00 am daily. Gates to the complex will be closed at 10:00 p.m. All children MUST be in bed and all adults must be on the premises (unless prior arrangements have been made with the Site/ Resident Managers for program related purposes). All residents ((children, infants, adults) MUST sleep in there shelter rooms every night while in residency at Nightengale Manor. ■ Residents are to work on a daily basis with the Site/ Resident Manager and Catholic Charities supervisors or staff on their plan to become independent. ■ Any repairs to the unit or premises need to be reported to the Site/ Resident Managers IMMEDIATELY: same day as the damage is discovered. ■ All linens are to be washed and rooms thoroughly cleaned before residents leave Nightengale Manor. ■ All school aged children MUST be enrolled in school, attend school daily, and parents should see that their children complete their homework and assignments and participate DAILY in the after school tutoring program. (THIS IS MANDATORY). ■ Upon receipt of a Catholic Charities letter stating the date your stay at Nightengale Manor will come to an end, you MUST make arrangements to move out. This date must be adhered to. ■ For health and safety reasons, all adults and children MUST wear shoes while on the shelter property in communal outside areas, such as: Laundry room, grass area, playground, etc. d• THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE RULES. Please read the above rules carefully, making sure that you understand them completely. Refer to them as often as needed. If you need clarifications on these rules, please feel free to contact the Site Manager. Thank you, and we hope that your stay at Nightengale Manor will be a pleasant and a productive one. Site Manager- Innabelle "Ivy" Rivera "WE HAVE TO CONSERVE ELECTRICITY, TOGETHER" Dear Nightengale Manor Tenants! You may have heard in the news lately that electrical companies are going to boost their rates as much as 45%. This is a sad and unfortunate reality that will have a negative impact on all citizens. Those that will be affected the most, especially in the hot summer months, are senior citizens and children. Those of us at Nightengale Manor are fortunate that paying for electricity does not come out of our own pockets. None of us has to pay for any of the other utilities either, like water and the gas to heat the water heaters. But, yet, Catholic Charities does have that burden. The management is asking you to join us in focusing seriously on energy-saving practices that will keep the utility bills as low as possible. We are therefore asking you to do the following from now on: (1) During the evening hours (unless the heat is unbearable), please turn off your air conditioners. Instead, open your windows (or doors)to allow the cool and fresh air inside. (2) Always remember to keep your doors and windows closed when your air conditioner is on. (3) Try to keep your air conditioner on the LOW COOL or FAN ONLY, unless it is unbearably hot. If it is extremely hot, try keeping your air conditioner on HIGH COOL for maybe an hour, then turn down to LOW COOL or FAN ONLY for another hour, switching back and forth. (4) Make sure that your refrigerator door is always closed tightly after using it. Try not to keep it open for extended periods of time, only open when stocking or removing items, then close immediately. (5) Turn off all television and radio sets, and lamps off when you retire. Leaving a bathroom light is OK, if you or your children need that reassuring comfort. (6) Make certain that no burners on your electric stove or coffee pots are left on after usage. (7) Pleases report any electrical problems (shorts, flickering lights or appliance problems, etc.)immediately. (8) Never leave clothing iron turned on after using. It not only uses lots of electricity, it can pose a dangerous fire hazard. (9) Make sure any electrical toys, video games or VCR's are completely turned off after usage. (0)Please report any air leaks from windows or doors or any ventilation areas. Please understand that these rules and regulations are being implemented solely to lower our utility bills, during this energy crisis, and are not being set up to deny you a comfortable stay at Nightengale Manor. Let's save energy together! THANKS!! Joe Ortiz, Director Public Information Catholic Charities San Bernardino/Riverside Statement To Palm Springs City Council (April 4, 2001) Good Evening. My name is Joe Ortiz. I am the Director of Development &Public Relations for Catholic Charities San Bernardino/Riverside. I am responsible for developing financial resources, as well as managing all of the media and public information issues for all of the Regional Centers of Catholic Charities, in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We realize that our time is limited, therefore, we have handed out a packet to each of you, which describes the Nightengale Manor Family Shelter program, our goals and objectives, our program services, tenant rules and regulations, along with resumes of the two people who oversee the daily activities of the shelter. We have also included a copy of a recent article by the Desert Sun concerning the need for leadership, and our official response, as well as a news release about the recent by to the shelter by Supervisor Roy Wilson. I am also proud to say that I wear another hat at Catholic Charities. Since February 15, I have also assumed the role of Resident/Facilities Manger of Nightengale Manor. That means that after driving to the corporate office in San Bernardino every weekday, I come back to Palm Springs and fixlfill my duties as the Resident/Facilities Manager, undertaking a myriad of duties that include making sure all tenants are in their units by 10 p.m. and locking up the facilities each evening. I also assume that role on Saturdays and Sundays, which provides Nightengale Manor with full-time staff, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, thereby fulfilling Catholic Charities commitment to providing Nightengale Manor residents full-time security. My duties as Resident/Facilities Manager, in addition to providing the Program Manager with administrative support, include first echelon maintenance of the premises, landscape and other custodial duties. One of my first tasks upon being assigned these duties, included the conducting a structural needs assessment of the facilities, including what repairs were needed to maintain appropriate living quarters for the tenants (assessment report is in your informational packet). One of my other important assignments is to work closely with the Program Manager in the areas of grants and programs development, budget allocation, resources development and family shelter marketing. There is so much I could add, right now, about the great and positive things that are happening at Nightengale Manor. Instead, I'm proud to introduce you to the shelter's Program Manager, Ms Irmabelle "Ivy"Rivera JOSEPH ORTIZ 53-280 Villa Avenue La Quinta, California 92253 (760) 564-8406 EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES: To manage the overall public relations effort of a company, municipality or nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the socio-economic goals of its respective community. QUALIFICATIONS: Possess over 30 years experience as a public relations practitioner, at the managerial level, specializing in all facets of public relations, including public information officer, publicist and media relations duties, advertising, fund raising, and special events coordination. Also possess 23 years experience as a radio and television talk show host, news reporter and newspaper columnist, beginning at KABC TALK Radio 790 as the first Mexican American in US history to conduct a commercial radio talk show in the English language. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 06/88-Present JOE ORTIZ&ASSOCIATES, VALLEY VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA Public Relations Consultant Self-employed as a public relations consultant, providing full-service public relations services to a myriad of small to large companies and individuals, including Miller Brewing Company, The House of Seagram, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Seven-11 Stores, Bajacom Paging Systems; as well as numerous community-based groups, including Chicanos For Creative Medicine (East Los Angeles College), Hollenbeck Youth Center, Manny Mota International Youth Foundation, and the Boy Scouts of America. Also worked as a radio talk show host at KPPZ-AM radio, Anaheim, CA. ($65,000 annually) 06187 -6188 MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE& EDUCATION FUND Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA National Director of Corporate Development and Special Events Responsible for developing grant proposals to raise funds for the organization, as well as coordinating all special events. ($40,000 annually) 10183 -6185 SOUTH BAY COLLEGE HAWfHORNE, CALIFORNIA Director of Placement and Employment Services Responsible for supervising job placement advisors at six campuses; all public relations/informational duties, media relations and employer marketing. ($33,000 annually) 07/76 -6/82 Los ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Counselor/Public Relations Liaison Responsible for recruitment, counseling, teaching, placement of economically disadvantaged clients; writing, editing, photography for Skills Center News; prepared all news releases and radio/television public service announcements, employer marketing and government/civic relations. ($26,000 annually) 10/75 -7/76 PACIFICA RADIO, KPFK LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Chief News Reporter Responsible for interviewing, writing, editing and reporting news items on the KPFK Evening News. ($28,000 annually) 4173 -10/76 LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMAN JOHN FERRARO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Administrative Assistant Responsible for press and community relations; staff liaison to Board of Grants, Library, Recreation and Parks, Manpower Programs and all social service agencies. Also talk show host on KLOS-FM and KCBS Television during this same time period. ($18,000 annually) 4/72 -4-73 GREATER LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Public Information Specialist Responsible for writing, editing and photography for newsletters, brochures; disseminating internal and external information about community agencies affecting the anti-poverty program of Los Angeles. Also radio talk show host at KABC Talk Radio 790 during this same time period. ($16,000 annually) 11169 -3172 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Job Agent Responsible for managing a caseload of economically disadvantaged clients; writing, editing and photography for newsletters, brochures and news releases, employer and community relations. Simultaneously began radio and television career during this same time period. ($12,000 annually) 4169 - 8/69 RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA Human Relations Specialist Responsible for establishing lines of communication with students, faculty, administration and community residents due to campus unrest. ($12,000 annually) 3/68 -4/69 RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA Human Relations for Business Instructor Responsible for preparing students for the world of work. ($12,000 annually) 11/67 -3/68 MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA Job Developer Responsible for developing OJT contracts with local employers to hire economically disadvantaged Hispanics. ($10,000 annually) EDUCATION University of California at Riverside and UCLA. Possess California State Teaching Credentials authorized to teach Public Relations, Public Affairs Broadcasting, Human Relations in Business, and Personnel Training and Related Occupations REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. i Catholic Charities San Bernardino/Riverside C1 Main Administration: 1450 North"D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405 (909)388-1239 Fax(909)384-1130 JRiverside Administration: 73-441 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260(760)674-9066 Fax(760)674-9766 REGIONAL CENTERS San Bernardno Coun9i HIGH DESERT March 22 2001 16051 Kasota Road > Suite 700 Apple Valley,CA 92307 (760)242-2311 x-8454 Fax(760)242-1801 FAX MEMO MORONGO BASIN 56300 29 Palms Highway To: Tom Fen, Riverside County Housing (6D)369-7 44a 92284 From: Joe Ortiz,Nightengale Manor Fax(760)3694D622 Re: Capital Improvements SAN BERNARDINO 1800 Western Avenue Suite 107 San Bernardino,CA 92411 NIGHTENGALE MANOR (909)8303625 Capital Improvements Fax(909)880-9847 WEST END There are a variety of capital improvements needed to make the units of Nightengale 635 South Taylor Street Ontario,CA 91762 Manor more suitable and safer for its tenants. The renovations may range from small to (sa))391-1617 major, some with internal and some with external maintenance and needed modifications. Fax(909)391-2466 RlVel='de Gounto We have conducted a thorough needs assessment to the best of our abilities;however, we COACHELLA VALLEY are not trained to assess the internal aspects of the building, such as plumbing and or 35-325 Date Palm Drive electrical-wiring. We would have to call in professionals to conduct a thorough Suite 153A Cathedral City,CA 92234 examination. Based on past-related incidents reported by tenants, we believe that there may (760)202-1222 exist plumbing and electrical-wiring problems. Fax(760)202-1230 INDIO Most of the units need plaster and paint work,two that need doors repaired, and most 81557 Dr.Carreon BNd.SteB2 Indio,CA 9=1 need new floor level trimming on the walls. One of our major concerns is to make one of (760)347-1188 rooms 3 or 4 into a unit that will accommodate tenants with disabilities. Albeit the Fax(760)8388 Northwest parking lot has been modified (parking space, ramp, etc)to accommodate MORENO VALLEY handicap tenants, a door from the outside will have to be installed in one of these two 12540 Heacock St.Ste5 [P.O.Box 119] units, as well as safety bars/rails in the lavatory and shower. Both of these rooms are in Moreno Valley,CA92556 need of wall and door repairs, as well as a more private-oriented drapery/shades, Venetian (909)485-2185 Fax(909)485-2168 blinds or curtains. Smoke alarm connectors also need repair. CARITAS COUNSELING The other units need a variety repa irs ars inside including: 1266 North La Cadena p � g: Suite 4 Cotton,CA 9324 (909)37 0-1293 (Unit 1) g an li Painting d lasterwork window shades or curtains' 0- Fax(9W)370-4679 IMMIGRATION 6 (Unit 2)Painting,tub knob, window shades or curtains; REFUGEE SERVICES 1450 North"D"Street San Bernardino,CA 92405 (Unit 3) Wall floor trimming, plaster patchwork, shower tile (decaying shower floor (909)388-1243 retainer), and holes in the bathroom door; Fax(909)384-1130 Miightengale Manor Pagetwo (Unit 4)Wall floor trimming, painting; (Unit 5)No stove; (Unit 6)Holes in door, shower curtain rods, bathtub knobs; (Unit 7)Wall floor trimming, smoke alarm connection, stove needs repair; (Unit 8 & 9, Manager's Unit) Toilet needs securing, not attached to the floor; (Unit 10)Needs painting, wall floor trimming; (Unit 11, Pantry)Needs painting and wall floor trimming; (Unit 12, Tutoring Room)Needs wall floor trimming, painting; (Unit 13)No stove,just small microwave; painting and towel hanger needed; (Unit 14)Painting, wall floor trimming; (Unit 15)Major plasterwork on walls (especially in kitchen), painting, and electrical shortage reported, repeatedly. window shades/ Concerning the external problems,they include: (1) Roof drainage during rainy season creates oil or rust fallout on the courtyard. It looks like we need some sort of drainage system to funnel rainwater to a remote area that will not contaminate the courtyard or the units. (2) There are 13 palm trees that have not been trimmed in what looks like over two or three years. During windy periods, dry palm tree limbs fall on the front yard, causing potential safety hazards to tenants. (3) Woodwork on the frame of the building needs repair and painting. There are also several other capital improvements (that are not crucial)but that would enhance the mission of Nightengale Manor. They include the possibility of (1) Adding a rollout tarpaulin over the courtyard to provide shade and rain protection while tenants utilize the facilities for recreational purposes; (2) Building an outdoor brick, propane-fueled barbecue pit; (3) Installing a permanent basketball stand; (4) Installing permanent wood or concrete tables and benches neat to the play area. Joe Ortiz Residence Manager t . Y' Our Voice: Leadership vital to homeless issue Talk won't provide shelter to families who need homes THE DESERT SUN January 5th, 2001 They might not be as obvious as the downtrodden vagrants who panhandle on the streets of Washington, D.C., but they are there just the same. They are the homeless of the Coachella Valley. And they are real. No one knows for sure how many transients call the valley "home." Some say the number fluctuates depending on the time of year; others argue that it all depends on how you define the term "homeless." Information about the homeless in Riverside County is so obscure that the homeless population count ranges anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000. Ten or 10,000, the fact remains there are homeless people, many of them families, in this valley who need a roof over their heads. Though some would prefer to downplay the issue, especially during the height of the tourism season, ignoring the situation will only exacerbate it. The Palm Springs area lacks at least 110-175 emergency shelter beds and is one of the most underserved parts of the county, according to a report released by the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. In addition, Nightengale Manor, a 40-bed emergency shelter for families that teetered on the brink of closure last month, is in a state of disrepair. The demand for beds is critical; the demand for leadership essential. Riverside County officials held a summit last month to talk about possible solutions to the problem. They talked about building a new shelter. And they talked about the need for a long-range plan to address homelessness in the valley. Talk alone, however, is not going to cut it. We believe the Riverside County Board of Supervisors recognizes that, which is why it has pledged to take the lead in developing new shelters or expanding existing ones. It makes sense for the board to shoulder this task. It already has made inroads in this area. Supervisors decided last year to spend $200,000 to begin fingerprinting the county's homeless. The move, although controversial, is a valid, common-sense approach to get a better grasp on just how big -- or how small -- the homeless situation is in the county. If Riverside County is genuinely interested in meeting the needs of the homeless, it needs reliable data to ensure that the homeless are getting the services they need, such as drug treatment and job training. If the county is going to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars identifying how many homeless people there are, it ought to come up with a plan to adequately house them. UNIFIED LEADERSHIP CAN SOLVE THE HOMELESS PROBLEM Your recent editorial concerning the need for stronger leadership to handle the homeless problem is extremely welcomed and greatly appreciated. Catholic Charities, San Bernardino/Riverside - which administers two offices (Indio and Cathedral City) in the Coachella Valley - has been in the forefront addressing the homeless issue for over 15 years. Our Nightengale Manor, located in Palm Springs, has been a significant flagship in this arena. Albeit 40 beds don't come nearly close enough to addressing the totality of the increasing homelessness problem in our Valley's communities, Catholic Charities continues in it s efforts to serve the homeless, while seeking additional resources to expand its ongoing commitment to this segment in our communities. Our goal is to one day have a facility that will have over a hundred beds, along with other support programs like job preparation training and placement, as well as drug abuse treatment, nutrition and healthcare services. Catholic Charities, unbeknownst to many citizens in the Coachella Valley, currently provides many services that not only address the homeless issue; its programs also help prevent families and children from becoming homeless. It is our experience that many homeless people come from broken homes where joblessness, illness, absent parents, illiteracy, and lack of employable skills are the chief reasons for their current homeless status. Our programs include the Coachella Valley Health Care Connection, where volunteers contact low-income families and provide them with education and resource referrals to basic healthcare, prenatal care, nutrition, vaccinations and other health-related services. Catholic Charities also provides emergency displacement assistance to individuals and families who potentially could be evicted from deteriorating multi- family dwellings structures or illegal mobile home parks that fail to meet existing health and safety codes. We administer Healthy Children Programs that provide youth between the ages of 0 to 19 years of age comprehensive medical insurance their parents could never afford. Our outreach program to HIV/AIDS victims includes education, counseling, substance abuse, case management, legal aid, food, housing and financial assistance. We also conduct a computer lab in Coachella, which provides low-income parents and youth with basic instruction to prepare them for the fast emerging computer and Internet world. All of these services, including immigration and naturalization counseling services to those individuals who labor to place food on our tables, are having a big impact on keeping families together in a healthy environment, and off the public dole. Our proudest accomplishment is the unique network we have developed throughout the years with so many other dedicated social service groups and agencies, as well as with business, media, civic and government leaders. 1. Like so many other dedicated individuals, groups and organizations in the Coachella Valley, Catholic Charities has made a commitment to address the homeless issues. Those of us who care about, and who have chosen to serve our fellow human beings —regardless of race, religion or economic status - also recognize that resources are dwindling. We also recognize that leadership requires a sound and focused bureaucratic approach to implement the designated contributions of all involved. Sometimes, leadership positions change, as we continue to perfect the process needed to accelerate and enhance the quality of service we are committed to. Changes in personnel and or management policy (with any bureaucracy) can sometimes cause confusion or delays in the way we approach our respective tasks. Change, especially change for the better, will oftentimes cause doubts and confusion. Recent rumblings concerning the status of Nightengale Manor has caused confusion to some who are not aware of the inner-workings of bureaucracies, whether they be governments, businesses or social service providers. Some may even be confused with how social service programs function, especially where programs, and management and staffing decisions are dictated by the limitations and uncertainties of funding sources. Regardless of the many financial and bureaucratic variables that can affect those of us who have chosen to serve our fellow citizens, one thing is certain; Catholic Charities' leadership commitment to the homeless problem in the Coachella Valley has not waned in the least. If anything, in addition to the many ongoing services it currently provides, it plans to work even harder and closer with all of those who want to address the homeless issue in a much more united and profound fashion than ever before! Joe Ortiz, Director Public Information Department Catholic Charities-San Bernardino/Riverside 35-325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 153-A Cathedral City, California 92234 (760) 202-1222 Catholic Charities San Bernardino/Riverside C1 Main Administration. 1450 North"D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405 (909)388-1239 Fax(909)384-1130 JRiverside Administration: 73-441 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260(760)674-9066 Fax(760)674-9766 REGIONAL CENTERS San Somardino Countv HIGH DESERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: 16051 Kasota Road Joe Ortiz Suite 700 Apple Valley,CA 92307 (909) 388-1239 (760)242-2311 x-8454 Fax(760)242-1801 MORONGO BASIN 5KM 29 Palms Highway SUPERVISOR WILSON, SOCIAL SERVICE Yucca Valley,CA 92284 GROUPS, TOUR REVAMPED HOMELESS SHELTER (760)369-7444 Fax(760)369-0622 SAN BERNARDINO Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson joined an entourage of social 1800 Western Avenue Suite 107 service providers in a tour of Nightengale Manor, the homeless shelter in San Bernardino,CA 92411 Palm Springs operated by Catholic Charities. Conducting the tour were (909)880-3625 Fax(909)880-9647 Catholic Charities officials, including Sister Georgianna Cahill, Executive WEST END Director; Connie Aguilar, Deputy Director, and Board member, Joan M5 South Taylor Street O'Rourke, Ph.D. Ontario,CA 91762 (909)391-1617 Fax(9W)391-24W Wilson and the group were introduced to the new program manager, PiveISi_CI e Court Irmabelle Rivera, who led them on a tour of the 13-room, 40-bed facility. COACHELLA VALLEY Quelling rumors that the homeless shelter was closing down, Catholic 3S325 Date Palm Drive Charities' officials assured Wilson and the group of their long-term e Catheddralrat City,CA 92234 y commitment to the homeless. The added that several social service and Cat (76D)202-1m education programs were temporarily suspended due to lack of funding, Fax(760)20&1230 but had been reinstated and additional ones had been put in place. INDIO 81557 Dr.Carreon Blvd.SteB2 Indio,CA 92201 Rivera, who has a background as an educator and medical F x�76D�1 emergency assistant training, operated childcare centers at various military installations for nine years. Rivera unveiled the new program MORENO VALLEY 12WHeacock St.Ste5 services, which include an on-site clothing, toiletries and food pantry; a [P.O.Box 119] weekly official applications and forms-filling training; sewing, cooking and Moreno Valley,CA 92556 (909)465-2185 hygiene-discussion roundtable sessions, and a woman's support group. Fax(909)465-2188 Rivera also plans to implement an expanded "in-kind services" solicitation CARITAS COUNSELING program to acquire additional resources for clients from individuals and S265uite 4orth La Cadena companies to minimize administrative expenses, as well as launching a Cotton,CA 92324 Nightengale Manor newsletter that will be disseminated to various (909)370-12M Fax(909)37OA679 Coachella Valley civic groups, churches, social service providers and IMMIGRATION 6 REFUGEE SERVICES 1450 North"D"Street San Bernardino,CA 92405 (909)388-1243 -more- Fax(909)384-1130 NIGHTENGALE TOUR Page 2 providers and government agencies. "I was very impressed with the new programs and the progress Catholic Charities has made with Nightengale Manor," said Wilson, "I believe it (Nightengale Manor) will have a very positive impact on the homeless problem." Those who joined Supervisor Wilson on the tour included Cathy Welborn, Administrative Manager, Homeless Programs of the Department of Public Social Services; Officer William Judd, Palm Springs Police Department; and Maureen Ferriter and Suzy Dowdy, educators with Palm Springs Unified School District, and Linda Krengel, Executive Director of the United Way of the Desert. "United Way funding has proudly helped support Catholic Charities for more than two decades," stated Krengel, "Through the many years, many United Way campaign teams have toured Nightengale Manor, and I think they would be please, as we all are, to see the shelter's many improvements, with both program and service offerings." -30- Jo/s 3-1-01 NIGHTENGALE TOUR Page three Photo r ` w' f Photo caption: "BEAMING WITH PRIDE AFTER TOURING HOMELESS SHELTER!" Supervisor Roy Wilson (center) was beaming with pride as he recently toured Nightengale Manor, the Palm Springs family homeless shelter administered by Catholic Charities. From left to right include newly appointed shelter Program Manager, Irmabelle "Ivy" Rivera; Dr. Louis Coloia, Regional Director of Catholic Charities, Coachella Valley Region; Wilson; Sister Georg!anna Cahill, Executive Director of Catholic Charities (right of Wilson); and Joan O'Rourke, Member, Board of Directors, Catholic Charities. OPINIONTtti,PaEss-KNTEnrarsE.Monday, April2, 2001 . Money is Speech.., explained READERS9 _ OPEN FORL Federal action ■While Washington fiddle: how much tax money shot \\ given back to the voters to bu election votes, they had realize that the increase in e bills will more than consum \ tax relief the average hoot can expect from a tax reh \ \ The Bush administration instead better make a cone ed effort to take control o problem which will even spread to other states.... WILLARD KLING �_- Homeless spoof — read with great interes is;eus � article in your paper on Marc www.darzigeroartoons.com about radio station KCX%and ----- homeless survivor spoof. I outraged at the comments b, representative of the Saly Army.... When the Salvation Army sr E. J. DIONNE of a travesty, what about the i to five people that I obse nightly in January and the part of February sleeping or Faith-based plan helps focus on poor °Army to in front of the leas; Without being enacted into radio station was giving the h! law,President Bush's faith- that do reach out to their poorer less a place to sleep, eat, sht based initiative has already neighbors?It is difficult to disagree and a chance to make light had a socially and even morally with DiIulio when he says that ini- situation. tiatives like the one he's champion- I think that the Salvation A useful effect.It has unleashed in- '% i tense argument and soul-searching lag would be less necessary"if the needs to look inward and c among those who were presumed church behaved like the church, their own house first. to be its prime supporters and ben- unified from city to suburb,work- JEFF SIMM eficiaries—Christian activists and ;,, ing across racial and denomina- San Bernar active Christians,overlapping but cal] outspoken. tional divides,on behalf of broken distinct groups ylives and breadless families." Re-think this invention .And it has put poor Catholic Charities,for example, people closer to the center of the has an extensive history of running And he is certainly right to chal- ■I'm sure that you get inpolitical debate. programs cooperatively with the leng a us to consider that there are letters on this subject.Let me i It's not surprising that all who government.That has not made "many slippery slopes in a faith- my turn. I am put off by pe; believe the First Amendment re- the Roman Catholic Church,to use life,like the one-way slopes to the with cell phones inviting a. quires a hard separation of church the conventional terms,any less suburbs and away from out-of- people into their personal 1 and state are critical of Bush's pro- "liberal"in its strong advocacy of sight,out-of-mind human suffering unwillingly: I don't know the; posal to expand government sup- programs for the poor or"cacy of and unmet social needs." don't care about them,I don't v port for religiously based charities vative"in its firm opposition to Few of us,I think,can ass the to monitor their business, I d and social services. P care who they're calling, I d But it turns out that many Chris- abIt'srat least possible,in other to take.That's tests my why his comments Dilulio is asking s care what they're talking ab tian conservatives seem prepared words,for government and reli- should be read as an attack not on they're nothing in my life. T to look a gift horse in the mouth— gious institutions to work together Christian conservatives but on all They don't seem a understand mint because they're not sure it's a gift. in achieving common public per- of us who do too little for the very of boisterous fame at my expe Among African-American pastors, poses without unduly compromis- poor.And because DiIulio's cri- from wherever — the check., the divide is between those who ing either partner in the bargain. tique is rooted in traditional reli- line, from underneath a car be welcome support for their pro- But on this matter,God will truly gious and ethical concerns rather fixed, from the steps of the i grams to help the poor and those be in the details—and,probably, than in liberal ideology,it may from the restroom, even fr who suspect Bush of trying to dilute in the litigation. reach across our hardened politi- inside the booth, Anywhere. A the political power and Democratic Even more productive is the way cal divides. where.... loyalties of African-Americans. the Bush initiative has forced us to The most disgustingdisplay Despite their political differ- confront how little most of us,reli- What DiIulio is saying is that seen was' in oc or's wait ences,the two groups of skeptics y p once you start talking about reli- gious much the samephin :with Cae- gious or not,actual] do to help the gious engagement with the poor, room. In this library-still ro< y g poor.That debate may accomplish lined with waiting patrons in V. sar's coin comes the obligation to more in the long run than any of you can't just stop the discussion at outs stages of ill health,she bias submit to Caesar's rules.Conserva- the programs Bush gets enacted. a point that's comfortable for ev. forth. And blasted. And blasted tives worry that if the government John DiIulio,director of the 1 Ybody.If the premise is that gives you serious thoughts ab funds their charitable efforts,it White House Office of Faith-Based there is an ethical obligation to lift up the poor,that implicates all of Alexander Graham Bell. won't allow the programs to be re- and Community Initiatives,got into us s as individuals,as es,religious RUSS lyl ];gious enough.Progressives worry trouble earlier this month for chal- and secular communities,as a soci- Blyl the government won't let the lenging white,middle-class Chris- ety—in a collective churches be progressive enough, tians to do more. examination Give 'em what the wal In truth,the government has Who can doubt that the inner- of conscience.That can deeply highly y long helped finance programs cityminor; churches do more on Productive but also deeplyre ask-- ■I have been reading about t through religious organizations a day-to-day basis for the poor than inging.It's why some people are ask- proving the Plaza. Well, if y without stopping them from being do wealthier suburban congrega- act Dwhy to shut up,and it's ex- really want to improve e it religious or,for that matter,politi- tions—even the many fine ones actly why The shouldn't. don't you put to some stores it TM1e Wuhlnelon Patl people will go to.Like a Wal-Ma Have you ever been to a Wal-Mi Ee r 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 No.1289 above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CA printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING -Community Development Block Grant- COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, GOBG printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, A draft of the City's 2002 2003 Annual Plan Up- date has been prepared, in accordance with the County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Regulations.The Update is available to the adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the PPublic for a 30-day comment period commencing Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of Monday, April 29, 2002 at the City s Community p ty , & Economic Development Dept, 32D0 E Tahquitz California under the date of March 24,1988.Case Canyon Way, as well as the Main Library Refer- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the ence Room, 300 S Sunrise Way, during normal business hours. Interested parties may submit written comments to Dale Cook, Community De- annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller velopment Administrator, City of Palm Springs, Comm & Econ Dev Deft, PO Boz 2743, Palm than non pariel,has been published in each regular Spprings, CA 92263-2743 through May 29, 2002. and entire Issue of Said newspaper and not IB an All commeponto will be reviewed and considered, y made to hedraft Ani-able or nual Plan' revisions will be supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: April 29th Trisha Sanders, erk ---—_—_—---------------—__—_------__—___— P. April 29, 2002 ----—__—_—-----------—------—_____ All in the year 2002 I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 29th Dated at Palm Springs,California this-----------day April of---------------------------- 2002 b ---------------------------------- Signature D421111 OOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's piling Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside -- ------ - _ - /I - ---- -- ---� - -- - \1y� ------------- --- "C' 1 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 No.6932 CITY OF PALM OS above-entitled matter.I am the principal Clerk Of a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTNT BLOCK GRANT CDBG PROGRAM printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING The City or pa m sngs through Its CDBG Pro- gram is inwhng in wasted organizations to re- COMPANY anewspaper of general circulation, spond to Re uest for Proposals(RFP's)for actiw- rinted and published in the city of Palm Springs, ties starting 9uly 1,2001 &ending June 30,2002, P P ty The purpose Mine CDBG Program is to provide County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been seals ante to IRS 5011cl 3 organzatlons that offer activities, programs, & opportunities directly to adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the low/moderate income'resigents & households throwghout the communiItIyv.Activities or programs Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of eligible for funding Includes: Pubhc Facditi miprovempnts(i.e., public infra- California under the date of March 24,1958.Case structure, centers, sheers, parks, removal of ar- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the chitectural barriers), which we publicly owned or owned b a nonprofit & o Crated so as to be annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller opeall be expected to actively administer& man- n to tie general public,{''hat the organizations than non pan s hel,has been published in each regular age; Public Services(I e".,�lob training, recreation,pu- and entire issue Of said newspaper and n0[IR any popu- lation n or public which a programs, special popu- la[wn services),which are new services or quenti- supplement thereof on the following dates,to Wit: from increase m the level of an existing service tram the prior twelve (12 celentler months;_ __ Sinp le a a ,Qyv raer, January 4th, 17t1i__________________________—___ - rtV mai hnance,tystylwde iciency X41wailathants, qR maintenance,re o v sit security efficiency w hichertzatlon, _______________________ _ _______ decent removal, security dewces�, whlGh increase tl Spa housing; & Special Economic m nthecreation Development(i.e., activities that result the creehon or retention of psrma- ----------------------------—------------------------------ nent jobs by the applicant), which provides self- sufficiency opportunities to reduce generational poverty All in the year 2001 The City intends to sup pport such organizations& their clientele by provitl!no grants for opportuni- ties; directed at improving the community s quali- ty of-life. 1 certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the The selected organization(s) must demonstrate a foregoing is true and correct. strong ability 8 capacity to meet program/activi- aiy tleadlines & maintain close consultation with 19th RC Workshop will be held Thum Jan. 18,2001. am Dated at Palm Springs,California this---------day at 3Pm, PST, in the Council Chber at City Hall, 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way.This Workshop will January be the only opportunity to seek technical assis- tance &response to gyestions. Five(5)copies of Of-------------—-----------------------2001 RFP submittals must be received on or before 4pm, PST, Wed, Jan 31, 2001 at the above ad- dress.All interested orgganizations esppecially not- ' for-proft Neighborhoad Based &'Faith-Based or- - Irizations, am welcomed to respond. ------------------------- -----____—_ The City reserves the right to reject any.&all sub- mtltals,&to accept the submittals that m its udg- Signature the residentrit s.City do in es not of discrimina of te on the bas s of any reason that Is not related to a bona fide' . qualification in admission or access to, or treat-' merit or emplo ment in,as federally assisted pro- grams 8 activttias Palm Springs Community Redevelopment... Budding for the Future by Improving Services, Creating Jobs &Providing New ppppRunifies Trisha Sanders, Qfyy Clark � PUB: January 4, 17, 2001 � RECEIVE PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is apace for County Clerl<'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 No.7279 above-entitled matter.I am the clerk of a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING principal CITY OF PpLM SPRINGS printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING cONSOU ATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, - The Federal Department of Housing and Urban printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, Development (HUD) has established a require- ment that each state end local government re- County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been ceivin federal housing and community develop- adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the ment�unds must prepare a coordinated suateBY. The goal of the plan is to Integrate housing aco- Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of namic, human development and common ty de- velopment in a comprehensive fashion so that California under the date of March 24,1958.Case community living can,be enhanced. The CI of Palm Son age'Consolidated Plan inte- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the grates t�,e applicatlon,planning and cttimn pertic- annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller Ipetton for the Community Vol Plan was completced Gram (CDBG) program. than non pariel,has been published in each regular In May 2000 and will be updated every five yeare. A One Year Action Plan is required every year to and entire issue of said newspaper and not in an describe the housing andCOMM d takelohpp- y ment policies and G state,to locaundertaken antlapnva e supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: the CIry using fetlera. funds for the nerd year. ._ A public hearing wilt be con iti en Thursday. February 14th Fabrtaig 22. 2001 before the CRizens Ativisory Committee (CAC) to provide Palm Spnngs cni- ________________________________________________________________ zens,community orgamzation5 and other interest ad parties an opportunity to offer comment re- heanng will be Iheltl at 9- 1190am, m C ty Hall n. 's ---------------------------------------------------------------- Larger conference Room. For further informabon reregg��r�d�l''ngg the hearing please contact Dale Cook, CD6r g.using Coordinator,Chy of Palm Spnngs All in the year 2001 '" 00 Tah Ity e� ewayo, PalmDSSP ngs,m�A 9226E2, 760/9323-Bigl�! It Is the intention of the City to corn with the I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the American with Disabilities Act (AD in all re- apacts. If, as an attendee or a participant et this foregoing is true and correct. hearing, special esslatance Is needed beyond th whet is no al providetl,the City wdl attempt to 14 accommodate in every reasso Coortl n n r. r, Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day Please canted Phll Kaplan, 760/323-6218,at least 3,daYYs pnor to the heanng February to inform us of the part¢ufar needs) end to de- termine if accommodatipns Is feasible. Of---------------------------------------2001 Tis he Senders, City Clark PUB.'February 14, 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Signature C Ya/co PROOF OF PUBLICATION This,s epeee for County Clerk's F;1;,,g Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside v' 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 -----_----_-------------_-----------_-_____,_ ears,and not a art to or interested in the No.7560 Y party NOCIITY OF PALM PUBLIC HEARING above-entitled matter.I am the principal cleric Of a PROPOSED ACTIVITIES UNDER THE printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, FV 2001 -2002 ANNUAL PLAN A public heedngg will be conducted on Wednae- d,y,Aq.prll 4,2001 before the Cit Council to pro- printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, vitle atizens with an appertain �o offer comment Count of Riverside,and which newspaper has been on me proposed activities of t7,e community De- Countyvelopment Block Grant (CDBG) funds for this adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the coming fiscal year. This hearing will be held at 7pm, in City Hall's Large Conference Room. Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of The proposed CDBG projects and budget will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Uf- California under the date of March 24,1988.Case ban Development HUD) in the mandated One Year Annual Plan. MUD has advised the City that Number 191236;that the notice,of which the Its FV 01 -02 entitlement will be$645 000 There annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller is also $87,714 to be reprogrammed Irom Frew- one pro9ram years. than non pariel,has been published in each regular During the past year CDBG funds have been used for operational funding of a homeless out- and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any reach program,faulily improvements to the Palm Springs boys & GIRs Club, a felt housing pro- supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: gram,senior name repair program, code a foroe- menl, and opperational exppenses for a local food bank. For fuRher Information regarding the hear- March l8th ing or CDBG needs, please contact Dale Cook, --------- ----------------------- ------------------------------- CDBonant sRe RedeveCoordinlopor,ment DeCit of Palm Springs anqquaz Consonant Way, Palm Springs,sCA 92262, 760223-6197. ________________________________________________________________ A Is thewith of the City to (ampply with the American with Intention of the Ci Act (AD A) in all rg-, spects If, as an attendee or a participant at this hearing, special assistance Is needed beyond, All in the year 2001 what Is in provided,the attempt to Please contact Phil Kaplan, ADA Coordinator, 760/323-8219,at least 3 days prior to the hearing I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the to inform us of the pedicular needle) and to de- termine If accomenalwIn Is feasible. foregoing is true and correct. Trisha Sanders, Clerk I9th —eub_Mamt�18_ 0 1 Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day March of--------------------------------------r 2001 ) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Signature RESOLUTION NO. 20021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 - 2002; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR 2001 - 2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City is eligible to receive an entitlement of $645,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds as entitlement city under the Department of Housing & Urban Development Regulations, and WHEREAS, the City has approximately $87,714 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 staff based on needs of low and moderate income neighborhoods to benefit the maximum number of people, and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 4, 2001 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. Allocations of Community Development Block Grant funding for 2001 - 2002: Entitlement Reprogrammed 2001-02 Allocation Allocation Allocation PS Planning & Building Dept—ADA $20,925. - 0 - $20,925. PS Youth Center Improvements 51,000. - 0 - 51,000. F.I.N.D. 20,000. - 0 - 20,000. 13 Resolution 20021 Page 2 PS Engineering Dept— Sewer& Street Improvements 171,980. $87,714. 259,694. Boys & Girls Club Improvements 36,000. - 0 - 36,000. PS Facilities Dept— Baristo Park 10,000. - 0 - 10,000. Desert AIDS Project 40,225. - 0 - 40,225. Catholic Charities — Nightengale Improvements 19,120. - 0 - 19,120. AIDS Assistance Program 24,750. - 0 - 24,750. Catholic Charities — Motel Vouchers 10,000. - 0 - 10,000, Shelter from the Storm 20,000. - 0 - 20,000. PS Public Library— Literacy Program 10,000. - 0 - 10,000. PS Unified School Dist—Adult School Vocational Ed 12,000. - 0 - 12,000. Mizell Senior Center 20,000. - 0 - 20,000, PS Community Redevelopment Dept— Senior Home Repair Program 50,000. - 0 - 50,000. Citizen Participation Newsletter 5,000. - 0 - 5,000. CDBG Program Administration 96,000. - 0 - 96,000. Fair Housing Council 28,000. - 0 - 28,000. TOTAL 64 0 0. $87,714. $732,714. SECTION 2. Staff is authorized to submit the 2001 - 2002 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan Update to the Department of Housing & Urban Development which accurately reflects the CDBG projects and budget approved by the City Council. SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute Subrecipient Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the 2001 - 2001 Community Development Block Grant funds as allocated by this resolution. ADOPTED this 4th day of April 2001. AYES: Members Hodges, Jones, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Bleindienst NOES: None ABSENT: None By: City Clerk � City Manager REVIEWED AND APPROVED:_P C D BG01-021CCReprt2.Mar01 14 qcz FpAsA //y A. o MAY 11 0 cC - tj RECEIVED _ YC � PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space fot 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 above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, - - -- - County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been No.3134 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the CITY OF PALMppSPRINGS, CA Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of - Community Develo an nt Block Grant- California under the date of March 24,1988.Case A draft of the Cay's 2001 -2002 Annual Plan Up- date has been prepared, in accordance with the Number 191236;that the notice,of which the U.S Dept of Housing and urban Development (HUD) Regulations The Update is available to the annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller publlc for a 30-dzy comment period commencing than non ariel,has been published in each regular Fnosy, May 11, 2001 at the city's Community P P g Redevelopment Dept, 3200 E Tahgwtz Canyon and entire issue of said newspaper and not in an Way, as well as the Main Library Reference y Room, 300 S Sunrise Wa , during normal husk supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: ness hours. Interested pares may submit eanten Comments to Dale Cock, CDBG/Housing Goordi- rater, City of Palm Spring, Community Redevel- osment Dept, PO Box 2743, Palm Springs, CA May 11t1t gj263-2743 through June 11,2001.All comments ---- --------- ------ - -- ------ ----------- --- --- will be reviewed and considered,and if applicable o;necessary, revisions will be made to the draft A mual Plan. Trisha Sanders, City Clerk ----------•----------------------------------------------------- Puh: May 11, 2001 All in the year 2001 I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 14th Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day May of--------------------------------------,2001 `uu_ J Signature PS Engineering Dept— Sewer& Street Improvements 171,980. $87,714. 259,694. Boys & Girls Club Improvements 36,000. - 0 - 36,000. PS Facilities Dept— Baristo Park 10,000. - 0 - 10,000. Desert AIDS Project 40,225. - 0 - 40,225. Catholic Charities — Nightengale Improvements 19,120. - 0 - 19,120. AIDS Assistance Program 24,750. - 0 - 24,750. Catholic Charities—Motel Vouchers 10,000. - 0 - 10,000. Shelter from the Storm 20,000. - 0 - 20,000. PS Public Library— Literacy Program 10,000. - 0 - 10,000. PS Unified School Dist—Adult School Vocational Ed 12,000. - 0 - 12,000. Mizell Senior Center 20,000. - 0 - 20,000. PS Community Redevelopment Dept— Senior Home Repair Program 50,000. - 0 - 50,000. Citizen Participation Newsletter 5,000. - 0 - 5,000. CDBG Program Administration 96,000. - 0 - 96,000. Fair Housing Council 28,000. - 0 - 28,000. TOTAL 64 00 JU 714. 732 714. SECTION 2. Staff is authorized to submit the 2001 - 2002 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan Update to the Department of Housing & Urban Development which accurately reflects the CDBG projects and budget approved by the City Council. SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute Subrecipient Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the 2001 - 2001 Community Development Block Grant funds as allocated by this resolution. ADOPTED this day of April 2001. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: By: City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED AND APPROVED: CDBG01-021CCReprt2 Mar01 14 9� Z J OOC a 2001_M47940 Is 11/05/2001 08:00p Fee:NC Page 1 of 5 Recorded in Official Records .X� County of Riverside RECORDING REQUESTED BY ft n L. Assessor, County Clerk d Recorder AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: I IIIIII IIIIII IIIIII IIIII III IIIII IIIIIII III IIII IIII III CITY OF PALM SPRINGS P.O. Box 2743 M S U —PAGE —SIZE - —" 'CUR--NOUCK -bry --mm� Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 Attu. City Clerk -' AL- Z $PpCC Above Ih15 LIOC RCS P, R L COPY LONG REFCNC NCHG E%AM This recording requested by City of Palm Springs is exempt from recording fees pursuant to Government Code § 27383ti pp N._._` G NOTICE OF OBLIGATION TO REIMBURSE COST OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS For the consideration performed by the City of Palm Springs including the construction of water, sewer and natural gas utility laterals installed to the following properties: 1833 Marguerite Street, 1844 Marguerite Street, 1871 Marguerite Street, 1889 Marguerite Street, 1905 Marguerite Street, 1923 Marguerite Street, 1941 Marguerite Street, 1950 Marguerite Street, 1967 Marguerite Street, 1972 Marguerite Street, 1985 Marguerite Street, 1998 Marguerite Street, 2003 Marguerite Street, 2024 Marguerite Street, 2039 Marguerite Street, 2046 Marguerite Street, 2071 Marguerite Street, 2080 Marguerite Street, 2102 Marguerite Street, 2107 Marguerite Street, 2135 Marguerite Street, 2144 Marguerite Street, 2159 Marguerite Street, 2168 Marguerite Street, 2171 Marguerite Street, 2182 Marguerite Street, 2196 Marguerite Street, the legal descriptions of which are attached hereto as Exhibit 'W', as part of a total street improvement project to be completed with Community Development Block Grant funds adjacent to the above properties; the undersigned owners agree to reimburse the City the amount of Three Thousand Three Hundred TwentV- EiQht Dollars and Fifty Seven Cents ($3,328.57) per lot (the "Reimbursement Lien") prior to issuance of a building permit for each of the lots. The amount is due only on a lot-by-lot basis as requests for building permits are made for each lot. Owner hereby agrees and declares that said Reimbursement Lien for the listed lots shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all persons having any right, title or interest in the lots, or any part thereof, their heirs, successive owners and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the City and their successors and assigns and successors-in-interest. In the event of a failure to pay the Reimbursement Lien when due, then in addition to, but not in lieu of, any of the rights or remedies the City may have to enforce the provisions hereof, the City shall have the right to withhold or revoke, after giving written notice of said failure, any building permit, occupancy permits, certificates of occupancy and similar matters or approvals pertaining to the lot or any part thereof. In witness whereof, the Owners have caused this instrument to be executed on their behalf by their respective officers or agents herein duly authorized as of the date below. [Signatures On Next Page] IRV t114822 vl _1_ F "Owners" TABOR-LOGGINS ASSOCIATES a California0=ils general partnership By: / vomre Loggins By her attorney-in-fact, Corky Mills IRV 914822 v1 -Z- IIIIII III II IIII IIIII III IIII IIIIIII III IIIII IIII III 11��f ' /2 GIG F STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ss. COUNTY OF L ►� ) On before me, -f)UUt(?) personally appeared -e ssonall known to me Q pro d-tom lbasis-ef sa rory evideAtce� to b the e_ nr +) who `re is/r subscribed to the within instrument and acknowl dged tom hat �ie//�li tlsy executed the sale in(his�rt�1ier authorized �apacit ` ), a --that b / e=r tl 3-' signature on the Instrumen��h p oor the entity upon behalf of which the rson. cted, executed the instrument. 1 WITNESS my hand and official seal. 1 'J.LEVY - NoViyPuwle-Ca1kmM otary Public/ YyConm.FipiwAAr31,2- (SEAL) IRV#14822 v1 II I II I IIII I I I I II I I I III II I I I I F 0Fj'f70EF{11/E OFj R F EXHIBIT "A" All that portion of Section 29, Township 4 South, Range 5 East, San Bernardino Meridian, described as follows: Lot 3, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 9, Lot 10, Lot 11, Lot 12, Lot 13, Lot 14, Lot 15, Lot 16, Lot 17, Lot 23, Lot 24, Lot 25, Lot 26, Lot 27, Lot 28, Lot 29, Lot 30, Lot 31, Lot 32, Lot 33, Lot 34, Lot 35, Lot 36, Lot 37, and Lot 38 of Crossley Tract, filed in Map Book 32, Page 44, Records of Riverside County, California. 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