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Home My WebLink About4/4/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.B. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT CDBG REQUEST City of Palm Springs City Council Meeting April 4, 2007 My name is Terri Bona and I represent the Family YMCA of the Desert. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to present this request for funds from the City of Palm Springs for our Family YMCA of the Deserts, Palm Springs Y facility. These funds would provide an upgraded, energy-efficient cooling system to an already over burdened, aging system presently being utilized. The Palm Springs Y was the previous Palm Springs Youth Center and it too was ,a place for the surrounding community's children to congregate and experience a "home away from home". The Family YMCA of the Desert prides itself on providing for all children and their families but its main focus is for those children of low/moderate income parents who would not be able to experience certain activities if not for our goal of providing financial assistance. Financial assistance is available for all Y programs so that no one is left out of the many activities provided. With this CDBG funding dedicated to the upkeep of this facility we can redirect revenue to provide more assistance to those children. After 25 years of service to the Coachella Valley, the Family YMCA of the Desert can measure its program success and accomplishments by its longevity, growth and the returning generations of children. We have grown from 17 to 26 sites this year alone. We also have adults who once participated in the Y's after school programs when they were children. Many now have children of their own who presently use the Y's services and programs. We are proud of this fact. We are also delighted to maintain our valley's small town principles and standards in light of its tremendous growth by modeling and practicing the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We know this upgrade to our facility will create a comfortable environment for our community's children for years to come. We hope that with your generosity we can accomplish our goal of energy efficiency improvements to the Palm Springs Y. Thank you. YMCA MISSION STATEMENT To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy SPIRIT, MIND, and BODY for all. f Y Y.l i I 1 I I C4 Pp LM Sp'Pr I c I 4 N I W � I WMnw ` City Council Staff Report DATE: APRIL 4, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET APPROVAL; AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT — GRANT #: B-07-MC-06-0561, IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,881, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 — 2008, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PROGRAM, 33Id PROGRAM YEAR; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS. FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY; Department of Community & Economic Development SUMMARY This action approves the 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget and the 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to execute all agreements with HUD as well as the CDBG program's subrecipients. The 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan is prepared by the City in response to requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) which mandates that local governments receiving federal housing and community development assistance must prepare a coordinated strategy each year that links its annual plan to the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan, which is the blueprint for community development activity in the City. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the Public Hearing for public testimony; 2) Approve Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 - 2008; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAUAGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and (� ITEM NO. l y 3) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents: Family YMCA of the Desert— Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744 Palm Springs Department of Public Works & Engineering — Civic Drive Street Improvements $96,879 Desert AIDS Project— Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $115,000 Palm Springs Department of Parks & Recreation — James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements $95,000 Mizell Senior Center— Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle $27,200 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County, Inc. — Support Program $15,000 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation — Shoes That Fit Program $16,482 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert— Early Childhood Oral Healthcare $19,000 Fair Housing Council of Riverside— Fair Housing Program $15,000 STAFF ANALYSIS: The City of Palm Springs was officially advised by HUD on March 14h that its CDBG entitlement for the 2007-2008 fiscal year will be $517,881. This year's entitlement represents level funding from the current year and is $127,117 less than the entitlement six years ago. Palm Springs is an "entitlement city," meaning that it is a direct recipient of CDBG funds. The CDBG Program was adopted by Congress thirty-three years ago to provide a flexible funding source for local governments to meet the community development needs of their low and moderate-income persons. CDBG enables local governments to fund three National Objectives: benefiting low and moderate income persons; preventing or eliminating slums or blight; and meeting urgent need. The federal statute requires that at least 70% of CDBG expenditures must benefit low and moderate income persons. 2 There are also statutory limitations on the percentage of CDBG funds that may be utilized for administrative purposes, at no more than 20% of the entitlement, and Public Services, no more than 15% of the entitlement. The remaining funds are to be utilized for other categories, including Public Facilities and Capital Improvements. The total funds available for 2007-2008, by eligibility category, are: Public Facilities & Improvements $336,623.* ..................................................... Public Services..................................................................................... 77 682.** TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS.,...............................................$414,305. ADMIN (includes Citizen Participation & Fair Housing) ......,,,,, „ 103 576.*** TOTAL CDBG 2007—2008 ENTITLEMENT............. .$517,881. * Public Facilities & Improvements will also be partially funded with program income and the reprogramming of unexpended activity funds, both from prior years and current. ** Public Service is calculated at 15% of new entitlement funding. *** Administration is calculated at 20% of new entitlement funding. Consolidated Plan Compliance In 2005 the City adopted its required 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan, which was approved by HUD. The Consolidated Plan is the required blueprint for meeting the housing and community development needs of the city and provides a description of existing housing and community development needs, a long-term strategy to address those needs and an action plan for coming years. The City is responsible for preparing an Annual Action Plan update, which reiterates the City's CDBG goals and objectives contained in the Consolidated Plan, and incorporates the proposed projects and funding for the new fiscal year. A key component of the 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Plan is a Strategic Plan, which includes the goals and objectives included in Attachment "A". The 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan contains programs that make progress toward the stated goals and the proposed accomplishments. New Annual Action Plans are prepared and updated annually. Each Annual Action Plan must contain projects and programs that will enable the City to meet its five-year goals that are in the adopted Consolidated Plan. As a part of the Consolidated Plan/Annual Plan process, and a requirement of the CDBG program in general, HUD requires local governments to include citizen participation in the process. The following community participation activities were undertaken: + CDBG Request for Proposals (RFPs) were made available in early March on the City's website, and a fill-in Request For Proposal was e-mailed to a list of potential 3 respondents. The fill-in version helped make the application process easier for all applicants. In all, postcards and e-mail announcements were sent to 105 organizations, including previous CDBG Subrecipients, last year's applicants, City Departments, and those organizations requesting to be placed on the mailing list. • The Legal Notice was published on March 9th and March 14th in The Desert Sun, and a press release was faxed to all Coachella Valley electronic and print media which provided information to the community about the availability of CDBG funds_ It also appeared on the City's website and Channel 17. • Staff conducted a formal RFP Workshop on March 9th that provided technical assistance to the applicants. Fourteen agencies attended the workshop. Thirty- seven RFPs were distributed, which included thirteen new organizations. The submittal deadline was March 19th. The City received 19 funding requests totaling $1,215,727, compared to 15 proposals received last year, totaling $795,023 in requests. • The Citizens Advisory Committee held its public hearing on March 20th. The Committee had two new members, representing the elderly population and the Parks & Recreation Commission_ Staff briefed the Committee on this past year's CDBG activities, including the status of projects, the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report, entitlement funding decreases, timely expenditure scrutiny by HUD, and the Administration's 2008 proposed budget impacts. The public hearing was held to receive testimony from organizations submitting proposals, allow Committee members to question the respondents, and receive public comments from community members. Other than 16 respondents who spoke, there were no public comments. The proposals were then ranked and the Committee recommended dollar awards. • The City Council Public Hearing represents the second of the two required public hearings. • After Council approves the activities and funding of the Annual Action Plan, it will be available for a 30 day public comment period prior to its submittal to HUD by May 1511'. 4 i The following matrix is of the respondents and their respective funding requests: 1. Public Facilities & Improvements: 07-08 2007-08 APPLICANT $ os-a7 05-06 04-05 REQUEST $ $ $ RECOMMENDED 1 7amily YMCA of the 29,744 47,600 21,317 - 0 - esert— Energy- 29,744 Efficiency Improvements 2 alm Springs Department 157,113 - 0 - - 0 - 172,158 96,879 f Public Works & ngineering — Civic Drive Street Improvements 3 Stroke Recovery Center— 18,243 50,000 33,589 - 0 - - 0 - nergy Conservation m rovements 4 Boys and Girls Club of 100,000 - 76,693 - - 0 - alm Springs, Inc. — Multi- urpose Building onversion 5 illennium Housing Corp. 50,000 - - - - 0 - Sahara Park Fire Suppression System 6 DesertAIDS Project— 140,875 28,640 75,000 401,820 nergy-Efficiency 115,000 Retrofitting 7 ousing Authority of 75,000 - - - - 0 - iverside County— ightengale Manor hase II 8 Palm Springs 275,000 167,000 208,800 95,000 Department of Parks & Recreation — James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Im rovements TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT $845,975 $336,623 REQUESTS 5 i 11. Public Services: E- 07-08 2007-08 APPLICANT $ 06-07 05-06 04-05 REQUEST $ $ $ RECOMMENDED g 3helter from the Storm — omestic Violence 29,950 15,000 35,200 20,000 - 0 - utreach & Advocacy 10 piscopal Community Services — Desert Vista 30,000 - - - - 0 - Housing Support 11 Mizell Senior Center— Meals On Wheels & 32,000 75,000 17,000 13,000 27,200 Outreach Hybrid Vehicle 12 Operation SafeHouse, Inc. 50,000 - 18,000 32,000 - 0 - - BuildingFurnishings 13 veterans For Peace -- Veterans Resource 15,000 - - - - 0 - Center Operations 14 3oachella Valley Housing oalition — Coyote Run 35,395 15,000 - - 0 - fter- School Program ourt Appointed Special 15 dvocates for Riverside P0y000 - 0 - 18,000 14,000 15,000 ounty, Inc. — Support ro ram 16 Help For Future Leaders, Inc. —Transitional 59,650 - - - - 0 - Housing Operations 17 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation — 30,000 15,000 - 16,482 Shoes That Fit Program 1 g mile Factory for the hildren of the Desert— 25,000 - - - 19,000 arly Childhood Oral Healthcare . PUBLIC SERVICES $326,995 $77,682 REQUESTS 6 Ill. Program Requirements 07-08 2007-08 APPLICANT $ os-07 05-06 04-05 REQUEST S $ $ RECOMMENDED 1g air Housing Council of 42,757 25,000 40,853 33,000 iverside — Fair Housing 15,000 rogram alm Springs Department 93,720 111,696 110,200 88,576 f Community & Economic Development— dministration ❑ OTAL PROGRAM $103,720 $103,576 EQUIREMENTS Total Programmatic Funding Summary (I-- ll) 07-08 2007-08 APPLICANT $ 06-07 09-06 04-06 REQUEST $ $ $ RECOMMENDED n PUBLIC FACILITIES & $845,975 M $336,623PIMPROVEMENTS II PUBLIC SERVICES $326,995 $77,682 ---F- [TUNDING ROGRAMMATIC $1.2M $414,305 All proposals were reviewed by the Citizens Advisory Committee. In some instances, even though a project met the Consolidated Plan goals, the Committee may not have recommended the program for funding due to other concerns. Below is a description of all of the proposals reviewed, including area/clientele to be served, average Evaluation Criteria Score and recommended allocations for 2007-2008 CDBG funding. 7 PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING Public Facilities & Im rovements: 1. Family YMCA of the Desert — Energy-Efficiency Im rovements: The proposal continues the Y's energy conservation efforts to the facility by upgrading the roofing system on the lower roof section of the gym and replacing the gym's seven evaporative coolers. These improvements would replace aged and non-efficient systems with more energy-saving ones, which will reduce operational costs. 2,600 Valley-Wide; 1,337 UM; 1,141 PS Residents; 32 Eval Score; $29,744 2. Palm Springs Department of Public Works & Engineering — Civic Drive Street Improvements: This proposal is to construct infrastructure within the public right-of- way on Civic Drive, which will include improving the pavement profile and installing curbs and gutters for adequate drainage. The sidewalk improvements will improve pedestrian access and provide for a school bus stop on Civic Drive. The Committee felt that the partnership between the City and LINC Housing to preserve affordable housing at the Tahquitz Court Apartments warranted at least funding the improvements adjacent to the apartments. 115 Households; 115 L/M; 115 PS Households; 32 Eval Score; $96,879 6. Desert AIDS Pro'ect -- Ener -Efficient Retrofitting: DAP's proposal is a continuation of their facility renovations to facilitate client services and expand their ability to accommodate the rapidly increasing client base by making energy-efficient upgrades. These upgrades will replace two existing 50 ton chillers with one new 150 ton chiller which will result in energy cost savings. 2,253 Eastern County; 2,253 L/M; 1,212 PS Residents; 40 Eval Score; $115,000 8. Palm Springs Department of Parks & Recreation — James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Enerqy-Efficiency Improvements: Parks & Recreation's proposal is also a continuation of ongoing renovations to the Center by installing energy-efficient systems for the gymnasium. The project called for a roof retrofit and installation of new air conditioning to increase summer programming. The Committee felt that due to limited funds for the coming year, the project would need to be phased and the roofing system was identified as the highest priority. 116 Households; 115 UM; 115 PS Households; 28 Eval Score; $95,000 Public Services: 11.Mizell Senior Center — Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle: The Senior Center requested funds to acquire a hybrid technology vehicle for delivery of meals to homebound seniors. This fuel-efficient vehicle will replace an older gasoline powered vehicle, which will reduce operational costs. 5,200 West Valley; 5,200 L/M; 4,940 PS Residents; 33 Eval Score; $27,200 8 15.Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County, Inc. — 8uoport Program: Court Appointed Special Advocates' proposal is to recruit, train and supervise an additional 20 new community volunteers to bring the total number of volunteers to 34. These volunteers work with abused, neglected or abandoned children (birth to eighteen years old), who reside in foster or group homes and are dependents of the County's Juvenile Court System. 20 City-Wide; 20 L/M; 20 PS Residents; 32 Eval Score; $15,000 17.Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation — Shoes That Fit Program: Rotary's request will expand their community service program, which provides shoes to elementary and middle schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District, which in turn distributes them to needy students participating in the Free and Reduced Federal Lunch Program. 7,000 District-Wide; 7,000 L/M; 2,100 PS Residents; 31 Eval Score; $16,482 18.Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert — Early Childhood Oral Healthcare: The Smile Factory is requesting funding for the operation of its mobile dental clinics, which provide free dental screening and dental services to PSUSD's low-income children based on their participation in the Free and Reduced Federal Lunch Program. The Committee agreed that this targeted population may not otherwise access or pay for such dental care and recommends funding for this service. 2,366 City-Wide; 1,599 L/M; 2,366 PS Residents; 32 Eval Score; $19,000 Fair Housing Services: 19.Fair Housing Council of Riverside County — Fair Housing Program: Under CDBG guidelines, the City is mandated to provide its residents a fair housing program. The Fair Housing Council requested 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. This CDBG activity is eligible to be funded under General Administration. The unfunded portion of Fair Housing's request could be filled through the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Program. 1,500 City-Wide; 1,500 L/M; 1,500 PS Residents; 21 Eval Score; $15,000 The following list is a brief description of the other proposals reviewed by the Committee, but not recommended for funding for one of several reasons, including not meeting the CDBG eligible activities guidelines, Consolidated Plan goals, other administrative concerns, or because of limited funding. PROJECTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING Public Facilities & Improvements 3. Stroke Recovery Center — Energy Conservation Improvements: The Stroke Recovery Center's proposal was a continuation of their facility renovations, continuing with 9 i energy conservation improvements. These improvements would replace aged and non-efficient parking lot lights with more energy-saving LED's on existing light poles, but was only estimated to save $1,700 annually. 191 Valley Wide; 143 L/M; 60 PS Residents; 16 Eval Score; $18,243 4. Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs, Inc. — Multi-Purpose Building Conversion: The Club's request was for funds to convert the existing swimming pool and its building to a facility which would provide multiple activity options for year-round use. The Committee felt that the project was too preliminary, given limited funding. 1,100 Western-Valley; 1,100 UM; 1,045 PS Residents; 17 Eval Score; $100,000 5. Millennium Housing Corporation — Sahara Park Fire Suppression S stem: Millennium Housing's request was to install a fire suppression system in this mobile home park to comply with the City's Fire Department recommendations. 254 Households; 220 L/M; 254 PS Households; 7 Eval Score; $50,000 7. Housing Authority of the County of Riverside — Nightenciale Manor Phase II: The Housing Authority's request was for the design and public utility infrastructure cost to construct two four-plexes on the undeveloped parcel adjacent to Nightengale Manor. The eight units will be targeted at Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Housing Authority, in conjunction with the Inland Empire HIV Planning Council's 2006-2009 Comprehensive HIV Services Plan, has determined that HIV/AIDS families have severe needs that go beyond physical treatment for their disease. They also noted the elimination of the family units in the Rick Weiss Apartments, formerly known as the Vista Sunrise Apartments. 8 Households; 8 L/M; 8 PS Households; 18 Eval Score; $75,000 Public Services 9. Shelter from the Storm — Domestic Violence Outreach & Advocacy: The Shelter from the Storm is a 72-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The Shelter requested funds to continue the operation of its bilingual Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy Center and to staff it full-time. The Outreach Center provides a full range of crisis counseling and support services for battered women and their children. 1,057 Valley-Wide; 284 L/M; 84 PS Residents; 16 Eval Score; $29,950 10.Episcopal Community Services — Desert Vista Housing Su or : Episcopal Community Services requested local matching funds to supplement their existing County permanent housing HIV+/Disabled Homeless grant. 40 Western Valley; 40 L/M; 0 PS Residents; 14 Eval Score; $30,000 10 12.Operation SafeHouse — Building Furnishings: Operation SafeHouse's request was funding to acquire furnishings for their new 20-bed emergency shelter complex for runaway and homeless youth which is slated to open in late 2007. 650 Valley-Wide; 650 L/M; 150 PS Residents; 13 Eval Score, $60,000 13.Veterans For Peace — Veteran Resource Center Operations: Veterans For Peace's request was to use half of their funding for direct services through the Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project's program which reimburses low-income veterans or volunteer drivers for gas mileage to the VA Hospital in Loma Linda. The balance of funds would be used for operational expenses and an Art Therapy program. 100 City-Wide; 100 L/M; 100 PS Residents; 5 Eva] Score; $15,000 14.Coachella Valley Housing Coalition — Coyote Run After-School Program: CVHC's request is to cover operational expenses of their existing after-school tutoring and computer class program. CVHC's prior CDBG funding enabled them to partner with the Family YMCA of the Desert's Proposition 49 After School Program efforts; however due to limited funds available this proposal was not recommended. 45 Coyote Run; 45 L/M; 45 PS Residents; 14 Eva] Score; $35,395 16.Help For Future Leaders. Inc. — Transitional Housing Operations: Help For Future Leaders, Inc. is requesting operational funds to expand their transitional housing program for alcoholic and drug recovering addicts in the desert from their existing Colton base. 120 Valley-Wide; 120 L/M; 40 PS Residents; 5 Eva] Score; $59,650 City Council action will approve the Annual Action Plan and CDBG Budget, as well as authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements between the City and the 2007- 2008 CDBG subrecipients and the Funding Approval/Agreement with HUD, which allows the acceptance of the City's annual CDBG entitlement allocation. 11 i FISCAL IMPACT: IFinance Director Approval i There is no direct fiscal impact to the General Fund. These dollars are the City's allocated federal annual entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program.. J HN S. RA N❑ DALE E. COOK,'JR. Di ct of Community Development Community & Economic Development Administrator THOMAS J. WILSge DAVID H. REA Assistant City Man r— Development Services City Manager ATTACHMENT: 1. Attachment A— Strategic Plan Goals 2. Resolution 12 i i Attachment A City of Palm Springs 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan Goals HOUSING GOALS GOAL 1: PRESERVE DECENT SAFE SINGLE-FAMILY AND MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL UNITS THROUGH HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS GOAL 2: RETAIN AND INCREASE THE STOCK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION GOAL 3: ENHANCE CRIME AWARENESS OF VERY LOW, LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH COMMUNITY PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES GOAL 4: PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING SERVICES TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY GOAL 5: SUPPORT PUBLIC HOUSING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING RENTAL ASSISTANCE GOAL 6: INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELIGIBLE FIRST- TIME OR MINORITY HOMEBUYERS GOAL 7: REDUCE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS THROUGH EDUCATION, INSPECTION, REHABILITATION AND ABATEMENT HOMELESS GOALS GOAL 1: SUPPORT OR PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SERVICES AND/OR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO ASSIST HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES GOAL 2: SUPPORT RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT 4's CONTINUUM OF CARE STRATEGY THAT STRIVES TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY AIDING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THOUGH SERVICES AND HOUSING NON-HOUSING GOALS GOAL 1: ESTABLISH NEW AND/OR EXPANDED SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AT-RISK YOUTH, SEVERELY DISABLED ADULTS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS GOAL2: SUPPORT NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SERVICES AND RESPONSE IN THE AFTERMATH OF NATURAL DISASTER 13 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS GOAL 1: PROVIDE PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH DESIGN, REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION GOAL 2: IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ELIMINATE HEALTH AND SAFETY OBSTRUCTION THAT WILL ENHANCE COMMUNITY STABILITY AND ATTRACTIVENESS GOAL 3: ELIMINATE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS THROUGH DESIGN, REHABILITATION, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED AND DISABLED PERSONS IN MEETING ADA COMPLIANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL 1: PROMOTE, MAINTAIN AND/OR EXPAND THE CITY'S ECONOMIC BASE THROUGH ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EXISTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES 14 i RESOLUTION NO. I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 - 2008; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, as a Community Development Block Grant entitlement community, the City of Palm Springs is required to prepare and submit a Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for the use of the federal funds received; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is eligible to receive an entitlement of $517,881 of Community Development Block Grant funds under the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development regulations; and WHEREAS, the funds must be used for eligible activities which principally benefit low and moderate income persons; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of including citizen involvement in the allocation process, a Citizens Advisory Committee was established and a public hearing was held to receive citizen input on the allocation of these funds; and WHEREAS, the proposals have been reviewed by the CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee based on the needs of low and moderate income persons and the other National Objectives to benefit the maximum number of people; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 4, 2007 to receive public input on the allocation of these funds; and CDBG Annual Plan Resolution April 4, 2007 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, does hereby approve the following: SECTION 1. The 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan is hereby approved. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to submit the 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development, which accurately reflects the 2007-2008 CDBG budget and projects approved by the City Council. SECTION 2. The total Community Development Block Grants funds available for 2007-2008, including Entitlement and projected Program Income, by authorized category of basic eligibility, are approved as follows. Public Facilities & Improvements ...................................$336,623.* Public Services,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 77 682.** ..................................................... TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS......... .....................$414,305. ADMIN (includes Citizen Participation & Fair Housing)„$103,576.*** TOTAL CDBG 2007 —2008 ENTITLEMENT............. $517 8z 81.. * The reprogramming of unexpended activity funds, from prior and current years shall be directed to Public Facilities & Improvements. SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and execute the Funding Approval/Agreement with HUD — Grant ##: B-07-MC-06- 0561, in the amount of $517,881, for the Fiscal Year 2007 — 2008 CDBG Program, 33`d Program Year. SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the following Subrecipient Agreements and all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney: Family YMCA of the Desert — Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744 Palm Springs Department of Public Works & Engineering — Civic Drive Street Improvements $96,879 Desert AIDS Project— Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $115,000 CDBG Annual Plan Resolution April 4, 2007 Page 3 Palm Springs Department of Parks & Recreation — James 0- Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements $95,000 Mizell Senior Center — Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle $27,200 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County, Inc. —Support Program $15,000 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation — Shoes That Fit Program $16,482 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert— Early Childhood Oral Healthcare $19,000 Fair Housing Council of Riverside — Fair Housing Program $15,000 ADOPTED this day of 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk i CDBG Annual Plan Resolution April 4, 2007 Page 4 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) i I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on April 4, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California i NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2007-08 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN A public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, before the City Council to provide citizens with an opportunity to offer comment on the proposed activities of the Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) funds for this coming fiscal year. This hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Way. The City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) integrates the application, planning and citizen participation for the CDBG program. The ConPlan was completed in May 2005 and will be updated every five years. A One Year Action Annual Action Plan is required every year to describe the housing and community development policies, programs and budget to be undertaken by the City using federal, state, local and private funds for the next year. The proposed CDBG projects and budget will be submitted to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) May 15, 2007. HUD has advised the City that it's Fiscal Year 2007 - 08 entitlement will be $517,881, During the past year, CDBG funds have been used in such projects which are completed or nearing completion: • Public Facilities and Improvements — ADA Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Desert AIDS Project, James O. Jessie Desert-Highland (JOJDH) Unity Center, Mizell Senior Center, PS Boys and Girls Club, and Stoke Recovery Center; • Public Services — Fair Housing Council, PS Unified School District Cafe Ramon and Shelter From the Storm; and • Rehabilitation — Home Repair Programs. Response to this notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the City Council by letter delivered to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way P. O. Box 2743 Palm Springs, CA 92263 For further information regarding the hearing or CDBG needs, please contact Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, City of Palm Springs Community and Economic Development Department, PO Box 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743, Dale.Cook alms rin s-ca. ov, or 323.8198/TDD 864.9527. The City does not discriminate on the basis of any reason that is not related to a bona fide qualification in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. It is also the intention of the City to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or special assistance is needed beyond what is normally provided in utilizing City facilities, programs, services or activities who require this document be provided in other accessible formats or who would Iike-info rmation on the City's compliance with the ADA, the City will attempt to accommodate in-every reasonable manner. Please contact the City's ADA Coordinator at Phil-Kaplan(d),palmsprings=ca.aov, or 323- 8219/TDD 864-9527, and provide a three-day notice informing us of the particular need(s) and co- determine if accommodation is feasible. ?amesThompson,4City�Clerk