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Home My WebLink AboutFinanceCommittee_2600 (1)City of Palo Alto (ID # 2600) Finance Committee Staff Report Report Type:Meeting Date: 4/17/2012 April 17, 2012 Page 1 of 7 (ID # 2600) Summary Title: Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG Allocations Title: Public Hearing: Recommendations on Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant Funding Allocations and the Draft 2012/13 Annual Action Plan From:City Manager Lead Department: Planning and Community Environment Recommendation Staff and the Human Relations Commission recommend that the Finance Committee recommend that the City Council take the following actions: 1.Allocate CDBG funding as recommended in the draft 2012-2013 Action Plan and as described in this report; 2.Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2012-2013 CDBG application and 2012-2013 Action Plan for CDBG funds, any other necessary documents concerning the application, and to otherwise bind the City with respect to the applications and commitment of funds; and 3.Authorize staff to submit the 2012-2013 Action Plan to HUD by the May 15, 2012 deadline. Executive Summary The City of Palo Alto receives funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement city under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. It is the principal Federal program providing localities with grants to devise innovative and constructive neighborhood approaches to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions in their communities through “the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.” HUD requirements include preparation of a five-year strategic plan of action, referred to as a Consolidated Plan, to address priority housing and community development needs and to set goals for attaining identified objectives. On May 3, 2010, the City Council adopted the City’s 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. An Action Plan is prepared annually to identify specific projects to be funded in that year that implement the strategies identified in the Consolidated Plan. The CDBG applications April 17, 2012 Page 2 of 7 (ID # 2600) considered for funding for Fiscal Year 2013 are identified on the attached chart (Attachment A). The draft 2012-2013 Action Plan (Attachment B) has been made available for Public review from March 23, 2012 through April 21, 2012. The Finance Committee is being asked to review the funding recommendations and the draft 2012-2013 Action Plan. Upon review, it is requested the Finance Committee make recommendations to City Council. The City Council will review the recommendations of the Finance Committee at a public hearing scheduled for May 7, 2012. Staff will then submit the Action Plan to HUD in order to meet the May 15, 2012 deadline. Background The CDBG program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. As an entitlement city under the CDBG program, the City of Palo Alto receives funds annually on a formula grant basis. Palo Alto has historically expended all of its CDBG funds on projects benefiting low-and very-low-income persons. HUD regulations require all CDBG funded activities meet one of the three national objectives: ·Benefit low-and very-low-income persons; ·Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or ·Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency, or posing a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. Palo Alto has five primary CDBG program activity areas in which to allocate funds: Public Services, Planning and Administration, Economic Development, Housing, and Public Facilities. Federal regulations limit the amount that can be spent on Administration and Public Services. No more than 20 percent of the City’s entitlement grant and estimated program income for the following year can be spent on Planning and Administration. It is estimated that $97,861 will be available for this category for Fiscal Year 2013. Similarly, Federal law places a maximum spending cap of 15 percent of the grant allocation and 15 percent of any program income received during the previous fiscal year on public services. It is estimated that $95,601 will be available for public service activities for Fiscal Year 2013. On January 17, 2012 HUD released the CDBG entitlement grant allocation amounts for fiscal year 2013. The final allocation for Palo Alto is $429,304 representing an approximate reduction of 29 percent compared to last year’s allocation of $606,566. This drastic reduction in funding is attributed to significant reductions in federal appropriations and the use of 2010 Census data for allocating CDBG funds. Federal Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the CDBG formula allocation that was included in the appropriation bill adopted by Congress correlating with the City’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget represents a reduction of approximately 11 percent in total available funding; from $3.302 billion to $2.948 billion. The CDBG program statute requires the use of “the most recent data compiled by the United States Bureau of the Census” for allocating CDBG funds. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5302(b), Federal Fiscal Year 2012 marks the first year the CDBG allocation formula will rely on the Census Bureau’s new annual data source, the American Community April 17, 2012 Page 3 of 7 (ID # 2600) Survey (ACS), and the 2010 Census Population Counts. Moving to the ACS will have the effect of more gradual year-to-year adjustments instead of being recalculated only once every 10 years. To that end, the combined effect reductions in appropriations and of the new Census data decrease the available funding for allocation. Action Plan HUD requires submittal of an Annual Action Plan no later than 45 days prior to the start of the program year, or May 15th of every year, that identifies the specific projects to be funded to implement strategies identified in the Consolidated Plan. On May 3, 2010, the City Council adopted the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, a five-year strategic plan of action that addresses priority housing and community development needs. CDBG Applications Currently, the CDBG program is operating under a two-year funding request cycle. Applications for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013 were mailed to area housing and social service providers on November 4, 2010 and posted on the City’s website. A notice of CDBG funding availability was published in the Palo Alto Weekly on November 5, 2010 with completed applications due December 16, 2010. A mandatory proposal-writing workshop was conducted on November 15, 2010 to assist applicants with program regulations and project eligibility questions. The CDBG applications considered for funding for Fiscal Year 2013 are identified on the attached chart (Attachment A). Citizen Participation A Citizen Participation Plan is a required component of the CDBG Program. HUD regulations require CDBG recipient agencies prepare and implement a plan that provides adequate opportunity for citizens to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the CDBG program. On October 18, 2010 the City adopted an amended Citizen Participation Plan and shifted the CDBG advisory role from a separate Citizens Advisory Committee to the established Human Relations Commission (HRC). In summary, the intention of the new plan was to provide a collaborative link between the CDBG funding process and the Human Service Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP). The HRC is now charged with reviewing funding recommendations for the City’s two human service funding sources. A sub-committee comprised of staff and two members of the HRC was established to review both the CDBG and HSRAP funding applications and to provide recommendations to the full commission. While both CDBG and HSRAP are operating on a two-year funding cycle, final CDBG funding recommendations need to be reviewed annually since the budget is contingent upon funding allocations received from HUD. The sub-committee met on February 13, 2012 at City Hall to discuss the Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG budget, review existing Public Service, Planning and Administration, and Economic Development Activities, and recommend funding amounts based on the estimated funds available. In addition, there were four projects recommended for funding in Fiscal Year 2013. These projects were reviewed, re-evaluated, and prioritized for funding. April 17, 2012 Page 4 of 7 (ID # 2600) The HRC considered the funding recommendations of the subcommittee at a public hearing on March 8, 2012. After listening to comments from the public and discussing the CDBG regulations, the HRC voted unanimously to endorse the subcommittee’s funding recommendations. Following the meeting the City received some unexpected program income increasing the total available funding for allocation by $85,430. Staff adjusted the funding recommendations using the merits used by the sub-committee to make allocation recommendations. Commitment of Funds HUD regulations require that CDBG funds be expended in a timely manner. Specifically, the regulatory requirement is that no more than 1.5 times a jurisdiction’s annual entitlement grant amount remain in the City’s Letter of Credit 60 days prior to the end of the program year. In an effort to reduce the backlog of unspent CDBG funds, HUD employs monetary sanctions against jurisdictions that exceed this timeliness requirement. For this reason, all funding applications are scrutinized to insure the readiness of the program or project to move forward and expend funds in a timely manner. Discussion Palo Alto’s CDBG program continues to be directed towards expanding and maintaining existing affordable housing supply, promoting housing opportunities and choices, maintaining and improving community facilities, and providing supportive services for targeted low-income groups including persons who are homeless, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and other special needs groups. Moreover, the CDBG program places a high priority to expand the goal of creating economic opportunities for low-income persons. All of the proposed projects for CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2013, as presented in the draft 2012-2013 Action Plan, address the priority housing and supportive service needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. Fiscal Year 2013 Funds Available for Allocation The total amount available for allocation in Fiscal Year 2013 is estimated to be $719,677 and summarized as follows: $429,304 Fiscal Year 2013 Entitlement Grant $ 82,337 Reallocated funds from previous fiscal year $ 60,000 Estimated Program Income from Palo Alto Housing Corporation that is generated from rental income in excess of expenses on specific properties acquired or rehabilitated with CDBG funds. $ 28,759 Excess Program Income $ 56,670 Loan Repayment from Palo Alto Housing Corporation (Sheridan Apartments) $ 62,607 Loan Repayment from MidPen Housing Corporation (Palo Alto Gardens) $719,677 ESTIMATED TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION April 17, 2012 Page 5 of 7 (ID # 2600) Funding limitations are placed on Planning and Administration and Public Service activities. The following summarizes maximum available funding for each: Maximum Available for Public Services 2013 CDBG Entitlement Grant $429,304 2012 Actual Program Income Received1 $208,036 Public Service Cap $637,340 x 15%= $ 95,601 Maximum Available for Planning/Administration 2013 CDBG Entitlement Grant $429,304 Estimated 2013 Program Income $ 60,000 Planning/Admin Cap $489,304 x 20%=$ 97,861 Available for Economic Development, Housing, and Public Facilities $719,677 (Total Available) -$95,601 (Public Service) -$97,861 (Admin) = $526,215 The difference between the funding caps and estimated total available, or $526,215, yields the amount that can be used to fund projects within the other three funding categories; Economic Development, Housing, and Public Facilities. Additional funding can be made available for these activities if less is provided for administration or public services. Fiscal Year 2013 –Funding Requests and Recommendations Palo Alto’s CDBG program is operating under a two-year funding cycle. Table 1, Fiscal Year 2013 Funding Recommendations, identifies the applications recommended for funding. Table 1: Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2013 Applicant Agency 2013 Funding Request 2013 Staff and HRC Recommendations Public Services Palo Alto Housing Corporation -SRO Hotels Supportive Services $ 26,000 $20,375 Catholic Charities -Long Term Care Ombudsman $ 5,000 $ 5,000 InnVision -Opportunity Center Drop-In Center $ 50,000 $37,175 YWCA/Support Network -Domestic Violence Services $ 10,000 $ 9,175 Project Sentinel-Fair Housing Services $ 31,000 $23,875 Sub-total $122,000 $95,600 Admin/Fair Housing Services City of Palo Alto Admin $133,311 $ 97,861 Sub-total $133,311 $ 97,861 Economic Development Downtown Streets –Workforce Development $146,200 $146,200 Sub-total $146,200 $146,200 1 Actual program income received in Fiscal Year 2012 consists of $60,000 from Palo Alto Housing Corporation, $28,759 of excess program income from previous fiscal years, $56,670 from Palo Alto Housing Corporation, and $62,607 from MidPen Housing Corporation. April 17, 2012 Page 6 of 7 (ID # 2600) Housing Palo Alto Housing Corporation -Cal Park Apartments Rehab $248,835 $245,016 Sub-total $248,835 $245,016 Public Facilities Avenidas-Avenidas HVAC Upgrade $135,000 $135,000 Sub-total $135,000 $135,000 Grand Total $719,677 Preliminary funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2013 were considered along with the Fiscal Year 2012 CDBG Budget. Specifically, programs within the Public Service, Planning and Administration, and Economic Development activities were recommended for funding for another year subject to availability of funding. Final funding amounts were recommended to be increase or decreased an amount equal to the percent change in funding with the exception of Catholic Charities. The City’s established minimum grant amount is $5,000. Four projects were recommended to be reviewed, re-evaluated, and reconsidered for funding for Fiscal Year 2013. Applications submitted and considered for Fiscal Year 2013, as well as the funding recommendations, are listed in Attachment A. Timeline Funding recommendations made by the Finance Committee will be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval at a public hearing scheduled for May 7, 2012. Subsequently, the adopted Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2012. Policy Implications All of the applications recommended for funding in Fiscal Year 2013 are consistent with the priorities established in the City’s adopted 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Moreover, they are consistent with the housing programs and policies in the adopted 1998-2010 Comprehensive Plan. Fiscal Implications Several measures have been taken to ensure there is no General Fund subsidy for the administration of the CDBG program. This includes reducing CDBG staffing level to a 1.0 full time equivalent position, a revised Citizen Participation Plan, the two-year funding and contract processes, and revised monitoring guidelines to improve efficiency of the program. Environmental Review For purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), budgeting in itself is not a project. Prior to commitment or release of funds for each of the proposed projects, staff will carry out the required environmental reviews or assessments and certify that the review procedures under CEQA, HUD and NEPA regulations have been satisfied for each particular project. April 17, 2012 Page 7 of 7 (ID # 2600) Attachments: ·Attachment A -FY 2013 Recommendations (PDF) ·DRAFT 2012-13 Action PLan (PDF) Prepared By:Consuelo Hernandez, Department Head:Curtis Williams, Director City Manager Approval: ____________________________________ James Keene, City Manager Attachment A: FY2013 Recommendations CITY OF PALO ALTO CDBG APPLICATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2013 Estimated Funding Available $ 719,677 Available For Public Service (15% Cap) $ 95,601 Available For Planning/Admin (20% Cap) $ 97,861 Available for "Other" Projects $ 526,215 Agency Program Name Final 2012 Requested FY 2013 Recommendation Public Services PAHC SRO Resident Support $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 20,375 Catholic Charities Ombudsman $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Inn Vision Opportunity Center $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 37,175 YWCA/Support Network Domestic Violence Services $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 9,175 Project Sentinel Fair Housing Services $ 31,000 $ 31,000 $ 23,875 Public Service Total $ 122,000 $ 122,000 $ 95,600 Planning & Administration City of Palo Alto CDBG Admin $ 133,311 $ 133,311 $ 97,861 Planning & Administration Total $ 133,311 $ 133,311 $ 97,861 Economic Development Downtown Streets Workforce Development $ 146,200 $ 146,200 $ 146,200 Economic Development Total $ 146,200 $ 146,200 $ 146,200 Housing Community Working Group Alma Garden Apts. Rehab $ 301,210 $ - $ - Palo Alto Housing Corp. Sheridan Apts. Rehab $ 58,800 $ - $ - Palo Alto Housing Corp. Ventura Apts. Rehab $ 128,835 $ - $ - Palo Alto Housing Corp. Cal Park Apts. Rehab $ - $ 248,835 $ 245,016 MidPen Housing Corporation Palo Alto Gardens Rehab $ - $ 145,464 $ - Housing Total $ 488,845 $ 394,299 $ 245,016 Public Facilities Avenidas Avenidas HVAC Upgrade $ - $ 135,000 $ 135,000 Achieve kids Cool roof $ - $ 120,000 $ - Public Facilities Total $ - $ 255,000 $ 135,000 GRAND TOTAL $ 890,356 $ 1,050,810 $ 719,677 CITY OF PALO ALTO DRAFT 2012/2013 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Annual Update of the City’s Consolidated Plan for the Period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Public Review Period March 23, 2012 – April 21, 2012 Prepared by Department of Planning & Community Environment 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, California 94301 Curtis Williams, Director For Information, please contact Consuelo Hernandez, Planner – CDBG Advanced Planning Division, City of Palo Alto (650) 329-2428 2012/2013 ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………...1 Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………...1 Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………1 Report Outline…………………………………………………………………………………2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..3 Leveraging and matching……………………………………………………………………..3 Goals and Objectives………………………………………………………………………….3 Public Participation........................................................................................................4 Public Comment Period……………………………………………………………………….4 Public Hearings………………………………………………………………………………...4 Resources.......................................................................................................................5 Maximum Spending Caps…………………………………………………………………….5 Annual Objectives……………………………………………………………………………..6 Geographic Distributions…………………………………………………………………….7 Allocation Priorities........................................................................................................7 Annual Affordable Housing Goals………………………………………………………….8 Homeless and Special Needs Populations…………………………………………………8 CDBG Funded Activities……………………………………………………………………...9 HSRAP Funded Activities…………………………………………………………………….9 Barriers to Affordable Housing...................................................................................11 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing……………………………………………………...11 Activities to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing…………………………………………...11 Other Housing and Community Development Efforts..............................................12 Appendix A: Application for Federal Assistance Form SF-424 Appendix B: Certifications Appendix C: Public and Private Resources Appendix D: Proposed Projects Appendix E: Public Hearing Advertisement Appendix F: Map Appendix G: Public Comments 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 1 May 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2012/2013 Action Plan is a one-year plan describing the eligible activities the City of Palo Alto intends to undertake to address the needs and implement the strategies identified in the adopted 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. It is the third Action Plan in the implementation of the five-year plan and serves as the City’s application for federal funds under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grant programs. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan are implemented by the City’s Planning and Community Environment Department. A total of $719,677 is available for funding project and programs during the 2012 Program Year. The City anticipates receiving $429,304 from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In addition, the City will also reprogram $82,337 in prior-year CDBG funds, $60,000 in anticipated program income, $28,759 in excess program income, $56,670 from Sheridan loan interest payment, and $62,607 from Palo Alto Gardens loan repayment. Palo Alto has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. Specific funding resources will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. Table 1, Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG Budget, summarizes the uses of the funds proposed during the 2012 Program Year. Palo Alto encourages citizen participation through the Action Plan process. This includes consulting local organizations, holding public meetings, and encouraging public comment during the public review period. A total of three public hearings were held in order to allow for public input. Moreover, the Draft Action Plan was made available for 30 days from March 23, 2012 through April 21, 2012. Objectives The City intends to provide funding for various activities which are consistent with the adopted Consolidated Plan. Key objectives for Fiscal Year 2013 include the following: • Support the rehabilitation of older affordable housing projects. • Support efforts to help homeless or Palo Alto residents at risk of homelessness receive necessary supportive services. • Complete improvements to public facilities serving priority need populations. • Improve employment opportunities for low-income persons. Outcomes The City’s outcomes for this planning period are directed at public services, expanding economic opportunities for low-income persons, improving the quality of existing affordable housing units, and rehabilitating public facilities. Specifically, the City anticipates the following outcomes from its 2012-13 activities: • 130 persons will have improved accessibility to a suitable living environment. • 200 persons residing in long term care facilities will have improved access to a suitable living environment. • 800 homeless persons will be provided with supportive services and have improved accessibility to a suitable living environment. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 2 May 2012 • 45 unduplicated adults and children will be provided emergency safety net supportive services and emergency shelter as needed. • 25 households will have improved accessibility to decent affordable housing. • 10 individuals will be placed in jobs through job training/employment readiness classes • Approximately 43 homes will have their windows replaced • 1 public facility will have their HVAC system upgraded Table 1: FISCAL YEAR 2013 CDBG BUDGET Applicant Agency Budget Public Services Palo Alto Housing Corporation - SRO Hotels Supportive Services $20,375 Catholic Charities - Long Term Care Ombudsman $ 5,000 InnVision - Opportunity Center - Drop-In Center $37,175 YWCA/Support Network - Domestic Violence Services $ 9,175 Project Sentinel- Fair Housing Services $23,875 Sub-total $95,600 Planning and Administration City of Palo Alto Administration $ 97,861 Sub-total $ 97,861 Economic Development Downtown Streets – Workforce Development Program $146,200 Sub-total $146,200 Housing Palo Alto Housing Corporation - Cal Park Apartments Rehab $245,016 Sub-total $245,016 Public Facilities Avenidas- HVAC Upgrade $135,000 Sub-total $135,000 Grand Total $719,677 Report Outline The Action Plan includes the SF-424 application for federal funding and required narrative responses. Divided into eight primary sections, the Action Plan outlines the actions that will be undertaken during Program Year 2012, evaluates the past performance of the City’s CDBG program, summarizes Citizen Participation, and descriptions of the annual objectives. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 3 May 2012 INTRODUCTION HUD requires all government entities receiving federal CDBG funds to prepare an annual Action Plan. The one-year action plan is submitted to HUD 45 days prior to the start of the City’s fiscal year along with an application for federal assistance (Appendix A) and required certifications (Appendix B). In general, the Action Plan outlines funding priorities and discusses how activities will meet the community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The activities described in this Action Plan are proposed to be undertaken during the period between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The overall goal of the CDBG program is to serve low-income persons by developing viable urban communities through the following actions: • Provide decent housing • Provide a suitable living environment; and • Expand economic opportunities. Palo Alto has identified a range of goals in the 2010-15 Consolidated Plan including the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing, expanding economic opportunities, and improving existing public facilities. All of the projects and activities to be undertaken in Fiscal Year 2013 will address the priority public services, economic development, housing, and public facilities needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. Leveraging and Matching The City of Palo Alto will leverage federal and private housing funds to the greatest extent feasible and consistent with the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Moreover, the City will continue to encourage housing projects sponsors to seek private financing and private grants, and to fully utilize other state and federal housing development subsidies such as the low-income housing tax credit program. The City will also utilize its local Affordable Housing fund, as appropriate, to leverage federal and private housing funds and to provide any required matching funds. Where eligible, CDBG housing funds could be used as a portion of the matching requirements for federal housing programs. A full listing of potential funding sources is appended to this Action Plan as Appendix C – Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development. Goals and Objectives Details of the proposed projects providing a description of each project and program, the CDBG funds allocated, the expected project beneficiaries and the HUD national objective and outcome measure is provided as Appendix D, Proposed Projects. HUD requires a performance measurement system to better capture data on a national level for the activities that are undertaken with CDBG funds at the local level. This system helps quantify and measure program outcomes in order to determine how well programs and activities are meeting established needs and objectives. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 4 May 2012 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION On October 18, 2010, the Palo Alto City Council adopted an amended Citizen Participation Plan that utilizes the Human Relations Commission (HRC), rather than a separate Citizen Advisory Committee, to promote and encourage citizen participation in the planning, implementation and assessment of the CDBG program. The HRC is uniquely positioned to understand and consider the needs of low and very low income persons, members of minority groups, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and residents of neighborhoods where CDBG activities may be undertaken. Thus far the revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan have promoted a more coordinated and effective response by the City to the human service needs in the community. Public Comment Period Palo Alto provided the draft 2012/13 Action Plan for public review from March 23, 2012 through April 21, 2012. Notice of the document’s availability was advertized in the Palo Alto weekly on March 2nd, 2012 (Appendix F, Public Hearing Notice) and published on the City’s website on February 29, 2012. Copies of the Action Plan were made available at the City Hall 5th floor Department of Planning and Community Environment located at 250 Hamilton Avenue and the City’s Development Center located at 285 Hamilton Avenue. Public Hearings A subcommittee of City staff and two members of the HRC met during February 2012 to review the applications and make recommendations to the full HRC. The subcommittee’s recommendations were considered and unanimously approved at a public hearing held on March 8, 2012. The draft Action Plan was also open for public comment at two additional public hearings. The City’s Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on April 17, 2012 and the City Council conducted a public hearing on May 7, 2012. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 5 May 2012 RESOURCES In Fiscal Year 2013, Palo Alto will allocate approximately $719,677 to eligible activities that address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. On January 17, 2012 HUD released final entitlement grant amounts for Federal Fiscal Year 2012. This correlates with the City’s Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG Program. The funding available for allocation includes $429,304 in CDBG entitlement funds, $82,337 of unspent CDBG funds from previous years, $60,000 in estimated program income, $28,759 in excess program income, $56,670 from Sheridan loan interest payment, and $62,607 from Palo Alto Gardens loan repayments as summarized in Table 2, Funding Available for Allocation. Program income is income directly generated from the use of CDBG funds that is returned to the CDBG program for allocation to new activities. The program income anticipated below is from the Palo Alto Housing Corporation and Mid-peninsula Housing Coalition properties previously purchased or rehabilitated with CDBG funds where revenue exceeded expenses. Table 2: Funding Available for Allocation $429,304 Fiscal Year 2013 Entitlement Grant $ 82,337 Reallocated funds: $ 6,880 - Avenidas (FY 2011) $ 5,457 - Second Harvest (FY 2011) $70,000 -Stevenson House Sewer Rehabilitation Project (FY 2010) $ 60,000 Estimated Program Income from Palo Alto Housing Corporation (PAHC) that is generated from rental income in excess of expenses on specific properties acquired or rehabilitated with CDBG funds. $28,759 Excess Program Income: $ 8,790 – Previous Fiscal Years Excess Program Income $15,424 – PAHC FY 2011 Excess Program Income $ 3,876 – PAHC FY 2012 Plum Tree Apartments Excess Program Income $ 670 – PAHC FY 2012 Excess Program Income $56,670 Interest Payment for Sheridan Loan (PAHC) $ 62,607 Loan Repayment for Palo Alto Gardens from MidPen Housing Coalition $719,677 ESTIMATED TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION Maximum Spending Caps Maximum Available for Public Services FY 2013 CDBG Entitlement Grant $429,304 FY 2012 Actual Program Income Received $208,036 Public Service Cap (15% of $637,340) $ 95,601 Maximum Available for Planning/Administration FY 2013 CDBG Entitlement Grant $429,304 Estimated 2013 Program Income $ 60,000 Planning/Admin Cap (20% of $489,304) $ 97,861 In order to comprehensively address community needs and the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City will augment CDBG funds utilizing a variety of additional funding sources. These funding sources include other federal funds, state, and local funds. A full listing of potential funding sources is appended to this Action Plan as Appendix C – Public and Private Resources. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 6 May 2012 ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Table 3 provides a list of the activities the City will fund with CDBG funds during Fiscal Year 2013. A more detailed description for each of the activities is listed in Appendix D – Proposed Projects (HUD table 3Cs). Planning and Administration Activities Table 3: Summary of Specific Annual Objectives (HUD table 3A) Specific Objective Source of Funds Performance Measure Goal Achieved Outcome/ Objective* Public Service SRO Tenant Support Program $20,375 CDBG People 130 TBD** SL-1 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program $5,000 CDBG People 200 TBD SL-1 Opportunity Center $37,175 CDBG People 800 TBD SL-1 Domestic Violence Services $9,175 CDBG People 45 TBD SL-1 Fair Housing Services $23,875 CDBG Households 25 TBD Economic Development Workforce Development Program $146,200 CDBG Jobs 24 TBD E0-1 Rental Housing Rental Housing Rehab Cal Park Apartments $245,016 CDBG Housing Units 43 TBD DH-1 Public Facilities Objective Public Facilities Improvements Avenidas HVAC Upgrade $135,000 CDBG People 6,000 TBD * HUD’s National Outcome/Objectives Codes Availability/ Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Decent Housing DH-1 DH-2 DH-3 Suitable Living Environment SL-1 SL-2 SL-3 Economic Opportunity EO-1 EO-2 EO-3 ** TBD: To be determined at the end of the Program Year 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 7 May 2012 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION The City considers the provisions of all types of housing assistance on a citywide basis consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Palo Alto does not have specific target areas for housing activities, instead the City attempts to provide housing affordable to lower- income persons throughout the City. There are only a few areas that are considered to have a concentration of minority populations or low-income residents in Palo Alto. ALLOCATION PRIORITIES Fiscal Year 2013 is the third year of the City’s five year Consolidated Plan for the period 2010- 2015. Table 4, Summary of Specific Housing/Community Development Objectives, below sets forth five year goals of the Plan and the one-year goals of the Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2013. Table 4: Summary of Specific Housing/Community Development Objectives Goal # Specific Objectives Performance Measure 5 Year Goal FY 2013 Goal Rental Housing Objectives 1A.1 &1C.1 Increase the Supply of Rental Housing Units 125 0 1A.2 &1C.1 Preserve Existing Affordable Rental Housing Units 72 0 1A.2 &1C.1 Conserve the Condition of Existing Rental Housing Units 150 43 Owner Housing Objectives 1B.1 Continue Below market Rate Program Units 34 10 1B.3 Rehabilitation Loans to L/M Income Owners Units Emergency Only As Needed 1B.3 Minor Home Repairs and Accessibility Upgrades Units 150 0 Public Service Objectives 3A.1 Assist Seniors in Long-Term Care Individuals 400 200 2A.1 - 5 Services to Prevent Homelessness Individuals 2,000 531 3A.1 Food and Meal Programs Individuals 2,000 400 Public Facilities Objectives 3B.1 & 3B.2 Promote Community-Based Services through Public Facilities Facilities 2 1 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 8 May 2012 ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS Palo Alto has identified affordable housing as the primary objective for the expenditure of CDBG funds in the Consolidated Plan. It will continue to allocate the maximum funding available to activities and projects that meet this objective. Table 5, Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Affordable Housing Goals, outlines the 5-Year Consolidated Plan goals and the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 goal. Table 5: Fiscal Year 2013 Affordable Housing Goals Grantee Name: City of Palo Alto Program Year: 2012 5-Year Goal Fiscal Year 2013 Goal Resources Used BENEFICIARY GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Homeless households 2,067 CDBG Non-homeless households 825 CDBG Special needs households CDBG Total Sec. 215 Beneficiaries RENTAL GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Production of new units 125 0 CDBG Rehabilitation of existing units 150 43 CDBG Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental HOME OWNER GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Below Market Rate Program 34 Housing Rehabilitation of existing units 150 0 CDBG Total Sec. 215 Affordable Owner Total Overall Housing Goal Homeless and Special Needs Populations The City of Palo Alto plans to use its CDBG funds to promote the local provision of services for low-income Palo Alto residents. A number of the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 programs will directly benefit special needs groups. Moreover, through the City’s Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP), funding is provided to support services and resources targeted to Homeless and Special Needs populations. CDBG Funded Palo Alto Housing Corporation – SRO Tenant Counseling: Provides counseling and case-management services for the low-income residents and prospective residents of single room occupancy hotels in Palo Alto. Many SRO residents have a history of homelessness and special needs. The program plays a vital role in helping residents maintain their stability and housing. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 9 May 2012 Catholic Charities – Ombudsman Program: The long-term care ombudsman program provides complaint investigation and advocacy services for the frail elderly or persons with disabilities in long term care facilities in Palo Alto InnVision - Opportunity Center: The Opportunity Center facility in Palo Alto provides a clean, safe environment and resources for very-low income or homeless persons including bagged groceries, hot meals, a rotating church shelter program, information and referral, shower and laundry facilities, case- management, and money management (payee) programs, clothing and health services. A daily hot meal is provided at a different location each day and bagged groceries are distributed daily at the Downtown Food Closet. The Hotel de Zink rotating church shelter program is housed at a different location each month. Downtown Streets Team/Manpower – Workforce Development Program: A new economic development pilot program to help motivated graduates of the Downtown Streets Team programs move on to stable employment. The program will include mentoring, counseling, job readiness, job training, and assistance. HSRAP Funded Abilities United – Disability Services: This organization provides services and activities for adults and children with mental and physical disabilities. Avenidas – Senior Services: Agency is the main provider of senior services in the Mid-Peninsula area. Community Technology Alliance – Shared Technical Infrastracture: Provides shelter hotline and voicemail services for homeless individuals and families. The voicemail service helps case-managed clients attain individual goals such as securing health care, housing or employment. A countywide housing information and referral website and tracking system is maintained to assist service providers and those seeking shelter. Downtown Streets Team – Downtown Streets: Identifies motivated homeless individuals and provides them with jobs cleaning and beautifying the downtown area in exchange for housing and food vouchers. The program includes counseling, coaching and training to help program participants build self-esteem, confidence and connections in the community. La Comida de California – Hot Meals for The Elderly: Daily meal program for the elderly. May View Health Center – Health Care for Low Income & Homeless Palo Alto residents: Basic primary health care services and health education and referral services for uninsured low- income and homeless individuals from the Palo Alto area. Momentum for Mental Health – Homeless Outreach Program: Mental health outreach program that provides emergency on-call services to assist local mentally ill homeless persons. The agency provides services to City departments, libraries, community centers and local homeless service providers. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 10 May 2012 Peninsula HealthCare Connection – Project Downtown Connect: Provider of health care services at the Opportunity Center of Palo Alto. Project Downtown Connect provides Section 8 vouchers to eligible homeless individuals and families. SALA – Legal Assistance to Elders: Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) provides affordable legal assistance to elders. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 11 May 2012 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING A barrier of affordable housing is defined in the Consolidated Plan as a public policy such as land use controls, property taxes, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees, growth limits, and other similar policies. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Fair Housing is crucial to ensuring persons of like income levels have equal access to housing. HUD requires that jurisdictions receiving federal funds commit to affirmatively further fair housing. A fair housing impediment, according to HUD, is considered to be “any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.” A key part of affirmatively furthering fair housing includes the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The City of Palo Alto is currently reviewing and updating its AI. Activities to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Palo Alto is committed to fair housing practices and places a priority on promoting and ensuring an atmosphere of non-discrimination in housing choice. In Fiscal Year 2013 the City of Palo Alto will provide $23,875 in CDBG funds to Project Sentinel for the provision of fair housing complaint investigations, public education and information, and referral services. The following actions to foster and maintain affordable housing to address housing: • Provide tenant/landlord counseling and mediation services for Palo Alto residents through the Palo Alto Mediation Program (Project Sentinel). • Support the Human Relations Commission in their documentation and investigation of hate crimes, and in their support of diversity, disability and affordable housing issues. • Continue to monitor the provision of fair housing services to ensure that adequate services are being provided and are cost effective. • Continue to participate in the Santa Clara County Fair Housing Task Force. • Provide funding to Project sentinel to reduce discrimination in housing by: 1. Investigating cases of housing discrimination in Palo Alto 2. Conducting consultation with persons who believe they have been discriminated against 3. Maintaining a pool of trained testers for investigations and conducting trainings 4. Maintaining a panel of participating attorneys for referral 5. Running fair housing ads in the Palo Alto Weekly, San Jose Mercury News and other media outlets 6. Distributing fair housing brochures 7. Running public service announcements for local radio/TV broadcasters 8. Making educational presentations to the community 9. Monitoring and testing rental housing sites for fair housing compliance 10. Organizing an event for National Fair Housing Month 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 12 May 2012 OTHER HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS EVALUATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE The City has historically allocated CDBG funds to activities that benefit low and moderate income persons, with a top priority to increase affordable housing opportunities within the City. Palo Alto has one of the most expensive housing markets in the country due in part to the lack of available land. Not withstanding, 91 new affordable rental housing units have been created during the 2010-2015 Consolidated Planning Period. In addition, Eden Housing’s proposed project at 801-841 Alma Street is expected to create 50 additional new rental units within the next few years. MONITORING OF ACTIVITIES Palo Alto follows the monitoring requirements for the use of Federal funds as directed by HUD. The City’s Department of Planning and Community Environment monitors its housing production goals and all the activities carried out to further the goals of the Consolidated Plan. An annual performance report is required for activities funded by CDBG and HOME programs and completed in compliance with HUD regulations and in accordance with HUD standards. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available to the general public for comments during a 15-day review period. This report identifies the actual dollars expended, the beneficiaries served, and the program goals achieved. The City has also developed a subrecipient monitoring plan that includes the submittal of semi- annual and annual performance reports. Both reports outline the extent to which program goals have been achieved and the number of beneficiaries who have been served. Program performance is measured against the specific program objectives outlined in the contract scope of services. Additionally, City staff conducts on-site monitoring visits, as necessary, to ensure compliance with all regulations governing their administrative, financial and programmatic operations, and to make sure the identified performance objectives have been achieved. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND COORIDNATION Implementation of CDBG funds is overseen by the Department of Planning and Community Environment. Human Services and social service delivery in Palo Alto by non-profit agencies is coordinated through the City’s HSRAP. The City Council approves projects and programs that meet the City’s goals. 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX A APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FORM SF-424 APPLICATION FOR Version 7/03 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: Application Pre-application 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Construction Construction Non-Construction Non-Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier 5. APPLICANT INFORMATION Organizational Unit: Legal Name: Department: Organizational DUNS: Division: Address: Street: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters involving this application (give area code) Prefix:First Name: City: Middle Name County: Last Name State:Zip Code Suffix: Country: Email: 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): - Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code) 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: New Continuation Revision 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types) If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es) (See back of form for description of letters.) Other (specify) Other (specify) 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: - TITLE (Name of Program): 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT’S PROJECT: 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date:Ending Date: a. Applicant b. Project 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal $.00 b. Applicant $.00 a. Yes. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON c. State $.00 DATE: d. Local $.00 b. No.PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. O. 12372 e. Other $.00 OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW f. Program Income $.00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? g. TOTAL $.00 Yes If “Yes” attach an explanation. No 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. a. Authorized Representative Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix b. Title c. Telephone Number (give area code) d. Signature of Authorized Representative e. Date Signed Previous Edition Usable Authorized forLocal Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Rev.9-2003) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 B-12-MC-06-0020 B-12-MC-06-0020 CityofPaloAlto PlanningandCommunityEnvironment 050520782 Planning P.O.BOX10250 Miss Consuelo PaloAlto SantaClara Hernandez CA 94303 9 (650)329-2428 consuelo.hernandez@cityofpaloalto.org (650)329-2154 D. TownshipGovernment U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment TheCityofPaloAlto'sCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG) ProgramforFiscalYear2012/13. CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG) CityofPaloAlto,CountyofSantaClara,StateofCalifornia 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 14thCongressionalDistrict 14thCongressionalDistrict 429,304 82,336 208,037 719,677 Mr.James Keene CityManager (650)329-2563 ✔ ✔ 4 6 983000 1 8124 OMB Approved No. 3076-0006 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX B CERTIFICATIONS CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 2.0 CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office. This certification does not apply. This certification is applicable. NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about – a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will – a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted – a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Palo Alto CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 2 Version 2.0 Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number James Keene City Manager 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2563 Palo Alto CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 2.0 This certification does not apply. This certification is applicable. Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2011, 2012, 2013, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Palo Alto CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 4 Version 2.0 Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R, of title 24; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number James Keene City Manager 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2563 Palo Alto CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 10 Version 2.0 This certification does not apply. This certification is applicable. APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Drug-Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. Place Name Street City County State Zip Palo Alto City Hall 250 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto Santa Clara CA 94301 7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any Palo Alto CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 11 Version 2.0 controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: a. All "direct charge" employees; b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents include: 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2. Citizen Participation Plan 3. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number James Keene City Manager 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2563 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX C PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES Palo Alto has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. The table below identifies potential sources of funding available to carry out housing and community development activities in Palo Alto. To the extent possible, the City will seek to leverage funding from other public and private entities to strengthen programs and activities established in the Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan. PROGRAM NAME DESCRIPTION ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FEDERAL PROGRAMS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grants awarded to the City on a formula basis for Housing and Community Development Activities. The City’s CDBG Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 is $719,675.62. • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • Home buyer assistance • Economic Development • Homeless assistance • Public services HOME Program The City of Palo Alto is not an entitlement grantee under the federal HOME program and thus does not receive a direct grant of HOME Program funds from HUD. HOME funds are available on an annual competitive basis through the State of California HOME program. • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • Home buyer assistance • Rental Assistance Section 8 Housing Vouchers The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara administers the federal Section 8 program countywide. The City anticipates that Section 8 vouchers will continue to be available to Palo Alto residents in fiscal year 2012/13 through the Moderate Rehabilitation Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, and the Shelter Plus Care Program. • Rental Assistance • Homeless Assistance • Support Services McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Funds Santa Clara County distributes federal McKinney Homeless Assistance funds to organizations in the County that provide services to homeless persons and persons at-risk of homelessness. None of the funding is currently targeted directly to shelter or supportive services in Palo Alto. • Supportive Housing • Shelter Plus Care • Section 8 SRO STATE PROGRAMS State of California’s Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) MHP has been a major source of funding for affordable housing since 2002. The purpose of this program is to provide low-interest loans to developers of affordable rental housing. The Fabian Way Senior Housing received an award of $5.25 million in permanent MHP funding in 2008. • New construction • Rehabilitation • Preservation of low-income permanent and transitional rental housing 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 PROGRAM NAME DESCRIPTION ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES State of California’s Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program Another component of Proposition 46 was funding for new and existing local housing trust funds. A local housing trust fund is a public or private partnership created to receive on-going revenues for affordable housing production such as Palo Alto’s Commercial and Residential Housing Funds. • Rental Housing Projects (deed restricted) • Down payment assistance Low-Income Housing Tax Credits The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) holds two application cycles each year. Typically, the first cycle is held in March and the second is held in July. Local non-profits apply directly to the CTCAC for these funds when they have identified a project. • New Construction • Acquisition and rehabilitation of eligible projects LOCAL PROGRAMS Human Service Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) In addition to the CDBG public service funds, the City will provide $1,099,347 million dollars from the General Fund in support of human services through HSRAP. The HSRAP funds, in conjunction with the CDBG public service funds, are distributed to local non-profit agencies. • Public service activities serving the needs of seniors, children, youth and families, persons with disabilities, and those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness Palo Alto Commercial Housing Fund The Commercial Housing fund is used primarily to increase the number of new affordable housing units for Palo Alto’s work force. It is funded with mitigation fees required from developers of commercial and industrial projects. As of March 21, 2012 the Commercial Fund had an available balance of approximately $99,000. • New construction Palo Alto Residential Housing Fund The Residential Housing Fund is funded with mitigation fees provided under Palo Alto’s Below Market Rate (BMR) housing program from residential developers and money from other miscellaneous sources, such as proceeds from the sale or lease of City property. As of March 21, 2012 the Residential Fund had a balance of approximately $108,000. • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • New construction • Pre-development costs Below Market Rate Emergency Fund This fund was authorized by council in September 2002 in order to provide funding on an ongoing basis for loans to BMR owners for special assessment loans and for rehabilitation and preservation of the City’s stock of BMR ownership units. As of March 21, 2012 the BMR Emergency Fund had a balance of approximately $392,000. • Special Assessment Loans • Rehabilitation 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 PROGRAM NAME DESCRIPTION ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Clara County (HTSCC) HTSCC is a non-profit organization that combines private and public funds to support affordable housing activities in the County, including assistance to developers and homebuyers. The HTSCC is a public/private initiative, dedicated to creating more affordable housing in Santa Clara County, using a revolving loan fund and grant- making program to complement and leverage other housing resources. • New Construction • First time homebuyers program • Developer Loans • Homelessness Prevention Programs Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors established the Affordable Housing Fund with initial funding of $18.6 million in 2002. The main purpose of the AHF was to assist in the development of affordable housing especially for extremely low income and special needs people throughout Santa Clara County. $960,000 was awarded to the Tree House project developed by the Palo Alto Housing Corporation. The County has awarded over $10 million from the AHF to date. • Construction • Permanent Financing 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX D PROPOSED PROJECTS U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Services Project Title SRO Resident Support Services Description Palo Alto Housing Corporation will provide counseling and supportive case management services for low- income residents of single room occupancy facilities in order to help them maintain housing stability. Activities include financial counseling, health maintenance, information and referral, problem solving, employment assistance, crisis intervention and case management. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Street Address: 439 Emerson Street and 753 Alma Street City, State, Zipcode: Palo Alto, CA 94301 Objective Number SL-1 Project ID 1 HUD Matrix Code 05 Public Services CDBG Citation 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 130 Local ID SR-01048-999 Units Upon Completion 130 Funding Sources: CDBG $20,375 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $20,375 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Services Project Title Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Description Catholic Charities assists in problem resolution and advocates for the rights of residents of long term care facilities in Palo Alto. The majority of the clients assisted are low-income, frail, elderly, and chronically ill. This program assists these vulnerable, dependent and socially isolated residents receive the care and placement to which they are entitled. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Community - wide Street Address: City, State, Zipcode: Objective Number SL-1 Project ID 2 HUD Matrix Code 05A Senior Services CDBG Citation 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 200 Local ID SR-01025-999 Units Upon Completion 200 Funding Sources: CDBG 5,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 5,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Services Project Title Opportunity Center Description InnVision provides basic necessities for persons who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The facility provides showers, laundry, clothing, snacks, case management, and shelter/housing referral services. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Street Address: 33 Encina Way City, State, Zipcode: Palo Alto, CA 94301 Objective Number SL-1 Project ID 3 HUD Matrix Code 05 Public Services CDBG Citation 570.201 (e) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 800 Local ID SR-01082-999 Units Upon Completion 800 Funding Sources: CDBG $37,175 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $37,175 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Services Project Title Domestic Violence Services Description Support Network for Battered Women, a Division of YWCA will provide individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, the program provides a bilingual domestic violence hotline, an emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal assistance, court accompaniment, individual and group therapy, support groups, children’s therapy groups, preventative education, safety planning and community referrals. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Community-wide Street Address: City, State, Zipcode: Objective Number SL-1 Project ID 4 HUD Matrix Code 05G CDBG Citation 570.201(e) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 45 Local ID SR-01105-999 Units Upon Completion 45 Funding Sources: CDBG 9,175 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total 9,175 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Services Project Title Fair Housing Services Description Project Sentinel will provide community education and outreach regarding fair housing law and practices, investigation, counseling and legal referral for victims of housing discrimination, and analyses for City staff and officials regarding fair housing practices. California and federal fair housing laws assure specific protected classes the right to be treated in terms of their individual merits and qualifications in seeking housing. Unfortunately, some people are not aware of the law or their rights. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Community-wide Street Address: City, State, Zipcode: Objective Number DH-1 Project ID 5 HUD Matrix Code 05J CDBG Citation 570.206 Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 25 Local ID SR-01087-999 Units Upon Completion 25 Funding Sources: CDBG $23,875 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $23,875 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Job creation and replacement Project Title Workforce Development Program Description The Workforce Development Program will provide a transition from unemployment and homelessness to regular employment and housing through case management, job training, mentoring, housing, and transportation assistance. Downtown Streets Team will screen and prepare applicants while Manpower will use their community connections to provide training and job opportunities. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Community-wide Street Address: City, State, Zipcode: Objective Number E0-1 Project ID 6 HUD Matrix Code 05H CDBG Citation 570.204(a)(2) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2)(A) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units 24 Local ID SR-01121-999 Units Upon Completion 24 Funding Sources: CDBG $146,200 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $146,200 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Multi-family Housing Rehabilitation Project Title California Park – Window Replacement Description California Park is an affordable housing community located at 2301 Park Blvd. in Palo Alto consisting of 45 one, two, and three bedroom flats and town houses for households with very low and low incomes. Current aluminum frame windows are suffering from seal defects causing moisture retention and fogging resulting in minimal barrier from noise at all hours of the day and night. The project proposes the interior window replacements in 43 units for a total of 198 windows with new vinyl frame, double pane, low-E windows. Upon completion, the new windows and insulation will reduce the noise level inside the units by over 95% and will reduce residents’ utility bills by over $5,385 per year and avoid 7,245 lbs of CO2 in the environment per year. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area California Park Street Address: 2301 Park Blvd. City, State, Zipcode: Palo Alto, CA 94306 Objective Number DH-3 Project ID 7 HUD Matrix Code 14B CDBG Citation 570.202(b)(4) Type of Recipient LMH CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2012 Performance Indicator Units Annual Units 43 Local ID TBD Units Upon Completion 43 Funding Sources: CDBG $245,016 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $245,016 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Public Facilities Project Title Avenidas HVAC Upgrade Description Avenidas serves the Mid-Peninsula senior community by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for social contact to combat loneliness and isolation that is so prevalent among today’s aging seniors. The HVAC Upgrade project will make substantial improvements to Avenidas’ current HVAC system, which was partially upgraded in 2003. Today, many of the system components are obsolete. The upgrade program will minimize or prevent large fluctuations in temperature throughout the building and reduce energy waste. Moreover, it will allow Avenidas to more effectively control the interior environment and provide greater comfort for participants. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Street Address: 450 Bryant Street City, State, Zipcode: Palo Alto, CA 94301 Objective Number Project ID 8 HUD Matrix Code 03A CDBG Citation 570.201(c) Type of Recipient LMC CDBG National Objective 570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 6,000 Local ID TBD Units Upon Completion 6,000 Funding Sources: CDBG $135,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $135,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name City of Palo Alto Priority Need Planning and Administration Project Title City of Palo Alto Description Administer the Administrative costs for the overall management, coordination, and evaluation of the CDBG program, and the project delivery costs associated with bringing projects to completion. Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area City of Palo Alto Street Address: 250 Hamilton Avenue City, State, Zipcode: Palo Alto, CA 94301 Objective Number Project ID 9 HUD Matrix Code 21 CDBG Citation 570.206 Type of Recipient N/A CDBG National Objective N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator N/A Annual Units N/A Local ID SR-01003-999 Units Upon Completion N/A Funding Sources: CDBG $97,861 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $97,861 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs . 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX E PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PALO ALTO’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM This is to notify the general public and other interested parties that a 30-day public review period of the Draft Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, will begin on March 23, 2012 and end on April 21, 2012. The Draft Annual Action Plan describes the activities the City may fund under the 2012/13 CDBG Program. Collectively these activities are intended to meet Palo Alto’s affordable housing and community development objectives described in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Copies of the Draft Annual Action Plan will be available on March 23, 2012 at the Department of Planning and Community Environment, 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301, on the City’s website http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/pln/advance_planning/cdbg.asp or by calling Consuelo Hernandez, Planner – CDBG, at (650) 329-2428. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments on the proposed Draft Annual Action Plan during the public review period, or to comment at the public hearings and meetings described below. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS The City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission will hold a Public Hearing on March 8, 2012 to review the Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG funding allocations recommended by the CDBG advisory committee. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in City Hall Council Conference Room, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. The City of Palo Alto Finance Committee will hold a Public Hearing on April 3, 2012 to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG funding allocations identified in the Draft Annual Action Plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in City Hall Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. The Palo Alto City Council will hold a Public Hearing on May 7, 2012 to adopt the Annual Action Plan and the associated Fiscal Year 2013 CDBG allocations. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in City Hall Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact: ADA Coordinator, City of Palo Alto, 650-329-2550 (Voice) ada@cityofpaloalto.org 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX F MAP ElCaminoRealElCaminoReal AlmaStreet AlmaStreetAlmaSt UniversityAvenue UniversityAve JuniperoSerraBlvdJuniperoSerraBlvd WestPortolaAvenue MarichWay S.RengstorffAvenue CaliforniaStreet LathamStreet DelMedioAvenue ShowersDrive LosAltosAvenue IndependenceAvenue GarciaAvenue ontRoadWestridgeDrive DuranzoWay EricaWay SharonParkDrive RosaDrive AltschulAvenue ElenaAvenue TuscaloosaAvenue ColemanRoad LaurelStreet SantaMonicaAvenue GilbertAvenue MenaltoAvenue WoodlandAvenue BellStreet C o o le y A v e n u e O'ConnerStreet RunnymedeStr eet ClarkAvenue WoodlandAvenue PulgasAvenue O'ConnerStreet Beach Street JasmineWay BrannerDrive CampbellLane ShoronRoad LemonStreet OliveAvenue SantaCruzAvenue BayLaurelDrive MiddleAvenue BayLaurelDrive WindsorDrive PeterCouttsCircle LasuenStreet PanamaDr GovernorsAve ElectioneerAve N.LemonAvenue CottonStreet ValparaisoAvenue FremontStreet UniversityDrive CambridgeAvenue MiddleAvenue ArborRoad CreekDrive WillowRoad OakGroveAvenue SantaCruzAvenue IsabellaAvenue BrittonAlejandraAvenue EscondidoRoad OlmsteadRoad RingwoodAvenue MiddlefieldRoadMiddlefieldRoadMiddlefieldRd BayshoreFwyBayshoreFwy EmbarcaderoRoad CharlestonRd SantaCruzAvenue SandHillRoad GlenwoodAvenue LomaVerdeAve LyttonAve HomerAve ChanningAve CowperSt EmersonSt AddisonAve EMeadowDr WMeadowDr MaybellAve StanfordAve CaliforniaAve ChimalusDr HeatherLn NewellRd ChurchillAve ParkBlvd RaimundoWay BryantSt CollegeAve LouisRd GreerRdColoradoAve RossRd ArastraderoRd ArastraderoRd LosRoblesAve GeorgiaAve LaDonnaSt LagunaAve AmarantaAve BarronAve MataderoAve SealeAve SouthCt ParkBlvd LaParaAve BirchSt LincolnAve PageMillRd ElVeranoAve ElDoradoAve EmersonSt AmarilloAve NCaliforniaAve HawthorneAve AshSt OliveAve VenturaAve AlmaSt WilkieWay FerneAve AlvaradoAvenue LinariaWay LaCuestaDrive CloudAvenue AlmaStreet ClarkAvenue AthertonAvenue AthertonAvenue WatkinsAvenue SanMateoDrive SanAntonioAve JuniperoSerraBlvd tsaE otlAolaP drofnatS ytisrevinU A notreht olneM kraP doowdeR ytiC MountainView otlAolaP Road e l as Pul gas d H i l l Road Jun ipero Serra Bou levard Page Mi llRoad Arast radero Road E l a m i no R e a l San Antonio Avenue Ch ra l eston Road rO e og n Exp er ss w ay Mi d d l e f i e l d Road ersity Ave Bay sh o r e Fr e ewa y 101 A l m S r ee t El CaminoReal MiddlefieldRoad p i n e R o a d Foo t h i l l Expressway Road UniversityAve. Hillview EastB ya s o h re WestBaysh roe Fabian Central Expressw SandHillRoad Embarcadero Road MarshRoad Bay Expressway W illow ehtfotcudorpasipamsihT SIGotlAolaPfoytiC .secruoselbaliavatsebfoylnonoitatneserpercihpargasitnemucodsihT dnegeL yradnuoBytiCotlAolaP stcejorPgnisuoH '0054'0 FY 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 CD B G P r o j e c t s Lo c a t i o n m a p CITYOF PALOALTOINCORPORATED CALI FORNIA otlAolaP foytiCehT APRIL 16 1894 otlAolaPfoytiC7002ot9891©.srorreynarofytilibisnopseronsemussaotlAolaPfoytiCehT 23:71:415 0-50-1002,arevirr )bdm.arevirr\lanosreP\nimda\sig\$sig\spam-cc\\(pamnoitacolgbdc ORS ecalP amlA )4 ORS letoH rekraB )3 retneC ytinutroppO )2 Cal Park Apartments )5 U ivn 0UBLIC3ERVICE!CTIVITIES )1 $OWNTOWN3TREETS4EAM t C Public Facilities: Avenidas)6 a 2012 – 2013 Action Plan City of Palo Alto DUNS No. 050520782 May 2012 APPENDIX G PUBLIC COMMENT