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May 16, 1991
TIm HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Palo Alto, California
Public: Hearlnc: 1991-1992 CommuDity DevelopmeDt Blode Grant Procnm
MembetI of the CoonciJ:
RCRQrt in »rjcf
The Fman<:e and Public Works Committee has reviewed and made recommendations for the
fiscal year 1991-1992 Community Development Block GllIJIt (CDBG} program. Council
adoption of the attached reooiutioo will autborize staff \0 submit the appropri;lle appli<:ation
and certifications 10 the Department of Housin, and Urban DeveIopment (HUD} for the
propoo<d P"!iects.
New members of the 1991 Citizen. Adviso<y Committee (CAC) wete _led in January,
1991 in ~ with Palo Alto', Cllileo Participatioo Plan adopted by Council on
August 23, 1979. The CAC fulfills the citizen participation requiremenls of the CDBG
program, whim RqUire public involvement in the program. This year'. CAC memben
included: Dr. Beman! Aarons, Chairman; Margot GoIc!beIg, '"Ke-Chair; Janet Slone,
Human Rrlations Commi>siooer; Rhooda Berry, Beverly Clayton, Jean Dawes, Tom
Deremigio, Gari de Jauregui, MarpIet Keys, Vl!ginia Lee, Tomas M""", Helen Penegrin,
Helen Tao, Margaret TOOl L'ld James Witt. The CAC interviewed representatives of an
agencies applying for funding and pn:pared recommendations thaI were forwarded to the
Finan<:e and Public Worn Committee.
The aIIaChed Apr;) 4, 1991 slaff report {CM1t;218:91} provides background infonnation on
the 1991-1992 CDBG appIicatioos, slaff and the CAe fund'mg rerommendatioos, and
meIhodoIogy and criteria for review. The fCalmmendations in thaI report were reviewed at
the April 9, 1991 F~ and Public Works meeting,
The Finan<:e and Public Worn Committee fCalmmended that L~e fonowing changes be made
to the funding re«>mmendaIior of staff and the CAC:
1. Mid-PeninJuIa Ci.!iuns for Fair Housing -increase funcfmg from the recommended
ItYe1 of $22,000 \0 $24,333.
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2, Peninsula Area Information '" Refenal Service -increase funding from the recom
mended level of $10,000 to $12,000
3. City of Palo Alto diroct costs for «>nsulla~t -dccrea.se funding from the recommended
level 0[ $50,000 to $45,667. However, shoukJ the total of $50,000 be needed, the
baIana: 0[4,333 can be approprialcd from the autborizo<l Iand'Oank funds.
The Finance and Public Worn Commitlcc, stiff, and the CAC SUJlPO!1ed the Casa Say
project, but were unable to recommend funding due to dUcussions with HUD officials who
staled thai mortgage buy-<lowns were ineligible expenses under the capital portion of the
CDOO program. It is the HUO positioo thai a mortg.,e buy-<l<>wn i. an opentionaI eqJe!\se
and could be fund<oA only under the public service portion of the grant, which is limited 10
the 15 peroent cap. Siaff was encowaged 10 oontinue e>ploring the HUD ruling that
mortgage buy-<lowns were in.ligibl~ eqJenses under the capital portioo of the COOO
program.
In ac:cordance with HUD requirements, a descriptioo of the pn:>IIOS<d 1991-1992 CDoo
activities is oontained within the attaehed P,opooed SIaIem<nL An assessment is made 0[ the
relationship of u.e.e expeoditwes to the City', community development objectives, as staled
in the City'. Housing AssisIaooe Plan adopted by Council on November 17, 1988, and the
brood national objectives requiring thai "maximum feasible priority" be given to projects
benefiting low and moderate income households. Any oommOllts or changes approved by
Council will be incoqxnted in the Final Statement, which will be submitted to HUD by the
May 31, 1991 deadline.
HUD Monitoring
Results of a '""""t HUD monitoring bave raised issues !dating to the type of activities and
""""""" l'ed'otmed by the Palo Alto Housing Corporation (pARC) under their contract with
the City of Palo Alto. HUD bas recommended that changes be made in the procurement
procedures for consultant services and lOme of the activities allowed under the ".special
activities of a .subrecipient" section of the coottllCt. Siaff is currently reevaluating the scope:
of services and procurement procedunes, 10 thai the coo~ with the Palo Alto Housing
Corporation for the 1991·1992 program year will IdlecI the changes reoommenclecl by HUO.
Becawoe the Iet!er relating 10 these monitoring issues was received after the Finance and
Public Worn Cornmi_ nMew, u.e.e issues were !\OI discussed at the meeting on ApriJ 9,
1991.
lJ is anticipated that in order 10 comply with the HUD regulations, the portion of the PARC
coolr.lct funded with CDoo funds will be Ieoo than the requested amount 0[ $107,200. In
order to meet the May 31, 1991 deadline for submissloo 0[ the final statement 10 HUD, stiff
lOCOnuneOOs ,hat the 10tIl amount of SI 07 ,200 be aIiocated 10 the City for bousing.services,
with the underslallding !hat sIaff will return 10 Council with a full report 00 the proposed
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expeoditute of these funds when tile actual CX>IIttact wilh tile Palo Allo Housing Corporatioo
iJ brouPt before Council for approval.
EnyimoDlQltal "wnmcol
The aIIacbed resolution, and tile progr.uns autl>oriud under the ",""Iuti""., will have Il()
sigIlifu:aDt envirorunattal impoclS for pwposes of tile California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), as shown in the anacbed negalive cIeclaration.
Staff =mmends that the City Council:
I. Approve the aI1aclJed negative deciar.ltion for tile project, finding that the project will
have no significant environmental impacts under CEQA.
2. Adopt the a!tacl>ed resolulioo establishing funding aII0cati00s for the 1991-1992
CDBG program.
3_ Authorize and direct the City Manager, or any other appropriate staff, kl ",=te and
submilthe necessary applicalion and c:ertificalion documents kl HUD kl = the
CDBG funding.
Respectfully submitted,
cc: Citizms Advisory Committ<e
Abaclunents: 1. Resolution
2. CMR 218:91, April 4, 1991
3. Proposed Statement
4. Negative Declaration
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION O~' THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVING THE OSE OF COMMUIUTll DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FONDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992
~, on November 17, 198B, the Palo Alto city council
adopted a three-year federal Community Development Block Grant
(-CDSC-) Plan for fiscal years 1989-90, 1990-91 and 1991-92t and
WHEREAS, the 1991-92 CCBG funds ara proposed to implement
the following programs; and
~, potential uses of CDBG funds have been evaluated
in liqht ot the needs of the community, as identified in the three
year CDBG Plan and the recommendations and comments of the
Citizens 1 Advisory committee and other interested citizens; and
'WHEREAS, the Finance and Public Works Committee and the
City council have held advertised public hearings on the p~sed
use of the CDBG funds for fiscal year 1991-92; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this proqram to qive the
highest priority to activities Which will benefit low and mode~ate
Income persons;
NOW, THEREFORE, the council of the city of Palo ~to does
RESOLVE as follows:
SICl'ION 1 ~ The use of cose" funds for the 1991-92 fiscal
year is hereby approvea and authorized for the following programs:
1. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
county. Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program. Complaint investigation
and advocacy services to Palo Alto's
elderl~ residents living in nursing
and residential care facilities.
Citywide.
2. Community services Agency of Xount~in
View. senior noontime hot meal and
socialization program to promote
independence and self-sufficiency.
Citywide.
..J • Emergency Hous ing Consort i um.
Homeless shelters. Temporary
emerqency shelter and supportive
services for homeless individuals and
families throughout santa Clara County.
Citywide.
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.~ Family Service Association. Woments
drug abuse prevention program.
Counselln«j. treatment and Infonaation
and referral services tor chemically
dependent wClIlen aM their falli 1 iea.
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Citywide. 15,000
5. Innovative Housing. Shared housing
proqram. Housing referral and counseling
for .hared housinq aatches especially tor
low income/previously bo~eless individuals
and families. Citywide. 24,000
6. Peninsula Area Information and ~ferral
Service. Rental housing information
reqardinq the rights and responsibilities
o~ both tenants and landlords. Referral
to uedietion services where appropriate.
Citywide. 12,000
7. Senior Coordinating council. Shared
housinq program. Ho~sinq referral and
counselinq for shared housing matches
es~cially for seniors. Citywide. 10~OOO
s. Urban Ministry.. Homeless support
services and programs. Counseling,
Shelter services and qeneral assistance
to the hoaeless population. Citywide. 30~OOO
9. City of Palo Alto. CDBG administration.
General administrative expenses for
operation of the C:lBG program.
Citywide. Bl,OOO
~O. Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing4
services to promote an environment ot
tair housing including oo~plaint
investigation, counselinq and advocacy.
Citywide. 24,333
11. City of Palo Alto. Services to promote,
develop and .aintain affordable bousing~
Direct and indirect manaqement of eXisting
low cost rental housinq, plannin9 and other
special activities relating to increasing
low incom.e bousinq opportunities.
Citywide. 107,200
12. City of Palo Alto. Park AccessiDility.
Renovations to selected City parks or
open space areas to {.prove acces
sibility and utilization by persons
vitb disabilities. 40,000
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13. city of Palo Alto. Senior Center
Seismic Upgrade. Partial tundi~ for
the desiqn pbillile of the structural
strengtheninq project tor the City
owned building where the Senior Center
is located. 450 Bryant.
14. community Association for Retarded.
RenovatIons and improvements tor the
Betty Wriqht Swim Center~ whicb provides
therape~tic swim opportunities to area
residents with disabilities.
525 E. Charleston.
15. Lytton Gardens. Emergency generator.
Renovation to provide for an emerqency
back-up generator for the facility,
which operAtes 318 afrordable rental
units tor seniors and ill 128 bed skilled
nursing facility. 656 Lytton Avenue.
16. Mid-Peninsula support Network for
Battered Women. Renovations to
shelter facility occupied by women
and their children, which will upgrade
the heatinq. coolinq and lightinq
systeas~ 200 Blosso.~ Mt~ Yiew~
17. Palo Alto Adolescent services
co~ration. Caravan House Repairs.
Various major repair and aaintenance
projects at the residential facility
which houses emotionally or behaviorally
disturbed adolescent qirls. Improvements
include structural repairs, termite and
dry rot damage, roofing and electrical
repairs. 2361 Hiqh St.
18. Landbank/Rental Housing Acquisition
Program. Acquisition of land and/or
rehabilitation ot existing rental units
for low income individuals or families~
Citywide.
19. peninsula Children'S Canter.
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Fire Alarm system. Installation of •
centralized fire alarm system to the
facility, which provides special
education and aental health programs
for severely disturbed children,
adolescents and their fa.ilies~
3860 Middlefield Rd.
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40,000
64,735
67,592
20,000
39,000
313,.000
15,770
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Second Harvest Food Bank.. Dietributlon
center.. Providea a portion of the
capital coats to construct a new 60,~OO
square root food distribution facility.
Agency provides food to soup kttchens~
shelter., emerqency food providers~ and
browp baq programs which .erv~ area
homeless and low income residents.
site is located at the southeast
corner of the AI_aden Expressway/
curtner Avenue lnterchange in San
Jose ..
senior Coordinating council.
cold storaqe. PrQvide& funds for the
repairs to the facillty1a walk-in
refrigeratIon and freezer units which
support the noontine senior nutrition
program. 450 Bryant st.
22 .. Senior Coordinating council. Bome
Repair Program. Subsidized minor
home repairs for lower income elderly
homeowners. ci tyw ide.
23. Stevenson House. Deck Repair.
Rehabilitation and repairs to the
decks conneetinq the facility's three
buil~ings. Housing project provides
25,000
15,000
135 senior adults with affor~able housinq.
455 E. Charleston Rd. 5,000
24. City of Palo Alto. Direct costs
relating to the administration ot the
rehabilitation projects, including
technical assistance and project
monitoring. Citywide.
Total
45,667
$1.,024,886
SECTION 2. The total amount set .forth in Section 1 bereby
represents the proposed allocation trom the Depsrt:ment of Housing
and Orban Development (·HUD~i for fiscal year 1991-92 of $598,000
In CDBG funds, $31,886 in redirected CDBG funds from various
projects in previous years, and $395,000 in redirectecJ Housing
I.provement Program funds.
SECTION l. The city Manager is hereby authorized. to expend
the 1Ioney in the $10,000 CDBG emerqency contingency account created
under Resolution No. 6891, on an emergency basis in his discretion
lor existinq or additional CDBG-eliqible programs or projects and
is directed to report to the City council on any such expendit"llres.
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, SECTION f. city staff is hereby authorized to submit the
appropriate application forms fer the 1991-92 CDBG tunds# ~ith such
.oney to be used as indicated in the adopted 1989-1992 CDBG Plan
and as set forth in this resolution, and the Kayor, city Manaqer
and any other appropriate City staff or officials are authoriz6Q to
elI:ecute the application forms and any other-necessary documents to
secure the funds ..
SECTION 5.. The city council hereby finds that the project
vill have no siqnificant environmental impacts, as shown in the
negative declaration adopted in connection with the project.
INTROOOCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABS'I'EN'rIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVEO:
City Clerk Mayor
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Director of Finance
Assistant city Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Director of Community Services
Human services Administrator
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Palo Alto, CalifOrDia
AttebtioDI ~ib&Dc. and Public works comaitt.e
19'1-1"2 copupity Developmept Block GrllJit lUp4iJlCl Recomm'ndations
Melnbers of the Council:
-.port 1» Bri.f
The purpose of this report is to present city staff and citizen
Advisory committee (CAe) fundi.ng recommendations for the 1991-1992
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year. City staff
and the CAe are in concurrence on funding recommendations tor all
programs. Recommendations are summarized on Attachment -A·.
Available lupdJI
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (BUD) has notified
the City of Palo Alto that the entitlement grant for the 1991-1992
program year will be $598,000, a 12 percent increase over the 1990-
1991 qrant of $533,000. Additionally, staf.! recommends
reallocating $31#886 in CDBG funds previously allocated to various
projects and either not used due to cancellation of the project, or
not used in their entirety. This would leave $10,000 in the
continqent fund established last year for emergency expenses during
the year.
The restructuring and reduction of the City's Housing Improvement
program (HIP) has resulted in the availability of $395,000 in CDBG
funds previously allocated to the HIP" but never spent. Therefore,
total funds available for 1991-1992 distribution are $lr024,886,
representinq the allocation from HUD ($598,000), the reallocation
of unspent funds from various projects in prior years ($31,886),
and the HIP reallocation ($395,000).
'roar" Incoae
The City of Palo Alto receives program income from two sources:
1) interest paid on COBG funds returned to the city from the sale
of the Terman site, and 2) loan payments and payoffS from the
Housing Improvement Program. Program income from both sources is
expected to be approximately $200,000 by the end of the current
year. Program income from the Housing Improvement program ~ill be
used to offset the ongoing administrative expenses of the HIP, and
for the processing of any additional loan applications.
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Paqe Two
yublic 'ar\icipatiop
Requests for proposals for CDBG funding vere advertised in the Palo
Alto Weekly on November 14 and November 21, 1990. Applications
were also sent directly to an extended Human services mailing list
of nonpr~fit a9~nciest organizations and neighborhood 9roups~
Progr. Chapg ••
There were. several changes to the CDBG program this year as a
result of the passage of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable
Housing Act~ The chanqes affecting Palo Alto's program. are as
follows: (lJ the grantee's overall low/moderate income benefit
percentage has been increased from 60 to 70 percent; and, (2) the
15 percent pul::Ilic service obligation limit has been amended to
include proqram income along with the current year's entitlement
amount~
MethOdology for •• yiew
There are a number of constraints which must be balanced in makinq
allocation recommendations:
1) BUD regulations limit funds in the Public Service Category tc
no more than 15 percent of the entitleIilent amount plus program
income from the previous year. Therefore, the maximum fun.:iing
allowable in this category is $119,700.
2) HUD regulations limit funds to be used for administration to 20
percent of the total of the entitlement amount plus program income.
The maximum allowable administrative expenses, therefore l total
$159,600~ Funding ~or .fair housing programs (Midpeninsula Citizens
for Fair Housing), the City's administration of the CDBG progra~1
as well as a portion of the palo Alto Housing Corporation's
administrative costs, are allowable in this category~ Expenses
relating to the administration ct the Housing Improvement Program
are outside the 20 percent limitation, since they are considered
project delivery costs and are taken directly from program income~
3J The City of Palo Alto's COBG Plan, approved by Council on
October 4, 1984, sets goals of 80 percent of available funding for
housing and housing activities I 15 percent for community-.. ide
facilities and improvements, and 5 percent for overall CDBG program
administration.. These goals are not intended to be rigid, but
rather to serve as guidelines consistent with the need. proposed
funding recommendations this year provide 71 percent of available
funds for housing and housing activities, 18 percent for community
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tacilities, and 10 percent for adtllnistration. Additionally, 1
percent of funding recommendations 1s fc~ supportive public
services not directly related to housing activities (homelessness,
druq abuse and senior nutrition).
proposals received by the January 31. 1991 deadline 'Were reviewed
by the CAe at their public ~eetings held on February 15, 20, and
27; and Karch 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, 1991. Representatives of all
the aqencies subm.ittinq proposals were pp,rsonally interviewed by
the COllmlittee. Twenty :six proposals were submitted for
consideration. Applications for fundinq totaled $~,233,268.
'roqr .. Reyiew Criteria
st.aff and t.he
recollUlendations
regulations, as
CAe selected projects and developed funding
based on the HUD eligibil ity requirements and
well as the following criteria:
1.. Majority of project beneficiaries are low/moderate income
2. Projects meet an urgent or special need
3. Value of the service/project
4.. Number and diversity of project/service beneficiaries
5. Other funding sources available to applicant agency
IS. stability of applicant aqency and ability to perfonn
serv i ce/pr-oj ect
Additionally~
served peopl e
priority 'tor
Commission.
staff and the CAC considered applications which
in crisis, the special needs group identified as a
1991 by the City Council and the Human Relations
It ilS recommended that $50.,000 of the funds in the community
facil ities category be allocated for use in contractinq with a
consultant in th.=oo Planning Departme.nt., to administer the
rehabilitation &nd acquisition projecta as necessary.. These costs
'Would be allowable as project delivery costs and 'Would not be
included in the administrative caps. It is the intention of the
Planning Department to initiate an RFP process to secure the
services of an individual or organization familiar with BUD
regulations to oversee the capital projects recomme~ded fo~
funding.
The CAe and staff are in concurrence on funding recommendations for
all applications received for the 1990-1991 CDOO program year.
AttaChment -8-provides a detailed analysis a~ funding justifica
tions for the applications received~
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Staft recommends that the Finance and Public Works committee
recommend to the City Council that it make the following findings:
1. That the proposals and related funding as recommended by the
staff and the Citizens Advisory committee in Attachment -A
are to be included in the 1991-1992 COmz!lt.Ulity Development
Block Grant program; and
2. That staff be authorized to submit an application to HUD by
the May 31, 1991 deadline to include the Palo Alto 1991-1992
program and required certifications.
3. That the City Manager, on behalf of the City, be authorized to
execute the BUD application and any other necessary documents
to effect the application, and to otherwise bind the City with
respect to the application.
Respectfully SuDDitted,
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Su e Ricbards
Coordinator
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Paul Thil tgen .
Dire tor# CO~~Y Services
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rsristant City Ma
~: Citizens Advisory committee Members
Applicant Aqencies
Attachments: -A-Fundinq Recommendation summary
-8-Funding Recommendations and Project Description
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ATTACHltENT 'A'
1991-1992 COMMUNITY DEVElOPMENT 8lOCK GRANT
FIIIIl JIG RECOIOIEHDA Tl ON SIII!IIAA Y
I'!!b1!e Sery! ee
Catholic Charities -Ombudsman
Community Services Agency
Emergency Housing Consortiu~ -
Homeless Shelter Program
Family Serv;ce Association
Innovative Housing
Penins~l~ Area Information & Referral
Sacred Heart Community Service
Senior Coordinating Cou~cil -
Shared Housing (ouns.llng
Urban Ministry
Administration
Cit~ of Palo Alto
Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing
Palo Alt~ Housing Corporation
~n./COIgUn!ty Foc!llt,.,
Palo Alto Housing Corporation
Casi Say -Group Home Acquisition
Cit~ of Palo Alto -Park Accessibility
C;ty of Palo Alto -Senior Center RenDvation
Comaun1ty Association for Retarded -
Swim Center Renovation
Lytton Gardens -Emergency Generator
Mid-Peninsula Support Network
SheTter Renoyation
Palo Alto Adolescent Services -
Caravan House Repairs
PaTo ~lto Housing Corp. -Landbank
Peninsula Children's Center -
Fire Alarm System
Peninsula Ch;Tdren~s Center
La Casita Acquisition
Second Harve~t Food eank -
Oistribution Center
Senior Coordinating Countil -Cold Storage
Senior Coordinating Council -Home Repair
Stevenson Ho~se -Deck Repair
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REOUEST
9,68~
5,000
15,000
40,374
30,000
14,575
8,000
10,000
30,000
81,000
24,333
40,000
67,200
25,000
40,000
140 ,DOD
64,735
67,592
25,000
40,000
350,000
15,770
15,000
50,000
5,000
15,000
5,000
City of Palo Alto Plannin. Dept, Direct Costs
TOTAlS $1,233,268
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CAe/STAFF
RECOIfIIE!IDA nON
9,689
2,500
15,000
15,000
24,000
10, 000
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10,000
30,000
81,000
22,000
40,000
67,200
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40,000
40,000
64,735
67,592
20,000
39,000
313,000
15,770
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25,000
3,400
15,000
5,000
50,000
$1,024,886
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CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COIVWNITY C£VELOPl!fNT BLOC( GRANT
FUHOIH6 RECOKMENCATIONS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
TllE 1fON0000LE CITY COUNCil '.10 Alto, C.llfornl.
Members of t~e Council:
The Citizens' Advisory COl1'I1Iittee for He COII'I!!unit1 Develop",nt Block Grant (CDBG)
pr~gram hereby submits its funding recommendations fDr the 1991-1992 program
ye.r. The Citizens Advisory Committee met during the months of february .nd
March this year to interwiew and select new committee ~embers, discuss funding
criteria, evaluate the proposals, and interview the applicants for COBG funding.
KethodOlogy for Review
To facilitate the review, applicatjons were divided into HUO defined categories
of: 1) public service; 2J administration; and 3J housingfcommunit~ development.
Req~est$ for funding were evaluated on urgency, program merits and beneficiaries
li.e~ number of low income and ethnically diversified beneficiaries), as well as
perfonmance reliability and financial soundness of applicant agency. The City
Council and Human Relations Committee priorities relating to peopl~ in crisis
were also given consideration.
funding Rec .... n6atlons
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
1990/91 Funding
Requested Funding:
CAe and Staff Recommendation:
Categorv~ Public Serwice:
9,228
9,689
9,689
Purpose; This agency provides complaint investigation and advocac1 ser~lces to
Palo Alto's elderly population living in long-tere care fac11ities. Elderly
rssldents are v1sited at six Tocal nursing homes, and six residential care homes
by staff ind trained volunteer ombudsmen. They are counseled and represented 1n
tf'le areas of patient/resident rights, elder abuse, Qual ity of care, flnancial
concerns, diet, theft, incorrect plac~nt, eviction and other (oncerns. The
facilities are ~isited on a regular baSis and as special circumstances dictate.
A full 50 percent of Palo AltoTs estimated 863 long-term care senicr residents
have no family or friends.
ProoQ;al: This proposal maintains the current level of administratfve support
in the fora of staff salaries.
Justification: The Committee recommends full funding f~r these services which
are not d"pl icated by any other agency.
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CONHUNITY SERVICES A6EHCY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW l lOS ALTOS
1990-1991 fundin9:
Requ.st~d funding:
CAe and Staff Recommendation:
Categqry: P~b'ic Service
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Purpose: Agency advocates on behalf of~ D. links with direct services, area
residents who ha.ve economic, physita1 or soc'-l needs in order to promote
independeflce and sel f~$uff;cienc'y~ This proposal is for Sllpport in the provision
of the senior noontime hot meal and socialization ~rogram ~ht'h is utilized by
approAimately 40 low and moderate income seniors from the South Pa10 Alto area,
close to the Mountain Vie_ border.
Proposal: Funds woul~ be used for program administration.
Justification: The Conmittee reconrr.e.nds parth.l funding in order to provide for
those senlors in the Palo Alto area best s!rved by a location closer to their
homes. The Committee ~ould like to see the agency's van transportatfon service
extended to these seniors.
EMER6EHCY HOUSING COIISORTIUM
1990/91 F"ndlng
R~".sted funding:
CAC and Staff Recommend,tion:
CategorY: Publfc Service
10,822
15,000
15,000
Purpose: This agency provides temporary emergency shelter for l'Iomeless
individuals and families, food, ~ous1ng relocation/employment assistance, and
other suppoTti~e services. located i~ San Jose~ E~rgenty Housing Consortium
.. 10tai"5 single and family shelters in Santa Clara County.
Eropos.]: Tbis reQuest is for general administrative program support for
emp10yee services, including salari@s and benefits. 'The ~rograrn objective is to
provide a minimum of I~SOO n5ghts of s~elter. meals and supportive services to
hQmel~ss indi~idulls whose list s,gnlficant address was Palo Alto.
Justjfication: The Committee recommends full fund1ng based on the urgency and
need associated with the SerYlCeS prcvided. Age"c} has improved the accuracy of
their tracking system to provide a. more accurate picture of the Falo Alto clients
served.
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Of SANTA ClARA VAllEY
1990/91 funding:
Requested funding:
CAe and Stoff Retommendation:
Categorr: Public Service
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40,374
15,000
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PlJrppse: The lIission of tne organlutfor. is to foster the development of
healthy family life through case work. This proposal is to establish a women's
drug abuse prevention prDg'rilll in the f40untt1n View office which would be
available to Palo Alto women Ind their r~iltes. The vast majority of women in
drug abuse treataent programs in Santi C1ar~ Count} are between the ages of 21
and 44~ the ·child bearing years·~ This proposal would specifically address the
growing problem of chemical dependenc.y during pregnancy, and would target
chemically depe-ndent mothers .as .. cr1t1(.11 iru of need. In addition to the
counseling services, local community outreach ind information services would be
provided.
proposal: This proposal is for administrative support in the form of salaries,
benefits, and office expenses.
Justification: The Committee would like to support the establishment of these
urgent and necessary services in the north county a~a bi havlng the agency
leverage tflese funds to gain additional financial support from surrounding cities
who would also benefit from the program+
INNOVATIVE HGUSING
Category:
1990/91 Funding
Requested fundin9;
CAe and Staff Recommendat!on:
Publ ic Service
7,500
30,000
24,000
Purpose: Tbis agency provides shared housing opportunities for low income Pala
Alto residents, espet;ally single parents with children. as well as general low
income housing infomation and referral. The agency receives referrals for
hcusing services from over 70 local agenCies, screens candidates, and helps form
households to share houses leased by InnGvative Housing. Candidates ire
carefullY screened for compatibil it,., and helped through workshops and counstling
to create a smoothly-functionfng shilred household. Project beneficiaries include
homeless single parent filmil ies, frail seniors, very low incOMe Single parent
families at risk of homelessness, battered women and their ch;ldren 9 and others
with spec1al housing difficulties.
proposal: This proposal is for ongoing administrative support for employee
ser'Jices.
Justification: The Co~ittee recommends increased funding for t~ls program due
the agency's ability to provide Quality, affordable housing to those .ith .ery
low incomes, and those at risk of becoming homelHs. Tne agency will take on the
additfonal task of strengthening cl)lhborative efforts with other sochl unic!'
agencies to better provide for the needs of their c1ients. This will also
include expanded outreach efforts to minority communities.
PENINStJI.A AREA INFORltATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE (PAAIRS}
Category:
1990/91 funding
Requested funding:
CAe and Staff Recommendation:
PlJbl it Service
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14,575
10,000
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purpO;J! Funds would proYide info~t1on and referral services re1ating to
renUI housing and the rights and respo", I bllities of both tenants and landlords,
refernl t. the ten.nt/llndlor<l Mdt.tlon prosra~ where ap"roprhte,
Prop9sal: This proposal i$ for gener.' Idm'n1strltt~e support i~ the form of
sahrfes~
Justifjcat~on: Contract objectives (n~r of information and referral calTs)
~ave been de~reasing over the Plst few years, .nd .are .ccurate statistics need
to be kept regardfng Ule in'ome shtus of project berleffchries. Ttli! CAe and
sta.ff support tflis viha.ble PrQ9UII, bllt would like to see more colTltlunity
outreach and targeting of low IncOie cllentel •.
SACRED HEART C~ITY SERVICE
1990/91 Funding:
Requested Funding:
CAC and Staff Recommendation:
Category; Public Ser~ice
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8,DDD
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purpose: Agency provides food, clothing, job counseling, educational ser~ices
and housing counseling to low inc~ ind disadvlntiged people fro~ thefr offices
located in downtown Sa.n Jose, Area of service f~c1udes all of Santa. Clara
County. The goal of thfs proposal 15 to tncreiSt the assistance fn t~e area of
housing counseling in response to the deMa~ for increased services. The agency
would like to serve an additional 400 clients wit~ affordable housing placement
next year.
Proposal: The proposal is for Idmifti~tratfve support in the form of salarles
and benefits.
Justjfication: The Comaittee did not reco.mend funding due to the fact that
local efforts offerrng the same type of s.ervices. ilTt avail able. Since travel to
the San Jose location would be a deterrent to people in the Palo Alto area
seeking affordable housin9, it was decided that the ~~;;al agencies offedng th1s
service wo~ld be a more likely option for potential clientele.
SDIIOR CDDRDIfIATiNG COUNCIL (sec) -SHAR£D fIOUSING COUNSELING
IgSO/91 Funding
Requested Fundin9:
CAC and St,ff Recommendation:
Category: Public Service
9,500
13,000
10,000
Purp~: Funds would provide sf'iared 'housing counsel ing and genera.1 housing
information and referral for sen'or c\t;zens in Pila Alto.
Propon]: Tbis proposal is for qeneral program and sta.ff support for i one-ha1f
time Housing Coordinator.
Justiflc.tion: Reconmer.dation is for full funding based on the nuillber of
assisted rentals and shared hoosing matches accomplished ~ith the use Q! program
volunteers after State funding was cut.
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1990/91 Funding
Requested Funding,
CAe and Staff Recommendatlo" ,
Categorv: Public Service
30,000
30,000
30,000
Purpose; Tne Urban Ministry of Pl10 Alto provides emergency services for tke
locil homeless and very low income population. The-s.e services include:
emergency assistance in the form of food, clot~fng, personal hygiene supplies,
showers, etc; job referrals, day-labor opportunities, employment-related
counse'j"g~ phone use, and transportation assistance for tnose seeking
unemployeent benefit opt10nsj advocacy and stJpport in the c.ourts and jail.
administration of the rotating church shelter program, the Hotel de Zincj and
coordination of a volunteer corps who assist in counseling and casework ~ith t~e
h~less .ental'y ill.
propo5alj This request is to fund ongoing administrative expenses ir. the form
of staff salaries and audits.
Juitification: The CAe recommends full funding. The program serves over 1,000
unduplicated homeless and very low income individuals.
C III OF PAlO ALTO
1990/1991 Fundl"9'
Requested Funding,
CAC and Staff Recommendation,
Category: Admi~istrdtion
81,000
81,000
81,000
Prolect: The Division of Human Servfces admfnisters the COlTlTlunity Development
Block ~rant ?rogTl~ for the t'ty. Admin~strative costs include staff salaries,
benefits, materials, supplies, and advertising.
Proposal; The City is requesting funding for the costs of adrn7rt1stering the
CDBG program in Palo Alt" which includes pr(lgrara planning. im"lementatian,.
monitoring, reporting, and overall program compliance.
Justification: The Committee recommends full funding.
MIDPENIHSULA CITIZENS FOR FAIR HOUSING
1990/91 Funding,
Requested Funding:
CAC and Staff Recommendatio,:
Category; Administration
22,205
24,333
22,000
project: Agency provides investigatinn, counseling, and legal referral for
victims of housing d1scriminati~n, information and referral on general housing
matters t c~nity education and outreacn regardirtg fair hQusing, and data and
analysiS of Pilo Alto's fiir housing practices and problems.
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PrQPpul: This propos-ill is fer gel'l~ral ldmin'stn.ti~e progri.Ir, support.
JU$lHic-atiqn: The tOITlTlit-tee recogn;zes that the strvices pTovlrled by the
agency are vital tc the community, but recommend funding at a level more in line
with the activity in the cODlTlunity, and IOOre proportionate to the leJle1s of
funding from nefg~borfng commun,ties~
PALO AlTO HOUSING CQRPORATION
1990/91 Funding:
Requested funding:
CAC .nd Staff Recommend.tion:
tltggory: Administration: ~O.OOO
102,060
107,200
101,200
Housing ·Special Activ;ti~s of a Sub-recipient-: 67,200
Prgject: The Palo Alto Ho~sfng Corporation increases the number of housing
units that are affordable to low and moderate income residents of Palo A1t~ by:
1) acquiring suitable parcels through Tandbankin!?i 2) site improvements and
assisted huusing; 3) acquisition of housing tc be rented by low and moderate
income persons; and 4) assistance to other organizations that work toward the
provision of affordable Mousing.. .Additionally, the PAHC provides ongoing
management rental units previously acquired under the Rental Housing Acquisition
Program (RIW')_
Proposal: ApplicatiGn requests funding for ongoing administrative expenses in
the fOMl of employee sal.r1es and benefits.
Just'fjcation: The CQlltl.ittee rec.o!Mlends. full funding based on the
organization's active pursuit of low income housing opportunities in tne City of
P~lo A1t~, i~creased ~ana9~aent responsibiliti~s for rental ~n1ts. and housing
consultant services.
CASA SAY -GROUP HONE ACQUISITION
funding Request:
CAe .nd Staff Recommend.tion:
Category: Ho~sing AcqlJisiti!l!'!
25,000
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Purpose: Soci.1 Advocates for Vouth (SAY) is a non-profit agency established
in 1913 in response tn the criSis ne~ds of Santa CTara County youth and their
familie$. Tt1e agency'pro~ides crisis resfdential treatment ser1l1ces through the
Casa Say program, del inquency prevention senic.es, drug abuse prevention ind. day
treatment ser~ices. independent living skills training, and residential services
for abused and n~le<ted YO"t._
~: This proposal is for funding to reduce the mortgage debt on the easa
Say residential facility, lGcated on View Street in ~ountain View, wnich houses
s1x at-risk adolescents for a maxlmWl st.y of 30 days. The program offers a
c-ofDprehensive res1denthl and counsel ing program specifically targeted to
families in crisis. Emphasisis placed on providing needed support to tne child
and family in onier to stabil ize the home situation. and prevent court and
probation department involvement.
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Justif1cation: The Cornuittee supports this project, but tile mortgage buy-down
has been r.led tn ineligible activity by HUD.
CITY OF PALO ALTO· PARK ACCESSIBILITY All) IWIlICAP'ED IJ4PROYEMOOS
Requested Funding:
CAe and Staff Recommer.datfon;
Category: Co~nitl Facllit~
~o,ooo
40,000
Purpose: The Parks and Gotf Division of t~e Community Serwices Department is
requesting funding to improve accessfbility and utilization of City Parks and
Open Space areas by those witn disabilitfes. Most City parks are not equipped
with ?1andicapped play equipment Dr structures. Additiona1ly, the areas
surrounding the play struct~res will be improved so that they are accessible to
wheelchairs.
project: The funding could complement tnt Parks Playground furn;tul~e and
Equipment Replac .... nt project by increasing the capital improvement allotment for
handicapped accessible play structures and equipment for City parks. funds would
be used to purchase a~d install the specialized structures.
Justificatiqn: The Committee rec~mmends fwll funding for this project.
CITY OF P~O ALTO • SENIOR CEMTER SEISMIC UPGRADE PROJECT
Requested Funding'
CAC and Staff Recommendation:
Category: Co.munity Facility
140,000
40,000
Purpgse: Tne Engineering D;~isiDn of the Public Works Department is requesting
funding for the design pMase of the structural strengthening project for the City
owned building at 450 8ryant which 1s Teased to the Senior Coordinating Council.
Tne building was identified as being in need of seismic upgrading as a result of
a structtlral analysis performed in compliance with the City's 1986 Seismic Hazard
Reduction Program ordinance.
Proje-ct: The proposed work to b~ performed would bring the Senl0r Center
building, originally built in 1927 .ith additions in 1950 and 1977, into
compliance with current seismic standards. The project has been di'Vjded intD two
phases, the des;gn phase and the constructio~ phase. The requested funds would
be used to bire engineering, structtJrll and architectural consultants to complete
t~e design ~ha.e of t~. project.
Jt.!stificat1oD~ The Conm1ttee recornnends partial funding in support of this
project in order that it may be started, but is concerned about the cost of the
entire project givfJ'o the fa~t that the re'o~ltion and actual construction
expenses will be in addition to the design phase~
COIIIUIITY ASSOCIATION fOR RETARDED, INC.
Requested Funding:
CAe and Starr Recommend,tlon:
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64,735
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prgject: COO'IIunity A.ssoc'lat ion for Retarded (CAR.) is a nonprofit ige-TlC)!
located in Palo Alto whose mission is to provide community based servfces to
people ~ith developmental and other ~isabi1'ties to assist them in th~ process
of personal development t family compatibility, and communit) i~tegritjon. Tne
Betty Wright S.ill tenter prov~des therapeutic swill opportunities to are!
residents wit~ disabilities, as well as swimming lessons to children and adults
vith ~11 types of physical. menta1 t ~ducationa't and emottonal disabillti~s.
Proposal: TI'I1s lIrD'posal is to und~rtaK" lIajor renovations to the-Setty Wr~'9ht
Swi. Center in order to maintain health and safety standards and compensate for
the heav1 daily "saye ""er the past twenty ye.rs. Additionally, the proposal
includes the additfon of a handicapped-accessible vestibule entrance. The
plann~ 1mprQ~tment~ in~lude ret~ling of shower ~r~as, floor resurfacing, and
iaproved ventilation system, and the repair and replacement of partitions.
Jystification: The Corrmittee recomends full funding for this prDposal 1r1
order to prol{ide ~ 'healthy, clean .and appeal1ng environment for the S'llim
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LmOll GAIIII.E!IS -EIIER6El4CY GEllERATOR
funding Request:
CAC and Starr Recommendation:
Category: Housing Rehabilitation
67.592
67.592
,profect: lytton Gardens is a non-s.ectariart. nonprofit organization t~at
operates 318 low and moderately priced residential units for seniors and a 128
bed stilled nurshg and long·term care facility in raID Alto. The facilities
offer I cOrltinuLiII of care from co-plete independent living to supervised
cOllll1unity care to nursfng, recuperatfve eare. T~e facilTty promotes an
environment supportfve of independence, social interaction and personal growth
for fts 450 residents and patients.
Justjfication: The COlTlTlittee recOFmJends full funding for this proposal to
assi3t residents in their quest for securitY9 independence, and peace of mind in
preparing for emergencfes. The ayerage age of the Lytton resident is 87, and an
emergency situation can create 4 state ~f extreme anxiety, especially if there
is no 1 ighted cc.aon area in whjch to congregate. Additionally, many of the
residents and all of the patients are not capable of preparing their own mei1s
if the meal service is. interrupted.
"ID-PENINSUlA SUPPORT NETWORK -SHELTER RENOVATION
Funding Request:
CAe and Staff Recommendations:
CategorY: Housing Rehabilitation
25,000
20,000
project: This agency ,ilSsists battered women and their farutlies throughits
reSidential, crisis intervention, legal, cOlTll'lunity education, and dlildren's
programs. Families in crisis are helped to rebuild posit;'/e. non-violent family
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structures. During the 1989/90 ffscil year, the agency seY'Ved o ... er 1,000
battered WOMen and thefr ch1ldren, 129 percent increase over the previous year.
prooosal: The proposal fs to install i heating and cooling system in the
sheTter to replace the unrelfable and unsafe wall heaters currently in u~ej and
also to install safety lights near darkened stairwells. Revised bids received
at a later date indicated the project co~Td be acccmplished for a lesser amount
than originally anticip.ted.
Just1fication: lhe tOllYl'littee reconnends funding in support of the work of ttle
agency and for the safety of resfdents and thei~ ~~;Tdren.
PAlO AlTO ADOLESCENT SERVICES CORPORATIOH -CARAVAH HOUSE REPAIRS
Request fOT Funding:
CAC and Staff Recommend.tion:
Category: Housing Rehabilitation
40,000
39,000
Pwropse: Palo Alto Adolescent Services Corp (PAASCj, a nonprofit corporation,
o-.m.s and operates Caravan Hous.e, a. res.ident .. al trea.tment fa.c:il it), loca.ted in Pa10
Alto for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed adolescents. The residents are
teenage girls who have been placed in the facility by the Department of SOCial
Services, the Juvenile Probation Department, or their fUlil ies as I resfJl t of a.t
risk behaviors and/or dysfunctional famlly situations. PAASC also provides
counseling services for adolescents in their on-campus programs at the three Palo
Alto secondary schools (Palo Alto High School, Gunn High School and Jane lathrop
Stanford Middle School}.
Project: Th;~ application is to fund several lIajor repair and maintenance
projects at the Palo Alto Caravan House facilit,. These inelude structur.l
repa;r~ which resulted from extensive dry rot and termite damage, roofing and
electrical repairs.
Justification: The Committee recorrmends funding to ensure Ute retention of safe
and adequate: hous1ng for tne residents of this much needed facility. The
difference i~ the req~est and funding recommendation is due to an adj~strnent in
the request as the result of an additional bid,
PAlO ALTO HOUSIII& CORPORATION
Request for Funding:
CAe and Staff Recommendation:
350,000
313,OOD
Category: Housing ~landbank/Rental Housing Acquisition Prograrn~
Proiect: RHAJ> is a continuing program under lfIIf'lich PAHC si!eks to acquire,
renabilftate (if necessary), and operate existing rental housing in Palo Alt~ in
order to assist in providing and pT~serYing a slocK of rental housing affordable
to low and moderate intorne re-sidents. The landbank.ing program provides funds for
the acquisition of property appropriat~ for new construction of low and moderate
incoae housing.
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Proposal: To allocate additfo~al funds for these programs t~ the existing (Oar,
money available fro~ COBG allocations from past program years.
J~stjfj'itj9n: T~e Committee recommends i significant allocation to thfs fund
as it is anticipated t~at it will substanti"'y increase the number of housing
units avanable to individuals of low and moderote Income. The COI1II1ittee
reco.er,<S's this Illocat'on based c'" the Assumption that the majority of the funds
will be spent in the very near future, and the City and the PAHC are diligent1y
pursuing tvery opportunity to expend these funds is soon as possi"ble.
PENINSULA CHILDREN'S CENTER -FIRE ALARM SYSTEN
Requested Funding:
CAt and Staff Recommendation:
Category: Com.unity Facility
15,770
n,770
Projett~ Peninsula Children'S Center (Pee) is I non~rofit spec~al eQucatj~n
and .ental health program serving severe11 disturbed children. adolescents and
their fam'ltes. Programs are prDvided in four areas: integrated ~ntll health
and special education day programs, therapeutic recreatfon. oytpatient
cou~selingt and the -MOVing On-resident;,l treatment facility for six autistfc
adolescents,
Proposal! This proposal Is fOf the installat10n of a central fire alarM system
throughout the school fae11ity located on Midd1efield Road i. Palo Aito. The
fire system wou1d bring the facil ~ty into ccmpl iance with e)(lsting fire codes and
augment tne existing manual pull stations. Tne system will include smoke and/or
heat detectors connected directly to the fire !tltion.
JustHlu·tion: The COImlittee recGliITIend's fun flJn<1ing for this project based on
the safety and welfare of the agency clientel1e and staff.
PENINSULA CHILDIlEII'S CENTER -LA CASITA ACQUISITION
Requested funding:
CAe and Staff Recommendation:
Category: H&using Rehabilitation
15,000
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Project: Peninsula Children~s CenteT (pte) is a nonprofit special education
and mental he~lth program servi~9 severely disturbed chi1dren. adolescents lnd
theIr families.
Prpposal ~ ibis proposal is for the acquisition of the agency's Mountain: View
group home serving developmentally disabled children.
Justification: The Committee does not rec~mmend funding for this program since
we are currently prowiding partial funding for the acquisit;~n of i pee group
home in Palo Al to serving developmentally dBabTed adolescents.
SECOHD HARVEST FOOD BANI( • DISTRIBIJTIOH CENTER
Requested Funding:
tAt and Staff Recommendation:
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CategorY: Coemunity Facility
proiect: Second Harvest food Bank of Santi Clara and San Mateo Counties
dfstrtbutes food to area soup kitcheons, shelters. emergency food providers, other
nanprofits, and brown bag groceries directly to low-income seniors+ Agencies
served in the Pi10 Alto cOlTiOOnit.)' include: La Comfda, CAR, P{C, Ecumenical
Hunger Pro-gram, Moving On Group Hotr£', Pen~nsula Chlldren's Center, and the
Yentura School Brown Bag .Ite_
Proposal: This proposal is r~r a portion of the capital costs to construct a
new 60,000 square foot food distribution f.,11It1 to better serve the recipient.
of the 50,000 pounds of food distribut.d each day. The new f.ci1ity will have
loading docks, spechl iz~ rooms and eqUipment for processin~ food, adequate
refrfgeration and freezer space, iMproved traffic patterns, and adequate office
space for 'Volunteers. and staff. The current 23,000 square foot plant is nC}
longer ... etlng t~. needs of the Food Bank. Agencies ",jng the Food Bank have
recently reported up to a 30 percent increase in demard for ser'llices in the
ilTlTlediite area. Surveys reveal that those most in need of help ire children and
the low~1ncOMe, frail elderly.
Justification: The Cornnittee reconmends f1.Jrldfng based on the nece-ssary and
excellent services provided to the low-income residents of Palo Al to, and
requests that the Food Sank encourage more-North County program participation in
antfcipation Df the increased delivery capabilities of the new facllity~
SENIOR COIHUlINATlN6 COUNCIL -COLO _STORAGE
Requested Funding:
CAC and Staff Recommendation;
Category: Community Facility
5,000
3,400
Project: The Senior Coord;~ating Council leases a portion of their Palo Alto
facility to the li (amida Nutrition prograll which provides daily, law-cost meals
to seniors, as well as t~e ~Meals on Wheels· program for senior shut-ins. Co1d
storage capabilities, both refrigeration and freeztng, are a necessary component
of storing a~d preserving food for the program.
Proposal: Tbis proposal is to replace the condensing units in the large walt-in
refrlgeratian and freezing units whicfl were originally bui It into the senior
center 10 1976. The original bid of $5,000 has be.n replaced by a 10 •• r bid of
$3,400 to caoplete tne same work.
Justjfic~tion: The Committee recommends full funding for this project in order
to keep this important program running.
SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL -SENIOR KOHE REPAIR PROGRAM
Requested funding:
CAC and Staff Recommendation:
Category: Housing Rehabilitation
15,COO
15,000
Prpject: This program is deSigned to provide affordable home repair services
to P.alo Alto homeowners who are 60 years of age or older. The program increases
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the opportunity for seniors to remain in tf'leir own homes IS long as possible, and
helps to maintain the Quality of current housing in the (it~. Fees are based on
I 'sliding scale.
ProDosa]: This applicatfon is to provide subsidy money for l~w-income seniors
unable to pay the full, non-subs·dized repair rites.
Justification: The Committee recommends full funding. This program
approlprfatel1 addresses health, safety and nousing needs of lOW-income senior
hu.eowners.
STEYEIISOII HOU$[ -DtClC REPAIR
Requested funding: 5,000
CAe and Starr RecommendatIon: 5,000
CategorY: Houslng Rehabilitation
Project: stevenson House is senior housing project, affordable to ]GW-and
moderate-1ncOlle person.s, which is owned and operated by Palo Al to Senior Housing,
Incorporated, I nonprofit organization. Currently there are 135 senior adults
living fa the residential communit~.
Proposal: Stevenson House ;:s requesting money to repillT and recoat the two
deck.s which connect the second and third floors of the facility's three bui1di~gs
whlch hillve cracked and chTpped making it I safety f\azar<! fo!" t"e elderly
residents, espec1ll1y thGse with valkers.
Justjfitation: The Committee recommends full funding for this project.
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CITY OF PAW ALTO
199111992 COMMUNITY DE"'ELOPMENr BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PROPOSED STATEMENT
The City of Palo Alto adopted the 1988-1991 Housing AssiJtInCe Plan for the c<>mmunity Develop
ment B1oc:k Gr.IDt Ptognm on November 17, 1988. It ..... miewed IIId appro_ed by the City"
Citi2ms AdviJoty Commitlce OIl November 3, 1988, The plan sets forth the goals IIId community
objective. of Palo Alto for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDOO) funds
from the Deportme<lt of Housing IIId Urban Development (HUD), The primary objectives of the
prognIiIl are 10:
1. Increase the housing supply by provi<flIlg for the development and preservation of affordable
bousing for \ow and moderate income bouseholds, especWly ...ruor.; provi<frng hoIaing servkes
aM iJIformaIioo on IenaJ>tIlandIord rules and regulation., fair housing laws, housing placement,
and shared houling opportunities; resources for the homeless IlC oI-risk of becoming bomeless
popuIaIion.
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2. Rehabili_ or acquire community-wide facilities aiding those ",i~~ pbysical or menial disabilities,
the elderly or oIhm with special _, and the provision of supportivo services benefiting same_
3, Program administratioo and overhead.
Every activity proposed is intended 10 meet at least one of !be three National objectives establislled by
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which are to:
A. Give prioriJy 10 activities wbicl! will benefit low and moderate income families
B. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum. or bligh~
C. Meet an urgent <:ommunity deveinpment need where current condition. threalen the health or
wdWe of the community.
1991-1992 AUQgtioo
The City of Palo AIIO expects 10 IeCeive • CDOO entiUement grant from the Department of Housing
IIId Urban Devek>pMent (HUD) in the amount of $598,000. An additional $436,886 will be available
for rcallocalion, ropresenting program income and unspent funds from various projects in prior years,
Tho DlI\iority of the reprogrammed funds are available due 10 the termination of the City's Housing
Improvement PrograJD_ The total available for allocation for the 1991-1992 program year i.
$1,024,886, The activities recommended for funding and the local and national objectives !bey are
intended 10 meet are Jisted in Table 1 .
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CITY OF PALO ALTO 1991·1992
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVmES
1. CaIbolic Charities of Sarna Clara Counl)'. Long Term
Can: Ombudnnan Program. Complaint investiptloo and
Idvoc:acy oorvices 10 Palo Alto's elderly resident.! living
in IWlIiD& and Jaidc:Dtial care facilities. Citywide.
2. Community Services "'met of Mountain VIeW. Senior
noootime bot mal and ""';.Ii ... """ program 10 pn1lllOOo
indoopalllcDce and odf-sufficiency. Cilywide.
3. Emeiji .... ., Bowing Consortium. Horneless shelters.
Temporary emexgdlC! sbcIter and supportive se<Yices for
bomeIess individuals and families Ihroughout Santa Clara
County. Citywide.
4. Family Service AssociaIion. Women's drug abuse pre
vatticn program. Counseling, treatment and infonnalion
and Jefemol services for cIlemically dep<:ndent women
and tbcir families. Citywide.
s. lJmovaIive Bowing. Shared housing program. Housing
Jefemoland Cl>lJllJeling for shared housing matches espe
cially for low incomeIpreviously homeless individual.
and 1iuni1ies. Citywide.
6. Peninsula Area Information and JWerraI Service. Ren!l!.l
housing information regarding !be right.! and respon.
sibilities of both tenanU and landlords. Rcfem.l 10 medi
ation ..rnces where appropriate. Citywide.
7. Senior Coordinating Council. Shared hou!riog program.
Bousing Jefemol and CI>IJIIJeIing for shared housing
matches especially for ..mon. Citywide.
8. Utban MiDisby. Homeless support services and p[().
gtamJ. Counseling, shelter services and general assis
tance 10 !be bomdess population. Citywide .
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2,500
15,000
15,000
24,000
12,000
10,000
30,000
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9. City of Palo Alto. CDOO administration. Geroer.II
adminiJlrati ... eoq>CIISCS for openIioa of the CDOO pro
gzam. Citywide.
10. Mid·l'aIinsul& CiIizms for Fair Housing. Services to
promoIe an euviroruncaI of fair housing including com
plaint investiprinn, counsoIing and advocacy. Citywide.
HousID&IOwnnmlty F"dlili •• lll.ollabllhatloD
11. City of Palo Alto. SeMces to promote, develop and
maintain affunlable bou!Iin&. Direct and in<ImcI man
agement of existing low ODS! renl3l housing, planning
and otbc:r JpeCiaI activilies rda.ting to increasing low
income housing opportunilia. Citywide.
12. City of Palo Alto. Park Ao:euibility. Renovations to
5eIecIecI City parts or open space areas to improve ac
cessibility and utilizatioa by persons with disabilities.
13. City of Palo All<>. Senior Center Seismic Upgrade.
Partial funding for the design phase of the struclUraI
stn:ogthenirlg project for the City owned building which
is provided rent-free 10 the Senior Center. 450 BryanL
14. CoounUDity Association for Retarded (CAR). Renova
tiona and impt ... ements for the Botty Wright SWim
Cen=-wbic.h pr<Mdes tberapeuti<: swim opportunities to
...... resid<IIts wilh disabilities. S2S E. Charleston.
15. Lyttoo GanIem. Emergemcy generator. Rer.ovation to
provide for an ctnell!emcy back-up generator for the
facility wbic.h operates 318 affordable =131 units for
seniors and & 128 bed skilled nursing facility. 656
Lyttoo Avenue.
16. Mid-PaWwuIa Support Network for Batten:d Women.
RenovatioruI to sboIIer f"tilily <J<:CUpied by women and
Iboir children wbic.h will upgrade the heating, cooling
and lighting systemS. 200 Blossom. ML View.
17. Palo Alto AdoI_t Servi<:a Corporation. Caravan
Howe Repain. Variou.s rm,jor IqJOir and maintenan<e
projeas at the residential facility which houses emotion
ally or boiIavioraIly disIurl>ed adol=t girls. Improve-
81,000 3, A
24,333 I, A
107,200 2, A
40,000 2, A
40,000 2, A
64,735 2, A
67,592 2, A
20,000 2, A
39,000 2,A
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m<rIls include SI!'uI::IuRl rq>airs, lermite and dry rot
~, roofing and electrical rq>airs. 2361 High St.
18. l.ancIbankIRmtll Housing Acqw.;!ioo I'nlcrun. Acqui
siJion of IaDd aruII .... IdIabililation of aisIina ...,t11 units
foc low Income individual. or families. Citywide.
19. Ptrunsula Chik!ren', Caller (pcc). Fue Alarm System.
lmIaIla!ioo of. centralized fire aJarm syJlem 10 the
facility which provides speclal educatioo and mentll
bealth progIal1I.! for oeverdy diJturbcd cluldn:o, adoIes
ceDIs and their families. 3860 Middleficld Rd.
21). Second Harvest Food Bank. DiJtn1ru1ion Caller. Pn>
vides • portion of the capitll coots 10 construct • new
60,000 square foot food distribution facility. Agency
pmvides food 10 soup kitclleu., shelters, emergency food
providers, and brown bag programs which serve area
bomeIess and low Income _Is. Site is located at
the southeast comer of the Almaden Expressway/Curtner
Avenue interchange in San Jose.
21-Senior CoonIiDaling Council. Cold Storage. Provides
funds foc !he rq>airs to the facility" walk-in refrigeration
and fn:ezer units wbich support !he I1OOI1time senioc
nutrition program. 4SO Bryant St.
22. _ Coordinating Council. Home Repair Program.
SubsidiD:d minor bome rq>airs for Jower income dclerly
bomeowDen. Citywide.
23_ SIev<ruo.i; HOU3e. Deck Repair. RehabilitllioD and
npain 10 the decks COIUIeCtiDg !he facility', three build
ings. Housing project provides 135 senior adults wiL~
affordable housing. 455 E. Charleston Rd.
24. City of Palo AIlo. Direct costs rdating 10 the adminis
tration of !he rdlabililation prIljects including reclurlcal
assisIance and project monitoring. Citywide.
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15,710 2, A
25,000 2,A
3,400 2, A
15,000 2,A
5,000 2, A
45,667 3,A
Total 1,024,886
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£nvirDnmental Documents -City of P.la Alto
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Project Description/Title: t:QmfTlunity !Xve1opmenf Blacle. Grant Fund
Applications for 1991-1992
loc.tlon/Addr.ss: Various
Sponsoring Agency/Applicant: See ittaded sfle",."t~ _______ _
Address i~d Telephone of Applicant: See attached sheet--contiilct City of
palo Alto, oepartm§nt ~f COmmunity Servfces. (415) 329-2428
Application for: Conrnunitv DeveloDlTlent Blade Grant Funds
(e.g., zoning change, subdivision of property. architectural r~view, use
p ..... itj
Fee Receipt No. ~
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Based upon review of the project files, the undersigned member of the
Planning Department has concluded:
IXI Negative Decl,ration: The project ~as no significant environmental
fmpact~ No Environmental Impact Report is reQuired~ The reasons for
i Declaratfon are:
On the attached sheet
CI Ttte project Inay have a Significant enviror,menta1 impact. p.,!\
fnvironmental lmpact Repor-t w111 be prepared.
PJannTng D.partment Offlchl, i;;", [f ,~( .':ct":.:.." ? ___ ...;... ___ _
Planning Director~
Tne project has been 2pproved.
The project ~.s b.en denTed.
Revised B/I/79
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ENYIRONKENUL ASSESSMENTS 1991-1991
Twenty-six projects have been submitted for CDSG funding~
Two of the projects have had Environmental Assessments and Negative
Declarations approved by the Council. The environmental impact that would
result upon implementation of these projects has been found not to be
significant. Therefore, no further environmental action ~;ll be necessary~
l. landban'k/Rental H\Jusing Acqufsition Program
Pilo Alto Housing Corporation
Proposal: Progra~ provides funds for the acquisition of property
appropriate for new construction or existing units for low-income
housing.
2~ Sentor Home Repair Services
Sen10r Coordinating Counei1
Propcsal! Program pro~ides subsidy money for lew income seniors
unable to pay the full, non-subsidized repair rates.
Thirteen projects are categorically exempt and are n~t considered projects
•• defined by the C.liforDi. [nvironment.l Qu.lity Act (CEQA) guideline.
and are not subject to CEQA requirements.
Z_ Ombud$~an Program
Catholic Cnarities of Santa Clara County
Proposal: OngOing administrative support for complaint investigation
and advocacy services (or th~ frall elderl1~
2. Senior Noontime Meal and Socialization Program
Community Serv1ces Agency ~f M~untajn ~iew and los Altos
Proposal: Program administrati~n for agency providing noontime ~eals
and socialization programs for low and moderate income seniors.
3. Emerg2ncy Shelter Support
Emergency Housing Consortiu~
Proposal: Administrative support for progra~ providing shelter,
meals and support services to homeless.
C. Womenls Drug Ahuse Prevention Program
fiUIIily Service Assochtion of Santa Clari Valley
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Proposal: Admfnfstratlve" support for establishment of ~omen's drug
abuse prevention program.
5. Shared Housfng and Cooperative Community Services
lnnovatlve Housing
Proposll: Administrative support for program providing snared
housing counseling for low income residents.
6. Landlord and Tenant Information and Mediation Program
P.lo Alto ~r.a Information and Referr.l Service (PAAIRS)
Proposal: Administntive support for progtam providing unbiased
rental housing information regarding the rights and responsibilit;es
of tenants and landlords.
7. Affordable Housing Placement Services
Sacred Heart Community Service
Proposal: AdmjAistrative support to serve additional 400 clients
with affordable housfng placement information and referral.
8. Senior Shared Housing Counseling
Senior Coordinating Co~n'il
Proposal: Admirtistratfve support for shared housing counselfng
services.
9. Admirdstntion for H<lmeless
Urban Ministry Qf Palo Alto
Proposal: Administrative support for program providing services to
the locol homeless popUlation.
10. COBG Pro~ram Administration
City of Palo Alto. Human Services
Proposal: Prowision of f .. mds for He administration of the COBG
program.
1]. fair Housfng Services
Midpeninsula Citilens for Fair Housing
Proposal: Administrative support for counseling services regarding
fair housing ..
12. Program AdmInIstration
PaTo Alto Housing Corp~ration
Proposal: On·going administrative expenses for program providing for
low income housing and services.
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ConstJltants
City of Palo Alto, Public Works Engineering
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Proposal: Provision of funds for engineering~ structural and
architectural consultants to complete the design phase ~f project to
seismically upgrade existing facility.
The followin; eight projects are minor additions. alterations or
acquisitions of existing facilities and are categorically exempt from
environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
1. Park Accessibility and Handicapped Improvements
City of Palo Alto, Community Services Department
Proposal: funds to install specialized structur~s in conjunction
with existing program to upgrade facilities.
2. Renovations to Betty Wright Swim Center
Community Association for Retarded, [nco
Proposal: He~lth and safety renovations including vestibulf-handicap
accessibility tD existing faciljty~
3~ Emergency Generator
lytton Gardens
Proposal: Purc~ase and insta11ation of emergency generator
equ fpme,lt .
4. Snelter Rtnovation
Mid-Peninsula S~pport Network
Proposal: Installation of replacement heating and cooling system in
existing facility.
5. Caravan House Repairs
Palo Alto Adolescent Services Corporation
Proposal: Structural repairs, roofing and electrical repairs to
existing facility.
6. fire Alarn System
Peninsula Children's Center
Proposal: Installation of central fire alarm systtm.
7. Repairs to Cold Horago facility
Senior Coordinating Council
Proposal: Replacement of condensing units i~ existi~g walk-in
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8. Repairs to E.terior Decks
Stevenson House
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Proposal: Repairs to remove safety hazards. fa two existing general
use decKs.
Following final approyal of I specific pr~jectt more complete £nvir~nmental
review records satisfying HUD requirements will be prepared for the
follo~ing application.:
I. Sroup Home Acquisition
Casa Say
~roposil: Funding to be used to reduce mortgage debt on existing
residential facility_
2. ta C.asita Acquisition
Peninsula C.hildren's Center
PrDposal~ Funds for acquisition of exlsting facility serving
developmentally disabled children.
3. Construction of Replacement Food Distribution Center
Second HarYest food Bank
Proposal: fundi~g for a portion of capital costs to c~nstruct 60 ,000
square foot distribution facility to replace existing 23,000 square
foot faci 1 ity.
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ENY!RONMENTAL ASSES~ENT
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Negatt~e Declaration has been prepared by the Palo
Alto Department of Planning and Community Environment for the project listed
below. 1n accordance with A~B. 886, this document will be availab1e for re~;ew
and comment during a 21-day inspection perted beginning Friday, April 25, 1991
to Monday • .May 20, 1991, during tne howr-s of 8:00 z.m. to 12:00 noon and' 1:01)
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the .Planning Department, fift" floor,Civic Center, 2S\l
Hamilton Avenue, Palo A1to, California.
This item will be considered by the City Council at a D'leeting tentativel,Y
scheduled for Monday, May 20, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., in the Palo Alto City Council
Chambers on the first floor of the Civic Center, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue.
Palo Alt~. C31ifornia.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 1991·1992: The Cit] of Palo
Alto proposes an application to the Department of Housing and Urban De¥elcpment
for COlMlunity Development Bled ~rant funds to be 'Used for var-ious purposes
primarjly benefitting housing cou~~eling and senior services. File No. 51-EIA-
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TO BE PUBLISHED 4/19/91
Times Tribune PLA 90050
EnvAssesjig
KENNETH R. SCHRE!BER
Director of Planning and
Cormunlt,Y Environment