HomeMy WebLinkAbout0224.094April 7, 1994
THE HONORABLE CIT'\' COUNCIL
Palo,Alto, Californ~a
Attention: Finance Committee
Hembers of the Council:
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This report transw.its the recommendations of City staff and the
CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee (CAe} for the expenditure of
Community Development Block Grant Funds (or the 1994-1995 program
year. 'I'he City received twenty l"equcsts for funding~ totaling
$1,433,421. The am0unt available tor allocation is $1,094.513.
Attachment A summarizes the funding requests, and Attachment B
provides an .analysis of specific funding requests and
recommendations. City staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee
concur on all 1994-95 funding recommendations.
DISCVSSr°.H
Soyrce of Funds
The City of Palo Alto receives funds annually from the U.S.
pepal.'tment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an
entitlement city under the CDBG Program, authorized by Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
The primary objective of the Aet is "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. ~
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l:lll1L RegulatioDs
Hud regulations require that, in the aggl.'egatc, a minimum of 70
percent of the funds be spent on activities which are of benefit
to low and very low income pet'sons. Additionally, all eligible
projects must meet one of three national objectives:
o Activities which are of benefit t.;.o low and veq .. · low
income persons;
C Activit'iee \"hich aid in the prevention or elimin~tion
0f slums or blight; or
o Activities which meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency 01' posing a serious and
immediate threat to the health or ,,,elfare of the
community.
Palo Alto has historically expended all of its CDBG funds on
activities ~"hich benefit low and very low income pel.-sons, The
most recently released HUn income data for Santa Clat'a County
define median income for a family of four as $59,300. HUD
currently caps the low income limit in Santa Clara County <It 67
percent of median ($39,700 for a family of four), and the V(~ry
low income limit at 50 percent of median ($29,650 for a family of
four) .
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The total funds available tOl.' allocation in the 1994-1995 program
year are $1,094,513. The tmnu.e:l:l entitlement grant from HUD will
be $766,000, an increase of 9 percent over. tho previous year's
all'ocation of $700,000. In addition to the grant, the following
funds are available for allocation:
$100,000 Projected program income for 1994/95.
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Program income is defined as income directly
generated from the use of CDBG funds_ The main
sources of funds are from payments on loans 'made
with' CDBG funds, or from rental income in excess
of expenses on property acquired or improved with
CnBG funds_ The majority of CDBG program income
is received from loan repayments unde);' the City's
Housing Improvement Program {HIP) single family
rehabilitation program. Although currently m'aking"
new loans only on an emergency basis, the HIP has
a portfolio with a value of approximately $800,000
in deferred and low interest loans.
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$200,000 .Act:uill program income received in excess of
preyiously. projected 'amounts for fiscal years
1991-\993. As interest rates fell and loans were
refinanced, the number of payoffs from the HIP
program waf:.\ substantially grea.ter than projected.
$28,513 Reallocation of grant funds previously allocated r but uJlspent,
Funding Catego~~
"The rr.aJority of COEIG funds is to be used for capital projects
such as now hO\iSlil9", land acquisition. relocation l architectur~l
barriE'll' t"eooval l site clearance, housing rehnbil i tatioTI I historic
preservation, eC()llomic development 1 or othel' similar activities.
Two other categories of funding, PubJic Service and Progra1'1l
Admln~6tration. are also allowed.
fo'\lndlng in the ·Public Service-category is limited to a maximum
of IS percent of the annual grant, plus 15 percent of estimated
pH)9J.'ar..' inco.'~.e from the current year (1993-1994). The maximum
funding in thir. category for 1994/95 is estimated to be $137,400.
bal.ed upon program income projections of $150.000 for 1993/94.
Funding iri t.he "Program Administration" category is limited t.O a
maximum of 20 pe:rcent of the annual grant, plus 20 percent of
estitl".ated pl'ogl."am income fo\" the succeeding year (1994/95), The
maximum funding allowed for 19'94/95 under this category is
$173,200 1 based upon program income projections of $100 1 000 for
1991/95. '{'he oervice cont.ract for fair housing, as well as City
staff t.imc r.pe.nt on overall p:rogl'am administration, is eligible
f01: l'eimbul.·sement under this categOl'-Y. City staff time spent on
spec: fic' capital project9 rna)' be considered a "project deliveryrl
e:k-penee, and not subject to the 20 percent limitation.
~ltll~~JP~icipatiQn
Pederal regulations :t"equire that citizens .receive information on
a corrlnunity' 8 pk,'oposed CDBG program in a marmer which provides
for timely examination, appraisal and comment. To address this
·r~qu1rement and encourage citizen parti cipation in the CDBG
process, the Palo Alto City Council adopted a revised Citizen
ParticipSltion 'Plan on Decem.ber 13, 1993. The new plan
€:::;ta"blished a nine-rnernbel-(,DBG Citizens AdvisOl'Y Committee (CAe)
Ads WC1"e placed in the Palo Alto Weekly on December 31, 1993 and
January 5. 1994 to recl'uit new members. In accordance with the
Citizens Participation Plan, new Committee members were selected
and appointed by the Mayor from the applications received. This
year's CAe members are~ Cr.aig Barney, Beverly Clayton, Margot
Goldberg, Karen Gl.-eydanus, Barbaya Harley r Susan rJuenberger I
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Carla Schneidcl-:nan, Helen T~o. ~nd Roy Blitzer.. the Human
Relations Commission Liaiso.n.
Public meetings wore held on January 2'/~ FcbrUlu'Y J., Peb)"-lIRt-y 17,
February 24, March 3, Ha:cch 17 and Match 24 at City lIall. Staff
and the CAC reviewed all :rcCJuasts for funding .and interviewed
repre.genta:tives of each of the: applic:ant agenci(Jo9 lo t-each
consensuG' on their reco(T.rr.endations to council.
Punding I\pplicat1QIlJI
Applir:atione (o:t-coso funding we~:c: mailed ~o aJ1. .extended list of
area nonprofit agencies all Noverr,her-29~ 199); .nod a notice
arulouncing the avail?bility of funding applic?ticna wa~ published
in the Palo .Alto Weckl..y on Nover.l>91.-24. 1993, "f\.Venty Pl:oposille
totaling $1,433,421 "'(tro l"E:!ceived by the Febt:uar).' 4. 1994
deadline_
All funding applications ,",'ere f'creened fot-comt-'liance ',dth the
Cit}~'s Com.:nunity HouDing AtfordabiU.ty Strategy (CiH\S). the
adopted funding priorities in the Co;;t:;r.unit)t I.)cvelopr:<ent Plan, and
fedaral proj~ct eligibility rcquire:::ments. Additionally. othel"
factors considel.-ed in the staff and CTtC reco:r._T,endatiolls were:
the llrgenc~' of the pl'ogram or project; the effect of a delay {in
funding} on the services provided; project/agency l-eadines9;
financial foasibility of the pcogram 0.).-project; the numb e 1.' o[
J.OW income P;tlo Alto residents s€'xved: whether 01.' not tl1e requeot
increased the services provided 0:).' the nurrJJe:r: of cliento se:rvcdi
whether or not the sel.-viCe"(l: wex:c duplicated by other agencies;
the agencyl B previous pel'fot'mrUlce expel'iencc and anticipated
capacity to car1.-Y out the p).-o...Jram or project J" the availability of
other funding sourcea to the applicant; and 'Whether or not the
goals of the service eQuId bo obtained with leso funding.
Funding RecommendatiQns
qit.y etaff and the Citizens Advisory COflH.'TIittce concur on all
recommendations fo.r ,funding for the 1994/9S program yeat·. These
recommendations 'ire summarized on the chart in Attachment A, and
explained 'in more detail in AttadHnellt B,
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the finance Committee recommend to the City
Council approval of the following:
1. The funding allocationR. as l"ccorr.menaed by staff and the CAe
in Attachment B. be included in the 1994 -1995 CnSG Pl.-ogram_
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2. 'Staff be authorized to submit to fWD, by the May 31, 1994
deadline, the "Final Statern,qnt ll application document which
olltlines the proposed Palo Alto 1994-95 CDnG Program and
inc::ludes the. required cEtrtificatioJl:B.
3. The Cit.y Manager , on behalf of the City, be authorized to
execute the HuD application '/Hld any othor necessary
documents concern"lng the application and to otherwise bind
the City with respect to the application.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Manager
K8NNI>'TH R. SCI!REIB&R
Director of Planning and
Community Environtr'..ent
cc: Citizens Advisory Committee Members
Applicant Agencies
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Catholic Charities
Emergency Housing: CoDSCtI1ium
lr.nova: ive Housing
Palo Alto Housing Corporation
Urbao Ministry
Outreach & Estort Inc,
Outreach & Es<ort Inc, .
Arbor Free Clinic
Peninsula Center for Blind
1994195 CDBG REQUEl.'TS }'OR FUNDING
AND FUNDING RECO~~1ENDATIONS
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ProgramJ.fw.im FlUIllln&
wng·lenn tare ombudsman
Sheller services
Shared housing
I&Rlhousillg counseling
Homele..-.s services
Payee program
Spe<:ial needs lIansportat ion
Medical care for homeless
Services for blind
Subtotal
13,894
10,300
12,306
38,000
53,000
127,500
Mkl·peninsula Citizens tor Fair Housing
City of Palo Alto
Fair housing servke-s
Grant administration/project
delivery
17,500
178,300
Pacmc Art League AccesSibility • Senior Coordinating Council Senior home repair 10,000 Stevenson House A=ibility • Emergency Housing Consortium Transi tiona! house -floor rcpa irs • Emergency Housing Consollium Shelter acquisition • Social Advocates for Youth Casa, Say renovJlttoJ'lS • City of Palo Alto Park acceSSibility improvements • Palo Alto Housing C<lrporalion Arastradero }'ark acquisition • City of Palo A Ito New Housing l).evclopmen t 456,117
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• Capit&1 Projects Vary from Year to Year Totals N/A
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14,311
17,500
20,000
61,000
64,000
9,550
23,305
13,000
27,07Q
249,736
16,275
180,000
23,410
11,000
75,000
8,000
50,000
10,000
60,000
400,000
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$1,433,421
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StaIT & CAe
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12,500
37,000
54,000
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137,000
16,000
180,000
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10,000
45,000
345,000
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A1Tl\CJ.l"fENT B
STAFF AND CAC FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR 1994195 CDBG FUNDS
fVBIlC SEK'lK:!l-Al'l'./lliWNS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
26'25 :lanker Rood, Suile 200
San Jose, CA 95134-2101
PlOj<cI Till.,
R«l,uest for Funding:
1993194 Funding,
Roconunend!t.tion:
Long Tenn Care Ombudsman Pcogram
$ 14,311
$ 13,894
$ 13,000
Agency provides confidenlial advocacy :too complain! lnvC'.sligalion servtces to (he
approximately 950 residents of Palo Alto's six nursing and eight residential care facilities
serving too frail elderly. Trained staff and community \'olunle~rs investigate complaints,
including abuse, and advoc.ate for quality patient care .
. R«'ofluHcndalion: All current contract objectives have been met or excce-<led. Services are
ncceS&'lI)'. and not duplicated by any other agency. 1he funding recommendation, however,
is a .slight rOOuC"lion from last )rear's due to the face that Palo Alto's lolal share of rhe
program rost is higher lhan the proporiLOn of facilities: served in Palo Alto. Any future
funding increases shoufd be contingent upon a more e~lJitable distribulion of fundillg and
service levels llLfOughoot lhe County.
Frl\!ERGENCV HOUSING CONSORTI1JM
P. O. Bo" 2346
San Jose, CA 95109
Proje<:1 Tille:
R«l,utSi for Funding:
1993/94 Fund iog'
Rocomrocndalion:
Servkes for Homeless Persons
$ 17,500
$ 10,300
$ 10,500
Agency provides emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless men, women and
fami! ies with children throughou t Santa Clara Couney. Emergency Housing Consortium
operates the Family Living Center in Santa Clara. lhe winter shelters at the National Guard
Armorie.s in Sunnyvale, San lose. and Gilroy. and. various transitional housing programs in
San losc. Agency anlicipates serving 112 persons, whose last s1gnifLtant address was Palo
A!to, with 2,500 sheller nights illihe 199419$ contract year. .
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Recomntendatioll: OJrrent conLTatt objectives have been mel or exceeded.
R-xommelidatioh is for )it 2% incruse Q\'cr the current funding level.
INNOVATIVE HOUSING
4S1 Kins'l~y A\"nue
Palo Alto, CA 9-1301
Proj«;t Title:
Request for rundiog:
1993/94 Fuootng'
Reoommeoo.tK>n,
Supporth'c Shared & Transitional Housing ;,n Palo Alto
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$ 12,306
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Inno\-'all\'t Housing rn.;Iin.t..ains supponi\'c shared .and IfJnsilLonal h.ousing programs which
pW'r"jde !oc.tll ~rron.uble h()u~'n8 QPtlons (or w"l)' low illCome families. The majority of
dienB se{\'oo by lOOse program'!> tire 31nglc rart-flls and their (hildrcn. Agenc)' prov~de$ case
m«nagcmcnt and life-skill ;:oul\~tins sen;,h:~s which hdp diel1ls achieve independence and
acce..,<;; neodN :wci~1 ~fltk("$.
&xonuoendatio.:1: AU current contratl objtXtiw5 ha\"c Ixen mel or extee.ded. The
roconUl~oded rUnding reprcs.tnls a 2% irx:rt-3SC O\'(:r the f:unenl funding level.
PALO ALTO HOUSING CORPORATION
540 Cowpe, Street, Su ite G
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Project Title:
RCqut',Sl for I~unding:·
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Rcoommcoolliion:
tl)\~'+locome nou~ing &rvkes:
Slil,ooo
$38,(1(l()
$37,000
lb¢ mission of the Palo Allo lloosillg CQrporalion is to foster. de\,elop. acquire, and operate
low and moderate irXxffllC hoI.uing In Palo Alto. 1be funding requesled is ~o support services
whkh iocru.s.e lhe affon:1able hou~lllg opponunilies in Palo Alto. 1be following categories
of funding ' .... ·ere proj>o.soo: Inronn8:tion and referral· $'16,000; ~enant counseling· $6,000;
Housing "'i;lI.oce Directory Upd'te -$1,(1(l(); CDIlG-eligible DMR Program
Administration· $15,000; devclopmerd' or a compulcril..ed aSS-:l manageincm plan· $20,0011;
and $3,(1(l() for the r<qui,«\ HUD audit.
Re<:ommerxlalion: The rec('lmmend,Hioll is to fund the following talegories of services:
SJ.S,JOO fOT informal ton and rtferral .and le-nant counsellng, represenling a 2% increase over
fhe rurrent funding leveJ; Sl5.lXXl ror ronsulting ser\'ic~s to help produce an overaH asset
m,nag<ment pi,"; and $6,700 for CDDG-eligible BMR program administration_ There
funding levels are roruistellt with {he (onlr<'!cl objectives aHained during the first half of the
Wirenl program yC<.r. Tenan! COlBlscling ~s in-.::luded in infomlation and referral, since
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performance objrclives have been below eX{XXlal1oru in 00111 r.alcgorit.$. Funds are provided
In the current year for the proouNion, disrribulion and updating of the Ilotl~.lng As-sislaoce
DirC<iOIY. CDBG-<ligible BMR program .dminiSl""ion is I\'du<<<l h«:al><t 199tI9} ,va,
considered an unusual year l in that four new CDBO<<:ligib!e units Cal1)C into lhc program.
The asset management plan is rtd~,C(:d due fO fund ing consl ra"inls.
URBAN MINISTRY
P. O. Box 213
Palo Alto, CA 94302
Projc<t Title:
Requesl for Funding:
1993/94 Funding:
Recommendation:
Serv i<os for Homele ..
$64,000
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$54,000
Thh: agency provides emergcoc)' assis.ta!>ce. 2nd SL'pPQl1i\'C ~ri.·kfS (0 !.he 10C<11 h..'l1';{>k~ and
very low ~ome popul.alion. Servkes inctude ~1amng of the drop.ill (.emer~ case
management assistance, money roanag,wlCnt, admLnis.lr3tion of the nJl(l:ling chun:-h '!'hefter
program, the clothe-s closet aoo the rood clo~r. locrea$Cd fundin,g i-s r~\I{::slcd in order Ii)
hire an additional part time bookkeeper to SCT'iC 6S"rat'hcr th;!O 50 perron'S in !hc money
management program.
Recom1]lcndation: Contraci obj«:I1\.'(·-s arc being mtl or e,,;(tedcd. The re-corruncooBlion i~
to increase funding by 2% over t1)o CUrRflt conlJact Ind. TIle ~&('ocy should l'o{:
commeoded fOT their services, and for implemenring th~ pa)'ee!hip program. 001 CDBO
funds are not available at this lune [0 iocre3w dle level of 3sslstanrt.
OU'I'REACJI ANO F.sCORT, INC.
97 East Brokaw Road, Suile 140
San Jose, CA 95112
Project Title:
Requesl for Funding:
1993/94 Funding:
Recommendation:
Representati\'e Pa)'ee Program
$9.550
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The mission of OUTREACH is to promole t~ 1I',II·be;n8 and seif·dctcnnia.tion or at·risk
elderly and disabled persons of Santa Clara County by providing scr"ke$ th:1I redlXc their
isolation and increase their aClive urilizatton of available COmmUnlly SUppOI1 scn'kc5. This
proposal is to expand a money management service in the Palo Alto area for clienls with
physical or mental disabiHties who are no longer able (0 manage their fHl.loces. Program
currently serves thirty Palo Alto residents and would be exp.md'ed 10 SU\'C an additional
twenty persons,
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Recommendation: Although the program has merij, the recommendation is to not rund 1tN::
expanded service. There is not sufficient evidence of existing need or coordinati<'n (or
referrals and support from exisling local social service agencic.s.
OUTREACH AND ESCORT, INC,
97 Brokaw Road, Suite 140
San lose, CA 95112
Projcct Tille:
Request for Funding;
1993/94 Funding:
Recommendation:
Special Neods 1'r.n;portalion
$23,305
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This proposgl would provide door to door paratransit s.ervlcc-s fOf eligible indi\'iduals umble
to independenlly access public fixed route (bus) transportation. In accordance with
transportation changes inandated by the Americans with Disabilities A{;l (ADA), the Sai'lla
Clara County Transit District (SCCTD) assumes responsibility for counly-wide paratransit
services on July I, 1994. The SCCTD (onlra<:IOO with OUTREACH thmugh a (ompelilh-c
bidding process 10 function ~s the bwker for paratransit services (:ounly-wide. and a~.sumi(1g
the Palo Alto/Stanford service area from Projecl Mobility on luly 1. J994. Agenc)' pIOpos.ed
to provlde additional paralransit services to Palo Alto above and beyond what is mand,ued b)'
"the County contract.
Recommendation: Funding for this projocl is not recommended at this time due ti) IOC many
unknown facrors surrounding this enormous change in the pararraruit service delivery 31\!a,
Money from the County which used to sponsor the Project Mobilil)' Program should, in
theory, sustain the same number of riders and Irip levels as before. Future cQosideralLons
for supplemental fundtn,g for this program should be based on aCLual, documented needs for
addttional rides, rider subsidies. or program eligibility criteria.
ARlIOR }'REE CLINIC
clo American Red Cross
~ Hamillon Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Project Tille:
Request for Fundil1,ll:
1993/94 Funding:
Recommendatlon:
Optometry Services for the Modicolly Indigent
$13,000
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The Arbor Free Clinic provides frce medical care for members of Ihe community who are
·without medical insurance and without the means to pay for medical care. 'The clinic is
operated on a .... o!unteer ba~is by Stanford medical student'S and at(cnding physicians from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Sunday at the Palo Att() location of tbe American Red Cros'S.
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The proposal identifles the pro'VlsLon of optlcal and dental services for this population as a
growing, unnlet need. Arbor proposes to provide eye exams and supply eyeglasses for
patients suffering from visual impainnetlts. Funds would be used to reimburse 3 local
optometrist for the cost of equipment and supplie.o;:,
RecommeDilillicn: FunrJing j~' not ff'-eommended for this program due to lhc limiled
availability of funds. City .raft arnl tl1e CAC, however, wish to commend the medical
students for the extraordlnary service they 'are performmg for the communily.
PENINSULA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
4151 Middlefield Road, Suite 101
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Project Titl •. :
Request for Funding:
1993/94 Funding:
Rewmmendat1on:
Rehabilitation Services for Low lncome Palo Alto
Visually Impaired Res.ident'i
$27,070
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Peninsula Cenler for the .Blind (PCB) provides counseling. infonnation and referral. mobility
trainhlg, enrichment ac(i\'ities, daily living skills instruction, and other rehabilit:uion services
for blilld and vi!!ou!llly impair~d residents of San Mateo a.oo Santa Clara counties. PCB
curreIllly serves 950 clients per year, 102 of whom are from Palo Alto.
Recommendation: FundiJig is tCtommellded at Lhe Je\'el of $10,000 to reduce the waiting list
for persons in need of services. The funding is contingent upon ihe mrmey being used to
benem new clients, not curcently being served, who either live. or work in Palo Alto.
ADMINISTRATION
MID-PENINSULA CITIZENS t'OR FAIR ROUSING
457 Kingsley A,'enue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Proje<:t Tide:
Request for Fundir.g:
1993/94 Fun<ling:
Recommendation:
Fair HallS lng Services
$16,275
$17,500
$16,000
Agency provides investigation, counseling ~'nd legal referral for victims of hous.ing
discrimination as well as community oulrelch and education regarding ho'Us.ing rights.
$2,000 in current contract was to provide a 112 day workshop on fair housing.
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R«ommcndation: Cunent contract objeclivc.s are down slightly at the mid-year point in the
aetas of consultations and cases. The fair housing seminar held on December 4, 1993 was a
$Ucc~Mful communi!)' fair housing. wucalional effort. A two percent increase over the
cum.n! flJoding Ic\'el is nxommcnded (lUinus the $2,000 one time expense for me fair
hou!iog wor~.hop).
CITY OF PALO ALTO • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
. COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
250 Hamilton Ayenue
Palo AllO, CA 94301
Pro~l TiUe:
R"lur->\ (or Funding:
1993194 I'u rxl ing:
Ret.xmU:ueodation:
Program Administration
$180,000
$178,300
$180,000
Fundlng is for admJl1islrati\'c managernenl oflhc CDBG program ($J55,OOO) and 10 pw\'idr.
projlXl dcli\"ery 5ervk~s ($'25,000) 10 bring capilal and housing projects [0 completion.
Funds wHl pay for slaff and/or (ot\5ullanllime to admin.ister HUD programs, including
C[)BG 2100 HOJ\!E (10 !he extent aHowabJe), provide tecnnic.al assistMlce and monitoring
guid"nce: '0 nonprofits on fooeral contract compJiar:<:e issues, to a$.Si~t in the preparation of
lhe new Housing Element of the Comprehens ..... e Plan. prepare lin annual update of the
COllmlUn..i1y Housing AfroroabHity Strategy (CIIAS), and rt.spond 10 sweeping new reporting
l'C'qUirCmCOIs from HUD under the newly required ·ConsoHdated Plan"',
Rocornmc-I)dalion: Funding n:commendation is a one percent increase O\'er the level at which
the COBa pro8r.lm has been funded for the past IWQ years. It should be noted that ongoing
staff exPenses for alt City employees is increasing at a rate greater than one (1) percent. The
City Gt-n.cral Fund has to absorb incre-..ases in excess of one percent.
PUBUC J'ACnlnlJ.S.Ml.QThfrRQ.\'JlMfiliIs,
PACIFIC ART I.EAGUE
668 Ramona Siree!
1'010 AIIO, CA 94301
Projecl Tille,
Request for Funding:
1993194 Funding:
R~ommendalion:
First Ftoor Conversion faT Accessibility
$23,410
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AgerIC)' is a multi· faceted arts organization dedicated 10 excellern:e in art instruction,
e.'~hlbilions and conununiry servke. A variely of classes and workshops are offered to
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chilr1ttn, adults and ~nror cilizens. A traveltng Ar1 Prognuri provides art in.'ilruclion to
speCial children conOned Co hospiT.I •• ,belters, lntemlediaTe ogenei .. , and )'outh groups
ineluding children who ... ",onomi<~lIr disadv.nl3ged. disabled, aodlor physicall)' and
emotionally .bused. Propo..<al would make modiHcalions to firsl floor and res,room are .. of
building so thaI It meers ADA o=lbilily 't""lards.
Reco~ndalion: Although lhis agenty provkles .an imporu.nl scrvKe to !he tC'mmurtity. the
proJecl did Il<lt have tho wne urgency as some of the othor p,oi«l, pre!ented for funding.
Fllnding I, 001 .e<:omn><nded .t this limo.
SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL
450 Bry.nl Sn«1
Palo Allo, CA 94301
Ploj""t Tille:
Request for Funding:
1993194 Funding:
Recommend til ion:
Scni{J,r HOrM R<'paiF P.wgnlnl Sub:3.Klic-s
SII,OOO
510,000
$11,000
This progf'Jm pro\'i&-s p;b~idil('d hOfH(',' repair .ser .... kes [0 ioo)lflc eligible P,.'IIo Alto
homeowners who art 60 )'t.?JJS of age N older. The-program ("rubles St:ni~lrs to remain in
their own homes as rong as po~~hlt, li;OO helps 10 maintain the quality or the eXis.ting housing
stock within l'alo Allo. I:urrds tlr-e u~d 11.,1 rcimoorr.e (or subsidy pa)'lnenls ror those uoal)!e
to pay lbe rc<: for servke. The pto~,am odd",,,,, til< hear,h, "roty ,nd IlOlJ,lng nools of
the low income SC-l1ior po~l~tion.
Reconunenda(jon: Current contr3ct obj«tivcs hii\'C b«n n~' or exceeded. Full funding is
recom!nenJcxJ with ltlt (:ontiicionlJlal l~-sec es.tablis.h a wriuc), method and PH)cCSS for
eval1l3ling cUHomer salisfsclLOII with U~ Home R~p.air Program.
STEVENSON HOUSE
4S5 Bast Charle.lon Rood
Palo Allo, CA 9430)
Project T;,I¢:
Request for fUnding:
199.1194 funding:,
RCl:ommendation:
Renovation 10 FatHilyl~ Common Artas to Comply with ADA
Requirements
$75,000
S50,OOO (File Al3rm and !lecking Repairs)
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Stevenson House is a senior residenllal (acility providing 120 unirs. of affordable housing for
approximately 135 independently functioning, older adulls. F\ulds aTC requesled (0 inslall a
\'oice annuncialoT in the elcv3cor, rcoo\'atc six·shower SI311s in priv3te residential unils . .and
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modify the common area public re5lrooms. drinkmg fountaLns and tclcphoocs to ~J.(t ADA
requirements.
Recommendation: Although accessibility compliance is. a v.'Orthy 803}, the Commiuc(. dO('~
not recommeoo funding for this. project in this fu..Tlding lo\.md. S~twen..s.on House N;S b«-n tilt
redpi.ent of a number of cnBO gr.lnts over the past few )'cars for variQUs capital
improvement projeclS,
EMERGENCY 1I0USING CONSORTIUM
P. O. Box 2346
San Jose, CA 95109
!'roje<:t Title:
Request for Fund ing:
1993194 Funding:
Recommendation:
Transitional Housing Floor Repair
$8,000
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Emergency Housing ComQrtium (EHC) is r~esling furxtiog 10 replace: worn, uQ'f,.,lni'&,),
flooring in a seven unit apartment compfcx localed at 1089 N. 5th SU\.~l in San J(\~. lbt
facility provides affordable, £nmsjtional housing whldl allows (c-nam~ tM. lime 10 a .. '\:i"~S
services and addr~~ the i~ues which have prevemoo thern from ti\'ing inckpeodcnll)'.
Re<:ommerxialion: TIle Commiuee does oot Ic<:onunend funding ror [his projocr. The efrOrl
and papecwOIk required to comply with federal regulati.:ms (or a rcl;nh'cty "Sfll-llW (".apilill
improvcment is not cost effective.
EMERGENCY HOUSING CONSORTIUM
P. O. Box 2346
San Jose, CA 95109
Project Tifle:
Request for FUnding:
1993/94 Funding:
Rceommendation:
Rehabilitation of New Regional En~t'gtoc)' She-Her
$50,000
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$50,000
EHC is proposing to acquire and rehabilitale a building located at 1020 Timolh), Drive in
San Jose in order for it to be used as a regional emergency homeless shelter. Wilh the
anticipated closing of the cold weather annories in (he win!er or 1995, local providers or
services for the homeless ha ... ·e been seeking a facility which could continuc 10 sene Ihe
County homeless popuration on an emergency basis. The shetler would be open )'tar-roooo,
providing an eslim,ted 5,300 unduplicaled individuals with 61,600 sheller days. Funds are
also being solicifed from other cities in Santa Clara COUO!y. "me propo$3! submitlcd to lhe
City of Palo Alto is to fund a ponton of the strutturnl retubiJilalion work.
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Re«JIlllIl<Ddation, Slaff and the Cilizens Advisory Comnlillee support the sbeller coIKepl,
but wOuld like 10 stipul." lhhllhe Palo Allo COBG funds be ""nnarked 10 help fund the
aeq uisition poItlon of the projed rather thaI} the reilOv31ions -' There are mallY unknmVl\S
abou: the project at this lime, but it is more likely that the funds could be used in the
1994195 fiscal year if they were spent Oil acquisition. A final commitment to the project
would be cO-'I'Jtingen! upon compliance with all federal regulations. a favorable appraisal,
appropria'te zoning: and envirorunental assessmem, and: the approval of rite City'of San Jose as
Ihe le.d COBG agency,
SOCIAL ADVOCATES FOR YOUTn
1072 Saratoga,Su,'nyvale Road, #A-208
S!ID, Jose, CA 95129
Projcct Title,
Request for Funding:
1993/94 Funding:
Roconunenda([on:
Casa SAY Rehabilitation 4 A Runaway
and Homeless Youth Shelter
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
Social AdvOl'.ales for Youth (SAY) responds to the <risis needs of Santa Clam County youth
and their famines. The agency provide.o;: crisis: residential lfeatment services through the Casa
SAY program, delinquency prevention services, drug abuse prevention and day treatmeN
services, independent living skills trairnng, and residential services for abused. negkctoo,
runaway and homeless youlh. The propo~l is to fund a rehabilitation project. including a
new roof, at the Casa SAY re.'iidential facility loca!ed at 509 View Stre~t in Mountain View.
The project received $10,000 in COBG funds in Ihe 1992193 fiscal ye.r, bUi funds have not
been spent due to the escalation of-the scope of work. The project now appropriately
addresses building code and lIUD Section 8 liousing Quality Standards compliance,
Recommendation, Slaff and the CAC r=mmend funding, Additional project funds have
also been requested from the City of Mountain View. The agency provides a critical number
of "crisis" shelter beds available for runaway or homeless youth in the North Coun~y.
CITY OF PALO ALTO -DIVISION OF PARKS. AND GOLF
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Project Title:
Request for I'unding'
1993194 Funding,
'Recommendation:
Palo Alto Park Accessibility Improvement Project
$60,000
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$45,000
TIlls proposal is to e.nhance the accessibility of the surfaces and playground equipment at
Briones, Robles, Cameron and \Verry Parks so lhac they are u~ble by persons with
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disabililks. The project c-alls for the removal and repla~menl of some types of pl,1Y
equipment, and the repl.<:emcnt of park path surfaces to support access to anrl from the play
areas and the (;({uipmc.ot.
Rc<:ommend~lion: The Committee recommeJ'tds funding for accessible playground equipment
at appropriate city park sites. Funding at a slightly rcduC(d le\'cl is recommended in order
l/ut othor capillll projects of a high priotity may be funded.
PALO ALTO HOUSING CORPORATION
540 Cowper Street, #201
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Project Ti tie:
R",.uest for Funding:
1993194 Funding:
Recommendation:
Arastradero ]'ark Apartments
$350,000 -$400,000
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$345,000
'jbe PAHC has requested fuooing to assiM ifllne acquishion of Arastradc[o Park Apartments,
a IIUD financed low-income homing complex. l{lC.ated at 574 Arastradero Read in PatD Atea.
The 66 unit complex is eligible for convers:ion to market rate units through (he sale of the
property under existing HUD regulations. A Low Income Housing Preservation and
Resident Homeownership (LlIlPRlIA) pr""," was adopted by Congress in 1990 to he!.9
preserve these at-risk affordable housing units. The PAHC request would provide for
prooevelopment and acquisition costs to purchase the complex a~ a Community Based
Organization in conjunction with the current tenants.
Recommendation: The Committee recommends funding for this imponant project. S345,O<X>
is rec(\~nded since almost $5,000 in housing development funds is bdng realtocated to the
curiel'll PAHe contract. This amount is: for predevelopment expenses ori the Aras:tradero
project which m2y be incurred prior to July I, 1994.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Department of Planning and ConununiL)' Environment
250 H runilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Project Title:
Request for Funding:
1993194 Funding:
Recommendation:
Housing Development Fund
$350,000
$456,117
$300513
The purpose of the Housing Development Fund is: to implement the City's CHAS
(Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) by crealing a pool of funds available OJ) an
ongoing basis to actively facilitate the devclopmcnt, rehabilitation and preservl'.lion of low
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l!>tOme housing. FlJnds could be useQ for prcdc\'clopmenl expeoscs. ,equisilion of land or
exlSiing buildings, rehabiliiOlion COSI<. relocalion, or Olilel ClJllG eligible expenses.
HO\l~lag 4e\'elopm.,:nl opportunities occur throughout the yc.ar, and due to the nature of Ihe
=1 estale !!W~<I. a 'l'Jk~ response is frequenlly "",.essary. The Cily will administer the
rUM and work closely with oonprofil bousiDg deve!opers and 5UPP(Hth'c housing providers
(1) projoct plopo",l, in order to iocr • .,. tbe supply of affordable housing in Palo Allo. The
Housi'~ I)e,'clopmenl Fund will include fUllds from several sources. p,ima,ily CDHG, City
Housing Rc ...... e .nd HO~!fl funds. Staff will return to Cooneil for approv.1 for funding of
specific pro)t<1S from Ule rund,. There is cu,rently " zero bala= in lite Housing
. Developmenl rund, .. all money p"'\'iou,ly ,U"" .. IOO has either been expended or
e"">JlI1IXr<d on housing pro.J«ts, i'o>sible housing projecls whi<h could presenl for f"ooing
Tn (be Iml9S 11",.1 )'e., inc Iud. a new Single Room Occup,ny lIolel (SRO), an apartmenl
oompl¢x fOr de,'cl<'pmenlally disabl<d adulls, or a shared housing projecl fo, low iocom.
slngle p..1rt'nl fAJnHit:s. rn past )'('~($. funds from the Housing Development Fund ha .... e been
us<d to 4...(.Sls\ 1[\ li',e u:qui~1til}n aoo rchabHiI<$il011 Qf the Barker Hotel; in conslrucling the
l.yttonlV M'n:ior housing pmjC(;t; aoo fOT preliminary upcn~s related to a housing pwject
for de,'clopm'f\lall.v di"'~IOO adults.
Reo..XmUlleOOllion: Fuooing is R'(".(Jmnltnd(d in Older thaI all options for arfordab!e housiLlg
OJ..-'POrtunitie.s can 00 put$Uoo.
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