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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - May 1, 2013 G-02 PHQi AGENDA ITEM -Z &1& CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION • TM AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Final 2013/14 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program MEETING DATE: May 1, 2013 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution approving the Final 2013/14 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 2013/14 Action Plan is the annual implementing document that provides a detailed description of each activity proposed for the - fiscal year, as well as the City's CDBG budget and goals for the fiscal year. The City expects to receive an estimated $597,871 in CDBG funds from the federal government for the coming fiscal year, a 5.1 percent reduction from 2012/13 that is based upon the most recent sequestration cuts. As per federal regulations, the Action Plan documents that were drafted following the City Council's action on March 20, 2013, and are attached to this staff report as Exhibit A, have been available for public review and comment the past 30 days. During that period, one letter was received from the Lodi community voicing support for the funding of the Spay/Neuter Program. That letter and staff's response to it, which are attached as Exhibit B, and any other comments received during this second Public Hearing, will be incorporated into the Final Annual Action Plan document which will be forwarded to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval. The City Council should authorize staff to make minor changes to the Consolidated Plan documents in response to notification of our actual allocation amount and comments received and deemed necessary by HUD. CDBG funds can be used for a wide range of community development projects as long as they meet a national objective. The national objectives are 1) to address the needs of low- to moderate -income persons, 2) to eliminate slum or blighted conditions, and 3) to resolve an urgent need. During the program year that begins July 1,. 2013, the City plans to fund public facilities improvements, infrastructure, public services, program administration, and the removal of material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or handicapped persons to publicly -owned and privately -owned buildings, facilities, and improvements. APPROVED: --� onradt Bartlam, City anager Final CDBG Action Plan for 2013/14 May 1, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Using a combination of CDBG, State HOME and other funding sources, the City's key objectives for the 2013-14 funding period include the following: • Improve the ability of elderly and disabled residents to access their homes, the City's public facilities, and City streets and sidewalks. • Increase the supply of affordable housing. • Improve the condition of the City's housing stock. • Improve public facilities benefiting low-income areas and targeted low-income populations. • Remove blighting influences in low-income areas. • Support community organizations to make improvements to their facilities. • Assist community-based organizations to provide fair housing and basic needs programs to target -income residents. CDBG Funding Recommendations Funding recommendations for the following categories: Planning & Administration, City projects, City service programs, community-based organization (CBO) projects, and CBO service programs, are listed below, with additional detail on the applicants and recommendations in Exhibit C (Summary of Final 2013/14 Recommendations) and Exhibit D (Distribution of 2013/14 CDBG Allocation). PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $119,574 CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS ($215,000) • ADA Retrofit Improvements ($100,000) • Hutchins Street Square — South Entrance ADA ($75,000) • Kofu Park ADA Improvements ($40,000) CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($62,000) • Spay/Neuter Program ($20,000) • Graffiti Abatement ($42,000) CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($173,617) • LOEL Center — Demo 125 S. Washington — Phase 11 ($155,617) • Housing Authority —Window Replacement ($18,000) CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($27,680) • San Joaquin Fair Housing — Fair Housing Services ($18,000) • Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($8,180) • Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market ($1,500) The Final Action Plan document must be adopted and submitted to HUD no later than May 15, 2013 in order to receive funding beginning July 1, 2013. Final CDBG Action Plan for 2013/14 May 1, 2013 Page 3 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT: CDBG are federal funds. Capital improvements allow for maintenance costs to be reduced. Administration costs are paid via a 20 percent set- aside of the grant funds. FUNDING AVAILABLE: 2013/14 Community Development Block Grant Ara yers, Deputy City Ma ger Konradt-Baftligm Community Development Director KB/jw Attachments: Exhibit A — Draft Annual Action Plan with Attachments Exhibit B — Public Comment letter and Staff Response Exhibit C — Summary of Final 2013/14 Recommendations Exhibit D — Distribution of 2013/14 Allocation •l=9011 2013-14 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary..................................................................................................................1 Objectives.................................................................................................................................1 Outcomes................................................................................................................................. 2 LeadAgency............................................................................................................................ 2 PublicReview and Comment............................................................................................... 2 II. Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3 Resources................................................................................................................................. 3 III. Activities to be Undertaken.................................................................................................4 Housing.................................................................................................................................... 6 PublicFacilities....................................................................................................................... 6 PublicServices........................................................................................................................ 7 Planning And Administration.............................................................................................. 8 GeographicDistribution........................................................................................................ 9 IV. Other Information.................................................................................................................9 Homeless and Other Special Needs Populations............................................................... 9 Addressing Obstacles to Meeting Under -served Needs......................................................................................................................................10 Efforts to Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing..................................................................................................................................10 Remove Barriers to Affordable Housing...........................................................................11 V. CDBG-Specific Requirements............................................................................................12 InstitutionalStructure..........................................................................................................12 EffectiveCoordination.........................................................................................................12 PublicHousing Needs.........................................................................................................12 Anti -Poverty Strategy..........................................................................................................12 Lead -Based Paint Hazards..................................................................................................13 MonitoringPlan....................................................................................................................13 TABLES Table 1 Proposed CDBG Activities and Projects Program Year 2013-14 EXHIBITS Exhibit A -- Location of Proposed Projects in Target Areas Exhibit B -- Location of Proposed Projects in Minority Areas APPENDICES (in final plan only) Appendix A - Form SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Appendix B - Certifications Appendix C - City Council Resolutions Appendix D - Public Participation Appendix E - Tables 3C City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.1 of 15 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2013-14 Action Plan is a one-year plan to address housing and community development needs in the City of Lodi, with a particular focus on the needs of low-income households. This is the fifth year of the implementation of the five-year Consolidated Plan. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan are implemented by the Neighborhood Services Division in the Community Development Department. The City estimates that it will receive $597,871 from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Unexpended prior year funds to be used in the 2013-14 program year are estimated to be $134,685. Uncommitted funds will be re -allocated through the mid -year amendment in the fall of 2013. This amounts to total resources of $732,556.00 for the 2013-14 program year. The City plans to meet its community development and housing needs by also applying for other grant funding sources, including HOME and CalHome funds available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. City staff encouraged citizen participation throughout the Action Plan process. This included consulting local organizations, holding public meetings, and encouraging public comment during the public review period. Using research and input from the public, City staff formulated the objectives and outcomes that are briefly described below. OBJECTIVES The City's key objectives for the 2013-14 funding period include the following: • Improve the ability of elderly and disabled residents to access their homes, the City's public facilities, and City streets and sidewalks. • Increase the supply of affordable housing. • Improve the condition of the City's housing stock. • Improve public facilities benefiting low-income areas and targeted low-income populations. • Remove blighting influences in low-income areas. • Support community organizations to make improvements to their facilities. • Assist community-based organizations to provide fair housing and basic needs programs to target -income residents. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.2 of 15 OUTCOMES Housing The City will fund the weatherization of the Housing Authority's six -unit apartment complex in Lodi. Public Facilities Barriers to the disabled and elderly will be removed as part of public facility, parks and right- of-way improvement projects. Public facility and parks improvements will also benefit low- income areas and target populations (elderly, homeless and disabled), and remove blighting influences. Public Services Public service programs will reduce blight, reduce hazards to health and safety, and meet basic human needs. LEAD AGENCY The Neighborhood Services Division, within the Community Development Department, serves as the lead agency for the administration of CDBG funds. Questions regarding this Action Plan should be directed to the staff within this division at: CDBG Program Administrator City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street, PO Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241 209-333-6711 PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT This plan was made available for public review during a public comment period from April 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013. A public notice announcing its availability was published in the Lodi News - Sentinel on March 5, 2013. Public hearings on the Action Plan were held on March 20 and May 1, 2013 at the Lodi City Council meeting. Public comment received is summarized in Appendix D. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.3 of 15 II. INTRODUCTION The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all government entities receiving federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to prepare an annual Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines funding priorities and discusses how activities will meet the community needs identified in the 2009-2014 Consolidated Plan. The activities described in this Action Plan are proposed to be undertaken during the period between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Some activities such as facility and right-of-way improvements may take longer to complete. The major objectives of activities undertaken during the 2013-2014 funding year will be to: • Improve the ability of elderly and disabled residents to access their homes, the City's public facilities, and City streets and sidewalks. • Increase the supply of affordable housing. • Improve the condition of the City's housing stock. • Improve public facilities benefiting low-income areas and targeted low-income populations. • Remove blighting influences in low-income areas. • Support community organizations to make improvements to their facilities. • Assist community-based organizations to provide fair housing and food assistance programs to target -income residents. RESOURCES The City estimates that it will receive $597,871 from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Unexpended prior year funds to be used in the 2013-14 program year are estimated to be $134,685. The City does not expect to receive any program income in 2013- 14. This amounts to total resources of $732,556.00 for the 2013-14 program year. Previously allocated unexpended prior year funds to be used in the 2013-14 program year are estimated to total $134,685. This consists of prior year projects that are currently underway but planned to be completed in 2013-14. Uncommitted funds will be re -allocated through the mid- year amendment in the fall of 2013. The City also plans to meet its community development and housing needs by applying for other grant funding sources, including HOME and CalHome funds available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.4 of 15 III. ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN Activities to be undertaken using new funding during fiscal year 2013-14 are summarized in Table 1. For each activity, the one-year accomplishment and the amount of CDBG funding allocated are identified. The majority of activities identified are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2014. The City used a rating tool to make project recommendations. Consideration was given to a variety of thresholds that projects must meet to comply with CDBG objectives, including meeting one of the national objectives and addressing one of the community priorities set out in the Consolidated Plan. The rating system also took into account activity need and justification, cost reasonableness and effectiveness, activity management and implementation, experience with similar activities, past performance, leveraged funds, and completeness of the application. Project recommendations were for those projects determined most likely to be successful and maintain compliance with CDBG regulations. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.5 of 15 TABLE 1 Proposed CDBG Activities and Projects Program Year 2013-14 Activity Name/Agency Activity Description Output Housing Housing Weatherization Improvements Window replacement in the six -units of affordable housing apartment Housing Authority of San complex located at 719 S. Washington St. 6 units weatherized Joaquin Co Public Facilities ADA Accessibility Improvements Public Works Dept. Hutchins Street Square - South Entrance ADA Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Kofu Park ADA Improvements Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Phase II Site Improvements LOEL Foundation Public Services Spay/Neuter Program LPD - Animal Services The Public Works Department will make improvements in the public right of way and at public facilities to remove barriers to accessibility. The activities 4 improvements will be targeted in LMI areas and areas serving public facilities. Improvements necessary to provide path of travel and to remove barriers 1 facility improved to accessibility. Install ADA -compliant parking stalls and path of travel improvements at 1 park improved Kofu Park to remove barriers to accessibility. $18,000 $100,000 $75,000 $40,000 Continuation of project at 125 S. Washington. Phase I included the demolition of the old church building and preliminary site improvements that include off-street parking, a community garden and security fencing. 1 facility improved $155,617 Phase II continues site improvements, ADA accessibility improvements and underground utilities that must be relocated. Sterilization for Feral cats trapped and released within the CDBG Target 150 persons Area, as well as both friendly cats and pit -bull dogs from low income assisted (LMC), 150 $20,000 households. cats neutered (LMA) Graffiti Abatement Abate graffiti on public and private property that is viewable from the 800 instances $42,000 Public Works Dept. public right-of-way and within the CDBG Target Area. addressed Hunger Relief Programs Funding for the operation of the Food Assistance Program, the Senior 6,943 persons $8,180 Second Harvest Brown Bag Program, and the Food 4 Thought Program. assisted Mobile Farmers' Market Program The MFM is an existing program that provides access to fresh fruits and 3600 persons vegetables, healthy cooking demonstrations and health and nutrition- $1,500, Emergency Food Bank and related information to low-income residents. assisted Family Services Fair Housing Services HUD -mandated counseling services and outreach to tenants, property 400 persons owners and property managers to satisfy HUD/CDBG requirement for $18,000 San Joaquin Fair Housing affirmatively furthering fair housing. assisted Planning and Administration Planning and Administration Provide general administration of the CDBG program, including all planning 1 year of program $119,574 and reporting activities. administration Total 2013-14 allocations $597,871 City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.6 of 15 HOUSING Housing Weatherization Improvements, Housing Authority of San Joaquin Co Window replacement in the six -units of affordable housing apartment complex located at 719 S. Washington St. Output: 6 units weatherized Outcome Category: Affordability for the purpose of providing decent affordable housing Goals Addressed: Funding: HS -1 $18,000 CDBG PUBLIC FACILITIES ADA Accessibility Improvements, Public Works Dept. The Public Works Department will make improvements in the public right of way and at public facilities to remove barriers to accessibility. The activities will be targeted in LMI areas and areas serving public facilities. Output: Four improvements (locations to be determined) Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of providing a suitable living environment Goals Addressed: Funding: A $100,000 CDBG Hutchins Street Square - South Entrance ADA, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Improvements necessary to provide path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibility. Output: One public facility improvement completed Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments Goals Addressed: CD -1 Funding: $75,000 CDBG Kofu Park ADA Improvements, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Install ADA -compliant parking stalls and path of travel improvements at Kofu Park to remove barriers to accessibility. Output: Improvements at one park Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of providing a suitable living environment City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.7 of 15 Goals Addressed: CD -6 Funding: $40,000 CDBG Phase II Site Improvements, LOEL Foundation Continuation of project at 125 S. Washington. Phase I included the demolition of the old church building and preliminary site improvements that include off-street parking, a community garden and security fencing. Phase II continues site improvements, ADA accessibility improvements and underground utilities that must be relocated. Output: One public facility improvement Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment Goals Addressed: CD -5, CD -6 Funding: $155,617 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES Spay/Neuter Program, LPD - Animal Services Sterilization for Feral cats trapped and released within the CDBG Target Area, as well as both friendly cats and pit -bull dogs from low income households. Output: 150 persons assisted (low-income households) 150 cats neutered (low-income areas) Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments Goals Addressed: CD -1, CD -3 Funding: $20,000 CDBG Graffiti Abatement, Public Works Dept. Abate graffiti on public and private property that is viewable from the public right-of-way and within the CDBG Target Area. Staff will remove graffiti by pressure -washing the structure or by painting over it. The goal of the program is to preserve neighborhood property values and maintain the housing stock in target areas. Output: 800 instances of graffiti removed Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments Goals Addressed: CD -1, HS -2 Funding: $42,000 CDBG City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.8 of 15 Hunger Relief Programs, Second Harvest Funding for the operation of the Food Assistance Program, the Senior Brown Bag Program, and the Food 4 Thought Program. Funding will allow Second Harvest Food Bank to purchase foods that are not typically donated to the food bank (e.g., meat and dairy products). Output: 6,943 persons assisted Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments Goals Addressed: CD -3 Funding: $7,500 CDBG Mobile Farmers' Market Program, Emergency Food Bank and Family Services The MFM is an existing program that provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy cooking demonstrations and health and nutrition -related information to low-income residents. Output: 3,600 households assisted Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment Goals Addressed: CD -3, CD -4 Funding: $1,500 CDBG Fair Housing Services, San Joaquin Fair Housing HUD -mandated counseling services and outreach to tenants, property owners and property managers to satisfy HUD/CDBG requirement for affirmatively furthering fair housing. Output: 400 persons assisted Outcome Category: Accessibility for the purpose of creating suitable living environments Goals Addressed: HS -4 Funding: $18,000 CDBG PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION CDBG Administration The planning and administration funding is intended to provide funding for general staff administration of CDBG programs and activities, including Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) training, program set-up, reporting, planning, and subrecipient training and monitoring. Output: Administration of the CDBG program Goals Addressed: PA -1 Funding: $119,574 CDBG City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.9 of 15 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Target Area Distribution Geographic distribution is predicated, for the most part, on the nature of the activity to be funded. Exhibit "A" shows the proposed projects to be funded in program year 2013-14 in relation to the City's target areas. Not all of the activities funded through the CDBG program are shown in Exhibit "A", since some are community -wide. Minority Area Distribution The City of Lodi strives to make all of its programs available to eligible target -income residents regardless of sex, race, religious background, disability, or other arbitrary factors. As a result, many programs, including fair housing, employment, youth, and senior services, will be available to residents citywide. Programs with a specific location are located in areas with varying levels of minority concentration. Table 1 details the proposed projects for the City of Lodi; of these, the majority are available on a citywide basis. A racial/ethnic concentration is considered to exist when a racial/ethnic group's percentage in a certain area is greater than that of the group's overall population percentage in the community. A high concentration is present when the group's population in an area is double or more the group's percentage representation in the community. There are nine areas of overall minority concentration in Lodi. Please see Exhibit "B" for a map of proposed activities in relation to areas of minority concentration. These areas will benefit from programs administered at City Hall which are available to residents throughout the community. The majority of projects (services and facility improvements) will occur at existing facilities in the City which serve all areas and residents of the City. No requests for funding were received from service providers that would principally benefit areas with a minority concentration. IV. OTHER INFORMATION HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS The City's strategy related to the needs of the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, and other special needs populations involves the funding of supportive services in Lodi or regional services, such as fair housing counseling or food assistance services. The City also assists with construction needs of emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities. Currently, many homeless services are available in Lodi through the Salvation Army, and the City will continue to work closely with the Salvation Army and other organizations to determine how the needs of the homeless population can be met. In recent years, the City has also provided substantial funding to the Salvation Army for both their emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.10 of 15 In addition to facility improvement, the City will fund programs and services to assist its homeless and special needs populations in 2013-14. These include the following: • Food assistance programs, through the public services grants to Second Harvest Food Bank and the Emergency Food Bank and Family Services; • Fair housing services provided by San Joaquin Fair Housing. A City staff representative regularly attends "A Hand Up" homeless committee, which brings together the region's homeless service providers and advocates to consider the best ways to address homelessness. The meetings help to ensure that there is little duplication of services, increasing the effectiveness of a limited amount of funding. In addition, the City's Housing Element includes several programs that provide for the development of affordable housing and removal of constraints to the placement of emergency shelters. ADDRESSING OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDER -SERVED NEEDS While there are several constraints to meeting the needs of target -income residents (please refer to the Consolidated Plan for a detailed list), the primary obstacle to meeting the needs of target - income residents is that there is a lack of funding to fully address all needs. The economic challenges facing the nation have forced many non -profits to cut services at a time when governmental entities and others are least able to provide them. The City attempts to address significant and rising levels of need by evaluating leveraged funds in grant application review, as well as by directly funding several programs with widespread benefit. The City also supports non -profits' efforts to raise private funds. With the continuing reduction in the City's CDBG entitlement funding and federal sequestration, the City has had to reduce the number of public services it funds. Another obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that the location of many available services is in the City of Stockton. The City works closely with the transit agencies to improve access, and there are hourly public transportation linkages between Lodi and Stockton. The City has also encouraged non-profit agencies to operate "satellite" offices within the City of Lodi. EFFORTS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Although the current economy offers significant challenges to many households, housing is more affordable as a result of falling prices and historically low interest rates. In spite of this, low-income household continue to struggle because of high demand and limited inventory. In 2013-14, the City will foster and maintain affordable housing by funding improvements to the Housing Authority's units located at 719 S. Washington St. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.11 of 15 Many of the City's efforts to foster and maintain affordable housing relate to the Housing Element. The City recently updated its General Plan Housing Element, which was certified in 2011. The City's 2010-16 Housing Element includes a number of important programs to facilitate the development of affordable housing in Lodi. These include the following. • Zoning Ordinance revisions. The City revised the Lodi Municipal Code (Development Code) to reduce barriers to, and provide incentives for, the construction and conservation of a variety of housing types. • Revise and Monitor the Growth Management Program. The City exempted affordable housing from the growth management restrictions. The City will monitor the impact of the Growth Management Program on the provision of housing of all types. • Land Inventory. The City maintains a current inventory of vacant and under-utilized land suitable for residential development. • Pursuit of state and federal funds in support of housing construction. The City continues to pursue available and appropriate state and federal funding sources to support efforts to construct housing meeting the needs of low- and moderate -income households, to assist persons with rent payments required for existing housing units, to provide supportive services, and to provide on- and off-site improvements and public facilities, in support of affordable housing projects. • Promotion of the City's multifamily housing development standards. The City will promote its multifamily development standards through the Community Development Department's link to the City's website, information brochures available at the Community Development Department, pre -application meetings, and a notice to the local homebuilder, realtor, and contractor associations. • Large Lot Subdivision. The City will facilitate the division of lots over ten acres to enable the development of affordable housing. • Evaluate Applications for Demolition of Residential Structures. The City will evaluate applications for the demolition of residential structures to determine the impact on affordable housing, and require mitigation in the form of replacement housing. The City does not anticipate providing rental assistance, as this is provided by the San Joaquin Housing Authority, and also does not expect to acquire any existing rental units. REMOVE BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City is undertaking a number of actions to reduce potential barriers and constraints to affordable housing, as well as promote housing for special needs populations. These include providing regulatory incentives, density incentives, and several other measures to affordable City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.12 of 15 housing developers. These are described in more detail in the City's 2010-2016 Housing Element. V. CDBG-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE The Community Development Department is responsible for the management, implementation, and monitoring of the Consolidated Plan documents, including the Action Plan. The Neighborhood Services Division within the department is specifically charged with these tasks. The division works in close consultation with the City's advisory committees and the City Manager. The City has designated staff positions to administer the programs and activities funded with CDBG funds. These staff members work with the individual City departments, such as Public Works and Parks and Recreation, to develop procedures and coordination for administering programs that will be carried out by these departments. The CDBG staff also provide technical assistance to non -profits on properly administering CDBG funds and developing CDBG-eligible activities. EFFECTIVE COORDINATION The City will continue to work closely with San Joaquin County, which borders the City on all sides. The City will also continue to work with many of the non -profits in the community, including the Salvation Army, LOEL, and Community Partnership for Families, to address the regional issues that affect the needs of target -income persons, as well as special needs populations. A City staff representative will continue to attend bi-monthly meetings of "A Hand Up" homeless subcommittee. PUBLIC HOUSING NEEDS While two public housing complexes are located in Lodi, they are administered by the San Joaquin Housing Authority, which serves as the housing authority for the County. The City of Lodi does not have its own local housing authority. Resident initiatives are handled directly by the San Joaquin Housing Authority. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY The City's anti -poverty strategy is based on funding and supporting a range of housing, employment, and family service opportunities aimed at enabling those in poverty to move into the workforce. During the 2013-14 program year, the City will also continue to support activities that preserve and expand the supply of housing that is affordable to target -income households. The City works closely with the Salvation Army, which focuses on improving self-sufficiency and offers employment training to formerly homeless individuals through its culinary arts and other programs. City of Lodi - 2013-14 Annual Action Plan p.13 of 15 The City's support of the Second Harvest Food Bank and Emergency Food Bank and Family Services is another strategy in support of reducing poverty. While the Food Bank does not directly provide employment or social service opportunities, many persons receiving the food assistance are referred to other social services. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS While most housing units were built after 1978 in Lodi, the City will work together with the County Public Health Department to monitor incidences of elevated blood levels. The City's Code Enforcement division will respond to calls regarding lead-based paint, and may require landlords to fix chipping paint. In the event that requests for funding of lead abatement are received, the City will consider creation of a residential rehabilitation program that would include lead abatement as an eligible activity. The City will also pursue funding from other resources for a housing rehabilitation program; possible funding sources include CalHome and HOME funds through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. As required by the funding source, housing rehabilitation programs will comply with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes in September 1999. The procedures regarding lead-based paint in both rehabilitation programs will include: • Notification of potential lead-based paint hazards; • Identification; and • Treatment (if necessary). MONITORING PLAN The City of Lodi has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in furtherance of the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal monitoring requirements of 24 CFR 570.501(V) and 24 CFR 85.40 and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies, and sound management and accounting practices. The objectives of the monitoring plan are described in more detail in the Consolidated Plan (p. 67-68). CDBG PROJECT KEY Specific Locations 1. Hutchins Street Square — South Entrance ADA 2. Kofu Park ADA Improvements 3. 125 South Washington — Loel Project Phase II 4. 719 South Washington Street — Housing Authority APT window Replacement NON- SPECIFIC LOCATIONS 0 ADA Retrofit Improvements — To Be Determined 0 Spay/Neuter Program — Citywide 0 Graffiti Abatement — Target Area Wide 0 San Joaquin Fair Housing — Citywide 0 Second Harvest — Food Assistance Programs — Citywide 0 Emergency Food Bank Mobile Farmer's Market — Target Area Wide Legend Block group with less than 51 % lowmod population - Block group with 51 % or more lowmod population Census tract boundary Block Group boundary 1 City Limits 41.05 02 G i 0 0 2 RS 02 06 1z 04 M43.05 91 I 02 a IBIT A 46 IDNEER z 02 0 w RA z > z 4 LORI AREA LOWMOD 1P01PU11dATI011T BY BLOCK 61FLOUp I J:\Community Development\Planning\GIS — Planning Exhbits\BlockGrant Date: U3/2b/2U13 1 ime: 3:4U:34 rNi oil 44.02 ENT it U N The information on the map is the most current information available to the City. The City of Lodi does not warrant its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. The information on this map is not intended to replace engineering, planning financial or primary records research. EXHIBIT B Legend j••_!City Limits Census Tract •per '°''�`" BG 3 QCensus Block Group i 46 e 0 Minority Concentration 41.05' nAgr VV Mclad BG 2 W H—ay LnL • • L • f BG 1 41.06 CDBG Project Key 1. Public Housing Weatherization 719 S. Washington St. 2. Hutchins Street Square ADA Improvements 125 S. Hutchins St. 3. Kofu Park ADA Improvements S. Ham Ln and Cardinal St. 4. LOEL Senior Center and Gardens Improvements 105 S. Washington St. Source: City of Lodi, 13; ESRI, 2013: Census, 2010 2,000 0 2,000 FEET N II � o- n �rnrh b}* Vick" RE I E &xn.n A RdI EJlap.n Ln - eypn�tlms RQ '41.02 a I A concentration is defined as a census block group with a greater percentage than that group's overall percentage in San Joaquin County (59.7%). Areas of Minority Concentration PMC` BG 142.02 y BG 3 io r Iliva4YA� flbfi. . Eke _ • 1 'BG BG 1 42.03 BG 45.01 2 3 B 2 rw a ABG 1, E� BG 1 �. -. . _ Fieltl_ } HI 4201. m BG 2 Park wEl�n t JIia 42-_04, 45.02 it a,ry 2 B j GIBG15 BG 4 w e BG 1 JI — Pak BG 3 2 riF 4 �C I UL BG 1 41.0,4 S.,.. Ittl - ,I�� _ L _ _ BG 2 t BLj, _ B _2. 1 w roxax a+ QG-1 } BG42k¢k+1 BG 1 ; BG 44.04 °�••�"�" wvl"'43.03 k _ E �.._. 43:02 44'03 LWI —.� B� 3 � F_ BG4 apd al — 1 Ly j._.. AUILL BGS B6 jr.atlaor - � 1 16Jfn z1 t i, BG 2 • j Lakeo-LI BG 1 ; BG 1 B'Gr2l� II 5 v I W c'" °4&05 410 43:08 BG 1 44 .027, 1 s #j Sal: m .. BG d BG 2 � Parr -. rakes • +} BG 1 moriai „ BG 3 Pnrk W H—ay LnL • • L • f BG 1 41.06 CDBG Project Key 1. Public Housing Weatherization 719 S. Washington St. 2. Hutchins Street Square ADA Improvements 125 S. Hutchins St. 3. Kofu Park ADA Improvements S. Ham Ln and Cardinal St. 4. LOEL Senior Center and Gardens Improvements 105 S. Washington St. Source: City of Lodi, 13; ESRI, 2013: Census, 2010 2,000 0 2,000 FEET N II � o- n �rnrh b}* Vick" RE I E &xn.n A RdI EJlap.n Ln - eypn�tlms RQ '41.02 a I A concentration is defined as a census block group with a greater percentage than that group's overall percentage in San Joaquin County (59.7%). Areas of Minority Concentration PMC` Page 1 of 3 Joseph Wood From, Rand] Johl Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 8:59 AM To; Daniel Crownover Cc: City Council; Rad Bartlam; Steve Schwabauer; Mark Helms; Steve Carillo; Joseph Wood Subject: RE: Lodi City Council Meeting on March 20th. -public hearing portion, Thank you for your email. It was received and forwarded for information purposes. Rand! Johl, JD, MMC City Clerk, Uty nt Lodi Legislative Director, Califoridu CityC.'lerks.4ssocitrtion 221 West PlrzeStreet Lodi, California 952qo f'o91333 �70� Teleplwne f2091333-6807 ROV-5i"rile From: Dan and Lorraine Crownover[mailto:dlcrownover@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, April 1.5, 2013 12:56 AM To: Randa Johl Subject: Lodi City Council Meeting on March 20th. -public hearing portion. Randi Johl, City Clerk. Please forward this to Mayor Nakanishi, all City Council members, the City Manager, the City Attorney, Joseph Wood, the Chief of Police, the Liaison from the Lodi Animal Advisory Commission to the City Council, and the Animal Advisory Commissioners. Greetings Mr, Mayor, Lady and Gentlemen, I hope you all remember what a weak link I am when it comes to public speaking so that you understand why I didn't stand up and give my position ,during your March 20th city council meeting, when the East side neighborhood group attempted to shame you for allocating the CDBG portions to Graffiti Abatement and the Lodi Spay and Neuter program (with an emphasis on Spay and Neuter). I feel that it was very gracious of you to not point the finger back at the source of the statements. If the occupants of the CDBG target area would control their young graffiti marking people and stress to them that marking other people's property lowers their own image here in Lodi, and, if they generally cared to be responsible pet owners (spay or neuter their pets and the animals that they say "they don't belong to anyone") that free roam in their areas. Then that large amount of money could be spent on positive projects within the target area Instead of being used for constant maintenance issues that are necessary to keep Lodi from eroding and looking like several areas of cities in southern California, and South of there. Ironically, I attended that meeting to ask that the City Council allocate more money for funding the spay and neuter program, however I decided that it would not be a good idea to do that immediately after the other group's presentation. I feel compassion and sympathy for their complaints but unless I don't understand the purpose of the CDBG, I don't think 04/16/2013 EXHIBIT B Page 2 of 3 that most of the items mentioned would fall under the guidelines of the grant. Many of the issues that were presented were individual ones that if they were within the requirements, and the spay and neuter money distributed to individuals would amount to less than one dollar per person in the target area. I feel that the spay and neuter program is and has been underfunded with the exception of the program a couple of years ago when all of the money allocated was not used. At that time, there were fewer people using the Trap/Neuter/Return method with the feral cat vouchers to ultimately try to reduce the euthanasia of cats in the Lodi Animal Shelter. Unfortunately, the statistics are calculated using the calender year, and the allocation of the money for the program is distributed for the fiscal year which makes it difficult see what progress is being made. It is also difficult to see how the program is progressing due to running out of voucher availability at the end of each calendar year for a couple of months during the mating season so that the accounting can be done to determine how much money is left for the vouchers (there must be a better way). Then there is another two month period when the fiscal year nears that no vouchers are available because the program has used all of the allocated money. One third of the year is lost(!) which allows more kitten litters to be born which replenishes the feral cat population. I realize you are very busy individuals and this is getting too long to hold interest but I will mention quickly several peculiarities about the rules of the spay and neuter program that 1 feel should be re-evaluated or looked at. Low income Lodi citizens can have their pet cats spayed or neutered with a friendly voucher from anywhere within the city limits but low income Lodi citizens cannot get vouchers to trap/neuter/return feral cats from outside the target area. The rule was made this year that five vouchers can be pulsed at a time (same as previously) but only every two weeks. I and other TIN/R trappers can locate 20 to 30 cats at one location sometimes and 10 to 15 cat often. A large colony can take up to 3 months to have spayed or neutered at five every two weeks, and a female cat can have a litter in nine weeks. All of the feral cat spay and neuter programs that I am aware of except the Lodi program realizes that there are feral cats, porch cats, stray cats, abandoned cats, drop off cats, and in general homeless cats, and they category all of them as "free roaming cats" because they need to be spayed or neutered to control their population. It has been proven many times across the U.S, that the long tried method of "trap and kill" does not work towards reducing and eventually eliminating feral cats due to the "vacuum effect" as can be seen on the Internet. Many cities including San Francisco, Oakland, Redwood City, etc. have practiced T/NIR long enough that they now take tame cats from other areas like Lodi for adoptions in their cities. Please keep in mind that the T/N/R trappers are volunteers, using their own vehicles and gas, their own traps, food, time and energy with the purpose in mind to reduce the euthanasia of cats in the Lodi Animal Shelter and to be 04/16/2013 Page 3 of 3 better people. We transport the cats to to and from the clinics for spay and neutering as well as securing them for recovery and release them back where they were caught. Please continue allocating CDBG funds to the Lodi Spay and Neuter program, and if possible take steps to fund the program through- out the year (from the general fund?) to reach an objective instead of just maintaining. Keep Lodi Clean. Sincerely, Dan Daniel Crownover dlcrownover@comeast.net 209-747-9364 04/16/2013 CITY COUNCIL ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor PHIL KATZAKIAN, Mayor Pro Tempore LARRY D. HANSFN BOBJOHNSON JOANNE MOUNCE April 17, 2013 Daniel Crownover 27 River Pointe Way Lodi, CA 95240 Mr, Crownover, CITY OF LORI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 96241-1810 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION 1209) 333-6711 f FAX (209) 333-5500 KONRADT BARTLAM, City Manager RANDI JOHL, City Clerk D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Attorney Thank you for your comment on the City's draft 2013-14 CDBG Annual Action Plan, The City will take your request for additional funding for the spay -neuter program into consideration, We would like to take this opportunity to respond to two of your specific comments regarding the rules of the spay -neuter program. The first was that low-income residents may receive spay -neuter vouchers for their pets without regard to where they reside, but that trappers may only receive vouchers for trapping and sterilizing cats within the specified low-income target areas. It is important to note that although the City allocates a single amount of CDBG fiends to the "spay - neuter program" there are in practice two programs. There is the program that serves low-income households, and the trapping program, These two programs have significant operational differences and most importantly, are made eligible under the rules of the CDBG program in different ways, The lour -income household program provides vouchers to sterilize moth pet cats and pet dogs that are determined to be "pit bull" breeds. This program is limited to low-income households and is therefore eligible for CDBG funding because it meets the CDBG requirement to benefit low-income persons. The trapping program is limited to trapping and sterilizing feral cats, Neral cats must be trapped and released in the CDBG low-income target areas, This program is eligible for CDBG funding only by virtue of this limitation, which makes it eligible as an activity that benefits a low-income area. It would not otherwise be eligible for CDBG funding. If you will recall, the trapping program was determined to be eligible for CDBG funding based on research performed by supporters of the trapping program that cited other local feral cat trapping programs that were made eligible for CDBG funding based on the low-income area benefit rule. The local HUD field office was consulted and concurred. The local program rule that restricts trapping and sterilization to feral cats trapped and released within low-income areas is a rule that assures that the program will comply with the rules of the CDBG program as set forth by HUD. It cannot be altered without making the trapping program ineligible for CDBG funding. A citywide program would require another source of funds. The second comment we would like to address is regarding the rule about the timing and volume of voucher requests, This is an administrative rule that was put in place by the Lodi Shelter PAYS who administers the program at the animal shelter facility, in all effort to efficiently implement the program, There are two reasons for this rule. The first is to assure an equitable distribution of vouchers between the "friendly" and "feral" programs. The second is that issuing vouchers "on demand" leads to a deluge of redemptions and then long wait times for processing and payment to local participating veterinarians, not to mention a burden on the Lodi Shelter PALS. In the interest of maintaining a willing fool of veterinarians, the Shelter PALS decided to ration spay -neuter vouchers. Please feel free to work with Nis. Hudson -Wagner and the Lodi Shelter PALS to best time the release of the limited supply of trapping vouchers given our need to control the volume of redemptions, Thank you again for your comments, Sincerely, /I r i 6'�. j septi Wood, Man4ger Ieighl�orhood Services Division City of Lodi Community Development Department Summary of Final 2013/14 Funding Recommendations Program Administration Overall program management, coordination, monitoring, $119,574 $119,574 Community Development Dept. evaluation, planning and promotion of CDBG activities. City Projects Install ADA -accessible curb ramps/walkways, ADA -compliant ADA RetroFit Improvements parking stalls and other path -of -travel and accessibility $100,000 $100,000 Public Works Department improvements at City -owned facilities and at various intersections to comply with ADA standards. Hutchins Street Square - South Entrance ADA Improvements necessary to provide path of travel and to $75,000 $75,000 Parks, Recreation & Cultural remove barriers to accessibility.. Services Kofu Park ADA Improvements Install ADA -compliant parking stalls and path of travel Parks, Recreation & Cultural improvements at Kofu Park to remove barriers to $40,000 $40,000 Services accessibility. City Services Continue the Spay/Neuter Program that offers free Spay and Neuter Program spay/neuter services to feral cats and cats and pit bulls $20,000 $20,000 Animal Services owned by low-income households. Animals are also given a rabies shot if needed. Graffiti Abatement Abate graffiti on public and private properties in the CDBG $42,000 $42,000 Public Works Target Areas. CBO Projects Continuation of project at 125 S. Washington. Phase I included the demolition of the old church building and Phase II Site Improvements preliminary site improvements that include off-street parking, LOEL Center & Gardens a community garden and security fencing. Phase II $155,617 $155,617 continues site improvements, ADA accessibility improvements and underground utilities that must be relocated. Window Replacement Project Window replacement in the six -units of affordable housing $18,000 $18,000 Housing Authority apartment complex located at 719 S. Washington St. CBO Services Fair Housing Services Provide required fair housing services, including telephone San Joaquin Fair Housing hotline for tenants and landlords, investigation of complaints, $18,000 $18,000 and fair housing testing. Food Assistance Programs Provide support for the administration of the Food Assistance $8,180 $8,180 Second Harvest Food Bank and Senior Brown Bag Programs. Mobile Farmer's Market The Mobile Farmer's Market provides access to fresh fruits Emergency Food Bank and Family and vegetables, healthy cooking demonstrations and health $1,500 $1,500 Services and nutrition -related information to low-income residents. TOTAL FUNDING $597,871 Exhibit C 2013/14 CDBG Allocation Program Administration (20%) Adjusted Balance Total Funding Available City Projects ADA Ramp Improvements HSS - South Entrance ADA Kofu Park ADA Improvements City Service Programs Spay/Neuter Program Graffiti Abatement CBO Projects C. Sandidge - Lodi Station Housing (51) Housing Authority - Window Replacement (85) LOEL Center - Phase II 125 S. Washington (82) CBO Economic Development SBDC - Small Business Assistance (91) CBO Service Programs Second Harvest Food Bank (96) HSA - Home Delivered Meals (95) EFB - Mobile Farmer's Market (89) SA - Tutoring -Mentoring Program (85) One -Eighty Teen Center - CARE LODI (84) Catholic Charities - Women's Drop-in Center (81) Fair Housing (74) DISTRIBUTION OF 2013-14 CDBG ALLOCATION $597,871 ($119,574) $478,297 2013/14 CDBG Allocation Cap Distribution 60% City Set -Aside 40% CBO Set -Aside 15% Public Services $478,297 $286,978 $191,319 $89,680 $100,000 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $40,000 $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $50,000 $42,000 $42,000 $175,000 $18,000 $18,000 $194,193 $155,617 $10,000 $10,000 $8,180 $8,180 $5,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $20,000 $45,540 $29,491 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $478,297 $277,000 $201,297 $89,680 $9,978 -$9,978 $0 EXHIBIT D RESOLUTION NO. 2013-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FINAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2013/14 FEDERAL ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has determined that the City of Lodi, California, is entitled to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as an entitlement community for fiscal year 2013/14 Federal allocation; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has estimated that the allocation for the 2013/14 fiscal program year will be $597,871; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper notification, a public hearing at the City Council meeting of March 20, 2013, to receive comments and proposals from the public regarding the projected use of CDBG funds and provided the public with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for community development activities, the range of eligible activities, and other important requirements; and WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the following allocations: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ($119,574) CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS ($215,000) • ADA Retrofit Improvements ($100,000) • Hutchins Street Square — South Entrance ADA ($75,000) • Kofu Park ADA Improvements ($40,000) CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($62,000) • Spay/Neuter Program ($20,000) • Graffiti Abatement ($42,000) CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($173,617) • LOEL Center — Demo 125 S. Washington — Phase II ($155,617) • Housing Authority —Window Replacement ($18,000) CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($27,680) • San Joaquin Fair Housing — Fair Housing Services ($18,000) • Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($8,180) • Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market ($1,500) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the Final 2013/14 Annual Action Plan, which includes the recommended 2013/14 Federal allocations of CDBG funds to the projects recommended by staff in the amount of $597,871 as indicated above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize staff to make minor changes to the Annual Action Plan documents in response to notification of the actual allocation amount and comments received and deemed necessary by HUD. Dated: May 1, 2013 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-85 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 1, 2013, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None L City Clerk _ 2013-85 2013/14 CDBG Action Plan Presented by Community Development Department May 2013 2013/14 CDBG Action Plan ■ Estimated Allocation Based Upon Sequestration Cuts Effective March 1St. Estimated 2013/14 CDBG Allocation $5977871 20% Program Administration ($119,574) Balance Available for Distribution $478,297 60% Set-aside for City Projects/Services $286,978 40% Set-aside for CBO Projects/Services $1917319 Public Service Cap $89,680 (15% of annual allocation) Service/Project Activity Type Draft Allocation Final Allocation Department Approved Recommendation Program Administration Administration $119,574 $119,574 Community Development ADA Retrofit Improvements Public Facility $100,000 $100,000 Public Works HSS — South Entrance ADA Public Facility $75,000 $75,000 Parks & Recreation Kofu Park ADA Improvements Public Facility $40,000 $40,000 Parks & Recreation Spay and Neuter Program Public Service $20,000 $20,000 LPD — Animal Services Graffiti Abatement Public Service $42,000 $42,000 Public Works Service/Project Rating Activity Type Draft Allocation Final Allocation Agency/Organization Score Approved Recommendation Food Distribution Programs 96 Public $8,180 $8,180 Second Harvest Food Bank Service Home -Delivered Meals 95 Public $0 $0 SJC Human Services Agency Service Mobile Farmer's Market 91 Public $1,500 $1,500 Emergency Food Bank Service Small Business Assistance 91 Economic $0 $0 Small Business Development Center Development Window Replacement Project 85 Housing $18,000 $18,000 Housing Authority Tutoring and Mentoring Program 85 Public $0 $0 Salvation Army — Lodi Corp Service Care Lodi 84 Public $0 $0 One -Eighty Teen Center Service 125 S. Washington Project — Phase II 82 Public $155,617 $155,617 LOEL Center & Gardens Facility Women's Drop-in Center 81 Public $0 $0 Catholic Charities Service Fair Housing Services 74 Public $18,000 $18,000 SJC Fair Housing Service 2013/14 CDBG Action Plan ■ At Conclusion of Public Hearing. Final Action by Council to Adopt Resolution Approving Final 2013/14 Action Plan. ■ Submittal of Annual Action Plan to HUD by May 15th. ■ Questions or Comments? 61 CITY OF LODI LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CDBG APPLICATIONS PUBLISH (DATES): April 17, 2013 ACCT#:. 20104930 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: 1 EXTRA (ONLY) DELIVER TO: Community Development Dept. AFFIDAVIT & BILL TO: Community Development - CDBG City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241 DATE: April 17, 2013 ORDERED BY: Joseph Wood TITLE: Neighborhood Services Division Manager J:\Community Development\Neighborhood Services Division\CDBG\2013-2014\Public Hearing Notice\Public Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-17-13.doc DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE FINAL 2013/14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM On Thursday, April 18, 2013, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing to approve the Final 2013/14 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi Public Library Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 18, 2013, at Lodi, California. NNIFER . ROBISON, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK N:\Administration\CLERK\Forms\DECPOSTCD.DOC ORDERED BY: RANDIJOHL CITY CLERK MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK �y��Up U �IFOF�� DECLARATION OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE FINAL 2013/14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM On Thursday, April 18, 2013, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in the United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing a Notice of Public Hearing to approve the Final 2013/14 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, attached hereto marked Exhibit A. The mailing list for said matter is attached hereto marked Exhibit B. There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and the places to which said envelopes were addressed. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 18, 2013, at Lodi, California. i J NIFER IV. ROBISON, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Forms/decmail.doc ORDERED BY: RANDI JOHL CITY CLERK, CITY OF LODI MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK �e p _4 r. e LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Lodi City Council Chambers, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 in order to consider the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Action Plan development process and to receive input regarding community needs and funding priorities. The City expects to receive $597,871 in CDBG funds for 2013/14. The CDBG program provides funding for activities that benefit low-income persons, eliminate slum or blight, or serve an urgent need. Eligible activities include property acquisition, public improvements, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and public services. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the City has developed an Action Plan that describes the activities proposed to be funded in 2013-14. The Action Plan generally describes how the City will utilize program funds for eligible activities during the fiscal year. The Action Plan can be amended as needed to reallocate funds to housing and community development activities. The release of this notice is part of the City's activities to fulfill federal Consolidated Plan citizen participation requirements for the CDBG Program. The Annual Action Plan must be available to the public and the City must provide reasonable access to documents. The public review and comment period for the Draft Action Plan began on April 1, 2013 and will end May 1, 2013. The purpose of this public hearing will be to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the proposed funding allocations, community needs and potential activities to be funded under the CDBG Program and through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City Clerk, City of Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241, or you may telephone (209) 333-6711. In addition, information is available for review at Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The City promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate -income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap. Neighborhood Services Manager Joseph Wood Dated: March 5, 2013 J:\Community Development\Neighborhood Services Division\CDBG\2013-2014\Public Hearing Notice\Public Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-17-13.doc 2013/14 CDBG Mailing List Captains Tory and Martin Ross c/o Salvation Army, Lodi Corps PO Box 1388 Lodi, CA 95241 martin.ross n,usw.salvationarmy.org 209-369-5896 x107 Mike Mallory c/o Second Harvest Food Bank 704 E. Industrial Park Drive Manteca, CA 95337-6116 ktapia@feedingamerica. ora 209-239-2091 Federico Navarro c/o Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 ffiavarro@stocktonfoodbank-.org 209-464-7369 Rebeca Knodt c/o Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 rknodt@stocictonfoodbank.org 209-464-7369 Peggy Wagner c/o San Joaquin County Fair Housing Association 247 E. Miner Ave Stockton, CA 95202 PeggyW@sifairhou,sing.com (209) 451-3471 Kristi Rhea c/o Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin 448 S. Center Street Stockton, CA 95202 krhea@hacsi.com 209-460-5024 Tracy Williams c/o LOEL Foundation, Inc. 105 S. Washington Street Lodi, CA 95240 tracy@loelcenter.net 209-368-2050 Dean Fujimoto c/o SJC Human Services Agency PO Box 201056 Stockton, CA 95201 Jake McGregor c/o One -Eighty Teen Center 17 W. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240 Elvira Ramirez Catholic Charities 1106 N. El Dorado Stockton, CA 95202 erami rez@ccstockton. org 209-444-5938 EXHIP"T� Nate McBride c/o Small Business Development Center 56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA 95203