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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 6, 2015 G-01 PHAGENDA ITEM 'r A% CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the 2015-16 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program MEETING DATE: May 6, 2015 PREPARED BY: Community Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Public Hearing to consider a Resolution approving the 2015-16 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Action Plan is the annual implementing document for the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan and 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. Funding Allocation The City will receive $613,405 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2015/16. The City Council has a policy of allocating 40 percent of the annual CDBG award (net of administrative costs) to community-based organizations (CBOs), with the remainder going to City projects. There is a 15 -percent Public Service Cap on the overall allocation for 2015/16. For 2015/16, the distribution of funds will be as follows: City projects/services $387,943 CBO projects/services $102,781 Administration $122,681 (20% of the 2015116 Annual allocation) TOTAL $613,405 15% Service Cap $92,011.00 At the completion of an application period that ran from December 17, 2014 to February 9, 2015, the City received a total of 10 applications from community-based organizations (CBO's) requesting a total of $185,270. A detail of those CBO funding requests is attached as Exhibit A. APPROVED: ' -- te chwa auer, CoManager 2015/16 CDBG Annual Action Plan May 6, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Using a combination of CDBG, State HOME and other funding sources, the City's key objectives for the -2015 -16 -funding period include -the following: • Improve the ability of elderly and disabled residents to access the City's public facilities; • 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 target -income residents; • Provide supportive assistance to at -risk youth and their families that have been impacted gang violence in the community; and • Expand financial opportunities for lower-income individuals and families. to by CDBG Funding Recommendations For planning and administrative activities, an allocation of $122,681 (20 percent of the CDBG allocation) is recommended to cover the costs of managing the CDBG Program and provide fair housing counseling services provided by San Joaquin Fair Housing. Remaining funding recommendations are grouped into the following categories: City projects, City service programs, CBO projects, CBO Economic Development and CBO service programs. Funding recommendations for these categories are listed as follows, with additional detail on applicants and recommendations in Exhibit A (Summary/Ranking of Applications Received), Exhibit B (Internal Applications Received) and Exhibit C (City Manager's Recommendations). PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $122,681 CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS ($347,943) ■ Hutchins Street Square — North Entrance ADA Improvements — Phase II ($143,000) • Zupo Field ADA Bleacher Project — Phase 1 ($75,000) ■ Blakely Park Restroom Demolition ($25,000) • Cherokee Lane — ADA Improvements ($75,000) • Church Street Parking Lot — ADA Improvements ($29,943) CBO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ($10,000) • SBDC —Small Business Assistance ($10,000) CITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ($40,000) • Graffiti Abatement ($40,000) CBO CAPITAL PROJECTS ($40,770) Housing Authority - 719 S. Washington Project — Phase III ($40,770) CBO SERVICE PROGRAMS ($52,011) • Salvation Army — Tutoring and Mentoring Program ($15,000) • Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($7,500) ■ LodiGRIP Program Supportive Services ($28,011) • Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market ($1,500) 2015/16 CDBG Annual Action Plan May 6, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Staff recommends that the three activities supporting the LodiGRIP Program be grouped and funded as one allocation, with the individual organizations having funds set-aside within that allocation for their specific -activities. Special Projects/Activities An additional element of the 2015/16 Annual Action Plan is for Council to authorize the City to pursue the following special projects and/or activities to address priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan: + Establish Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area — A tool for neighborhood revitalization that provides benefits for administering CDBG funding in targeted areas, encourages public and private investment in the community, and builds stronger relationships with neighborhood stakeholders including residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, law enforcement, and faith organizations that have a chance to find out that their individual interests often coincide; and • Pursue applications to the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the following projects: o Partnership with Habitat for Humanity and F&M Bank for an Acquisition -Rehabilitation - Resale program for affordable housing development; o Additional funding to Eden Housing for the Tienda Drive Senior Housing Project; o Economic development incentives for the repurpose of the General Mills facility. Section 108 is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG program that provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. Section 108 loans are not risk-free, however; local governments borrowing funds guaranteed by Section 108 must pledge their current and future CDBG allocations to cover the loan amount as security for the loan. Additional security will also be required to assure repayment of guaranteed obligations. The additional security requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis, but could include assets financed by the guaranteed loan. The maximum repayment period for a Section 108 loan is 20 years. However, when previously considered, the City Council voiced a preference for a loan term of no more than 15 years. Each of these special projects and/or activities would be brought back to Council with more specific detail before they are submitted to HUD for consideration, but they need to be referenced within the Annual Action Plan. Public Comment Period The draft Annual Action Plan document has been available for public review and comment since April 6, 2015. The only comments received to date have been from the Lodi Improvement Committee (LIC), which voiced support for the Annual Action Plan, especially the concept of establishing a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. Their letter offering support and assistance in the development and oversight of the plan is attached as Exhibit D and will be incorporated into the final Action Plan document. 2015/16 CDBG Annual Action Plan May 6, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Next Steps The approved Annual Action Plan document must be submitted to HUD no later than May 15, 2015 in order -for the City to -receive -funding -beginning -July_ 1_, _2015. 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: $613,405 — 2015/16 Community Development Block Grant allocation. Jar yens, Deputy go Ma r Stephe hwabauer Community Development Director Attachments SUMMARY AND RANKING OF 2015/16 CBO APPLICATIONS EXHIBIT A FProject/Program Base Bonus Total Amount Capital Economic Program Applicant Score Score Score Requested Public Service Improvement Development Administration COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION APPLICATIONS Second Harvest Hunger Relief Programs - 105 18 123 10,000.00 7,500.00 Funding for the operation of the Food Assistance Program, the Senior Brown Bag Program, and the Food 4 Thought Program. Community Partnership for LodiGRIP - Youth and Family Supportive Services 100 20 120 25,000.00 15,000.00 Families A Service Integration Program that supports the youth and families that are referred from the LodiGRIP Program, focusing mainly on the youth that have participated in the Juvenile Diversion Program at Mule Creek State Prison. San Joaquin Fair Housing Fair Housing Services - 101 18 119 18,000.00 - 18,000.00 HUD -mandated counseling services and outreach to tenants, property owners and property managers to satisfy HUD/CDBG requirement for affirmatively furthering fair housing. Salvation Army Tutoring and Mentoring Program - 97 20 117 30,000.00 15,000.00 An after-school program during the school year and a Summer Day Camp program during summer break that is run out of the Salvation Army Lockeford Street facility. The program will focus on tutoring, mentoring, character building, crafts and sports/recreational activities. The program is expanding to offer English Language Development to non-English speaking individuals within the community. Emergency Food Bank and Mobile Farmers' Market program - 101 14 115 1,500.00 1,500.00 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. Human Services Agency (SJ Home -Delivered Meals - 97 14 111 5,000.00 - County) Elderly recipients have a package of five frozen meals delivered once a week. One -Eighty Youth Programs LodiGRIP - Why Try Program 89 20 109 35,000.00 10,600.00 An evidence -based program operated on the high school campuses that helps identify high-risk students and teaches them self-awareness, self-discipline, self- motivation and how to find healthy support systems. Grace & Mercy Charitable Food Pantry and Meals Service - 85 14 99 10,000.00 - Foundation Funding for the operation of a food pantry and hot meals service. Small Business Development Small Business Assistance - 82 14 96 10,000.00 10,000.00 Center (Delta College) Provides confidential, individual and free business consulting to existing and prospective Lodi business owners, and monthly small business start up workshops. Housing Authority of the 719 S. Washington - Phase III Site Improvements - 78 0 78 40,770.00 40,770.00 County of San Joaquin Continuation of project at 719 S. Washington, a six -unit apartment complex owned and operated by the Housing Authority. Phases I & II included the installation of new HVAC, new windows and sliding glass doors. Phase III will use funds to install new energy efficient water heaters, install shutters at the exterior windows and stucco the entire exterior of the apartment building. EXHIBIT A 2015/16 INTERNAL FUNDING REQUESTS EXHIBIT B Capital Applicant Project/Program Amount Public Service Improvement CITY APPLICATIONS Public Works Dept. Hutchins Street Square - North Entrance ADA 143,000.00 - 143,000.00 The final phase of funding necessary to provide a path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibility. Public Works Dept. Zupo Field ADA Bleachers - 75,000.00 75,000.00 First of two allocations necessary to make ADA improvements to provide path of travel and remove barriers to accessibility. Public Works Dept. Blakely Park Restroom Demolition - 25,000.00 25,000.00 Demolish the restroom building at the south side if Blakely Park that has been out of service due to extensive and repeated vandalism. Public Works Dept. ADA Improvements - Cherokee Lane 75,000.00 75,000.00 Handicap ramp and sidewalk improvements along Cherokee Lane corridor to provide path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibilty. Public Works Dept. ADA Improvements - Church Street Park Lot 29,943.00 29,943.00 ADA improvements in the next phase of parking lot reconstruction projects to provide a path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibility Public Works Dept. Graffiti Abatement - 42,000.00 40,000.00 The Public Works Department will abate graffiti on public and private property that is viewable from the public right-of-way and within the CDBG Target Area. Community Development LodiGRIP Program - 5,000.00 2,411.00 Funding to cover expenses for referrals of at -risk youth and their families to counseling for anger management, substance abuse and gang recognition, for tattoo removal and other eligible expenses. Total requests $ 394,943.00 $ 42,411.00 $ 347,943.00 EXHIBIT B 2015/16 CDBG Allocation Program Administration (20%) Adjusted Balance Total Funding Available City Projects HSS - North Entrance ADA - Phase II Zupo Field ADA Bleachers - Phase 1 Blakely Park Restroom Demolition ADA Improvements - Cherokee Lane ADA Improvements - Church Street Parking Lots City Service Programs Graffiti Abatement LodiGRIP CBO Projects Housing Authority - 719 S. Washington Phase III (78 CBO Economic Development SBDC - Small Business Assistance (94) CBO Service Programs Second Harvest Food Bank (123) Community Partnership - LodiGRIP Support (120) Fair Housing (119) SA - Tutoring -Mentoring Program (117) EFB - Mobile Farmer's Market (115) HSA - Home Delivered Meals (111) One -Eighty Teen - LodiGRIP Why Try Program (109 Grace & Mercy Foundation - Pantry/Meals (99) 2015/16 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CDBG FUNDING $613,405' $613,405 2015/16 CDBG Allocation Cap Distribution ($122,681) 60% City Set -Aside 40% CBO Set -Aside 15% Public Services $490,724 $294,434 $196,290 $92,011 $125,000 $143,000 $75,000 $75,000 $25,000 $25,000 $150,000 $75,000 $100,000 $29,943 $42,000 $40,000 $40,000 $5,000 $2,411 $2,411 $40,770 $40,770 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500 $25,000 $15,000 $15,000 $18,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $15,000 $15,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $5,000 $0 $0 $35,000 $10,600 $10,600 $10,000 $0 $0 $490,724 $390,354 $100,370 $92,011 ($95,920) $95,920 $0 The following services identified in the table above will be grouped and funded as one allocation. LodiGRIP Community Partnership - LodiGRIP Support (120) One -Eighty Teen - LodiGRIP Why Try Program (109 LodiGRIP Program - Supportive Services $5,000 $2,411 $2,411 $25,000 $15,000 $15,000 $35,000 $10,600 $10,600 EXHIBIT C $28,011 COMMITTEE MEMBERS SUNIL YADAV, Chairperson CURT JURAN, Vice Chair FRAN FORKAS MARIA ROSADO April 20, 2015 Lodi City Council c/o City Clerk's Office CITY OF LODI LODI IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 368-8848 FAX (209) 333-6842 Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers, STAFF REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH WOOD, Neighborhood Services Manager The Lodi Improvement Committee is asking for your support in pursuing the establishment and implementation a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (MRSA) as referenced in the 2015/16 Annual Action Plan. The creation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area could be a tool for revitalization that would provide benefits for administering Community Development Block Grant funds in targeted areas, as well as encourage public and private investment in the community. This would build stronger relationships with neighborhood stakeholders such as residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, law enforcement and faith organizations. The Lodi Improvement Committee would be prepared to be a fundamental part of the development of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area providing outreach and engagement with the community. Once the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area is established the Lodi Improvement Committee would be a willing partner and provide guidance with the administration of funds allocated to the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Jv Sunil Yadav, Chairpers Curtis Juran, Vice Chairperson Fran Forkas, Member Maria Rosado, Member JW J:\Community Development\Neighborhood Services Division\Lodi Improvement Committee\NRSA Support Letter.doc 2015-16 DRAFT Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program PUBLIC REVIEW & COMMENT PERIOD —APRIL 6,2015— MAY 6, 2015 �qvP'-ttAEN 0.4.4" o G� ZG ;v2 ELa nFYI City of Lodi Community Development Dept. Neighborhood Services Division TABLE OF CONTENTS ❑ Public Housing 91.220(h) 38 ❑ Homeless and Special Needs 91.220(i) 39 ❑ Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.2200) 41 ❑ Other Actions 91.220(k) 42 ❑ Program Specific Requirements 44 ❑ CDBG 91.220(1)(1) DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 1 Page ❑ Executive Summary 91.220(b) 2 ❑ Lead & Responsible Agencies 91.200(b) 6 ❑ Consultation 91.100, 91.220(b) and 91.215(1) 7 ❑ Citizen Participation 91.105 and 91.200(c) 15 ❑ Resources 91.220(c)(1) and (c)(2) 16 ❑ Annual Objectives 91.220(c)(3)&(e) 19 ❑ Description of Activities/Projects 91.220(d) 23 ❑ Geographic Distribution/Allocation Priorities 91.220(f) 36 ❑ Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220(g) 37 ❑ Public Housing 91.220(h) 38 ❑ Homeless and Special Needs 91.220(i) 39 ❑ Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.2200) 41 ❑ Other Actions 91.220(k) 42 ❑ Program Specific Requirements 44 ❑ CDBG 91.220(1)(1) DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 1 Executive Summary AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.2OO(c), 91.22O(b) 1. Introduction In order to be eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the City of Lodi must submit a Consolidated Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every five years, and is required to update that plan annually. The Consolidated Plan is an assessment and analysis of local conditions and issues related to housing, homelessness, community development, and economic development. Utilizing a comprehensive outreach and citizen participation process, the Consolidated Plan describes priority needs facing the community and develops strategies to address those needs. This 2015 Annual Action Plan is the second of five required annual updates to the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan. The annual Plan also identifies funding priorities and details the projects proposed to receive Federal funds under the CDBG Program, the State HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program and the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The Needs Assessment within the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan identified several target populations: • Extremely low-income and very low-income households; • Seniors; • Youth, primarily ages 6 — 17; • Persons with disabilities; and • Foster youth. The Needs Assessment also identified several types of projects and services that are needed in the community, including the following: • Public facilities (either new or upgrades/expansions to existing facilities), including community centers, youth facilities, community gardens and one-stop service centers; • Affordable housing programs for new housing construction, the preservation and rehabilitation of existing rental housing, emergency housing repairs, down -payment assistance and tenant -based rental assistance; • Crime prevention activities to provide resources to support law enforcement and crime prevention programming in designated neighborhoods; • Public improvements, especially those focused on increasing accessibility, such as ADA curbs ramps and sidewalk infill, and storm drainage and flooding improvements; DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2 • Public services for a wide range of populations, including seniors, youth, disabled persons, homeless households, foster youth, displaced workers, and households with fair housing issues; • Employment development services to provide training and to support job creation. Through the full five year term of the Consolidated Plan, the City of Lodi anticipates funding projects related to all of these needs, although available funding resources, community-based organization partnerships, and market conditions may ultimately limit the City's ability to fund some project types. Given the City's relatively small CDBG allocation, funds for affordable housing or other large capital improvement projects will need to come from other sources such as the State HOME Program and HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. 3. Evaluation of past performance The City of Lodi received $602,382 in CDBG entitlement funds In FY 2014/15. The City funded 5 public service programs. The funding for these programs encompassed a variety of services to benefit youth, needy families, seniors, homeless persons, and other special needs groups. Award amounts ranged from $1,500 to $42,000. The City also supported community development projects based on clearly identified needs. Among these initiatives were programs that focused on handicap accessibility projects and public infrastructure improvements in low-income neighborhoods. Both the public service programs and the community development projects were based on priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Two of the formal objectives of the Plan are to: 1) promote citizen participation in the development of local priority needs and objectives; and 2) encourage consultation with public and private agencies to identify shared needs and solutions to persistent community problems. The Neighborhood Services Division of the Community Development Department invites the community to provide input on the way grant funds from the HUD are spent. This Citizen's Participation Plan outlines the way the City communicates with residents regarding the use and expenditure of HUD funds. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Community and neighborhood meetings are organized by City staff and/or by local community- based organizations to seek community input and identify community needs. These meetings serve several purposes: • Obtains community input about funds should be spent; • Solicits information about neighborhood needs; • Builds a sense of community among neighborhood residents; • Encourages community empowerment and greater community voice; • Provides neighborhoods with information about city services. The City continues to address potential gaps in the delivery system. The following are a few examples of efforts to overcome gaps in the institutional structure and to enhance coordination include: • The Neighborhood Services Division staff work with the City's Finance, Parks Planning, and Public Works Departments to ensure that capital improvement projects are on schedule, and that invoices are paid in a timely manner. • The Neighborhood Services Manager participates in the following the community/collaborative committees on a regular basis: o San Joaquin County Emergency Food and Shelter Board o "Hand Up" Homeless Outreach Group o City of Lodi ADA Committee/Citizen Advisory Panel o Lodi Improvement Committee • The Neighborhood Services Manager is involved in the update of the City's Housing Element, particularly in the discussions surrounding multi -family and affordable housing, and a review of existing HUD -funded housing programs and an evaluation of their effectiveness. • The Neighborhood Services Manager is leading the development of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. 5. Summary of public comments At the first City Council Public Hearing on April 1, 2015, a total of five people spoke in support of the various organizations and proposed projects and activities. One comment was received prior to the opening of the Public Hearing in regards to one of the applicants that was not being recommended for funding. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 4 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City has not received any public comments that were not accepted. 7. Summary The City Council was supportive of the recommendations for allocation of CDBG funding that were presented to them at the Public Hearing. All but one member of the public spoke in favor of the various recommendations. One applicant that was not being recommended for funding spoke about the services that her organization provides to needy families and individuals within the community and commented that this is the second year in a row that she has not been awarded funding. City staff reiterated to the City Council that this was due, primarily, to the CDBG regulations that places a 15 percent cap on funding for public service activities and not the validity of the applicant's request for funding. Staff went on to explain that the impact of the public services cap on funding recommendations that can address the priority needs within the community is one of the primary reasons why the 2015/16 Action Plan includes the authorization for staff to pursue the creation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator City of Lodi Community Development Department — Neighborhood Services Division Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The Community Development Department — Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for overseeing the administration of the City's CDBG funding, including the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. The Neighborhood Services Division Manager over -sees the day-to-day administration of the CDBG program. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information City of Lodi 21 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Attn: Neighborhood Services Manager 209-333-6800 x2467 jwood@lodi.gov DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 11 AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) Introduction In preparing the Action Plan, the City consulted with a variety of agencies, including local and regional community-based organizations, the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin, and many others. The goal of the consultation process was to provide detail of the priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and how those agencies best could focus their programs and activities to help address those priority needs and to explore opportunities for coordination to improve availability and access to services. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) City staff has been meeting with several local health, mental health and service agencies to explore opportunities to increase service delivery through mobile and fixed locations in or at least closer to the neighborhoods where the clientele reside. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The City of Lodi will continue to work as part of the San Joaquin County Continuum of Care (CoQ in 2015-16. The CoC is currently administered by the San Joaquin County Community Development Department, with several local agencies and organizations receiving funding. The City's efforts to address the needs of homeless persons have included participation and support of "A Hand Up", a local homeless advocacy and outreach group made up of social service providers and faith -based organizations that meet monthly to discuss homeless issues and effective ways of addressing them. The City has also been working with a Homeless Task Force made up of key City staff, representatives from the Salvation Army and local faith -based organizations, and the Lodi Community Foundation, a local philanthropic organization. Led by the Lodi Police Department, this task force has built consensus and support to explore a number of short- and long-range solutions to reduce homelessness and mitigate its effect on the community. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 7 Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Lodi does not have sufficient population to receive Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding directly. The San Joaquin County Neighborhood Preservation Division administers several federal grant programs that provide direct assistance to homeless individuals and families. They include several Supportive Housing Programs (SHP) and a Shelter Plus Care (SPC) Program. The SPC program provides rent assistance for disabled homeless individuals. Supportive Housing Programs provide rent assistance and supportive services to homeless families and individuals to assist them in making a successful transition from homelessness to independent living. Funds for these programs are received through HUD's Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant Application process. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) H. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities 1. Agency/Group/Organization CALIFORNIA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CHD) Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Public Housing Needs Non -Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Anti -poverty Strategy Leadership Development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff routinely meets with CHD and the local Hispanic and Pakistani community and what are the anticipated outcomes of the through meetings facilitated by CHD as a means of providing information on what consultation or areas for improved coordination? is being done to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and to receive feedback from that community on those and other issues. Information from those meetings had a direct bearing on some of the projects recommended for funding. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2. Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Public Housing Needs Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the Housing Authority to review opportunities to provide and what are the anticipated outcomes of the new affordable housing or the rehabilitation of existing affordable housing. An consultation or areas for improved coordination? application for CDBG funding was prepared and submitted to address the needs identified in those discussions. 3. Agency/Group/Organization LOEL FOUNDATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the LOEL Foundation in regards to various needs and issues and what are the anticipated outcomes of the that were related to their role within the community. consultation or areas for improved coordination? DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 10 4. Agency/Group/Organization SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Homeless Services -Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Non -Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with Second Harvest in regards to various needs and issues that and what are the anticipated outcomes of the were related emergency food. An application for CDBG funding was prepared and consultation or areas for improved coordination? submitted to address the priority needs. 5. Agency/Group/Organization THE SALVATION ARMY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the Salvation Army - Lodi Corp in regards to various needs and what are the anticipated outcomes of the and issues that were related emergency food and shelter, housing and supportive consultation or areas for improved coordination? services. An application for CDBG funding was prepared and submitted to address the priority needs. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 11 6. Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Health Services -Education Services -Education Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the Community Partnership regarding the development of and what are the anticipated outcomes of the programs/services designed to address priority needs related to at -risk youth and consultation or areas for improved coordination? their families associated with gang prevention/intervention. An application for CDBG funding was prepared and submitted to address the priority needs. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 12 7. Agency/Group/Organization ONE -EIGHTY TEEN CENTER — YOUTH SERVICES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Health Services -Education Services -Education Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the One -Eighty Youth Services regarding the development of and what are the anticipated outcomes of the programs/services designed to address priority needs related to at -risk youth and consultation or areas for improved coordination? their families associated with gang prevention/intervention. An application for CDBG funding was prepared and submitted to address the priority needs. 8. Agency/Group/Organization EMERGENCY FOOD BANK Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Homeless Services -Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Non -Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with the Emergency Food Bank in regards to various needs and and what are the anticipated outcomes of the issues that were related to emergency food. An application for funding was consultation or areas for improved coordination? prepared ad submitted. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 13 9. Agency/Group/Organization SJC HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (HSA) Continuum of Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Non -Homeless Special Needs Consultation? How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with HSA regarding services that they provide to homebound and what are the anticipated outcomes of the senior citizens. Staff determined that funding should be directed toward better consultation or areas for improved coordination? alternatives than what is being proposed by HSA. 10. Agency/Group/Organization SAN JOAQUIN FAIR HOUSING ASSOCIATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted Staff consulted with Fair Housing in regards to various needs and issues that were and what are the anticipated outcomes of the related housing and discrimination. consultation or areas for improved coordination? Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted a variety of agencies serving Lodi residents and the region. No agency types were specifically left out of the consultation process. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care San Joaquin County Both address issues pertaining to homelessness and special needs housing. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 14 AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If Order response/attendance comments received not accepted and reasons applicable) 1. NOFA/Application Community -Based About a dozen people Many organizations All comments were Workshop Organizations attended the would like to accepted. December 10, 2014 expand services, meeting. Most but Public Service represented a funding is limited. nonprofit organization. 2. Community Non -targeted/ About nine people Public Works staff All comments were Meeting broad community. attended the January sought input on accepted. 13, 2015 Lodi priorities for Improvement Cherokee Lane Committee meeting. corridor projects. 3. Public Hearing Non -targeted/ Over twenty people A summary of the All comments were broad community. attended the City comments at that accepted. Council meeting on meeting are April 1, 2015 detailed in the specifically for the Executive CDBG Public Hearing. Summary. Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 15 Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction The City of Lodi will have a total of $613,405 in new CDBG funds for program year 2015-2016. Allocation of funds and assignment of priorities for funding are based upon the national goals set forth by HUD regulations, and local goals for housing and community development. Local goals, consistent with HUD regulations, focus on building up and improving the City's residents and neighborhoods. In addition to the CDBG funding that Lodi receives as an Entitlement community, Lodi has been awarded State HOME funding for a First Time Home Buyer Program. The allocation of State HOME funds ($700,000) will be available from 2013-2016. The City intends on pursuing additional funding through the State HOME Program, Cal -Home, and other state and federal resources as may be appropriate In 2015-16, the City plans to pursue funding through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program. The specific amount and use of the loan proceeds will be determined during the plan year. The City will amend the annual Action Plan to document the use. Possible uses being considered are: single-family acquisition/rehabilitation/resale program, multi -family housing, and/or economic development (job creation). DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 16 Priority Table Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: of Amount Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public - Acquisition City of Lodi is a CDBG Entitlement federal Admin and community that expects an average Planning allocation of $600,000 per year for Economic planning purposes. Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 613,405 0 492,000 1,105,405 1,800,000 Section public - Acquisition In 2015-16, the City plans to pursue 108 federal Economic funding through the Section 108 Loan Development Guarantee Program. Possible uses: single - Housing family acquisition/rehabilitation/resale program, multi -family housing, or 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 economic development (job creation). Other public - Acquisition The City of Lodi was awarded $700,000 on state Housing State HOME Program funding for a First Time Home Buyer acquisition -only and 250,000 0 0 250,000 250,000 acquisition -with rehab activities. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 17 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied. The CDBG program does not have a matching requirement. However, in evaluating the proposals for CDBG funding each year, the City uses match funds as a factor in determining recommended allocations. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan. As of the writing of this Plan, there was not anticipated to be any publicly -owned land or property within the City that would be used to address identified needs. The City may use some CDBG funding to acquire such land over the course of the planning period. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 18 Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Each activity being funded in the 2015-16 Plan will correspond to one of the following two priorities: • Build Healthy Communities; and • Expand Economic Opportunities. Those priorities align closely with the City's Mission Statement which reads, "The City of Lodi's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for Lodi residents, reflecting our high community standards" and the overall objective to provide the citizenry a better, more attractive, and healthier place in which to live. In addition, each activity includes a goal that best reflects what the City of Lodi is seeking to achieve through the Consolidated Plan. The goals to be addressed in 2015-16 are: • Improve Accessibility • Construct/Upgrade Public Facilities • Address Blight and Nuisance • Improve Access to Public Services • Preserve Existing Affordable Housing • Expand Financial Opportunities • Produce New Affordable Housing DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 19 Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year 1 Improve 2014 2018 Non -Housing CDBG Target Area Public Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Accessibility Community RCAP/ECAP 43.02 Public Improvements $322,943 Activities other than Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 9999 Persons Assisted 2 Construct or 2014 2018 Non -Housing CDBG Target Area Public Facilities CDBG: $25,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Upgrade Community RCAP/ECAP 43.02 Public Improvements Activities other than Public Development Low/Moderate Income Housing Facilities Benefit: 9999 Persons Assisted 3 Address 2014 2018 Non -Housing CDBG Target Area Public Services CDBG: $40,000 Public service activities other Blight and Community RCAP/ECAP 43.02 than Low/Moderate Income Nuisance Development Housing Benefit: 250 Persons Assisted 4 Access to 2014 2018 Non -Housing RCAP/ECAP 43.02 Public Services CDBG: $52,011 Public service activities other Social Community City -Wide Activity than Low/Moderate Income Services Development Housing Benefit: 9999 Persons Assisted 5 Preserve 2014 2018 Affordable City -Wide Activity Preservation of CDBG: $40,770 Public service activities for Existing Housing Existing Affordable Low/Moderate Income Housing Affordable Public Housing Housing Benefit: 6 Households Assisted Housing 6 Expand 2014 2018 Economic City -Wide Activity Public Services CDBG: $10,000 Businesses assisted: 99 Financial Development Businesses Assisted Opportunities 7 Produce New 2014 2018 Affordable City -Wide Activity Homebuyer HOME: Direct Financial Assistance to Affordable Housing Assistance $250,000 Homebuyers: 5 Households Housing Assisted Table 6 — Goals Summary DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 20 Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Improve Accessibility Goal Description Improve the accessibility of public facilities and remove barriers to accessibility throughout the community. 2 Goal Name Construct or Upgrade Public Facilities Goal Description Construct new or upgrade existing public facilities. 3 Goal Name Address Blight and Nuisance Goal Description Address existing blighted areas of the City and nuisance conditions that will lead to blight. 4 Goal Name Access to Social Services Goal Description Improve access to social services. 5 Goal Name Preserve Existing Affordable Housing Goal Description Foster the preservation of fair and quality housing choices for residents of all income levels throughout the entire community through the preservation of existing affordable housing. 6 Goal Name Expand Financial Opportunities Goal Description Expand financial opportunities for lower-income individuals and families. 7 Goal Name Produce New Affordable Housing Goal Description Foster the development and preservation of fair and quality housing choices for residents of all income levels throughout the entire community through the production of new housing units. Table 7 — Goal Descriptions DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 21 Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b): None DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 22 AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction The activities to be undertaken during 2015-2016 are summarized below. All of the Public Service activities identified are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2016. # Project Name 1 Program Administration 2 Hutchins Street Square — North Entrance ADA Phase II 3 Zupo Field ADA Bleachers — Phase 1 4 Blakely Park Restroom Demolition 5 Cherokee Lane ADA Improvements — Phase 1 6 Church Street Parking Lot ADA Improvements — Phase II 7 Graffiti Abatement 8 LodiGRIP Program 9 Housing Authority — 719 S. Washington Street Improvements — Phase III 10 SBDC Economic Development - 2 11 Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market 12 Salvation Army—Tutoring and Mentoring Program 13 Second Harvest Food Bank — Hunger Relief Programs Table 8 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs In making 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. Staff 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. In addition, the City looked at three supplemental factors that could increase the score for certain applications. The first was whether the applicant requested funding from the City of Lodi in the prior year and was not awarded. The second was whether the program/project provide specific benefit to aid the residents in the neighborhoods the City has identified as Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RCAP/ECAP). The third was whether the program/project meet any of the high priority goals identified in the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan. Project recommendations are for those projects determined most likely to be successful and maintain compliance with CDBG regulations. While there are several constraints to meeting the needs of low-income residents, the primary obstacle is that there is a lack of funding to fully address all needs. The economic challenges facing the nation DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 23 have forced many nonprofits to cut services at a time when governmental entities and others are least able to provide them. A second obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that the location of many available services is in the City of Stockton. Lodi works closely with the regional transit agencies to improve access, and there are several daily public transportation linkages between Lodi and downtown Stockton. The City has also encouraged nonprofit agencies to operate satellite offices within Lodi. Another obstacle is the number of nonprofits that need assistance with basic management and fiscal policies. New nonprofits have formed in Lodi and throughout the region, and they have small but passionate staffs and volunteers devoted to a variety of issues. Unfortunately, most new nonprofits do not have the capacity to meet the financial and reporting requirements of CDBG and other grant programs, and may need basic assistance securing tax-exempt status, setting up bookkeeping systems, and applying for grants. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 24 Projects AP -38 Projects Summary Project Summary Information Table 9 —Project Summary 1 Project Name Planning and Administration Target Area Goals Supported Produce New Affordable Housing Access to Social Services Improve Accessibility Construct or Upgrade Public Facilities Address Blight and Nuisance Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $122,681 Description 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. Planning and admin will now include funding for San Joaquin Fair Housing to provide fair housing services, such as housing discrimination and tenant/landlord law hotline, complaint investigation, and outreach and education through public forums. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 25 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 26 Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of 2796 individuals. families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 832 low-income households. Location Description City Hall - 221 W. Pine St, Lodi CA 95240 Far Housing: City-wide Planned Activities 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. Funding will also be provided for San Joaquin Fair Housing to provide fair housing services, such as housing discrimination and tenant/landlord law hotline, complaint investigation, and outreach and education through public forums. 2 Project Name Hutchins Street Square — North Entrance ADA Improvements — Phase II Target Area Goals Supported Improve Accessibility Needs Addressed Public Improvements. Public Facilities. Funding CDBG: $143,000 Description Improvements to community recreation and performing arts facility to remove accessibility barriers. Target Date June 30, 2016 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 26 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 27 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 100 Location Description 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities Reconstruction of entrance to public facility to remove barriers to accessibility. 3 Project Name Zupo Field ADA Bleachers — Phase I Target Area Goals Supported Improve Accessibility Needs Addressed Public Improvements Funding CDBG: $75,000 Description Improvements to community recreation to remove accessibility barriers. This is the first of two phased allocations to fund this project. Target Date 6/30/17 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 100 Location Description 350 N. Washington Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities Improvements to public facility to remove barriers to accessibility. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 27 4 Project Name Blakely Park Restroom Demolition Target Area Goals Supported Address Blight and Nuisance Needs Addressed Public Improvements Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description Demolish the restroom building at the south side if Blakely Park that has been out of service due to extensive and repeated vandalism. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. Location Description 1050 S. Stockton Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities Demolition and clearing of existing, unused restroom/storage building. 5 Project Name Cherokee Lane ADA Improvements — Phase I Target Area CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Improve Accessibility Needs Addressed Public Improvements Funding CDBG: $75,000 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 28 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 29 Description Handicap ramp and sidewalk improvements along Cherokee Lane corridor to provide path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibilty. Target Date 12/31/16 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 100 Location Description To be determined within CDBG Target Area Planned Activities Installation of ADA compliant handicap ramps and sidewalks at various locations along Cherokee Lane corridor to remove barriers to accessibility. 6 Project Name Church Street Parking Lot ADA Improvements — Phase II Target Area Goals Supported Improve Accessibility Needs Addressed Public Improvements Funding CDBG: $29,943 Description ADA improvements in the next phase of parking lot reconstruction projects to provide a path of travel and to remove barriers to accessibility. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 100 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 29 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 30 Location Description 114 W. Oak Street; 117 W. Walnut Street; 140 S. Church Street. Planned Activities Installation of ADA compliant parking stalls and path of travel at a public facility. 7 Project Name Graffiti Abatement Target Area RCAP/ECAP#1 Goals Supported Address Blight and Nuisance Needs Addressed Public Services Crime Prevention Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description The Graffiti Abatement Program will remove graffiti on public and private properties located in target areas. The goal of the program is to preserve neighborhood property values and maintain the housing stock in target areas. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of Graffiti abatement from low-income neighborhoods. 100 households served. families that will benefit from the proposed activities. Location Description Citywide low-income areas. CT/BGs: 41.02 (BG 2), 42.03 (BG 3), 42.04 (BG 1) 43.06 (BG 1), 44.01 (BG 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), and 45.00 (BG 1,3,4) Planned Activities The Graffiti Abatement Program will remove graffiti on public and private properties located in target areas. Staff will remove graffiti by pressure -washing the structure or by painting over it. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 30 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 31 8 Project Name LodiGRIP Program — Supportive Services Target Area RCAP/ECAP#1 / CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Access to Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services Crime Prevention Funding CDBG: $28,011 Description Funding to a variety of community-based organizations that support the Lodi Gang Reduction Intervention Prevention (LodiGRIP) Program through referrals of at -risk youth and their families to counseling for anger management, substance abuse and gang recognition, for tattoo removal and other eligible expenses. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of Community Partnership for Families: 25 LMI Households families that will benefit from the proposed activities. One -Eighty Teen — Why Try Program — 40 LMI Youth LodiGRIP —10 LMI Youth Location Description City -Wide Low Income Neighborhoods Planned Activities Community Partnership for Families - A Service Integration Program that supports the youth and families that are referred from the LodiGRIP Program, focusing mainly on the youth that have participated in the Juvenile Diversion Program at Mule Creek State Prison. One -Eighty Teen - Why Try Program - An evidence -based program operated on the high school DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 31 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 32 campuses that helps identify high-risk students and teaches them self-awareness, self-discipline, self-motivation and how to find healthy support systems. LodiGRIP — Referrals of at -risk youth and their families to other agencies and organizations that can provide supportive services. 9 Project Name Housing Authority — 719 S. Washington Street Improvements — Phase III Target Area Goals Supported Preserve Existing Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $40,770 Description Continuation of project at 719 S. Washington, a six -unit apartment complex owned and operated by the Housing Authority. Phase III will use funds to install new energy efficient water heaters, install shutters at the exterior windows and stucco the entire exterior of the apartment building. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of 6 LMI Households, 25 individuals. families that will benefit from the proposed activities. Location Description 719 S. Washington Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities Installation of new energy efficient water heaters, install shutters at the exterior windows and stucco the entire exterior of the apartment building struture. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 32 10 Project Name SBDC Economic Development Target Area City -Wide Goals Supported Expand Financial Opportunities Needs Addressed Employment Development Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Provides confidential, individual and free business consulting to existing and prospective Lodi business owners, and monthly small business startup workshops. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 31 LMI Individuals 10 jobs created. Location Description City -Wide Planned Activities Provide confidential, individual and free business consulting to existing and prospective Lodi business owners, and monthly small business start up workshops. 11 Project Name Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market Target Area RCAP/ECAP#1 / CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Access to Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $1,500 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 33 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 34 Description Nutrition and food assistance programs. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 3000 LMI individuals. Location Description City -Wide Low Income Neighborhoods Planned Activities This will fund the Mobile Farmers' Market program (MFM). 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. 12 Project Name Salvation Army — Tutoring and Mentoring Program Target Area RCAP/ECAP#1 / CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Access to Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description An after-school program during the school year and a Summer Day Camp program during summer break that is run out of the Salvation Army Lockeford Street facility. The program will focus on tutoring, mentoring, character building, crafts and sports/recreational activities. The program is expanding to offer English Language Development to non-English speaking individuals within the community. Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of 27 LM Youth DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 34 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 35 families that will benefit from the proposed activities. 13 LMI Adults Location Description 525 W. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA 95240 Planned Activities Tutoring, mentoring, character building, crafts and sports/recreational activities. English Language Development to non-English speaking individuals within the community. 13 Project Name Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin County — Hunger Relief Programs Target Area City -Wide Low Income Neighborhoods / RCAP/ECAP#1 Goals Supported Access to Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $7,500 Description Provide funding to Second Harvest Food Bank to purchase foods that are not typically donated to the food bank (e.g., meat and dairy products). Target Date 6/30/16 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities. The Food Assistance Programs serve individuals, children, and seniors including disabled, veterans, female head of household, and elderly. By the end of the fiscal year 2014-2015 Second Harvest estimates providing supplemental groceries to 590 unduplicated people, totaling 9,588 units of service in the City of Lodi. Location Description City -Wide Low Income Neighborhoods Planned Activities Funding for the operation of the Food Assistance Program, the Senior Brown Bag Program, and the Food 4 Thought Program. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 35 AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed While Lodi has used a need -based strategy for selection of projects and activities, the greatest need has historically been identified to be within the low-income Target Area. Specific attention will be focused on one Census Tract within our Target Area (45.02) that was recently identified as a Racially Concentrated Area of Poverty (RCAP) and an Economically Concentrated Area of Poverty (ECAP). Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds �RC_APJECAP Census Tract (45.02) 30% Table 10 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Areas of concentrated poverty generally have less private investment from financial institutions, grocery stores and other retail outlets. With less competition, businesses like convenience marts and check cashing companies are able to charge more for goods and services and low-income people end up paying more for basic necessities. RCAP/ECAP Census Tract (45.02) DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 36 M II I p — rroe.e •c. _ . Ic WL - Sl Cnm at — s ! Fim Fe I EPin.M C ui It aw�at SW�t 2 F e yj E tawnut ai �. L ww.� st g 'fnC Nwit9x: 0045U1 � uwa1W: L-1 %iAwaME IMCi➢YOiA: FL -1 MO Ptti YID+^ It I Fw.1i � inu.m-sl � DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 36 Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction Although the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan focus on affordable housing, the City's only HUD funding source is CDBG, which limits the amount of funding that can be spent on affordable housing by prohibiting new construction of housing. (Other HUD programs, such as HOME, are specifically targeted to affordable housing.) The City's strategies related to CDBG-funded affordable housing efforts relate to maintaining affordability for homeowners. Other funding sources are provided to support affordable housing as available. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 4 Special -Needs 0 Total 4 Table 11- One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 4 Acquisition of Existing Units 4 Total 8 Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion For 2015-16, the aforementioned number of households assisted relies strictly on the ability for the City to get the FTHB Acquisition/FTHB Acquisition with Rehab activities, and the partnership with Habitat for Humanity up and running in the Program Year. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 37 AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is the public housing agency serving the City of Lodi. HACSJ is independent of the City of Lodi, and the City retains no control over their funding or implementation of programs. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Please refer to the HACSJ Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for information on the ways that HACSJ plans to address public housing needs. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership HACSJ encourages public housing residents to participate in policy, procedure, and program implementation and development through its Resident Advisory Board. HACSJ also distributes a newsletter to all residents, which contains relevant news, information on training and employment opportunities, and other community resources available to public housing residents. Public housing residents also participate in the development of the HACSJ's five-year and annual plans. The Resident Services Division distributes a survey to prioritize resident needs and schedule short- and long-term improvements. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance HACSJ is not designated as "troubled." Discussion A wealth of information on HACSJ and their programs, housing resources, budgets, and financial planning and reporting is available on their website at www.HACSJ.org. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 38 AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The City's strategy related to the needs of the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, and other special needs populations is focused on funding supportive services in Lodi. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including: Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City will remain involved in the County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board and will continue participation in monthly meetings with the local homeless outreach group, "A Hand Up" that works directly with the unsheltered homeless population. The City will also remain involved in the planning and execution of the County -wide Point -in -Time Homeless Count that will take place in 2015 and 2017. Additionally, the City is participating in a collaborative effort along with local service providers and faith - based organizations to better coordinate the variety of activities and services that are targeted to the homeless community. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will maintain current levels of support in homeless transitional and permanent housing programs. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City will attempt to create additional beds for chronically homeless persons through two primary strategies: (1) having the CoC apply for additional new Shelter Plus Care funding that will target the chronically homeless, and (2) increasing the number of beds for the chronically homeless by modifying existing Shelter Plus Care programs that do not specifically target chronically homeless persons. This second strategy would be achieved by providing chronically homeless persons with a priority when filling vacancies in non - targeted Shelter Plus Care programs as they occur. The City will work closely with the CoC toward meeting this goal. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 39 Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The City plans to pursue funding for Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program in future years to ease the cost -burden for the most impacted households in the extremely low-income and the very low-income range and to continue to support service providers that serve that population. Foster Care programs in San Joaquin County are overseen by the Human Services Agency. In California, state law requires public foster care programs to provide an Independent Living Program and that a transition plan be formulated for all youth preparing for emancipation. The City will continue to work with the Human Services Agency and the CoC members directly impacted by discharges, toward developing and implementing written protocols designed to codify current practices that prevent persons leaving foster care directly to homelessness. Discussion The City does not administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program, but there is coordination and contact with the San Joaquin AIDS Foundation and the Continuum of Care that administers those funds for the County. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family 0 Tenant -based rental assistance 0 Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being developed, leased, or operated 0 Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds 0 Total 0 DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 40 AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction The City identified public policy factors that are barriers to affordable housing in the process of drafting its 2010-2016 Housing Element update. Notable barriers included: • Land use controls. Zoning designations affect the availability of land suitable for multi -family development. • Residential development standards, which control the type, location, and density of residential development in Lodi. Parking requirements, building setbacks, height limits, and open space requirements are essential to ensuring that Lodi remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, but may constrain the density at which land is developed. • Design guidelines, which control the appearance of new development. The requirements of design guidelines may slightly increase the cost of building new housing. • Site improvement, development impact, and processing fees. These fees can add significant cost to developing new housing. Developers must often pay for new roadway, sewer, water, and park facilities, along with miscellaneous other fees. There are also costs associated with getting projects approved by the City and other agencies. • Permit and approval process. In addition to the cost of fees on new projects, the amount of time required to process them varies by project, and the developer generally must pay holding costs, such as property taxes, during this time. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment In 2015-16, the City will complete the process to review and update the Housing Element again, and develop an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Any barriers to affordable housing identified through those documents will be addressed within the period of this Consolidated Plan. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 41 AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction While there are several constraints to meeting the needs of low-income residents, the primary obstacle is that there is a lack of funding to fully address all needs. The economic challenges facing the nation have forced many nonprofits to cut services at a time when governmental entities and others are least able to provide them. In response to the level of need, the City has maintained its commitment to providing local funding to nonprofits; even though budget cuts have been required in a number of areas. The City also supports nonprofits' efforts to raise private funds, in part through providing direct funding and in-kind services to special events, including fundraisers. Another obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that the location of many available services is in the City of Stockton. Lodi works closely with the regional transit agencies to improve access, and there are several daily public transportation linkages between Lodi and downtown Stockton. The City has also encouraged nonprofit agencies to operate satellite offices within Lodi Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs In 2015-16, the City will support the following programs to address underserved needs: • The Salvation Army's Tutoring and Mentoring Program that serves the low-income, predominantly Hispanic population from the RCAP/ECAP area. • San Joaquin Fair Housing's housing counseling services. • Second Harvest Food Banks services to the needy families within the Target Area. • Emergency Food Bank's Mobile Farmer's Market that serves the low-income, predominantly Hispanic population from the RCAP/ECAP area. • Lodi Gang Reduction Intervention Prevention (LodiGRIP) Program that serves predominantly Hispanic youth and their families that are at -risk of gang influence and activities. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In 2015-16, the City will offer the following programs to foster and maintain affordable housing: • The City's HOME grants will provide first-time homebuyer assistance in the form of a downpayment loan to an anticipated 3 households. • The City is pursuing a partnership with Habitat for Humanity for an Acquisition and Rehab Program that will allow at least 10 vacant and/or foreclosed properties to be purchased and rehabilitated as affordable housing. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 42 Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards In 2015-16, the City will offer the following programs to reduce lead-based paint hazards: • The City will continue to provide lead-based paint testing as a component of its housing repair and rehabilitation programs when required by HUD regulations. Given the age and condition of Lodi's housing stock, there are a significant number of homes where lead-based paint testing is needed. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families In 2015-16, the City will offer the following programs to reduce the number of poverty -level families: • Lodi's goals include several that align with the goal of reducing poverty, including creating new affordable housing, expanding housing and services for the homeless, creating new local jobs, and providing social services. The City plans to fund specific activities that address each of these goals during the Consolidated Plan timeframe. For 2015-16, the City will provide assistance to first-time home buyers to acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing through a grant of State HOME Program funding and through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Actions planned to develop institutional structure In 2015-16, the City will continue to support and assist the service providers within our jurisdiction and to assess changes in needs on an on-going annual basis. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to participate in regional coordination of services through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board and other networking opportunities. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 43 Program Specific Requirements AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction The program -specific requirements that apply to the City are those for the CDBG program. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the 0 start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed; 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the 0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0 Total Program Income Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities Discussion The City calculates its low-income benefit on a one-year timeframe. DRAFT Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) C 44 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE 2015/16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -BLOCK -GRANT PROGRAM 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 2015/16 Federal allocation; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has been notified that the 2015/16 CDBG allocation is $613,405; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has held, with proper notification, a public hearing at the City Council meeting of May 6, 2015, 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, the City of Lodi, California, has received public input regarding the proposed use of CDBG funds; and WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the following allocations: Program Administration ($122,681) City Capital Projects ($347,943) ■ Hutchins Street Square -- North Entrance ADA Improvements ($143,000) ■ Zupo Field ADA Bleacher Project — Phase 1 ($75,000) ■ Blakely Park Restroom Demolition ($25,000) • Cherokee Lane — ADA Improvements ($75,000) • Church Street Parking Lot —ADA Improvements ($29,943) CBO Economic Development ($8,000) + SBDC — Small Business Assistance ($8,000) City Service Programs ($40,000) *Graffiti Abatement ($40,000) CBO Capital Projects ($42,770) • Housing Authority - 719 South Washington Street Project — Phase 111 ($40,770) • Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation — 425 North Sacramento Street — ADA ($2,000) CBO Service Programs ($52,011) ■ Salvation Army — Tutoring and Mentoring Program ($15,000) ■ Second Harvest Food Bank - Food Assistance Programs ($7,500) ■ LodiGRIP Program Supportive Services ($28,011) Emergency Food Bank — Mobile Farmer's Market ($1,500) WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Lodi wishes to include within the 2015/16 Annual Action Plan the authorization for the City to pursue the following special projects and activities to address priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan: ■ Establish Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area that would. provide benefits for administering CDBG funding in targeted areas; encourage public and private investment in the community; and build stronger relationships with neighborhood stakeholders, including residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, elected officials, law enforcement, andfaithorganizations; and • Pursue applications to the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the following projects: o Partnership with Habitat for Humanity and F&M Bank for an Acquisition - Rehabilitation -Resale program for affordable housing development; o Additional funding to Eden Housing for the Tienda Drive Senior Housing Project; o Economic development incentives for the repurpose of the General Mills facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the. City of Lodi does hereby approve the Annual Action Plan which includes the recommended 2015116 Federal allocations of CDBG funds to the projects recommended by staff in the amount of $613,405 as indicated above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council further authorizes City staff to pursue the creation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area and the application for Section 108 Loans from HUD for affordable housing and economic development activities. Dated: May 6, 2015 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-53 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 6, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None JE FER FERRAIOLO City Clerk 2015-53 2015/16 CDBG Annual Action Plan Presented by Community Development Department May 2015 2015/16 CDBG Annual Action Plan ■ 2015/16 Annual Allocation Process Allocation amount - $613,405. 10 Applications from Community Based Organizations ■ Total Amount Requested $185,270 ❑ 8 Public Services Requests: $134,500 Public Services Cap ■ $92,011 2015/16 Funding Availability 2015/16 CDBG Allocation $6137405 Program Administration ($1227681) Balance Available for Distribution $4907724 60% Set-aside for City Projects/Services $2947434 40% Set-aside for CBO Projects/Services $1967290 2015/16 CDBG Program Administration 20% Program Administration Allocation $1223681 Neighborhood Services Staff Time $145,480 Contract Staffing (PMC) $34,000 Al Study $10,000 Public Notices $23500 Translation Services $1,800 Training $1,500 Usage Fees $300 Fair Housing $18,000 TOTAL $2135580 Overage $90,899 2015/16 Public Service Funding ■ Public Service Cap $92,011 ■ (City) Graffiti Abatement $42,000 ■ Fair Housing $181000** ■ Second Harvest $10,000 ■ Mobile Farmer's Market $17500 ■ SJC — Human Services $57000 ■ Salvation Army $30,000 ■ Grace & Mercy Foundation $10,000 ■ Community Partnership $25,000 ■ One -Eighty Youth Services $35,000 Li Total Requested $176,500 ** Fair Housing eligible to funded as a Program Administration cost rather than a Public Service. 2015/16 Recommendations Community -Based Organizations Service/Project Total Activity Type Funding Funding Agency/Organization Score Request Recommendation Food Distribution Programs 123 Public Service $10,000 $7,500 Second Harvest Food Bank LodiGRIP — Supportive Services 120 Public Service $25,000 $15,000* Community Partnership for Families Fair Housing Services 119 Program $18,000 $18,000** SJC Fair Housing Administration Tutoring and Mentoring Program 117 Public Service $30,000 $15,000 Salvation Army — Lodi Corp Mobile Farmer's Market 115 Public Service $1,500 $1,500 Emergency Food Bank Home Delivered Meals 111 Public Service $5,000 0 SJC — Human Services Agency LodiGRIP — Why Try Program 109 Public Service $35,000 $10,600* One -Eighty Youth Programs Food Pantry and Meals Program 99 Public Service $10,000 0 Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation Small Business Assistance 96 Economic $10,000 $10,000 Small Business Development Center Development 719 S. Washington Project — Phase III 78 Public $40,770 $40,770 Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Facility 2015/16 Recommendations City Projects & Services Service/Project Activity Type Requested Funding Department Funding Recommendations HSS — North Entrance ADA (Phase 11) Public Facility $125,000 $143,000 Public Works Zupo Field ADA Bleachers (Phase 1) Public Facility $75,000 $75,000 Public Works Blakely Park Restroom Demolition Public Facility $25,000 $25,000 Public Works ADA Improvements — Cherokee Lane Public $75,000 $75,000 Public Works Improvements ADA Improvements — Church Street Parking Lot Public $29,943 $29,943 Public Works Improvements Graffiti Abatement Public Service $42,000 $40,000 Public Works LodiGRIP — Supportive Services Public Service $5,000 $2,411 Community Development 2015/16 Recommendations Special Projects /Activities ■ Establish Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area ❑ A tool for neighborhood revitalization that provides benefits for administering CDBG funding in targeted areas. ■ Ability to fund more Public Service activities within the targeted area that do not count against the 15% Public Service Cap. ■ Pursue funding through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for the following projects: ❑ Partnership with Habitat for Humanity and F&M Bank for an Acquisition - Rehabilitation -Resale program for affordable housing development; ❑ Additional funding to Eden Housing for the Tienda Drive Senior Housing Project; ❑ Economic development incentives for the repurpose of the General Mills facility. 2015/16 CDBG Process ■ Public Hearing —April 1 St ❑ Draft Annual Action Plan Document. ❑ 30 Day Public Review/Comment Period. ❑ April 6 — May 6 ■ Public Hearing — May 6th ❑ Final Action Plan Document ❑ Will incorporate any comments received during 30 day period, including this Public Hearing. ■ Submittal to HUD by May 15th. ■ Questions or Comments? CITY OF LODI LEGAL ADVEWHSEMENT ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CDBG APPLICATIONS PUBLISH (DATES): April 16, 2015 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 13, 2015 ORDERED BY: Joseph Wood TITLE: Neighborhood Services Division Manager C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-16-15.doc 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 6, 2015 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 Annual Action Plan development process and to receive input regarding community needs and funding priorities. The City will receive $613,405 in CDBG funds for 2015/16. 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 2015-16. 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. Planning documents are available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. Those documents were released on April 6, 2015 for public review and comment. The public hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 will be for the review and adoption of the Annual Action Plan and to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs and potential activities to be funded under the CDBG 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. Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. 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. Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation 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. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Joseph Wood, (209) 333-6800 x2467. Neighborhood Services Manager Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. Dated: April 16, 2015 C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\Public Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-16-15.doc DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM On Thursday, April 16, 2015, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing for Discussion of the Community Development Block Grant Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum Worknet Office I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 21, 2015, at Lodi, California. PAMELA M. FADEPUTY CITY CLERK RRIS BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO CITY CLERK ELENA STODDARD ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK NAAdministration\CLERK\Public Hearings\AFFADAVITS\DECPOSTCD.DOC 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 6, 2015 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 Annual Action Plan development process and to receive input regarding community needs and funding priorities. The City will receive $613,405 in CDBG funds for 2015/16. 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 2015-16. 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. Planning documents are available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. Those documents were released on April 6, 2015 for public review and comment. The public hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 will be for the review and adoption of the Annual Action Plan and to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs and potential activities to be funded under the CDBG 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. Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. 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. Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation 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. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Joseph Wood, (209) 333-6800 x2467. Neighborhood Services Manager Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. Dated: April 16, 2015 C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\3013VF3H\PUblic Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-16-15.doc V� ! <00 DECLARATION Oq</FOP�P PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM On Thursday, April 16, 2015, 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 for Discussion of 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 21, 2015, at Lodi, California. PAMELA M. FARRIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK Forms/decmail.doc ORDERED BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO CITY CLERK, CITY OF LODI ELENA STODDARD ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK 1EXH1 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 6, 2015 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 Annual Action Plan development process and to receive input regarding community needs and funding priorities. The City will receive $613,405 in CDBG funds for 2015/16. 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 2015-16. 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. Planning documents are available to the public for at least 30 days before adoption by the City Council. Those documents were released on April 6, 2015 for public review and comment. The public hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 will be for the review and adoption of the Annual Action Plan and to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding community needs and potential activities to be funded under the CDBG 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. Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. 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. Notice of Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation 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. The City of Lodi does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the disabled, upon request. Translators/Translation services are also available upon request. Any questions, concerns or requests related to these Notices should be directed to the following person: Joseph Wood, (209) 333-6800 x2467. Neighborhood Services Manager Persons with hearing impairment, please use the California Relay Service (CRS) 7-1-1. Dated: April 16, 2015 C:\Users\pfarris\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\3013VF31i\Public Hearing Notice Action Plan 4-16-15.doc ElEXHI� 2015-16 Adopt Annual Action Plan Name Agency Street City Captains Tory and Martin Ross c/o Salvation Army, Lodi Corps PO Box 1388 Lodi, CA 95241 Cheryl Francis Grace and Mercy Charitable Foundation PO Box 2236 Lodi, CA 95242 Dean Fujimoto c/o SJC Human Services Agency PO Box 201056 IStockton, CA 95201 Michael Miller c/o SJC Human Services Agency PO Box 201056 Stockton, CA 95201 Mike Mallory c/o Second Harvest Food Bank 704 E. Industrial Park Drive Manteca, CA 95337 - 6116 Kirsten Salas c/o Second Harvest Food Bank 704 E. Industrial Park Drive Manteca, CA 95337 - 6116 Peggy Wagner c/o San Joaquin County Fair Housing Association 247 E. Miner Ave Stockton, CA 95202 Mario Supnet c/o Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin 7 W. Scotts Avenue Stockton, CA 95203 Doi Do c/o Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin 448 S. Center Street Stockton, CA 95203 Nate McBride c/o Small Business Development Center 56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton, CA 95203 Marie Contreras Community Partnership for Families of SJ - Lodi Site PO Box 1569 _ Stockton, CA 95201 Jake McGregor c/o One -Eighty Youth Programs 17 W. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA 95240 Tracy Williams c/o LOEL Foundation, Inc. 105 S. Washington Street Lodi, CA 95240 Srey Kho c/o EI concilio/Lodi CalWORKS 1330 S. Ham Ln. Lodi, CA 95242 Maria Rosado c/o California Human Development 1631 E. Oak St. Lodi, CA 95240 DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (Spanish) On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing for Discussion of the Community Development Block Grant Program (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum Worknet Office I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 21, 2015, at Lodi, California. PAMELA M. FARRIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDERED BY: JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO CITY CLERK ELENA STODDARD ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK NA\Administration\CLERK\Public Hearings\AFFADAVITS\DECPOSTCD.DOC AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA POBLICA PARA LA DISCUSION DEL PROGRAMA DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO BLOCK GRANT LA CIUDAD DE LODI DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO Aviso de Audiencia Publica Para La Discusi6n del Programa de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario CON LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia publica se llevare a cabo el Miercoles, 06 de mayo 2015 a las 7:00 pm o tan pronto como el asunto podra ser oido, en el Consejo de Camaras de la ciudad de Lodi, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95241 a fin de considerar el proceso de desarrollo (CDBG) Plan de Acci6n del Programa Anual de Community Development Block Grant y recibir aportaciones en relaci6n con las necesidades de la comunidad y las prioridades de financiaci6n. La Ciudad recibira $613,405 en fondos CDBG para 2015/16. EI programa CDBG proporciona fondos para actividades que beneficien a las personas de bajos ingresos, eliminan los barrios marginales o tizon, o sirven a una necesidad urgente. Las actividades elegibles incluyen la adquisici6n de propiedades, mejoras publicas, rehabilitaci6n de viviendas, el desarrollo economico, y los servicios publicos. Como beneficiario de fondos del Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), la Ciudad ha desarrollado un plan de acci6n que describe las actividades propuestas para ser financiadas en 2015-16. EI plan de acci6n en general describe como el se va a utilizar los fondos del programa en actividades elegibles durante el ano fiscal. EI plan de acci6n puede modificarse segun sea necesario para reasignar fondos a las actividades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. Se pondran a disposici6n los documentos de planificacion al publico durante al menos 30 dfas antes de su aprobacion por el Ayuntamiento. Se anticipa que los documentos seran disponibles el 6 de abril de 2015 para su revisi6n y comentarios. Una audiencia publica se conducira el Miercoles, 6 de mayo del 2015 para su revisi6n y aprobacion del Plan de Acci6n Anual. El prop6sito de esta audiencia publica sera el de dar a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de hacer saber sus comentarios respecto a las necesidades de la comunidad y las posibles actividades que se financiaran en el marco del programa CDBG. Si usted no puede asistir a la audiencia publica, puede dirigir sus comentarios a la Secretaria de la Ciudad, Ciudad de Lodi, PO Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241 escrito, o usted puede Ilamar por telefono al (209) 333-6711. Ademas, la informacion esta disponible para su revisi6n en Lodi City Hall (221 West Pine Street) entre las horas de 8:00 am y 5:00 pm de lunes a viernes. Si usted tiene una discapacidad auditiva, por favor utilice el Servicio de Retransmisi6n de California (CRS) 7-1-1. Aviso de no discriminacion por motivos de discapacidad y adaptacion razonable La Ciudad promueve la equidad de vivienda y hace que todos sus programas disponibles para familias de bajos y moderados ingresos sin importar la edad, raza, color, religion, sexo, origen nacional, orientaci6n sexual, estado civil o discapacidad. La ciudad de Lodi no discrimina en la admisi6n o acceso a, o tratamiento o empleo en sus programas y actividades que reciben asistencia federal sobre la base de la discapacidad. Los ajustes razonables seren puestos a disposici6n de las personas con discapacidad que to soliciten. Traductores / Servicios de traduccion estan disponibles bajo peticion. Todas las preguntas, inquietudes o solicitudes relacionadas con estos avisos se deben dirigir a la siguiente persona: Joseph Wood, (209) 333 a 6800 x2467. Servicios a los Vecindarios Gerente Joseph Wood Si usted tiene una discapacidad auditiva, por favor utilice el Servicio de Retransmisi6n de California (CRS) 7-1-1. Fecha: 13 de abril 2015