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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0403 CC REG ITEM 09ATO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Donald P. Reynolds, Jr., Management Analyst DATE: March 28, 1991 SUBJECT: I 1991/92 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Hearing for the Appropriation of Funds (Estimated to be $194,580) The following report will briefly retrace previous CDBG projects and summarize recent HUD findings as they relate to the City's future appropriations. The report also summarizes the 17 proposals received from outside agencies this year for the Council's consideration, (please refer to Attachment "B"). Staff is proposing that the City Council receive public testimony and then close the April 3, 1991 public hearing and defer final appropriations until the April 17, 1991 Council meeting. During the period between April 31 1991 and April 17, 1990, staff is recommending that the City Council Budget and Finance Committee review the proposals and recommend final appropriations for the 1991/92 CDBG program at the April 17, 1991, Council meeting. This is consistent with established City Council policy. Background On January 2, 1991, staff reported to the Council the status of past CDBG appropriations since 1986. On February 25, 1991, several programs were modified. Attachment "A" provides the Council with the most current status of CDBG appropriations, per the Council's direction of February 25th. Of the three national objectives for the Grant, (low and moderate income benefit, elimination of slum and blighted conditions, or relief for an urgent health and safety need) the Council's past appropriations have focussed on low and moderate income benefit. Past proposals meet this objective through street improvements, removal of architectural barriers, assistance to the Boys and Girls Club (Club) for acquisition of a new site, affordable housing and public services. Public services provide benefits to seniors, the illiterate, the homeless, teens, and other similar beneficiaries. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 MOORPARK E MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. Clfy Cou cil Mooting , >a" °a < STEVEN KUENY Mayor BERNARDO M. PEREZ of Y oP 9y 199L- f City Manager o CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern ACTION: City Attorney SCOTT MONTGOMERY 0 PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Councilmember °9 v' Director of JOHN E. WOZNIAK r x , C °49TE /( Community Development Councilmember J -_' JOHN F. KNIPE LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Engineer City Clerk JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police M E M O R A N D U M RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Donald P. Reynolds, Jr., Management Analyst DATE: March 28, 1991 SUBJECT: I 1991/92 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Hearing for the Appropriation of Funds (Estimated to be $194,580) The following report will briefly retrace previous CDBG projects and summarize recent HUD findings as they relate to the City's future appropriations. The report also summarizes the 17 proposals received from outside agencies this year for the Council's consideration, (please refer to Attachment "B"). Staff is proposing that the City Council receive public testimony and then close the April 3, 1991 public hearing and defer final appropriations until the April 17, 1991 Council meeting. During the period between April 31 1991 and April 17, 1990, staff is recommending that the City Council Budget and Finance Committee review the proposals and recommend final appropriations for the 1991/92 CDBG program at the April 17, 1991, Council meeting. This is consistent with established City Council policy. Background On January 2, 1991, staff reported to the Council the status of past CDBG appropriations since 1986. On February 25, 1991, several programs were modified. Attachment "A" provides the Council with the most current status of CDBG appropriations, per the Council's direction of February 25th. Of the three national objectives for the Grant, (low and moderate income benefit, elimination of slum and blighted conditions, or relief for an urgent health and safety need) the Council's past appropriations have focussed on low and moderate income benefit. Past proposals meet this objective through street improvements, removal of architectural barriers, assistance to the Boys and Girls Club (Club) for acquisition of a new site, affordable housing and public services. Public services provide benefits to seniors, the illiterate, the homeless, teens, and other similar beneficiaries. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 On February 25th, the Council re- appropriated $236,790 from affordable housing and $78,266 from street improvement projects to the Boys and Girls Club and for the removal of architectural barriers. Part of the assistance provided to the Club for acquisition of a new site is in the form of a loan of $100,000 to be repaid to the City beginning Fiscal Year 1992/93. The City stipulated that these funds would replace a portion of the funds previously appropriated for affordable housing. Discussion Recent HUD Findings Staff has learned that this year's anticipated funds from HUD will increase by approximately 13 %, unless currently considered federal legislation is passed. The Congress is considering "Cranstpn- Gonzales Affordable Housing Act of 1990," which may reduce the CDBG national appropriation. This Act will either enhance CDBG for housing purposes, or remove funds from CDBG to fund this Act, (enhancement possibilities are part of staff's January 2, 1991, report to Council). It is staff's understanding that HUD will ask the Congressional Appropriations Committee to recommend a "budget neutral supplemental appropriation" to fund the Act from CDBG resources, thus decreasing the anticipated national appropriation. The County has assured all related agencies (which includes Moorpark) that it will keep them informed in the event that the anticipated amount of grant funds change. The City should proceed as the County has, in working with the original anticipated FY 1991/92 allocation amount of $194,580. Proposals The use of the funds for administrative purposes and public service purposes is limited. The administrative cap is established based on the entire County appropriation, and is $21,620 this year. The public service cap is based on 15% of the entire City appropriation, or $29,187. Staff recommends that the full amount allocated for administration be set aside for City administrative costs. Staff estimates that all administrative funds are currently being used by the City, at approximately 900 to 1,000 hours per Fiscal Year. It is also recommended that the 15% for public service purposes be set aside. Outside Agency Proposals Attachment "B" summarizes the 17 proposals received by staff in this year's citizen participation exercise. The summary is broken down into four sections; public services (existing), public services (new proposals), acquisition /other for projects that are not subject to limits from HUD, and administration. When the County funds a project, and this project provides a service to the entire County population, then the project is eligible for a Joint Powers Agreement, where the County administers the program for the City. On Tuesday, March 27, the County Board appropriated funds to only one agency that also applied to Moorpark, the Homeless Ombudsman program. Administration has been used in the past to fund City costs for administering the grant. The need for these funds has increased, as project activity has increased. This year however, the City has received a request to share a portion of the funds for the purpose of providing administrative services to those who serve Homeless persons. Staff does not recommend splitting the administrative funds. The currently available administrative funds are not adequate to cover the City's costs for processing CDBG applications or other activities. Public service requests total $77,304. This amount equals $29,000 from current providers, and $44,304 for new proposals. Staff recommends that the Council consider funding a program to address anti -gang related activities. "Acquisition/ other" includes a request to replace the $136,790 from affordable housing, an additional grant to a County wide revolving loan fund for affordable housing, an additional grant to a service agency for acquisition, and an additional grant for search for land where affordable housing can be built. The City has received one request for rehabilitation. City Proposals Staff is looking at consolidating those funds that remain after public services and administration is subtracted ($143,773) and focusing these funds on one project. This would help to simplify the grant, and help the City to reach program objectives quickly. As we know from past experiences, trying to accomplish too many activities with a relatively small amount of funds can prove to be burdensome. _Staff feels that the balance of funds would be best used if they replaced programs that received cuts in funding on February 25, 1991. 3 Affordable Housing The project that has received the most attention is the Bibo /Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) affordable housing project, to be located near Los Angeles Avenue and Fremont Street. This project is undergoing its preliminary review by the planning staff, and then will undergo a review for environmental impact. Staff proposes that the City defer replacing the affordable housing funds for this project, until a complete determination of the scope of work needed to complete the project is complete. CDBG can be used to compensate the City for the environmental review at this time, but acquisition should be deferred until mitigation measures of the env ironmental.,,rpport have been determined. Streets As previously mentioned, the budget for street improvements has changed, pursuant to Council action on February 25, 1991. The two projects funded by CDBG include the Virginia Colony improvements and the design of Charles Street. Gann funds are also appropriated for these projects. The original budget appropriated $350,000 for Virginia Colony ($289,832 from CDBG and $60,168 from Gann) and has been changed by reducing the CDBG portion to $187,776, for a new total of $247,994. The original budget for Charles Street was $150,000 of Gann funds, and CDBG $23,790 has been added to this amount for project design, (current estimate - $21,000), therefore the new budget now equals $173,790. Charles Street design consists of storm drains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and the reconditioning of the street. Once the design is completed an accurate engineer's estimate can be obtained. Staff estimates that the project can be initiated with the original appropriation, but all of the improvements will not be completed unless additional funds are provided. Both the Virginia Colony and Charles Street projects have been reviewed by the County for environmental purposes, and the design of Charles Street is expected to be completed in the near future. Therefore, it is clear, that City street improvement projects can use all of the available CDBG funds for FY 1991/92 in a expeditious and efficient manner, when compared to other local proposals. 4 Summary Public services should receive consideration for funding from the City, and there is a need to keep all administrative funds to provide partial funding for City CDBG administrative expenses. Staff recommends that the Council consider using the balance of funds for Charles Street improvements, because it is a local project that can use funds efficiently and expeditiously. Recommendation That the City Council: 1) Receive public testimony to consider in appropriating the 1991/92 Community Development Block Grant funds estimated to be $194,580 and close the public hearing; 2) Defer final appropriations to the April 17, 1991 City Council meeting; 3) Direct the Budget and Finance Committee to review proposals prior to the April 17, 1991 Council meeting and make a recommendation to the Council for final appropriation. Attachments: A) Past City Appropriations, Effective February 25, 1991 DON /92cdbgrp B) Proposal Summary 5 Attachment "A" PAST CDBG APPROPRIATIONS FIVE YEAR OVERVIEW PRGRM 1986187 1987/88 1988/89 1989/90 1990/91 TOTAL Admin. 0 0 19,070 19,810 19,010 57,890 P.Impr. Streets 133,660 54,116 0 0 23,790 211,566 CasaPac. 0 0 0 0 25,000 25,000 Fd Share 0 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 Club Acq. 0 0 105,266 44,734 0 "150,000 'HCap Ramps 0 0 0 92,266 72,790 165,056 Aff.Hsng. CEDC(Acq) 0 75,000 0 0 0 75,000 Acquis. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Netwkng. 0 5,000 0 0 0 5,000 ' Rehab. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pub.Services Sr.Ntr. 0 0 0 10,000 10,000 20,000 Sr.Lf.Lne 0 0 0 5,480 0 5,480 Vocat.Trg. 0 0 0 6,000 0 6,000 Mpk.Lit. 0 0 0 0 8,000 8,000 Hmisomb. 0 0 0 0 500 500 Legal Svcs. 0 0 0 0 7,000 7,000 Totals 133,660 134,116 124,336 178,290 1711090 741,492 cdbg f in 6 ATTACB14ENT B SUMMARY OF 1991/92 CDBG PROPOSALS The City has distributed 22 proposals and received 17 applications requesting CDBG funds from various County -wide and City organizations. The total of these requests equals $266,004, and can be compared to anticipated funds as follows: Funds Funds Program Anticipated Requested* Administration 21,620 2,500 Public Service '`• 29,187 77,304 Acq. /Other 143,773 186,200 * These amounts do not include proposals generated by City staff. The greatest variance is in the public service category, where requested funds is 60% higher than available funds. For this reason, staff has divided the summary into "existing public services" that have re- applied for funds this year, and potential "new public services." Only one project will qualify for a Joint Powers Agreement with the County, and this project was funded last year by the City and the County as a Public Service. The written summary is attached for the Council's reference, with a spread sheet summarizing the requests in the front of the summary. Staff has placed each original proposal at the Council's desk for review, and a cover letter from the agencies (if the City received one) have been attached at the end for immediate reference. Staff is available to answer Council's questions if needed. 7 1 Community Development Block Grant Proposal Spread Sheet 17 Proposals Received Eligibility Nacie of Type of Beneficiaries Requested Categ. Category Applicant Project Number Type Area Served Amount Sub -Total TOTALS Public Service (Existing) P.S.S.A. Sen. Nutrition 1841 Senrs. City 10500 Lib. Services Adult Literacy 25 -35 Illit. City 8000 P.S.S.A. Homeless Omb. 1000 Homeless County 500__ C.C.S.L.A. Legal Servs. 110 Low /Hod City 10000 (New Proposal) Wellness Coma. Cancer Pat. /Fam. 15 Low /Hod City 5000 ; Interface Various Servs. 812 Low /Hod City 3000 L.T.C.O.V.C. Long Term Care 1841 Senrs. City 4608 Senior Cit. Club Execut. Dir. 1841 Senrs. City 8320 Senior Cit. Club Equip. 1841 Senrs. City 2383 Comm. on Human Conc. Afd. Hsg. Asst. 12 -13 Low /Hod City 9993.32 Cath. Charities Case Worker 425 Low /Hod City 15000 ACQ. /OTHER C.E.D.C. Acquisition 340 Low /Hod City 125000 C.E.D.C. Search /Feas. 700 Low /Hod City 25000 Networking Pre - Devel. In. 2500 Low /Hod County 15000 Food Share Acquisition 8900 Low /Hod County 12000 Senior Cit. Club Rehabilitation 1841 Senrs. City 9200 ADHININSTRATION V.C. Homeless Coal. Planning /Coord. 1000 Homeless County 2500 29000 r 48304.32 77304.32 186200 186200 2500 2500 Proposal Totals $266,00 I Written Summary of Proposals From Agencies Other than the City For the Consideration of Appropriations from the City of Moorpark's 1991/92 Community Development Block Grant The following will provide the Council with a written summary of each proposal received by the City. Cover letters (if received), have been attached to the back of this summary, in the same order a presented below. The actual proposals are at the Council's desk. PUBLIC SERVICES $29,187 Anticipated Existing Public Services Total Requested $ 29,000 0 Total Funded Last Year $ 26,000 The following requests are from agencies which received funding from the City in prior years, and request funds this year to continue these same services. Senior Nutrition Request $10,500 Funded Last Year $10,000 This program would continue to provide hot nutritious meals to the Seniors of Moorpark during lunch each day, as it has for two grant years. The funds provide compensation for services related to the Senior Nutrition Program Worker II position, which serves the meals to Moorpark residents. The increase in the request this year is for a raise that the position classification received from $6.44 per hour to $6.70 per hour. Adult Literacy Program Request $ 8,000 Funded Last Year $ 8,000 This program started last year in Moorpark, and currently tutors 25 adult students at 280 Casey Road in Moorpark, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This request is to continue these services next year, and is identical to last year's request which divides the $8,000 into $3,000 for supplies and outreach activities, and $5,000 for the site coordinator's salary. 9 Homeless Ombudsman (Eligible for Joint Powers Agreement) Request $ 500 Funded Last Year $ 500 Funding requests have been divided by request to various agencies, and Moorpark's portion is equal to other cities whose residents benefit by this service. This year, the Agency anticipates that 10 to 12 Moorpark residents will request these services. The service provides homeless people with references, counseling and resources to assist them in mitigating their crisis. This is the same request Moorpark received and funded last year, as a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the County of Ventura, and it is the only project that is eligible for a JPA this year. Channel Counties Legal Services, Moorpark Offices •4� Request $10,000 Funded Last Year $ 7,000 During 1990, the legal offices have been established at two location; and on High Street. Free legal counseling was provided to approximately 103 persons in Moorpark during calendar year .1990. These services primarily help low income persons in housing related issues, but also help persons with other needs. All persons served must be low income to receive the services. The City's contribution of $7,000 cannot pay for the entire service cost, therefore, the CDBG portion is going to the High Street facility which opened in December 1990. This year's request is identical to last year's request. New Public Service Requests Total Funds Requested $ 48,304 32 These agencies have not received CDBG funds from the City before. The Wellness Communitv Request $ 5,000 This agency provides counseling by trained psychiatrists to "Participant and Family Groups" of cancer patients. In the past, persons traveled to Santa Monica for these services, and this year, the agency will open an office in Ventura County. City funding would be combined with other CDBG requests to assist the agency open its facility and begin these services. All income groups qualify for the Agency's service, and it is staff's understanding that CDBG funds would target low income persons. Interface of Ventura Count 10 applicants that allows the agency to only serve "at risk clients." The funds requested would help to establish a similar program in Moorpark, by providing $8,000 in loans or grants, and $1,993.32 in administrative services. Catholic Charities- Moorpark Facility Request $15,000 Catholic Charities is the central facility for most public services available in Moorpark. Currently, all programs are run by one professional and several volunteers. This request would provide a second professional to assist with the service provisions. A "caseworker" would be procured, and assist the current Director to handle specific cases and answer calls when needed. ACQUISITION /OTHER Total Anticipated $143,773 Total Requested $186,200 Total Funded Last Year 5126,580 Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Request $125,000 Project: Land Acquisition Funds are requested to assist the agency acquire land for a project that was presented to the Council in November, 1990. Depending on the traffic needs for this development, additional funds may be needed for street improvements and right of way acquisition. Approximately 100 low and moderate income families will receive immediate benefit from this project when it is completed. Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Request $25,000 Project: Land Search /Feasibility The agency requests that the City add these funds to the 1987 project, which received $75,000 in CDBG funds. These funds are separate from the above mentioned request, and will help the agency to locate new parcels of land in the City for the development of low income housing. Networking for Housing In Ventura County Request $15,000 Project: Revolving Loan Fund/ Affordable Housing The agency requests funds to be added to the revolving loan fund, 12 which the City provided $5,000 of CDBG funds in 1987. The revolving loan fund provides "seed money" to developers for pre - development costs across the County. During the fist few years of the program, it took time to develop the program and the establish a fund. The agency is currently working on two proposals, and hopes to use the 1987 contribution within the next month for a project in Santa Paula which will provide Senior housing. Food Share Request $12,000 Project: Site Acquisition The agency is requesting additional funds for last year's proposal to acquire the warehouse at their central food collection facility in Ventura. In 1990, the City appropriated $5,000 for this purpose, to be part of a County JPA. The need for additional funds for the site is to accommodate the shortfall of funds requested from other agencies last year. Moorpark Seniors Citizens Club Request $ 9,200 Project: Facility Improvements or Rehabilitation As part of an equipment proposal previously described, the Seniors are requesting funds to assist them in completing the new facility. This request is considered a "rehabilitation" project, because it involves the acquiring assets that are part of the building. These include cabinets, venetian blinds, a water cooler and dishwasher. ADMINISTRATION TotaL Anticipated $ 21,620 Total Requested $ 2,500 Total Funded Last Year to Agencies other than the City $ 0 Ventura County Homeless Coalition Request $ 2,500 The agency requests funds to assist them in planning and organizing all homeless programs in the County. Because the agency does not provide a direct service, it qualifies as an administrative service to this population. These funds would help to pay for a full -time coordinator, to staff the Coalition and its sub - agencies. As a "planner /organizer," the agency feels that this position would help to relieve City staff of these efforts. 13 Interface of Ventura County Request $ 3,000 This agency requests funds for County -wide "Crisis Services," including four specific services as follows; Youth Crisis and Cool Home Services, Domestic Violence Services, , Children's Resource Program and Help Line referral service. Since 1973, these services have benefitted approximately 13,000 Moorpark residences. Support by CDBG would be of a general nature in assisting the agency to provide these services. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Request $ 4,608 The service provides counseling for persons and their families who are in a long term care facility, or about to enter ,Z facility. The agency estimates that 4,755 Moorpark residents will be eligiY le for the services in the upcoming year. The funds will help to provide staff support for compliant investigations which currently take place as a regular part of the services provided. Moorpark Senior Citizens Club Request $ 8,320 The Moorpark Seniors have a need for an Executive Director, and after surveying other similar agencies, feel that 20 hours per week will fulfill this need. The Director will help them to organize functions, raise funds, prepare a budget and manage financial activities. This could be new position for the Senior Club. Moorpark Senior Citizens Club Request $ 2,383 The Seniors request assistance from the City for the acquisition of furniture needed at their facility to assist them to organize functions for business and fund raising purposes. The equipment needed includes banquet tables, and a lectern. This proposal is part of more significant facility improvements that will qualify as improvements to the facility, or rehabilitation, (please refer to the "Acquisition /Other" section of the summary). Commission on Human Concerns Request $ 9,993.32 This agency has had a successful program in Ojai assisting persons with grants and loans to help them avoid possible eviction from their residences. The program has a system of evaluating 1 :1 county of vL=ntura February 6, 1991 Donald P. Reynolds, Jr. Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Don: PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY James E. Iso D:r, -jr Please find attached our application for 1991 -1992 CDBG Funds. We are requesting $10,500.00 to fund the Moorpark Senior Dining Center coordinator's salary. The Senior Nutrition Program has received or will be requesting funds from the County of Ventura and other cities to fund the purchase of a new dishwasher (total $50,000.00) and from Port Hueneme to fund their portion of the transportation drivers salary ($6,500.00.) The Senior Nutrition Program serves all seniors who are 60 years of age or older. The approximate number of eligible Moorpark residents is 1,841. The Senior Nutrition Program targets low income (supplemental security income recipients), socially needy (lives alone), minority, frail seniors. Most seniors fall within the moderate to low income category. I hope you will consider funding this program, so that we may continue this valuable program in Moorpark. If you have any questions about the application, please feel free to contact me at 388 -4316. Sincerely, Violet K. Henry Program Administrator VKH:lf Attachment S "NIf?= NUTPITIOf,� PROGRAM . -- '�',i'�. �,,_. ...'r�, _ ,r1.,�i! ".lU fi �..- �n�,1 3�b •323 'A y of vent READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS Library Services Agency 6§ February 26, 1991 Moorpark City Council 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Members of the Council: The Moorpark Literacy Program was established by the Library Agency's Reading Program for Adults with 1990 -91 Community Development Block k Grant funds. So far twenty -five adults have received free one pInent Block trained volunteers. tutoring from The Library Services Agency is requesting Development Block Grant funds to continue and expand the 1991-92 Community Program. We have also requested $8,000 in CDBGfunds from the Co ark Literacy to continue and expand the literacy program in Meiners Oaks that was established with a 1990 Federal grant. County of Ventura We anticipate that fifty adults will receive free tutoring durin the 1 CDBG year (including some of those already enrolled). Accordg 991 -92 guidelines, illiterate persons are presumed to be low to moderatei ong me p p ersons. to HUD The Library's Reading Program has no age, ethnicity, or income restrictions. I look forward to sharing our enthusiasm for the Moorpark Literac at your March 20 Council Meeting. y Program Sincerely, Pat Patricia Flanigan Program Coordinator 427-: ,a fl I E'fe .� � ROdCj. V(�fl Ti iro (` � n -._,. ,, Public Social Services Agency C4 unty ven ura James E. Isom, Director February 12, 1991 Donald P. Reynolds City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 The Homeless Ombudsman Program was established FY 1988/89 to provide casework management services for homeless individuals and families. This program also focuses on information, referral, and resource development for low income homeless in Ventura County; both in the cities and unincorporated areas. We are requesting $500 in CDBG fun t' to support program activities. The following is a summary of amounts requested,from other jurisdictions. $ 38,982 County CDBG 4,000 Oxnard CDBG 2,500 Simi CDBG 1,000 T.O. CDBG 1,000 Camarillo CDBG 500 Fillmore CDBG 500 Port Hueneme CDBG 500 Ojai CDBG 500, Santa Paula CDBG 4,000 Ventura Social Serv. Fund 46,248 County and State Social Service Funds We estimate 8 to 12 families residing in Moorpark will benefit directly by either brief or intensive case intervention. Furthermore, program staff will provide an information resource for City staff and local non - profits. Staff have worked closely with Moorpark College to develop a Homeless Census Project to be inplemented in 1990 -91 and provide better data on the scope of the homeless problem in Ventura County. It is anticipated that there will be further cooperative projects of this nature. The program serves 100% low income individuals and families, as well as those of all ages and ethnic /racial backgrounds. The Homeless Resource Coordinator is bilingual and able to provide direct service to monolingual Hispanic clients. Please feel free to write or call me at 805/652 -7574, questions. if you have any JAMES E. ISOM Director I�CQAC_1� NANCY C. �ARIO Homeless Ombudsman 505 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 (805) 652 -7601 `��:' _ - ,,�� v ��= if C i • r'�- ^M7 _r%$ c�P� /Ir'CC • PI IQ I(' ASGIQ7AN(' • CFK'Ir1P Q RV /I!'FC • VVTI RANI QFP� /I,-C7 • f'f1M � 4 1 c Cl(1 ^; FnR "r LAW OFFICES OF CHANNEL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION 132 SOUTH A STREET P. O, BOX 1228 OXNARD, CALIFORNIA 93032 February 28, 1991 Donald P. Reynolds, Jr. Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark,CA 93021 RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT "• Application for Funding - 1991 -92 Dear Mr. Reynolds: TELEPHONE AREA CODE 803 487 -6531 647 -3248 Enclosed please find Channel Counties Legal Services Association (CCLSA)'s application for $10,000 of 1991 -92 CDBG Entitlement Program funds. CCLSA proposes to use these funds to assist with the staffing of a legal t _t that would continue to serve low- income persons in the City of Moorpark, in conjunction with efforts to serve others in the unincorporated areas of the county and those living in the cities of Camarillo, Port Hueneme and Santa Paula. CCLSA is making separate requests to Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Ventura. The total cost of the legal unit with personnel and non - personnel expenditures is $92,460, which includes the City of Moorpark's requested share. CCLSA believes that its services, funded by the City of Moorpark last year with CDBG funds, squarely meets the definition of eligibility for such funds. CCLSA serves exclusively the low- income community. During 1990 CCLSA served approximately 103 persons who are residents of the City of Moorpark. It is anticipated that this amount will increase in 1991. CCLSA's audit for 1990 will not be completed until March 30, 1991. Therefore, the finalized audit of 1989 is enclosed herewith. Within the appendix is CCLSA's financial eligibility criteria for clients. Other documents in the Appendix pertain to CCLSA's non - profit status, 1990 case summary and funding commitments from other funding sources. Please contact me if you have any questions. Very truly yours, CARMEN RAMIREZ L_ecutive Director the ellness. mmunitycommit-ted to helping cancer patients participate in their fight for recovery ivalley/Ventura HONORARY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD February 25, 1991 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Steven Kueny, City Manager %osDl a ?.1 1, City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue BOARD OF TRUSTEES E- - Q,,g Moorpark, CA 93021 z7a; Z. 'ec a--- Dear Mr. Kueny: BOARD OF DIRECTORS The mission of The Wellness Community -Valley/Ventura is to help "cancer patients fight for their recovery along with their physicians and health care teams by providing free programs that offer psychological, social and emotional support. The board of directors of The Wellness Community respectfully requests that the City of Moorpark provide a grant of $5,000.00 to fund one of twelve Participant and Family Groups that are a vital part of The Wellness Community program. The funds will support a group of fifteen individuals (patients or family members) who meet weekly for two hours. Groups are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists who have been trained in The Wellness Community's unique approach to cancer care. The beneficiaries of this grant are adult cancer patients and their families from all of Ventura County. No longer will the residents of E M-ef-, the City of Moorpark, who have been diagnosed with cancer, need to make the long and arduous trip to our Santa Monica facility to take advantage of our free programs. The Wellness Community-Valley/Ventura will be opening in May 1991 to serve all the City of Moorpark A- "a:_ fS residents. In addition to this request from the City of Moorpark, we will be applying for CDBG funds in the amount of $5,000.00 each from all of the cities that will be served by The Wellness Community- : -- : _ Vallev /Ventura. An extensive outreach effort to the elderly, minority and low/moderate income segments of our community will ensure that our program reaches P�D�ESSIONAL QVIS09Y BOARD all who need our help. Thank you for your consideration of our request. Your support will ak make a special difference in the lives of others throughout the City of Moorpark by enabling The Wellness Community to provide programs of support for cancer patients. Sincerely, Marty Nason, R.N., M.N. FEB 2 6 1991 Executive Director N1 N/al CITY OF MOORPAPK Enclosure OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER 13INTERFACE Children, Family Services of Ventura County Board of Directors Cathy Barringer Santa 1'aula Tom Bnson Soml, Deedee Busch Santa Pavia Terry Bush Car-. arllto Judge Charles Campbell Thousand Oan, Jack Dickenson Santa Paula Theodore M. England Oxnard Fred J. Ferro Somis Ron Hertel Ventura Roger Hoxmeier `toorpark Allen Jut Ventura Wavne Lee Siml Lalle, D 'hy Loeb[ Amy McAvoy Camarillo Leonard Ortiz \e,tura Laura Peck en.tara Advisory Council ludgc Jerome E- -enson Julius GIus Car! F. HuntsinC_rr EdwarE T *lard. V A- `tllliga n John ',. lekma•: Altrida P. Teaq.,r. l.N'TERFACE Programs: N0, :, Dumr�tc 1to:- ,•.,c Slti lt,_r, Business `7c4t -„ !t :u,s -1lclten e Snrl� ( h:ld ten > ite�u�rrr Program Genesis Hnme Retied Scnices Inde Len CCnt Lnir•y Skiils Business Of(<ce N .a.t 150 February 5, 1991 Don Reynolds, Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mr. Reynolds, On behalf of the Board of Directors o.t; Interface Children, Family Services I would like to apply for pity of Moorpark funds of $3,000 for 1991. Our application is for support of the four programs in our Crisis Services: Youth Crisis and Cool Home Services, Domestic Violence Services, Children's Resource Program and Help -Line: Information and Referral, which includes Suicide Prevention Service. A11 of these services are provided 24- hours /day, seven days /week to the residents of the City of Moorpark and include counseling and safe shelter for homeless, abused, runaway children; a Battered Women's and Children's Shelter; assessment /linkage of high -risk children with donated medical care; and a comprehensive one -stop, one -call program for information /referral and access to social services, including the only Social Services Resource Directory (Blue Book), for Ventura County. Each year interface touches the lives of over 23,000 abused children, battered women and their children, families in crisis and troubled individuals throughout Ventura County. The immediate response that Interface's crisis programs are able to provide to these individuals .s made possible by the trained and professional .nterface staff, the over 200 dedicated volunteers and the commitment of both the public and the private sectors to provide adequate levels of funding. The benefits of interface services to the people of 1•1oorpark are well documented. Since 1973, interface has sheltered 2,629 children in our Youth Crisis Services and over 2,752 battered women and their children in our Domestic Violence Program. Last year alone, Help -Line received over 8,566 calls for assistance. This year Suicide Prevention has saved 889 lives. A- B Business Of(<ce N .a.t 150 February 5, 1991 Don Reynolds, Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mr. Reynolds, On behalf of the Board of Directors o.t; Interface Children, Family Services I would like to apply for pity of Moorpark funds of $3,000 for 1991. Our application is for support of the four programs in our Crisis Services: Youth Crisis and Cool Home Services, Domestic Violence Services, Children's Resource Program and Help -Line: Information and Referral, which includes Suicide Prevention Service. A11 of these services are provided 24- hours /day, seven days /week to the residents of the City of Moorpark and include counseling and safe shelter for homeless, abused, runaway children; a Battered Women's and Children's Shelter; assessment /linkage of high -risk children with donated medical care; and a comprehensive one -stop, one -call program for information /referral and access to social services, including the only Social Services Resource Directory (Blue Book), for Ventura County. Each year interface touches the lives of over 23,000 abused children, battered women and their children, families in crisis and troubled individuals throughout Ventura County. The immediate response that Interface's crisis programs are able to provide to these individuals .s made possible by the trained and professional .nterface staff, the over 200 dedicated volunteers and the commitment of both the public and the private sectors to provide adequate levels of funding. The benefits of interface services to the people of 1•1oorpark are well documented. Since 1973, interface has sheltered 2,629 children in our Youth Crisis Services and over 2,752 battered women and their children in our Domestic Violence Program. Last year alone, Help -Line received over 8,566 calls for assistance. This year Suicide Prevention has saved 889 lives. An average of 5% of Interface's Crisis Services were provided to the residents of Camarillo. That totals over 812 served each year through our Crisis Services. Through these programs, we not only shelter and work with homeless children and families, but by intervening with counseling we also prevent many family crises from escalating to the point which would lead to homelessness and the breaking up of families. In addition, Interface's educational outreach into the community to provide parent education classes and into the schools for workshops on dating violence, effective family communication and self - esteem building complete the circle of services by preventing the crisis from occurring. Interface has deeply appreciated received from the City of Moorpark hopeful for your continued support. Sincer ly, Charles T. Watson Executive Director the critical support we have over the past years and we are �4� LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM Of VENTURA COUNTY 1841 Knoll Drive. Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 656 -1986 February 20, 1991 City of Moorpark Mr. Donald P. Reynolds, Jr. Management Analyst 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 SUBJECT: CDBG APPLICATION FY 1991 -92 LONG TERM CARE SERVICES OF VENTURA COUNTY, INC. LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FUNDS REQUESTED - $ 4,608.00 Dear Mr. Reynolds, Enclosed please find the subject application. The total number of persons 60+ in the city of Moorpark in the low and moderate income to be served is 4,755. Please see page 7 of the application. Any senior (60 +) needing counseling or information on complaints or services needed will refer to this office. This is an unduplicated service in the county. If there are any questions or additional information needed please do not hesitate to call this office. Sincerely, B Ellisman Program Administrator BE:sn Encls: RECEIVE[ F E 8 2 1 1991 "Ity Of rjo,rpa- MOORPARK SENIOR CITIZENS P.O. Box 702 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93020 Date: February 28, 1991 Subject: CDBG Project Proposal re: Moorpark Senior Citizens The Moorpark Senior Citizens are requesting-funds from the City of Moorpark for the fiscal year 1991 - 1992, for the purpose of funding a paid Director on a part time basis. The Moorpark Senior Citizens have been operated completely by volunteers since the organization started, about 1975. Since the City of Moorpark provided the Senior Center building recently, we have grown in numbers of members and also increased the number and variety of activities for Seniors. It is no longer possible to meet all the requirements of the Seniors in a businesslike manner with volunteers. We need a Director who would be accountable and responsible for the entire operation of the Senior Citizens programs. Our request is for the City of Moorpark to furnish the money necessary to provide a paid Director for 20 hours per week, for the year 1991 -92. Our goal is for that person to help us generate enough funds for the Seniors to become self- sufficient. Everett C. Braun President Moorpark Senior Citizens KE'CFI VE t MAR 1931 Executive Board Rochelie Stephens Chair xeculive Direc'or Lee Riggon February 28, 1991 TO: Donald P. Reynolds, Jr. Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 RE: 1991 - 1992 CDBG Proposal John Murphy Vice Chair An Equal Opporrur-ity Ernaoyer Dear Mr. Reynolds, }+ The Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns is requesting $9,993.32 to provide loans and grants to help the residents of Moorpark obtain or maintain affordable housing. CHC has submitted applications for an equivalent amount to the County of Ventura and all of the Entitlement Cities, the sum of which totals $69,953.36. ; CHC anticipates serving approximately 12 Moorpark households within 1991 - 1992, ranging in income guidelines from homeless /very low - income (qualifying applicants in this range would receive grants) to low and moderate income (qualifying applicants would receive loans) . CHC is submitting this proposal in the sincere hope of receiving funding to continue this valuable program which has and would continue to directly benefit Moorpark residents. Thank you for your consideration of our program and our request for funding. Please contact me if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, F� Lee Ricgan, MAR I 1�9� Executive Director ul -ty of Moornn N4` j21 Richmond Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030 • (805) 486 -4725 255 South Lc a re! Street, Ventura, CA 93001 • (805) 656-5799 VENTURA COUNTY COMMISSION ON HUMAN CONCERNS A. DIANE MARTELL, MFCC REGIONAL DIRECTOR VENTURA COUNTY February 28, 1991 ux,-chob c ch -xili ci cs MOST REVEREND ROGER M. MAHONY ARCHBISHOP OF LOS ANGELES REVEREND MONSIGNOR R. DAVID COUSINEAU. LCS \V EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Don Reynolds Management Analyst City of Moorpark r 799 Moorpark Ave Moorpark CA 93021 Dear Mr. Reynolds: '`• You will find enclosed our Community Development Block Grant Proposal. We are requesting the amount of $15,000 to cover the costs of hiring a much needed caseaide for the Moorpark Catholic Charities office. Currently Ruben Castro is the only professional caseworker serving approximately 425 Moorpark residents (unduplicated) each month. Those who come to our office usually represent the working poor families (low and moderate income) who seldom request nor qualify for governmental assistance (i.e. PSSA programs). We have every hope your Council will favorably fund our program. Sincerely, A. Diane Martell Regional Director ADM /mam 1 -6 WEST VAll, STRtET \ E%TLRA, C\ 93001 igO; 643.4594 • iF AV 64 i -1781 _ DECEIVED — C "r,� Cite of Moorpark BOARD OF DIRECTORS BERNARDO M.PEREZ President =rDnpla�rnsGmbryer TERESA CORTES Vice President Vdla Campesina Corporation ERNIE MORALES Second Vice President Former Mayor of the City of Fillmore VICTOR FONTAINE Treasurer Fontaine, Ouintanilla and Associates DAVID J. SABEDRA Secretary Ventura County National Bank KEN MERIDETH Soares, Sandall, Bemacchi d Petrovich CAROLYN BRIGGS Area Housing Authority February 28, 1991 Don Reynolds Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation 11011 Azahar Street, Saticoy, California 93004 (805) 659 -3791 Re: CDBG Proposal Dear Don: Enclosed is the CEDC's CDBG proposal for Fiscal Year 91/92. We are requesting $125,000 to be designated for low /moderate income housing site acquisition to replace funds that were reprogrammed, and $25,000 for CEDC project management costs to find land for and do predevelopment work on additional low /moderate income housing projects. IGONZALEZ The CEDC is requesting a total of $150,000 from the City of p0-11 a C,. aW^ Moorpark for low /moderate income housing in Moorpark. We ANGEL MONTELONGO estimate that 700 low /moderate income people will benefit k moa�raz Large `""from the housing assisted by these funds. This will be AMY ALBANO housing developed in Moorpark, and will help to meet the need SIBS for low /moderate income housing in Moorpark. Current Legal Assocutbon residents of Moorpark will be encouraged to apply for the housing, but housing cannot be limited to current Moorpark ADVISORY BOARD residents. RON L. HERTEL Henel Constructors I am enclosing the CEDC's 1989 audited financial statement -1991 AL ZAPANTA Atlantic Richfield and operating budget. Company Sincerely, STAFF RODNEY E FERNANDEZ E :ecuvve Dueaor KAREN FLOCK Senor Protedt Manager Karen Flock Project Manager JESSE R ORNELAS Proect Manager RALPH LIPPMAN k f Protect Manager JUDI VINCENT CO-""&r Enclosures- BERTHA GARCIA Executrve Secretary Q-0 A Un,leo Way Agency A community economic deve4 pmenl corporai.on serving Ventura COunly Networking for Housing in Ventura County 1536 Eastman Avenue #6A Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 644 -4453 Member Organizations Affordable Communities February 28, 1991 Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Blacks In Government Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Don Reynolds El Ce el Condado d Ventura Management Analyst First American Title Company City of Moorpark Great Westerb Bank 799 Moorpark Avenue Many Mansions Moorpark, CA 93021 NAACP Project Understanding Religious Coalition Re: CDBG Proposal for the Homeless Ted Price Company Enclosed is Networking for Housing in Ventura Ventura County Commission for Women County's application for CDBG funds for our J Ventura County lon Revolving Loan Fund. This fund provides important on Human Concerns n Concerns earl redevelo ment financing for low /moderate Y P P g income housing. Networking is requesting $15,000 Board of Directors from Moorpark. CDBG requests to other cities are Lynn Jacobs included in Exhibit 1 to the application. These President Rodney Fernandez funds will entirely benefit low /moderate income Vice President Y • Y of residents from Ventura Count The City Karen Flock Moorpark, as a previous grantee, is entitled to Secretary name a representative to our Loan Committee. Rochelle Stephens Networking does not have an audited financial Treasurer Benjean no statement; it has committed but not yet disbursed Carolyn Briggs Briggs loan funds. It does not currently have an Bruce Chambers operating budget, but is primarily a volunteer Margaret Cortese effort, with grants to date going to its Revolving Rev. Rick Pearson Loan Fund. Leonard Somdahl June Williams During he g past year, Networking has allocated its Loan Committee entire available loan fund to two worthy projects: Marilyn Coen the Commission for Human Concern's senior housing Olav Hassel Ann HevAtt project in Simi Valley; and the Cabrillo Economic Rabbi in Development Corporation's low income senior project Steve Stuart t in Santa Paula. Both projects are currently P j undergoing environmental review. In order to continue the availability of much needed predevelopment funding for new low income projects throughout the county, our loan fund needs to be replenished. Accordingly, we are requesting CDBG funds from all local jurisdictions. Also during the past year, we have increased our membership with the addition of Great Western Bank, First American Title, and the Ted Price Company. In addition, the United States Navy is participating "in our group. We continue to attempt to raise funds from the private sector, and we will be working to solicit the banking community with the help of Great Western Bank. The Food Bank is unique in that it is the central ware- house for 163 food service providers. This includes soup kitchens, homeless shelters, warming shelters, emergency food pantries, FEMA foods, USDA commodity distributions, plus the senior Brown Bag program. I have enclosed our last audit as this years is not completed as yet. On oehalf of the over 500 volunteers, Board of Directors and staff, may I encourage you to partner with us. Together we do make a difference. Sincerely L. i4el Pedi Executive Director VENTURA COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION March 13, 1991 Mr. Don Reynolds Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 Dear Mr. Reynolds: `L1. Enclosed you will find the Ventura County Homeless Coalition's CDBG proposal for $2,500.00 to hire a full -time Coordinator to oversee all of the activities of the Coalition. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to staff the coalition and it's committees. This staff position will serve as a consultant to the organizations in Moorpark that are' providing services to homeless citizens. This staff position will also serve as a resource to the City of Moorpark in developing and implementing your Housing Element and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy as wAll as any other issues effecting low income and homeless individuals. While the Ventura County Homeless Coalition is not currently incorporated as a non - profit organization we will identify an appropriate non - profit agency acceptable to the City of Moorpark if funded. You will also note that we are requesting funding from the County and all of the cities in Ventura County to fund this project. We are confident that this project meets the CDBG objective of "expansion and improvement of the quality and quantity of community services, principally for persons of very low and low income, which are sound community development and for the development of a viable urban community ". It is also our opinion that this major planning effort is essential to the success of this objective. We hope the City of Moorpark will join with other communities to support our efforts Sincerely, Clyde B. Reynolds, Chair Ventura County Homeless Coalition enclosure 7398, OXNARD, CA 93 XXXXXXXXXX)PgW" &yAMXXXXXXXXXX Networking has spent considerable time during the past year as a co- convenor of the Countywide Affordable Housing Task Force instigated by the Beyond the Year 2000 Committee. As you may know, Networking served as a primary resource to the Committee on affordable housing issues. Our Board members' unique expertise on low income and affordable housing issues has served as an important resource to this effort. We look forward to discussing you in further detail. Please 644 -4453. Sincerely, Lynn L. Jacobs President our application with call me any time at .%.,W FOOD S H A R E 4156 Southbank • Oxnard, CA 93030 . (805) 647 -3944 D onala P. Reyno-lcls, jr, Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, Ca. 93021 BOARD OF DIRECTORSDear Mr . Reyno l ds: es dent Enclosed Ken Simonson please find the application for CDBG funding from FOOD SHARE, INC.the foodbank serving Ventura County. ?ast Pres d)isor The request for funding is in the amount of $12;1"0 .00 to Jim Malony assist in the acquisition of our warehouse at 4156 N ' =.st vice �._sident Southbank Rd., Oxnard, 93030. George Langston Second .r. President Moorpark was gracious to the foodbank last year in the Robert Sharp amount of $5,000, funding we must utilize within the next year so it need not be turned back. It is our understanding cretar, that the Joint Powers Agreement with the County offices Fran Hudson prevails with this funding. Having spoken to Ann Hewitt, we - -asur• understand the importance of using these funds in the very Virginia riddle near future, by contracting the purchase with Astrol Partnership. =tubers a: -arce Due to the bud Lester Goldberg get shortfalls throughout the County and Leo Gonzales Cities, we have modified our Proposal to a lesser amount. Mary Louden We are requesting $125,000 from the County and $175,000 from Dean Sellon the cities to at least secure the down payment for the John Vanbuskirk f ac i l i t Audrey Varley y 'JISCRY r'CtnD Those being served in the Moorpark area number at Robert Addison present 4,127 127 individuals a t or below the Susan Attaway poverty level, and IrvAucust nutritionally at risk. Statistics are in our computer David Coe system proving that children, seniors, homeless low and Senator Gary Hari moderate income persons benefit from our, services. Oscar ,;ohnson Supv S..Zan Lace', yep. smars ;.n0 the Food Bank is presently costing $5,700 per month Ed Lyon rental fee. We have taken our extended 3 year rental option Rev. Virgil Nelson to enable us to work on this acquisition. George Tillquist Tonic ,' ;lscn Serving 89,000 of the ill, needy, infants, hungry and homeless residents of Ventura County, makes this a joint opportunity to assist al I L. Jcwci Fedi cities served. Our operation is very cost effective, yet in this area of finances we could definitely improve by paying towards final ownership rather than spending money on rental fees. We need your support and financial assistance to make this a reality. Won't you help us to provide for your residents needing our services. We anticipate added needs for the militgt' EIV E famil_es this year with the Gulf situation. , FEB 2 1 ;oaf UmIeO Kay of