HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG FY 20-21 (Program Year 2020) Submission of Action PlanSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2020
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Request submission of the Program Year 2020 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation
Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the Program
Year 2020 Action Plan, including funding recommendations for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
2. By Minute Motion, approve submission of the Program Year 2020 Action
Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Background
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which is administered by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD), provides eligible jurisdictions
federal funds to address the needs of low and moderate people, allow for neighborhood
improvements, and available for urgent needs. The City is required to submit an application
(Action Plan) annually to HUD that outlines CDBG funding recommendations while addresses
other federal requirements.
In Program Year 2020, the City will program $409,923 in CDBG funds. The CDBG funding
recommendations, summary of grant applications, and Action Plan can be found as
Attachment A, B, and C, respectively.
The City has also undertaken various steps during the development of the Action Plan to
promote public participation, which is consistent with the City's HUD -approved Citizen
Participation Plan. Those public participation activities include:
January 9, 2020: The City Council held a public hearing to begin the public
participation process. This process included a 30-day public comment period as well.
Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit
organizations for fair housing services and public facilities and improvements.
February 6, 2020: City staff held a community meeting to provide nonprofit
organizations and other stakeholders an overview of the CDBG Program and technical
assistance, if required.
April 16, 2020 - Staff Report
Action Plan
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• March 13, 2020: The Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to
allow for public comment and discussion of the CDBG funding recommendations
based upon estimates. The Committee unanimously recommended the City Council
approve the CDBG funding recommendations based upon the estimates.
• March 20, 2020: City staff opened an additional 30-day public comment period.
Following City Council's consideration and the public comment period, City staff anticipates
submitting the Action Plan to HUD for approval by April 24, 2020.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW
N/A 2d IDX
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney Lauri Aylaian Janet Moore
City Manager Director of Finance
City Manager Lauri Aylaian: 29
Attachments
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. Summary of Grant Applications
C. Action Plan
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
N/A
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
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Summary of Grant Applications
Below you will find a summary of each grant application for Program Year 2020.
1. Path of Life Ministries (Public Services)
• Requested Amount: $23,000
• Fundinq Recommendation: $23,000
• Program Description:
o The agency provides various services for individuals and families that are
homeless throughout Riverside County. The City proposes to partner with this
agency to lease a housing unit for homeless individuals living in Palm
Desert. The agency will manage the leased housing unit, and the City's
contracted County staff will have discretion on placement and provide case
management.
2. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (Public Services)
• Requested Amount: $40,100
• Fundinq Recommendation: $38,000
• Program Description:
o The agency provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County. As a
recipient of CDBG funds, the City is required to provide fair housing services.
Fair housing services can be funded under the categories of public services
and program administration.
3. The Joslyn Center (Public Facilities and Improvements)
• Requested Amount: $ 80,000
• Fundinq Recommendation: $ 80,000
• Proiect Description:
o The agency provides numerous services for seniors, including social and
health/wellness programs. The agency requests funds to begin constructing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in five restroom facilities.
The project is anticipated to be multiple years.
4. Desert Arc (Public Facilities and Improvements)
• Requested Amount: $ 60,000
• Fundinq Recommendation: $ 60,000
• Proiect Description:
o The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for people
with disabilities. The agency requests funds to reconfigure space into two
offices and storage area for a workforce development program (Consumer
Development Program).
Grant Applications
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5. City of Palm Desert (Public Facilities and Improvements)
• Requested Amount: $60,000
• Fundinq Recommendation: $60,000
• Protect Description:
o The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north),
Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and Portola Avenue (east).
The City requests funds to construct improvements at Palma Village Park. City
staff anticipates conducting a neighborhood meeting to identify the types of
improvements desired by the residents as well.
6. City of Palm Desert (Public Facilities and Improvements)
• Requested Amount: $63,923
• Fundinq Recommendation: $63,923
• Proiect Description:
o The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north),
Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and Portola Avenue (east).
The City requests funds to construct improvements in areas missing sidewalks
within the neighborhood. Neighborhood sidewalk connectivity complements
the project located off San Pablo Avenue as well.
Attachment C
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds, the City of Palm Desert
(City) is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan outlines eligible activities selected to fund with CDBG funds
in Program Year 2020. Furthermore, the Action Plan represents the third year of the Program Year 2018-
2022 Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan). The City will receive $409,923 in CDBG funds in Program
Year 2020.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The Action Plan is intended to fund high -priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen
Participation Plan process while aligning with the following goals of the previously -approved
Consolidated Plan: support efforts to combat homelessness; enhance public facilities; provide support
for public service service programs; and increase fair housing activities.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD's review of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes
identified in each Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals
and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City
Hall.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing
before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs.
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Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public
services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an
overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020.
On March 13, 2020, the City's Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and
discuss CDBG funding recommendations based upon estimates. The City held an additional public
comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. Finally, the City Council approved the
Action Plan, including CDBG funding recommendations, on April 16, 2020.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
The City did not receive any public comments.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
The City did not receive any public comments.
7. Summary
This Action Plan identifies CDBG-eligible activities selected by the City to fund this program year. These
activities align with the goals and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also, these activities are
administered by both the City as the grantee and nonprofit organizations as subrecipients. This Action
Plan enables the City to examine high -priority community needs; to propose activities that effectively
utilize resources to address those needs; and to improve the quality of life for low and moderate -income
persons.
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1. Introduction
The City followed its HUD -approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit
organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Action Plan as required by
24 CRF 91.100.
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))
On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing
before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs.
Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public
services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an
overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020.
On March 13, 2020, the City's Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and
discuss CDBG funding recommendations based upon estimates. The City held an additional public
comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. Finally, the City Council approved the
Action Plan, including CDBG funding recommendations, on April 16, 2020.
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 is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which
include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional
coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.
The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the
operation of Roy's Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has
allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made
another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement
homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall.
The City previously budgeted General Fund revenue for its own homelessness program as well. City and
County staff have since developed a program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The
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program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist
and a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services.
The agreement commences on July 1, 2019, and ends December 31, 2020. Please note the County of
Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care.
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 does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
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
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may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available
to meet community needs. Activities will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
Discussion
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$267,923 for public facilities and improvements. These three projects will include a total of seven
activities.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City will fund CDBG-eligible activities, including public services (14.9% or $61,000), public facilities
and improvements, and program administration (19.8% or $81,000). Both caps for public services and
program administration are based upon the Program Year 2020 CDBG allocation of $409,923.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Program Administration
2 Public Services
3 Public Facilities and Improvements
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the
Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration
these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is
the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.
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1 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Support efforts to combat homelessness
Enhance public facilities
Provide support for public service programs
Increase fair housing activities
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Special Needs Populations
Low -to -Moderate Income Housing
Public Facilities
Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $81,000
Description One activity - Program Administration (19.8% or $81,000) - is funded
under this project. The cap for program administration is based upon the
Program Year 2020 CDBG allocation of $409,923.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Planned Activities
Grant Administration - $81,000 (19.8% of the Program Year 2020 CDBG
allocation of $409,923).
2 Project Name
Public Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Support efforts to combat homelessness
Provide support for public service programs
Increase fair housing activities
Needs Addressed
Homelessness
Special Needs Populations
Fair Housing
Funding
CDBG: $61,000
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Description Public services (14.9% or $61,000). The cap for public services is based
upon the Program Year 2020 CDBG allocation of $409,923.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number Path of Life Ministries ($23,000): 4 persons
and type of families Fair Housing Council of Riverside Countv ($38,000�: 475 persons
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Path of Life Minstries ($23,000): 1240 Palmyrita Avenue, Riverside, CA
92507
Fair Housine Council of Riverside Countv ($38,000): 4164 Brockton
Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Planned Activities
Path of Life Ministries ($23,000): The agency provides various services for
individuals and families that are homeless throughout Riverside County.
The City proposes to partner with this agency to lease a housing unit for
homeless individuals living in Palm Desert. The agency will manage the
leased housing unit, and the City's contracted County staff will have
discretion on placement and provide case management.
Fair Housing Council of Riverside Countv ($38,000): The agency provides
fair housing services throughout Riverside County. As a recipient of HUD
funds, the City is required to provide fair housing services.
Project Name
Public Facilities and Improvements
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Enhance public facilities
Needs Addressed
Special Needs Populations
Public Facilities
Funding
CDBG: $267,923
Description
Target Date
6/30/2021
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Estimate the number Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park
and type of families Improve ments($63,000): 2,405 persons
that will benefit from Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk
the proposed Improvements(564,923): 2,405 persons
activities
The Joslvn Center - ADA Restroom Sidewalks Improvements - (580.000):
2,000 persons
Desert Arc - Workforce Development Office Reconfiguration (560.000): 75
persons
Location Description Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park
Imorovements(S63,000): 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA
92260
Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk
Improvements(S64,923): 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA
92260
The Joslvn Center - ADA Restroom Sidewalks Improvements -
80 000 : 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Desert Arc - Workforce Development Office Reconfiguration
60 000 : 73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Planned Activities Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neiehborhood Park Improvements
63 000 : The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred
Waring Drive (north), Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and
Portola Avenue (east). The City requests funds to construct improvements
at Palma Village Park. City staff anticipates conducting a neighborhood
meeting to identify the types of improvements desired by the residents as
well.
Citv of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements
($64,923).: The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred
Waring Drive (north), Highway ill (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and
Portola Avenue (east). The City requests funds to construct improvements
in areas missing sidewalks within the neighborhood. Neighborhood
sidewalk connectivity complements the project located off San Pablo
Avenue as well.
The Joslyn Center - ADA Restroom Sidewalks Improvements - ($80,000):
The agency provides numerous services for seniors, including social and
health/wellness programs. The agency requests funds to begin
constructing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in five
restroom facilities. The project is anticipated to be multiple years.
Desert Arc - Workforce Development Office Reconfiguration - ($60,000):
The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for
people with disabilities. The agency requests funds to reconfigure space
into two offices and storage area for a workforce development program
(Consumer Development Program).
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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
The City is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not
had any low- and moderate -income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts
as of recently (ACS data). Program Year 2020 CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate -income
clientele (or presumed benefit).
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not
been eligible low and moderate -income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria
used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is
currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council's consideration in subsequent
program years.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City will use CBDG funds to provide bridge/temporary housing for homeless households through the
nonprofit agency, Path of Life Ministries. The agency anticipates providing assistance to four households
during Program Year 2020.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 4
Non -Homeless 0
Special -Needs 0
Total 4
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Sup sorted Through
Rental Assistance 4
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 4
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Not applicable
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.
Discussion
Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other
stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.
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 operates a Homelessness Assistance Program that began July 1, 2019. The City contracted with
the Riverside University Health System (i.e., County of Riverside) to provide two full-time staff members
to provide continual outreach and case management for homeless persons in Palm Desert. In Program
Year 2020, the City will fund Path of Life Ministries with $23,000 in CDBG funds to assist with
bridge/temporary housing to complement the City's Homelessness Assistance Program.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into
permanent housing or rapid re -housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to
decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD
CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC's success in obtaining new funding for permanent
supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a
homeless person or family's length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick
assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case
management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will
serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream
benefits, employment or medical or mental health support.
The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the
number of persons with rapid re -housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources,
such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are
homeless or at -risk of homelessness in the County's strategy to meet this goal.
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
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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 CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT
that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses
HUD's CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system -wide performance in HMIS, such as
length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of
time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation
Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most
severe needs, including:
The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced -based and endorsed by HUD to
place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them
stably housed.
Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service based events in the
communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services
available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a
permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in
the eastern desert region of Riverside County.
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 CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a
Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating
with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly -funded institution or
system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge
housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community
resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital
Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning
Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons
from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System — Behavioral Health,
collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for
homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster
Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from
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foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff's, and
Probation Department support the Continuum of Care's mission of working towards reintegrating
persons leaving correctional facilities to community -based living and self-sufficiency.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable
housing.
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
The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable
housing.
Discussion:
Not applicable.
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain
in -need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs
through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in
need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is
essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to
partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. in addition, the City
works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects
related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general.
However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic
violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through
these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved
services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in
services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing
stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of
redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered 20% Set -aside funds. Therefore,
maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for
some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and
when possible.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The City's Building and Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead
Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The
City addresses this issue on a case -by -case basis through multiple steps.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families,
including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out
additional partnerships for programs that encourage self sufficiency including employment and training,
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housing options, and safety net programs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including the
County of Riverside, nonprofit organization, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in
the region.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations
to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative
working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings,
community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an
approved Citizen's Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends
CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local
jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at risk
groups of individuals and families.
Discussion:
Not applicable.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the project
tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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 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 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
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
IN
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2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 70.00%
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Attachment A
Public Notices
k E `E f t/ L D PO Box 23430
Gil Y CLERK'S 0 G L I C; E media group Green Bay, WI 54305-3430
P A t M D E S F F 7 i Tel: 760-778-4578 / Fax 760-778-4731
MTV OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Email: legals@thedesertsun.com
2020 JAN —8 AM I I : 11"kOOF OF
PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73510 FRED WARING DR
PALM DESERT CA 92260
I am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the
United States and not a party to, or have interest in
this matter. I hereby certify that the attached
advertisement appeared in said newspaper (set in
type not smaller than non pariel) in each and entire
issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement
thereof on the following dates, to wit:
12/27/19
I acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the
printer of The Desert Sun, printed and published
weekly in the City of Palm Springs, County of
Riverside, State of California. The Desert Sun was
adjudicated a Newspaper of general circulation on
March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the
County of' Riverside. State of California Case No.
191236.
I certify under penalty of perjur}, under the laws of
the State of -California, that the foregoing is true and
correct.. Executed on this 27th of December 2019
in Green Ray, WI, County of Brown.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FISCAL YEAR 2020.21 ACTION PLAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN THAT a public hearing will beheld by the City of Palm
Desert (City) to receive public input and recommendations pursuant to the
Housing and Commurity Development Act of 1974, asamanded, regarding the
development of the Focal Year (FY) 2020.21 Action Plan, which includes the
Community Development Block Gram (CDOG) Program.
The City will hold a ppublic hearing on January 9, 2020. at 4:0D pm. or there-
abouts to accept publlo comment related to the Action Plan and related items
stipubted herein. Anyone interested In Participating in the development or the
Acton Plan is encouraged to attend the meeting or contact the designated City
start parson. The Cry County will also open the grant application process to
Consider proposals for CDBGPropram funds and receive public comment rela-
bve to as items purwanl to the City s Citizen Participetwn Plan process. Eligible
activities to receive funding must generally benefit very low, low, and modem
ate -income persons within the community. The hearing will be held in the Palm
Desert Civic Center, Council Chambers, located at 73.510 Fred Waring Drive.
Palm Desert.
Ap cations are available through Management Analyst, Christopher Gerry, by
calmg (760) 776.6335. or emarhng cgerry(gicilyofpalmdesertorg. Applications
must be submitted to the City no later than 4 00 p M. on Friday, February 71
2020.
RACHFLLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA
December 20, 2019 Pub: 12/274019
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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NOTICE b HEREBY GIVEN THAT a pudk herirlg yAN be held by the City of Paim
Desert (Gty to receive Nc lnpkR and recommendations purwant to the
Housing Z community O�eveb ant Act of 1974, as amended, regarding the
development of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.21 Action Plan, which includes the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The City will hold a public hearing an January 9, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. or there-
abouts to accept public comment related to the Action Plan AndrelatedKems
stipulated herein. Anyone irterested in partid ng In the development of the
Action Plan Is encouraged to attend the ny or contact the deg~ City
staff The City council wig also open the grant application process to
proamals for CDBG am funds and receive public comment rela-
tive to aK himnt pu.wTt to the CRys citizen Participation Man procrat. EBgible
activities to receive funding must generally benefit very low. low, and moder-
ate -Income persons within the communt e hearing will be held it the Palm
Desert Chrk Center, CouncR Charmban, locaThted at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive.
Palm Desert
Applications re available t;hZ h ManagerMnt AnayM Christopher Gerry, by
cstNn9 (760) 776.6M, or emaIQnp tyerryNchya"mdese►to►g. Applications
must be submitted to the City no Ltr than 4,00 p.m- on Friday. February 21.
2020.
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
December 20, 2019
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT
AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PROGRAM YEAR 2020)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Palm Desert will hold a Community
Meeting and inviting the agencies, groups, and general public to attend the
Community Meeting and receive public input and recommendations pursuant to
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended regarding the
proposed development process relative to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2020) to be adopted
by the City Council in or around May 2020.
The Community Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at
9:00 a.m., located at City of Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Dr.,
Palm Desert, CA 92260 in the North Wing Conference Room. Interested parties
should attend to provide input in regards to CDBG program sfprojects, expenditure
of funds, and the development process relative to the above Plan.
CHRISTOPHER GERRY
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
(760) 346-0611
c elle . Klassen, City CI
City of Palm Desert, California
January 30, 2020
a1Y OF PALM DE SERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
FLSCAL YEAR 2024-21 ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearinq will be held by the City of Palm
Desert to receive public comments pursuant to the Housinq and Community De-
velopment Act of 1974 as amended and the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Proqram reqardinq the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Action
Plan.
The City will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., or there-
abouts to receive public comments regardinq the CDBG Program and related
items stipulated therein. Anyone interested in providinq public comments to in -
dude within the proposed FY 2020-21 Action Plan is encouraged to attend the
meetinq or contact City staff below. The hearinq will be held in the Palm Desert
Civic Center, Council Chambers, located at 73510 Fred Warinq Drive, Palrn
Desert. 92260.
The City will accept public comments from March 20, 202Q throuqh April 22,
2020, by 5:00 p.m. Those interested in providinq public comments may submit
written comments or attend the public hearinq. The City Council will consider
public comments relative to the FY 2020-21 Action Plan, including funding rec-
ommendations, atthis public hearinq aswell.
The FY 2020-21 Action Plan will be available for review at the Palm Desert Civic
Center. Anyone may request a copy of the document by contactinq City Hall at
(760) 776-6335 or by pickinq up a copy at the above location between 8:00 to
5:00 p.m., Monday throuqh Friday.
All interested agencies, qroups, and persons wishing to comment are invited to
attend the public hearinq. Interested parties should appear at the above set
public hearinq to provide oral comments on the specified date and location.
Written comments should be addressed as follows:
Christopher Gerry
Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Wa rinq Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
RACH ELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
DATE: March 13, 2020 Pu616bed: 312% 4/3/ 1
Attachment B
Meeting Agendas
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CONDITION REQUIRING
AN IN -LIEU AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEE ON A DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSAL AT PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB AND AN AMENDMENT
TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
OWNERS OF PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB AND THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, APNs 637-190-021, 637-190-024, AND 637-190-027,
Case No. CZ/PP/CUP 16-280 (PD Holdings, LP, Applicant).
Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020 - 01,
amending Condition No. 14 of Resolution No. 2018-16,
requiring payment of an in -lieu affordable housing fee for
conversion of the former Executive Golf Course.
2) By Minute Motion, approve an amendment to the
Operation and Maintenance Agreement (OMA) between the
City of Palm Desert and PD Holdings, LP, for the operations
and maintenance of the remaining 18-hole golf course at
Palm Desert Country Club.
Action:
B. REQUEST TO BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
Rec: 1) Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding
development of the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan, including the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
2) Open the FY 2020-2021 CDBG application process, according
to the recommended priorities, which includes focusing public
services funds on fair housing services and Path of Life
Ministries; concentrating public facilities and improvements
funds on City and nonprofit organization projects located in
Palm Desert; and retaining administrative funds for staffing
costs
Action: — No other action is required to be taken at this time. —
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AGENDA
OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE
March 13, 2020 (9:00 a.m.)
Administrative Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
11. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Recommend approval of minutes from May 16, 2019
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATION
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Public Services
1. Path of Life Ministries — $23,000
2. Fair Housina Council of Riverside Countv — $38,000
B. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Public Facilities and Improvements
1. City of Palm Desert
a) Palma Village Park Imorovements — $63,000
b) Palma Village Sidewalk Improvements — $64,923
2. Joslvn Center — $80,000
3. Desert Arc — $60,000
C. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Program Administration
1. City of Palm Desert — $81,000
VI. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting. Dated this 101h day of March 2020.
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Patty Leon Recording Secretary
Attachment C
Staff Reports
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: January 9, 2020
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Request to begin developing the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Action Plan,
including the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the development of the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Action Plan, including the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program;
2. Open the FY 2020-21 CDBG application process according to the recommended
priorities, which includes focusing public services funds on fair housing services
and Path of Life Ministries; concentrating public facilities and improvements funds
on City and nonprofit organization projects located in Palm Desert; and retaining
administrative funds for staffing costs.
Background
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers the CDBG
Program to assist jurisdictions in addressing the needs of low and moderate -income people.
As required in the City's Citizen Participation Plan, the City Council must hold a public hearing
to receive comments regarding the development of the FY 2020-21 Action Plan, including the
CDBG Program, and respective application process. CDBG funds are generally allocated
toward the categories of public services, public facilities and improvements, and
administration. Below describes the categories and recommended priorities.
Public Services
Public services include staffing and other operational costs for services to address the needs
of low and moderate -income people. This category is restricted to 15 percent of the CDBG
allocation. Based upon the City's prior CDBG allocation, 15 percent is approximately $60,000.
City staff recommends 1) soliciting applications for fair housing services and, 2) partnering
with Path of Life Ministries. In regard to fair housing services, the City is required to provide
this activity as a recipient of CDBG funds. While fair housing services can be funded under
administration, it is recommended to fund this activity under public services in order to
preserve administrative funds.
January 9, 2020
CDBG Program
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In regard to Path of Life Ministries, City staff recommends partnering with this organization to
lease a housing unit for homeless individuals living in Palm Desert. To explain, the City
currently has an agreement with Riverside University Health System to provide two County
staff members to conduct homeless street outreach and case management; ultimately, with
the goal of reducing homelessness in Palm Desert. County staff has been successful in
building relationships and providing case management to homeless individuals. City and
County staff believe adding a discretionary housing unit for temporary shelter (leased by Path
of Life Ministries) is valuable in reducing homelessness in Palm Desert. Conceptually, Path
of Life Ministries manages the leased housing unit, and County staff has discretion on
placement and provides case management.
Public Facilities and Improvements
Public facilities and improvements include construction projects to improve neighborhoods
and community facilities to benefit low and moderate -income people. The City has historically
allocated its CDBG funds to nonprofit organizations located throughout the Coachella Valley.
This approach is common when a jurisdiction lacks "CDBG-eligible areas" (i.e., census blocks
where 50 percent of the population makes less than 80 percent of the area median income).
Jurisdictions with CDBG-eligible areas typically retain funds to construct improvements in the
public right-of-way. Please note the City has two CDBG-eligible areas as of February 2019.
These areas are identified in Attachment A.
As a result of now having CDBG-eligible areas, City staff conducted a regional funding
comparison of the other three federal entitlement jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley,
including Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Indio (Entitlement Jurisdictions). The purpose of
this five-year comparison was to understand the Entitlement Jurisdictions' CDBG funding
priorities for public facilities and improvements. As displayed below, jurisdictions (97 percent)
usually retain CDBG funds for City or nonprofit organization projects located within their
jurisdictional boundaries. Furthermore, most jurisdictions (84 percent) typically retain CDBG
funds for City -managed construction projects. The dataset can be found in Attachment B.
Entitlement Jurisdictions ON of Palm Desert
Total CDBG funds (previous five years)
$
6,033,973
$
1,185,289
• Projects funded inside of jurisdictional boundary
$
B85,840
$
430,392
(nonprofits)
• Projects funded outside of jurisdictional
$
80,777
$
550,378
boundary (nonprofits)
• Projects funded inside of jurisdictional boundary
$
5,067,356
$
204,519
(City)
City staff recommends concentrating public facilities and improvements funds on City and
nonprofit organization projects located in Palm Desert. City staff also recommends proposing
to construct neighborhood improvements (to be determined) within these CDBG-eligible
areas as well.
January 9, 2020
CDBG Program
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Administration
Administration includes staffing costs to administer the CDBG Program. This category is
restricted to 20 percent of the CDBG allocation. Based upon the City's prior CDBG allocation,
20 percent is approximately $80,000. Fair housing services is the only other eligible activity
to fund under administration; however, City staff recommends funding staffing costs due to
the administrative burden associated with managing the CDBG Program.
Conclusion
In March 2020, the Outside Agency Funding Committee will review the draft CDBG Program
budget, including subgrant applications. Subsequently, the Committee recommendations will
be presented for City Council consideration in April 2020.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW
N/A WA J /,
Robert W. Hargreaves Lauri Aylaian et Moore
City Attorney City Manager Director of Finance
City Manager Lauri Aylaian:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CDBG-eligible areas
2. CDBG funding comparison (public facilities and improvements)
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
N/A
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Outside Agency Funding Committee
From: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
Date: March 13, 2020
Subject: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant Applications
The City of Palm Desert receives an annual entitlement in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). In Fiscal Year 2020-21, the City will receive $409,923 in CDBG funds.
City staff solicited CDBG applications from nonprofit agencies in anticipation of awarding
subgrants for public services (operational costs for fair housing services only), public
facilities and improvements (capital costs for Palm Desert nonprofit agencies only), and
program administration. Please note that federal requirements restrict funding for public
services (not to exceed 15%) and program administration (not to exceed 20%). Public
facilities and improvements do not have funding restrictions.
The Committee may affirm or modify the recommendations at its discretion. The funding
recommendations can be found as Attachment A. Also, a summary of each nonprofit
organization's request can be found as Attachment B.
Funding recommendations made by the Committee will be incorporated into the Annual
Action Plan and presented to the full City Council for consideration on April 16, 2020.
Attachments
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. Summary of Grant Applications
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2020
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Request submission of the Program Year 2020 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the Program
Year 2020 Action Plan, including funding recommendations for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
2. Approve submission of the Program Year 2020 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Background
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which is administered by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD), provides eligible jurisdictions
federal funds to address the needs of low and moderate people, allow for neighborhood
improvements, and available for urgent needs. The City is required to submit an application
(Action Plan) annually to HUD that outlines CDBG funding recommendations while addresses
other federal requirements.
In Program Year 2020, the City will program $409,923 in CDBG funds. The CDBG funding
recommendations, summary of grant applications, and Action Plan can be found as
Attachment A, B, and C, respectively.
The City has also undertaken various steps during the development of the Action Plan to
promote public participation, which is consistent with the City's HUD -approved Citizen
Participation Plan. Those public participation activities include:
• January 9, 2020: The City Council held a public hearing to begin the public
participation process. This process included a 30-day public comment period as well.
Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit
organizations for fair housing services and public facilities and improvements.
February 6, 2020: City staff held a community meeting to provide nonprofit
organizations and other stakeholders an overview of the CDBG Program and technical
assistance, if required.
April 16, 2020 - Staff Report
Action Plan
Page 2 of 2
• March 13, 2020: The Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to
allow for public comment and discussion of the CDBG funding recommendations
based upon estimates. The Committee unanimously recommended the City Council
approve the CDBG funding recommendations based upon the estimates.
• March 20, 2020: City staff opened an additional 30-day public comment period.
Following City Council's consideration and the public comment period, City staff anticipates
submitting the Action Plan to HUD for approval by April 24, 2020.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW
N/A YA jo'
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney Lauri Aylaian Janet Moore
City Manager Director of Finance
City Manager Lauri Aylaian: 29
Attachments
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations
B. Summary of Grant Applications
C. Action Plan
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
N/A
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
Attachment D
Meeting Minutes
PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020
Councilmember Weber agreed the City has been involved with Palm Desert
Country Club since 2013, but not on this project, because back then
discussions were about perimeters, the golf course, and overgrown grass,
etc., however, Council is anxious to get this project started.
Mr. Hargreaves suggested reopening the public hearing for the purposes of
continuing the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, continue the public hearing to the
meeting of February 13, 2020, to allow staff to respond to the input given at this meeting.
Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly,
Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None).
B. REQUEST TO BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
Management Analyst Christopher Gerry stated the public hearing this
evening is to kick off the City's annual appropriation process for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Staff is recommending
somewhat of a different approach than previous years, because what has
changed from previous years is the concept of CDBG eligible areas. Based
upon the changes, the thought process, and research, there are
recommended priorities for CDBG funding categories, like public services,
public facilities improvements, and administration. A CDBG eligible area is
a census track where there are at least 50 percent of the population or less
than 80 percent of the area median income, and the Palm Desert community
is applicable. With the CDBG eligible areas, there are substantially more
opportunities to utilize funds within those respective areas. Historically, the
City of Palm Desert has not had CDBG eligible areas, however, Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently determined that the
City has two eligible areas based on Five -Year American Communities
Survey Data or ACS Census Data. Having CDBG eligible areas is a game
changer for Palm Desert, and in order to understand some of the regional
practices, staff researched how other jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley
have allocated their CDBG funds over the last five years. Specifically, when
he's talking about public facility improvements he is referring to capital
projects, and when saying entitlement jurisdictions he is talking about those
cities who receive their allocations directly from HUD. Those jurisdictions are
the cities of Indio, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert. In the
staff report (Attachment B) is a snapshot of the four jurisdictions for the past
five-year CDBG Funding Comparison for Public Facilities and Improvements.
and their totals. Palm Desert was included in the comparison, although it's
not an equal comparison since the City has been problematically different for
not having eligible areas in the past. He provided data and percentages on
U.
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
DRAFT
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020
how CDBG funds had been used in the past by all the jurisdictions.
Comparatively, Palm Desert has allocated approximately $2 million across
22 projects, but during that same period, 12 of the project totaling
approximately $550,000 have been located outside the City. The
recommendations before the City Council is intended to identify priorities per
funding CDBG category. For Public Service, there are two recommended
priorities, the first is to solicit applications for fair housing services, because
this is a mandate of HUD funds. Secondly, staff recommends working with
Path of Life on an agreement for Bridge Housing, which is short-term
housing program. The City has been brainstorming for years on how to
utilize a limited number of affordable housing units for homeless individuals
whether it be short-term or long-term. He noted there are various restrictions
regarding altering the waiting list for affordable housing units. Also, the City
cannot rent a housing unit similar to what a resident can. Concurrently, the
City's Homelessness Assistant Program (HAP) has been in effect for
6 months, and were beginning to see and hear success stories that have
occurring since it has established these personal relationships through street
outreach. This potential solution increases housing by leveraging Path of
Life's ability to rent a housing unit and providing the HAP team with
discretion in placement and case management. Moving on to Public Facility
Improvements, based on these new program changes and additional
research, staff recommends limiting applications to non-profit agencies
located in Palm Desert to apply for a public facility improvement funds
(Capital Funds). Since Palm Desert now has CDBG eligible areas, staff
recommends consideration of City projects within those Census Track/CDBG
eligible areas. He included the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking
lot improvement project, because it was part of last fiscal year and it may
need additional funding. Finally, staff recommends retaining its
Administrative Funds for coordinating the CDBG Program, since it's a
labor-intensive. He said 8 out of 10 comparable cities retained at least 90%
of their administrative funds. He said staff will be working with the Outside
Agency Funding Committee on identifying and recommending specific
activities and providing their recommendation to the City Council in April.
Councilmember Weber needed further clarification, because she
understands Palm Desert now has two eligible areas. Also, she was under
the impression this program was going away, stating Palm Desert was going
to combine it with Riverside County and allowing them to manage the whole
thing. In the past, the reason the Committee had picked organization outside
the City was because many Palm Desert residents were benefitting from
their services, i.e., the Stroke Center, etc. Also, based on the staff report she
understands the City can now use the Administrative Funds toward Path of
Life.
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PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020
Mr. Gerry explained there are three components to the CDBG, but he
focused on the Capital Funds, because the recommendations impact the
Capital side more so than the others. The Public Services Funds are more
operational funds, so instead of going with a formal application process,
Palm Desert will work more with Path of Life on a particular contract, but also
solicit applications for fair housing services, since that is a mandate.
Councilman Jonathan noted the arrangement with Path of Life would come
out of the Public Services Fund in the amount of $60,000, which will
specifically go toward leasing a unit that would be available for homeless
individuals living in Palm Desert.
Mr. Gerry concurred, stating it would be in the form of a contract, adding
Path of Life would have the liability, but the City would have full discretion
and case management, adding that staff preferred this arrangement.
Councilman Jonathan agreed, because the City's resource officers would be
providing the wrap around services and part of the Housing First Program in
the City. He wants to make sure the contract is very specific, because there
is the migration of homeless individuals from one community to another.
Mr. Gerry offered that staff will have some discretion with reviewing who
exactly is going into a unit, adding there are multiple individuals ready for
housing at this time. He said there are people on the streets who don't want
to be out there, so it was just a matter of getting those units.
Mayor Nestande declared the public hearing open to receive comments regarding
development of the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan, including the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. and invited anyone who wished to
address the City Council on this matter to come forward at this time.
MS. SHANNON SHEA, Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, representing Elder
Love USA, they are an in -home care company, and they are nonprofit. She
founded Elder Love in 2016 with the intent to focus on those older adults
who do not qualify for IHSS, which is in -home support from the County, but
they are just above the poverty line and don't qualify for any assistance and
can't afford existing services. She decided to create a solution by founding
this nonprofit. They charge a small fee to the senior and is able to
supplement those cost through fund-raising and grants. They are looking to
expanding their services to include an adult day center. In Palm Desert they
will focus exclusively on those seniors who do not have any memory care
problems, because Eisenhower Memory Care is literally two blocks from
where they are looking to put their adult care center. Even at their reduced
rate, through Elder Love Care, it can be cost prohibited if you need 8, 9, or
10 hours a day of care every day. They are looking at charging $50 to $80
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PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2020
for the whole day of care and reducing that cost further by using grants. She
said Elder Care will be applying for the CDBG grant to open what they will be
calling "The Club House." She noted her father has been dealing with
Parkinson's for 19 years and he's the one that named the center and told her
the types of thing he wanted in The Club House. Lastly, she looked forward
to working with the City.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Nestande left the public hearing open and
opened the FY 2020-2021 CDBG application process, according to the
recommended priorities, which includes focusing public services funds on fair
housing services and Path of Life Ministries; concentrating public facilities and
improvements funds on City and nonprofit organization projects located in Palm
Desert; and retaining administrative funds for staffing costs to initiate the application
process.
Councilman Jonathan stated the City was challenged by Coachella Mayor
Steven Hernandez to provide housing at a recent Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) meeting. Of course, every city wants
to do it, but the challenge is always financial. He in turn challenged
Mr. Gerry to come up with a solution and he did. What Mr. Gerry is proposing
is very creative and effective, and he couldn't wait to present it at the next
Homelessness Committee, because he's hopeful it can set an example for
the rest of the Valley and beyond. He said a lot of people are looking at the
Coachella Valley that has adopted this regional approach to homelessness
that has been rather effective. He commended Mr. Gerry for his creative
thinking and going outside the box and not giving up; a job well done.
XVI11. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS TO THE COMMUNITY
A. Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Committee Reports and General Comments.
Coachella Vallev Economic Partnership (CVEP) - noted that under the
leadership and guidance of Joe Wallace, CVEP has done a great job.
She announced they received the Seal of Transparency and Platinum
status for 2019 by GuideStar, which is the highest you can get.
2. Riverside Countv Transportation Commission (RCTC) - reported
Riverside County is the fastest growing County in California, and
transportation is a challenge and it's getting worse. There was
comprehensive public outreach that included focus groups, Tele-Town
Hall meetings, social media, and regular RCTC meetings. Through the
outreach RCTC developed a Countywide Traffic Relief Plan, and the draft
was released yesterday by the Commission. The draft can be viewed at
TrafficReliefPlan.orq The Plan includes the Commission's adopted
vision, goals, objectives, sub -regional structure, which means the
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MINUTES
OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE /
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE
Friday, March 13, 2020 — 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Chris Gerry called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
Jill Tremblay, Best Best & Krieger
Gina Nestande, Mayor
Kathleen Kelly, Mayor Pro-Tempore
Janet Moore, Finance Director / Committee Chair
Also Present:
Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager
Chris Gerry, Management Analyst
Patty Leon, Recording Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Recommend approval of Minutes of the May 16, 2019 meeting as submitted.
MOTION was made by Member Kelly to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of
the Outside Agency Funding Committee held on May 16, 2019. Motion was seconded by
Member Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote, with Aylaian, Tremblay, Nestande, Kelly and
Moore voting AYE.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATION
V. NEW BUSINESS
[Items A, B and C were discussed concurrently]
Mr. Christopher Gerry reported that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program's recommendations are for the fiscal year 2020/2021. At the City Council meeting
of January 9th a discussion took place to take a different approach in terms of priority
recommendations and not necessarily funding recommendations. There are three funding
categories: 1) Public Services Funds (Operational Funds), 2) Public Facilities Improvements
(Capital Projects), and 3) Administration. Public Services fund fair housing services given
that it is a federally mandated requirement; it will also fund Path of Life Ministries for a housing
unit to complement our homeless program. Program Administration costs are straightforward.
Public Facilities and Improvements funds were limited to nonprofit agencies located in City
of Palm Desert. There is a cap 15% for Public Services and a cap of 20% for Administration.
The budget for FY 20/21 is $409,923.00.
DRAFT MINUTES — FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Outside Agency/CDBG Funding Committee
Meeting of March 13, 2020
Page 2 of 4
Mr. Gerry displayed CDBG eligible areas stating that based on the census track 50% of the
residents within the eligible areas make less than 80% of the area median income.
A. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Public Services
1. Path of Life — Recommend $23,000
2. Fair Housinq Council of Riverside County. — Recommend $38,000
Ms. Lauri Aylaian asked if other providers exist in this area such as the Fair
Housing Council of Riverside County.
Mr. Gerry replied that there has been other providers. The Fair Housing
Council of Riverside County is a non-profit organization approved by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mrs. Janet Moore stated that there is an Inland Empire San Bernardino County
Fair Housing as well.
B. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Public Facilities and Improvements
1. City of Palm Desert
a) Palma Village Park Improvements - $63,000
The City is requesting funds to construct improvements at Palma Village Park.
City staff anticipates conducting a neighborhood meeting to identify the types
of improvements desired by the residents. Mr. Gerry stated that there has
been resident concern regarding homelessness and alleged criminal activity
at the park.
Member Nestande also expressed her concern for the impact of
homelessness.
Mr. Gerry stated that perhaps a more comprehensive approach through
outreach and environmental design such as light improvements, new design
of park benches, etc. would improve the environment in the park and
discourage homelessness.
b) Palma Village Sidewalk Improvements - $64,923
The City is requesting funds to construct improvements in areas missing
sidewalks within the neighborhood. Neighborhood sidewalk connectivity
complements the project located off San Pablo Avenue as well.
Mr. Gerry displayed pictures of several pathways that show gaps (unfinished
sidewalks) within this neighbor.
DRAFT MINUTES — FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Outside Agency/CDBG Funding Committee
Meeting of March 13, 2020
Page 3 of 4
Member Kelly complemented the project of installing new sidewalks, stating
the lack of sidewalks is an area that the City of Palm Desert can improve.
Member Kelly inquired about the overall impact on new sidewalks with the
anticipated funds.
Mr. Gerry replied he is currently working with the Public Works Department.
He reported that $220,000 funds were dedicated to the ADA Improvement
Project for City Hall's parking lot. There was preliminary discussion that the
budget for this project may be less and the City may be able to reallocate
those funds to the sidewalk project. More information will be available once
the project moves forward for City Council approval.
Member Kelly thanked staff for facilitating the strategic intent of incorporating
the neighborhoods adjacent to the San Pablo project.
Ms. Lauri Aylaian addressed Mr. Firestine and asked if the Corporation Yard
in-house staff have the capability to do this type of work such as the
sidewalks.
Mr. Firestine replied he would follow up with staff and determine the best
approach to complete the sidewalk improvements given the many variables
associated such as right -ways, potential utility conflicts, transformers boxes,
etc.
2. Joslyn Center — Recommend $80,000
Joslyn Center requests funds to begin constructing Americans with
Disabilities (ADA) improvements in five restroom facilities.
3. Desert Arc — Recommend $60,000
Desert Arc requests funds to reconfigure space into two offices and storage
area for a workforce development program (Consumer Development
Program)
C. CDBG Funding Recommendations — Program Administration
Citv of Palm Desert — Recommend $81,000
MOTION made by Member Weber to fund organizations as presented in the staff
recommendation: (Item A - Public Services) Council on Aging Southern California -
$14,900; Fair Housing Council - $37,100; and Operation SafeHouse - $8,000; (Item B -
Public Facilities and Improvements) City of Palm Desert - $204,519; Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission - $36,000; JFK Memorial Foundation - $24,000; Martha's Village &
Kitchen - $41,900; and (Item C — Program Administration) City of Palm Desert - $80,000.
Motion seconded by Member Nestande and unanimously passed by a 5-0 vote, with
Members Aylaian, Hargreaves, Nestande, Weber and Moore voting AYE.
DRAFT MINUTES — FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Outside Agency/CDBG Funding Committee
Meeting of March 13, 2020
Page 4 of 4
VI. ADJOURNMENT
At this time, Ms. Lauri Aylaian thanked Mr. Gerry for the distribution and administration of the
CDBG program
The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DRAFT
Patty Leon, Recording Secretary
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Attachment F
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
OMB Number 4040.0004
Expiration Date 1213112019
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
• 1. Type of Submission • 2. Type of Application
' It Revision, setto appropriate leder(s):
Preapplication ® New
® Application Continuation
• Omer (Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application n Revision
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' 3. Date Received 4. Applicant Identifier.
I04/24/2020 I
5a. Federal Entity Identifier
Sb. Federal Award Identifier
Slate Use Only:
6 Date Received by State I I
17. State Appilation Identifier i
1
9. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
'a.Legal Name City of Palm Desert
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b. EmpleyerfTaxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
c. Organizational DUNS
195-2859459
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10049494590000
d. Address:
' Streetl 173510 Fred Waring Drive
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County/Parish
•State I
CA: California J
Province
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USA: UNITED STATES
• Zip / Postal Code: I92260-2524
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name.
Divrsfon Name
f. Name and contact Information of person to be wntacted on
matters involving this application:
Prefix I • First Name IChristopher
Middle Name
•last Name IGerry
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Title I
Organizational Affiliation
'Telephone Number. I760-776-6335 I Fax Number I
'EmaY jcgerryEcityofpalmdesert.org
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
lC: City or Township Government
Type or Applicant 2: Soled Applicant Type:
Type of Applltant 3 Select Applicant Type
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• Oiher (specify):
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' i4. flame of Federal Agency:
E0.5. Department of xousing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic AssIsis nce Humber.
114.218
CFDA Tile:
(Community Development Block Grant I Entitlement Grants
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I& Des c►ip**Title ofApplicanra Project:
The 2020 Action Flan identifies activities to fund under the Community Development Block Grant
Program pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1914, an amended.
Atiach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add A60fa rrds # Oe?eta A View Aaac iments '
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16. Congressional DFstrlcts of:
a. Applicant ICA-036 • b PrograrrJ13mject ICA--036 t
Attach an addRional W of Prograrn0roject Congressional Districts if needed
Add Attachment I CFlele A;1t:.hrrent Vier(i rachme^!
17.Proposed Project:
a. StndDate: I07101/2020 ' b End Date; I06/3012021
18. Estimated Funding iS1:
'a. Federal 409,923.001
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" d. Local I 0.001
'e.Other I 0,001
f. Program Income I 0.001
'g.TOTAL 409,923.003
19. Is AllpticatIon SubJoct to Ravtsw By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a. Thls application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
® b. Program Is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the Slate for review.
❑ c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372,
20. Is fire Applicant 13 a Win q ue nt 0 n Any Federal Debt? (if "Yes," provide axplanall on in attachment.]
❑ Yes ® No
If "Yes provide explanation and attach
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21. 'By signing this application, I certify (11 to tht statements contained in the list of certincatlons" and 19) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide tht required assurances- and agree to
comply with any resulting tens If I accept an award. I am ar"ry that any false, fictitious, or Fraudulent statements or claims may
■ubjtct me to crlmina1, civil, or adminlstrativ9 penalties. {U.S. Code, Title 218, Soctlon 1Do1j
® "I AGREE
The Wt of earuficalions and assurances or an inwmet sire where you may obtain this list_ is contNned in the announcement or agency
specific insWctions.
Authorzed Representative:
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Middle Name
Last Name: IStendall
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•rm ICO=unity Development Director
'TeltphoneNumber I760-346-0611
' Email: Iratende.118cityotpalmdesert.org
' Signature of Authorized Representalive
First Name JRyan `
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I Fax Number
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Date Sigma: I04/07/2020
Attachment G
Action Plan Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing —The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan — It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief.
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction —The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan —The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 — It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701 u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
V90 April 7.2020
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Community Development Director
Title
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation — It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short -tern and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan — It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds — It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies
are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,
and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) [a period specified by the grantee of one,
two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Saecial Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force — it has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities conceming lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R.
Compliance with Laws — It will comply with applicable laws.
lVApril 7, 2020
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Community Development Director
Title
OMB Approval No. 0348-0042
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.
SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. It you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duty authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share standards for merit systems for programs funded
of project costs) to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
management and completion of the project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
this application. Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
2. Wilt give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
through any authorized representative, access to and
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title, or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
interest in the We of real property in accordance with
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property aquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting. review and
approval of construction plans and specifications
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progress reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
agency
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination an the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681-
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age, (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records, (h) Title Vill of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made, and, 0) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the
application.
Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97)
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by 0111018 Circular A-102
11 Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L 91-645) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12• Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.0
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13 Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.0 §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S C. §§327- 16,
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738, (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
(P.L 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
flood Insurance if the total cost of insurable construction (identification and protection of historic properties), and
and acquisition Is $10.000 or more. the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq.).
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the follovring. (a) institution of 16. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
environmental quality control measures under the compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19 Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
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APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
City of Palm Desert
Community Development Director
DATE SUBMITTED
April 7, 2020
SF-424D (Rev. 7.97) Back
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Gerry, Management Analyst
Date: April 16, 2020
Subject :Agenda Item 17.A. - Request for Submission of the Program Year 2020
Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to submit an
annual planning document (Action Plan) detailing our Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program funding recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.
As a result of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), HUD has provided the City an additional
allocation of CDBG funds under the CARES Act. Furthermore, HUD has revised other statutory
requirements to increase the flexibility of funding certain activities.
In consideration of the current environment, City staff requests the City Council open and close
the. public hearing without a recommendation. City staff will meet with the Outside Agency
Funding Committee in the immediate future to discuss such changes in statutory requirements
and explore a revised approach for recommending CDBG funds.
A public hearing will be rescheduled at a future date after our options have been researched.
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