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OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION
FROM: KENNETH J.HENDERSON SUBJECT: HOUSING DIVISION
Executive Director QUARTERLY ACTIVITY
REPORT
DATE: September 13, 1994
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SlnoPsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On September 13, 1994,the Housing Committee voted unanimously(2-0-1)(Oberhelman absent),to receive and file the
attached Housing Division Quarterly Activity Report for the months of April,May and June 1994 and recommended forwarding
same to the Community Development Commission.
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Recommended Motion(s):
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION)
MOTION: That the Community Development Commission receive and file the attached Housing Division Quarterly
Activity Report for the months of April,May and June 1994.
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Admimstrator KENN TH J.HENDERSON
Executive Director
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Contact Person(s):Kenneth J.Henderson/David R.Edgar Phone: 5081 1
Project Area(s): All Ward(s): One thru Seven (1-7)
Supporting Data Attached: Staff'Report ;Quarterly Activity Report
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: N/A
Budget Authority: N/A
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Commission/Council Notes:
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KJH:DRE:paw:grtlyrpt.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 09/19/94
Agenda Item No- 3
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
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HOUSING DIVISION (,QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Development Department Housing Division is responsible for initiating and facilitating
and a wide variety of housing programs, activities and development projects. These
activities are designed to pro-actively revitalize both existing housing stock and new
development activity within the San Bernardino community. In an effort to market and
promote the accomplishments of the Housing Division, and to continuously inform the
Housing Committee and the Community Development Commission regarding various
Housing activities, the attached quarterly report is provided.
It is important to note that the quarterly report focuses on accomplishments and is not
representative of the significant volume of activity necessary to achieve the desired results.
Additionally, the quarterly report does not include projects which may reasonably be
included as division accomplishments given the fact the Agency's role in the project is all but
complete. These projects, however, require certain actions of other entities, such as private
lending institutions and the City's development review departments. Such projects will only
be included in the Division's quarterly activity report when staff is certain that the projects
will be successfully consummated.
Staff strongly believes that the quarterly report represents an excellent vehicle for
information to be presented on the various accomplishments of the Housing Division.
At its meeting conducted on Tuesday, September 13, 1994, the Housing Committee voted
unanimously(2-0-1) (Oberhelman absent), to receive and file the attached Housing Division
Quarterly Activity Report for the months of April, May and June 1994 and recommended
forwarding same to the Community Development Commission.
Staff recommends adoption of the form motion.
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KEN ETH J H NDERSON, Executive Director
Development Department
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K.TH:DRETaw:grtlyrpt.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 09/19/94
Agenda Item No:
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HOUSING DIVISION
QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT
APRIL, MAY,JUNE 1994
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DAVID R. EDGAR
HOUSING DIVISION MANAGER
Rehabilitation Section Homeless Services Development Section
Oliver Moore Norma Owens Edward Flores
Jackie Arnold Adam Eliason
Tamara Torres Robert Lemley
James Willmott Phyllis White
Frank DeVries
Maria Miranda
QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Development Department Housing Division is charged with the mission of"actively
maintaining, improving and developing quality neighborhoods and housing opportunities
throughout the City of San Bernardino". To that end, the Housing Division continues to pro-
actively facilitate high-quality programs, activities and developments designed to meet identified
housing needs and to revitalize the housing market within this community.
The quarterly activity report highlights Housing Division accomplishments for the period of
April 1, 1994 to June 30, 1994. In addition, the report also illustrates the relationship between
Division accomplishments and Development Department goals and objectives.
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (REHABILITATION)ACTIVITIES
1) Housing staff continued to pro-actively facilitate citywide graffiti removal and
neighborhood clean-up activities through the Los Padrinos Community Coalition. During
Fiscal Year 1993-94, Los Padrinos utilized twenty-one(21)youth workers and five (5)
working supervisors in carrying out the following activity levels:
a) "Spot" Graffiti Removal -- (Pro-active/City-wide Removal)
b) "Hotline" Graffiti Removal -- (Re-active/Special Requests)
c) Weed Abatement -- (Pro-active/City-wide Removal)
d) Total Removal -- 9,435 Separate locations (city-wide)
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal;
Pro-actively implement projects, programs and activities designed to address
identified community housing "needs".
2) The Housing Division continued coordination of the Neighborhood Preservation Team
(NPT), and the delivery of assorted programs, projects and activities within selected "focus"
neighborhoods (i.e., Arden-Guthrie and Central City). NPT is an inter-departmental group
consisting of various City staff and local community service providers committed to the
concentration of available resources to meet identified neighborhood/housing needs. By
adopting a "Just Do It" philosophy and approach, and by concentrating on "results" rather
than "process", the NPT can effectuate significant permanent change within selected "focus"
neighborhoods.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal;
Through the Neighborhood Preservation Team(NPT), continue concentration
of available resources within selected "focus" neighborhoods, in order to
address specific identified neighborhood "needs" and issues.
3) Housing Division staff continued pro-active marketing of the Neighborhood "Spirit" Property
Improvement Assistance Program, on a Citywide basis, to single-family detached/owner-
occupied households. For FY 1993-94, this effort resulted in the following activity levels:
* Applicants/Loans funded 49
* Rehabilitation Monies Expended $1,300,000
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal;
On a city-wide basis, improve the existing Single-family Residential (SFR)
housing stock, stabilize and strengthen property values and improve the
"quality of life" through rehabilitation and revitalization of these structures.
4) Housing Division staff continued pro-active marketing of the Neighborhood "Spirit" Property
Improvement Assistance Program to investors interested in rehabilitating their multi-family
(apartment) properties. For FY 1993-94, this effort resulted in the following activity levels:
* Multi-family Units funded FY 1993-94 121
* Rehabilitation Monies Expended $2,605,000
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal;
On a city-wide basis, improve the existing multi-family housing stock to create
improved/enhanced "quality of life" for the rental community through
substantial rehabilitation and revitalization of these structures.
5) Housing Division staff pro-actively facilitated implementation of the Arden-Guthrie "Focus"
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy/Implementation Plan Components, resulting in the
following:
• Development of a multi-purpose community/neighborhood facility.
• Formally implemented a professional services agreement with Equity Management
to provide comprehensive project and property management services, resulting in
twenty-two fourplexes controlled by Equity.
• Implemented 24-hour/day armed security throughout the neighborhood.
• Conducted two (2) comprehensive neighborhood clean-up campaign, resulting in
the removal of over 200 tons of trash and debris.
• Acquired and relocated four(4)modular office buildings for utilization by
Emmerton School as pre-school and GED facilities.
• Posted ninety(90) apartment buildings with no trespassing signs in conjunction
with Police Department efforts to reduce loitering.
• Permanently closed McKinley, Dumbarton and Newcomb streets to through traffic
(vehicular)by cul-da-sacing and greenbelting same.
• Provided reflective street numbers on the rear of each building to better assess
building location for public safety/emergency response purposes.
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* Stated _ 1993-94 Budget Goal;
Concentrate available resources within the Arden-Guthrie "Focus"
Neighborhood, in conjunction with the adopted Revitalization Strategy, to
permanently change the economics of this neighborhood to such an extent that
it can then be maintained at a desirable level without the need for more than
normal ongoing City investment of resources.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
1) The Development Department Housing Division continued pro-active implementation of the
First-Time Home Buyers Mortgage Assistance Program(MAP). To date, this program has
generated the following activity levels:
* Citizen Inquiries Received: 550
* Lender Packages Received, Requesting Reservation of MAP
Funds: 105
* MAP Loans funded: 80
* MAP Loans rejected/cancelled: 20
* MAP Funds Expended: $650,000
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal:
Continue to promote first-time homeownership opportunities to low and
moderate income individuals and families who would not otherwise be able
to realize such opportunities within this community.
2) The Young Homes project at Randall and Meridian has thirty-six(36) sales(32 closed
escrows) of the total development of thirty-six(36) homes. All of the homes are four(4)
bedrooms in the 1,700 square foot range. All thirty-six homes are now constructed with
final occupancy to take place in July, August and September 1994.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal;
Facilitate development of a high quality thirty-six(36) home single-family
detached residential subdivision at Randall and Pepper Street.
3) The Housing Division completed development of a marketing brochure entitled San
Bernardino,Just Call us Home in conjunction with the Association of Realtors. This
brochure details the multiple virtues associated with homeownership within the City of San
Bernardino while also serving to minimize any perceived negatives surrounding this
community.
To date, these marketing materials have been presented to ten(10) local real estate offices in
an effort to facilitate additional existing home sales.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective;
Continue to promote first-time homownership opportunities to low and
moderate income individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to
realize such opportunities within this community.
4) The Osborne Collectio it Northpark has thirty-five(35) sales(caused escrows) of the total
development of forty-five(45)homes. All of the homes are three and four bedrooms in the
1,200 to 1,800 square footage range.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal:
Create and promote an attractive building environment for the
"development community" to effectuate construction of new high quality
single-family housing opportunities within this community.
HOMELESS SERVICES ACTIVITIES
1) Rent Deposit Guarantee Program- Continued to pro-actively implement this program
through Frazee Community Center and Westside Community Service Center. To date,
approximately thirty-five(35) families have been assisted through this program.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective:
Provide funds to selected non-profit providers to assist persons "at-risk" of
becoming homeless with necessary deposits, or rent payments. The
objectives for the 1993-94 fiscal year are to thoroughly review, modify and,
if necessary, expand the existing program. Approximately 35 to 75 persons
will be assigned through the fiscal year 1993-94.
2) Emergency Shelter Grant Program-Through Frazee Community Center provided essential
and Preventive Services, which included assisting more than 1,400 clients with counseling
and other services, providing over 15, 900 shelter bed nights and serving 47,320 meals to
homeless persons.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective:
Complete the environmental review and request for proposal (RFP process
necessary for selection of non-profit organizations utilized to implement the
program for the$30,000 grant awarded for fiscal year 1993-94 The grant
will be used for shelter rehabilitation, homeless prevention, counseling
services and/or shelter operations.
3) Homeless Shelter Utility Assistance Program(HSUPP) -Payments under this program
allowed two (2) shelter providers to serve over 20,000 meals, provide almost 5,000 shelter
bed nights and assist over 500 individuals and families with counseling and other services.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective:
Provide direct payment of facility utility bills for non-profit organizations
providing homeless services. Four(4) or more provider facilities will be
assisted in fiscal year 1993-94. Implementation of this program will
include review of the fiscal year 1992-93 effort, modification of current
guidelines, a request for proposals(RFP) process, and minor contract
administration.
4) Homeless Computer T,,-,work System-Working with the County-wide Homeless Coalition,
finalized the design and implementation of a computer tracking system for providers, clients
and local jurisdictions. This system allows providers to communicate and determine service
availability, track homeless individuals, and develop data on homeless person populations.
* Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective:
Continue City representation on the County-wide Homeless Coalition.
Assist specifically with information dissemination, legislation development
and the design and implementation of the County-wide Computer
Network.
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