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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05- Development Department DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION FROM: KENNETH J. HENDERSON SUBJECT: HOUSING DIVISION Executive Director QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT DATE: January 19, 1994 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Synoasis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): On January 18, 1994, the Housing Committee received and filed the attached Housing Division Quarterly Activity Report for the months of October, November and December 1993. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion(s): (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) MOTION A: That the Community Development Commission receive and file the attached Housing Division Quarterly Activity Report for the months of October, November and December 1993. Administrator KENNE H J. HE ERSON Executive Director --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person(s):Kenneth J. Henderson/David R. Edgar Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): City-wide Ward(s): Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report; Attachments FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:$ N/A Source: N/A Budget Authority: N/A --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission/Council Notes: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KJH:DRE:paw:grtly'94.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 01/24/94 Agenda Item No.:_ �5 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOUSING DIVISION QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT The Development Department Housing Division is responsible for initiating and facilitating 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/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. Staff recommends adoption of the form motion. KEN ETH J. HENDERSON, Executive Director Development Department ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KJH:DRE:paw:grtly'94.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Meeting Date: 01/24/944 Agenda Item No.: _J i DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HOUSING DIVISION QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 1993 Nei hbborhood SIRIT! San Bernardino DAVID R. EDGAR HOUSING DIVISION MANAGER Rehabilitation Section Homeless Services Development Section Oliver Moore Norma Owens Adam Eliason Jackie Arnold Edward Flores 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 October 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993. 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 the second quarter of 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 -- 51,692 locations (Pro-active/City-wide Removal) b) "Hotline" Graffiti Removal -- 245 requests (Re-active/Special Requests) c) Weed Abatement -- Separate 346 locations (Pro-active/City-wide Removal) * 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 the second quarter, this effort resulted in the following activity levels: * Single-family/Owner-occupied household inquiries 60 * Applications currently being processed 50 * Applicants/Loans funded 24 * Rehabilitation Monies Expended $438,810 * 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 the second quarter, this effort resulted in the following activity levels: * Multi-family/Apartment inquiries 52 * Units currently being processed FY 1993-94 21 * Multi-family Units funded FY 1993-94 15 * Rehabilitation Monies Expended $512,476 * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal; On a city-wide basis, improve the existing multi-family/apartment 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: a) A joint Neighborhood Presentation Team (NPT)/community meeting was conducted at Emmerton Elementary School on October 29, 1993. This meeting was attended by approximately 35 local residents interested in becoming part of the Sunrise Village Neighborhood Committee for this community. b) Equity Management conducted a meeting with neighborhood property owners on November 13, 1993. Approximately forty (40) property owners attended this meeting, at which Equity Management presented their proposal for Comprehensive Property Management Services. c) As of December 31, 1993, Equity Management has formally executed property management agreements with five (5) property owners, thereby delivering property management services to nineteen (19) buildings with seventy-six (76) units. d) Approximately 250 local residents participated in a "focus" neighborhood clean-up campaign conducted on November 20, 1993. This extremely successful campaign resulted in the removal of over 100 tons of assorted trash and debris and the removal of virtually all neighborhood graffiti. Participants in the neighborhood clean-up campaign included the Los Padrinos Community Coalition, Victory Outreach, Emmerton Elementary School, San Bernardino Police Department, KIDS Against Crime and San Andreas High School. e) On December 6, 1993, at the specific recommendation of the Housing Committee the Community Development Commission authorized the acquisition and relocation of four (4) modular office buildings, in conjunction with the San Bernardino Unified School District. Once relocated these buildings will provide needed classroom space for the Emmerton Pre-school and Adult GED Education programs. f) The provision of 24-hour day armed security resulted in a 4% percent drop in reported type one (1) crimes during the second quarter of 1993. * Stated FY 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. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 1) The FY 1994 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and Five-Year Plan was completed and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to the December 30, 1993 deadline. Through development of the FY 1994 CHAS document and Five-Year Plan, the Development Department Housing Division formally re-evaluated the identified housing "needs" and corresponding Housing priorities of this community. This re-evaluation will enable the City to capitalize on all future housing opportunities and financing resources as they become available. * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal; Continue implementation of a Comprehensive Housing Strategy, the stated mission of which is to maintain, improve and develop quality neighborhoods and housing opportunities throughout the City of San Bernardino. 2) The CHAS Annual Performance Report and FY 1993 Annual Plan was completed and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to the December 30, 1993 deadline. This report details the City's progress in carrying out specific priorities contained within the CHAS Annual Plan for the reporting period of October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993. * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal; Continue implementation of a Comprehensive Housing Strategy, the stated mission of which is to maintain, improve and develop quality neighborhoods and housing opportunities throughout the City of San Bernardino. 3) The HOME Program 1993 Annual Performance Report was completed and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to the established December 30, 1993 deadline. This report details how the City of San Bernardino utilized available FY 1992 and FY 1993 HOME Program funds for the reporting period of October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993. * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal; Continue implementation of a Comprehensive Housing Strategy, the stated mission of which is to maintain, improve and develop quality neighborhoods and housing opportunities throughout the City of San Bernardino. 4) 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; 425 * Lender Packages Received, Requesting Reservation of MAP Funds; 39 * MAP Loans funded; 15 * 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. 5) On November 15, 1993, the Community Development Commission, at the specific recommendation of the Housing Committee, approved the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with Young Homes. This project includes the development of thirty-six (36) high quality/"affordable" single-family detached homes, ranging in size from 1,690 to 1,765 square feet. Once completed, the development will generate approximately $495,000 in building permits and fees to the City of San Bernardino. * 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. 6) The Housing Division completed a comprehensive/city-wide land survey, consisting of residentially zoned vacant parcels of five (5) acres or more. The completed document will be distributed to builders and developers interested in the proviso of high quality residential development within the City of San Bernardino. Information contained within the vacant land survey includes demographic and economic information on the City, as well as building and planning information necessary to initiate the development process. * 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. 7) The Osborne Collection at Northpark continues marketing and sale of Phase I (sixteen (16) homes) and Phase II (fourteen (14) homes) project inventory, reporting the following sales information: * Reservations - 3 * Existing Escrows - 9 (with five (5) Loan Approvals) * Closed Sales - 11 * 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) Working with a special committee of service providers and public agencies, implemented a Holiday Gift Basket program tracking system. In November and December Homeless Service Agencies submitted 1,304 request forms, which were subsequently distributed to participating gift basket providers. Ll * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal; Continue Implementation of the Regional Homeless Assistance Plan. 2) Completed the FY 1993-94 Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) and the Homeless Shelter Utility Payments Program (HSUPP). Frazee Community Center was awarded $30,000 in ESGP funds and Salvation Army $20,000 in HSUPP funds for FY 1993-94. * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Objective. Support continued utilization of Emergency Shelter Grant Program and Homeless Shelter Utilities Payment Program funds. 3) Implemented the Tenant Based Assistance Component of the HOME Program through the County Housing Authority. Selected tenants with disabilities will be provided with monthly rent subsidies for up to two (2) years or until State After Care funding is provided. Approximately twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) disabled tenant will be assisted under this Component during the 1993-94 Fiscal Year. * Stated FY 1993-94 Budget Goal Financially assist selected persons/households who, because of specific unique or unusual circumstances, are not provided affordable "rental" housing opportunities within this community. SPECIAL, PROJECTS The Homeless Services Analyst was selected as the Loaned Executive from the City of San Bernardino, to work with Arrowhead United Way from September 8, 1993 through December 23, 1993. Through this program, and working with City department coordinators, contributions to United Way increased by 18% percent over the previous year. grtlyrpt.5 M E M O R A N D U M -"-i 1994 TO: David Edgar F. _ Economic Development Agency FROM: Equity Management Services DATE: January 4, 1994 RE: Arden Guthrie Focus Neighborhood - Quarterly The following is a quick summary of Equity Management Services' activities relating to the Arden Guthrie Focus Neighborhood from September 7, 1993 through January 4, 1994 . SEPTEMBER 1993 ♦ Contract entered into between Equity Management Services and Qualified Security for 24-hour armed security. Three 8-hour shifts with night shift including canine. ♦ Equity coordinated the acquisition by the City of the two (2) four-unit buildings to be utilized for the multi-purpose buildings. OCTOBER 1993 ♦ Equity hired Kathryn Smith as Community Services/Outreach Coordinator ♦ Equity contacted Mr. VanDorn regarding possible purchase of vacant parcel within neighborhood ♦ Equity contacted Cal-Trans regarding possible lease of vacant parcel and airspace parcel within neighborhood ♦ Joint NPT/Community meeting held at Emmerton Elementary School on October 29, 1993 ♦ Several meetings held between Security, BPD, and Equity to promote better communication and cooperation ♦ Equity coordinated with representatives from the Agency, Public Health, Mental Health, Security, San Bernardino Police Department, Community Services, Emmerton Elementary School, 1/S/PROGRESS.004 1 Planning Department, Contractors, etc. for the plan development of the multi-purpose buildings. NOVEMBER 1993 ♦ Equity held first property owner's meeting on November 13, 1993 ♦ Equity hired on-site manager and leasing agent. ♦ Equity held first neighborhood clean,.ip on November 20, 1993. Approximately 200-250 residents participated. Also participating were individuals from various organizations including: Los Podrinos, Victory Outreach, Emmerton Elementary School, San Bernardino Police Department, Kids Against Crime, and San Andreas High School. ♦ Equity worked with the City of San Bernardino EDA, Sunrise Village Apartment Owner's Association, and the Franchise Tax Board to resolve pending suspension of corporate powers DECEMBER 1993 ♦ Equity entered into management agreements with five property owners for a total of 19 buildings (76 units) ♦ Equity finalized negotiations between Banc One Leasing Corporation, City of San Bernardino EDA, and San Bernardino City Unified School District for the purchase, dismantling, moving, and setup of two portable classrooms on a prepared site at Emmerton Elementary School for the Emmerton School Project. These buildings will house the Project's preschool and adult education classes. The buildings are being dismantled January 4 , 1994 and are targeted to be moved January 6, 1994 . ♦ Equity hired a part-time leasing agent and a full=time maintenance man (both are residents of the area) . Equity is training these individuals. ♦ Equity opened a temporary on-site office on December 1, 1993. This office is located at 2130 E. Sunrise, Unit 1 and is in full operation. Once the multi-purpose buildings are completed, the office will be relocated to 2204 E. Sunrise, Unit 1. ♦ Equity assisted the Economic Development Agency in preparing a letter to the Resolution Trust Corporation outlining the City's concerns in connection with NARAB's purchase and rehabilitation of the 24 buildings 2 ♦ Los Podrinos proposal for on-site team to provide graffiti removal, yard services, etc. JANUARY 1994 ♦ Equity added an additional security guard and car on a split shift from 8 : 00 p.m. to 4 :00 a.m. ♦ Rehabilitation of the Multi-purpose buildings began January 4, 1994 ♦ Equity has established a monitor program and is currently working on the block parent program with Emmerton Elementary School and a neighborhood watch program 3 Li