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From:
1U5l'1lUilH J. IIE1UlBRSON
Executive Director
Subject: "lIATIOll&L CCli_ut;
DBVBLOPIIBIIT ~ '92"
Date:
April 15, 1992
SVDODSis of Previous C~tssionlCnnnpil/C~tttee ActionCs):
On April 6, 1992, the Commission proclaimed April 20 - 26, 1992 as
"National COlllllUl1ity Development Week" and formalized such action by
Resolution.
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Rel.'~.....,eclllotionCs):
ClIavor ..... C - r.nnnpil)
That the Mayor and Common Council acknowledge April 20 - 26, 1992 as
"National Comaunity Development Week" and allow interested parties to
make pertinent comments about same.
Administrator
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l:tiYe Director
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Contact Person(s):
r~neth Benderson/Art Bassel
Phone:
5081
Project Area(s):
ALL
Ward(s):
ALL
Supporting Data Attached:
Listina of CDBG Pro1ects: 4/6/92 Staff ReDort
FUNDING REQUIRBMBNTS:
Amount: $ N/A
N/A
Source:
Budget Authority:
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....ti.....' ".-itv n-.1,,_t Week" - ADril 20 - 26. 1992
On April 6, 1992, the Commission procl.imed April 20 - 26, 1992 as
"National COllllllUJlity Development Week" (staff report attached). In a
"kick-off" acltnowledgement to this nationwide celebration with Congress
and other entitlement counties and cities, staff has compiled an
illustrative, but not ezhaustive, listing of recent Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) sponsored programs that may not have
occurred but for the program. The report is attached for your review
and reference.
In paraphrasing a comment by someone, it has been said success has a
thousand parents and failure is an orphan. Clearly, those in union
wi th making the CDBG program such a huge success are the Council
members who provide necessary budget support; the Mayor who spearheads
policy direction; staff that conceputalizes, implements and monitors
the programs; private/public sector p.rticipants who .dminister the day
to d.y operations, and the citizens of San Bernardino who so graciously
and abundantly p.rticip.ted in the programs, use the public parks,
libaries, sewers or drive on CDBG-sponsored streets.
We take this opportunity to thank the Mayor and Common Council as well
as our other "partners" for making the CDBG program the success it has
been.
It is appropriate for the Council to acltnowledge the "National
Community Development Week" and listen to brief comments by selective
program participants.
St.ff recommends adoption of the form motion.
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TO: KERBBTB J. BERDBRSOR, Executive Director
FROM:
STAFFORD W. PARKER, Deputy Director
SUBJECT: DrIODL CiOJJl__.1rY DBVBLOPIIBft WBR - CDIIG ACCCIIPLIS..........LS
DATE: April 15, 1992
COPIES: Administrator-BDA; Project Manager-CDBG; File
The City of San Bernardino has U1ple reason to be proud of
accomplisbllents in its Co_ity Development Block Grant progrUl. This
progrUl has assisted in securing a greatly enriched community and better
lifestyles for residents. Listed below are some of the CDBG progrUl
highlights.
PUBLIC SERVICES PROJECTS
1. AGBIICY: BBl'IILBIIBII IIOUSB, IRe.
Pr01ect: Abused and Battered Women and Children Shelter
AccGmolisbllents: Provided the largest domestic violence shelter in
the western United States. Provided shelter and support services fo~
up to one (1) year for battered women and their children involved in
domestic violence.
2. AGBIICY: WilUJiIl POR IlIDIVIDIJALS WIm DISABILITIES
Pr01ect: Project Leo
Accomolisbllents: Provided leisure and educational outreach progrUls
for disabled individuals.
3. AGBIICY: BASDR SEAL SOCIETY
Pr01ect: Inland Area Head Injury and Group Counseling
Accomolisbments: Provided weekly counseling and therapeutic
programs, monthly newsletter and meetings, educational and
promotional materials to low and moderate income head injured
persons, their fUlilies and the co_ity.
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4. .lGIIICY: I'IIIS1' rmm 01' CBILDRBII'S RBS01IllCBS
Proiect: Abused Children PrOCram
AccomD1i-hments: Provided assistance to children who have
experienced physical and sexual abuse. crave neclect and
homelessness.
5. .lGIIICY: I'RAZBB CCliJ.__J.:t! lOUX.H
proiect: Emergency Food Program
AccomDlishmenta: Provided low and moderate income citizens which
sre poverty stricken with emergency food and referral services to
employment and housing. Assisted homeless individuals and their
families with shelter and services.
6. .lGIIICY: CI!II&TR1I SAIl _&ImUO .uu. SPBCIAL OLYMPICS
Proiect: Educational and Physical Training for Mentally Retarded
Individuals
AccomDlishments: Provided yearly educational training to low and
moderate income children who are mentally retarded thus enabling
them to compete in various athletic programs and sports.
7. AGEIICY: BICRT.&1In DISTRICT COUIICIL O. AC:IIIG. I.e.
Proiect: Senior Exercise Program
AccomDlishments: Provided senior citizens with an exercise program
under the Fitness Program to help with flexibility, muscular
strength and cardiovascular endurance.
8. .lGIIICY: BICRT.&1In DISTRICT COUIICIL O. AC:IIIG. I.e.
Proiect: Senior Independent Living
AccomDlishments: The center provided a coordinated range of
services and community activities to low and moderate income senior
citizens located in east San Bernardino to enable them to remain
living independently at home.
9. .lGIIICY: IIIL&IID IIIDIArIO. 1IO.lJID. me.
Proiect: Fair Housing and Implementation of Analysis of Impediments
AccomDlishments: Implemented recommendations of the Fair Housing
Analysis Choice (i.e. landlord/tenant mediation and conciliation).
Implement activities of fair housing enforcement, education and
outreach services.
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10. AGBIICt: DDS AGAIIISr CRDII. IIIC.
Proieet: Crime and Drug Prevention
AccomDlisbments: Provided crime prevention and drug free
environment as an alternative to low and moderate income children.
Provided assistance to YOUD& c:hildren on how to prevent them from
being victims of crime.
11. AGBIICt: I.BGAL AID SOCIETY
Proieet: Leaal Services to the Low and Moderate Income Persons
AeeomDlisbments: Provided leaal assistance for tenant/landlord
issues. dissolutions, c:hild support and to other leaaI matters.
12. AGBIICY: MIWlOWBROClE AIIAD1lR BOXIlIG ACADllIIr
Proieet: Gym Equipment and Instructor
AccomDlisbments: Provided &YIII equipment Boxing AcadeDIY and
instructors for under privileaed youths to participate in controlled
competitive recreational sports.
13. AGBIICY: OPrIO. BOUSB. IIICORPORADD
proieet: Battered Women's and Children's Shelter
AeeomDlisbments: Provided shelter and support services for battered
women and their children for up to thirty (30) days.
14. AGBIICt: PROJBCT BOD Rmr
proiect: Provisions for Housing Opportunities
AccomDlisbments: Provided assistance for seven (7) low ineome
families to acquire homeownership. Provide assistance to low ineome
families to obtain financing and enable them to purc:hase homes as
first time buyers by providing counseling and financial manaaement
resources.
IS. AGBIICY: ROLLI': STARr. IIIC.
Proieet: Deaf Serviees
AeeomDlishments: Provide services to be used with telephone devices
for the deaf and hearing impaired plus maintenanee service When
required.
16. AGBIICt: ROLLI': STARr. DIC.
proiect: Helpline
AccOmDliAhmenta: Provide emergency alert devices and portable
triaaers for the elderly and homebound ill. Maintenance provided
when required.
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17. AGBIICY: SAIl -&1mtllO BOYS JlO) GIJILS CLUB
Proiect: Youtha Asainst Crime and Drug Prevention Program
AccomDlisbments: Funds were utilized in the administration of
programs which provide educationsl, employment, youth activities for
under privileged children ages six (6) to seventeen (17) in the
prevention and intervention of Crime and Drug Abuse.
18. AGBIICY: SAIl -nntllO CCII__.1rY AGAIIIST DIlDGS
proiect: Anti Drug and Alcohol Program
AccomDlisbments: Provided clerical and administrative support for
programs, services and referral services offered to persons addicted
to drugs or alcohol abuse.
19. AGBIICY: SAIl BDIWIDIIIO SDIOR IIll'1'RITIOB PIIOGIWI
Proiect: Senior Nutrition Program
AccomDlisbments: Provided senior citizens with nutritional programs.
1IIIRT.TC FACILITIBS " ll'Il"Jrow........:dI PRO.JJI:CTS
20. AGBIICY: OPTIOB 1IOlJSB, IJICORPORADD
Proiect: Battered Women and Children Shelter
Accomnlisbments: Provided shelter and support services for battered
women and their children for up to thirty (30) days.
21.AGBIICY: SAIl -&1mtllO BOYS JlO) GIJILS CLUB
Proiect: Renovation and Rehabilitation of the Facility
AccOllll)lishments: Installed new carpeting, painting (interior and
exterior) and repair leaky roof area that was damaging the
racquetball courts. The center, located in west San Bernardino,
serves low-moderate income youth.
22. AGBIICY: SAIl R-.&1mtllO no DBPAa.uma.L
Proiect: Reroof Fire Station Number 3
Accomnlishments: Rehabilitated and provided roof repairs for fire
station that services fifty-one percent (5l~) low and moderate
income areas. Such action provided a safe working environment for
the employees and the general public.
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23. Ac:BIICY: SU _&1IDtIIO PAK, RECRBArIO. AIID COII_ut SIRVICBS
pr01ect: Improvements to the Senior Services Center; Delmann
Heights Center; Reuben Campos Center; Mill Community
Center; Center for Individuals with Disabilities; North
Norton Center; Johnson Hall; Hernandez Center; Lytle
Creek Center; Anselmo Tot Lot; lUcholson Park; Guadalupe
Ballfield; and Nunez Park in the City of San Bernardino
AccomDlishments: Improvements to the above-mentioned Centers and
Parks to add to the pleasure of the citizens and residents of the
City of San Bernardino. Some of the improvements were: Making
rest rooms accessible to the handicapped; mark sites and centers;
installation of tot lots and playgrounds for the low and moderate
income children; additional improvements to the swimming pools and
the areas around the pools to create a safe and hazard free
environment; and improvements plus additions to the various
parksites to make them uaer friendly.
24. AGIIICY: SU UV..llIDtIIO PUBLIC LIBRAllY
Pr01ect: Renovation and Rehabilitation of the Villasenor and
Dorothy Ingram Branch Libraries
AccomDliAhmenta: Provided renovations and rehabilitation of the
Villasenor and Dorothy Ingram branches; parking lot and lighting
improvements in the parking lots and new directional signs to assist
the public in locating the various branches of the libraries.
25. AGIIICY: SU _.lIlD'[1IO PUBLIC SIRVICBS DBPAiunan.l
Pr01ect: Improving and Adding Additional Safety to the Curbs,
Gutters and Sidewalks
. AccomDlishments: CDBG funds have been used to correct the safety
hazards to the citizens of the City of San Bernardino in the area of
broken, unsafe and missing sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the
infill areas of the City of San Bernardino.
26. AGIIICY: SU _&110'[110 PUBLIC WOKS/CIn BlIGI1IBBIl DBPAiunan.l
Pr01ect: Improving the Safety Conditions and Infrastruture of the
Ci ty of San Bernardino.
AccomDlisbments: CDBG funds have been used to improve the
accessibility of the handicapped persons in the downtown area and
the areas of high use such as the Malls, Hospitality Lane, Downtown
commercial areas and in the various Redevelopment Project Areas.
CDBG funds have also been used to improve the quality of life for
many of the citizens and residents of the City of San Bernardino by
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improving or installing new sewer truDlt lines to serve the low and
moderate income persons. CDBG funds have been used for water lines
and water treatment as well as a water company (Delmann Heights),
to better serve the low and moderate income community. Also included
were storm drains and drainage to protect the community against
flooding. Work included improving the street lighting in co_ercial
corridors as well as the low and moderate income co_unities for the
safety and welfare of the citizen and residents of the City of San
Bernardino.
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STAFF REPORT
Declaration of Anril 20 t:hrou.h 26. 1992 a.
"National C-ftv Develo_ent Week '92"
Parallel with a resurgence of concern and political responsiveness to
cities, with particular focus on the inner core, over eighteen (18)
years ago the Federal government began its support for community
development activities and created the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program as its key implementation strategy. Today that
program, albeit financially diminished over time, is still in
existence. In the City of San Bernardino, and typical of other western
state cities, the funds have been used to benefit .low to moderate
residents in a number of ways. These include, but are not limited to,
creation of jobs via development assistance, rehabilitation of
residential units, support of social and recreational services, shelter
for the homeless and physically abused women as well as infrastructure
to spur revitalization of blighted areas in conjunction with
redevelopment activities.
The CDBG program has been a good one for the City. Unfortunately
legislation and laws, triggered by an unsympathetic federal government
has had a chilling effect on the ability of cities to provide the
services originally contemplated at the initiation of the CDBG
legislation. Simply put, the federal government has been
systematically reducing its contributions to CDBG, housing and
development activities over a number of years, an action which is in
lockstep with the national government's "New Federa11sm" -and the
state's increasing willingness to offload its fiscal responsibilities
onto local governments.
Notwithstanding the reality of the need to hang on to the funding we
have, or indeed increase it, there is much to celebrate about. The
CDBG program is effective and has resulted in benefits that would not
have occurred but for its existence. It has fed the poor, sheltered
the homeless, made homeowners out of tenants, prompted a more fair
share of minority participation in development and amply proven
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CIn DBCLAJtATIOlI or "lIATIOllAL CQU_.Il.ln DBVBLOPImIT WEB '92"
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its value as well as need for continuation. Given these circumstances,
the City should, as is annually customary, declare the week of April
20, 1992 as "National Co_unity Development Week." This action is in
harmony with the recent request of the National Co_unity Development
Association and fitting for the occassion.
Time permitting, the staff will attempt to provide during the meeting'
of April 20, either a slide show, field tour or brief
citizens/developer presentations to the Council regarding their
experiences with the CDBG program.
It is both timely and appropriate that the City declare the week of
April 20, 1992 "National Co_ity Development Week" and adopt the
attached'resolution--to'initiate it. - In doing' so' the City would accept
the County's invitation to join the San Bernardino County Board of
Supervisors in this observation of the CDBG program with the U.S.
Congress.
Staff reco_ends adopttion of the attached Resolution.
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Develo~ent Departaent
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USOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AIm
CITY OF SAl'I BEIlRARDINO,
PROCLAIMING AIm DECLARING THE
20 THROUGH 26, 1992, AS
DEVlLOPMDT WEEK '92".
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CALIFORRIA, REUBT
DESIGRATION OF APRIL
"RATIORAL COMMllllITY
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WHEREAS, the Community Developllent Block Grant funds are
II channeled to thousands of neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations
12 and public agendes throughout the nation to address pressing
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WHEREAS, for the last decade, maJQ' of the fiscal policies of
16 the Federal Government have resulted in the reduction of federal
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assistance provided to local governments and nonprofit organizations
vested with the responsibility of meeting the needs of persons of low
and moderate income; and
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WHEIlEAS, during this time of constricted federal contribution
to the task of meeting the needs of persons of low and moderste income,
the problem of maintaining a decent standard of living in urban America
has increased, as evidenced by the dwindling supply of affordable
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8 Progr.. with its diversity of program design and administration, ita
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WHEREAS, the m~ successes of the COllllllUl1ity Development Block
16 Grant Program have significantly enhanced the lives of low and moderate
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RESOLUTIOI OF TIlE MAYOR
BERlARDllO, CALIFORlIA,
DESIGIATIOI.-OF APRIL 20
DEVILOPMEIT WEEIt '92."
AID COMMaI COURC1L OF ~ CITY OF SAN
IlEREBY PROCLAIMIRG AlID. '\ DECLARING THE
THROUGH 26, 1992, AS i'NATI01'lAL COMMU1'lITY
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This Resolution shall take effect upon the date of its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted
by the Mayor and Co_on Cowcll of the City of San Bernardino at
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ESTHER ESTRADA
JACIt REILLY
RALPH HERlAlDEZ
MICHAEL MAUDSLEY
TOM MIIOR
VALERIB POPB-LUDLAM
NORllE MILLER
Rachel Itrasney, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby, approved this
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFOIlKIA )
COUNTY OF SAR BERBARDIRO )
CITY OF SAlloBERBARDIRO )
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I, City Clerk of the City of San
Bernardino, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foreaoina and attached copy of Mayor
and Co_on Council of the City of San Bernardino Re80lution Ro.
i8 a full, true and correct copy of that now on file in thi8 office.
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IR WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official 8eal of the Mayor and Co_on Council of the City of San Bernardino
this _ day of , 1992.
City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
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