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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Report/Information
From: Allen Parker M/CC Meeting Date: 01/15/2015
Prepared by: Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna,
Dept: City Manager Ward(s): All
Subject:
Review of the 2010-15 Consolidated Plan Process (#3666)
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Motion: Receive and file.
Staff will review the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan Process using the following
outline:
a. Chapter 2: Citizen Participation Process (Exhibit A, Page 5)
b. "Community Survey" (Exhibit A, Page 6)
c. "Summary of Five Year Priorities and Objectives (Exhibit A, Page 63)
i. Five-Year Housing Needs and Priorities (Exhibit A, Page 64)
ii.Priority Community Development Needs (Exhibit A, Page 65)
iii. Priority Non-Homeless Special needs (Exhibit A, Page 66)
Supporting Documents:
2010-2015 Consolidated Plan-Exhibit A (PDF)
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2010-2015 Consolidated Plan
Table of Contents
Chapter1: Introduction..........................................................................................................1
A. Planning Frameworks ..........................................................................................1
B. Program Descriptions ..........................................................................................1
C. Lead Agency........................................................................................................3
D. Data Sources.......................................................................................................3 0
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Chapter 2: Citizen Participation Process ...............................................................................5 0
A. Community Outreach Meeting 5 a
B. Community Survey...............................................................................................6 d
C. Community Meeting to Review the Consolidated Plan .........................................6
D. Public Hearing .....................................................................................................6 0
E. Draft Consolidated Plan Availability for Public Review.........................................6 0
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Chapter 3: Community Needs...............................................................................................9 r
A. Household Needs ................................................................................................9
B. Market Conditions..............................................................................................38 N
C. Barriers to Affordable Housing...........................................................................44 s
D. Community Development Needs........................................................................52 w
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Chapter 4: Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan.......................................59
A. Overall Strategic Theme ....................................................................................59
B. Housing Needs..................................................................................................67
C. Community Development and Supportive Services............................................72
D. Public Improvements and Community Facilities.................................................78 M
E. Economic Development and Anti-Poverty..........................................................83 a
F. Planning and Administration ..............................................................................87
G. Lead Based Paint Reduction Strategy................................................................87
H. Overcoming Barriers to Affordable Housing .......................................................87 w
I. Institutional Structure .........................................................................................89
J. Coordination ......................................................................................................90 0.
K. Monitoring..........................................................................................................90 M
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List of Tables
Table 1: Persons by Age San Bernardino -2000 and 2008.................................................11
Table 2: San Bernardino City/County Employment by Occupation -2008...........................12
Table 3: Major Employers in San Bernardino - 2008...........................................................12
Table 4: Annual Average Unemployment Rate -2008.........................................................13 N
Table 5: San Bernardino City/County Household Type and Size -2008..............................13 0
Table 6: San Bernardino City/County Overcrowding -2008 ................................................14 a`
Table 7: San Bernardino Overcrowding by Tenure Type -2008..........................................14
Table 8: San Bernardino Race or Ethnicity -2000 and 2008...............................................15 a.
Table 9: Race and Ethnicity by Person and Household —2008...........................................15
Table 10: HUD Income Definitions......................................................................................16 0
Table 11: Household Income by Race/Ethnicity- 2000 .......................................................19
Table 12: Licensed Community Care Facilities - 2009.........................................................19
Table13: Elderly Profile -2000...........................................................................................20 U
Table 14: Low Income Senior Housing in the City of San Bernardino..................................21 u,
Table 15: Senior Services in the City of San Bernardino.....................................................21 c
Table 16: Disability Types found in Adult Civilian Population (Aged 18+) -2008.................24 N
Table 17: Large Household Profile - 2000...........................................................................24
Table 18: Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income Households ..............27 w
Table 19: San Bernardino Disproportionate Needs .............................................................28 0
Table 20: Housing Survey Results......................................................................................29 �
Table 21: Homeless Partnerships.......................................................................................33 'w
Table 22: Continuum of Care Housing Gaps Analysis San Bernardino County 2009 ..........34
Table 23: Federally Assisted Multi-Family Housing.............................................................37 to
Table 24: Housing Growth —2000 and 2009.......................................................................38 M
Table 25: Housing Type - 2009...........................................................................................39
Table 26: Housing Tenure -2008........................................................................................39 a
Table 27: Median Home Prices -2009................................................................................40 Z
Table 28: Housing Affordability -San Bernardino County -2009.........................................41 w
Table 29: Age of Housing Stock - 2008...............................................................................42
Table 30: Housing Stock Deficiencies -2008......................................................................42 a
Table 31: Number of Units with LBP Occupied by Low/Moderate Income Households .......43 a
Table 32: City of San Bernardino Schedule of Fees -2009.................................................46 a
Table 34: Community Development Needs Survey Results ................................................54
Table 35: Estimated Annual Resources Available...............................................................61
Table 36: Estimated Entitlement Five-Year Expenditures....................................................61 0
Table 37: Five-Year Housing Needs and Priorities..............................................................64 M
Table 38: Priority Community Development Needs.............................................................65 c
Table 39: Priority Non-Homeless Special Needs.................................................................66 c
Table 40: Senior Rental Housing Development...................................................................71 c
Table 41: Redevelopment Agency Economic Development Activities .................................86 Y
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Figure 1: Population Growth................................................................................................1O
Figure 2: Minority Concentrations........................................................................................ 7
Figure 3: Low and Moderate Income Areas.........................................................................18
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City of San Bernardino
2010-2015 Consolidated Plan
Chapter 1
Introduction
The Consolidated Plan is a planning document that identifies the City of San Bernardino's a
overall housing and community development needs, and outlines a strategy to address a
those needs. The Plan includes the following components:
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The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan for the City of San Bernardino satisfies the requirement °
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of four Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs offered by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD):
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B. Program Descriptions
1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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of 1974. The primary objective of this program is to develop viable urban communities by
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principally for persons of low and moderate income. Through the CDBG program, HUD °
provides funds to local governments for a wide range of community development activities N
for low income persons. CDBG funds are likely the most flexible federal funds available to
local governments. Funds can be used for a wide array of activities, including: E
• Housing rehabilitation (loans and grants to homeowners, landlords, non-profits, and .2
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• Down payment and other homeownership assistance for first-time homebuyers
• Lead-based paint detection and removal
Acquisition of land and buildings
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L . Construction or rehabilitation of public facilities such as shelters for the homeless
and domestic violence victims
• Removal of architectural barriers to the elderly and disabled
• Public services such as job training, transportation, health care, and childcare
• Rehabilitation of commercial or industrial buildings
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The HOME program was created as part of the 1990 National Affordable Housing Act. The N
HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable r
rental and ownership housing for low and moderate income households. The program gives o
local governments the flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities through 3
housing partnerships with private industry and non-profit organizations. HOME funds can be v
used for activities that promote affordable rental housing and homeownership by lower
income households, including:
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funds must be: (1) used for activities that target lower income families; and (2) matched 25
percent by non-federal funding sources.
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• Essential support services (i.e. case management, physical and mental health
treatment, substance abuse counseling, childcare)
• Homeless prevention
• Grant administration
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L ESG grant funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar with non-federal funds or "in-kind"
contributions such as the value of a donated building, supplies and equipment, new staff
services, and volunteer time.
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The following data sources were used to complete this Consolidated Plan. Sources of a
specific information are identified in the text, tables and figures.
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• 1990 and 2000 U.S. Census LO
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• California Employment Development Department N
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
• California Department of Finance
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California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
• San Bernardino Unified School District Research and Statistical Department
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) y
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Censuses, particularly as it relates to income, age, and household characteristics, as different methodologies N
were used or questions were asked in collecting the sample. The most significant difference is that the 2000 c
Census is point-in-time data; whereas the ACS 2006-2008 is period data. The ACS was developed with a o
sample each year and data presented for 2006-2008 represents an averaging of the sampling results over three N
years. An issue with this methodology is that when conditions in 2006 were substantially different than in 2008,
the averaging would "dilute" the data and therefore does not present an accurate picture of the conditions. For 0
example, the housing market conditions in 2006 were almost a 180-degree turn compared to those in 2008.
Averaging over these three years would not reflect the sharp changes in conditions. Therefore, 2006-2008 ACS Q
data in this report is used only as additional references. The 2008 ACS is also a period estimate, averaging Q
estimates from the year 2008; this is the data that is predominantly used in this report to supplement data from
the 2000 decennial Census. The 2008 ACS data provides an important update and snapshot of existing
conditions. The federal government uses ACS information to evaluate the need for federal programs and to run
those programs effectively, and so it is important to be consistent with those assumptions. However, please note
that the ACS provides an estimate, not a 100 percent sampling of the population, and as such, there may
therefore be a significant margin of error in some situations.
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Chapter 2
Citizen Participation Process
Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the Consolidated Plan
process. This Consolidated Plan has been developed through a collaborative process o
including participation of residents, service providers, and City staff. This section outlines the
efforts implemented by the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency to solicit
community input in preparing the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The following primary
methods were used to solicit public input for the Consolidated Plan:
• A community meeting was held on January 21, 2010 in the Economic Development N
Agency Board Room as part of the Community Development Citizens Advisory o
Committee meeting. At this meeting, participants were introduced to the v
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was distributed to San Bernardino residents. Surveys were made available in w
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On January 21, 2010, the City of San Bernardino held a community meeting to discuss a
priority housing and community development needs in the City. The City conducted
extensive outreach to reach a broad cross-section of the community and to encourage
attendance. In total, more than 15 residents and representatives of service provider w
agencies attended, in addition to the five City of San Bernardino Community Development
Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) members. a
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Service providers that attended the Consolidated Plan community outreach meeting
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• St. John's Success Center E
• Time for Change
• Universal Nursing Systems
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The CDCAC chaired the community meeting. Participants were introduced to the
Consolidated Plan process through a presentation and asked to discuss community needs.
The CDCAC and participants actively discussed issues, needs, and concerns in the
community as related to the Consolidated Plan. A summary of the topics discussed is
included in Chapter 3. An outline of meeting notes is included in Appendix A. y
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B. Community Survey
As part of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, the City of San Bernardino conducted a a
Housing and Community Needs Survey to assess community issues and concerns in six d
needs categories: Community Facilities, Housing, Economic Development, Community
Services, Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements, and Special Needs Services. a
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The survey was provided in English and Spanish and was available in print at City Hall and L)
online at the City's website. Overall, 143 residents and service providers representing San
Bernardino residents responded to the Housing and Community Development Needs o
Survey. The survey questionnaires were made available at community centers and public N
counters and distributed at the January 21, 2010 community meeting. In addition, the survey s
was posted on the City's website in an online format. ,
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Approximately two percent of participants utilized the Spanish version of the survey. Nearly d
11 percent of respondents were seniors, and approximately 10 percent indicated that they
were disabled. Of participants who indicated their tenure, 24 percent rent their homes while
76 percent own. Appendix A provides a copy of the survey instrument and summary of
survey results.
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C. Community Meeting to Review the Consolidated Plan
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On March 25, 2010, the draft Consolidated Plan will be reviewed as part of a CDCAC
regular meeting. Invitations to attend the meeting were sent to neighborhood groups and
service providers. Comments received during this meeting will be incorporated into Chapter
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On May 3, 2010 the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the Five-Year
Consolidated Plan for adoption. Comments on the Consolidated Plan received during the N
public hearing will be incorporated into Chapter 3 and Appendix A. d
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Public meetings and hearings were publicized adequately and held at times and locations
that are convenient to the community. The location of the hearing at City Hall is accessible
to persons with physical disabilities.
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The Draft Consolidated Plan will be available for public review for a 30-day period beginning
(60) March 30, 2010 and ending April 28, 2010. The Draft Plan will be available at the San
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Bernardino City Hall public counter and the following public libraries: Norman F. Feldheym
Central Library, Dorothy Inghram Branch Library, Howard M. Rowe Branch Library, and Paul
Villasenor Branch Library. Comments received during the public review period will be
incorporated into Appendix A.
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Chapter 3
Community Needs
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Chapter 3 of the City of San Bernardino 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan presents an overall
assessment of the housing and community development needs in the City of San o
Bernardino. This needs assessment provides the foundation for establishing priorities and °-
allocating federal, state, and local resources to address the identified needs.
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As the County seat of San Bernardino County, the City of San Bernardino encompasses
approximately 60 square miles along the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is a
general law city incorporated in 1854, making it one of California's oldest communities. The
City of San Bernardino is one of San Bernardino County's principal cultural and business
centers. The area evolved from a semi-rural farming community to an enterprise city with to
large railroad companies. Its current economy is primarily based upon government, retail
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community services is population growth. Documented population figures from 1980 to 2005 a.
and projected population growth figures from 2010 to 2035 are shown in Figure 1. The City
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population will steadily increase at an average rate of 4.75 percent every five years, with a 3
resulting 2035 population estimate of 265,515. The overall percentage growth of San
Bernardino from 2010 to 2020 is projected to be around 10.45 percent, a relatively low
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very different housing needs. For example, young people may trend towards occupying _v
apartments, condominiums, and small single-family homes due to household size and/or a
affordability. Middle-aged adults may trend towards demanding larger homes as incomes d
and family sizes increase, while seniors may prefer apartments, condominiums, mobile -a
homes, or smaller single-family homes that have lower costs and less maintenance. Table 1 'o
shows the age distribution of San Bernardino's population. The median age for the City is o
estimated to be 28.6 years of age in 2008, which is slightly younger than the median age of L)
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Table 1: Persons by Age iii and 2008
2000 2008 2000-2008
Age Population population Population population %Change
17 and younger 65,180 35% 63,670 31% -2%
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Median Age 27.6 28.6
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decline of youth as a proportion of the population may be attributed to natural aging of the c
population, as the next age category (ages 18-24) saw a significant increase since 2000. N
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Employment opportunities attract and retain residents. Wages and investments establish a •0
household's income, which determines the household's ability to afford housing and other
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According to Census estimates calculated by the American Community Survey, in 2008, w
75,514 residents of San Bernardino were employed, of which approximately 29 percent had o
jobs in sales and office professions, the largest industries of employment for San Bernardino a
residents. Other common occupations were in management, professional, and related fields;
jobs in these occupations accounted for 20 percent of all residents' jobs. Service jobs (19.8 M
percent), production, transportation and material moving (18 percent), and construction, N
extraction, maintenance and repair (12 percent) also accounted for high percentages of o
occupation types. The distribution of occupation types for San Bernardino County at large L)
was very similar to that of the City. However, residents in the County as a whole were more "'
likely to hold management, professional, and related occupations (Table 2). N
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Occupation City of San Bernardino Bernardino
Jobs %of Jobs Jobs %of Jobs
Management, Professional,and Related 15,082 20% 235,234 27.4%
Sales and Office 22,012 29.1% 235,088 27.3% N
Service 14,981 19.8% 155,237 18% o
Production,Transportation,and Material Moving 13,662 18.1% 134,240 15.6% a
Construction, Extraction, Maintenance and Repair 9,051 12% 98,241 11.4%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 726 1% 2,041 .02% a
Total 75,514 100% 860,081 100%
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey +�
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The three largest employers in San Bernardino in 2008 were the County of San Bernardino, _
Stater Bros. Markets, and the San Bernardino City Unified School District (Table 3). U
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people aged 16 and older in 2008. The 2000 Census also estimated that over 61 percent of N
City residents commute outside the City for work.
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Employer Name Approximate Employees m
County of San Bernardino 18,000'
Stater Bros. Markets 7,9002
San Bernardino City Unified School District 7,7222
Patton State Hospital 2,500 y
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians 2,5002 Q
California State University San Bernardino 2,100
St. Bernardine Medical Center 1,538
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City of San Bernardino 1,500 w
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 1,500
Community Hospital of San Bernardino 1,200
California State Department of Transportation 1,000
Inland Center Mall 1,000
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the City of San Bernardino boundaries.
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relatively stable, with unemployment similar to that of surrounding markets. In 2008, the
County's unemployment rate was at an annual average of 8.0 percent, compared to 7.2
percent for the State of California. The City of San Bernardino, however, had a higher ;?
unemployment rate than the County and the State, with an unemployment rate of 10.9 1
percent for 2008 (Table 4).
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Table 4: Annual Average Unemployment Rate- II
Jurisdiction Rate of Unemployment
San Bernardino 10.9%
Colton 8.7%
Fontana 8.3%
Highland 10.2%
Redlands 5.8% o
Rialto 10.3% a
San Bernardino County 8.0%
State of California 7.2% a
Source:State of California Employment Development Department,Annual Average Labor Force Data d
for Counties,2008
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Household characteristics provide vital information for understanding the dynamic needs of
a community. A household, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes all persons who °
occupy a housing unit (house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, and a single room
that is occupied as separate living quarters). The occupants may be a single family, one 0
person living alone, two or more families living together, or any other group of related or o
unrelated persons who share living arrangements. Persons living in retirement of 3
convalescent homes, dormitories, or other group living situations are not considered ID
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2008, from 56,330 to 58,604 households. As shown in Table 5, the majority of households in
San Bernardino were families (72 percent). Approximately 12 percent of all households were x
female-headed households with children, higher than the County average of 9.1 percent. w
The average household size in the City of San Bernardino increased from 3.19 people in Ca
2000 to 3.38 people in 2008. n
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elderly persons, while eight percent of all non-family households (i.e. living alone or with 0
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San Bernardino County 3.40 75.8% 41.4% 19.7% 6.3% 9.1% Q
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey
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Overcrowding
Overcrowding can be an indicator that housing in a community is expensive given the
incomes of local residents. An overcrowded household is defined as one with more than one
person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches. Severely
overcrowded households are those with more than 1.5 persons per room. Unit overcrowding
typically results from the combined effect of low earnings and high housing costs in a
community, and reflects the inability of households to buy or rent housing that provides a o
reasonable level of privacy and space. Overcrowding accelerates deterioration of homes a
and infrastructure, and results in a shortage of on-site parking.
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City was overcrowded. The incidence of overcrowding in the City of San Bernardino was -a
much higher than countywide (8.6 percent). Severely overcrowded households were also N
more prevalent in the City than the County at large; 6.3 percent of households in the City o
were overcrowded in 2008, compared to 2.5 percent in the County (Table 6). U
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Total Overcrowded(>1.0 person/room) 15.1% 8.6% 0
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey
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household. Generally, lower income households and large families are disproportionately Q
affected by overcrowding. As indicated in Table 7, overcrowding is more than twice as likely
to occur in renter-occupied housing units (21 percent) versus owner-occupied housing units x
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Overcrowded (1.01-1.5 persons/room) 7.4% 10.2% o
Severely Overcrowded (>1.5 persons/room) 2% 11.1% o
Total Overcrowded (>1.0 person/room) 9.4% 21.4% L)
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey o
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economic variables correlate with race. Similar to trends in other communities in California, E
San Bernardino has become increasingly diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup (Table 8).
From 2000 to 2008, the overall percentage of White persons declined, while the percentage Y
of Hispanic persons increased. In 2000, Hispanics accounted for 47 percent of the Q
population; that percentage is estimated to have increased to 56 percent in 2008. The
percentages of Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Other races have
remained relatively the same.
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Table 8: San Bernardino Race or Ethnicity- iii and 2008
Race or Ethnicity 2000 2008
Population %of Population Population %of Population
Hispanic Origin 87,654 47.3% 114,348 56.2%
White 53,900 29.1% 42,419 20.8%
Black 28,965 15.6% 35,509 17.4% a
Asian 7,392 4.0% 7,529 3.7% o
Other 5,614 3.0% 3,260 1.6% a
Pacific Islander 670 0.4% 434 0.2%
American Indian 1,193 1 0.6% 1 142 0.1% o.
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2000 U.S.Census;2008 American Community Survey
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indicates that 28.5 percent of households in San Bernardino were headed by White persons o
and 48 percent by Hispanic persons in 2008 (see Table 9). The racial/ethnic composition of U
householders in the City did not mirror that of the County. In the County, only 37 percent of 'n
heads of households were Hispanic, whereas White constituted 46 percent of householders. o
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White 20.8% 35.5% 28.5% 45.9%
Black 17.4% 8.3% 18.2% 9.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3.9% 6.1% 4.6% 6.2%
Other 1.7% 2.6% 0.7% 1.4% d
Source: U.S.Census Bureau,2000 U.S.Census;2008 American Community Survey
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Areas of Minority Concentration
Areas with concentrations of minority residents may have unique needs, particularly in areas
where recent immigrants tend to reside. A concentration is defined as a Census block group
with a proportion of minority residents greater than that of the countywide average. Figure 2
illustrates the concentrations of minority (non-White) households in the City. As shown,
virtually the entire southern half of the City (below Highland Avenue) has a minority a
population of at least 56 percent (the county average). In contrast, Census tracts above U
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median income of $38,282, or approximately 70 percent of the countywide median income E
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housing programs, the U.S. Census Bureau defines the two differently. While household income takes all
households into account, family income only includes households with two or more persons related through
blood, marriage or adoption.
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Use of CDBG funds on public improvements can only occur in income-eligible areas. The
CDBG program defines income eligibility as any block group with 51 percent or more of the
population earning incomes less than 80 percent of the Area Median Family Income (Area
MFI). Figure 3 illustrates the income-eligible areas in San Bernardino.
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Table 11: Household Income by Race/Ethnicity- iii
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Asian/PI 2,158 3.9% 25.3% 15.1% 13.9% 45.8%
Black 9,459 17% 31.7% 16.1% 16.1% 36.1%
Other 1,875 3.1% 17.5% 8.8% 21.1% 52.6%
Total 56,100 1 100% 20.8% 14.4% 19.5% 45.2% 'o
Source:2004 HUD CHAS Data,based on 2000 Census.
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accommodations and may have difficulty finding decent, affordable housing in the City due w
to special needs. Special needs groups include the elderly, persons with disabilities, female-
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of domestic violence, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
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A summary of Licensed Community Care Facilities in San Bernardino that serve some of the
special needs groups is provided in Table 12, followed by detailed discussions of each of
the special needs. There are 65 licensed community care facilities located in the City of San
Bernardino with a total capacity to serve 1,083 persons. Q
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Adult Residential Facility 40 336 0
Group Home 9 54 c
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Adult day care facilities provide programs for frail elderly and developmentally disabled N
and/or mentally disabled adults in a day care setting. Adult residential facilities provide care
for developmentally and mentally disabled adults. Group homes are facilities of any capacity E
and provide 24-hour non-medical care and supervision to children in a structured
environment. Group homes can provide social, psychological, and behavioral programs for
troubled youths. Elderly residential care facilities can accommodate elderly persons with
dementia and/or those who are non-ambulatory.
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Elderly and Frail Elderly
The population over 65 years of age is considered elderly. There are four main concerns
that affect the elderly:
• Income: Many people over 65 are retired and are living on a fixed income. 3
• Health Care: The elderly have a higher rate of illness and more medical needs.
• Transportation: Many seniors use, and are reliant on, public transit. °
• Housing: Many seniors live alone and rent, and due to limited income, affordable
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According to the 2008 American Community Survey, approximately 17,313 elderly persons
resided in San Bernardino, representing 8.5 percent of the total population. Approximately
7,196 elderly persons were considered frail elderly; that is, they were seniors with a
disability. v
A larger proportion of senior households had low and moderate incomes (59 percent)
compared to all households (55 percent). Approximately 35 percent of elderly households c
experienced one or more housing problems, such as overpayment or substandard housing, N
compared to the citywide average of 50 percent. However, elderly residents who rent were
more likely to experience housing problems (57 percent). In addition, elderly residents are o
often less able to make improvements to their housing due to limited income as well as a d
higher rate of disabilities (Table 13).
Table 13: Elderly Profile- iii
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for up to 398 elderly persons. As shown in Table 14, San Bernardino has several affordable
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Table 14: Low Income Senior Housing in the City of San Bernardino
Name Location Total Units
AHEPA 302 Apartments 377 E.Gilbert Street 90
Arrowhead Woods 1650 W. 16th Street 51
Casa Bernardine Retirement Center 1589 N.Waterman Ave 241
Casa Ramona Senior Complex 1519 W.8th Street 44 a
Jeffery Court Senior Apartments 3677 Central Avenue 184 0
Laurel Place 363 E.Gilbert Street 70 0-
Light's Rancho Linda 1642 W.27th Street 50
The Plaza 5655 N.G Street 160
San Bernardino Senior Housing 1540 W. Baseline Ave. 75 d
St. Bernardine's Plaza 550 W.51h Street 150 a
TELACU I Sierra Vista 650 W.61h Street 75 0
TELACU II Monte Vista 451 N. H Street 75 =
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operate in the City. Many of these programs are provided at the two senior centers: Fifth
Street Senior Center and Perris Hill Park Senior Center. Many groups in San Bernardino 0
provide supportive services to the elderly (Table 15).
In general, service needs of the elderly include adult day care, crime/victim and legal W
services, education services, employment and training, emergency services, financial aid to
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and benefits, health information and services, housing services, in-home services, mental
health services, and transportation services.
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Casa Ramona Center 1524 W. 71h Street Social recreation,congregate meals
Social recreation,congregate meals, health
Delmann Heights Community screening, in-home support services, -0
Center 2969 Flores Street security/crime assistance,transportation
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Hernandez Nutrition Center 222 Lugo Avenue Nutritional Services
Lytle Creek Community Center 380 S. K Street Nutritional Services 0
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screening,information and assistance N
Social recreation,congregate meals,case o
management,consumer services,employment N
San Bernardino Senior Center 600 W.51h Street assistance, health screening, information and
assistance, in-home support services,mental E
health screening, respite care 0
Highland Senior Center
3102 E. Highland Senior nutrition, recreational and social
Ave. opportunities, and transportation Q
Home of Neighborly Service 839 N. Mt. Vernon Senior nutrition, recreational opportunities
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The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a disability as a "physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities." Physical disabilities can hinder
access to conventionally designed homes, prevent persons from earning adequate income,
and restrict mobility around a community. Mental disabilities can affect a person's ability to N
maintain a home or job. As such, persons with disabilities often require additional services, W
often related to health, transportation, and special housing needs. Special housing needs for o
persons with a disability can fall into two categories: 1) physical design to address mobility n
impairments; and 2) social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and
mental impairments. Housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be addressed CL
through the provision of affordable, barrier free housing. Rehabilitation assistance can be 2
targeted toward disabled renters and homeowners for unit modifications to improve -a
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An estimated 18,248 persons3 in the City of San Bernardino (nine percent of the population) U
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have one or more disabilities. This proportion is similar to that of San Bernardino County,
where 10 percent of the population is disabled. According to the 2008 American Community °
Survey, approximately 10,124 persons with a disability in San Bernardino are within working N
age (18-64 years old). Of these persons with a disability who are of working age, w
approximately 29 percent are employed. An estimated 28 percent of persons with disabilities o
live below the poverty line. 3
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Severe mental illness includes the diagnoses of psychoses (e.g. schizophrenia) and the
major affective disorders (e.g. bipolar, major depression). According to national estimates,
approximately one percent of the adult population meets a definition of severe mental illness
based on diagnosis, duration, and disability. Based on this estimate, roughly 2,036 persons a
in the City may suffer from severe mental illness.
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Housing is an integral part of a system of care for the severely mentally ill because the prime w
support network and focus of daily living activities is associated with the residence. The
major barrier to stable, decent housing for the seriously mentally ill is the availability of a.
affordable housing. A substantial majority of persons in this population depend solely on w
Social Security Insurance payments. With limited income, few persons in this special needs
group can afford rental housing on the open market. Due to the lack of access to affordable •6
housing, mentally ill persons are at greater risk of becoming homeless or living in unstable o
and/or substandard housing situations. In addition, health care and mental health services U
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individuals with mental health illnesses include adult services, alcohol and drug services,
children services, forensic services, patient rights, outpatient services, and crisis services.
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population. Disability is defined as the restriction in participation that results from a lack of fit between the
individual's functional limitations and the characteristics of the physical and social environment. The Census
Bureau does not recommend any comparisons to disability data from the 2007 ACS and earlier due to
questionnaire changes.
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The accessibility and affordability of health services are two major issues to low and
moderate income households since many do not have basic health insurance, or more
specialized care such as dental and vision care. In the past, the City has used CDBG funds
to support health services for low and moderate income households, particularly health
services for youth.
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Developmentally Disabled
The term developmental disability describes a number of conditions that permanently restrict o
an individual's development. The State of California identifies developmental disability as a =
diagnosis originating before age 18 of one or more of the following conditions: mental
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retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and autism. The definition of developmental disability
also relates to a person's score on standardized intelligence tests. Persons with an IQ below
70 are typically defined as developmentally disabled. According to the California State 2
Council of Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), approximately 1.8 percent of the State's 0
population fits the definition of developmentally disabled. Applying this estimate to the City 0
of San Bernardino, an estimated 3,680 persons in the City may be considered U
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conventional housing environment. Severely disabled individuals require a group living r
environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may c
require an institutionalized environment where medical attention and physical therapy are
provided.
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licensed by the State Department of Social Services to serve the disabled, including those W
with developmental disabilities.
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Physically Disabled
According to the 2008 American Community Survey, 17,320 adults aged 18 and over x
suffered from one of more disabilities in San Bernardino. Over half of those adults suffered w
from problems with living independently, which is defined as having difficulty completing _a
everyday tasks and errands due to physical, mental, or emotional problems. Self-care n
limitations are also common for persons with physical disabilities; over 5,000 adults in San
Bernardino are estimated to have difficulty doing tasks such as dressing or bathing -a
themselves (Table 16). N
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as well as California law, require ground-floor units of new multi-family developments with
more than four units to be accessible to persons with disabilities. However, units built prior to N
1989 are rarely accessible to persons with disabilities. Furthermore, not all new construction c
may have the range of modifications needed by specific individuals. Older units, particularly N
older multi-family structures, are very expensive to retrofit for disabled occupants because
space is rarely available for elevator shafts, ramps, widened doorways, etc. In addition to E
changes to the units, the site itself may need modification to widen walkways and gates, and
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Table 16: Disability Types found in Adult Civilian ' 2008
Type of Disability Number of Adults
With a Hearing Difficulty 3,267
With a Vision Difficulty 3,766
With a Cognitive Difficulty 6,686
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With a Self-Care Difficulty 5,068 0
With an Independent Living Difficulty 8,796
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and access to day care, public transportation, and recreation facilities. In 2008, households U
headed by women comprised approximately 23 percent (13,411 households) of all r
households in San Bernardino. Of these households, the majority (7,024 households)
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Female-headed households comprise a disproportionate number of families that are living in o
poverty. In the City, approximately 33 percent of female-headed families are living below the
poverty level, whereas only 15 percent of married couple families are living below the •2
poverty level. Countywide, 30 percent of the female-headed families were living in poverty,
and only seven percent of married couple families were living in poverty.
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Large Households
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Large households, defined as those with five or more persons, have special housing needs
due to greater household expenses in relation to income and the lack of adequately sized,
affordable housing. As a result, large households often live in overcrowded conditions. For W
San Bernardino, the 2008 American Community Survey estimated that 11,454 households M
had five or more members, representing almost 20 percent of the total households in the a
City. d
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The special Census tabulations for HUD, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy o
(CHAS), indicate that among the large households in the City, approximately 74 percent o
experienced some form of housing problems in 2000 (Table 17). These housing problems U
include overcrowding, cost burden, or substandard housing conditions. As such, there is a
need for larger affordable housing units (with three or more bedrooms) in the City. N
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Large Households 22.4% 60.9% 74.4% 0
All Households 100% 54.8% 49.9%
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People with HIV Infection and AIDS
For persons living with HIV/AIDS, access to safe, affordable housing can be as important to
their general health and well-being as access to quality health care. For many, the persistent
shortage of stable housing is the primary barrier to consistent medical care and treatment.
According to the California Department of Public Health, a total of 1,439 HIV and 1,759 N
AIDS infected persons lived in San Bernardino County as of December 31, 2008.
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housing program to address the specific needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their 2
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families. Since 1993, the City of Riverside has administered the HOPWA formula grant for
communities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The City of Riverside contracts with
the County of San Bernardino to provide supportive services for persons with HIV/AIDS. The :2
City of San Bernardino does not qualify HOPWA formula funding. HOPWA funds are 0
distributed to metropolitan areas with a population of more than 500,000 and at least 1,500 0
cumulative AIDS cases. In these metropolitan areas, the largest City serves as the Formula V
Grant Administrator. For the San Bernardino-Riverside metropolitan area, the City of r
Riverside, as the largest City, administers the region's HOPWA grant. c
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In 1994, the Department of Public Health of San Bernardino County began receiving Ryan Y
White Program funding to support programs in San Bernardino County and Riverside o
County. As of May 1, 2008, the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties have a total of eight 3
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public and community-based organizations funded by the Ryan White Program that provide
services to those who lack health insurance and financial resources to care for their ailment.
San Bernardino Public Health Reproductive Health Services provides family planning
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services to residents in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Services include birth
control methods, male and female reproductive exams, STD testing and treatment, HIV a
testing and referrals, pregnancy testing and counseling, education, and specialized teen
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Alcohol/other drug abuse is defined as excessive and impairing use of alcohol or other
drugs, including addiction. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates :2
the number of men with drinking problems (moderate or severe abuse) at 14 to 16 percent o
of the adult male population and the number of women with similar problems at six percent. 0
Applying these general estimates, over 15,000 San Bernardino adult residents may have U
substance abuse problems. o
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The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Office of Alcohol and Drug o
Programs provides a full range of alcohol and drug services for communities and residents. N
Prevention, outpatient, and residential programs are offered in every significant population
center in the County through contracts with community-based organizations. The following E
organizations and programs in the City of San Bernardino provide services such as alcohol
detoxification, treatment for chemical dependency, and homeless programs: Y
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• Casa de San Bernardino, Inc.
• New House
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• San Bernardino County Public Health Department
• SAC Health Systems
• San Bernardino Center for Change
• Institute for Public Strategies
• Miracles in Recovery
• Veterans Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program y
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Domestic violence often goes unreported, which makes it difficult to assess the extent of the a
problem in communities. One source for San Bernardino is the county's Continuum of Care
application for Shelter Housing Program funds, which estimated that 12 percent of local
homeless are victims of domestic violence. A primary need for victims of domestic violence
is emergency shelter in a safe and confidential location. Subsequently, affordable housing
options are important to provide victims with options for housing, so as not to have to return v
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violence for victims of domestic violence. These services can include counseling, court a
accompaniment, information and referrals, and personal advocacy. In addition, emergency y
and/or transitional shelter, in a confidential place, is often necessary to ensure victims' o
safety.
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5. Estimates of Current Housing Needs
The CHAS developed by the Census for HUD provides detailed information on housing
needs by income level for different types of households. Detailed CHAS data based on the a
2000 Census is displayed in Table 18. =
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Based on CHAS, housing problems include: units with physical defects (lacking complete w
kitchen or bathroom), overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per
room), housing cost burden exceeding 30 percent of gross income, or severe housing cost a
burden exceeding 50 percent of gross income. The types of problems vary according to
household income, type, and tenure. Some highlights include:
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problems (61.8 percent)compared to owner-households (39.1 percent). v
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• Large renter-households in the City of San Bernardino had the highest level of
housing problems regardless of income level. Almost all (96 percent) of both
extremely low income and low income large family-renters experienced housing
problems.
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housing problems. Approximately 76 percent of the extremely low income and 66 percent of S
low income elderly renters suffered from a housing problem. Cost burden was a major a
component of housing problems for the elderly.
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Table 18: Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income Households-2000
Household by Type,Income, Renters Owners Total
and Housing Problem Elderly Small Large Total Elderly Total Households
Families Families Renters Owners
Extremely Low Income 938 3,650 2,185 8,863 1,039 2,802 11,665
(0-30% MR) n
%with any housing problem 75.5 89.3 97.5 86.5 67.3 72.2 83.0 0
%with cost burden >30% 75.1 84.7 87.0 81.6 67.3 69.2 78.6 a
%with cost burden >50% 56.0 67.3 67.0 65.4 46.2 53.3 62.5
Low Income 643 2,350 1,400 5,308 945 2,796 8,104
(31-50% MR)
%with any housing problem 65.8 83.6 93.2 83.9 42.9 69.1 78.8
%with cost burden >30% 65.2 71.3 60.7 69.2 42.9 64.8 67.7 p
%with cost burden >50% 22.6 18.1 12.5 19 25.4 37.7 25.5 C
Moderate Income 419 2,380 1,214 5,342 1,320 5,624 10,966 LO
(51-80% MR)
%with any housing problem 42.7 52.9 76.1 53.9 28.0 58.8 56.5
%with cost burden>30% 40.3 31.9 17.2 30.4 26.9 44.1 37.4 N
%with cost burden >50% 9.3 1.1 1.2 2.4 10.2 11 6.8
Total Households 2,435 11,950 5,849 26,643 6,571 29,457 56,100 0
%with any housing problem 56.5 59.1 85.5 61.8 27.1 39.1 49.9
Note:Data presented in this table is based on special tabulations from sample Census data.The number of households in each category usually
deviates slightly from the 100%count due to the need to extrapolate sample data out to total households.Interpretations of this data should focus
on the proportion of households in need of assistance rather than on precise numbers.
Source:HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS)Data,2004.
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Disproportionate Housing Need
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Disproportionate need refers to any need that is more than 10 percentage points above the
need demonstrated for the total households. For example, 85.5 percent of large renter w
families (a subset of renter-households) experienced housing problems, compared to 61.8
percent of all renter-households or 49.9 percent of all households. Thus, large families that
are renting have a disproportionate need for housing assistance.
Extremely low Income Households(0-30 Percent MFn 7a
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Of households in the City with a housing problem (49.9 percent), extremely low income
households experienced a disproportionate number of housing problems (83 percent). 0
Among extremely low income households, a higher percentage of renter-households (87 LO
percent) had housing problems compared to owner-households (72 percent). Extremely low N
income large renter families had a higher incidence of problems (97.5 percent) than other o
extremely low income households(83 percent). N
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Approximately 79 percent of all low income households experienced one or more housing E
problems, compared to 50 percent of all households in the City. Thus, low income
households also have a disproportionate need compared to the general population. Again, a
renters disproportionally experienced housing problems compared to owners, as 84 percent
of renters experienced some type of housing problem, compared to 69 percent of owner-
households in this income group.
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Low income large family renter-households had the greatest level of need among low
income households, with over 93 percent facing some type of housing problem. Small-family
renter-households are the next group in need, with 84 percent facing housing problems.
Approximately 66 percent of all low income elderly renter-households had housing
problems.
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Moderate Income Households (51-80 Percent MFI)
Approximately 57 percent of all moderate income households experienced housing o
problems. Similar to low and extremely low income households, a lower proportion of °-
moderate income owner-households (59 percent) had housing problems, compared to
renter-households (54 percent); however, the discrepancy is not large. Large-family renter- a
households experienced the highest percent of housing problems compared to other
moderate income households. A large portion of the housing programs were associated with -o
overcrowding and housing conditions, rather than with cost burden. 0
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Table 19 below indicates the disproportionate needs of race/ethnic groups in San °
Bernardino, as calculated by the CHAS. A disproportionate need was concentrated among
minority elderly and small and large family renters and owners. w
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Table 19: San Bernardino Disproportionate Needs
Income Levels San Bernardino Special Needs Groups m
Extremely low Income • Hispanic(Family Owners)
(0-30%AMI) . Black Non-Hispanic(Family Owners) to
Low Income • Hispanic(Family Owners)
(31 -50%AMI) . Black Non-Hispanic(Elderly Owners)
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Moderate Income • Hispanic(Family Renters)
(51 -80%AMI) . Black Non-Hispanic(Elderly Owners)
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As part of the public outreach for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, the City of San -a
Bernardino conducted a community meeting and a community survey. The comments and o
insight provided from those sources are discussed here.
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Housing was one of the primary issues discussed by participants at the San Bernardino °
Consolidated Plan community meeting. Participants were primarily concerned about housing N
affordability and voiced a need for new affordable housing, especially for seniors and
disabled persons. Multi-family housing and mixed-use housing (housing with a retail or E
commercial component included) were recommended. Participants noted that the Section 8 Z
wait list is long, and the application is complex. With rising unemployment, participants
noted a need for rental gap assistance to keep people in their homes. Q
City staff estimated that approximately 5,000 homes have been foreclosed in San
Bernardino between January 2008 and January 2010. The City has used Neighborhood
Stabilization Program funds to purchase foreclosed and abandoned homes and re-sell these
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to low and moderate income homebuyers. Renters have also been affected by the
increasing rate of foreclosures. When investment properties are foreclosed, the renter is the
w. There is often confusion over who to a as well as concerns about
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Participants also noted that post-incarcerated persons have difficulty finding housing, as N
applications ask for information on incarceration, limiting access to housing options in the
City. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board noted that while in previous years, race a
was the basis for most discrimination complaints, now disabled status is the most common =
fair housing complaint the Board receives. 1°
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Participants noted a need for housing rehabilitation assistance in single-family homes to
address blight and overcrowded conditions. Housing rehabilitation assistance can give :a
neighborhoods a facelift and encourage continued investment in the area. °
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Housing was one of the components of the community survey that was posted on the City's o
website for residents and service providers. Respondents were asked to rank the relative N
importance of a variety of types of programs and projects for each category. For each y
category, the respondent was asked to indicate unmet needs that warrant expenditure of o
public funds by ranking the relative importance of each need. In tabulating the survey 3
results, the lower averages (and closer to 1) represent the community's assessment of that
category as more in need. The survey indicated that participants felt that ownership housing
rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, and energy efficient improvements were the most
important housing needs in the community (Table 20). M
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Ownership Housing Rehabilitation 1
Homeownership Assistance 2 a
Energy Efficient Improvements 3
Senior Housing 4
Rental Housing Rehabilitation 5 .o
Housing for Disabled 6
Fair Housing Services 7 0
Affordable Rental Housing 8 LO
Housing for Large Families 9 N
Lead-Based Paint Test/Abatement 10 °
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7. Homeless Needs
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Like many areas of California, San Bernardino County has a significant homeless population
due largely to the lack of affordable housing. The City of San Bernardino has stated its a
commitment to coordinate services and facilities available for the homeless as a Continuum
of Care. The Continuum of Care stresses permanent solutions to homelessness through
comprehensive and collaborative community planning. The goal of a comprehensive
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homeless service system is to ensure that homeless individuals and families move from
homelessness to self-sufficiency, permanent housing, and independent living.
The following sections provide an overview of the homeless population in San Bernardino,
summarize the housing and supportive service needs of the homeless and persons and
families at risk of becoming homeless, and provide descriptions of services and facilities y
available to serve the City's homeless population and those who are at risk of becoming
homeless. Service and facility gaps in the Continuum of Care are also identified. o
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Homeless Population
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The County of San Bernardino Office of Homeless Services conducted a comprehensive
survey of the County's homeless population in 2009. According to the 2009 San Bernardino -a
County Point-in-Time Homeless count and survey, approximately 1,736 homeless persons y
live in the City of San Bernardino, with 968 of the persons classified as unsheltered o
homeless, 747 persons estimated to be living in emergency or transitional housing facilities, U
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and the remaining 21 persons counted as using a hotel/motel voucher during the night of the
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As part of the 2009 Homeless Count and Survey, interviews were conducted with homeless
persons regarding demographics and their housing and service needs. Some of the more o
significant findings are as follows: 3:
• The most cited reason for being homeless was the loss of employment. The top
three cited reasons for why sheltered homeless were unable to obtain or maintain
employment were lack of jobs (33 percent), need more education (30 percent), and
lack of transportation (27.4 percent).
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• Approximately 24 percent of the sheltered homeless surveyed were employed,
compared to only 10 percent of the surveyed unsheltered homeless. x
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• When asked to indicate any government assistance received, approximately 47.3
percent of unsheltered survey respondents indicated they received no government a.
assistance, compared to only 29.6 percent of sheltered survey respondent indicating
their received no government assistance.
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were experiencing a serious physical illness or disability, whereas only 24.4 percent V
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• The majority of both sheltered and unsheltered respondents indicated that they lived o
alone; 32.7 percent of the sheltered homeless respondents indicated that they lived N
with family members only, including children, whereas only 5.7 percent of the
unsheltered respondents did. E
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Since homelessness is a regional issue, data presented in this section is also based on
statistics for the entire County in addition to statistics for the City. Much of the data were
obtained from the San Bernardino County's 2009 Application for Supportive Housing Grants
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to implement the Continuum of Care system. San Bernardino County's homeless can be
•r.r divided into these subpopulations: chronically homeless, severely mentally ill, chronic
substance abusers, veterans, persons with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and
unaccompanied youths. Chronically homeless persons make up 26 percent of the homeless
population, 12 percent are victims of domestic violence, 18 percent are chronic substance
abusers, 21 percent are severely mentally ill, another two percent are living with HIV/AIDS, N
18 percent are veterans, and three percent are unaccompanied youths.
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Persons Threatened with Homelessness
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Experts estimate that two to three families are on the verge of homelessness for every
family in a shelter. The at-risk population is comprised of families and individuals living in
poverty who, upon loss of employment or other emergency requiring financial reserves, :a
would lose their housing and become homeless. These families are generally experiencing N
a housing cost burden, paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing, and are c
often living in overcrowded conditions. According to the CHAS data, 63 percent of the City's U
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extremely low income households and 26 percent of the low income households were
paying more than 50 percent of their income on housing in 2000. These households are c
most vulnerable to sudden change in financial situations and may as a result become N
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Individuals released from penal, mental, or substance abuse facilities also are at risk of
homelessness if they cannot access permanent housing or lack an adequate support
network, such as a family or relatives in whose homes they could temporarily reside.
Another particularly vulnerable population is foster care children. Upon reaching 18 years of W
age, foster children lose eligibility for many public services and are released, often without
the skills necessary to obtain employment and a place to live. Several agencies throughout a
the County provide temporary housing and services to abused, neglected, abandoned,
and/or runaway children. Once these children reach legal adult age, the services provided x
by these agencies cannot continue. It is important to ensure that these young adults do not
age out of their program into a life of homelessness. Agencies such as the San Bernardino
County Department of Public Health-One Stop Transitional Age Youth Center and the a.
Centralized Children's Intensive Case Management Services (CCICMS) play a critical role in
planning a discharge plan to ensure youth with physical, mental, and/or substance abuse :2
issues are identified prior to their emancipation, and that they are linked to appropriate o
supportive services and housing. o
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Another group of at-risk homeless persons is those facing foreclosures. The City of San c
Bernardino is experiencing significant number of foreclosures due to the current mortgage N
crisis and recession. Foreclosures impact not only the homeowners but also renters when c
their landlords fail to make mortgage payments on their rental properties. N
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Inventory of Facilities and Services for the Homeless and Persons Threatened with
Homelessness
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The San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP) was formed to provide a more a
focused approach to issues of homelessness within the County. The Partnership consists of
community and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations,
private industry, and federal, state, and local governments.
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SBCHP was developed to promote a strong collaboration between agencies to direct the
planning, development, and implementation of the County's Ten-year Strategy to End
Chronic Homelessness. SBCHP provides a comprehensive countywide network of service
delivery to the homeless and near-homeless families and individuals through facilitating
better communication, planning, coordination, and cooperation among all entities that
provide services and/or resources for the relief of homelessness in San Bernardino County. N
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The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provided a
$1.5 billion for communities throughout the United States to provide financial assistance and n.
services to either prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or help those
who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. HUD
administers these funds through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program 2
(HPRP). For applicants meeting HPRP eligibility requirements, services may include short- 'a
term and medium-term rental assistance and utility assistance, housing relocation and y
stabilization services, case management services. For the City of San Bernardino, services o
are administered by Inland Temporary Homes. U
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Preventive services are aimed at preventing the incidence of homelessness by assisting
individuals and families from slipping into the cycle of homelessness due to a temporary or N
sudden loss of income. Mainstream preventive programs that are provided countywide r
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• Community-based counseling services
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
• Emergency Food and Shelter Grants (EFSG) Program M
• Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) Program
• Community-based case management and life skill training for low income Q
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outreach service provider to the chronically homeless, which receives funding from the State a
of California via the Mental Health Services Act (2004). Some of the services provided
include outreach, crisis intervention, homeless prevention, specialized treatment after
release, and housing placement and maintenance services.
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The Inland AIDS Project, Foothill AIDS Project, Inland Behavior and Health Services, and 0
the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health all work together providing medical 0
services to homeless persons, including field tests for TB, HIV, and other communicable o
diseases. These agencies also provide general outreach functions related to such diseases. o
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Transitional housing provides shelter for an extended period of time (as long as 18 months)
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and generally includes integration with other social services and counseling programs that s
assist people in attaining a permanent income and housing. Permanent supportive housing
is rental housing for low income or homeless people with severe mental illness, substance Q
abuse, or HIV/AIDS with accompanying services that further self-sufficiency.
A network of nonprofit organizations operates 24 emergency shelter facilities, 24 transitional
housing facilities, and seven permanent supportive housing facilities within the County.
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Specifically, the County, individual jurisdictions, and numerous agencies oversee a total of
425 beds in emergency shelters, 461 beds in transitional housing shelters, and 157 beds in
permanent supportive housing settings. Currently, 67 permanent supportive and 74
transitional housing beds are under development throughout San Bernardino County.
The City has cooperative partnerships with numerous organizations that help with homeless N
services. Table 21 provides a list or homeless service providers within the City.
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Organization Name Location Services a
Arrowhead United Way 646 North'D' Street Health and human care services.
Catholic Charities-San 1800 Western Avenue, Health and human care services. -c
Bernardino #107
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Center of Christ
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Ministries/Inland Empire 468 West 5th Street Health and human care services. v
Marriage Coalition LO
Housing program for individuals affected with c
Central City Lutheran Mission 1354 North'G' Street HIV; Cold weather shelter program during the o
winter months,for men only; Health and
human care services. s
Community Action Partnership °
of San Bernardino County 696 S.Tippecanoe Ave. Health and human care services.
(CAP)
330 North'D' Street, 5th Health and human care services to children
First 5 San Bernardino Floor under 5 and their families. C°
Inland Behavioral Health Health and human care services;Substance M
Services, Inc. 1963 North'E'Street abuse treatment
Transitional housing for single men and
Phase 1 Transitional Living 1106 N. Barton St. Suite B women;or women with children. Health and
human care services. w
The Salvation Army 746 West 5th Street Emergency Shelter; Cold weather shelter
program during the winter months o.
Health and human care services;Cold
The Salvation Army 730 W.Spruce Street weather shelter program during the winter
months; Motel Vouchers are provided to 0
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Time For Change Foundation 2130 N.Arrowhead Ave. the effects of mental and physical abuse, o
substance abuse and incarceration;Health N
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Based on the homeless profile developed by the County of San Bernardino in the point-in- r
time survey and the capacity of facilities/services offered, the unmet need can be C
determined. As shown in Table 22, the San Bernardino County 2009 Continuum of Care
identifies an existing need in the County for nearly 790 emergency shelter beds, 258
additional transitional beds, and 381 permanent supportive housing units for both individuals
and person in families with children.
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Current New Under Unmet
Inventory Inventory Development Need/Gap
Individuals
Emergency Shelter Beds 140 0 0 790
Transitional Housing Beds 142 36 0 0 0
Permanent Supportive Housing Beds 132 0 17 361 a`
Total 414 36 17 1151 0
Persons in Families with Children °-
Emergency Shelter Beds 285 0 0 0 d
Transitional Housing Beds 276 7 74 258 t°
Permanent Supportive Housing Beds 25 0 50 0 .N
Total 586 7 124 258 c
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public housing throughout the County of San Bernardino. These units were developed with o
funding from HUD, and HACSB continues to receive operating subsidies for these units.
Throughout the years, other non-HUD units were either acquired and/or developed through
various partnerships with the State of California, San Bernardino County of Community x
Development and Housing, various cities and Housing Partners, Inc., a non-profit housing
corporation. Throughout the County, HACSB has 1,136 authority-owned units, and 154 of o
those units are located in the City of San Bernardino. There are 19,807 people on the public
housing waiting list; 5,780 of those live in the City of San Bernardino.
The demographic information of public housing residents in both the County and City of San w
Bernardino is presented in Table 23. More than a quarter of public housing households have c
a disabled member and 10 percent have an elderly member. With regard to race, public f°
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respectively). Almost half (46 percent) of public housing residents are of Hispanic origin.
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Characteristic City of San County
Bernardino
Special Needs
Elderly 10.3% 7.0%
Disabled 25.4% 13.0% o n`.
Race
White 48.7% 56.5% a
Black 39.5% 36.1% a
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% d
Asian 6.2% 4.9%
Native Hawaiian 2.5% 1.9% o
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Non-Hispanic 53.1% 54.8% c
Declined to Answer 0.8% 0.5% N
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percent MFI) and seniors pay rents in private units. Section 8 tenants pay a minimum of 30 c
percent of their income for rent and the Housing Authority through funds provided by HUD x
pays the difference, up to the payment standard established by the Housing Authority. The w
program offers low income households the opportunity to obtain affordable, privately-owned _o
rental housing and to increase their housing choices. The Housing Authority establishes a
payment standards based on HUD-established fair market rents. The owner's asking price
must be supported by comparable rents in the area. Any amount in excess of the payment -a
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referred to as Section 8, in the County of San Bernardino. Residents in the City of San c
Bernardino receive the largest proportion of those vouchers (2,249 vouchers). Countywide, o
approximately 68 percent of HCV recipients have children, are seniors, or are individuals o
with disabilities; approximately 47 percent are households with children, nine percent of N
households are headed by seniors, and 20 percent of all residents receiving a Housing
Choice Voucher are disabled. The waiting list for the HCV Program has over 27,000 E
applicants, 7,453 of which are residents of the City of San Bernardino. Table 24 presents
the demographic characteristics of HCV participants and those on the HCV waiting list. r
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Waiting Table 24: Demographics of Housing Choice Voucher Participants and
Participants Waiting List
City of San County City of San County
Bernardino Bernardino
Totals 2,249 7,771 7,453 27,412 N
Family Type
Elderly 17.6% 9.0% 5.0% 5.9% a`
Disabled 44.3% 20.0% 6.4% 1.6% _
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White 36.8% 42.3% 22.1% 24.7% m
Black 55.2% 55.4% 56.7% 54.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.6% 1.3% 1.6% o
Asian 1.5% 1.6% 1.2% 1.1% o
Native Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.7% 0.7% U
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Hispanic 28.0% 25.2% 27.4% 25.6% N
Non-Hispanic 72.0% 74.8% 62.7% 63.9% Y
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2. Data for family type calculates percentage of families with any family member exhibiting characteristic
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Source:Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino,2010
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More than half of HCV participants are Black (55 percent) and 28 percent are Hispanic. With Q
regard to the waiting list, a small percentage of households contain an elderly or disabled :5
member (5 percent and 6 percent, respectively). Racial/Ethnic characteristics of those on w
the HCV waiting list are predominantly similar to those persons currently receiving HCV =
assistance.
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Inventory of Federally Assisted Housing Units
Eleven federally assisted multi-family housing projects provide 1,009 affordable housing y
units in the City of San Bernardino. Table 25 provides data on the City's federally assisted v
multi-family housing stock. ,r,
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Among the 11 federally assisted multi-family housing projects, two projects are currently at o
risk of transitioning to market rates (Table 25). The Village Green Apartments is a 184-unit
project that reserves 65 units for Section 8 vouchers. This development renews its Section 8
contract annually; as such it could transition out of its current agreement at any time. E
However, the development has renewed its contract consistently in the past. Sterling
Village, an 80-unit apartment building including 74 low income family units, has an Q
affordability covenant that is slated to expire in 2013. St. Bernardine Plaza, San Bernardino
Senior Housing, AHEPA 302 Apartments, and the three TELACU projects are considered
low risk projects. These are nonprofit-owned senior housing developments financed with
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Section 202 funds. Renewal of Section 8 contracts for these developments is given a priority
by HUD.
Table 25: Federally Assisted Multi-Family Housing
Assisted Potential
Project Total Units Program Earliest
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AHEPA 302 Apartments 90 90 Section 202 2064 C
Gilbert and Parkside
Lutheran Senior 50 49 Bond/HOME 2040 a.
2355 N.Osborn Road
Little Zion Manor 125 125 Section 8 2021 -a
2000 Jubilee Ct.
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161 160 Section 8/RDA L/M 2055 0
540 North F Street °
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7630 Sterling Avenue 74 74 Section 8 4128/2013 0
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TELACU I Sierra Vista 75 75 Section 202 2057 >
650 W 6th Street
TELACU II Monte Vista 75 75 Section 202 2057
451 H Street to
TELACU III Buena Vista 75 74 Section 202 2059
365 E Commercial Q
Village Green Apartments 184 65 Section 8 5/31/2010
2122 Chestnut Street
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The City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency (EDA) has preserved assisted °-
multi-family rental housing in the past by working with public and private housing agencies 2
that have expressed an interest in the right of first refusal. The EDA plans to use -00
redevelopment low income housing set-aside funds to support the preservation of units at- .N
risk of converting to market rate and facilitating the transfer to nonprofit organizations o
capable of managing and maintaining the units. The City maintains a database of qualified U
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B. Market Conditions
This section addresses characteristics of the housing supply in the City of San Bernardino,
including type, age, condition, costs, and availability. The implications of these housing
characteristics with respect to housing programs are also examined.
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units in San Bernardino, an increase of five percent since 2000 (Table 26). San Bernardino's
housing growth over the past nine years was comparable to the growth experienced by
nearby cities, including Redlands and Rialto. Other surrounding cities, such as Fontana,
however, experienced tremendous growth in housing units (40 percent) between 2000 and
2009. The countywide increase in housing units was 15 percent during the same period. o
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Fontana 35,907 50,365 40% o
Redlands 24,790 26,807 8% d
Rialto 26,048 27,075 4%
San Bernardino County 601,369 690,234 1 15%
Source:State of California,Department of Finance,E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities,Counties and the
State,2001-2009,with 2000 Benchmark.Sacramento,California,May 2009. M
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The City of San Bernardino's housing stock is comprised primarily of single-family homes. w
According to California Department of Finance estimates, single-family homes accounted for
63 percent of the housing stock in the City, whereas multi-family housing accounted for 30 a
percent in 2009 (Table 27). Seven percent of housing units in the City are mobile homes. d
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jurisdictions having considerably greater proportions of single-family homes. A total of 75 0
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Table 27: Housing Type- II '
Housing Type
Jurisdiction Single Multiple Mobile Total Units
Family Family Home
San Bernardino 42,024 20,129 4,487 66,640
63% 30% 7%
10,268 5,185 815 16,268 U
Colton 63% 32% 5% a`
Fontana 41,345 7,716 1,304 50,365 0
82% 15% 3% a
Hi hland 13,107 2,727 861
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4,909 3,737 562 0
Loma Linda 51% 41% 6% 9'208
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Rialto 73% 21% 7% 27,075 N
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Housing tenure describes the arrangement by which a household occupies a housing unit,
i.e., whether a housing unit is owner-occupied or renter-occupied. The way housing tenure Q
is distributed in a community can influence different aspects of the local housing market. For
example, residential stability is influenced by tenure, as ownership housing typically exhibits X
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lower turnover rate than rental housing. Higher cost burden, which is defined by HUD as the
ratio between payment for housing (including utilities) and reported household income, is far a
more prevalent among renters. A household's tenure is strongly related to household -a
income, composition, and age of the householder.
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percent owner occupied and 43 percent renter occupied. The remaining eight percent of 0
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Jurisdiction Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Vacant Units N
Housing Units Housing Units
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San Bernardino County 365,279(53%) 215,082(31%) 107,009(16%)
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey
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4. Housing Costs and Affordability
Ownership Housing Cost
Table 29 shows the median home prices for San Bernardino and surrounding jurisdictions in
both October 2008 and 2009. The median home price in San Bernardino decreased by 29
percent between October 2008 and 2009, from $120,000 to $85,000. San Bernardino 0
County as a whole, along with a majority of the cities within the county, had a similar decline a
in home prices, representative of the national housing and economic crisis. The median
home price for the City of San Bernardino has remained approximately half that of the a
County during the decline. d
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Jurisdiction Units Sold Oct 2008- v
October 2009 October 2008 October 2009 Oct 2009 LO
San Bernardino 367 $120,000 $85,500 -29%
Adelanto 87 $122,250 $90,500 -26% N
Barstow 42 $95,000 $60,750 -36% (D
Big Bear Lake 51 $335,000 $250,000 -25% o
Colton 57 $159,000 $110,000 -31% 3
Fontana 363 $247,250 $210,500 -15%
Grand Terrace 13 $241,250 $175,000 -28%
Highland 67 $222,000 $160,000 -28%
Loma Linda 15 $335,500 $188,000 -44% M
Redlands 60 $253,500 $260,000 3%
Rialto 158 $190,000 $146,000 -23% a
Yucaipa 60 $258,500 $196,750 -24% Z
San Bernardino County 3,176 $200,000 $150,000 -25% w
Source:Data Quick Information Systems,2009
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Given the large rental market in the City (43 percent of all housing units are rented), it is
important to evaluate the affordability of the housing stock available for rent. The following
are 2010 rental rates based on an internet search of available listings: 0
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Housing Affordability
Housing affordability for a household is dependent upon income and housing costs. Using
income limits established by HUD, current housing affordability can be estimated for the
various income groups (Table 30).
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One Person $14,000 $350 $50 $80 $38,674 $300 N
Small Family $18,000 $450 $50 $90 $54,495 $400 =
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One Person $23,300 $583 $50 $115 $73,392 $533 N
Small Family $29,950 $749 $100 $130 $91,191 $649
Large Family $35,950 $899 $150 $145 $106,133 $749 0
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One Person $37,300 $933 $50 $165 $126,129 $883
Small Family $47,950 $1,199 $100 $190 $159,749 $1,099
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2. Monthly affordable rent based on payments of no more than 30%of household income
3. Property taxes and insurance based on averages for the region
4. Calculation of affordable home sales prices based on a down payment of 10%,annual interest rate of 6.5%,30-year mortgage,and w
monthly payment of gross household income
5. Median Family Income in 2009 for San Bernardino County=$65,400
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may be within the reach of some low and moderate income households due largely to
declines in home prices during the 2007-10 recession. However, extremely low income .N
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Age of Housing Stock
State and federal housing programs typically consider the age of a community's housing
stock when estimating rehabilitation needs. In general, most homes begin to need repairs
and rehabilitation when they reach 30 to 40 years old. Table 31 shows that approximately 49
percent of the San Bernardino housing stock is over 30 years old, indicating the possibility of N
needed repair and rehabilitation on half of the housing stock.
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Number of Units Percent of Total t°
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1939 or Earlier 5,710 30,447 9% 4%
1940-1949 5,820 26,780 9% 4%
1950-1959 13,191 81,118 21% 12% 0
1960-1969 8,114 75,252 13% 11%
1970-1979 10,082 120,497 16% 18% c
1980- 1989 12,354 163,554 19% 24% N
1990-1999 4,894 91,457 8% 13%
2000-2004 2,206 64,461 3% 9%
2005 or Later 1,556 33,804 2% 5% 3
Total 63,927 687,370 100% 100% 2
Source:U.S.Census Bureau,2008 American Community Survey
Housing Deficiencies
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 American Community Survey contains information q
regarding the number of housing units that lack complete plumbing or complete kitchen
facilities. These conditions are both indicators of deficient housing units. Approximately 537 x
units in San Bernardino lacked complete plumbing and 488 units were without kitchen w
facilities (Table 32). The percentage of units in the City that lacked complete plumbing was
slightly higher than in the County as a whole. The percentage of units lacking complete o.
kitchen facilities was the same for both the City and the County. d
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Units Occupied Units Units Occupied Units C°
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San Bernardino County 3,256 1 0.60% 4,921 1 0.80% `14
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Lead poisoning can affect nearly every system in the body and its effects are especially Q
harmful to young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
approximately 250,000 children aged one to five years in the United States have elevated
levels of lead in their blood. Several factors contribute to higher incidents of lead poisoning:
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age of six ears old are at higher risk.
• Children living at or below the poverty line are at a higher risk.
• Children in older housing are at higher risk.
• Children of some racial and ethnic groups and those living in older housing are at
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Between 2006 and 2009 (three years), the County of San Bernardino Department of Public
Health's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program reported 396 children with elevated 0
blood lead levels (BLL) of 10 micrograms per deciliter(mcg/dL) or greater. The cities of San ,r,
Bernardino, Fontana, Ontario, and Colton had the highest number of cases, respectively. c
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during that three-year period.
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The age of the housing stock is an important factor in estimating the number of housing
units with lead-based paint. In 1978, the use of lead-based paint on residential property was
prohibited. National studies estimate that approximately 70 percent of all residential
structures built prior to 1978 contain lead-based paint (LBP), and older structures have the M
highest percentage of LBP.
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CHAS data provides the number of housing units constructed before 1970 that were
occupied by lower income households. This data can be used to approximate the extent of w
LBP hazards among lower income households. While information on units constructed =
before 1978 is not available from CHAS, estimates based on the pre-1970 stock provide a ii
conservative depiction of the extent of LBP hazards. Citywide, approximately 1,023 units �0
occupied by extremely low income households, 3,120 units occupied by low income 2
households, and 4,276 units occupied by moderate income households may contain LBP :a
(Table 33).
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Source:HUD CHAS Data,2004.
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Resources for Reducing Lead Hazards
The County of San Bernardino administers the HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant, offering
free home renovation services for low income families who live in residences built before
1978, have children younger than the age of six, and meet income guidelines. The services
include testing of paint, soil, and dust for lead, a visual assessment of the property, assisting N
with remodeling and/or renovation to remove, minimize, or contain areas contaminated with
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Both governmental and non-governmental factors can act as barriers to the provision of
adequate and affordable housing in a community. Barriers to the production of housing can 0
significantly impact households seeking decent housing, especially those households with c
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impacting the production cost and availability of housing within the City. Land use regulatory o
controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local policies to d
improve the overall quality of housing may serve to constrain affordable housing •5
development.
� Land Use Controls
The Land Use Element of the San Bernardino General Plan sets forth policies that guide the Q
amount and type of local development and growth. Taken together with zoning regulations,
these policies establish the various types, intensity, and standards for land uses in the City x
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City's Development Code. Residential development standards in the Development Code
that often determine the number of units that can be constructed on a particular site are:
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Local Entitlement Processing and Fees
Various impact fees and assessments are charged by the City to cover the costs of
processing permits and providing services and facilities, such as utilities and infrastructure
for new developments. San Bernardino's fees reflect a fair share of the costs of providing
permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences; almost all of these fees are N
assessed through a pro-rata share system, based on the magnitude of the project's impact
or on the extent of the benefit that will be derived from the services or facilities for which the 0 CL
fees are charged. _
In addition to on-site improvements that may be required as part of a project's development,
off-site improvements may also be imposed to ensure a development pays its share of the
local cost of expansions in services, facilities, and infrastructure. Such improvements may :a
include water, sewer, and other utility line extensions; street construction; and related 0
projects. Dedications of land or in-lieu fees may also be required of a project for right-of-way, o
transit facilities, recreational facilities, and school sites consistent with the City's Subdivision U
Ordinance. Table 32 provides a list of the City's planning and development fees as of 2009.
Fees have been set at a level necessary to cover the costs to the City to provide this c
needed infrastructure to the community. San Bernardino's fees are not high relative to other N
cities in the County. However, fees do contribute to the cost of housing, and may constrain r
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Building Codes and Enforcement
The cost of construction is impacted by compliance with building code standards. While
code compliance can add to the cost of development, building codes and code enforcement
is necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. Although rigorous building
codes require a higher level of construction quality, which can increase the cost of a
development, the long-term benefits outweigh the cost saving from unsound engineering or 72
poor construction. Initial compliance will also ensure that no additional costs will occur since x
no code violations will result. The City of San Bernardino's building standards include the
California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Energy Codes, and Disabled
Access Regulation contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. °-
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Fee Type Fee Amount
Planning Division
Conditional Use Permit(Condo, PRD, HMOD, Guest House) $2,167.26
Development Permit:
Type 1 (Director Review) $1,102.65 N
Type 2(Dev. Review Committee) $7,039.80 0
Type 3(Planning Commission) $7,334.82 a
Tentative Parcel Map $4,262 plus$65 per parcel
Tentative Tract Map (for Single-Family Residential,Condos, or P.R.D.) $7,561.00 plus$65 per lot or unit a
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Verdemont Area Only $7,151.25
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market. Non-governmental factors inhibiting the availability of housing include housing
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The high cost of development in Southern California can be a constraint to new affordable
housing construction. As housing prices and associated land costs skyrocketed over the last x
decade, affordable housing developers were forced to find additional subsidies to finance
development. However, the recent downturn in the housing market has caused both land _o
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residential development. Land prices in the City vary greatly depending on the location of v
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www.loopnet.com showed that a single-family parcel in the northern foothills of the City was N
for sale for$321,622 per acre, while a multi-family parcel in the southern half of the City was °
for sale for$51,256 per acre. N
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housing. Residential construction costs vary greatly depending upon the quality and size of
the home being constructed and the materials being used. A significant constraint to .2
housing families is the specific design features (lack of recreational facilities or unit size and Q
design) in individual projects that are not suited for families with children. In addition, design
features such as stairs, hallways, doorways, counters, and plumbing facilities restrict access
by persons with disabilities.
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Availability of Financing
Financing is a significant factor in overall housing cost. While the costs of land and
construction have decreased, the availability of financing is constrained as lenders are
tightening standards for lending. Interest rates impact housing costs in two ways. The costs
of borrowing money for the actual development of the dwelling units are incorporated N
directly into the sales price or rent. Additionally, the interest rate of the homebuyer's
mortgage is reflected in subsequent monthly payments. Many consumers can be priced out o
of the housing market due to variations in interest rates and tight lender standards. r_
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Vacancy rates may be viewed as both an opportunity and constraint. High vacancy rates
can assist in keeping rents and housing prices low. On the other hand, a high vacancy rate N
severely discourages construction of new housing units and can act as a deterrent or o
disincentive to property owners to make improvements and even repairs. L
The closure of major businesses in recent and not-so-recent years, and particularly the
closure of Norton Air Force Base in 1994, has had a far-reaching negative impact on the N
economy of the City and directly contributed to the high vacancy within the community. r
Unlike other military base closures in California and the nation, the Norton closure was o
particularly significant within San Bernardino. Unlike other military bases, Norton had very a:
limited on-base housing and relied heavily on privately owned housing market supply within
the City and surrounding cities. In turn, local landlords relied heavily on Norton to provide a Ce
steady supply of tenants. That fact is demonstrated by the historical vacancy rates within to
the City: prior to 1994, the vacancy rates traditionally ran at five percent or less. The 1990
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Census showed a vacancy rate of 5.2 percent. In 1995, following the base closure, that rate
jumped dramatically to over 17 percent; and since 1995, the rate has been steady at 11 Q
percent. (While a quarter of those vacant units were boarded up/abandoned units, the
overall vacancy rate of for-sale and for-rent units was still high at over eight percent.) Most x
statisticians and economists agree that a vacancy rate exceeding four to five percent is
unhealthy with respect to a local economy, and results in depressing the housing market, 0
particularly with respect to new construction. According to the California Department of °-
Finance, the City's vacancy rate was estimated to be 11 percent in 2009.
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Census Tract, revealing that over 44 percent of loans on homes in San Bernardino are c
subprime and the foreclosure rate in 2009 is nearly 12 percent. San Bernardino has the N
second highest municipal foreclosure rate in the State. According to the real estate and °
foreclosure website RealtyTrac, between January 2008 and April 2009, 3,799 San N
Bernardino homes were foreclosed. In the second quarter of 2008, lenders filed d
approximately 11,800 notices of default in San Bernardino, indicating an increase of E
foreclosure activity. In turn, lenders have implemented stricter lending standards in an effort
to avoid foreclosures resulting in less financing options for low and moderate income w
households. Q
Local housing market conditions have discouraged some of the new homebuilding that the
City could have otherwise expected. This has resulted in reduced opportunities for low and
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middle and upper income households from considering San Bernardino as a potential place
to live.
The City is an active partner in preventing foreclosures and maintaining foreclosed
properties. The City competitively applied for and received neighborhood stabilization funds
made available under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and N
administered by HUD under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1). The City is
using these funds to purchase foreclosure properties, rehabilitate multi-family and single- o
family units, stabilize neighborhoods, and curtail the decline of home values. The City is also a.
a recipient of NSP2 funds, authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA directs HUD to narrow the field of qualified geographies based a.
on need. As such, the City identified Target Zones that are eligible for neighborhood r
stabilization through NSP2 funds. These Target Zones experience extremely high rates of
foreclosures, code enforcement incidents, and crime. The City is preparing a focused N
neighborhood acquisition and rehabilitation strategy through partnerships with nonprofit o
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sector role in housing costs. The City works to continually remove barriers to affordable -
housing by implementing a Housing Element that outlines actions to reduce housing costs 3
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stated intent to simplify and streamline the land development process. The outcome was a M
new Development Code with a rewrite of the Development Review process. The new Q
procedure was used as a tool to expedite the review and approval process.
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increased density for multi-family low income units.
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City provides cost savings through financing options. Programs include, but are not o
limited to homebuyer assistance program and owner rehabilitation grants. U
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housing, including affordable housing, in Downtown San Bernardino and along o
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Fair housing is a condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing Q
market have a like range of choice available to them regardless of race, color, ancestry,
national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, familial status, source of income,
sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor. Fair housing prohibits discrimination in
housing choice because of protected class status.
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The Fair Housing Act requires that HUD programs be administered in manners that will
"affirmatively further fair housing." Jurisdictions must show a commitment to affirmatively
further fair housing choice by:
• Conducting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
• Taking appropriate actions to overcome the effects of impediments identified through
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Fair Housing Impediments
Fair housing impediments are any actions, omissions or decisions which restrict housing
choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national
origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual c0
orientation, or any other arbitrary factor. LO
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concludes that some impediments identified in the 2006 Al persisted in 2010. Specifically,
impediments related to program information availability and landlord discrimination w
continued to be issues in 2010. In response, the 2010 Al recommends the following actions o
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• Provide advertisements and workshops related to the Homebuyer Assistance W
Program in both Spanish and English to inform residents about this program and �o
target lower income households through advertising. M
• Provide information about the Mobile Home Grant Repair Program and the
Elderly/Special Needs Minor Repair Grant Program in the City's brochures, a
advertisements and website in both English and Spanish. .5
• Continue outreach efforts through fair housing service provider to educate landlords w
and tenants regarding fair housing rights and responsibilities. Random audits should =
be conducted periodically to identify problem properties and implement reconciliation a
efforts.
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recommendations. The 2010 Al included the following actions to address fair housing c
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• Provide links to fair housing and other housing resources on City website and at o
public counters. N
• Continue efforts on public education related to tolerance to deter hate crimes and
continue to participate in and sponsor events that celebrate diversity.
Housing Development and Demographics
• Continue to encourage the development of affordable housing and provide housing Q
assistance for rehabilitation, with targeted outreach to minority households.
• Require that staff members in each department, specifically those who interact with
the public, attend cultural diversity training periodically but at a minimum at time of
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• Provide outreach to inform lower income and minority households of special local,
State and federal homebuyer assistance programs.
• Continue efforts to expand the variety of available housing types and sizes to meet
senior and large household needs and allow residential mobility among residents.
• Consider modifying housing rehabilitation programs to make financial assistance for
accessibility improvements available for renters, as well as homeowners.
• Adopt a formal Reasonable Accommodations ordinance by June 2010, in
accordance with the Housing Element. °
• Consider incentivizing or requiring universal design features in new construction or =
substantially rehabilitation of housing, especially projects that receive financial a
assistance from the City.
• Ensure developers and housing providers utilizing local, State, and federal funds
adhere to the Affirmative Fair Marketing Plan as required.
• Promote economic development and expand the housing stock to accommodate a
range of housing options and income levels. o
• Strive to achieve a diversity of members serving on commissions that influence and LO
guide city policies, reflecting the race, ethnicity, and other socio-economic o
characteristics of the City of San Bernardino. o
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• Review the lending patterns of all financial institutions that provide financial services 0
to the City and participate in City loan programs. d
• In selecting financial institutions to participate in housing programs, consider the
lender's performance history with regard to home loans in low and moderate income W
areas and minority concentration areas, as well as the lender's activity in other
>,. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) activities such as participation in affordable
rental housing projects under programs such as bond financing, tax credit, or the Q
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program. r
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raise awareness of and education about homeownership opportunities. w
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• Increase efforts to promote the housing rehabilitation programs.
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development permit approval for second units, allow emergency shelters in an LO
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The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) is a fair housing agency that serves
the County of San Bernardino, including the cities of Apple Valley, Chino, Chino Hills, El r
Centro, Fontana, Glendora, Hemet, Hesperia, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, San Q
Bernardino, Upland, and Victorville. The agency was established in 1980 and has worked to
address discrimination in housing. IFHMB continues to educate the community at large as to
,... their rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws. IFHMB intakes and investigates
discrimination complaints and works in partnership with HUD and the California State
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Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) in addressing discrimination in
housing. The following are some of the services IFHMB provides:
Fair Housing - Provides services mandated by Federal and State Fair Housing laws. These
laws prohibit the discrimination of individuals in the sale or rental of housing. Services
include providing information and education, mediation, investigation, or referral of housing N
discrimination complaints. W
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Education/Outreach - Provides workshops to community meetings, housing owners/ _
managers, realtors, newspapers, service organizations, high schools, colleges, English as a M
Second Language (ESL) participants, and other organizations or persons interested in
learning about State and federal housing laws and how to recognize and avoid housing
discrimination and the corresponding rights and responsibilities.
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Landlord/Tenant Mediation - Provides information on landlord and tenant rights and o
responsibilities under the California Civil Code. In addition, the staff will offer to mediate 0
conflicts between tenants and landlords. Housing mediation is a useful tool to promote c
resolutions to problems and avoid needless litigation in the rental housing industry. c
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HUD Certified Comprehensive Counseling - Provides counseling to homeowners who are r
delinquent on FHA loans regarding options available. Conducts pre-purchase and first time o
homebuyer education workshops to inform potential homebuyers of the home-buying d
process and their rights and responsibilities as homeowners. Counsels senior citizens who
are interested in reverse equity mortgage programs. W
Senior Services - Actively and successfully mediates conflicts between seniors and Social
Security, Medi-Cal, utility companies, collection agencies, neighbors, and other areas in
dispute. Provides care referral services. Offers help in filing for HEAP and Q
Homeowner/Renter Assistance.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - California Dispute Resolution Act of 1986 provides
the authority for mediation in the legal court system. IFHMB has a contract with the County
of San Bernardino to provide mediation with small claims and unlawful detainer lawsuits in a.
all of the courts in San Bernardino County.
Mobile Home Mediation - Specialized problem solving (based on Mobile Home Residency o
Law) that reflects the dual ownership and a unique life style of the mobile home community. o
Conducts workshops for education and to assist residents to file for refunds on utility and U
property tax burdens. c
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2010 community meeting. The group discussed fair housing concerns, and the IFHMB Cv
representative noted that in San Bernardino, the most common complaint they hear is
related to fair housing violations against people with disabilities. In the past, the most E
common complaint had been with regard to race. It was also noted that the need for
reasonable accommodation and education among property owners and landlords was
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D. Community Development Needs
CDBG funds can be used for a variety of supportive services and community development
activities. These include community services, supportive services for persons with special
needs, community facilities, public and infrastructure improvements, and economic
development. Similarly, Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) can be used to address the needs
of the homeless.
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documents, and comments from the Economic Development Agency's Community
Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) and social service providers, public o
agencies, and residents that attended the community meeting on January 21, 2010. The 3
comments received at the outreach meeting and results of the community survey are
discussed below.
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As part of the community outreach effort for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, a community `r
meeting was held and a survey was circulated to residents to ascertain priority community
development and housing needs. w
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community development needs in the City. Staff conducted extensive outreach to reach a
broad cross-section of the community and to encourage attendance. More than 15 residents N
and representatives of service provider agencies attended, in addition to the five Community c
Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) members in attendance. CDCAC is in U
charge of making recommendations to the City Council regarding the use of CDBG public o
service funds (up to 15 percent of the City's annual CDBG allocation). c
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Service providers that attended the Consolidated Plan community outreach meeting
included: Time for Change, Central City Lutheran Mission, Inland Fair Housing & Mediation
Board, Project Life Impact, Universal Nursing Systems, A Servant's Heart Outreach, St. E
John's Success Center, Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire, and OMNIP.
Housing was one of the primary issues discussed by participants at the San Bernardino a
Consolidated Plan community meeting. The housing-related comments have been
summarized previously under Public Outreach Housing Needs Results on page 28. Below
is a summary of the overall themes related to community development addressed during the
Aowok community meeting.
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Homelessness
Participants discussed the economic downturn, increasing foreclosures, rising
unemployment, and resulting increase in homelessness. Participants noted that school
districts were reporting an increase in homeless children. In addition to shelter with related
counseling and services, emergency food is needed to assist this special needs group. N
Transitional housing was also discussed as a meaningful component of the effort to reduce W
homelessness; transitional housing provides the needed services and support to transition
from homeless to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Participants also noted the need 0.
for shelters for victims of domestic violence, as well as emergency housing with extended f°
care services for persons with HIV/AIDS. These programs should have a direct connection
to the hospitals, so that referrals can be provided and there is no gap in the delivery system.
Parks and Recreation/Community Facilities N
Participants noted the need for expanded and augmented parks and community centers to 0
provide needed services. Community centers should provide a mixed-age environment, with U
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Service providers noted the need for affordable facilities for nonprofit organizations so that r
they can run efficiently and remain in San Bernardino. o
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Participants noted that the primary public service need was for programs and activities for
youth and children. The City of San Bernardino is a family-oriented community, with more
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particularly for the large and minority families that tend to earn lower income or have less
disposable income. These programs should involve lively activities that keep children Q
engaged. The City has a relatively high rate of crime, youth programs can prevent youth
from becoming involved in crime by getting them off the streets and into places where they x
can both have fun and learn the skills they need to help them in life.
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including nutrition programs were also noted as a need. W
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continuingly rising unemployment rates. Service providers discussed the benefits of agency 0
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• Community Facilities
• Community Services
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Economic Development
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• Special Needs Services
These needs categories were further divided into specific topics, such as "community
centers" (from the Community Facilities category), "street/alley improvements" (from the
Infrastructure category), and "senior services and activities" (from the Community Services
category). For each category, the respondent was asked to indicate unmet needs that
warrant expenditure of public funds by ranking the relative importance of each topic. In CD
tabulating the survey results, an average score was calculated for each need category; the o
lower averages (and closer to 1) represent the community's assessment of that category as °-
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activities/programs for each needs category are presented in Table 35. More detailed
information is provided in Appendix A.
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Infrastructure Street/Alley Improvement 1
Improvements Street Lighting 2
Code Enforcement 3
Job Creation/Retention 1
Economic Development Small Business Loans 2 B
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Special Needs Services Homeless Shelters/Services 2
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including seniors, youth, disabled persons, persons at risk of homelessness, and homeless
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32.7 percent of the City's population was on some form of public aid (Cash Aid, Food Q
Stamps, and/or MediCal) during 2007. In addition, according to San Bernardino Unified
School District's Research and Statistical Department, of the 53,430 students enrolled, 83
percent qualify for the District's "Free and Reduced Lunch Programs."
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San Bernardino has been at the helm in developing a strong collaboration with for-profit and
non-profit organizations to access Federal and State programs to provide necessary public
support services for families or individuals in need of assistance.
Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance
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The City's Code Compliance Department enforces the codes that govern the use and
maintenance of private property. The codes were developed to prevent blight and other a
nuisances that can devalue, detract, and degrade the quality of any neighborhood. Most of
I the City's codes pertain to private residential property, but some codes regulate the a
condition of commercial properties as well.
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decline. As a result, the Code Compliance Department ("Code") has divided the City into six N
I revitalization areas located within low income Census tracts. Two Code Compliance officers o
are assigned to each of the following areas: U
• Between West 141h Street on the north, West 13U' Street on the east and North "K"
Street on the west, and the 1-215 Freeway on the east
• West Baseline Street on the north, West 9th Street on the south, Western Avenue on r
the west, and North Mt. Vernon on the east o
• 18th Street on the north, 13th Street on the south, North "D" Street on the west, and d
North Sierra Way on the east
• West King Street on the north, West Rialto Avenue on the south, North Mt. Vernon
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• Along the 1-215 Freeway between Lakewood Drive and Little Mountain Drive
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There are a number of factors that influence this higher rate, including an older housing w
stock, lack of return on income investment, and/or lower income residents with limited or
fewer resources for housing maintenance. Code Compliance officers enforce codes and ii
inform violators of compliance issues by issuing citations to rectify the problem.
Code Compliance's Neighborhood Revitalization efforts work in concert with the
Redevelopment Agency's Housing Revitalization Programs that utilize redevelopment
housing set-aside funds to assist low and moderate income households with needed 0
repairs. Programs include the Single Family Exterior Beautification Grant, the
Elderly/Special Needs Minor Repair Grant Program, and the Mobile Home Grant Program. N
The Code Compliance Department and the Redevelopment Agency work in tandem with the o
City's local non-profit partners to provide Preventative Maintenance and Homebuyer N
Education classes to City residents. A majority (72 percent) of the City is located within a
redevelopment project area.
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CDBG funds are used to help support Code Enforcement in the low and moderate income
areas. A portion of the funding is used to demolish substandard structures. The Code a
Compliance Department works in tandem with the Economic Development Agency relative
to demolition of substandard buildings, Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) in the Target
Areas and stabilizing of neighborhoods.
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San Bernardino Taking Action Against Graffiti (SB TAAG)
SB TAAG is a multi-faceted partnership of City departments, local agencies, and the
community. The mission of SB TAAG is to eliminate graffiti in San Bernardino through
eradication, education, and enforcement to create a more beautiful San Bernardino. The
City maintains a graffiti hotline and graffiti complaints can also be submitted on line.
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picture of local issues that need resolving (e.g., pot holes, barking dogs, and graffiti) and °-
send the picture to the City. The app knows the exact location and sends the issue directly M
to the staff member who can fix it. The GPS and camera features built into the iPhone make
it simple for residents to alert City officials about a variety of issues around the clock while 2
they're mobile. Residents will know that their issue went to the right person without ever -a
going to an office or sitting down at a computer, and they can also receive status updates on N
their issues. The iPhone app can be downloaded for free from the iPhone App or by going to 0
the City of San Bernardino's website. U
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and economic development tool to implement the priorities detailed in the Consolidated o
Plan. The Capital Improvement Program allocates funding for targeted public investments 3
that support revitalization of the City's older neighborhoods and downtown San Bernardino LD
as well as new development projects that will create employment for local residents.
The CIP covers six primary categories of capital investments, including general buildings,
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Projects in the general buildings, streets and street lighting, and parks and recreation a
categories may be funded with CDBG funding, among other sources.
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and improvement of the traffic control system, parks and recreation, public facilities such as
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from taxes collected from the sale of gasoline in the State of California, as well as from
County of San Bernardino Sales Tax. Road rehabilitation activities are guided by the N
Pavement Analysis Management System, which was completed in 2002, and the 2007-2012 °
Capital Improvement Plan. The Development Services/Public Works Department focuses N
attention on gateways to the City and major arterials.
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
maintains the parks and recreation facilities owned by the City and offers a wide variety of
classes and activities for all age groups. Classes offered include arts and crafts, fitness, and
self defense for adults, after-school activities for children, sports for both youths and adults, N
and many other recreational activities. In addition, the Department has a mentoring program
that brings together volunteers from the community and children in order to help at risk 0
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citizens of San Bernardino by creating jobs, eliminating physical and social blight, supporting c
culture and the arts, developing a balanced mix of quality housing, along with attracting and N
assisting businesses both independent and through public-private partnerships. The
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Tax increment financing is the primary source of funding used by the Economic >
Development Agency to initiate and oversee redevelopment projects and activities in a
community. This financing method is based on the assumption that as an area is revitalized, to
more property tax will be generated. Upon adoption of a Project Area, the total current 4LO
assessed value of all the properties within its boundaries is designated as the base year
value. As assessed values increase in the Project Area, tax increment revenue is generated Q
by capturing the amount of value added since the base year value was established. This
increase in tax revenue, or tax increment, is used by the Agency for reinvestment back into x
the Project Area. San Bernardino has 13 Project Areas. w
As required by the California Redevelopment Law, 20 percent of tax increment revenue
must be set aside into a separate Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for the creation
and preservation of affordable housing within the Project Area. These funds may then be a
used for activities such as acquiring property, constructing on- and off-site improvements o
related to affordable housing development, constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing c
units, providing subsidies to ensure affordability, and issuing bonds. U
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packages, either internally or through other accredited financial institutions that specialize in o
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• Grow San Bernardino Fund provides loans to emerging, expanding, and on
occasion, start-up businesses. These funds can be used for buildings, land,
machinery and equipment, working capital, or leasehold improvements.
• Small Business Administration 504 Loans support emerging, expanding, and on
occasion, start-up businesses to purchase buildings, land machinery and equipment, N
or leasehold improvements.
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Guarantee Program is designed to assist small businesses that need additional a
support in the form of a guarantee to induce a lender to lend. Funds can be used for
asset purchases, purchases of existing businesses, or establishing new businesses.
In addition the IESBFDC also offers low interest loans for the removal, repair, or :a
upgrading of underground storage tanks. Hazardous waste reduction loans are also N
available to small businesses that meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) o
Hazardous Waste regulations. U
• Industrial Development Bonds, authorized by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, can be provided to manufacturing companies.
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create jobs for city residents, increase sales tax revenues, and/or increase property
values within the City. The utility user's tax rebate program provides for a rebate of a
portion of the taxes paid on electrical, gas, video, and telephone communication
services to new and expanding businesses. Eligible businesses must be located
within the City of San Bernardino and must have a current business registration M
license.
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residents, the City of San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (SBETA) partners
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Board, composed of business leaders and others experienced in education and training.
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those with a multitude of experience but now unemployed. Services include job training, E
employment referrals, job search assistance, labor market information, and support
services. These services are easily accessed through the One Stop Career Center, which
brings related services together to completely serve the workforce development needs of a
business and job applicants.
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The national goals of the CDBG and HOME programs are the development of viable urban to
communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and the expansion
.r- of economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The ESG
program is designed to provide emergency and transitional housing, as well as supportive a
services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. =
The City of San Bernardino's Economic Development Agency's mission with regard to w
housing and community development is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of San
Bernardino by creating and retaining jobs, eliminating physical and social blight, supporting a
culture and the arts, developing a balanced mix of quality housing, along with attracting and 0
assisting businesses both independently and through public-private partnerships.
The City of San Bernardino and the Economic Development Agency intend to pursue the U)
national goals through implementation of this Strategic plan. Consistent with this aim, the 0
City will allocate CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds for the support of community planning, Ln
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affordable housing.
• Provide rental assistance and preserve existing affordable rental housing.
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• Expand the affordable housing inventory through new construction.
• Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and
testing.
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the City is responsible for the social and economic well-being of over 204,000 residents and
thousands of local businesses. Housing and community development needs in the City are ,
extensive and require the effective and efficient use of limited funds. Leveraging of multiple °
funding sources is often necessary to achieve the City's housing and community d
development objectives. Funding sources available to the City of San Bernardino on an
annual basis are shown in Table 36.
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Table 36: Estimated Annual Resources w Available
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Federal Sources
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) $3,600,000
CDBG Program Income $200,000
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Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG) $150,000 M
Neighborhood Stabilization Program(NSP) $8,400,000 a
San Bernardino Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program $20,000,000
San Bernardino Housing Authority Public Housing $1,600,000 �_
Total $35,800,000 °
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Redevelopment Tax Increment Funds(Approximately) $30,900,000 LO LO
Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside $6,700,000
City General Funds and State Funds $20,100,000 N
Total $57,700,000 d
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Non-Profit Partners In-Kind Donations $2,800,000 °
Developer Investment $109,400,000 3 LD
Private Lending Institutions $11,900,000
Total $124,100,000
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have already been committed to existing bonds and other debt or are needed to make ERAF payments to the State. Available a
funds for upcoming projects are significantly less than shown.
2. In FY 2009-10,the City received$1.4 million in Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing(HPRRP)funds.Future allocations are o
not guaranteed,however,and the City is not including these funds in its estimate of resources available for the upcoming
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Table 37. Specific implementing programs are discussed later in this section.
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Homeless Facilities/Services 0% 0% 100% 3%
Public Improvements/Facilities 12% 0% 0% 7% E
Economic Development 16% 0% 0% 12%
Planning and Administration 4% 10% 0% 5% 1
Total 100% 100% 100% 100%
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3. Criteria for Establishing Priorities
Based on the community input received, needs analysis provided by various agencies, and
the housing and community needs assessment, the City established the priority for
expending CPD funds based on a number of criteria, including:
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• Funding program limitations and eligibility of activities/programs
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assistance by other entities for activities where no such need has been identified.
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Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires the following Performance -a
Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity:
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Activities will meet one of the following: Activities will meet one of the following: o
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5. Summary of Five-Year Priorities and Objectives
Housing
Expanding the supply and improving the quality of affordable housing for lower and
moderate income households are high priority goals over the next five years. CDBG funds d
will be used primarily to support housing rehabilitation and repair assistance to low and o
moderate income households. Major acquisition/rehabilitation and new construction of multi- a
family housing will be funded primarily with HOME funds. An estimated 28 percent of total
Consolidated Plan funds over the next five years will be allocated to assist with affordable a.
housing production, rehabilitation and conservation. Table 38 presents the priority level for
various income groups and households types, and summarizes the proposed "quantifiable"
objectives for the next five years. Specific implementing programs are described in later 'o
sections.
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CDBG, ESG, and HPRP funds will be used to support a range of community development N
needs, including community and supportive services, public improvements and economic s
development. The community development priorities established by the City for the next five r
years based on input from the community and City departments are presented in Table 39. 0
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possible and appropriate. Specific objectives benefitting persons with special needs are 5
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Table 38: Five-Year Housing Needs and Pflorities Priority Unmet Goals
Priority Housing Needs Income Need Level Need (Units/
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0-30% High 3,259 0
Small Related 31-50% High 1,965 0 N
51-80% High 1,259 0 0
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Owner All Households 31-50% High 1,932 38 d
51-80% High 3,307 39
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Total Goals 115
Section 215 Renter Goals
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privately-funded projects are not included. Persons assisted under the Homebuyer Education and Counseling program are x
not included either. W
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rental housing,a Section 215 unit occupied by a low income household and bears a rent that is less than the Fair Market
Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted gross income of a household whose income does not exceed 65 percent of the AMI. For o'
an owner unit assisted with homebuyer assistance, the purchase value cannot exceed HUD limit. For an ownership unit a)
assisted with rehabilitation,the mortgage amount cannot exceed HUD limit.
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Level Objectives Unmet Priority
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PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS(people)
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Neighborhood Facilities Medium
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities High $750,000 5
Parking Facilities Low (ESG) o
Non-residential Historic Preservation Low 25 projects U
Other Public Facility Needs Medium $20,000,000 W'
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Water/Sewer Improvements Medium and other o
Street Improvements(include ADA improvements) High development N
Sidewalks(include ADA improvements) High impact fees)
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements Medium E
Flood Drain Improvements High r
Other Infrastructure Needs Medium Q
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ED Assistance to For-Profits(businesses) High 50 businesses $2,500,000
ED Technical Assistance(businesses) High assisted (Business
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Table 39:Priority Community Development Needs
Dollars to
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Level Objectives Unmet Priority
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Micro-Enterprise Assistance(businesses) High Incentive N
Rehab; Publicly-or Privately-Owned Hi h Grant, CIC, o
Commercial/Industrial (projects) g SBDC) a`
C/I* Infrastructure Development(projects) Medium
Other C/I Improvements(projects) Medium $10,000,000 a
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TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED $51,500,300 c
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Persons with Low HIV and 1,759 primarily through $100,000 50 persons
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B. Housing Needs
Rising housing costs and the aging housing stock affect many households in the City of San
Bernardino, particularly those of lower and moderate incomes. According to the 2000
Census, 83 percent of extremely low income households, 79 percent of low income N
households, and 57 percent of moderate income households experienced one or more
housing problems such as housing cost burden, overcrowding, or substandard housing o
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Approximately three percent of CDBG funds and 90 percent of HOME funds will be used for 0
housing activities on an annualized basis. Consolidated Plan funds will continue to support o
affordable ownership and rental housing development, housing rehabilitation programs, V
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Program H-1: Mobile Home Grant Repair Program
Although the compact nature of mobile homes generally reduces maintenance costs, the
cost of maintenance as units age and deteriorate can overextend a lower or moderate 0
income household's budget. The Mobile Home Grant Repair Program, supported by the L;
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 100 mobile homes to be rehabilitated over the next
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Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Availability(DH-1) Y
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Program H-2: Single-Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program
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The Single-Family Exterior Beautification Program assists homeowners who are occupying
their dwellings and whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of the median income. The
program provides financial assistance of up to $15,000 to homeowners for exterior
improvements to their property. As a condition of receiving this assistance, property owners
are required to attend a "Preventative Maintenance" class conducted by one of the City's a
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 500 households to be assisted over the next five a
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program. Qualified repairs include: plumbing (i.e., sink fixtures), replacing of doors, screens, w
and window glass, and minor electrical repairs. Outreach for the program is conducted at o
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 425 households to be assisted over the next five
years, for an average of 85 households assisted annually.
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Program H-4: Code Compliance's Neighborhood Revitalization a
As an older city, many of the City of San Bernardino's neighborhoods are experiencing signs
of decline. Many of the City's low income neighborhoods have higher incidents of code
violations. A number of factors influence this higher rate, including an older housing stock, a
lack of return on income investment, and lower income residents with limited resources for 0
housing maintenance. As a result, the Code Compliance Department has divided the City ,r,
into six revitalization areas that are located within low income census tracts. Two Code o
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• 18th Street on the north, 13th Street on the south, North "D" Street on the west, and
North Sierra Way on the east.
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• West King Street on the north, West Rialto Avenue on the south, North Mt. Vernon
Street on the west, and North "K" Street on the east.
• Between North Sierra Way on the north and West 40th Street on the south.
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residential environment by demolishing the most blighted, substandard and hazardous
buildings. The focal point will be on buildings that have been vacant for an extended period 0
of time, have deteriorated and become a public nuisance and have lost their viability for LO
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 25,000 properties to be inspected over the next five
years, for an average of 5,000 properties inspected annually. o
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Priority: Expand Homeownership Opportunities and Assist Homebuyers with the
Purchase of Affordable Housing
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Some new homebuyers and existing owners are not properly informed of the responsibilities
of homeownership and could greatly benefit from educational programs on credit, lending w
and home maintenance topics. The City contracts with local non-profit organizations to
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 1,500 persons to be assisted over the next five o
years, for an average of 300 persons assisted annually.
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home within the City limits. Eligible properties can include condominiums, town homes, and
single-family detached homes. The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides financial d
assistance (of up to 20 percent of the purchase price) that may go towards down payment
and closing costs. The homes purchased under this program may be located in any census r
tract in the City, as long as the dwelling is used as the homebuyer's principal residence and a
the home remains affordable for a period of not less than forty-five (45)years.
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Funding: Redevelopment Set-Aside funds, Private funds
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 250 households to be assisted over the next five
years, for an average of 50 households assisted annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability (DH-2)
Priority: Provide Rental Assistance and Preserve Existing Affordable Rental N
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of a Voucher. Subsidy payments are made by the Housing Authority to property owners on
behalf of the family. As of August 2009, there are 27,608 applicants on the Section 8 HVC o
waiting list countywide. _
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The Redevelopment Agency issued mortgage revenue bonds for the Highland Lutheran �
Senior Center(50 housing units) in 1996. The Agency continues to service the annual debt
in order to ensure that not less than 50 percent of the units in this project are set-aside for
very low income seniors. The covenant remains in effect for 30 years. to
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Five-Year Objective: Continue to assist 50 households at the Highland Lutheran Q
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Program H-9: Public Housing a
The Housing Authority operates 684 units of conventional public housing in the City of San
Bernardino. The Housing Authority conducts annual inspections of its units to determine a
need for capital improvements under its Capital Fund program. As of August 2009, there
are 15,758 applicants on the waiting list for public housing countywide. 0
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housing program. N
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The Redevelopment Agency fosters relationships with for-profit and non-profit housing
developers for the new construction of both market rate and affordable housing projects.
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homes for San Bernardino residents. The Agency will continue to pursue both rental and
ownership housing opportunities for households with incomes up to 120 percent MFI.
Specific projects have not yet been identified for the upcoming five-year planning period;
however, HOME funding was recently allocated to the Arroyo Valley Community Economic
Development Corporation for the construction of three new homes and a "Community
Garden" on Agency-Owned lots. The homes will be sold to income eligible homebuyers N
whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent MFI.
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 15 housing units to be constructed over the next 0 CL
five years, for an average of 3 housing units constructed annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH-2)
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yet been identified for the upcoming five-year planning period; however, the following
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St. Bernardine's Senior Housing Section 8 150
AHEPA Senior Housing Section 8 50
Cooperative Senior Housing Section 8 75
META Housing, Inc. Senior Development RDA Housing Fund 80
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 250 housing units to be constructed over the next
five years, for an average of 50 housing units annually. o
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dispute resolution, and legal advising services to San Bernardino owners, landlords, and
tenants in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income
households unable to afford retaining counsel. The City refers persons with housing
discrimination or other fair housing inquiries to the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board
for assistance.
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Funding: CDBG funds
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 750 persons to be assisted over the next five years,
for an average of 150 persons assisted annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Availability(DH-1)
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Homelessness is a persistent problem that impacts cities and communities, including San a.
Bernardino County. There is a growing sense of awareness that there are substantial public
and private "hidden" costs associated with homelessness. Homeless persons become a
frequent and lengthy users of hospital emergency services, emergency shelters, emergency
assistance centers, and correctional facilities because of a lack of a permanent housing
environment, which would help better care for daily needs. Some of the "hidden" and o
"persistent" costs of homelessness to local jurisdictions are the result of ongoing
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case management
In addition, there are harder to calculate quality-of-life costs associated with the impact of
homeless persons on local businesses and business districts, tourism, court systems, and M
public facilities such as libraries and parks. San Bernardino County has a growing homeless a
population. According to the San Bernardino County 2007 Homeless Census and Survey, r
approximately 1,915 homeless persons were found in the City. This is a slight increase from
1,850 homeless persons that were estimated to be in the City in 2003. w
Three funding sources are used to provide community services for low and moderate a
income persons and persons with special needs in the City. These include: ESG funds,
HPRP funds and public service dollars of CDBG funds (up to 15 percent of the annual
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housing and supportive services. The City coordinates its procurement of HPRP services Ln
with the Office of Homeless Services (OHS), the designated administrative authority over N
the County's Continuum of Care (CoC) System, to avoid duplication and to ensure that only o
the highest priority needs are met. The City will target its HPRP funds toward households o
needing services beyond the scope of the City's available HOME and ESG funds.
Furthermore, the City will use its HPRP funds to transition the emphasis on homeless d
shelters to permanent housing, as the primary solution to homelessness. E
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The City of San Bernardino recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue that impacts
every community in the region. As the largest community in the County, the City also serves
as a hub for service providers. The City supports the efforts of this network of agencies in
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ending homelessness through the Regional Continuum of Care Strategy. The Continuum of
Care Strategy involves four key components:
• Homeless Prevention: Provision of preventative services will decrease the number of
households and individuals who will become homeless and require emergency
shelters and assistance. The City seeks to prevent homelessness by funding N
emergency assistance for families and households at-risk of being homeless.
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spectrum of services from transportation assistance to life skills to childcare to
prescriptions. The City works with homeless providers to identify gaps in assistance
and fund these identified gaps on an annual basis.
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• providers offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, motel vouchers, food, and
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discussions with homeless advocates and providers, permanent housing and support d
services are priorities for addressing the immediate needs of the homeless
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transitional and permanent housing services creates a situation where the homeless W
remain in San Bernardino for services but are trapped in an emergency housing to
situation or lack shelter due to inadequate resources for transitional and permanent M
housing. The City will emphasize services providing transitional and permanent
housing assistance through case management, life skills, rental support and job Q
assistance for homeless families and individuals transitioning to permanent housing. Z
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Homeless Services (OHS) initiated a planning process in March 2008 to develop a strategy M
to end homelessness in San Bernardino County. Utilizing the committee structure of the San
Bernardino County Homeless Partnership 10-Year Planning Committee, OHS convened a
number of meetings staffed by members of the OHS team. The intent was to achieve
consensus on the Planning Strategy for ending homelessness.
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Homeless Partnership 10-Year Planning committee developed 25 specific action c
recommendations to be undertaken throughout San Bernardino County: o
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Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program" (HPRP) for supplemental resources a
including rental assistance and utility assistance.
3. Implement a community outreach and education campaign that raises awareness
about households at risk of becoming homeless and provides information about
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resources available through homeless prevention programs. This effort should
leverage the 2-1-1 System for easy access where appropriate.
4. Formalize protocols and improve the coordination of discharge planning.
5. Establish a Central Contact Center that would respond to community calls and
concerns for traditional street outreach and engagement and/or assertive community a
treatment. o
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Practitioners and Services. °'
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whether they are on the street, accessing one-stop centers, in emergency shelters or
transitional housing, or receiving permanent supportive services.
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11. Develop and execute a "rapid exit' strategy that focuses on early identification and
resolution of the barriers to housing through case management services in order to
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a percentage of new housing to be affordable to extremely-low and very low income N
residents.
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Government.
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19. Expand the capacity of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) so that
agencies may make better use of data, decrease time and effort at intake, and
enhance the planning and development functions of the Continuum of Care.
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20. Conduct periodic Homelessness 101 Training concerning community issues.
21. Increase awareness of the collaborative Justice Courts and the alternative
sentencing programs that provide alternative sentencing mechanism for defendants
experiencing homelessness.
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22. Implement an education campaign to make the community aware of the findings,
guiding principles, goals, and recommendations of this report. o
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be charged with coordinating and evaluating policies concerning all of the N
recommendations and related activities within this plan. o
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25.Appoint the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership 10-Year Planning
Committee as an advisory body to the Interagency Council on Homelessness for San o
Bernardino County and appoint representative(s) of the Homeless Partnership as N
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Program CD-1: Emergency Shelters
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The City supports a number of non-profit agencies that operate emergency shelters for the a
homeless. Emergency shelters provide the most basic needs of safe shelter and r
nourishment, as well as drop-in services, counseling, medical treatment, transportation
assistance, referrals to mental health and social service agencies, and assistance with W
finding appropriate permanent housing.
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Funding: ESG funds, CDBG funds, HPRP funds, In-Kind Private donations
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 200,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 40,000 units of assistance annually. o
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1)
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management, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, parenting classes, counseling) to help N
individuals and families re-establish independent living. These facilities also assist clients w
with finding permanent housing. d
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Funding: ESG funds, CDBG funds, HPRP funds, In-Kind Private donations
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 75,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the Q
next five years, for an average of 15,000 units of assistance annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1)
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Program CD-3: Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program is provided to individuals and/or families who must vacate
their substandard and unsafe housing unit. The property owners are required to bring their
housing units into compliance and their properties are inspected to ensure compliance.
Under the Rental Assistance Program, the Redevelopment Agency assists the evacuated N
families with the required first month's rent and security deposit. The replacement rental unit a
must be in sound, sanitary, and safe condition and pass a City inspection. o
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 650 households to be assisted over the next five a
years, for an average of 130 households assisted annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Availability(DH-1) a
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Many lower and moderate income households must defer utility payments or avoid using
utilities to afford critical items like health care and mortgage payments. The Utility °
Assistance Program assists San Bernardino City households that are at 50 percent of MFI N
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 1,000 households to be assisted over the next five
years, for an average of 200 households assisted annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Decent Housing/Availability(DH-1)
Program CD-5: Health Services
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Lower income households often lack access to quality affordable health care. The City funds
a variety of agencies that provide free or low cost medical services for lower income San x
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next five years, for an average of 1,500 units of assistance annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability(SL-1) .o
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Comprehensive service providers offer a range of programs that assist clients with their
various transportation, nutrition, technology, childcare and education needs. N
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 175,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 35,000 units of assistance annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability(SLA) a
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Program CD-7: Youth Services
It is important for the young people of the City of San Bernardino to have the opportunity to
engage in activities that enable them to develop self-esteem and reach their full potential.
The City will use CDBG funds to support the following types of youth services and activities:
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• Sports, fitness and recreation.
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 20,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 4,000 units of assistance annually. 0
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1) Ln
Program CD-8: Senior Services N
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Seniors are some of the City's most vulnerable residents. The City will use CDBG funds to
support the following types of senior programs and services: o
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• Nutrition and meal programs
• Recreational, educational and social opportunities
• Information and referral services
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 4,500 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 900 units of assistance annually. w
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1) C
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Every San Bernardino resident is guaranteed access to the judicial system and has certain 2
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to legal services empowers clients by giving them the tools; i.e., the legal documents and 0
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improve the lives of clients by helping them resolve domestic dispute, seek financial stability, N
and access the healthcare, dental, and developmental services needed for themselves and o
their minor dependents. N
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 1,750 units of assistance to be delivered over the t
next five years, for an average of 350 units of assistance annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1) Q
Program CD-10: Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Victims of domestic violence often require a variety of supportive services before they can
transition back to living independent, self-sufficient lives. These services include immediate
crisis intervention, follow-up services, one on one counseling, accompaniment and
advocacy services.
Funding: CDBG funds
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 1,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 200 units of assistance annually. o
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability (SL-1) a.
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All families with children, regardless of income, deserve an opportunity to work and attend a
school with the assurance that their children are in a safe and comfortable learning 5
environment. Quality affordable child care is therefore a critical need for all families in San o
Bernardino, especially for single-parent households whose child care options are more L)
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limited. The City will use CPD funds to support programs that provide children with a high
quality developmental program, one that teaches skills that go beyond learning to read and
write at an early age, and a stimulating environment that offers opportunities to explore, N
create, examine and question without concern for judgment, disapproval or criticism. t
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 10,000 units of assistance to be delivered over the
next five years, for an average of 2,000 units of assistance annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Suitable Living/Availability(SLA)
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The City of San Bernardino is one of the oldest communities in California. Much of San
Bernardino was developed 30 to 40 years ago and the City is laden with an aging w
infrastructure system, obsolete buildings, inadequate community facilities and deteriorating
neighborhood conditions. These conditions affect not only residents, but also local a
businesses.
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Approximately 12 percent of CDBG funding will be used for public improvements and
community facilities on an annualized basis. CDBG funding may only be used for projects
that benefit low moderate income neighborhoods, in other words, neighborhoods where 0
more than half (51 percent) of residents have incomes less than 80 percent of the Median
Family Income (MFI)for the San Bernardino County area. The City plans to focus most of its o
community facility and public improvements projects in these "area benefit" communities. o
Projects in "non-area benefit" communities will not be excluded; however, these projects N
must demonstrate eligibility based on the service area of the project. w
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The City's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (FY 2009 - FY 2014) identifies the E
City's proposed capital improvement projects, their estimated costs, and sources of funding
needed to provide the quality service and public improvements expected by the residents Q
and businesses of the City of San Bernardino. The CIP outlines the City's plan for targeted
public investments that support the revitalization of the City's older neighborhoods and
downtown San Bernardino, as well as new development projects that will create
employment for local residents.
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The San Bernardino Development Services Department is responsible for the maintenance
and improvement of the traffic control system, parks and recreation facilities, and public
facilities (which include fire stations, storm drains, and sewers). The Department will
continue its efforts to improve the living environment, improve accessibility (i.e. ADA
improvements), and prevent the deterioration of the transportation infrastructure in low and N
moderate income neighborhoods. The City will also continue its efforts to design and
construct storm drains needed to prevent flooding. a
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202,000 and covers a diverse service area of 59.3 miles. This service area covers Ln
approximately 19 miles of wild land interface area, a major rail yard, an international airport, o
the County Seat, a jail, two major mall complexes, and three major interstate freeways (10, N
215 and 210). Currently, the Department staffs twelve fire engine companies, two aerial s
truck companies, one heavy rescue, five 4-wheel drive brush engines, one hazardous
material response rig and one medic squad housed in twelve stations throughout the City. °
Fire Stations No. 221, 222, 224, 229, and 231 serve the City's low and moderate income d
areas(Figure 4). The City will use CDBG funds for the payment of fire equipment leases that
serve the low and moderate income areas.
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Program 1-2: Street and Street Lighting
Street and street lighting projects include efforts to extend and widen streets, street
resurfacing, construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalk, handicap ramps, bikeways, right of way
acquisition and street lighting systems. Since the City does not have sufficient funding to
complete all of the projects identified in its CIP, there is no way to guarantee which projects N
will be funded and ultimately completed. The following is a list of potential Street and Street
Lighting projects that may be completed in the upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan period
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Sewer projects include efforts to increase system capacity for new users, replace aging or t
obsolete systems and meet new regulatory requirements. Since the City does not have w
sufficient funding to complete all of the projects identified in its CIP, there is no way to
guarantee which projects will be funded and ultimately completed. The following is a list of a.
potential sewer projects that may be completed in the upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan a
period within the low and moderate income areas:
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Storm drain projects include efforts to install new storm drain systems (per the City's
Comprehensive Storm Drain Master Plan)and replace aging or obsolete systems. Since the
City does not have sufficient funding to complete all of the projects identified in its CIP, there
is no way to guarantee which projects will be funded and ultimately completed. The following N
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funding to complete all of the projects identified in its CIP, there is no way to guarantee •;
which of the projects will be funded and ultimately completed. The following is a list of
potential Traffic Control projects that may be completed in the upcoming five-year cc
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• Traffic Signal Installations at various locations
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• Installation of Solar-Powered Speed Signs at various locations
• Installation of Pedestrian Signals at various locations
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and State aid, State Gas Tax Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Traffic Systems Fees 0
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 5 projects to be completed over the next five years,
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and fields, fielding lighting, recreation buildings, Park's restroom buildings and playground
equipment. Since the City does not have sufficient funding to complete all of the projects Q
identified in its CIP, there is no way to guarantee which of the projects will be funded and
ultimately completed. The following is a list of potential Parks and Recreation projects that
may be completed in the upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan period within the low and
moderate income areas:
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• Tree Plantings at various locations
• Replacement of Equipment at various Community Centers
• Design and Engineering Services at various locations
• Expansion and Renovations at various Senior Centers
• Soccer Field Construction at various locations u
• Restroom Renovations at various locations o
• Fencing and Lighting Upgrades at various locations a
• Concrete and Lighting Installations at various locations
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• Irrigation System upgrades at various locations
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the San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (SBETA) and private enterprise to
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of business leaders and educators. SBETA serves both the employer seeking trainable
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mission is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of San Bernardino by attracting and
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Program ED-1: San Bernardino Library Literacy Program
The San Bernardino Library Literacy Program provides free, individualized literacy services
and materials to residents in a non-threatening, confidential, student-centered environment,
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in order to equip participants with life-long learning skills and prepare them for personal,
family, career and community success. One-on-one tutoring and small group sessions are
offered by trained volunteers to qualified adult learners in areas of basic reading, math,
spelling and computer literacy.
Funding: CDBG funds N
Five-Year Objective: Estimated 250 persons to be assisted over the next five years, a
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(IESBFDC) Loan Guarantee Program
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support in the form of a guarantee to induce a lender to lend. The program places special o
emphasis on women and minority-owned businesses, as well as businesses located in U
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designated enterprises zones. To be eligible, business must: (1) be unable to obtain
financing without the guarantee, and (2) demonstrate repayment ability with adequate °
collateral support. Guarantees can be issued on short term loans, revolving and contract N
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 25 businesses to be assisted over the next five
years, for an average of 5 businesses assisted annually.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Availability (EO-1)
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The SBA 7A-Grow America Fund Program provides loans to small businesses. This x
program is available countywide and can provide 100 percent financing for up to $1 million. W
The program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing which may be utilized for property
acquisition, construction, building renovations or leasehold improvements, debt refinancing, a
capital equipment and working capital. Repayment ability from cash flow of the business is a d
primary criterion in the loan evaluation, but good character, management capability, and a
collateral are also important considerations. Eligible business must demonstrate at least o
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Program ED-4: Business Incentive & Downtown Revitalization/ Fagade Program
The Business Incentive Grant Program assists business owners, tenants, and property
owners to enhance the "curb appeal" of their business storefront by providing funds to
complete exterior improvements. The program also provides grants to help business owners
retain their current employment levels or expand their current employment levels. The N
program offers grants reimbursements that are not-to-exceed $10,000. The applicant will be
required to match this grant dollar for dollar and will be reimbursed at the completion of all P
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 125 businesses to be assisted over the next five
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who create jobs, increase sales tax revenues, or increase property values by refunding a N
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In 2006, the City, its Redevelopment Agency, and HUD executed Section 108 loan x
documents for an award of $7.5 million. The loan was utilized for the acquisition of 22
blighted and socially problematic four-plex apartment dwellings in the North Arden Guthrie
Area. Together with other redevelopment funds of approximately $7.5 million, tenants have a
now been relocated into safe and sanitary housing, the structures demolished, and the land 2
will be made available to a master developer (Home Depot) for the purpose of constructing
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(formerly known as the CinemaStar) in the amount of $9 million to repay the original HUD
108 Loan of $4.6 million and provide necessary funds for new technology upgrades and N
remodeling by Maya Cinemas North America, Inc. The Project will include: new furniture o
and fixtures, carpeting, tile, counter-tops, paintwork, new seating, new digital projection N
equipment, movie screens and sound equipment, correction of American with Disabilities
Act deficiencies, expansion of the main lobby and installation of equipment and expansion of E
one Wax auditorium. The term of the Section 108 financing will be seven years with
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Five-Year Objective: Estimated 475 jobs created/retained upon completion.
Performance Measure/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Availability (EO-1)
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Program ED-7: California Theatre
The Redevelopment Agency owns and contracts out the maintenance of the Historic
California of the Performing Arts Theatre (the "Theatre"). The Agency is currently in the
process of conducting a series of renovation improvements for the Theatre. The
improvements include, but are not limited to the following items: installation of a fire in
protection sprinkler system, structural support system for front entry and installation of a pull
pipe system. This project will facilitate the creation, promotion, and retention of over 1,400 0
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the tax base. Activities include the production of print marketing materials, advertising and Q
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shows and exhibitions and the production of a weekly, business oriented, television show 3
targeted towards the business community. In addition, the Agency and the City will facilitate
the development of the proposed projects and planning efforts summarized in Table 42.
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ARCO AM/PM Inland Center Drive Utility Undergrounding 10 Q
ARCO AM/PM New Business Construction 9
Arrowhead Central Credit Union New Business Construction 400 x
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Hilton Garden Inn New Business Construction 35
Inland Behavioral Health New Construction 400
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F. Planning and Administration
During the upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to administer
the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs in compliance with program regulations and
requirements. Up to 20 percent of CDBG funds can be used by the City to support the
general administration of the CDBG program.
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The City's Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Strategy can be summarized as follows: (1)
Coordinating public and private efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards and protect
young children; (2) Integrating lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into existing -
housing programs; (3) Public awareness through educational materials and programs; and
(4) Education and advocacy and (5) lead base eradication to the extent finances are 0
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housing inspection and rehabilitation programs. The Economic Development Agency (EDA)
provides referrals to and works cooperatively with the County's Lead-Based Paint Removal r
Program to coordinate efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards through testing. The o
County also receives funds from the State Department of Community Services for the
development of education and to raise awareness of lead-based paint. Additionally, .5
educational materials are provided to residents through the San Bernardino Redevelopment
Agency's Rehabilitation Program, which informs residents of lead hazards, as well as how to
get tested, report, and remove the hazard. The Agency is also remediating and stabilizing to
80 percent of rehabilitated properties by the removal or encapsulation of lead-based paint.
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regulations, by developing and adopting a new Zoning Code that unified and simplified the o.
City's development regulations and processes. That effort was followed by a reorganization d
of the City to unify the various development-related departments into a single Development M
Services Department and a one-stop permit counter. N
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Municipal Code in order to further reduce barriers to affordable housing: r
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codifying the development and lot consolidation incentives proposed in the General Plan
Land Use Element Corridor Improvement Program. The four Corridor Strategic Areas,
Mount Vernon, E Street, Baseline, and Highland, are generally characterized by r
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underperforming strip commercial, vacant or underutilized parcels, deteriorating structures, a
and inconsistent facades and signage. The Corridor Improvement Program is an optional
package of policies, regulations, and incentives intended to stimulate investment and
development in the Corridor Strategic Areas. While the underlying land use designations still
apply, the property owner may request, and the City may choose to apply, aspects of the
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Corridor Improvement Program necessary to achieve the desired results. Key incentives
include: allowing increased densities for housing and mixed-use projects within 500 feet of a
transit stop, increasing density and FARs for mixed-use projects that replace strip
commercial on arterials, and increased density for projects that combine parcels (lot
consolidation). Furthermore, Code Enforcement activities in this area will encourage
violators to demolish unsafe buildings through existing demolition programs and educate
property owners of new opportunities available through the Corridor Improvement Program.
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The City will amend the Development Code to incentivize lot consolidation for projects that
promise to commit to management plans and provide on-site management. Small, individual �?
lots offer limited development potential, and generally cannot support on-site property -0
management. Development opportunities could be increased through a small-lot 5
consolidation program that offers a 15 percent density bonus to projects with a residential o
component that are committing to a maintenance plan and having on-site management. This U
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development code to reflect the latest amendments to State density bonus law. Density
bonus provisions reward developers providing affordable housing to seniors or families with
an increase in density and reduced building requirements, such as reduced parking,
reduced setbacks, and other factors that decrease the cost of housing production. Density
bonus projects can be an important source of housing for lower and moderate income �?
households.
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Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance. The City of San Bernardino does not currently a
have a formal process for requesting exemptions from government regulations for the d
purpose of creating housing accessible to disabled persons. A Reasonable Accommodation
Ordinance will enact a process for disabled individuals (or those acting on their behalf) to 0
make requests for reasonable accommodation for relief from burdensome land use, zoning, o
or building laws, rules, policies, practices, and/or procedures. U
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shelters in the definitions section of the Development Code, and create development and
management standards in accordance with Senate Bill 2. E
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The City will amend the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent
supportive housing and permit these uses based on unit type, in accordance with Senate Bill
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Streamlined Processing
The City is committed to continuing the streamlining of development activities and
regulations and will continue to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use
constraints, particularly as related to the provision of new housing and rehabilitation of
existing housing. The City is considering amendments to the Municipal Code that will allow N
increased administrative authority for staff or Zoning Administrator to grant discretionary
approvals for housing projects, administrative relief for lower cost housing and density P
bonus programs, and deviations from the Development Code for lower cost and senior =
housing projects. In addition, the City will continue to evaluate fees to identify those that may
be waived and/or decreased in order to encourage lower cost and senior citizen housing.
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for the development and implementation of all of the City's housing and community LO
development programs. The Agency is responsible for the preparation and implementation o
of the five-year Consolidated Plan, annual Action Plans, and any amendments to either N
Plan. In addition, the Agency is responsible for preparing the Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPERs), which reports the progress achieved during a o
given fiscal year. 3
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Implementation of the Consolidated Plan requires the efficient leveraging of multiple funding
sources — federal, state, local, and private resources. These funds create housing and
economic opportunities for low and moderate income households, particularly those with
special needs.
The City and EDA will continue to aggressively attract housing development to ensure that
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Consolidated Plan's goals. The City and EDA will also continue to coordinate the execution w
of a regional homeless assistance plan with a countywide Homeless Coalition and the
Community Action Partners of San Bernardino County. These groups include: a
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The participation of the City and EDA in this cooperative effort enables and facilitates the
delivery of homeless services and resources through effective networking. In addition, any
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development of homeless services outside the city limits serves to lessen the City's
homeless problems.
Gaps in Service Delivery System
The most significant gap in the service delivery system is the lack of sufficient funding to y
address the City's extensive needs. To bridge this gap, the City actively pursues additional c
funding opportunities for housing and community development. The City also encourages a`
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and organizations. For example, the Agency coordinates the development and execution of o
a regional homeless assistance plan with a countywide Homeless Coalition and a Local U
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supportive service providers to use all available resources to the maximum levels of
effectiveness. Meetings with these agencies will occur regularly throughout the fiscal year -
to endorse applications for funding and to discuss cooperative ventures. The City and EDA
will also continue dialogue and project coordination with the various public/private agencies
involved in implementing the City's housing goals in order to receive input on regulations,
codes, and ordinances that could potentially have adverse effects on the development of
affordable housing.
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The City of San Bernardino follows strict internal monitoring procedures to ensure funds are w
used appropriately and effectively. Subrecipients are monitored through quarterly reports
and onsite visits by the grants coordinator. Affordable housing development projects are a.
monitored to ensure compliance with housing quality standards with City staff performing
site visits, inspections, and auditing tenant files. In addition, property management is
required to submit reports documenting compliance with income restrictions. -
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assistance to in conformance with 24 CFR 91.230. Findings will be provided as part of the LO
CAPER Report, due to HUD annually. The report will describe the current status of planned N
activities, as described in the Plan, as well as other information that describes the progress c
and successes of activities. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan priorities will be evaluated N
through a comparison of the goals set out for the fiscal year and the productivity
characteristics and completion data for each program or activity implemented for the
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The City has been continually working to develop a system that measures productivity and
program impact.
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Productivity
The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) is used to track expenditures
and accomplishments of CDBG and HOME funds. This information is subsequently used by
staff to prepare the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and to
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measures program impact. Program impact reflects the extent to which activities yield the
desired results in the community or in the lives of persons assisted.
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change in conditions, skills, knowledge, status, etc. Outcomes could include improved cc
quality or quantity of local affordable housing stock, improved or revitalized neighborhoods CD
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quantitative accomplishments how their programs and/or activities provide a more x
comprehensive, far reaching level of improvement to each individual benefiting from the use
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