City of Culver City, California
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee’s recommendation for the allocation of CDBG
funds for the fiscal year (”FY”) 2009-10; (2) adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing
of the 2009-10 application for funding from the CDBG program; and (3) approve
CDBG Reimbursable Contract with the County of Los Angeles concerning Culver
City’s FY 2009-10 CDBG Allocation.
PROCEDURE:
1. Mayor seeks a motion to receive and file the affidavit and notice of publication.
2. Mayor calls on staff for a brief report or asks Council members if they have
questions of staff on this subject.
3. Mayor seeks a motion to open the Public Hearing and calls upon the public for
comments.
4. Mayor seeks a motion to close the Public Hearing.
5. City Council discusses the matter and takes the appropriate actions concerning
the recommendations or specifically approves changes.
BACKGROUND:
Meeting Date: 1/12/09 Item Number: PH-1
AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING - (1) Allocation of 2009-10 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; (2) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing
the Filing of the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Application for Funding from the CDBG
Program; and (3) Approval of CDBG Reimbursable Contract with the County of
Los Angeles Concerning Culver City’s FY 2009-10 CDBG Allocation.
Contact Person/Dept.: Kriss Casanova /
CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5769
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Master E-Mail Notification List (12/22/08 and 01/07/09), Culver City
Homeowners’ Associations on 12/22/08, and CDBG Advisory Committee Members and
Alternates. Legal Notice was published in the Culver City News on 12/18/08 and
posted at various City locations.
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (01/05/09)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/06/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (01/06/09)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (01/07/09) City of Culver City, California
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The 1974 Housing Act authorized the granting of "blocks" of funds to eligible
applicant municipalities nationwide to be used in certain broad categories of
activities in the areas of housing and community development. Culver City has
participated in the CDBG program as a member of the Los Angeles Urban County
Entitlement and, to date, has completed thirty-four (34) application cycles of Block
Grant funds. During that time, the City has received allocations in excess of $11
million. These funds have been used to construct the Senior Center, improve the
City’s streetscape and infrastructure and modify City facilities to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates. CDBG funds have also been
applied to the administration of the CDBG program and to positions providing
programs and services for people with disabilities.
To comply with CDBG citizen participation requirements, City Council formed the
Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBGAC). The
CDBGAC meets annually to evaluate the projects and activities proposed to be
funded; hear public comment; and then prioritize and make a recommendation to
the City Council as to which to fund. The CDBGAC orientation meeting was held on
December 3, 2008. The CDBGAC conducted a public hearing on December 17,
2008, during which the CDBGAC received public comment before issuing project
priority and funding recommendations for FY 2009-10.
DISCUSSION:
The estimated funding amount is approximately $303,516 for FY 2009-10. The
actual allocation will be finalized by the County in late March after the submission of
the City’s CDBG application. Of the total estimated allocation for FY 2009-10,
$180,850 is obligated for the repayment of the Section 108 Loan, which was used to
partially fund construction of the City’s Senior Center. Approximately $122,000
remains available to fund other CDBG projects. CDBGAC made their
recommendations at the December 17th meeting as to how the remainder of the
funds should be utilized.
Attached is information that describes program regulations and eligibility criteria, as
well as project descriptions for FY 2009-10 submitted by various City departments.
Per CDBG regulations, CDBG funding for public service projects is capped at 15%
of the City’s FY 2009-10 total allocations, and funding for general administration of
the CDBG program is capped at 10%. Also, as in prior years, proposed CDBG
projects must meet a minimum budget of $10,000 to be considered. If the estimated
funding amount is less than the anticipated level, adjustments will be made
accordingly to capital, administration, and public service project allocations.
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PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2009-10
The following recommendations were made by the CDBGAC for the allocation of FY
2009-10 CDBG funding:
Priority 1: Senior Center Section 108 Loan Repayment ($180,850): A Section 108
loan in the amount of $2,020,000 was used to partially fund construction of the City’s
Senior Center. The amount allotted for repayment of the loan in FY 2009-10 is
$180,850. The payment is taken directly from the City’s allocation of CDBG funding.
The obligation to repay this loan will conclude with the final payment in August 2014.
Priority 2: CDBG General Administration Authority ($30,350): This project is a
priority of the Community Development Department, whose staff, along with
Accounting Division staff, has primary responsibility for the administration and
management of the City’s annual CDBG funding allocation. CDBG guidelines allow
the City to apply up to 10% of the entitlement funds for administration, which
includes administrative, accounting and public participation costs. The CDBGAC
recommends that $30,350, the full amount allowable under CDBG regulations, be
used for the reimbursement of all eligible costs associated with the administration of
the City’s CDBG program.
Priority 3: Disability Services Specialist ($45,527): The funding for this project is a
priority of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the
Disability Advisory Committee. This position has been funded in part with CDBG
money for the past 24 years. The Disability Services Specialist assists in the
identification of available community services, and implements, conducts and
facilitates services and programs for Culver City residents with disabilities.
CDBGAC recommends funding of $45,527, the full amount allowable under CDBG
regulations. The General Fund has historically funded the difference.
Priority 4: Renovation of the Playground at Veterans’ Memorial Park ($46,789) - This
project proposes to renovate the playground at Veterans’ Memorial Park for ADA
accessibility. The CDBGAC recommends all additional CDBG funding allotted to the
City be contributed to this project. In accordance with HUD regulations, CDBG
funds may be used to pay for the removal of existing “material and architectural
barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or severely disabled
persons to public facilities and improvements.” Therefore, improving the park to
allow for ADA accessibility is an eligible cost but the improvement of playground
equipment is not.
The budget for the entire project is approximately $350,000, of which $110,000 have
already been secured. Receiving the anticipated $46,789 in CDBG funding will bring
total project funds to approximately $157,000. The Department of Parks, Recreation City of Culver City, California
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and Community Services (PRCS) will apply for a matching grant to secure additional
funding. If the City is not awarded the grant, then the project will be completed in a
phased approach with CDBG funding used in accordance with HUD regulations. The
project can be extended if the funding for the equipment portion has not been
committed or goes beyond the end of FY 09-10.
OTHER PROJECT REQUESTS
Listed below, and ranked in priority by the CDBGAC, are other funding requests,
which exceed the anticipated amount of the CDBG funds to be received in FY 2009-
10. However, if for any reason renovation of the Veterans’ Memorial Park playground
is not accepted by HUD as a project, then the CDBGAC recommends the Boise and
Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Installation Project as first priority and additional funding
be applied to the Countdown Pedestrian Signals.
• Priority 5: Boise and Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Installation Project -
Department of Public Works staff is proposing to plant six (6) new street trees
along the eastside of Boise Avenue and six (6) new street trees along Atlantic
Avenue ($12,960).
• Priority 6: Countdown Pedestrian Signals - This project proposed by the
Department of Public Works consists of having City staff install 176 countdown
pedestrian signals at 23 intersections. A regular 4-way intersection requires
eight (8) countdown pedestrian signals at a cost of approximately $250 each for
a total project cost of $48,400.
• Priority 7: The Sidewalk Replacement Project – This project consists of removing
and replacing uplifted or damaged sidewalks on portions of Colonial Avenue,
Wasatch Avenue, and Boise Avenue (all between Washington Place and
Washington Boulevard). The total CDBG funding request is $49,830 which is the
entire cost of the project.
• Purchase and Installation of Loop System - Proposed by the Disability Advisory
Committee, this project would purchase and install a Loop System at the City
Council Chambers and at Veterans Memorial Park Auditorium at a cost of
$12,000. The Loop System is an assisted listening device that allows individuals
with hearing aides to hear the signal coming from a centralized intersection
microphone. Per staff and committee research, it was determined at the
CDBGAC meeting that this was not the most effective technology to assist the
hearing impaired and the item was pulled.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Approval of the CDBGAC’s recommendations could result in an impact to the City’s
General Fund. The position of Disability Services Specialist can be funded through
CDBG at the maximum expenditure for public services of $45,527, but leaves a need
for approximately an additional $38,000 that the CDBGAC requests be backfilled by
the General Fund, which has historically funded the difference. Funding would be
appropriated through the upcoming FY 09-10 budget process. With CDBGAC’s
recommendation to fund the renovation of the Veterans’ Memorial Park Playground,
additional grant source funding to complete the entire project will be applied for by
the PRCS Department, who will manage the project.
SUMMARY OF 2006-07 CDBGAC FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Priority Project Title Recommended Funding
Priority 1 Senior Center 108 Loan Repayment $180,850
Priority 2 CDBG General Administration $ 30,350
Priority 3 Disability Services Specialist $ 45,527
Priority 4 Renovation of Vets Playground $ 46,789
TOTAL CDBGAC RECOMMENDATIONS: $303,516
ESTIMATED AVAILABLE FUNDING: $303,516
(Est. Allocation + Unprogrammed Funds)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution authorizing the filing of the City’s 2009-10 CDBG
application.
2. Minutes of the CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing conducted on
December 17, 2008.
3. Committee funding recommendations for FY 2009-10.
4. Information provided to CDBGAC.
MOTION:
That the City Council: City of Culver City, California
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1. Approve the FY 2009-10 CDBG projects, including procedures for
accommodating changes in anticipated CDBG funding and CDBG Advisory
Committee modifications, as set forth in this staff report (or as amended this
evening); and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the filing of the FY 2009-10 application for funding
from the Community Development Block Grant Program, including all
certifications; and
3. Designate the City Manager as the authorized City official to execute and file all
documents pertaining to the CDBG program, including making minor adjustments
to project funding to address the actual 2009-10 CDBG Allocation; and
4. Approve the CDBG Reimbursable Contract with the County of Los Angeles
concerning Culver City’s FY 2009-10 CDBG Allocation; and,
5. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.
MEETING DATE: January 12, 2009
AGENDA ITEM:
Public Hearing Regarding (1) Allocation of
2009-10 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds and (2) Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing the Filing of the 2009-10
Application for Funding from the CDBG
Program.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution authorizing the filing of the City's 2009-10 1-3
CDBG application.
2. Minutes of the CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing 4-8
conducted on December 17, 2008.
3. Committee funding recommendations for FY 2009-10. 9
4. Information provided to CDBGAC. 10-45RESOLUTION NO, 2009-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AS
PART OF THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY — INCLUDING
PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS (2009-2010)
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City, a municipal corporation within the State of
California, operating under a Charter filed in the office of the Secretary of State June 30,
2006, possess legal authority to apply for Federal Assistance under the Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles to join the Urban County for purposes of applying for Community
Development Block Grant funds.
NOW. THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows:
1. In compliance with State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300, et seq., it is
determined that the project activities for the 2009-2010 program year are categorically
exempt activities.
2. The objectives for the conduct of the 2009-2010 Community
Development Program are as follows:
A. To stabilize and preserve existing residential neighborhoods,
preventing and eliminating blight by improving supportive public facilities.
B. To provide funding for projects servicing the elderly, the disabled
and youth, which includes the City position of Disability Services Specialist.
3. The projects and dollar amounts in order of priority for 2009-2010,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby approved
and adopted and shall serve as the basis for filing the application for Federal Assistance.
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4. The filing of an application for Federal Assistance under the Community
Development Block Grant program for 2009-2010 as part of the Los Angeles Urban County,
including Program Certifications, is hereby authorized.
5_ The City Manager of the City of Culver City or his/her designee is hereby
designated and directed as the authorized representative of the City of Culver City to act in
connection with the application, to execute documents relating to the application, and to
provide such additional information as may be required.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of .2009.
SCOTT MALSIN, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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1. Transfer to Sec. 108 Payment
2. General Administration at 10% of Allocation
3. Public Service at 15% of Allocation
4. Renovation of Veterans Memorial Playground
TOTAL CDBGAC RECOMMENDATIONS:
$ 180,850
$ 30,350
$ 45,527
$ 46,789
$ 303,516
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CDBGAC)
PUBLIC HEARING #1
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
Dan Patacchia Room, Culver City City Hall
Chair Taylor convened the CDBGAC (the "Committee") called the meeting
to order at 7:01 P.M. on December 17, 2008.
Call to Order
The Committee opened the meeting with a moment of silence to honor
and remember those in uniform who are serving our country around the
globe, as well as service member families.
The audience joined the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Present:
CDBGAC
Roll Call
Vernon Taylor, Chairman (Advisory Committee of Redevelopment)
Vicki Daly Redholtz, Vice Chairman (PRCS Commission)
Jacob Harris (Teen Center — Member)
Linda Frost, (Planning Commission - Member)
Martha Gunther (Culver City Homeowners Association - Member)
Robyn Tenesap (Disabilty Advisory Committee — Member)
John Kuechle, (Planning Commission - Alternate)
Joel Forman (Advisory Committee of Redevelopment - Alternate)
Brianna Saez (YMCA — Youth in Government —Alternate)
Absent:
• Anita Shapiro, PRCS Commission
• Barbara Effros-Schwartz, Disability Advisory Committee
Staff
Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager/CDBG Administrator
Michael Pasternak, Management Analyst
Armando Abrego, Disability Services Manager
Patrick Reynolds, Parks Manager
Darren Uhl, Disability Services Specialist
Hong Wang, Senior Civil Engineer
No community members, Culver City residents or business owners
attended.
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December 17, 2008
Chair Taylor commended Staff on its community outreach efforts, and then
commenced the Public Hearing by asking for the Secretary's Report. Kriss
Casanova, CDBG Administrator / Economic Development Manager,
presented the Secretary's Report to the Committee. Ms. Casanova
introduced Staff working on CDBG, provided an overview of the CDBG
program, Staffs proposed projects for FY 2009-2010, and the program's
administrative constraints; the audience was also notified that the
Committee's role was to prioritize projects with specified dollar amounts.
Secretary's
Report
Moved by Ms. Redholtz, seconded by Mr. Harris and unanimously carried
that the Secretary's Report as of December 17, 2008, be received and filed.
Chair Taylor opened the Hearing up for public comment and questions for
Staff.
Public Hearing
open
Mr. Forman asked what the most efficient number of projects would be.
Ms. Casanova responded that the Committee should put efficiencies aside
and focus on what they thought was best for the community, but that it
was important that the project be feasible to complete.
Ms. Redholtz asked whether the Loop System project could be installed in
City Council Chambers only. Mr. Abrego recognized that the project was
requested by the Disability Advisory Committee and spoke to the
challenges Staff has faced in receiving installation cost estimates for the
System. Mr. Abrego acknowledged that Staff could not find such a system
in use anywhere in the Los Angeles region.
Ms. Redoltz asked what funding was in place for the Vets Playground
project and whether it could be accomplished with partial CDBG funding.
Mr. Reynolds initially responded that Staff would move forward once 100%
of funding was in place, but later retracted that statement and concluded
that a phased approach to building the playground was feasible. Mr.
Abrego responded that, with CDBG monies included, the Playground would
have an estimated $160,000 in funding.
Chair Taylor questioned whether the proposed Vet's Playground project
would take away from existing open-space, and whether it would be made
of "green" materials. Mr. Reynolds responded that little open space need
be reclaimed and that all equipment would be made of sustainable
materials.
Mr. Harris asked how long the Vets Playground project would take to
complete and when it would need its next renovation. Mr. Reynolds
responded that the Playground will take 6-8 weeks to build with a 15-25
year lifetime.
Ms. Redholtz asked if the Vets Playground project has community support.
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December 17, 2008
Mr. Reynolds responded that the Great Parks Association participated in
the concept and committed to help fund it, and that the design phase will
include public participation.
Ms. Frost questioned why the Parks, Recreation and Services Department
had revised its initial estimate for the Vets Playground project from
S500,000 to $350,000. Mr. Reynolds responded that Staff knows of similar
scale projects completed for $350,000.
Mr. Forman asked how many Culver City Parks have this type of equipment
and why concentrate on Vets and not other playgrounds. Mr. Reynolds
informed the Committee that Parks had performed a City-wide playground
audit, and that Vets deserved first consideration because of its visibility,
inaccessibility, and outdated materials.
Ms. Tenesap commented that she had visited the areas where Public
Works proposed its projects and that she didn't find the conditions of
those areas too bad. Ms. Tenesap thought that the Public Works' projects
were limited in scope, while the Vets Playground benefitted all.
Mr. Kuechle commented that the last CDBG project to get cut from FY
2008-2009 was the Atlantic and Boise Ave. Street Trees project. Mr.
Kuechle encouraged the Committee to recommend the project for this
year's funding cycle because of its long-term benefit.
Chair Taylor called for Public Works to present its projects. The Chair asked
in relation to the proposal for Street Trees about reaching out to the Boy
Scouts or other non-profit organizations. Mr. Wong gave an overview of
Public Works' project proposals and promoted the pedestrian signals as
the best project due to savings with City staff being able to install the
signals, flexibility to work with funding and a quick turn around period.
Ms. Frost asked what the impetus was for the Pedestrian Signal Crosswalks
project. Mr. Wang responded that the signals were needed at busy
intersections, especially those with bus stops, based on Engineering
Division recommendations.
Mr. Forman commented that an earthquake will destroy a lot of sidewalks
and that local service clubs such as the Exchange Club also do tree
plantings.
Chair called for presentation regarding the Disability Services Coordinator
position. Mr. Uhl ran through various projects and services offered by the
Disability Services Coordinator.
Chair asked for any written or electronic public comments. No comments
were recorded.
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December 17, 2008
Moved by Ms Gunther, seconded by Ms. Redholtz and unanimously carried
that the Public Hearing be closed to further public comment.
Motion to close
Public Hearing.
Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Ms. Tenesap and unanimously carried
that the Committee approve the allocation of CDBG funds for the Section
108 loan repayment, General Administration, and Disability Services
Specialist projects.
Motion to
approve Section
108 Loan
Repayment,
General
Administration,
and Disability
Services
Specialist
projects.
Ms. Redholtz commented that the PRCS Department is the first to receive
budget cuts and that the parks provide a regional service; designated Vets
Playground project as highest priority and suggested that all CDBG money
go towards the Playground.
Mr. Harris commented that parks project will beautify the City; designated
Vets Playground project as highest priority and suggested that all CDBG
money go towards the Playground.
Ms. Frost commented that the Parks project stretches dollars and serves
the greatest number of community members; designated Vets Playground
project as highest priority and suggested that all CDBG money go towards
the Playground.
Ms. Casanova suggested that the Committee and Staff consider phasing of
the Vets Playground project before voting on recommendations. Mr.
Abrego asked for creative control in how project phasing should be
implemented.
Mr. Harris prioritized: 1. Playground, 2. Street Trees, 3. Sidewalks, 4.
Crosswalks
Ms. Redholtz prioritized: 1. Playground, 2. Street Trees, 3. Crosswalks, 4.
Sidewalks
Ms. Tenesap prioritized: 1. Playground, 2. Street Trees, 3. Crosswalks and
Sidewalks divide the money
Ms. Frost prioritized: 1. Playground, 2. Street Trees, 3. Crosswalks
Mr. Taylor prioritized: 1. Playground, 2. Crosswalks 3. Street Trees
Moved by Ms. Redholtz, seconded by Mr. Harris, opposed by Mr. Taylor, Motion to
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December 17, 2008
and passed by acclamation that the Committee recommend all CDBG
money for FY 2009-2010 be put towards the Playground project, with
funding for Street Trees as the 2 nd priority and Crosswalks as 3 rd priority,
allocate entire FY
2009-2010
funding to Vets
Playground
project.
Moved by Ms. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Harris and unanimously carried
that the Committee accept Staffs recommended motion that an increase
in CDBG allocation be programmed as follows:
a) That the CDBG projects experiencing budget shortfalls receive the
additional allocation (funding subject to approval by City
Manager).
b) That additional CDBG funds not needed for the above purposes be
allocated to other eligible projects as determined by City Council.
Motion to accept
Staffs FY 200-
2010 CDBG
Program
Moved by Ms. Redholtz, seconded by Ms. Gunther and unanimously
carried that the Committee accept transmitted copy of the minutes.
Motion to accept
transmitted copy
of minutes.
,
Ms. Casanova thanked the Committee and wished them Happy Holidays.
Chair Taylor voiced his well wishes to both the Staff and Committee.
Moved by Ms. Redholtz, seconded by Ms. Gunther and unanimously
carried that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 9:05 P.M.
Adjournment.
Respectfully Submitted:
Kriss Casanova
Community Development Block Grant Administrator
Accepted by:
Mr. Vernon Taylor, Chair
CDBG Advisory Committee
5CDBG FY 2009-10 PROJECT REQUESTS
1. ESTIMATED 2009-10 CDBG GRANT ALLOCATION
• Estimated $303,516.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 PROJECT REQUESTS
• The Public Service funding maximum is 15% of the annual allocation, or
$45,527.
• The General Administration funding maximum is 10% of the annual allocation, or
$30,350.
PROJECT TYPE PROJECT
FUNDING
REQUESTS
Council
Commitment
Annual repayment for $2 million Section 108
Loan for Senior Center Project
$180,850
CDD/Priority/
Administration
General Administration for CDBG (10% of
allocation maximum)
$30,350
Public Service Disability Services Staff $45,527
Subtotal:
$256,727
The Following Projects are listed in priority order
Priority #1 Renovation of Veterans Memorial Park $46,789
Priority #2 Boise & Atlantic Ave. Street Tree Installation $12,960
Priority #3 Countdown Pedestrian Signals $48,400
Priority #4 Sidewalk Replacement $45,300
Capital Subtotal:
$153,449
TOTAL REQUESTED FUNDING
$410,176
(Priority, Public Service, Capital)
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Estimated 2009-10 CDBG Allocation: $303,516
Section 108 Loan Payment: $180,850
Public Service Maximum: $45,527
Administrative Maximum: $30,350
Capital Projects: $46,789
TOTAL: $303,516elditeAdCIT
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT
for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Preparation of the 2009-10 Culver City Community Development Plan for Federal CDBG
funding, Title I of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, as amended.
A public hearing will be held by the Culver City Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee to obtain public comments and/or suggestions on how to allocate the City's projected
estimated 2009-10 CDBG allocation of $303,516. The City has committed $180,850 for the
2009-10 scheduled payment for the $2 million Section 108 Loan on behalf of the Senior Center
Construction Project. The resulting 2009-10 Culver City CDBG balance is an estimated $122,666
The Public Hearing will be held:
December 17, 2008 at 7 pm
Culver City City Hall, 9770 Culver Boulevard
Dan Patacchia Conference Room, First Floor
(Parking entrance off Duquesne Avenue)
All City residents, as well as those who work or conduct business in Culver City, are encouraged
to attend and be heard on the City's housing and community development needs. Subject to
federal income eligibility requirements, CDBG monies can be used for neighborhood public
improvements (for example, streets, sidewalks, street lights, etc.), accessibility modifications for
the disabled to public facilities, grant administration and citizen participation. The public service
projects funding maximum is 15% of the City's 2009-10 allocation, which is estimated to be
$45,527 For more information on project eligibility, please see the attached federal regulations.
Also included is a chart indicating, by household size, income limits for CDBG project eligibility.
In light of pre-existing City priorities, the City Council has decided that it is not feasible to use
CDBG funds for private non-profit agencies' programs.
Those who prefer to submit comments in writing may do so by December 15, 2008. Write to:
Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager
Culver City City Hall-9770 Culver Boulevard, 3 rd Floor, Culver City, CA 90232
kriss.casanovaa,culverci or
All written comments will be brought to the attention of the CDBG Advisory Committee and the
City Council.
* City Hall is accessible to the disabled. To request a specific accommodation, please call the Culver City
Coordinator of Disability Services at (310) 253-6729 or TDD (310) 253-6735.
Page 1Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prouant Baekuound
The 1974 Housing Act (as amended) adopted by Congress authorized, amon g; other things, the
granting of "blocks" of funds to eligible applicant municipalities nationwide to be used in certain
broad categories of activities in the areas of housing and community development. Since passage
of the 1974 Act, there have been thirty-four (34) completed application cycles of Block Grant
funds; the next application will be prepared following public input and City Council authorization,
which will include community development objectives and prioritized projects for 2009-10
(subject to federal funds being available).
The City of Culver City has received funds from each of the thirty-four (34) funding cycles. To
date, the City has been awarded allocations of Block Grant funds as follows:
Application Year Program Year Funds Approved
1 St Year 1975-76 $ 95,000
2 nd Year
rd
D Year
1976-77
1977-78
$ 114,537
$ 345,000
4th year
1978-79 $ 361,746
5th Year 1979-80 $ 372,129
6th year
1980-81 $ 375,820
7th year
1981-82 $ 361,201
8th Year 1982-83
•
31.2,703
9th Year 1983-84 $ 303,839
10th Year 1984-85 $ 376,591
11 th Year 1985-86 $ 369,068
12 th Year 1986-87 $ 315,018
13 th Year 1987-88 $ 313,261
14th Year 1988-89 $ 294,068
15 th year
1989-90 $ 303,267
16th Year 1990-91 $ 291,261
17th Year 1991-92 $ 322,076
18th Year 1992-93 $ 322,000
19th Year 1993-94 $ 360,665
20 th Year 1994-95 $ 393,624
21 st Year 1995-96 $ 421,263
22nd Year 1996-97 $ 410,412
23 rd Year 1997-98 $ 393,395
24 th Year 1998-99 $ 387,929
25 th year
1999-00 $ 390,122
26 th Year 2000-01 $ 388,903
27th Year 2001-02 $ 398,741
28 th Year 2002-03 $ 397,575
29th year
2003-04 $ 381,282
30
th
Year 2004-05 $ 371,610
31 st Year 2005-06 $ 351,947
32nd Year 2006-07 $ 316,593
33 rd year
2007-08 $ 315,11-)
34
th
Year 2008-09 $ 303,516
TOTAL $ 11,531,294
Page 2Highlights of the City's thirty-four (34) years of participation in the CDBG program include:
I. Upgrading of street li ghting and/or reconstruction of nei ghborhood streets in East Culver
City in support of the Neighborhood Preservation Program;
The development of a new Senior Center that serves over 4,000 seniors per year;
3. Implementation of an Advisory Committee on Redevelopment Program (low interest home
improvement loans) Citywide;
4. Installation of curb cuts for the handicapped/wheelchair users, which will now be installed
Citywide;
5. Construction of cul-de-sacs on previously dead-end streets from Helms to Sentney Avenues;
6. Planting of a greenbelt buffer between Helms Avenue and Syd Kronenthal Park, along the
northside of National Boulevard, to aesthetically screen these streets from the railroad tracks
and the Hayden Industrial Tract;
7. Construction of a stormdrain on Jacob Street between Helms and Sentney Avenues;
8. Establishment of City Coordinators for Services to the Disabled; and for Youth Services (for
counseling, referral for at-risk youth);
9. Provide in-fill street trees in East Culver City;
10. Provide funding for non-profit projects benefiting the disabled;
11. Provide partial funding for the City Paratransit Program for the transportation handicapped;
12. Set aside for future East Culver City Public Improvement Project;
13. Residential Water Conservation Retrofit Rebate Program for Low-to-Moderate Income
Culver City Residents;
14. Provide a part-time Instructor Regarding Adaptive Computer Equipment Training for the
Disabled;
15. Provide funding for the Culver City Housing Programs Family Self-Sufficiency (job skills)
Program;
16. Construction of the Culver City Unified School District Youth Health Center Expansion
Project.
Page 3Of the total $11,531,294 allocated to date, funds have been used and/or are tar geted for use as
follows:
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION OF CDBG ACTIVITIES
$115,000 Repairs and improvements to the Senior Citizen's Center (completed).
$2.261,480 To support the ongoing Advisory Committee on Redevelopment Program.
Through CDBG funding, 351 residential units have been improved through
this program (partial East Culver City project). This program is currently
being funded by the Culver City Redevelopment Agency.
$256,283 For construction of the Jacob Street Storandrain Project. This capital
improvement project is also partially funded by the City (completed) (East
Culver City project); Jacob St. slurry project (in process).
$150,000 McManus area cul-de-sacs and greenbelt. This project is in support of the
Neighborhood Preservation Program effort in East Culver City (completed)
(East Culver City project).
$468,137 Citywide curb cuts (completed)
$824,661 General Block Grant administration/accounting and audit costs. Also
included are citizen notification/participation support costs and fair housing
services (on-going).
$404,881 Jacob Street area street improvement, (completed): parts of Jacob Street,
Roberts Avenue, and Sentney Avenue (completed). (East Culver City
project).
$248,634 Jacob Street area street improvements: parts of Roberts and Reid Avenues
(completed). (East Culver City project).
$235,979 McManus Avenue street reconstruction (completed) (East Culver City
project)
$89,039 Part-time Youth Services Coordinator (including part-time clerical support,
office supplies) first funded 1994-95. (Public Service)
$15,000 Provide in-fill street trees in East Culver City in support of CDBG
neighborhood preservation program (completed). (East Culver City project).
$211,679 Handicapped Set-Aside/Barrier Reduction. This project provides funds to
implement Council-approved projects recommended by the ad hoc 504
Committee on accessibility of City program plus additional project
recommended by the Coordinator of Services to the Disabled and the
Disability Advisory Committee (completed).
$172,797 Additional Barrier Reduction work at City-owned facilities including traffic
signals for the blind at three Washington Boulevard intersections and two
Culver Boulevard Intersections; a screen enlarger for the Senior Citizens
Center and accessible picnic tables for the disabled at several City parks
(completed); five automatic doors at Veterans' Memorial Building including
the entryway (completed); three (3) audible traffic signals (completed).
$990,874 City Coordinator Services to the Disabled. This position has been serving the
City since 1984 (on-going Public Service)
$33,221 Private non-profit projects benefiting the disabled (completed).
S31,000 Exceptional Children's Foundation Joint Accessible Restroom Project with
County of Los Angeles at Culver City facility (completed).
$65,959 Partial funding of City Paratransit Program for the transportation handicapped
(completed)
Page 4$220.682 Accessible features of Culver City Park Nei ghborhood Park Tot Lot
(completed) and Nature Trail (completed).
$948,084 Continuin g Jacob Street area street improvements (Caroline Street and Fay
Avenue (completed); street li ght upgrade for Wesley, Helms and Schaeffer
streets (completed); Cattarau gus Avenue Street improvements (completed);
Helms Avenue, Phase I (in execution) (East Culver City projects).
$20,000 Residential Water Conservation Retrofit for Low/Moderate income
households (completed). Currently being funded by Culver City
Redevelopment Agency.
$101,970 Adaptive Computer Equipment for a Training Program for the Disabled
(includes minor project software; Public Service).
$416,868 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance projects as selected by
the City Council pursuant to the federally-mandated City ADA Compliance
Plan for accessibility modifications to City-owned facilities including
assistive listening system for Ivy Substation Community Building, ADA sign-
making system, pedestrian islands, doors for the Veteran's Memorial
Building, and countdown pedestrian signals with additional audible traffic
signals (completed).
$50,000 Culver City Housing Programs Family Self-Sufficiency (job skills) Program.
(Public Service)
$1,473,305 Funding contribution to the new Senior Center Project through repayment of
the Section 108 Loan. (ongoing)
$139,000 Street Light Improvement Projects on Prospect Avenue, Matteson Avenue and
College Avenue. (completed)
$150,000 Construction of the Culver City Youth Health Center Expansion Project.
(completed)
$93,405 Street Light Improvement Project on Washington Boulevard.
$58,292 Street Light Improvement Project on Sherboume Drive. (in progress)
Projects and activities described above reflect the community development strategy of the City
concerning these Federal funds. This strategy was developed by the City Council, with input from
the citizenry/community at large and City staff, and reflects projects and priorities addressing
"areas" in greatest need for improvement, and is reviewed annually by these parties in the
application process for additional funding.
As reported in previous Public Information Reports, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency,
at a noticed public meeting, have replaced CDBG funding for the Neighborhood Preservation
Program with Agency low and moderate income Housing Set-Aside monies.
Although the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) is no longer included in the CDBG
public hearing process, the activities funded under NPP are continuing to be provided by the City
Housing Pro grams staff under Agency funding. The City and Agency remain committed to
providing housing rehabilitation for low and moderate income Culver City homeowners and
tenants. For information concerning Agency Housing Programs, please call (310) 253-5780.
As is evidenced in the projects completed, underway, or planned, the major emphasis on programs
funded through the Block Grant Program has been placed on projects for senior citizens and the
disabled, and the stabilization of the residential neighborhoods in the eastern part of Culver City —
the preservation of existing housing and improvements to public facilities.
Page 5HUD approved the City's $2 million Loan Guarantee application to assist construction of the new
Culver City Senior Center. The City Council has committed loan payments that avera ge $241,000
annually from the City's CDBG fundin g through August 2014 for this priority project.
Current (2008-09) CDBG Projects:
1. Funding assistance for the Culver City Senior Center Project (Section 108 Loan
Repayment)
7. City Position of Coordinator of Services to the Disabled
3. Citizen participation/notification and administration
4. ADA Compliance for Pedestrian Islands on Jefferson Blvd. and Overland Ave.
5. ADA Compliance for Doors Veteran's Memorial Building
6. Jacob St. Slurry Seal Project
For planning purposes, the City is estimating S303,516 in CDBG monies for the 2009-10
program; however, this may change when final HUD figures are released. A list of proposed
projects for the FY 09-10 program is attached at the end of this report.
As required by Federal regulations, the public is hereby notified that 1) the 2009-10 proposed
Community Development Block Grant Program will not result in any permanent relocation of
either individuals or businesses; 2) 88% of the CDBG projects implemented during the 34 th year
met HUD requirements for benefiting households not exceeding 80% of the County median
income or replacing deteriorated, neighborhood public infrastructure.
With the information in this report, it is hoped that those who live, work, or conduct business in
Culver City may better understand the City's CDBG program to date, and will be able to take an
active part in the assessment and planning for the program through the public hearing to be held
before the Culver City Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee. This six-
member Committee of representatives from the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Advisory Committee on Redevelopment, Disability Advisory Committee, Youth
Organizations (e.g., YMCA), and the Culver City Homeowners' Association, was created by the
City Council of the City of Culver City to provide a broad community perspective in obtaining
public input during the CDBG public hearing process, and for making recommendations to the
City Council concerning allocation of the City's CDBG resources.
Your time and consideration of this report as well as participation in the citizen review process is
encouraged and appreciated.
Thank you,
Kriss Casanova
Economic Development Manager
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 27, 2008
TO: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director
Jeff Eastman, Fire Chief
Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director
Bill LaPointe, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director
FROM: Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2009-010 CDBG Project Requests
CC: Jerry B. Fulwood, City Manager
In preparing for the CDBG Advisory Committee (CDBGAC) orientation meeting, please
have your project managers forward me project requests on behalf of your department for
FY 2009/2010. The project requests should take the faun of a memo addressed to the
CDBG Advisory Committee. The memos should be sent to me no later than November
10, 2008. The project memos should include the street address, nature of work to be
done, and who will execute the project (staff or contractor). Also, include a cost estimate
and matching funds, which covers the complete project, such as preparation of plans and
specifications, installation, project management (if this cost is to be charged to the
project), delivery, sales tax, etc., as applicable. Please give the source of the cost
estimates. If you do not have specific cost information at this time, provide an estimate
and a timefi-ame when the exact cost will be obtained.
Funding Estimates
The Los Angeles Community Development Commission has asked that we use the
previous year's allocation as a base funding estimate. That figure may change slightly.
In FY 2008-09, Culver City received $303,516. $188,809 of this amount was used to
repay this year's Section 108 loan repayments, an obligation that will remain in place
until August 2014. Below is a breakdown of the City's CDBG funding for FY 2008-09:
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Funding for FY 2008-09
Culver City's 2008-2009 Allocation: $ 303,516.00
Additional, unallocated funds from 2007-2008: 5 0.00
Total Funding Available $ 303,516.00
Projected Expenditures for FY 2008-09
1 Transfer to Sec. 108 Repayment
2 General Administration
3 Disability Services Specialist
4 ADA Pedestrian Islands
5 ADA Doors Veteran's Memorial Building
6 Jacob St. Slurry Seal Project
Total Expenditures
Reserves
$ 188,808.00
$ 30,351.00
$ 45,527.00
$ 10,000.00
5 18,829.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 303,515.00
1.00
Please note that the CDBGAC orientation meeting is scheduled tentatively for the last
week in November or the first week in December 2009. The date for the first official
CDBGAC Public Hearing will be set by the Advisory Committee at the
November/December meeting. The City Council Public Hearing is tentatively scheduled
to take place during the second week of January 2009. Please plan to have staff members
present at these meetings as their presence will help move the process along more
effectively.
Attached is a brief description of eligibility rules for CDBG, including income eligibility
for projects benefiting individual households and eligibility area maps to assist you in
preparing your request.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ext. 5769.
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ATTACHMENT A:
CDBG FUNDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
CDBG FUNDING ELIGIBILITY: PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Over the three year period FY 2007-08 through FY 2009-10, between 70% and 100% of
all City CDBG funds should be obligated for projects benefiting persons/neighborhoods
of up to 80% of County median income (not exceeding $55,450 for a family of four).
Rehabilitation and new construction of publicly owned facilities benefiting senior citizens
and eligible disabled persons remain eligible anywhere in the City. Funding for the
Senior Center is covered by this eligibility category.
Federal requirements for CDBG public infrastructure projects, which are limited to
eligible neighborhoods, are based on 2000 Census data. The attached maps indicate
which Culver City areas are eligible for CDBG funding in this category.
Culver City can allocate CDBG monies to residential public improvements
(neighborhood street reconstruction, curbs, gutters, street lights, street trees, sidewalks)
under two eligibility categories: 1) the project is located in a Census Tract OR Block
Group (subset of Census Tracts) in which at least 51% of the residents have incomes not
exceeding 80% of the County median income as documented by federal data; 2) the
project is located within an area approved by the City Council and certified by the
County (under HUD regulations) as environmentally deficient or "blighted". For FY
2008-09, the entire estimated funding allocation of $303,516 was eligible in this
category, although the City's commitment to repay the principal and interest on the
Section 108 loan for construction of the Senior Center significantly reduced the
availability of funds for projects of all types. In FY 2008-09, the City's Section 108 Loan
repayment was $188,808.
CATEGORY 1): CENSUS TRACT/BLOCK GROUP INCOME
ELIGIBILITY AREAS
In east Culver City, only Census Tract 7024.00, Block Group 2 is eligible in
this category. In west Culver City, only Census Tract 7028.02, Block Group 4
and Census Tracts 7028.03, Block Groups 1, 2 and 4 are eligible.
There is no limit on the allocation of CDBG monies for eligible projects in
this category.
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CATEGORY 2): CENSUS TRACT/BLOCK GROUP
ENVIRONMENTALLYDEFICIENT ("BLIGHTED-) ELIGIBLE AREAS
In Culver City, the only eligible area in this category is Census Tract 7024.00,
Block Group 2. Culver City could allocate all of the City's estimated
allocation (minus the Section 108 loan obli gation) in this category through the
FY 2009-10 program without requesting a waiver from the County.
The 30% federal limitation for public improvements in environmentally
deficient or "blighted" areas became effective in 1991. Before that date, the
funding limit for our then-eligible east Culver City block groups had been
40% of the City's annual allocation.
EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING ELDERLY/DISABLED/CODE COMPLIANCE
There are several exceptions to the above CDBG funding requirements. Capital projects
benefiting the elderly/disabled, including compliance with mandates pursuant to the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are eligible Citywide. Also, rehabilitation
projects for compliance with City health or safety codes are eligible on a "spot basis"
anywhere in the City.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
CDBG General Administrative costs are eligible up to a maximum of 10% of the City's
annual CDBG allocation, which was allocated at $30,351 for FY 2008-09 for staff time.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
The maximum amount eligible for public service projects is 15% of the City's annual
CDBG allocation, which was allocated at $45,527 for the Disability Services Specialist.
By Council policy, private non-profits are not eligible for funding under CDBG because
of reduced grant resources and need for City projects' funding.
If you have any questions, please contact me at ext. 5769
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ATTACHMENT B:
CDBG ELIGIBLE AREA MAPS
(persons/neighborhoods earning < 80% of County median income)
LEGEND:
CDGB eligible area
-- City grounds (ineligible areas)
Census Tract 7024.00, Block Group 2Page 6 of 7
Census Tract 7028.02, Block Group 4
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Census Tract 7028.03, Block Group(s) 1, 2, 4
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CITY OF CULVER CITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(CDBGAC) PUBLIC HEARING
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
7:00 p.m.
CUL'VER CITY CITY HALL, 9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
DAN PATACCHIA CONFERENCE ROOM
Parking Access from Duquesne Avenue
City Hall is Accessible to Disabled Persons
I. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Secretary's Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54454.2, CDBGAC Secretary has
posted the Agenda for tonight's meeting.
Recommended Motion:
That the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBGAC)
receives and files the Secretary's Report regarding posting of the agenda for the
meeting, and receive and file the affidavits of publication for the hearing.
II. Public Hearing for Consideration of Projects to be Recommended to the City
Council for 2009-10 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.
III. Other Business
IV. Audience Participation
V. Adjournment
CDBGAC Membership, 2009-10 CDBG Program
MEMBERS AFFILIATION ALTERNATES AFFILIATION
Vernon L. Taylor, Jr. Advisory Committee on
Redevelopment
Joel Forman Advisory Committee on
Redevelopment
Vicki Daly Redholtz Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services
Commission
Anita Shapiro Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services
Commission
Linda Smith Frost Planning Commission John Kuechle Planning Commission
Martha Gunther Culver City Homeowners
Association
Robyn Tenensap Disability Advisory
Committee
Barbara Effros-
Schwartz
Disability Advisory
Committee
Jacob Harris YMCA, Youth in
Government
Brianna SaezPUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
CDBG Advisory Committee (CDBG)
1. The Public Hearing date was advertised as required by law and posted at various places in the
City.
A quorum of CDBGAC members and/or alternates must be present to conduct the meeting,.
3. Kriss Casanova forwards packets, including the agenda, for the Public Hearing to CDBGAC
members and alternates in advance; members and/or alternates call !Criss at (310) 253-5769
with any questions regarding projects, staff report or procedure.
4. At the scheduled Public Hearing, the Chair calls the meeting to order and follows the agenda
for items and motions, including the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call and the Secretary's Report
regarding posting of the agenda for the meeting.
5. The Chair calls for a staff report from 'Criss Casanova, and then asks the Committee if they
have questions for Kriss who will call on other staff present as appropriate to respond to
CDBGAC member's questions.
6. The Chair Declares the Public Hearing to be open and invites the public to address the
Committee. Members of the public or City staff who wish to address the CDBGAC will come
forward.
7. After the Chair is satisfied that all who wish to be heard have had a reasonable opportunity to
do so, the Chair asks for a motion from any member, second and then calls for the vote to
close the Public Hearing.
8. The Chair asks the Committee to discuss the matter thoroughly and arrive at the
recommendations to be forwarded to City Council. Members may address additional questions
through the Chair, to 'Criss Casanova or others present to assist in their deliberations.
9. The Committee members select and prioritize projects at specific dollar amounts and vote
on motion(s) to recommend those selections, and related CDBG funding policies, to Council.
10. The Chair then asks if any Committee member wishes to make any additional
recommendations to Council concerning the CDBG program.
ii. (a) The Chair then asks the Committee to vote on the motion authorizing staff to forward the
meeting minutes to all CDBGAC members who will call Kriss Casanova with any corrections
or additions to the minutes, and authorizing the Chair to approve and execute the final minutes;
OR
(b) If the above motion is not approved, the Chair schedules a meeting for the CDBGAC to
review and approve the minutes in time for the approved minutes to be included in the Council
packets for the second CDBG hearing, which is scheduled for January 12, 2009.griss Casanova
Secretary|101010|e. .= .*
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SECRETARY'S REPORT
The publication for the December 17, 2008 Public Hearing of the Community
Development Block Grant Advisory Committee was published in the Culver City News
on December 4, 2008 and December 11, 2008, mailed to Culver City Homeowner's
Associations and emailed to all subscibers to the Master Notification List, The CDBG
Public Information Report was made available at the following locations: the Culver
City Julian Dixon Library, the City Clerks Office, the Senior Center, and the Community
Development Department's Housing Division.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this 17 th Day of December 2008, in Culver City, California.
Culver City Employees take pride in effectively providing the highest levels of service to enrich the quality of life for the community by building on
our tradition of more than seventy-five years of public service, by our present commitment, and by our dedication to meet the challenges of the
future.
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or interested in the above-
entitled matter.
I am the principal clerk of the printer of the
Culver City News
a newspaper of general circulation, printed and
published weekly in the City of Culver City,
County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has
been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation
by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles,
State of California, under the date of April 24,
1980, Case Number 315458; that the notice, of
which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not
smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not
in any supplement thereof on the following dates,
to-wit:
Publish
CCN 1895-08
Publish Nov. 13, 20, 2008
all in the year 2008.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at Los Angeles, California,
this 4th day of Dec, 2008.
Signature
Culver City News
4351 Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 437-4401 ext. 230 Fax (310) 391-9068
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CULVER
CITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE
ALLOCATION OF
COMMUNITY DEVEL-
OPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR
2009-10 FOR THE
CITY OF CULVER
CITY CALIFORNIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that on
Wednesday, December
17, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. the
Culver City Community
Development Block
Grant Advisory
Committee (CDBGAC)
will conduct a Public
Hearing in the Dan
Patacchia Conference
Room in City Ha/1, First
Floor off the elevator
lobby, 9770 Culver
Boulevard, Culver City,
parking entrance off of
Duquesne Avenue; City
Hall is accessible to the
disabled. The public is
invited to participate
concerning:
Culver City's housing
and community develop-
ment needs and the allo-
cation of federal funds
from the City's estimated
2009-10 Community
Development Block
Grant, under Title I of the
1974 Housing Act, as
amended. Grant funds to
be available in fiscal year
2009-10 are estimated to
be $303,516.
The objectives of the
Community
Development Block
Grant program are to
assist in improving and
conserving urban com-
munities. Among eli gi-
ble projects to be consid-
ered are:
Conserving residential
neighborhoods through
development of needed
public infrastructure and
community facilities and
assistance to the elderly
and/or persons with dis-
abilities including com-
pliance with the federal
Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
A report, including the
City's previous alloca-
tions of Community
Development Block
Grant monies and the
goals and objectives of
the City for the
Community
Development Block
Grant Program, is avail-
able at City Hall, in the
City Clerk's office, first
floor; Housing Division
offices, second floor; the
Culver City Senior
Center, 4153 Overland
Avenue; and at the
Culver City Branch
Library, 4975 Overland
Avenue, Culver City,
California.
Written comments from
the public are invited.
Send comments by
December 15, 2008, to
Kriss Casanova,
Economic Development
Manager, 9770 Culver
Boulevard, Culver City,
CA 90232. Further
information can be
obtained by calling Ms.
Casanova at (310) 253-
5769.
All interested Culver
City residents and busi-
ness persons are request-
ed to participate. Persons
with disabilities can call
the Culver City
Coordinator of Disability
Services at (310) 253-
6729 or TDD (310) 253-
6735 to request a specific
accommodation.
DATED: December 4
and 11, 2008.
BY ORDER OF THE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA
Publish
Dec.
4;
11, 2008
2-bCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 17, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
DATE: December 12, 2008
TO: CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THROUGH: Sol Blumenfeld, Assistant Executive Director
Todd Tipton, Redevelopment Administrator
FROM: Kriss Casanova, CDBG Administrator / Economic Development Manager
Michael Pasternak, Management Analyst
RE: Fiscal Year 2009-10 Community Development Block Grant Report
Project Description
Public hearing to obtain resident input on Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") project proposals and to identify CDBG Advisory Committee (the "Committee")
recommendations that will be presented to the City Council for implementation in Fiscal
Year ("FY") 2009-10.
Introduction
Since 1988, the Culver City City Council (the "Council") has directed the Committee to
conduct the initial CDBG public hearing, which aims to prioritize projects for the coming
fiscal year. The Committee's charge is to incorporate public input into its final project
priority recommendations to the City Council. The Committee's recommendations will
be presented to the City Council for consideration on January 12, 2009.
Tonight's hearing was legally noticed and posted in the Culver City News. A public
information report was advertised as available at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library,
Senior Center, the City Clerk's Office, and the City's Housing Division.
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Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
The Committee was created in order to increase the amount of public input related to the
allocation of the City's CDBG monies. The six-member Committee is constituted of one
designated representative from each of the following groups: Culver City Planning
Commission, Culver City Parks and Recreation Commission, Culver City Disability
Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee on Redevelopment, the Culver City
Homeowners' Association and a youth representative.
Community Development Block Grant Status
On December 19, 2007, the Committee recommended projects for FY 2008-09 funding.
The projects were approved by Council on January 14, 2008. All projects were part of
the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG application and were approved by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) upon submission. An update on
the status of these projects is attached for your review. At this time, all current CDBG
projects are being executed, and will be completed by June 30, 2009, with the exception
of the Culver City Senior Center project funding, which has an ongoing funding
requirement.
Funding of Nonprofit Agencies
At Council's direction, staff studies the options for funding nonprofit projects using
CDBG funds. The most recent report to Council regarding the use of funds for
nonprofits was provided during the January 7, 2002 Council meeting.
Staffs direction from Council was to only fund City-initiated programs/activities. Council
will consider funding sub-grantees with future CDBG monies once the Section 108 Loan
(Senior Center) is repaid.
Redevelopment Agency Funding for the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP)
In past years, the Culver City Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") used CDBG
monies to fund the NPP, which assists low and moderate income Culver City
homeowners and tenants. Beginning with the Fiscal Year 1991-92, Council and Agency
approved a policy whereby NPP monies from CDBG were replaced with Agency
Housing Set-Aside monies. This policy supports the City's Housing Element as well as
the Agency's "Low and Moderate Income Housing Policy and Five Year Implementation
Plan."
The Agency continues to honor the City's commitment to serve the housing
conservation/rehabilitation needs of its low to moderate income homeowners and
tenants. The NPP is implemented by the City's Housing Division, as has been done in
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FY 2009-10 Community Development Plan and Program
Staff recommends implementing the CDBG program for FY 2009-10 in order to:
A. Stabilize and preserve existing residential neighborhoods by improving
supportive public facilities to prevent and eliminate blight.
B. Provide funding for projects serving the elderly, disabled, and youth.
Anticipated Funding for the FY 2009-10 CDBG Program
Staff estimates receiving $303,516 in CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2009-10. The City's
final allocation amount will not be received until February 2009 or later, due to federal
and Los Angeles County administrative procedures.
Culver City Funding Strategy
The City's policy is to first use its most restricted funds for public projects before using
other funding sources, such as the General Fund. CDBG and other grant monies are
typically the most restrictive funding sources due to them having expiration dates, as
well as administrative and other requirements that limit their flexibility.
The City must spend an amount equivalent to all but 150% of its annual allocation by the
ninth month of the program year. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the number of
projects to ensure timely expenditure of CDBG funds. To avoid penalties, the City must
implement projects during FY 2009-10 (NOTE: except for construction projects, which
can schedule over two year's time).
The City will obtain CDBG budget authority to implement projects beginning July 1,
2009. Cities that fail to meet the drawdown requirement will risk losing future funding.
Federal Funding Eligibility Requirements
Please see your Orientation packet for additional information on CDBG eligibility
requirements.
1. For FY 2009-10, between 100 % and 70% of all City CDBG funds should be
obligated for projects benefiting persons/neighborhoods of up to 80% of County
median income (not exceeding $55,450 for a family of four). Please refer to
maps in your Orientation notebook delineating the current eligible Census
Tract/Block Groups.
2. Up to 30% of funding (approximately $91,055) may be spent for public
infrastructure projects that eliminate or prevent blight within areas that meet
HUD standards for blight and environmental deficiencies. At this time, only two
Block Groups within Census Tract 7024 in east Culver City qualify in this
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3. Capital projects benefiting the elderly, including the Culver City Senior Center
project, or projects benefiting the disabled, such as compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are presumed to be eligible for CDBG
funding.
4. CDBG administrative and participation costs cannot exceed 10% of the City's
annual grant.
5. Public Service projects must assist the elderly/disabled and/or low-to-moderate
income persons. Public Service projects are limited to 15% of the total annual
allocation.
FY 2009-10 Projects Recommended by City Staff
Please see the packet attachments for additional information on the projects below:
A. Culver City Senior Center Loan Repayment: The City Council has committed to a
15-year annual repayment schedule from CDBG for the Section 108 loan
received for construction of the Senior Center. As a result, $180,850 of the City's
2009-10 CDBG funding is obligated for loan repayment.
B.
CDBG General Administration: This project provides reimbursement to the City
for the costs of CDBG administration, including the citizen participation and public
hearing process, as well as accounting and auditing costs. Reimbursement for
CDBG Administration cannot exceed 10% of the City's annual CDBG allocation.
Based on the current funding estimate from the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission (LACDC), $30,350 is the maximum funding available
for this project in FY 2009-10.
C. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Disability Advisory
Committee Recommendations:
• Disability Services Specialist: This request is the highest priority of the
Disability Advisory Committee and the Department of Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services. The Disability Services Specialist provides
resources for community services, and implements, conducts and
facilitates services and programs for Culver City residents with disabilities.
Funding for this project cannot exceed 15% of the City's annual CDBG
funding. Based on the current estimate, the maximum funding available
for this project is $45,527.
• Renovation of the playground at Veterans' Memorial Park — This project
proposes to renovate the playground at Veterans' Memorial Park. The
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department requests $50,000
in CDBG money to be contributed to a total project budget of $350,000.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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O Purchase and Installation of Loop System: Proposed by the Disability
Advisory Committee, this project would purchase and install a Loop
System at the City Council Chambers and at Veterans Memorial Park
Auditorium. The Loop System is an assisted listening device that allows
individuals with hearing aides to hear the signal coming from a centralized
intersection microphone.
PRIORITY PROJECT AMOUNT
#1 Disability Services Specialist
(salary and benefits)
$45,527
#2 Vets Playground $50,000
#3 Purchase and Installation of Loop
System
$12,000
TOTAL: $107,527
D. Public Works Department Recommendations: The Public Works Department,
Engineering Division, has made the following recommendations for 2009-10
CDBG funding:
• Countdown Pedestrian Signal Installation Project: This project proposes
installing countdown pedestrian signals at 23 intersections. A regular 4-
way intersection requires eight (8) countdown pedestrian signals at a cost
of approximately $250 each. Therefore, 176 countdown pedestrian signals
are needed for the 23 intersections. Public Works staff will perform the
installations.
O Sidewalk Replacement: This project will remove and replace uplifted or
damaged sidewalks on Colonial Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd., Wasatch Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd., and Boise Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd.
• Boise Avenue and Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Installation Project: Staff is
proposing six (6) new street trees along the eastside of Boise Avenue and
six (6) new street trees along Atlantic Avenue.
PRIORITY PROJECT AMOUNT
#1 Countdown Pedestrian Signals $48,400
#2 Sidewalk Replacement $45,300
#3 Boise and Atlantic Avenue Street
Tree Installation Project
$12,960
TOTAL: $106,660
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E. Public Comments: No public comments have been received at this time. If there
are any public comments received after the preparation of the staff report, they
will be presented at the public hearing.
FY 2009-10 CDBG Program Funding Options and Recommendations
The City estimates receiving $303,516 in CDBG funding for 2009-10. The anticipated
allocation is insufficient to fund all projects as requested for the program year. City
Council requests that the Committee conduct this evening's public hearing to consider
public input on all eligible projects, as well as additional information presented by City
staff. The Committee is charged with recommending to City Council a list of projects to
fund in FY 2009-10 with CDBG monies. The Committee shall fist projects in priority
order, with specified dollar amounts for each project.
A. Funding Options: The City expects to allocate $122,666 in CDBG funds for
projects in the FY 2009-10 (after deducting the obligatory commitment for the
Senior Center federal loan repayment). The Committee can decide to reduce the
funding of one or more projects; eliminate a project (or projects); defer a project;
or recommend a project for approval in phases, with part of the needed funds
coming from 2009-10 and the balance from anticipated 2010-11 CDBG monies.
The Committee may also recommend funding subject to additional
information/documentation submitted for the City Council public hearing on
January 12, 2009.
B. Funding Recommendations:|109| Staff recommends that the Committee anticipate a funding shortfall (i.e.
less than the expected $303,516) and program accordingly. The
Committee may wish to designate a single project, or multiple projects,
for a reduction in funding should a shortfall occur.
2. Staff recommends that an increase in CDBG allocation, either from
projects completed under budget OR from additional allocations, be
programmed as follows:
a. That CDBG projects experiencing budget shortfalls receive the
additional allocation (funding subject to approval by City Manager).
b. That additional CDBG funds not needed for the above purposes be
allocated to other eligible projects as determined by City Council.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
1. That the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee recommend to
the City Council for approval:
a. Adoption of the 2009-10 Community Development Plan as set forth in this
report (or as amended); and
b. Adoption of the 2009-10 Community Development Program including
CDBGAC recommended projects in priority order, and at specified dollar
amounts, per the recommendations set forth in this report (or as amended).
2. That the Committee direct the Secretary (CDBG Administrator) to transmit the
minutes of the December 17, 2008 meeting to each of the members of the
Committee Development Block Grand Advisory Committee, and to authorize the
Chairperson to sign the minutes as prepared, or as modified, based on changes as
requested by members and accepted by the Chair. ettietieh, CITY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 27, 2008
TO: CDBG Advisory Committee
FROM: Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager/CDBG Administrator
SUBJECT: 2009-10 CDBG Request for General Administration Funding: $30,350
CC:
Pursuant to CDBG legislation, the City is eligible to receive a maximum of 10% of the annual
CDBG funding allocation to offset administrative and related expenses necessary to participate
in the grant program. General Administrative costs are limited to meeting overall program
requirements and do not involve staff time to implement specific projects.
Based on the City's history participating in CDBG, total costs for General Administration will
exceed the available 10% funding. Activities funding under General Administration project
eligibility are made up of the following:
Administration $26,550
The attached timetable provides detail on the tasks necessary to carry through with the citizen
participation, public notification and hearings procedures. In addition, the Administrator charges
the General Administration project for time for the following: 1) required monitoring and
reporting on all CDBG projects and other repasts required by CDBG for recipients of these
monies; 2) coordinating with the Accounting Division and responding to audit inquiries
concerning CDBG requisitions and audits; 3) responding to City staff technical questions about
complying with CDBG regulations in executing CDBG projects; 4) attending mandatory
training sessions and meetings concerning new or revised CDBG
laws/regulations/forms/procedures, etc. and keeping all involved City staff informed regarding
current CDBG requirements.
Accounting / Audit $3,500
The Grant Accountant and other Accounting Division staff involved in CDBG prepare monthly
requisitions for project expenditures, tracking grant reimbursement procedures and charge costs
to General Administration. Accounting Division staff is also responsive in providing financial
information for mandatory CDBG monitored visits. In addition, CDBG pays a pro-rata share of
the annual federally-required "Single Audit" of federal grant programs.
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Funds will be designated for the provision of information and other resources to residents and
citizen organizations participating in the planning, implementation, or assessment of activities
being assisted with CDBG funds.
General Administration Request:
Administration $26,550
Accounting Audit $3,500
Public Information $300
Total 2008-09 CDBG Funding Request S30,350
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 2008
TO: Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
FROM: Armando Abrego, Senior and Social Services Manager
SUBJECT: Parks Recreation & Community Services Department Requests for
FY 2009/2010 CDBG Proposal
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has two items to
submit for FY 2009/2010 CDBG funding, which is as follows:
• Senior & Social Services Division Staff- Disability Services Specialist
The Disabilities Services Specialist position has received CDBG funding for the
past 24 years. The Disabilities Services Specialist position is currently held by
Darren Uhl who has been in the position since April 14, 2008. Mr. Uhl continues
to develop creative programs and is responsive in providing direct services and
referrals for residents with disabilities. The Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department requests $45,527 in CDBG funding equal to the amount
requested the previous year.
• $50,000 in CDBG Funding for the renovation of the playground in
Veterans' Memorial Park.
Need: Currently the playground only has equipment for children under 5 years of
age and no equipment suitable for children 6-12 years old. Most of the
apparatus are in need of replacement and there is an obvious need for
playground apparatus for children 6-12 years. Also, the equipment currently in
place is not accessible to all.
Vision: It is the neighborhood's and City's vision that, since Veterans' Park is a
primary focal point of the community, it should provide recreation and enjoyment
for children birth through 12 years for young people of all abilities. As a part of
this vision, the community is focused on a playground that is 'universally
accessible.'
The preliminary costs for the project is $500,000 of which the City has received a
grant from Los Angeles County for $82,340 and the City is able to contribute
18,808 from Prop 40 RZH.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 10, 2008
TO: Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
FROM: Armando Abrego, Senior and Social Services Manager
Patrick Reynolds, Parks Manager
SUBJECT: 2009-2010 Proposed CDBG Project- Veterans Memorial Park Playground
Background Information
CC: William La Pointe, Director PRCS
Patricia Mooney, Senior Management Analyst
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has proposed a $50,000
allocation from the FY 2009/2010 CDBG Funding for the renovation of the playground in
Veterans' Memorial Park. As requested by the CDBG Advisory Committee, the
following information will provide a better overview of the project.
Background:
The existing playground has equipment for children 2 to 5 years of age and no
equipment suitable for children 6-12 years old. Most of the apparatus is outdated, in
need of replacement, and does not totally comply with current playground safety
and accessibility guidelines. There is an obvious need for age appropriate play
equipment for children in the 6-12 years of age group.
Scope of Project:
The new play area design will expand the existing playground to include both a 2 to 5
years age-appropriate play area and a 5 to 12 years age-appropriate play area, a
designated sand play area, equipment and surfacing that is 100% accessible from all
sides and heights. The existing sand surfacing will be replaced by an accessible
surface such as wood fibar, resilient rubber surfacing or such ADA approved wheelchair
accessible surface. The new play equipment design will offer physically challenging
play that will enhance the developmental skills of children of all ages, as well as add a
sculptural visual aesthetic element to the park. This playground will respond to the
needs of the physically challenged, as well as the physically able child. An added
benefit with this design will be the use of recycled materials, where appropriate, such as
the surfacing material.
Vision:
It is the neighborhood's and City's vision that, since Veterans' Park is a primary focal
point of the community, it should provide recreation and enjoyment for children from
infancy through 12 years of age and for young people of all abilities. As a part of this
vision, the community is focused on a playground that is 'universally accessible'.
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Projected Cost:
The Parks Manager and Senor Management Analyst have re-evaluated the overall
scope of work and have determined the cost to be $350,000 as opposed to the original
$500,000 initially submitted.
Funding:
The project has been awarded the following grant funding:
• $61,192- Los Angeles County Proposition A Funds
• $48,808 - 2002 State Resources Bond Act (Proposition 40) Roberti-ZBerg-Harris
Block Grant Funds
PRCS will be applying for a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
(administered by the State of California) on March 1, 2009. The grant is competitive,
requires a dollar for dollar match and is awarded in November 2009. The potential
award with the proposed CDBG allocation will be $160,000, for a project total of
$320,000. PRCS staff feels confident that the remaining $30,000 needed to complete
the project can be secured from a variety of potential funding sources.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: 12/12/2008
TO: CDBG Advisory Committee
FROM: Armando Abrego, Senior & Social Services Manager
SUBJECT: 2009-2010 Proposed CDBG Project- Disability Services Specialist
Background Information
CC: William La Pointe, Director PRCS
Jenn Ma-Pham, Senior & Social Services Supervisor
Darren Uhl, Disability Services Specialist
As requested by the CDBG Advisory Committee, the Senior & Social Services Division
has provided the necessary information to better understand the current developments
within Disability Services. Although the Disability Services office is located in the Senior
Center, the program and services are offered to Culver City residents of all ages. The
Disability Services Specialist provides disability-related information and referral services
to Culver City residents; works to ensure that people of all abilities are included, able to
participate, and accepted as valued members of the community; and communicates
with other city departments in order to address barriers. Below is a thorough outline of
program highlights as accomplished by Darren Uhl over the last eight months as the
Disability Services Specialist.
DISABILITY SERVICES ANNUAL EVENTS
October was "Disability Awareness Month"; The Disability Services Specialist, with
guidance and assistance from the Disability Advisory Committee, implemented a variety
of new and annual events for the public. More than 1000 people participated in the
programs offered. The number in parentheses refers to the number of participants per
event.
Special Needs Trust Planning Seminar @ Senior Center (9)
Wheelchair Fencing Demonstration @ Teen Center (45)
City Council Meeting —Disability Awareness Month
Proclamation and Community Commendations Awarded
Adaptive Computer Technology Seminar @ Senior Center (8)
Braille Institute's Kaleidoscope Singers perform © Senior Center (40)
Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game @ Culver City High School (600)
Carnival for Children with Disabilities @ Senior Center (400)
Awareness Film— 39 Pounds of Love @ Senior Center (35)
October 2:
October 8:
October 13:
October 18:
October 23:
October 24:
October 26:
October 30:
Dl itt.R 1 1 ITY RFRV!CPs MONTHLY EVENTS
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Disability Services Specialist coordinates two monthly events which offer recreation
opportunities for adults with disabilities. First is Socialites: a monthly dining and
entertainment experience held on Saturday evenings. A wide variety of participants
attend including those who are blind, wheelchair users, individuals with developmental
disabilities, and more Socialites averages 65 participants per month.
The second program is Dances for the Developmentally Disabled (also known as DDD).
DDD takes place on the second Friday of each month with a different theme reflecting
the season or holidays that month. Music and refreshments are provided and once per
year an annual "talent night" is hosted in lieu of the dance_ Approximately 80 people per
month attend the DDD. Both of these programs are made possible through the
coordination and assistance of dozens of dedicated volunteers.
PARATRANSIT PROGRAM
The Disability Services Specialist reviews and authorizes the intake forms for the
Paratransit and Taxi Coupon programs. This program provides door-to-door van
service for transportationally disabled residents of all ages within city limits and makes
taxi coupons available at discounted prices. The Specialist interviews and orientates all
new riders and uses this opportunity to discuss other unmet needs the clients may
have. Since April 2008, Specialist has registered more than 120 new participants.
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
The Disability Services Specialist assists the Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meal
Program in which volunteers deliver nutritious food to aging residents who are confined
to their homes. The Specialist accompanies the Nutrition Program staff to conduct in-
home visits with new clients and assist with needs assessments.
ON SITE RESOURCES AND SERVICES
The Disability Services Specialist is responsible for resources and programs such as
the Merlin Magnification Machine; donations of wheelchairs, eyeglasses, and hearing
aids; the Culver City Emergency Response Database for residents with disabilities; low-
vision and diabetes support groups; and a Large Print Library which has doubled in size
through donations within the past four months.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS
The Disability Services Specialist attended the three-day Bet Tzedek Lay Advocate
Training for SSDI/SSI/Medi-Cal, the annual "Abilities Expo" & Conference in Anaheim,
as well as a Special Needs Inclusion Workshop hosted by the Los Angeles County
Office of Education. Shortly thereafter, the Specialist participated in the Recreation
Staff Summer In-Service Training, offering a training session on inclusion and working
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with children with disabilities. The Specialist also works with Recreation staff to gather
disability resources for specific children enrolled in departmental programs.
COMMUNITY AND NETWORKING
Working with and developing resources with local agencies serving the disabled
community is a priority. With this in mind, the Specialist has forged relationships with
staff and/or toured the facilities of the following local organizations: L.A. Goal & Inside
Out Productions, the Exceptional Children's Foundation/Kayne-Eras Center, The Jeffrey
Foundation, Culver City School District Workability Program, Lakers and Clippers
wheelchair basketball teams, Ralph's Riders, The Braille Institute, Center for the
Partially Sighted, No Limits Theater, Achievable Foundation, Westside Regional Center,
United Cerebral Palsy, Challenger Baseball League, Park Century School, and others.
These community services have also been invited to present to the Disability Advisory
Committee_ Some have already presented and others will be scheduled throughout the
year.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: 12/12/2008
TO: Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee
FROM: Armando Abrego, Senior & Social Service Division
Manager
SUBJECT: Disability Advisory Committee Request for FY
2009/2010 CDBG Proposals
CC: William LaPointe, Kriss Casanova
A preliminary request for FY 2009-2010 CDBG Proposals has been made by
the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). They have tentatively requested
funding for the Disability Services Specialist and closed captioning for
televised City Council meetings. Their next regular meeting is scheduled
for Monday, December 1, 2008. At that time, a final determination will be
made and an updated memo will be submitted.
The DAC has requested that the Community Development Block Grant
Committee consider allocating the entire fifteen percent of public service to
the Disability Services Specialist for FY09-10.
The DAC also request that an allocation be made for closed captioning for
televised City Council meetings. The possibility of using voice recognition
software that may potentially bypass the need to use a real-time captioner
is still not feasible at this time. The software is not yet able to provide the
degree of speed and accuracy important to transmitting televised,
multiple-speaker interpretations. However, staff research has revealed that
contract costs for "broadcast captioning" has come down in recent months.
For example, Accommodating Ideas, Inc. offers closed captioning service
for the hourly rate of $150—two hours minimum. For this price, the
captionist provides all necessary equipment. Staff believes that a few
meetings with I.T. and Public Works might be necessary to facilitate initial
set up. At the quoted price, using an average City Council meeting time of
five hours and a frequency of twice per month, the cost of live captioning
services would be $18,000 for one fiscal year.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2008
TO: KRISS CASANOVA, MANAGEMENT ANALYST/ CDBG
ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: LEE TORRES, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
THROUGH: MATE GASPAR, ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER
SUBJECT: CDBG FY 2009/2010 PROJECT PROPOSAL
The Public Works Department/Engineering Division recommends the following projects
for 2009/10 CDBG funding.
Sidewalk Replacement Project
This project will remove and replace uplifted or damaged sidewalks. The selected
repair work is within eligible CDBG area, Tract 7028.03, Block Group 2, and meets the
required eligibility for CDBG public infrastructure projects. The project will also
supplement the City's sidewalk reconstruction program.
Street Sidewalk (SF)
Colonial Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd
1760
Wasatch Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd
840
Boise Avenue between Washington Place and
Washington Blvd
1175
Total (Estimated Area or Length) 3775
Unit Price $12.0D/SF
Total Estimated Construction Cost $45,300
The total request is for $49,830.00, which includes a 10% contingency.
Boise Avenue and Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Installation Project
Staff is proposing six (6) new street trees along the eastside of Boise Avenue and six
(6) new street trees along Atlantic Avenue. A location map is attached.
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Per the approved Street Tree Master Plan dated November 11, 2002, the type of tree
selected for Boise Avenue and Atlantic Avenue is Canary Island Pine and Southern
Magnolia, respectively.
The cost breakdown for a total of twelve (12) 24 inch box street trees are as follows:
Cost
Cost of Street Trees and Planting $ 7200 ,
Install DeepRoot Barriers $ 2,160
Cost of Maintenance - (watering, securing stakes
every 2 weeks for 6 months, once a month for the next 6
months, and a 4-hour minimum per maintenance visit
including travel time at $ 50.00/hour for a perion of one
year)
$3,600
Total Estimated Planting and Maintenance Cost $12,960
The total request is for $14,256.00, which includes a 10% contingency.
Countdown Pedestrian Signal Installation Project
This project will install countdown pedestrian signals at the following intersections:
1. Washington Boulevard and Inglewood Boulevard (8 required)
2. Washington Boulevard and Grand View Boulevard (8 required)
3. Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue (8 required)
4. Washington Boulevard and Washington Place (west end; only 2 required)
5. Washington Place and Zanja Street (only 6 required)
6. Washington Boulevard and Wade Street (8 required)
7. Washington Boulevard and Rosabelle Street (8 required)
8. Washington Boulevard and Beethoven Street (8 required)
9. Washington Boulevard and Redwood Avenue (8 required)
10.Washington Boulevard and Sawtelle Boulevard (8 required)
11.Washington Place and Sawtelle Boulevard (8 required)
12. Culver Boulevard and Madison Avenue (8 required)
13. Culver Boulevard and Elenda Avenue (8 required)
14.Washington Boulevard and Overland Avenue (8 required)
15.Washington Boulevard and Elenda Avenue (8 required)
16.Washington Boulevard and Girard Avenue (8 required)
17. Washington Boulevard and Culver Center (8 required)
18.VVashington Boulevard and Hughes Avenue (8 required)
19. Washington Boulevard an La Cienega Boulevard (8 required)
20. Jefferson Boulevard and Kinston Avenue (8 required)
21. Jefferson Boulevard and Duquesne Avenue (8 required)
22,Jefferson Boulevard and Cota Street (8 required)
23. Sepulveda Boulevard and Sawtelle Boulevard (8 required)
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A regular 4-way intersection requires eight (8) countdown pedestrian signals at a cost of
approximately $250/ each. Therefore, it would require 176 countdown pedestrian
signals for the above listed intersections. The countdown pedestrian signals will be
installed by City Staff.
The total request is for $ 48,400, which includes a 10% contingency.
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