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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Title: Resolution Approving the 2005-2010 Consolidated Meeting Date: April 4, 2005
Plan for the City of Petaluma
Meeting Time: 3:00 PM
❑ 7:00 PM
Cateeory (check one): ❑ Consent Calendar X Public Hearing ❑ New Business
❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation
Department: Director:
Community Mike Moo
Development
Cost of Proaosal: $5,000.00 (estimated
document duplication, etc.)
Amount Budgeted: $5,000.00
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
Ex. 91 Executive Summary
Ex. #2 Resolution
Contact Person:
Bonne Gaeb�r (/�(
cost for staff time,
Phone Number:
778-4484 (direct line)
Account Number:
2110/P202000
Name of Fund:
Community Development Block
Grant
Summary Statement: The City of Petaluma is an "entitlement jurisdiction" under the Community
Development Block Grant program. It is a statutory requirement that all entitlement jurisdictions prepare a
Consolidated Plan in order to receive federal housing and community development funding. The
jurisdictions must then update that plan every five years. This third edition of Petaluma's Consolidated
Plan contains a description of the Plan process, population and household data, a description of housing
and community development needs, and 2005-2010 priorities and projected budgets. All strategies and
activities proposed to be undertaken must promote the HUD -required goals to provide decent housing,
establish and maintain a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, particularly
for low and moderate income persons.
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 4, 2005
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
Resolution Approving the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan for the City of Petaluma
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City of Petaluma is an "entitlement jurisdiction" under the Community
Development Block Grant program. It is a statutory requirement that all entitlement jurisdictions prepare a
Consolidated Plan in order to receive federal housing and community development funding. The jurisdictions
must then update that plan every five years. This third edition of Petaluma's Consolidated Plan contains a
description of the Plan process, population and household data, a description of housing and community
development needs, and 2005-2010 priorities and projected budgets. All strategies and activities proposed to be
undertaken must promote the HUD -required goals to provide decent housing, establish and maintain a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, particularly for low and moderate income persons.
2. BACKGROUND: The Consolidated Plan consists of a description of the process utilized for developing
the document, a description of Petaluma's demography and housing supply, and a description of the City's
housing and community development needs. Additionally, the Plan contains an updated list of the City's
priorities for Block Grant funding allocations for the ext five years. HUD will anticipate that the City will
utilize this list as a guide for funding. As a result of testimony received at a series of hearings on housing,
homelessness, and public service needs, staff is recommending the following priorities for 2005-2010:
• Administer and/or facilitate programs and projects which enhance the quality of life for Petaluma's
senior citizens.
• Facilitate the provision of programs, projects, or facilities which enhance the lives of the City's low and
moderate -income youth, particularly those residing in City -assisted housing.
• Administer and/or facilitate projects and programs for Petalumans with special needs (e.g., homeless
families and single adults, persons with a physical, mental, or developmental disability, et al.)
• Provision of rental units for very -low and low-income residents, particularly those with support
services.
• Improvement of accessibility in public facilities and low-income housing for persons with a disability.
• Promotion of housing choices and opportunities.
• Facilitate the provision of homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income Petalumans, with
an emphasis on public safety workers, school personnel, and our minority community.
• Promote programs, projects, and facilities which encourage and implement principles of sustainability
(e.g., energy efficiency, proximity to transit, water conservation, etc.).
The list was worded as generally as possible to allow Council the greatest possible latitude in funding programs
as the needs of the community change in the next five years.
3. ALTERNATIVES: A Consolidated Plan is required; however Council can make any modifications to the
Plan and the recommended list of priorities.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: HUD will not approve any further federal funding for any housing and
community development program without an adopted Consolidated Plan. The City's average CDBG allocation
has been approximately $400,000/year; we have received more than $6,000,000 in HOME funds; and our
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nonprofit development agencies have brought millions of dollars of new construction funds into the community.
Those funds would be at risk without an approved Plan.
5, CONCLUSION: The 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan will satisfy the HUD requirement for a periodic review
and strategy for future funding allocations
6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION:
Continuation of our status as an entitlement jurisdiction, continued approval of our Annual Action plans, and
continued Block Grant (and other federal) funding.
7. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan.
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EXHIBIT #1
CITY OF PETALUMA, CA
FISCAL YEAR 2005 — 2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Petaluma is an "entitlement jurisdiction" under the federal Community
Development Block Grant program. It is a statutory requirement that all entitlement
jurisdictions prepare a Consolidate Plan in order to receive federal housing and
community development funding. The jurisdictions must then update that plan every five
years. Petaluma's first plan covered the time period of 1995-1999, the second 2000-
2005. This third edition of the Consolidated Plan contains the community's priorities for
the allocation of Block Grant funds during the life of this strategic plan, 2005-2010. This
is a summary of the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan, which was prepared in accordance
with Sections 91.100 through 91.230 of HUD's Consolidated Plan regulations.
All strategies and activities proposed to be undertaken in fiscal years 2005-2010 must
promote the goals of the Consolidated Plan process, which are to provide decent housing,
establish and maintain a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, particularly for low and moderate income persons.
In addition to the Consolidated Plan, HUD requires that cities, counties, and states
receiving CDBG funding take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice.
Jurisdictions report on such activities by completing an Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing (AI) every three to five years. In general the Al is a review of impediments to
fair housing choice in the public and private sectors. The City plans to complete an
updated AI in conjunction with the County's two other entitlement jurisdictions, the City
of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma.
The Consolidated Plan is linked to the City's certified 1999-2007 Housing Element and
the Petaluma Community Development Commission's (the City's redevelopment arm)
Implementation Plan.
Lead and Particinatine Oreanizations
The City of Petaluma Housing and Community Development Block Grant Division is the
lead agency overseeing the completion and implementation of the updated Consolidated
Plan. The Housing and Block Grant Division is a division of the Community
Development Department and receives direction from the City Council of Petaluma in the
review and approval of all housing and Block Grant policies and financial allocations.
The Consolidated Plan process actively involved the housing and community
development organizations in the City, nonprofit providers of affordable housing, service
providers to the city's low / moderate and special needs populations, advocates and
others. Twenty-three agencies participated in the planning process.
Population and Household Data
The Consolidated Plan includes updated information taken from the 2002 census on
household composition, ethnicity, age, and educational attainment, place of birth and
language, and mobility. An economic profile discusses the city's jobs/housing balance,
employment characteristics, and income levels. A section on the housing supply
discusses housing types, occupancy types, age and conditions of housing.
Housing and Communitv Development Needs
Section III of the strategic plan describes the community's needs as related to the
homeless, elderly, disabled, and farm worker population in addition to the needs of large
families, female -headed households, and first time homebuyers. A summary of City -
sponsored projects and programs to meet those needs is provided in detail. Where there
are constraints or barriers to meeting those needs, those deterrents are discussed.
2005-2010 Priorities and Proiected Budeets
As required by HUD, the Consolidated Plan must contain a set of priorities upon which
subsequent funding decisions are based. An effective set of priorities should
accommodate the changing needs for decent, safe, affordable housing, effective social
programs, and economic opportunities for our low-income residents. The following list
reflects the community's input for the new plan tenure:
• Administer and/or facilitate programs and projects which enhance the quality of
life for Petaluma's senior citizens.
• Provision and/or promotion of programs and/or facilities which enhance the lives
of the City's low- and moderate income youth, particularly those residing in City -
assisted housing.
• Administer and/or facilitate programs and projects for Petalumans with special
needs (e.g. homeless families and singles, persons with disabilities, etc.)
• Provision of rental units for very -low and low-income residents, particularly those
units with supportive services.
• hnprovement of accessibility in public facilities and low-income housing for
persons with a disability.
• Promotion of housing choices and opportunities.
• Facilitate the provision of homeownership opportunities for low and moderate
income Petalumans, with an emphasis on public safety workers, school personnel,
and/or minorities.
• Provision of programs, projects or facilities which encourage and implement
principles of sustainability (energy efficiency, proximity to transit, water
conservation, etc.).
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During the five-year Consolidated Planning period, the City expects income from the
following sources:
• An annual allocation of CDBG funding (dependent upon the federal budget
process)
• The 20% set-aside which is required to be deposited into the Housing Fund from
the redevelopment tax increment
• The In -lieu housing fund
• The newly instituted commercial linkage fee
• HOME funds (on a project specific competitive basis)
• Other project specific grants which may come available
Staff provides decision -makers with an annual "Action Plan" which includes funding
recommendations to address the housing and community development needs of the
community which fit into the plan priorities.
Fair Housing and Eaual Ovvortunity
There are no current court orders, consent decrees, or HUD -imposed sanctions which
affect the provision of fair housing. Petaluma's fair housing office is operated by a
nonprofit agency, which also operates the City's rental assistance program and landlord -
tenant mediation service. One priority of Petaluma's Consolidated Plan is the "promotion
of housing choices and opportunities." Our City Council has been a leader in promoting
fair housing and equal opportunity throughout the City organization and the community.
Monitoring
The Housing and Block Grant Division has in place a Monitoring procedural manual and
staff is responsible for monitoring program compliance, for affirmatively furthering fair
housing and equal opportunity, and for measuring milestones of success for meeting the
needs of the community's low and moderate income and minority residents.
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EXHIBIT #2
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGY FOR THE CITY
OF PETALUMA
WHEREAS the City of Petaluma is considered an entitlement jurisdiction under the Community development
Block Grant Program and applies directly to the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
funds; and
WHEREAS there is a requirement to submit to HUD, every five, years, a Consolidated Plan Strategy, which
serves both as a strategic plan for allocating funding for projects and programs for low and moderate income
people and as a funding application; and
WHEREAS the City of Petaluma has implemented citizen participation techniques to offer ample opportunity
and encouragement of participation by interested citizens, service delivery agencies and their clients, other
governmental entities, and elected officials through a series of public hearings and forums; and
WHEREAS all comments, questions, and suggestions were considered as valuable input to the process; and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan outlines affordable housing,
neighborhood revitalization, and community development strategies which contribute to the well-being and
improvement of the lives of our low and moderate income residents and the quality of life in our community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council approves the 2005-2010
Consolidated Plan and directs staff to submit the document to HUD in a timely fashion.
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