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such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. If for any reason any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this ordinance shall not be affected.

SECTION 5. Certification. City Clerk of the City of San Bernardino shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur in a newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the City in a manner permitted under section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.

SECTION 6. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this XXth day of , 2023.
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Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
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Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney

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CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Ordinance No. MC-1596, introduced by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular meeting held the 5th day of October 2022. Ordinance No. MC-1596 was approve passed and adopted at a regular meeting held the XX day of , 2023 by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
REYNOSO _____ _____ _______ _______
CALVIN _____ _____ _______ _______
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2023.
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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Cheryl Weeks, Council Administrative Supervisor
Department: Council Office
Subject: Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates - 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo
September 20-22, 2023 (All Wards)

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and two alternate voting delegates to the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo on September 20-22, 2023 in Sacramento, California.

Executive Summary
In order to participate in the voting in the General Assembly Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Expo, each city must designate a voting representative and up to two alternates. To ensure the City has representation at this annual expo, the designation of the delegate and alternates must be submitted to the League of California Cities by August 28, 2023.

Background
The 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo will be held on September 20-22, 2023. One very important aspect of the Annual Conference is the General Assembly Meeting when the membership takes action on conference resolutions that establish Cal Cities’s policy. Annual conference resolutions guide cities and the Cal Cities in efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness and vitality of local government in California.

Discussion
To expedite the conduct of business at the above-referenced policy-making meeting, the Cal Cities has requested that each City designate a voting representative and up

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to two alternate voting delegates. At least one must be present during the General Assembly Meeting on Friday, September 22, 2023 and in possession of the voting card in order to cast a vote.

Voting delegates must be designated as soon as possible so that proper records can be established for the conference. The City of San Bernardino must return the Voting Delegate/Alternate form to the Cal Cities Office no later than Monday, August 28, 2023. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Selecting a Voting Delegate and attending the General Assembly meeting at the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community.

Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to the City.

Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one Voting Delegate and two Alternate Voting Delegates to the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo on September 20-22, 2023 in Sacramento, California.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - Designation Letter from League of California Cities dated June 21, 2023
Attachment 2 - 2023 Annual Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate form Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

On June 15, 2022, the Mayor and City Council approved one voting delegate and two alternates for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo in September 2022.

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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles E. McNeely, Interim City Manager
Department: City Manager's Office
Subject: Administrative Policies – Updated Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities
Policy (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Review and consider the proposed revisions to the Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-134 as presented, repealing Resolution No. 2010- 342 and adopting the revised policy;
Or

3. Provide direction for modifications to the proposed policy.

Executive Summary
The revisions to the Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy implements key changes such as designating Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) as the lead department for these matters; adding clarity that the policy is applicable to areas under the purview of the PRCS Department; replaces references to the Legislative Review Committee with the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission; and adds an application period to enable the PRCS Department to review requests methodically and to plan strategically. There is no fiscal impact related to the approval of this policy; however, any future expenditures associated with naming and renaming facilities will be brought forward to the full Council for consideration.

Background
The City of San Bernardino is a charter city operating under a council-manager form of government. The City Charter is the document adopted by voters that defines the

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organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government and the Municipal Code contains the local laws and regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council that establish zoning and development standards, traffic regulations, administrative standards, and the like.

In addition to the City Charter and Municipal Code, it is important for the City to implement policies and procedures that establish the controls needed to ensure that City employees and elected and appointed officials can operate under a clear set of guidelines that align with the laws and regulations that govern the City.

At the June 15, 2022, Mayor and City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring an item at a future meeting to rename Gutierrez Park to Gutierrez Park on Route 66. On November 2, 2022, the City Council directed staff to explore and return with a process for renaming Seccombe Park. After these actions, staff began reviewing the existing policy and practices and recommended that revisions be made to the document to update language and provide clearer guidelines, which would enhance both internal and external processes and help eliminate any ambiguity.

Discussion
The City’s current policy titled Naming of City Parks, Facilities, and Amenities was approved by the City Council on October 4, 2010 (Resolution #2010-342). During an examination of the policy, staff determined that the policy had not been updated since its approval. As a general rule, policies should be reviewed every one to three years and updated as needed. As such, after a review was completed, staff recommended revisions to reflect changes and improve the effectiveness and clarity of the policy.

Key revisions to the current policy include the following:
•Added “Renaming” and “Recreational” to the policy title and throughout the document for clarity.
•Revised language throughout to clarify that the policy is applicable to facilities and amenities within parks, i.e., the policy applies to sites under the purview of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. •Included language to state that the Mayor and City Council have the final authority to name and rename sites and final authority to revoke the names of current sites.
•Added additional language to articulate the application process more clearly.

This includes identifying the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department as the lead department.
•An application period, beginning January 1 and ending on January 31 of each year, will be open to enable requests to be submitted and reviewed timely and methodically. This will also allow the Department to strategically plan for anticipated expenditures associated with applications approved by the City Council.
•Added language to clarify that signatures must be of those who reside in the City and included an address requirement for each signature to confirm residency.

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•Removed reference to the Legislative Review Committee, which was disbanded in 2021, and replaced it with the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission. •Expanded on the existing selection criteria to further clarify the standards to be used in evaluating each request.

Figure 1 below represents a simplified, high-level overview of the process for naming and renaming City parks, recreational facilities, and amenities as presented in the updated policy, beginning with the submission of the application, and ending with recommendations brought forward to the Mayor and City Council for consideration.

The process has been more clearly defined to ensure it is streamlined and efficient.

The proposed revisions do not alter the core elements or essence of the original policy but rather help ensure it is current and relevant, is implemented as intended, and provides clearer guidelines with less ambiguity. In preparation, staff examined similar policies in other cities including Irwindale, Long Beach, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Diego, and San Jose. Although no two policies are alike, they are share similarities in their approaches; the proposed policy is in line with policies and procedures practiced in other municipalities but still tailored to meet the unique needs of the City.

The recommended revisions to the policy will help ensure:

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•An adequate and equitable process for considering requests to name and rename City parks, recreational facilities, and amenities in parks is in place. •Reviews and evaluations of requests are conducted efficiently and appropriate recommendations with stakeholder input are provided to the City Council.

Citizens are provided opportunities to give input during the process of naming and renaming sites.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Approval of administrative policies aligns with Goal 1: Improved Operational and Financial Capacity, Key Strategic Target 1.1: Establish clear policy direction and predictable organizational structures. Adoption and implementation of policies promotes consistency, efficiency, accountability, and transparency.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to the approval of this policy; however, future expenditures associated with naming and renaming facilities may be incurred. The Department will include projected expenditures in their budget requests for consideration by the City Council.

Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Review and consider the proposed revisions to the Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-134 as presented, repealing Resolution No. 2010- 342 and adopting the revised policy;
Or

3. Provide direction for modifications to the proposed policy.

Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution 2023-134 approving the Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy
Attachment 2 Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy
Attachment 3 Application for Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities
Attachment 4 Naming of City Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Policy – Redlined Attachment 5 Resolution 2010-342
Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

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November 2, 2022 Mayor and City Council approved agenda item #28 to bring back at a future meeting: Process for Renaming Seccombe Park.

June 15, 2022 Mayor and City Council approved agenda item #41 to bring back at a future meeting: Renaming Gutierrez Park to Gutierrez Park on Route 66.

October 04, 2010 Mayor and City Council approved Naming of City Parks, Facilities, and Amenities Policy (Resolution No. 2010-342).

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Resolution 2023-134
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-134

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION 2010-342 ESTABLISHING

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NAMING OF

CITY PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES AND

ADOPTING THE UPDATED POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES FOR NAMING AND RENAMING CITY
PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND AMENITIES.

WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino is a charter city operating under a council- manager form of government;
WHEREAS, the City Charter is the document adopted by voters that defines the organization, powers, functions, and essential procedures of the city government and the Municipal Code contains local laws and regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council that establish zoning and development standards, traffic regulations, administrative standards, and the like; WHEREAS, on February 3, 2021, the City Council provided conceptual support for the development of a comprehensive administrative policy manual to ensure that City employees and elected and appointed officials are operating under a clear set of guidelines that govern the City; WHEREAS, on October 6, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-342 establishing policies and procedures for the naming of city parks, facilities, and amenities, and WHEREAS, the City’s current policy and procedures for the naming of city parks, recreational facilities, and amenities has been updated to provide clearer guidelines that will enhance both internal and external procedures resulting in an improved streamlined, equitable, and efficient process.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2010-342 is hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. The City of San Bernardino Policy on Naming and Renaming City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.

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SECTION 4.The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 5.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 16th day of August 2023.

Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:

Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney

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CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2023-134, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of August 2023 by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
REYNOSO _____ _____ _______ _______
CALVIN _____ _____ _______ _______
ALEXANDER _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2023.

Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk

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ADMINISTRATIVE

POLICIES
RESOLUTION NO.

PAGE 1 of 3

REVISION

SUPERSEDES

SUBJECT
Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities Policy

EFFECTIVE DATE

A. PURPOSE
This policy establishes guidelines and a process for considering requests to name or rename City - owned and operated parks, recreational facilities, and amenities.

B. DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and managed by the City and used for public recreation purposes.

2. Recreational Facility - a City-owned structure used for public recreation purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to, community centers, aquatic centers, and amphitheaters.

3. Amenity - a smaller, support facility that is located within or is part of a recreational facility.

Examples include, but are not limited to, picnic pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, monuments, walkways, or gardens.

C. POLICY

1. The Mayor and City Council shall have the final authority to name and rename parks, recreational facilities, and amenities.

2. The Mayor and City Council shall also have the final authority to revoke the current name of any park, recreational facility, and amenity.

3. Applications may be submitted by community groups, individuals, City staff, or e lected officials by submitting a City of San Bernardino Application for Naming and Renaming Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities to the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department.

4. The application period will be open annually beginning January 1 through January 31.

5. Applications shall be submitted in writing and shall be given equal consideration without regard to the source of the nomination.

6. Applicants must clearly articulate in writing on the standard application how the proposed name meets the criteria set forth in this policy. Evidence to support the justification may be required.

7. To show substantial community support, the application form shall be accompanied by a petition with a minimum of 100 signatures of support from residents of the City of San Bernardino. a. Petitions must include the names and addresses of all residents who sign the petition.

8. Applications will undergo a review process by one or more City commissions before being referred to the Mayor and City Council.

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9. The naming of any C ity park, recreational facility, and amenity is intended to be an act in perpetuity.
a. Sites which already bear the name of an individual, group, or organization shall not be considered for renaming to uphold the original intent of honor and respect unless substantial evidence supports the findings that the individual, group, or organization was falsely credited with the honor for which the facility was named or that the name now tarnishes the reputation of and brings harm to the City. b. Any such cause for renaming shall be referred by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission where such evidence shall be evaluated and thoroughly studied before the request is referred to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.
c. The application shall first be considered at a publicly noticed meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and City Council, who shall exercise final authority regarding the naming.

D. SELECTION CRITERIA

1. The selection of a name for any City park, recreational facility, or amenity must meet one or more of the following criteria:
a. Is of an identifiable geographic locatio n or a name that provides a link to City, County, State, or National heritage or development.
b. Is appropriate to the park, recreational facility, or amenity to reflect native wildlife, history, geographic area, or natural geologic features related to the City of San Bernardino. c. Is of a significant historical event, a local landmark, or for a historical figure. d. Represents the City’s ethnic and cultural diversity.

2. The following criteria will be used in evaluating the use of names of persons, either living or deceased:
a. The name of an individual has a longstanding affiliation with the City of no less than 20 years of significant community service, involvement, and/or contributions beyond the ordinary interest level whose efforts. The individual’s efforts have:
i. enhanced the quality of life and well-being of City residents; ii. contributed to the preservation of the City’s history or culture; or iii. made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the City or its residents; b. The individual must be identified as a City of San Bernardino resident, a member of a San Bernardino service organization, or employed within the city during his/her community or public service.

3. The name of an individual, organization or business may be used if there has been a significant contribution towards the acquisition of the site either by donation of land or the cost of providing the facility.

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a. "Significant" is defined as providing the amount of land required to complete the development of the site, funding for the total cost of the facility to be named or providing funding for that portion of the total cost which would not have been available fr om any other source (such as federal/state loans or appropriations, bond issues, etc.). i. In such circumstances, the contribution and the naming of the facility may be recognized through a formal agreement approved by the Mayor and City Council. b. Property or open space that is dedicated to the City as a condition of development shall not be named based on payment or cost but may be named pursuant to any other provision of this policy.

4. The name of a City employee may be used, regardless of length of City service, if performance of City service caused, or significantly contributed to the death, serious illness, or disability of said employee; or if said employee performed pioneering, breakthrough, or lifesaving measures on behalf of the City.

5. The City of San Bernardino shall not name any facility in honor of an individual or organization which promotes, supports, or produces products which may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or well-being, or which are not intended for consumption or use by minors.

E. PROCESS

1. Requests for naming or renaming parks, recreational facilities, or amenities shall be submitted in writing to the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department on the standard Naming and Renaming City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities application form.

2. Applications will be reviewed for completeness using the naming criteria in this policy by the department Director or designated department staff.

3. Completed applications will be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for review, public comment, and discussion at a regularly scheduled public meeting.

4. If the nomination involves renaming a park, recreational facility, or amenity, the request must first be referred to the City’s Arts and Hi storical Preservation Commission for review and evaluation before the request is forwarded to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.

5. After the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission has considered the request, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will then make a recommendation.

If more than one completed application is received for the same site, the Commission will consider all petitions before making a final recommendation.

6. City staff shall submit the recommendation to the City Attorney’s Office to undergo a legal review and staff will prepare the necessary documents ( resolution, staff report, etc.) to present the recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for final approval. A cost analysis must also be prepared if expenditures associated with the recommendation are anticipated.

7. If a recommended name is rejected by a majority of the City Council, the process shall be referred to the originating Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for reconsideration.

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City of San Bernardino
Application for Naming and Renaming
City Parks,
Recreational Facilities, and Amenities

STAFF USE ONLY
Received by:

Date: Ward:

Nominator Name:

Addr
ess:

Primary Phone:

Alternative Phone:

What group, if any, does the
nominator represent?
Email Address:

Site Type (Select One): Park Recreational Facility Amenity Is the site currently named?
If yes, please provide:

Sit
e Address:

Proposed Site Name:

Please provide the reason and/or justification for this nomination as it relates to the criteria in the City’s Naming and Renaming of City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities P olicy. Additional supportive information may be attached.

Petition with a minimum of 100 signatures is attached. Yes I hav
e received and read a copy of the City of San Bernardino Naming and Renaming of Parks, Public Facilities, and Amenities Naming Policy. This nomination adheres to the criteria as outlined in the policy and the statements contained within this document a true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Nominator Date
Pl
ease return this completed form with supporting documents to:

City of San Bernardino
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Attention: Department Director
290 North D Street, San Bernardino CA 92401

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Petition to Name or Rename a City Park, Recreational Facility, or Amenity We the undersigned are residents of the City of San Bernardino and support this petition to name or rename the City-owned park, recreational facility, or amenity described as follows:

Site type: Park Recreational Facility Amenity
Site address:

Existing name, if applicable:

Proposed name:

First and Last Name (Print) Address Signature

Nominator name and signature: Date:

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2010-342

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

NAMING AND RENAMING OF CITY PARKS, RECREATIONAL

FACILITIES, AND AMENITIES POLICY

PURPOSE:

To establish guidelines and a process for considering requests to name or rename and a uniform policy for naming, or amending the name of , City owned property, and property dedicated to the City for public purposes, subject to approval of the Mayor and Common Council. This policy shall apply to City - owned and operated parks, recreational facilities, or and amenities in city parks., or other recreational facilities, hereby referred to as "facility or facilities". The intent of this policy is to provide an exclusive process by which naming public facilities will be adhered to.

SCOPE
This

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

Facility classifications in order of significance:

Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and managed by the City and used for public recreation purposes.

RecreationalPublic Facility - a City- owned structure within a park used for public recreation purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: community centers, aquatic centers, or amphitheaters.

Amenity - a smaller, support facility that is located within or is part of a recreational facilityCity owned building or park or is part of a City recreation facility. Examples include, but are not limited to ,: picnic pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, monuments, walkways, or gardens.

1. POLICY:

1. The Mayor and City Council shall have the final authority to name and rename parks, recreational facilities, and amenities.

2. The Mayor and City Council shall also have the final authority to revoke the current name of any park, recreational facility, and amenity.

3. ApplicationsRecommendations may be submitted by community groups, individuals, City staff, or Elected Officials by submitting a City of San Bernardino Application for Naming and Renaming Parks, Recreational Facilities, and AmenitiesNomination Form (Attachment A) to the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. City Manager's Office.

2.4. The application period will be open annually beginning January 1 thr ough January 31.

5. RecommendationsApplications shall be submitted in writing, and shall be given equal consideration without regard to the source of the nomination.

3.6. Applicants must clearly articulate in writing on the standard application how the proposed name meets the criteria set forth in this policy. Evidence to support the justification may be required.

7. To show substantial community support, the application formrecommendation shall be accompanied by a petition with a minimum of 100 signatures of support from

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residents of the City of San Bernardino.
a) Petitions must include the names and addresses of all residents who sign the petition.

8. Applications will undergo a review process by one or more City Commissions before being referred to the Mayor and City Council.

9. The naming of any cCity park, recreational facility, and amenity facility is intended to be an act in perpetuity. Facilities
a) Sites which already bear the name of an individual , group, or organization shall not be considered for re -naming, in order to uphold the original intent of honor and respect , unless substantial evidence supports the findings that the individual , group, or organization was falsely credited with the honor for which the facility was named, or that the name now tarnishes the reputation of and brings harm to good name of the City.

4. Any such cause for renaming shall be referred by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department City Manager's Office to the Legislative Review Committee Arts and Historical Preservation Commission where such evidence shall be evaluated and thoroughly studied before the request is referred to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. the Mayor and Common Council.

Currently named facilities are listed in Attachment B.

5. The application Nomination Form shall first be considered at a publicly noticed meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.an identified City Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and Cityommon Council, who shall exercise final authority in regard toregarding the naming.

6.10. The naming of any City facility is intended to be an act in perpetuity. Facilities which already bear the name of an individual shall not be considered for re-naming, in order to uphold the original intent of honor and respect, unless substantial evidence supports the findings that the individual was falsely credited with the honor for which the facility was named, or that the name now tarnishes the good name of the City. Any such cause for renaming shall be referred by the City Manager's Office to the Legislative Review Committee where such evidence shall be evaluated before the request is referred to the Mayor and Common Council. Currently named facilities are listed in Attachment B.

7. As provided in City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Public Recreational Facility Permit - Section 18, sports leagues may, with the advanced written approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, place upon the premises approved signs, bill boards, banners , posters or advertising of products or services related to League's operations and needs.

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SELECTION CRITERIA:

The selection of a name for any City parkCity Park, recreationalpublic facility, or amenity must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Is ofThe name of an identifiable geographic location or a name that provides a link to City, County, State, or National heritage or development shall be used whenever possible.

2. Is a ppropriate to the park, recreational facility, or amenity to reflect native wildlife, history, geographic area, or natural geologic features related to the city of San Bernardino.

3. Is of a significant historical event, a local landmarks, or for a historical figure.

3. 4. Represents the City’s ethnic and cultural diversity.

4. 5.4. The name of an identifiable geographic location or a name that provides a link to City, County, State, or National heritage or development shall be used whenever possible.

5. The following criteria will be used in evaluating the use of names of persons, either living or deceased:
a. The name of an individual has a longstanding affiliation with the City of no less than 20 years of significant community service, involvement, and/or contributions beyond the ordinary interest level whose efforts . The individual’s efforts have:
i. e nhanced the quality of life and well-being of City residents; ii. contributed to the preservation of the City’s hi story or culture; or iii. made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the City or its residents ;

6.b. may be used, living or dead, provided that individual has contributed significantly to the quality of life for San Bernardino residents through 20 years or more of community service. The individual must be identified as a City of San Bernardino resident, a member of a San Bernardino service organization, or employed within· thewithin the City during his/her community or public service.

6. T he name of an individual, organization or business may be used if there has been a significant contribution towards the acquisition of the site either by donation of land or the cost of providing the facility.
a. "Significant" is defined as providing the amount of land required to complete the development of the site, funding for the total cost of the facility to be named, or providing funding for that portion of the total cost which would not have been available from any other source (such as federal/state loans or appropriations, bond issues, etc.). In such circumstances, the contribution and the naming of the facility may be recognized through a formal agreement approved by the Mayor and Cityommon Council.

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7. Property or open space that is dedicated to the City as a condition of development shall not be named based on payment or cost, but may be named pursuant to any other provision of this policy.

8. The name of a City employee may be used, regardless of length of City service, if performance of City service caused, or significantly contributed to the death, serious illness, or disability of said employee; or if said employee performed pioneering, breakthrough, or lifesaving measures on behalf of the City.

9. The City of San Bernardino shall not name any facility in honor of an individual or organization which promotes, supports, or produces products which may be detrimental to the public health, safety , or well- being, or which are not intended for consumption or use by minors.

10. The Mayor and Common Council shall exercise final authority in the naming of all parks, public facilities, and amenities within the City of San Bernardino.

PROCESS:

1. Requests for naming or renaming parks, recreational facilities, or amenities shall be submitted in writing to the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department City Manager's Office on the standard Naming and Renaming City Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Amenities application approved nomination form..

2. Applications will be reviewed for completeness using the criteria in this policy by department staff.The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall verify the information on the nomination form, and use his /her discretion to refer such requests to the appropriate City Commission.

3. Completed applications will be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for review, public comment, and discussion at a regularly scheduled public meeting.
• If the nomination involves renaming a park, recreational facility, or amenity, the request must first be referred to the City’s Arts and Historical Preservation Commission for review and evaluation before the request is forwarded to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.

2. After the Parks , Recreation, and Community Services Commission has considered the request, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will then make a recommendation. If more than one completed application is received for the same site, the Commission will consider all petitions before making a final recommendation.The Commission shall be determined by the type of facility being named. (Example: parks, community centers and playgrounds shall be referred to the Parks Commission; City owned buildings shall be referred to the Planning Commission; a Fire Station shall be referred to the Fire Commission, etc.). City staff shall present the Nomination Forms to the Commission for

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3. In accordance with the selection criteria stated in this policy, the Commission shall consider each submitted request in a public meeting prior to making a recommendation to the Mayor and Council.

4.5. City sStaff shall submit the recommendation to the City Attorney’s Office to undergo a legal review and staff will prepare the necessary documents (Resolution, Staff Report, etc.) to present the recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for final approval. A cost analysis must also be prepared if expenditures associated with the recommendation are anticipated.

5. If a recommended name is rejected by a majority of the Cityommon Council, the process shall be referred back to the originating Parks, Recreation, and Community Services City Commission for reconsideration.

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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City, the policies and procedures for the naming of City parks, facilities and amenities, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit " A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth in length.

SECTION 2. This policy is hereby effective upon the execution date of said resolution.

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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
NAMING OF CITY PARKS~ FACILITIES AND AMENITIES POLICY
PURPOSE:

To establish guidelines and a uniform policy for naming, or amending the name of, City owned property, and property dedicated to the City for public purposes, subject to approval of the Mayor and Common Council. This policy shall apply to City owned parks, facilities, or amenities, or other recreational facilities, hereby referred to as " facility or facilities". The intent of this policy is to provide an exclusive process by which naming public facilities will be adhered to.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

Facility classifications in order of significance:

Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and managedby the City and used for public recreation purposes.

Public Facility - a City owned structure within a park used for public recreation purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: community centers, aquatic centers, or amphitheaters.

Amenity - a smaller, support facility that is located within a City owned building or park or is part of a City recreation facility. Examples include but are not limited to: picnic pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, monuments, walkways, or gardens.

POLICY:

1. Recommendations may be submitted by community groups, individuals, City staff or Elected Officials by submitting a Nomination Form ( Attachment A) to the City Manager' s Office.

2. Recommendations shall be submitted in writing, and shall be given equal consideration without regard to the source of the nomination.

3. To show substantial community support, the recommendation shall be accompanied by a petition with a minimum of 100 signaturesof support.

4. The Nomination Form shall first be considered at a publicly noticed meeting of an identified City Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council, who shall exercise final authority in regard to the naming.

5. The naming of any City facility is intended to be an act in perpetuity. Facilities which already bear the name of an individual shall not be considered for re- naming, in order to uphold the original intent of honor and respect, unless substantial evidence supports the findings that the individual was falsely credited with the honor for which the facility was named, or that the name now tarnishes the good name of the City. Any such cause for renaming shall be referred by the City Manager' s Office to the Legislative Review Committee where such evidence shall be evaluated before the request is referred to the Mayor and Common Council.

Currently named facilities are listed in Attachment B.

6. As provided in City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Public Recreational Facility Permit - Section 18, sports leagues may, with the advanced written approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, place upon the premises approved signs, bill boards, banners, posters or advertising of products or services related to League' s operations and needs.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:

The selection of a name for any City park, public facility, or amenity must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. The name of an identifiable geographic location or a name that provides a link to City, County, State, or National heritage or development shall be used whenever possible.

2. The name of an individual may be used, living or dead, provided that individual has contributed significantly to the quality of life for San Bernardino residents through 20 years or more of community service. The individual must be identified as a City of San Bernardino resident, a member of a San Bernardino service organization, or employed within the City during his/ her community or public service.

3. The name of an individual, organization or business may be used if there has been a significant contribution towards the cost of providing the facility. " Significant" is defined as providing funding for the total cost of the facility to be named, or providing funding for that portion of the total cost which would not have been available from any other source ( such as federal/ state loans or appropriations, bond issues, etc.). In such circumstances, the contribution and the naming of the facility may be recognized through a formal agreement approvedby the Mayor and Common Council.

4. Property or open space that is dedicated to the City as a condition of development shall not be named based on payment or cost, but may be named pursuant to any other provision of this policy.

5. The name of a City employee may be used, regardless of length of City service, if performance of City service caused, or significantly contributed to the death, serious illness, or disability of said employee; or if said employee performed pioneering, breakthrough, or lifesaving measures on behalf of the City.

6. The City of San Bernardino shall not name any facility in honor of an individual or organization which promotes, supports, or produces products which may be detrimental to the public health, safety or well- being, or which are not intended for consumption or use by mmors.

7. The Mayor and Common Council shall exercise final authority in the naming of all parks, public facilities, and amenities within the City of San Bernardino.

PROCESS:

1. Requests for naming facilities shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager' s Office on the approved nomination form.

2. The City Manager, or his/ her designee, shall verify the information on the nomination form, and use his/ her discretion to refer such requests to the appropriate City Commission. The Commission shall be determined by the type of facility being named. ( Example: parks, community centers and playgrounds shall be referred to the Parks Commission; City owned buildings shall be referred to the Planning Commission; a Fire Station shall be referred to the Fire Commission, etc.). City staff shall present the Nomination Forms to the Commission for consideration.

3. In accordance with the selection criteria stated in this policy, the Commission shall consider each submitted request in a public meeting prior to making a recommendation to the Mayor and Council.

4. City Staff shall prepare the necessary documents ( Resolution, Staff Report, etc.) to present the recommendation to the Council for final approval.

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ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES & AMENITIES

1. Nominator Name:

2. Address:

3. Phone ( daytime): evening or cell):

5. What Group ( if any) does the Nominator represent?

6. Email Address:

7. Recommended Site & Location:

8. Is this Pari<. Currently Named? If yes, please state:

9. Recommended Name:

8. Petition with 100 signatures is attached showing community support: Yes_ No

9. Please discuss the reason for this nomination as it relates to criteria in Policy ( additional supportive information, photos, or articles may be attached):

Submit Form to: City Manager' s Office
300 N D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
909) 384- 5122
I have received and read a copy of the City of San Bernardino Parks, Public Facilities. and Amenities Naming Policv. This nomination adheres to the criteria as outlined in the Policy. The statements contained within this document are true, to the best of my knowledge.

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Al Guhin Park 3650 Little League Dr. 5
Anne Shirrells Park 1367 North California S1. 6
Arrowhead Credit Union Park 280 South E Street 3
Blair Park 1466 W. Marshall Blvd. 5
Campo Santo Memorial Park 2651 " D" St 7
Chancellor' s Park Kendall Avenue & Campus Pkwv 5
Center for Individual Development ( C.I. D.) 8088 Palm Lane 1 Colony Park 153 E. Harwick Dr. and Weir Rd. 3
Del Rosa School Field 3395 N. Mountain Ave. 4
Del Vallejo School Field ( Sterling and Lvnwood Ave.) 4 Delmann Heights Park 2969 N. Flores S1. 6
Encanto Park 1180 W. 9thS1. 6
Fifth Street Senior Center 600 W. 5thS1. 1
Freddie Snellacv Park Ash & North Park Blvd. 5
Golden Valley School Field 3800 N. Waterman Ave. 4
Guadalune Field 780 Roberds 1
Gutierrez Field ( 14th S1. and M1. Vernon Ave.) 6
Harrison Canyon Park ( 39Th- S1. and Golden) 4
Horine Park 3145 Lerov/ 3150 Waterman Ave. 7
Hudson Park 4365 Park Dr. 5
Jack Reillv Park Norma Lane & Stephanie 5
La Plaza Park 685 M1. Vernon Ave. 1
Littlefield/ Shultis Park ( Buckboard and Kendal Way) 5 Lytle Creek Park 380 S. " K" S1. 3
Meadowbrook Fields 179 E. Rialto Ave. I
Meadowbrook Park ( 2nd S1. and Sierra Way) I
Mill Park 503 E. Central 1
Newberry Park 560 Hill Dr. 4
Newmark Field 3898 Pershing ( 39th & Severence) 4
Nicholson Park 2750 200S1. 6
Ninth Street Park 2931 Garner 1
No. Norton Neighborhood Ctr. 24424 Monterrey 1
Norton Gym/ Galaxy Ballroom 1554 Art Townsend Dr, 1
Nunez Park 1717W. 5tnS1. 1
Palm Field 888 E. 6111S1. 1
Perris Hill Park 607- 1135 E. Highland Ave. 2
Perris Hill Senior Center 780 W. 21st St. 2
Pioneer Cemeterv 211 E. 9th Street 1
Pioneer Park 565 " F" S1. 1
Richardson School Field 455 S. " K" S1. 3
Ronald Reagan Park Irvington & Chestnut 5
Ruben Campos Communitv Center 1717 W. 5th S1. 3
Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center 222 N. Lugo 1
SB Soccer Complex 2500 East Pacific Ave. 7
Seccombe Lake Park 160 E. 5thS1. 1
Sierra Park 3800 Sierra Way 4
Sonora Tot Lot 1286 Sonora S1. 4
Speicher Park-( patton South) 1535 N. Arden 7
Tom Gould Park 240 W. 40thS1. 4
Tom Minor Park lrvington & Palm 5
Wildwood Park 536 E. 40thS1. 4
Council Office Conference Room Esther Estrada Conference Room 2nd & D Street City Hall Entrance Bench/Rose Garden Joan' s Rose Garden 2nd & D Street City Hall Entrance Lamp Post Dedicated to Marilvn Dixon 2nd & D Street City Hall Entrance Sun Dial Dedicated to Svlvia Loza 2nd & D Street

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CURRENTLY NAMED CITY PARKS, F ACIL TIES & AMENITIES
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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles E. McNeely, Interim City Manager
By: Mary E. Lanier, Interim Agency Director of Community, Housing, and Economic Development
Department: Community, Housing, & Economic Development (CED) Subject: Appropriation and City Manager Authorization to Approve Various Emergency Nuisance and Building
Health and Safety Abatement Costs (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Resolution No. 2023-135:

1. Proclaiming the need to prioritize nuisance and building and safety abatement costs and authorizing the City Manager to approve various code enforcement and Health and Safety Code assistance to displaced individuals’ expenses related thereto;

2. Approving the appropriation in the amount of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds related to various nuisance and property abatement costs and assistance to displaced individuals;

3. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to amend the City of San Bernardino’s FY 23/24 Operating Budget by $500,000.

Executive Summary
Chapter 8.30 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of San Bernardino by providing procedures for the abatement of nuisances. In urgent situations, the City may pursue an emergency abatement to protect life safety. Some buildings must be red-tagged and people may be displaced due to the dangerous conditions. Emergency abatements may also require the City to secure unsafe buildings. To abate dangerous buildings, secure them, and provide for Health and Safety Code agency enforcement reimbursable payments to displaced individuals, staff seeks authorization to appropriate and spend up to $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for these purposes.

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Background
The City’s Building and Code Enforcement Divisions are encountering vacant commercial and industrial properties being illegally occupied, or in some cases, being illegally leased to individuals. These abandoned and neglected buildings have deplorable living conditions and increasing health and safety issues. When further action is needed, occupants must leave the premises immediately.

As buildings are identified with imminent health and safety issues, abatement notices, “red-tags,” and citations are issued. With most of these buildings, the Police Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department are finding that such properties have become crime infested and lack basic facilities like bathrooms and kitchens for occupants. These properties are considered a health and safety hazard that must be abated. Occupants residing in buildings that are deemed unsafe and issued a “red-tag” require immediate removal.

Discussion
The City has developed an array of code enforcement and nuisance abatement tools to address various situations, and overall, the City is beginning to see success in its efforts to abate dangerous buildings. The City is now utilizing a multi-departmental task force to assist in the abatement of such properties. This task force consists of members from the Police Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino County Fire Department, and various City departments to ensure a safe and orderly abatement operation. Abated buildings will be boarded up and secured using metal fabrications to ensure that property cannot be reoccupied.

Individuals found to be in these properties may be offered referrals to assistance programs and or assistance payments. Additionally, in those situations where the Health and Safety Code authorizes the City, as the enforcement agency, to make assistance payments and recover them with penalties, the City may advance these payments and then seek recovery from property owners, using a property lien process if necessary.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Providing funding assistance to occupants residing in a property slated for abatement aligns with Key Target No. 3: Improved Quality of Life by securing the building, eliminating a health and safety hazard, and assisting San Bernardino residents.

Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Staff is proposing to utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $500,000.

Conclusion
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1. Proclaiming the need to prioritize nuisance and building and safety abatement costs and authorizing the City Manager to approve various code enforcement and Health and Safety Code assistance to displaced individuals’ expenses related thereto;

2. Approving the appropriation in the amount of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds related to various nuisance and property abatement costs and assistance to displaced individuals;

3. Authorizing the Agency Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to amend the City of San Bernardino’s FY 23/24 Operating Budget by $500,000.

Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2023-135 Authorization to Expend Funds for Emergency Property Abatement Services and Assistance
Ward:

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Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

December 7, 2022 Mayor and City Council approved an Assistance Program to assist occupants.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-135

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, TO: 1.

PROCLAIMING THE NEED TO PRIORITIZE NUISANCE

AND BUILDING AND SAFETY ABATEMENT COSTS AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE

VARIOUS CODE ENFORCEMENT AND HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED
INDIVIDUALS’ EXPENSES RELATED THERETO; 2.

APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)

FUNDS RELATED TO VARIOUS NUISANCE AND

PROPERTY ABATEMENT COSTS AND ASSISTANCE TO
DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS; 3. AUTHORIZING THE

AGENCY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,

OR DESIGNEE, TO AMEND THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO’S FY 23/24 OPERATING BUDGET BY
$500,000.

WHEREAS, Building and Code Enforcement Divisions are encountering vacant commercial and industrial properties being illegally occupied, or in some cases, being illegally leased to individuals; and
WHEREAS, abandoned and neglected buildings have deplorable living conditions and increasing health and safety issues; and
WHEREAS, buildings identified with imminent health and safety threats are issued abatement notices, “red-tags,” and citations; and
WHEREAS, occupants residing in buildings that are deemed unsafe and issued a “red- tag” require immediate removal; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a need to provide funding to cover various emergency nuisance and building and health and safety abatement costs, including providing temporary financial assistance to occupants who reside in soon to be abated properties; and WHEREAS, funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) can be utilized to fund such expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the funds are needed to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of San Bernardino by providing procedures for the abatement of nuisances and provide assistance to displaced occupants.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2.That the Mayor and City Council hereby finds and proclaims the need to assist occupants of buildings requiring immediate abatement with temporary financial assistance as the property needs to be abated due to deplorable and unsafe living conditions that constitute a threat to the health and safety of persons and property.

SECTION 3.That the Mayor and City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve various code enforcement and Health and Safety Code assistance to displaced individuals’ expenses related to immediate property abatement.

SECTION 4. That the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $500,000 in ARPA funds related to various nuisance and property abatement costs and assistance to displaced individuals.

SECTION 5. That the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Agency Director of Administrative Services to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget in the amount of $500,000 in ARPA funds.

SECTION 6.That the Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 7. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

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APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 16th day of August 2023.
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Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
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Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney

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CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2023-135, adopted at a regular meeting held at the 16th day of August 2023 by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ____ day of ________ 2023.
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DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles E. McNeely, Interim City Manager
Barbara Whitehorn, Agency Director of Administrative Services Department: Finance
Subject: Consideration of Premium Pay for the Mayor and City Council (All Wards)
Recommendation:

Determine if the Mayor and City Council shall or shall not receive the premium pay that is being provided to employees from ARPA funds.

Executive Summary
The Mayor and City Council authorized premium or “hero” pay for City and San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) employees on July 19, 2023, through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No mention was made of premium pay for the Mayor or City Council members, leaving it an open question as to whether they are also to receive this payment. Since City staff may not make the policy decision to pay the Mayor or Council, this clarification/determination requires Council direction to ensure that the intent of the governing body is being followed.

Background
On July 19, 2023, the Mayor and City Council voted to provide premium pay to City and SBMWD employees in the amount of $5,000 for full-time employees and $2,500 for part-time employees. The employees who are eligible to receive premium pay are those who worked for the City and SBMWD during the declared COVID-19 pandemic and remain employed as of the date of the payment. During the discussion, there was no mention of premium or “hero” pay for the Mayor or City Council members, and the motion was approved without contemplating the Mayor or City Council members eligibility to receive premium pay.

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receive premium pay is a policy decision of the governing body and cannot be made by the City staff. Should Council elect to include the Mayor and Council members in the premium pay, Charter Article III, Section 305 would apply, which reads as follows:

Compensation for the Mayor and Council members shall be established by ordinance following a public hearing giving due consideration to the recommendations of an advisory committee charged with the periodic review of compensation for City- elected officials. Compensation for the Mayor shall be
commensurate with that for a full-time position.

No ordinance increasing such salaries shall become effective until the date of commencement of the terms of Council
members elected at the next regular election. The Mayor and Council members shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.

Given the above, should the Mayor and Council decide to include themselves in the premium pay, they should give due consideration to any recommendations of the advisory committee, hold a public hearing, and pass an ordinance. The Mayor and Council members would receive the pay after the commencement of the terms of the Council members elected in November, 2024.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The request for direction in regard to premium pay for the Mayor and Council members aligns with Goal No. 1a: Improved Operational & Financial Capacity - Establish clear policy direction and predictable organization structures.

Fiscal Impact
There is no impact on the current fiscal year to direction provided by the City Council.

The fiscal impact of a decision to move forward with premium pay for the Mayor and City Council members would be included in the FY 2024/25 Operating Budget. The amount of impact would be dependent on the amount of premium pay; though it is important to note that Charter Section 305 states that “compensation for the Mayor shall be commensurate with that for a full-time position.” Conclusion
Determine if the Mayor and City Council shall or shall not receive the premium pay that is being provided to employees from ARPA funds.

Attachments
Attachment 1 – City Charter
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Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

July 19, 2023 The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-107 assigning funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) held in reserve: $10,000,000 to replacing the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and other IT Infrastructure needs, and approximately $5,500,000 for Premium Pay for Employees.

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City of San Bernardino
Charter

Adopted by Voters November 8, 2016
Filed with the California Secretary of State January 31, 2017

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Table of Contents
PREAMBLE 1
ARTICLE I: NAME, BOUNDARIES, POWERS, RIGHTS AND SUCCESSION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 1
Section 100. Name and Boundaries ....................................................................................... 1 Section 101. Powers of the City ............................................................................................. 1 Section 102. Interpretation of Powers .................................................................................... 1 Section 103. Rights and Succession ...................................................................................... 1 Section 104. Intergovernmental Relations .............................................................................. 2 ARTICLE II: FORM OF GOVERNMENT 2
Section 200. Form of Government ......................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE III: CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR 2
Section 300. General Powers and Duties ............................................................................... 2 Section 301. Composition, Eligibility, and Terms .................................................................... 2 Section 302. Powers and Duties of the Council ...................................................................... 3 Section 303. Powers and Duties of the Mayor ........................................................................ 3 Section 304. Manners of Action ............................................................................................. 4 Section 305. Compensation; Expenses .................................................................................. 4 Section 306. Prohibitions ....................................................................................................... 4 Section 307. Vacancies; Filling of Vacancies ......................................................................... 5 Section 308. Judge of Qualifications ...................................................................................... 5 Section 309. Council Organization, Meetings and Rules of Order ........................................... 5 ARTICLE IV: CITY MANAGER 5
Section 400. City Manager Appointment, Qualifications and Compensation ............................. 5 Section 401. Powers and Duties ............................................................................................ 6 ARTICLE V: DEPARTMENTS, SERVICES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 7 Section 501. General Provisions ............................................................................................ 7 Section 502. Direction by City Manager ................................................................................. 7 Section 503. Continuation of Departments ............................................................................. 7

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Section 504. City Attorney ...................................................................................................... 7 Section 505. City Clerk .......................................................................................................... 7 Section 506. Departmental Administrators; Appointive Powers .............................................. 8 Section 507. Services ............................................................................................................ 8 Section 508. Personnel System ............................................................................................. 8 Section 509. Official Bonds. ................................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE VI: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 8
Section 600. General Provisions ............................................................................................ 8 Section 601. Appointment, Removal, Terms of Office and Procedural Rules .......................... 9 Section 602. Library ............................................................................................................... 9 Section 603. Water and Wastewater ...................................................................................... 9 Section 604. Personnel Commission .....................................................................................10 ARTICLE VII: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10
Section 700. Fiscal Year .......................................................................................................10 Section 701. Submission of Budget and Budget Message .....................................................10 Section 702. Budget and Capital Improvement Program .......................................................10 Section 703. Council Action on the Budget and Capital Improvement Plan ...........................11 Section 704. Independent Audit ............................................................................................ 11 Article VIII: ELECTIONS 11
Section 800. City Elections ...................................................................................................11 Section 801. Elective Officers; Terms....................................................................................11 Section 802. Number of Wards .............................................................................................12 ARTICLE IX: INITIATIVE, CITIZEN REFERENDUM AND RECALL 12 Section 900. Initiative, Citizen Referendum and Recall .........................................................12 ARTICLE X: CHARTER AMENDMENTS 12
Section 1000. Charter Amendments .....................................................................................12 Section 1001. Periodic Review of Charter .............................................................................12 ARTICLE XI: SEVERABILITY 12
Section 1100. Severability .....................................................................................................12

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CHARTER
of the

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PREAMBLE
We, the people of the City of San Bernardino, in order to secure the benefits of home rule and a council-manager form of government, hereby adopt this Charter.

ARTICLE I: NAME, BOUNDARIES, POWERS, RIGHTS AND SUCCESSION,

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Section 100. Name and Boundaries
The City of San Bernardino, hereinafter termed the City, shall continue to be a municipal corporation under its present name of “City of San Bernardino.” The boundaries of the City shall be as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law.

Section 101. Powers of the City
The City shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the constitution and laws of the State of California as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this Charter.

Section 102. Interpretation of Powers
The powers of the City under this Charter shall be construed in favor of the City, and the specific mention of particular powers in the Charter shall not be interpreted as limiting in any way the general power granted in this article.

Section 103. Rights and Succession
The City shall continue to own, possess and control all rights and property of every kind and nature, owned, possessed or controlled by it at the time this Charter takes effect and shall be subject to all of its debts, obligations and liabilities.

All ordinances, codes, resolutions, rules, regulations, and portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect, and not in conflict or inconsistent with this Charter, shall continue in force until they shall have been duly repealed, amended, changed, or superseded by proper authority as provided by this Charter.

Subject to the provisions of this Charter, the present officers and employees of the City shall continue to perform the duties of their respective offices and employments under the same

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conditions as those of the existing offices and positions until the election or appointment and qualification of their successors, subject to such removal and control as provided in this Charter.

No action or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time this Charter takes effect, brought by or against the City or any officer, office, department or agency thereof, shall be affected or abated by the adoption of this Charter or anything herein contained.

Section 104. Intergovernmental Relations
The City may participate by contract or otherwise with any governmental entity of this state or any other state or states in the United States in the performance of any activity, which one or more of such entities has the authority to undertake, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

ARTICLE II: FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Section 200. Form of Government
The municipal government established by this Charter is the council-manager form of government.

ARTICLE III: CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
Section 300. General Powers and Duties
All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council (“Council”), and to the extent provided in this Charter, the Mayor. The Council shall provide for the exercise and performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the City by State and Federal laws.

Except as otherwise required by law, the role of the Council is legislative, which includes the power to set policy, approve contracts and agreements, and undertake other obligations consistent with this Charter and the City’s Municipal Code, while deferring to the discretion of management to choose the appropriate means to achieve the Council’s goals.

Section 301. Composition, Eligibility, and Terms
(a) Composition. The Council shall be composed of seven (7) Council members. The term “Council,” “legislative body,” or other similar terms as used in this Charter or any other provisions of law shall be deemed to refer to the collective body composed of the Council members.
(b) Eligibility. Only registered voters of the City shall be eligible to hold the office of Council member or Mayor. Those elected shall have been qualified electors and residents of their respective wards for a period of at least thirty (30) consecutive days immediately preceding the date of filing their nomination papers for the office.

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Section 302. Powers and Duties of the Council

The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, shall ensure fundamental municipal services are provided to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare. The Council and Mayor shall operate together to serve the best interests of the City.

The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, will develop and implement a Code of Conduct to guide and direct their interactions and duties, including measures to hold one another accountable for deviations from the goals and principles set forth in this Charter and the City Code of Conduct.

The Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, shall create and implement a plan to maintain the City’s fiscal integrity.

Each Council member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the Council. The Council shall have the power to override any veto of the Mayor by a vote of five (5) or more Council members.

The Council shall select a Mayor Pro Tempore from one of its own members. In the event of a temporary absence from the City, illness, or any other cause that makes the Mayor temporarily unable to perform the duties of his or her office, the Mayor Pro Tempore shall have all powers and authority that the Mayor would have possessed if present to perform his or her duties.

However, the Mayor Pro Tempore may not cast an additional vote in the event of a tie or exercise veto powers over Council action, but may continue to exercise his or her vote as a Council member.

Section 303. Powers and Duties of the Mayor
The Mayor shall have the following powers and perform the following duties, in addition to others as specified in this Charter:
(a) Attend and preside at meetings of the Council and may participate fully in all discussions, but shall not be entitled to vote except in the event of a tie, to veto a matter, and as otherwise provided in this Charter;
(b) Have the authority to veto any Council action approved by fewer than five (5) members of the Council;
(c) Shall participate in the vote (1) to appoint or remove the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk and fix their compensation and (2) to appoint or remove members of boards, commissions or committees, except committees made up wholly of less than a majority of City Council members;
(d) Appoint the members and officers of Council committees (committees made up wholly of less than a majority of City Council members), and perform other duties as specified by the Council;
(e) Be recognized as the head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law;
(f) Be the chief spokesperson for the City; and

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(g) Represent the City in intergovernmental relations and establish and maintain partnerships and regional leadership roles to advance the City’s interest; and may delegate such roles to other members of the Council; and (h) Execute all ordinances, resolutions and contracts approved by the City Council except as otherwise authorized by the City Council.

The Mayor shall have no administrative, appointment or removal powers except as otherwise provided in this Charter.

The office of Mayor shall be a full-time position and the incumbent shall not engage in any business, professional or occupational activities that interfere with the discharge of the duties of the office.

Section 304. Manners of Action
Actions of the Council require a simple majority vote of the quorum present for approval unless:
(a) Otherwise required for charter cities under State or Federal law; or (b) Required by this Charter to be approved by at least five affirmative votes of the Mayor and members of the Council.

Section 305. Compensation; Expenses
Compensation for the Mayor and Council members shall be established by ordinance following a public hearing, giving due consideration to the recommendations of an advisory commission charged with the periodic review of compensation for City-elected officials. Compensation for the Mayor shall be commensurate with that for a full-time position.

No ordinance increasing such salaries shall become effective until the date of commencement of the terms of Council members elected at the next regular election. The Mayor and Council members shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.

Section 306. Prohibitions
(a) Holding Other Office. No Mayor or Council member shall hold any other City office or City employment during the term for which he or she was elected. No former Mayor or Council member shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the City until one (1) year after the expiration of the term for which he or she was elected. (b) Conflict of Interest. Elected and appointed officials shall adhere to conflict of interest codes as established by State law and/or City ordinance. (c) Appointments and Removals. Neither the Mayor nor any Council member shall, in any manner, control or demand the appointment or removal of any City administrative officer or employee whom the City Manager is empowered to appoint. This does not preclude the Mayor or members of the Council from expressing their views and fully and freely

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discussing with the City Manager anything pertaining to the appointment and removal of such officers and employees.
(d) Interference with Administration. Neither the Mayor nor any Council member shall interfere with the discretion of the City Manager in the exercise or performance of his or her powers or duties. The Mayor and Council members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and shall not give orders to or attempt to direct the work of such officers and employees either publicly or privately. Inquiries may be made directly to officers and employees under the supervision of the City Manager with the knowledge and consent of the City Manager.

Section 307. Vacancies; Filling of Vacancies
(a) Vacancies. If the Council determines any of the events enumerated in provisions of the Government Code or California Constitution pertaining to vacancies in public offices have occurred, the Council shall declare a vacancy for the office of Council member or for the office of Mayor.
(b) Filling of Vacancies. The method of filling vacancies shall be as prescribed by ordinance.

Section 308. Judge of Qualifications
The Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and whether grounds exist for forfeiture of their office.

Section 309. Council Organization, Meetings and Rules of Order The Council shall establish by ordinance the time, place and the method of calling meetings, the rules of order for the conduct of proceedings by the Council, and the order of succession in the event of a vacancy in the office of Mayor.

ARTICLE IV: CITY MANAGER
Section 400. City Manager Appointment, Qualifications and Compensation The Mayor and Council, by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, shall appoint a City Manager and fix the City Manager’s compensation, as provided in section 304(b) of this Charter. The City Manager may be removed by the Mayor and entire Council in the same manner. The City Manager shall be appointed on the basis of education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices of local government management. The Mayor and Council shall

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establish and communicate clear expectations for the City Manager. An evaluation of the City Manager’s performance shall be conducted at least annually.

Section 401. Powers and Duties
The City Manager shall be the chief executive officer of the City, responsible to the Council for the management of all City affairs placed in the City Manager’s charge by or under this Charter.

The City Manager will be the sole authority for managing City operations and appointing and directing City staff, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.

The City Manager shall:
(a) Appoint and suspend or remove all City employees and appoint administrative officers, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter, or established personnel rules. The City Manager may authorize any administrative officer subject to the City Manager’s direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer’s department, office or agency;
(b) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law; (c) Attend all Council meetings. The City Manager shall have the right to take part in the discussion but shall not vote;
(d) Ensure the Mayor and Council are informed on all aspects of important emerging issues, including the City’s financial condition and future needs, and as part of that responsibility, brief the Mayor and Council at their meetings on the business matters before them;
(e) See that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and acts of the Council are faithfully executed;
(f) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital improvement program to the Mayor and Council and implement the final budget approved by the Council to achieve the goals of the City;
(g) Submit to the Mayor and Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year; (h) Make such other reports as the Mayor or Council may request regarding operations; (i) Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the affairs of the City and facilitate the work of the Council in developing policy; (j) Provide staff support services for the Mayor and Council members; (k) Assist the Mayor and Council in developing long-term goals for the City and strategies to implement these goals;
(l) Be accountable for the implementation of Council goals and policies and the overall performance of the City;
(m) Encourage and provide staff support for regional and intergovernmental cooperation; (n) Promote partnerships among the Mayor, Council, staff, and citizens in developing public policy and building a sense of community;
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(p) Perform other such duties as are specified in this Charter, by ordinance, or as may be requested by the Council.

ARTICLE V: DEPARTMENTS, SERVICES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Section 501. General Provisions
The City Manager may establish City departments, offices, or agencies in addition to those created by this Charter, subject to approval of the City Council, and may prescribe the functions of all departments, offices and agencies to meet the needs of the community in the most effective and efficient manner.

Section 502. Direction by City Manager
Each City department, office and agency shall be administered by an executive appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager, except the Offices of the Council, Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Water Board, which shall be administered by their respective executive officers as provided for elsewhere in this Charter but which shall in all other respects be governed by the policies applicable to all other departments, offices and agencies.

With the consent of the Council, the City Manager may serve as the executive of one or more such departments, offices or agencies.

The City Manager may appoint one person to serve as the executive of two or more departments.

Section 503. Continuation of Departments
All departments, agencies, offices, and services in existence at the time this Charter is adopted shall continue in the same manner as before the adoption of this Charter, unless and until changed by ordinance or other action approved by the City Council.

Section 504. City Attorney
A duly qualified City Attorney shall be hired by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided in section 304(b) of this Charter. The City Attorney may be removed by the Mayor and entire Council in the same manner. The City Attorney shall serve as chief legal advisor to the Council, the City Manager and all City departments, offices and agencies; shall represent the City in all legal proceedings; and shall perform any other duties prescribed by State law, this Charter or by ordinance.

Section 505. City Clerk
A duly qualified City Clerk shall be hired by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided in section 304(b) of this Charter. The City Clerk may be removed by the Mayor and entire Council in the same manner. The City Clerk shall give notice of Council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings, and shall perform any other duties prescribed by State law, this Charter or by ordinance.

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Section 506. Departmental Administrators; Appointive Powers Each departmental executive shall have the power to appoint, supervise, suspend, or remove such assistants, deputies, subordinates and employees as are provided for the department, subject to the approval of the City Manager and subject to the provisions of the personnel rules and regulations adopted by the Council.

Section 507. Services
The City shall provide for a municipal police department. The City also shall provide for community development, finance, fire and emergency medical services, information technology, library, parks and recreation, personnel, public works, water and wastewater, and such other services as the Council deems appropriate for the public’s health, safety and welfare.

Section 508. Personnel System
All appointments and promotions of City officers and employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by a valid and reliable examination or other evidence of competence. The administration of employee matters shall be delegated to a personnel or human resources department.

Consistent with all applicable Federal and State laws, the Council shall provide for the establishment, regulation and maintenance of a merit system and governing personnel rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of the employees of the City’s departments, offices and agencies. Such personnel rules and regulations may include but are not limited to classification and pay plans, examinations, force reduction, removals, working conditions, provisional and exempt appointments, in-service training, grievances and relationships with employee organizations.

Section 509. Official Bonds.

The Council shall fix by resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officers or employees who are required by the Council to acquire such bonds. All bonds shall be executed by a responsible corporate surety, shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City.

There shall be no personal liability upon, or any right to recover against, a superior officer, or his or her bond, for any wrongful act or omission of his or her subordinate, unless such superior officer was a party to, or conspired in, such wrongful act or omission.

ARTICLE VI: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Section 600. General Provisions
Each board, commission and committee established prior to the adoption of this Charter shall continue to exist, exercise the powers and perform the duties assigned to it upon adoption of this Charter. However, the Council may alter the structure, membership, powers and duties of

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boards, commissions and committees. The Council also may abolish or create particular boards, commissions and committees, provided that the Council may not abolish the Commissions or Boards specifically provided for in this Charter. The Council may grant powers and duties to boards, commissions and committees that are consistent with the provisions of this Charter.

Section 601. Appointment, Removal, Terms of Office and Procedural Rules Except as provided elsewhere in this Charter, the appointment, removal, and terms of office of boards, commissions, committees and their members and the rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of board, commission or committee business shall be as prescribed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided in section 304(b) of this Charter. Members of boards, commissions and committees shall be residents of the City, unless exempted by ordinance or State law.

Section 602. Library
A Library Board of Trustees consisting of five (5) members shall be appointed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided in section 304(b) to serve without compensation. The Mayor and entire Council may remove Trustees in the same manner. The Board shall:
(a) Be responsible for providing adequate library services; (b) Appoint a Library Director;
(c) Administer the Library budget allocated by the Council; (d) Make and enforce all rules and regulations applicable to library services; and (e) Administer such additional matters as may be determined by ordinance.

Section 603. Water and Wastewater
A Water Board of five (5) Commissioners shall be appointed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided in section 304(b). Commissioners shall serve terms of six (6) years each, staggered in the same manner as at the time of the adoption of this Charter. Any one or more of these Commissioners may be removed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council. The Board shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
(a) Be responsible to oversee and manage the City’s water supply, recycled water, wastewater collection and treatment (“Water and Wastewater Systems”) functions in accordance with State law.
(b) Employ such persons, including a general manager, as may be needed for proper administration of the City’s Water and Wastewater Systems. (c) Set and collect all rates, fees and charges for operation of the Water and Wastewater Systems.
(d) Allocate all receipts and expenditures to separate, independent, Water and Sewer Funds in accordance with State law.
(e) Provide for an annual, independent audit of all water and wastewater accounts, and may provide for more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Copies of all auditors’ reports shall be filed with the City Clerk and Council.

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(f) Compensate members of the Water Board in accordance with actions of the Water Board following public hearing.
(g) Collaborate with the Council, Mayor and City Manager concerning the City’s Water and Wastewater Systems. In this regard, the Council shall take such actions as may be appropriate to enforce rules and regulations of the Board. (h) Establish and periodically review and revise such rules and regulations as may be appropriate for managing the City’s Water and Wastewater Systems.

Section 604. Personnel Commission

A Personnel Commission consisting of five (5) members shall be appointed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided for in section 304(b) of this Charter, to serve without compensation. The Mayor and entire Council may remove Commissioners in the same manner.

The Commission’s sole responsibility shall be to hear appeals of disciplinary action by City employees, subject to the provisions of adopted labor agreements. Decisions of the Commission shall be final without further review within the City.

ARTICLE VII: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Section 700. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the City shall begin on the first day of July of each year and end on the last day of June of the following year. The Council may change the fiscal year by ordinance.

Section 701. Submission of Budget and Budget Message
At least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the City Manager shall prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council the proposed budget and an accompanying message.

The City Manager’s budget message shall explain the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of the work programs, linking those programs to organizational goals and community priorities.

It shall outline the proposed financial policies of the City for the ensuing fiscal year and the impact of those policies on future years. It shall describe the important features of the budget and indicate any major changes from the current year in financial policies, expenditures, and revenues, together with the reasons for such changes. It shall summarize the City’s debt position, including factors affecting the ability to raise resources through debt issues, and include other such material as the City Manager deems desirable.

Section 702. Budget and Capital Improvement Program
The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all City funds and activities for the ensuing fiscal year and, except as required by law or this Charter, shall be in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council or Mayor may request for effective management and understanding of the relationship between the budget and the City’s strategic goals. In addition, the City Manager shall prepare and submit a multi-year capital improvement plan

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(CIP). The CIP shall be revised and extended each year with regard to capital improvements still pending or in the process of construction or acquisition.

The City’s budget and CIP should strive to achieve the best practice standards set by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for distinguished budget presentation.

Section 703. Council Action on the Budget and Capital Improvement Plan The Council shall publish a general summary of the budget and CIP and hold one (1) or more public hearings. After the public hearing(s), the Budget and CIP shall be adopted, as they may be amended, by the Council before the beginning of each fiscal year.

Section 704. Independent Audit

The Council shall provide for an annual independent audit of all City accounts and may provide for more frequent audits as it deems necessary. An independent certified public accountant or firm of such accountants shall make such audits, which should be performed in accordance with General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Using competitive bidding, the Council shall designate such accountant or firm for a period not to exceed five (5) years.

As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final certified audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the Mayor, each member of the Council, the City Manager, Finance Director and City Attorney. Three (3) additional copies shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, where they shall be available for inspection by the general public, and the audit and report shall be published on the City’s website.

Section 800. City
Elections
Article VIII: ELECTIONS
Beginning in 2018, primary and general election shall be held in said City in consolidation with the State Primary Election and the State General Election and every two (2) years thereafter. City elections shall follow the provisions and procedures of the State Elections Code as applicable to general law cities. The Mayor and Council members shall be sworn in and begin their term of service upon certification of the election results, and shall serve until their successors qualify.

To facilitate the transition of elections from odd to even numbered years, consistent with the timing of elections for state and federal offices, the terms of the Mayor and each Council member in office at the time of the adoption of this Charter shall be extended for one (1) year.

Section 801. Elective Officers; Terms
The elective officers of the City shall consist of a Mayor and seven Council members. Council members shall continue to be elected for terms of four (4) years, with such terms staggered between the wards as established by ordinance. Each Council member shall be elected by ward

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by the voters within that ward. The Mayor shall continue to be elected at large for a term of four (4) years.

Section 802. Number of Wards
There shall be seven (7) wards.

Section 803. Adjustment of Ward Boundaries
Periodic adjustments to ward boundaries shall be made to maintain each in compact form and as nearly equal in population as possible, consistent with applicable State and Federal laws.

ARTICLE IX: INITIATIVE, CITIZEN REFERENDUM AND RECALL
Section 900. Initiative, Citizen Referendum and Recall
Initiatives, citizen referenda, and recalls shall follow the procedures of the State Elections Code, as applicable to general law cities.

ARTICLE X: CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Section 1000. Charter Amendments
Amendments to this Charter shall be made in accordance with the procedures of the State Elections Code, as applicable to charter cities.

Section 1001. Periodic Review of Charter
By December 2017, the Council shall establish a process to ensure the periodic review of this Charter to identify potential amendments that enhance clarity, efficiency, and the principles of the council-manager form of government.

Section 1100.

Severability
ARTICLE XI: SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the Charter shall not be affected. If the application of the Charter or any of its provisions to any persons or circumstance is held invalid, the application of the Charter and its provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.

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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles E. McNeely, Interim City Manager
By: Mary Lanier, Interim Agency Director of Community,
Housing, and Economic Development
Cassandra Searcy, Deputy Director of Housing and
Homelessness
Department: Community, Housing & Economic Development (CED) Subject: Proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 Annual Action Plan Associated with Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds
(All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a second Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds; and

2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds; and

3. Approve the termination of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Subrecipient Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the Proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan.

Executive Summary

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City Staff is requesting to conduct a Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds and to terminate the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Subrecipient Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. The amendment will allow CDBG-CV1 and CV3 funds to be allocated to provide emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families, including supportive social services. These actions will require a budget appropriation transfer to fund the Emergency Interim Shelter services.

Background
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) was signed into law. Under the CARES Act, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $2,003,529 in Community Development Block Grant- Coronavirus (CDBG-CV1) funds to the City of San Bernardino to fund activities that prevent, prepare, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.

On April 19, 2020, the City allocation the CDBG-CV1 funds as follows:

On September 11, 2020, HUD announced another round allocation, and the City would receive $1,702,135 in CDBG-CV Round 3 (CDBG-CV3) funds. Both CDBG CV1 and CV3 have a requirement to be used to prevent, prepare for, and/or respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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On June 2, 2021, the City allocated the CDBG-CV3 funds as follows:

On September 16, 2020, the City Council approved the City of San Bernardino's (City) Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-21 AP. One of the activities funded was the Eviction Prevention Program in the amount of $1,060,000. The program intended to prevent evictions by providing payment of rent arrears to landlords of low-income tenants in the City of San Bernardino who were experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The program was being managed by The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB), which has extensive experience in managing rental assistance programs countywide.

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) was initially approved for a maximum CDBG-CV award amount of $1,060,000, but HACSB was uncertain the funds could be fully expended in a prompt manner due to the negative staffing impacts associated with COVID-19. As a result, on March 9, 2021, a First Amendment to the CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with HACSB was executed to reduce the award amount from $1,060,000 to $660,000.

On July 12, 2021, a Second Amendment to the CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with HACSB was executed increasing the eviction prevention award funds back to the original award amount of $1,060,000. The reason for the Second Amendment was that HACSB had determined it did have the staffing capacity to fully operate the eviction prevention program.

On September 21, 2022, a Third Amendment to the CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with HACSB was executed extending its term from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Because there was a considerable amount of San Bernardino residents who still needed financial assistance with rent arrears, HACSB requested to extend the Term of Agreement date from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

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County Continuum of Care Homeless Count and Survey Final Report (Report). To utilize unspent CDBG-CV funds and to align with the Homeless Strategy, Housing Staff is proposing a second Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-21 AP.

Discussion
HACSB has diligently worked to provide rental assistance to the residents of San Bernardino. HACSB was able to provide approximately $720,000 in rental assistance, and they have determined, with the termination of the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, they are unable to spend the remainder of the approximate $340,000 in CDBG-CV1 funds.

The City has unspent CDBG-CV1 and CV3 funds and City Staff is recommending terminating the Subrecipient Agreement with HACSB and allocating up to $1,104,137 to provide emergency shelter for approximately 200 homeless individuals and families, including supportive social services, and to prevent the spread of Coronavirus among shelter occupants.

Original Funding CDBG-CV1 CDBG-CV3 Total
Administrative Funds (400,706) (336,209) (736,915)
Eviction Prevention
(HACSB) (381,064) (381,064)
Senior Nutrition (9,746) (9,746)
PPE Cleaning Supplies (17,476) (17,476)
(1,145,201)
Emergency Interim
Shelter with Services $1,145,201
Additionally, on May 17, 2023, Council approved $973,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist with the interim emergency shelter services necessary for homeless residents during the development of the City Homeless Outreach Prevention and Education (HOPE) Campus. It is estimated the annual operating cost for the interim shelter will be approximately $2,000,000. Allocating the CDBG-CV funds will supplement the ARPA funds to allow a year of operations for the interim emergency shelter.

When a substantial change such as an increase or reduction in funds, or addition or cancellation of activities is proposed, the City's Action Plan must be amended. The City is required to notify the public, and a public hearing must be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
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will allow the City to dedicate resources to assist the residents’ experiencing homelessness and to expand capacity for non-congregate shelters.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with this report.

Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a second Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds. and

2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Relief Funds; and

3. Approve the termination of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Subrecipient Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino; and

4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further agreements or documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the Proposed Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan.

Attachments
Attachment 1: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan
Attachment 2: 2020-2021 Substantial Amendment
Attachment 3: Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Second Substantial Amendment
Attachment 4: Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSP) Subrecipient Agreement and Amendments
Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

March 13, 2020 The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020- 211 authorizing the City Manager to utilize the State allocated CDBG-CV Grant funds for eligible activities.

April 15, 2020 Mayor and City Council approved the City's Draft Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan.

September 16, 2020 Mayor and City Council approved the City’s Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan.

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March 9, 2021 The Mayor and City Council authorized the execution of the First Amendment to the CDBG-CV Grant between the City
and HACSB.

July 12, 2021 The Mayor and City Council authorized the Second Amendment to the CDBG-CV Grant between the City and
HACSB.

July 21, 2022 The Mayor and City Council approved the Third Amendment to the CDBG-CV Grant between the City and HACSB.

May 17, 2023 Approve the reallocation of $973,500 in ARPA funds from San Bernardino Valley College and the City’s Relocation
Assistance Program to provide interim housing for unhoused individuals during the development of the HOPE Campus.

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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DRAFT
FY 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN

PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN Mayor: John Valdivia Councilmember First Ward: Theodore Sanchez Councilmember Second Ward: Sandra Ibarra
Councilmember Third Ward: Juan Figueroa
Councilmember Fourth Ward: Fred Shorett
Councilmember Fifth Ward: Henry Nickel
Councilmember Sixth Ward: Bessine L. Richard
Councilmember Seventh Ward: James L. Mulvihill

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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The City of San Bernardino (City) must prepare and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an Annual Action Plan that details the proposed uses of federal grants the City receives. The City is an entitlement community and receives the following federal grants:
•Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
•HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
•Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The Action Plan serves as the City’s annual application to HUD and is a requirement for a receipt of yearly allocations of the grants noted above. To receive these funds, the City undertakes a planning process known as the Consolidated Plan cycle. This process is documented by three reports: 1) a Five- Year Consolidated Plan; 2) five annual one-year Action Plans, and 3) five annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs).

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

The City of San Bernardino has a range of housing and community development needs. The City's objective is to use its grant funds to coordinate programs, services, and projects with the anticipated outcome of creating a decent and suitable living environment to benefit low- and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Priorities for the FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN established in consultation with residents and community groups are noted.

Priority Objectives/Goals

1. Expand homeownership opportunities and assist homebuyers with the purchase of affordable housing: Four (4) single family units to be added in Eastpointe neighborhood. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

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2. Expand Homeownership Opportunities (Infill Housing Program): Fund construction of four (4) single family homes, city-wide. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

3. First-Time Homeownership - CHDO 15% Set –Aside Project: New construction of two (2) single family homes on vacant City-owned lots.

4. Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention-ESG: Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services: fund social service organizations to assist homeless persons through the provision of homeless prevention, emergency shelters, street outreach, supportive services and placement in permanent supportive housing. Homeless services/funding. Total assisted will be approximately 380 persons

5. New Affordable Rental Housing Construction or Rehabilitation: fund new affordable rental housing. Seccombe is a new rental housing project in the City’s housing pipeline that is anticipated to begin predevelopment during the current AP period. 100 total households assisted.

6. Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation: affordable rental housing rehabilitation of 239 existing rental housing units.

7. Promote Economic Development: Fund education and training for approximately ten (10) business owners through the City’s Microenterprise Program, to launch and retain successful small businesses and improve business viability.

8. Promote Economic Development: Repayment of Section 108 Loan which will create 214 jobs.

9. Improve Public Facilities and infrastructure: To meet current and future needs, replace playground equipment in three parks in the City's CDBG eligible areas; convert an existing baseball field into a Miracle League baseball field that will be ADA compliant; re-roof Encanto Community Center; undertake citywide concrete repairs to replace sidewalks and provide ADA accessibility.

10. Fair Housing: Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing. Fund fair housing activities to include fair housing enforcement, landlord/tenant mediation and education to approximately 2,700 persons.

11. Planning and Administration: Funding for planning and administration of CDBG, HOME and ESG.

3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

Preserve and rehabilitate existing single-family dwellings – As a result of a change to the loan terms for the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program, which change the loan from a forgivable loan to a deferred loan, there was no interest in the program and consequent homes were not rehabilitated. However, the program will be changed to a forgivable loan and funds currently budgeted will be carried over into the next program year.

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Expand Homeownership opportunities and assist homebuyers with the purchase of affordable housing - In FY 2019-20 the City completed two (2) new newly built homes on infill lots. The City’s CHDO partner, Housing Partners I is currently marketing the homes to households at 50% to 80% of AMI.

Provide Supportive Services - Homeless / Non-Homeless Special Needs: In FY 2019-20, the City provided $830,000 in HOME funds, $1.5 million in NSP1 funds, and $180,000 in CDBG funds to Arrowhead Grove, formerly known as Waterman Gardens Public Housing Community, for phase 3 of the multi-phase Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project. The third phase will result in 184 mixed- income family apartments with 147 of the units affordable to households at 30% - 60% of area median income.

Promote Economic Development: The City held five (5) small business/entrepreneur workshops.

Approximately, 20 persons attended the workshops in FY 2019-2020. There were more workshops scheduled for the year, however, due to the Covid-19 virus, those workshops had to be postponed.

Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure : In FY 2019-2020, the City completed: Lytle Creek Park roof replacement, Jerry Lewis Swim Center facility upgrades and replacement of playground equipment at five parks: Meadowbrook Fields, Lytle Creek, Wildwood, Harrison Canyon, and Speicher.

Fair Housing: Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board provided landlord-tenant counseling and other fair housing services to approximately 3,300 persons in the City.

Planning and Administration: Funding for planning and administration of CDBG, HOME and ESG.

Provide rental assistance and preserve existing affordable rental housing: In FY 2019-2020, two (2) assisted rental projects were inspected to ensure units remained affordable and habitable.

Expand the affordable housing inventory through new construction: In 2019-2020, the third phase of construction commenced on the site of the former Waterman Gardens Public Housing community (now called Arrowhead Grove), which resulted in a total of 184 mixed-income family apartments. Arrowhead Grove will provide 147 affordable one- to four-bedroom family units with an additional 35 market-rate units interspersed across the site and two units for property managers. In addition to the new units constructed, a new traffic signal and bus shelter were installed.

Improve Neighborhood Conditions – Demolition Program: Funding for this project has been eliminated due to the program’s inability to spend down its CDBG budgeted amounts during two consecutive years.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan:

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To solicit public input during the development of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan, the City conducted the following meetings:

Six community engagement meetings were held in January 2020:
•Akoma Unity Center, 1367 N. California Street, San Bernardino, Saturday, January 18, 2020, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, 15 people in attendance
•Rezek Center – St. Bernardine Medical Center, 2101 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 11 AM–1 PM, 15 people in attendance •Maplewood Homes, 906 Wilson St., San Bernardino, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 4 PM–5 PM, 20 people in attendance
•Olive Meadows, 610 East Olive Street, San Bernardino, Thursday, January 23, 4 PM–5 PM, 2 residents in attendance
•Valencia Vista, 950 N. Valencia Ave., San Bernardino, Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5 PM–6:30 PM, 0 people in attendance
•San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, Friday, January 24, 2020, 9 AM – 10:30 PM, 9 people in attendance
A housing summit was held on February 6, 2020, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The summit gathered community leaders, agency representatives, service providers, planning professionals, developers, business owners, and others to learn the current state of housing, jobs, and development opportunities.

The summit also identified public safety concerns, the need for diverse housing options (both emergency and long term), ways to develop new and improve existing housing stock, how to expand opportunities to advance workforce and build community wealth, and community health including physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The summit was also held to help build partnerships to address the City's most immediate needs and learn new ideas for long-range planning. Those in attendance were:
•Civil Liberties Union
•Inland Congregations United for Change
•Mary Erickson Community Housing
•National Core
•Step Up On Second
•Habitat for Humanity
•County of San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Agency •Omnitrans
•County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health •Wells Fargo Bank
•Akoma Unity Center
•Dignity Health St. Bernadine Medical Center
•Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services

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•County of San Bernardino Office of Homeless Services
•Project Fighting Chance
•Center for Employment Opportunities
•Project Fighting Chance
•Inland Valley Recovery Services
•Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board
•Catholic Charities San Bernardino County
Stakeholder interviews were conducted in-person, one-on-one phone conversations, and emails were held with various service providers to obtain feedback. The feedback was especially helpful in identifying gaps in services, trends in the local community, and needs relating to specific services and populations.

Three pop-up/tabling events were held throughout the City: a football game at San Bernardino High School on November 1, 2019, the San Bernardino Airshow on November 2, 2019, and the City of San Bernardino Winter Wonderland on December 14, 2019. Surveys were distributed at the pop-up events and a total of 314 residents responded to the survey from these pop-up events.

The City held a Council public hearing on March 18, 2020, to review the draft ConPlan, and on April 15, 2020, for the City Council and Mayor to review and approve the final plan.

For the 2020 program year Action Plan:

City Staff met with the CDBG Ad Hoc Committee on February 26, 2020 to present its funding recommendations and receive input from the committee.

The City also:
•Published a public notice (in English and Spanish) in the San Bernardino Sun, and El Chicano announcing the public hearing meeting
•Made available for public review, a copy of the Draft PY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan at the Community & Economic Development public counter, the City website and Norman F. Feldheym Public Library.
•Published a 15-day comment of public review, comment, Plan availability and date of the first public hearing number of the Draft FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the period of March 4, 2020 through March 18, 2020.
•Published a 30-day notice of public review, comment, availability and second public hearing for the period of March 12, 2020 through April 15, 2020 to approve and submit the PY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to HUD on May 15, 2020

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5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

A public review period for the Draft PY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan was noticed from March 4, 2020 through March 18, 2020 and again on March 12, 2020 through April 15, 2020. The City of San Bernardino did not receive comments from the public.

The PY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan was made available at the Community & Economic Development Department public counter, the City website and Norman F. Feldheym Public Library for public review and comment.

There were no comments received by the City of San Bernardino.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them There were no comments received by the City of San Bernardino.

7. Summary
The City has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts to reach all segments of the community that may benefit from the City’s CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency SAN BERNARDINO
CDBG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department ESG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department HOPWA-C Administrator

Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Community and Economic Development Department administers, implements, and monitors projects funded through the HUD’s formula entitlement grants. As a recipient of these funds, the City’s Community and Economic Development Department is tasked with the responsibility of developing and carrying out the goals and objectives noted in the Consolidated Plan. The City uses these and other funds to provide decent housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities throughout the City.

The Community and Economic Development Department works closely with the Public Works Department and the City Parks and Recreation Department, the City Manager's Office, the City Council, and the CDBG Ad Hoc Committee in establishing goals and priorities that will serve the needs of the residents of San Bernardino.

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Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
For matters concerning the City of San Bernardino’s CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, please contact: the Community and Economic Development Department, Gretel Noble, Housing Manager at 201 N E Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92418, telephone: (909) 384-7270 or via email at [email protected].

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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
The City views the Consolidated Plan as an opportunity to engage the community in the CDBG, ESG, and HOME investment process. It urges citizens to voice their concerns and share their ideas concerning community development, affordable housing, and homelessness. It encourages all residents, especially those living in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, to participate in the planning process.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
• The City has been working in a partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) and County Community Development and Housing Agency to redevelop 251 units of public housing at the former Waterman Gardens public housing project (now known as Arrowhead Grove).
• The City is also working in a partnership with National CORE, an Inland Empire CHDO, and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino in the development of Arrowhead Grove. • The City partners with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), a CHDO, for the administration of an owner-occupied, single family rehabilitation program. • Housing Partners I, also a CHDO, and NPHS partner with the City to build new single family, ownership housing on vacant and blighted lots throughout the city, in order to increase homeownership among households at and below 80% of Area Median Income.
• The City coordinates with the County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) in and ongoing exchange of information and resources available to persons who are experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. The City has also partnered with DBH in the Golden Apartments project where DBH provides the case management services for the formerly homeless residents who live with mental illness.
• The City has also been working on investment strategies for housing and health with Dignity Health.

Dignity Health’s Community Investment program provided a $1.2 million dollar loan for the construction (which is currently underway) of Arrowhead Grove Phase 3, which will result in the construction of a 184 mixed income development, with 147 units reserved for low-income households. • The City has been consulting with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino and the Community Development and Housing Agency of the County of San Bernardino concerning lead based paint hazards as it relates to rehabilitation of owner occupied single family homes. The City has also consulted with HUD’s environmental office regarding lead based paint and staff attended the most recent lead based paint training provided onsite at the HUD Los Angeles office.

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•The City has been in coordination with the San Bernardino Unified School District in their Uplift San Bernardino initiative. Uplift San Bernardino is Focused on the future of the youth community, such as launching the future workforce into local jobs; ignite Upward Mobility in the community; convene leadership work groups to change systems & police; effectively inspire community voice & engagement to inform better decisions & increase access to opportunities especially for youth; create shared understanding of issues & opportunities based on research & data; mobilize people and resources to fill in gaps identified between systems and promote accountability through a transparent history of Uplift’s decisions, progress, & learning. •The City has been working in partnership with Inland Empire Small Businesses Development Center (IESBDC) to deliver small business startup workshops to existing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs within the City of San Bernardino. Small business startup workshops are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate the San Bernardino population. Spanish workshops are offered in collaboration with the Mexican consulate, who host their space for Spanish speaking participants.
•The City is working with lead partners National Community Renaissance (CORE), an affordable housing developer; Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), a national CDFI; and Build Healthy Place Network (BHPN), the national center at the intersection of community development and health to advance equity, on the UPLIFT SB Equitable Development Plan. The UPLIFT SB Equitable Development Plan attains two overarching goals: 1) encourage health investors to advance comprehensive solutions and 2) spark collaborative problem-solving to address persistent community development challenges in the Waterman Baseline neighborhood and the City of San Bernardino, which include increasing the level of activity and improving the economic and health equity outcomes for residents and the community. UPLIFT Equitable Development Plan will strengthen the existing Waterman and Baseline Specific Plan (Specific Plan) and leverage other community-led collective impact efforts.

The City is in collaboration with mentioned lead partners to increase investments in housing, health and safety, job creation. The goal is to bring business service providers along to determine how to best deploy resources to residents in the City of San Bernardino. These efforts will address some of the biggest barriers to opportunity, high crime rates, homelessness and lack of good paying jobs, namely through affordable housing, job creation, and economic development. •For the past year the City has been working with an initiative headed by the Center for Community Investment and seven health providers, including Dignity Health in an initiative to Accelerate Investments in Healthy Communities (AIHC).

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

As homelessness does not have boundaries, the most efficient way to address the needs of the homeless (especially chronically homeless populations), is regionally. There are four entities that work collaboratively to address homelessness throughout San Bernardino County. They are: 1) the

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Interagency Council on Homelessness, a policy making body; 2) Homeless Provider Network, an advisory group made up of local public, private, faith-based, non-profit and housing organizations who work to improve service delivery to the homeless; 3) Central Valley Steering Committee, which is a sub- committee of the Homeless Provider Network, is a group made up of the following cities, San Bernardino, Rialto, Redlands, Colton, Grand Terrace, and Fontana, in addition to private, faith-based, non-profit and housing organizations who collaborate to improve service delivery to the homeless. The goal of the Central Valley Steering Committee is to advocate for the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless residing in those cities that are in the County of San Bernardino; 4) the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services, the administrative arm of the CoC. The strategy that guides the actions of the above-mentioned groups is the “10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County”. This document serves as the blueprint for ending homelessness in San Bernardino County.

The City of San Bernardino is an active participant of the Continuum of Care (CoC) and fully supports the goals and objectives of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County. City of San Bernardino City Councilmember, Fred Shorett, represents the City of San Bernardino on the board of the Interagency Council on Homelessness, the City’s Police Department supports and participates in the Point-in-Time Homeless Count, and the Community and Economic Development staff requires its ESG subrecipients to participate in the CoC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a software application designed to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at risk of homelessness.

Through its ESG program the City funds five organizations that provide street outreach, emergency shelter, homeless prevention services, rapid rehousing and HMIS.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City works closely with the CoC and attends its regular scheduled meetings and trainings in the area of homelessness. The City consults with the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), which has not less than one former homeless member, in regards to funding recommendations. The discussions at the ICH meetings are comprised of updates on HMIS and a monthly data quality report is provided illustrating the number of clients enrolled in the non-profit organizations using HMIS. The updates are helpful in evaluating the outcomes of projects and activities assisted with ESG. Other topics of discussion include presentations to the Office of Homeless Services on activities from the San Bernardino County Reentry Collaborative regarding workshop meetings to discuss updating their strategic plan, and a Community Recidivism Reduction Program. A Veterans Initiative – the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) has continued to develop creative and effective ways

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to address the needs of the County’s homeless veterans. Over the past year the HASCB, along with the support and efforts of our affiliate non-profits, KEYS and HP1 Inc., has created housing opportunities for homeless veterans.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Agency/Group/Organization Dignity Health St Bernardine Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs
1 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted in a workshop setting hosted by the City of San Bernardino and Dignity Health. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community.

Agency/Group/Organization National Community Renaissance (National CORE) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development Strategy 2 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted in a workshop setting hosted by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/investment in the community.

Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? 3 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community
Agency/Group/Organization Omni Trans4
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted in a workshop setting hosted by the City of San Bernardino and Dignity Health. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community
Agency/Group/Organization Continuum of Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type Publicly Funded/System of Care Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless, Families with children, Veterans, Unaccompanied Youth, Homeless Strategy
5 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted in a workshop setting hosted by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to
Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency – Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless, Families with Children, Veterans, Unaccompanied Youth
6 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development Strategy 7 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted in a workshop setting hosted by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are
Agency/Group/Organization Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board Agency/Group/Organization Type Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment 8 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to
Agency/Group/Organization Salvation Army – Hospitality House Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless, Families with Children, Veterans, Unaccompanied Youth
9 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Salvation Army Hospitality House was consulted. The anticipated outcome is to serve homeless women and children and stabilize them, case manage, and provide a type of housing suitable for them.

Agency/Group/Organization Center For Employment Opportunities Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Employment
10 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development Strategy

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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Center for Employment Opportunities was consulted. The anticipated outcome is to
Agency/Group/Organization Inland Valley Recovery Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless, Families with Children, Veterans, Unaccompanied Youth
11 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Inland Valley Recovery Services was consulted. The anticipated outcome is to
Agency/Group/Organization Dr. Tom Pierce , CSU San Bernardino Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis 12 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Dr. Tom Pierce was consulted. The anticipated outcome is to Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency types were excluded from engagement. In the future the City will make a special effort to include corrections programs and institutions.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Continuum of Care Alliance Potential funding allocations to address homeless needs will complement the COC Strategy.
10-Year Strategy to End
Homelessness Continuum of Care Alliance Funding allocations to address homeless needs will be consistent with the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness.

City of San Bernardino 2013-2021
Housing Element
City of San Bernardino Department of
Community Development
Potential funding allocations to address housing needs that will complement the 2013-2021 Housing Element
Housing Authority County of San
Bernardino (HACSB)
Housing Authority County of San
Bernardino (HACSB)
The City will support HACSB's efforts on public housing and the ongoing partnership on Waterman Gardens
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional)
City staff, with assistance from its consultant, worked to engage a wide array of residents and stakeholders in the community engagement process. In addition to engaging residents in the community survey, the City also engage housing providers and developers, social service agencies, financial institutions, neighborhood associations, local health systems and organizations that provide outreach and supportive housing to homeless persons. The City also undertook direct solicitation for engage stakeholders to in the community survey, community meetings, and stakeholder interviews.

Stakeholders and residents provided feedback on priorities, neighborhood revitalization issues, housing problems and possible solutions. They were asked to provide input on how the City should spend CDBG, HOME and ESG funding.

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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City published a public hearing notice (Appendix A) in the San Bernardino Sun, and El Chicano newspapers in accordance with its citizen participation plan for its March 18, 2020 and April 15, 2020 Public Hearing. It also posted the notice and the PY 2020-2021 Action Plan on the City website. The PY 2020-2021 Action Plan was available on the City’s website at the Community and Economic Development Department public counter, and the Norman F. Feldheym Public Library.

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Sort Or
der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Residents of
Public and
Assisted
Housing

Low Income
persons
No responses
were received.

No comments
were received.

Because
comments were
not received
there is no
summary of
comments not
accepted.
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der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
No responses
were received
No comments
were received
Because
comments were
not received
there is no
summary of
comments not
accepted.
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Public
Meeting
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broa
d community

Residents of
Public and
Assisted
Housing

Low Income
persons
No responses
were received
No comments
were received
Because
comments were
not received
there is no
summary of
comments not
accepted.
http://sanbernardinocityca.iqm2.com/citize
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Sort Or
der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Public
Hearing
Minorities

Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broa
d community

Residents of
Public and
Assisted
Housing
No responses
were received
No comments
were received
Because
comments were
not received
there is no
summary of
comments not
accepted.
http://sanbernardinocityca.iqm2.com/citize
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
CDBG public –
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 3,405,816 17,000 800,368 4,223,184 0
Funding for program year 2020 includes
the City's HUD allocation, estimated
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Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
HOME public –
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 1,404,784 500,694 1,435,694 3,341,172 0
The City plans to invest its HOME dollars in
the rehabilitation of a rental housing
project; Infill Housing Program
(homeownership); New construction of
affordable rental housing (Seccombe
Park); and Arrowhead Grove Phase 4
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Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
ESG public –
federal
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental
assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing 295,799 0 $0 295,799 0
Assist ESG sub recipients with funding to
assist the Homeless population with
Emergency Shelter, Motel Vouchers, Rapid
Re-Housing, Rental Assistance,
Homelessness Prevention and Financial
Assistance
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will leverage its federal resources with state and private capital in order to develop quality affordable housing for San Bernardino residents. Additional funds to serve the needs of lower- and moderate-income residents were derived from a variety of other sources, including:

Federal Resources

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• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
•Tax Exempt Bond Financing
•Community Investment Funds from Dignity Health
State Resources
•Tax Exempt bonds
•State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
•No Place Like Home
•Community Reinvestments Funds
•Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) from California State Department of Housing •Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program
Local Resources
• San Bernardino County Continuum of Care
• Housing Authority of San Bernardino County (HACSB)
Private Resources
• Dignity Health
• San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
• San Bernardino Unified School District
• City of San Bernardino Successor Housing Agency
HUD requires ESG recipients to match 100 percent of their ESG annual allocation. For those organizations that received ESG funds, agencies met

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the match requirement through utilization of volunteerism, in-kind contributions and funds from other local, state and federal programs.

HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, when a local jurisdiction meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of match. The FY 2020-2021 match reductions are not available as of date of this writing. However, in FY 2019-2020, the City received a 100 percent match reduction due to severe fiscal distress. It is anticipated that in 2020-2021 the City will also receive a 100 percent match reduction. If a reduction is not granted, the City of San Bernardino will continue to leverage its HOME funds with other housing resources. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report each year.

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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan As part of the dissolution of the redevelopment agency, successor agencies with real property assets are required to dispose of the properties pursuant to the City’s Long Range Property Management Plan or Housing Asset Transfer (HAT) Plan. The Successor Agency has transferred all property listed on the Housing Asset Transfer list to the City as the Successor Housing Agency. The City will determine the development and/or disposition of these properties in the coming months.

Discussion
The Housing Successor Agency has a disposition plan for the parcels and the City will retain some for economic development purposes, sell a number of the parcels and retain others for housing. The majority of the properties are single family parcels that the city intends to utilize for the construction of single family ownership housing.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Eastpointe
Neighborhood
Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
NSP: $300,000
Homeownership
housing units added in
Eastpointe
neighborhood: 4
2 Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
Home: $700,000 Infill Housing Project:
construct new houses:
4 3 Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
$210,718 (CHDO) First Time
Homeownership
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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 4 Provide
Supportive
Services
2020 2025 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Provide
Supportive
Services
ESG:
$273,614
Public service activities
other than
low/moderate income
housing benefit
Rapid Rehousing: 20
Households Assisted
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter: 50
Persons Assisted
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional
Housing Beds added:
220 Beds
Homelessness
Prevention: 80 Persons
Assisted
5 New Affordable
Housing
Construction
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Seccombe Park Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME:
$1,789,282
New Affordable Rental
Units. Persons
assisted: 100
households
6 Affordable Rental
Housing
Rehabilitation
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
2601-2675 W.
2nd Street
CT 44.04
Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME: $500,000 Rehabilitation of
existing rental
housing: 239 units
7 Promote
Economic
Development
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
(Micro-Enterprise)
Citywide Promote
Economic
Development
CDBG: $35,000 Businesses assisted: 10

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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 8 Promote
Economic
Development
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
(Section 108)
Citywide Promote
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$763,021
Jobs created/retained:
214 Jobs
9 Improve Public
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$2,671,000
Public facilities and
infrastructure
activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
45,000 Persons
Assisted
10 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Fair Housing CDBG: $73,000 Public service activities
for Low/Moderate
income persons.

Approximately 2,700
households to be
assisted
11 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Administration Planning and
Administration
CDBG: $681,163
HOME: $140,478
ESG: $22,185
NSP: $60,000
N/A
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Expand Homeownership (Eastpointe)1
Goal
Description
Homeownership of four (4) housing units added in Eastpointe neighborhood. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Goal Name Expand Homeownership Opportunities (Infill Housing Project)2 Goal
Description
Fund construction of 4 for-sale single family homes. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Goal Name Expand Homeownership Opportunities (CHDO Set-Aside)3 Goal
Description
New construction of two (2) single family homes on vacant City-owned lots.

Goal Name Provide Supportive Services4
Goal
Description
Assist homeless with supportive services.

Goal Name New Affordable Housing Construction 5
Goal
Description
New affordable rental units at Seccombe Park. Persons assisted: 100 Goal Name Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation6
Goal
Description
Affordable rental housing rehabilitation of 239 existing rental housing units.

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Goal Name Promote Economic Development7
Goal
Description
Promote economic development and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons - Micro-Enterprise ($35,000) will create 10 businesses.

Goal Name Promote Economic Development – Section 1088
Goal
Description
Section 108 Repayment Program ($763,021) Debt payment on Section 108, which will create 214 jobs, in order to pursue physical and economic revitalization that will provide jobs.

Goal Name Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure9 Goal
Description
Citywide Concrete Repairs to be done to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility; Three park facilities will be improved and renovated with new playground equipment; one being a park having the existing baseball field converted into Miracle League Park to be ADA compliant; Encanto Community Center – Phase I – roof replacement/facility repairs.

Goal Name Fair Housing10
Goal
Description
Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement and testing. Households Assisted: 2,700 Goal Name Planning and Administration11
Goal
Description
The City will implement the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the Consolidated Plan regulations and CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations. Annually, the City will monitor its use of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to ensure effective and appropriate use of funds.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
With its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds, the City of San Bernardino will fund eligible projects in the following categories: preserve and rehabilitate housing; improve neighborhood conditions; expand homeownership opportunities;); provide supportive services; new affordable housing construction or rehabilitation; new affordable housing construction; promote economic development; improve facilities and infrastructure; fair housing, and program planning and administration.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Eastpointe Intentional Housing (Expand Homeownership Opportunities) 2 Infill Housing Program (Expand Homeownership Opportunities) 3 First-Time Homeownership - CHDO 15% Set –Aside Project 4 Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention (ESG)
5 New Rental Housing Construction (Seccombe Park)
6 Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation
7 Micro-Enterprise Program
8 Section 108 Repayment Program
9 Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure
10 Fair Housing
11 Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, ESG
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The allocation priorities are a result of input received from the community and based on the identified needs such as the state of the City's infrastructure, housing stock and poverty. The primary obstacle in addressing underserved needs is insufficient resources to meet the ongoing needs of persons, especially those with special needs such as the homeless.

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Project Summary Information

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Project Name Eastpointe Intentional Housing
Target Area Eastpointe Neighborhood
Goals Supported Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Needs Addressed Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Funding NSP: $300,000
Description Construction of single family ownership housing on vacant City-owned lots.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Four (4) families will benefit from this proposed project Location Description Eastpointe Neighborhood
1 Planned Activities Homeownership Housing units added
Project Name Infill Housing Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Needs Addressed Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Funding HOME: $700,000
Description Construction of single family ownership housing on vacant City-owned lots.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Four(4) families will benefit from this project
Location Description Citywide
2 Planned Activities Homeownership Housing units added
Project Name First Time Homeownership - CHDO 15% Set-Aside Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Home Ownership Opportunities
3 Needs Addressed Expand Home Ownership Opportunities

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Funding HOME: $210,718
Description New construction of single family homes on vacant City-owned lots.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2 Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities New construction of single family homes on vacant City-owned lots.

Income will range 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Project Name Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention (ESG) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Supportive Services
Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Services
Funding ESG: $295,799
Description Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services.

Funding for various Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects to include Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach and HMIS costs.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 600 persons at very low income to zero income will benefit from the proposed activities.
4 Location Description 1. Community Action Partnership - 696 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408

2. Family Service Association of Redlands - 612 Lawton St, Redlands, CA 92374

3. Lutheran Social Services - 813 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

4. Step Up on Second - 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401

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Planned Activities Planning and Administration of the ESG Program: Grant and Project Management was funded $22,185

1. Community Action Partnership (CAPS) - will provide homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness with temporary rental assistance, financial literacy education and linkages to other support services. The City has awarded CAPS $54,446 for FY 2020-2021

2. Family Service Association of Redlands (FSA) - will provide Emergency Shelter (motel vouchers), wraparound services and case management to prevent homelessness. The City has awarded FSA $63,000 for FY 2020-2021

3. Lutheran Social Services (LSS) - will provide Emergency Shelter as a "bridge" to permanent housing, wraparound services to help homeless men 18 years and older to achieve self-sufficiency. The City has awarded LSS $70,000 for FY 2020- 2021.

4. Step Up on Second - will provide supportive services which begin with engagement and street outreach activities. The City has awarded Step Up on Second $86,168 for FY 2020-2021
Street Outreach
Total: $86,168
Step Up on Second - $86,168
Emergency Shelter
Total: $78,000
LSS - $50,000
FSA - $28,000
Rapid Re-Housing
Total: $25,000
FSA - $25,000.00
Homeless Prevention
Total: $64,446
CAPS - $54,446
FSA - $10,000
HMIS
Total: $20,000
LSS: $20,000

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Project Name New Rental Housing Construction
Target Area Seccombe Park
160 E. 5th Street San Bernardino, CA
Census Tract: 58.00
Goals Supported Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Rental Housing
Funding HOME: $1,789,282
Description New affordable rental units constructed at Seccombe Park Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description Project address is 160 E. 5th Street San Bernardino, CA 5 Planned Activities Construction of new affordable rental housing units 6 Project Name Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Foothill Villas Apartments
2601-2675 W. 2nd Street San Bernardino, CA
Census Tract: 44.04
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Funding HOME: $500,000
Description Rehabilitation of 239 existing rental housing units.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description Property address is 2601-2675 W. 2nd Street San Bernardino, CA Planned Activities Rehabilitation of existing rental housing units. 7 Project Name Micro-Enterprise Program

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Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $35,000
Description Provide small business development training and support to income qualified clients who wish to start their own small business.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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125 participants who either own their business or are potential business owners. There will be 5 cohorts with a total of 25 participants in each cohort.

Location Description Citywide - Available to all existing or potential business owners. Workshops are held at City Hall located at 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA and at the Mexican Consulate located at 293 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA.

Planned Activities The program will partner with the Small Business Administration to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the “Emprendedoras” program, the City will cross promote the services available through Workforce Development.

Project Name Section 108 Repayment Program - Promote Economic Development Target Area Highland Avenue between Arden Street and Guthrie Street in the City of San Bernardino
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $763,021
Description Section 108 Repayment Program Debt payment on Section 108, which will create 214 jobs, in order to pursue physical and economic revitalization that will provide jobs.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description 17.43 acre commercial property located along Highland Avenue between Arden Street and Guthrie Street in the City of San Bernardino.

Planned Activities The City is moving forward with the sale of the property to a developer who will build a multi-tenant commercial shopping center.

Project Name Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $2,671,000
Description Three (3) parks will be funded for replacement of playground equipment in addition to an existing baseball field to be converted into a Miracle League park to be ADA compliant. A concrete/ADA project will also be funded to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility.

Encanto Community Center – Phase I – roof replacement/facility repairs.

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Persons with an income level of 30% to 50% of AMI will benefit of the improvements made to these parks and facility.

Location Description The City has proposed to fund the following three (3) parks for replacement of playground equipment and one of the parks existing baseball field to be converted in a Miracle League park:

1. Meadowbrook Fields Park - 179 E Rialto Ave., San Bernardino, CA

2. Anne Shirrel Park – 1367 North California, San Bernardino, CA

3. Nicholson Park - 2737 W. 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA (Playground equipment replacement and existing baseball field conversion)

4. Encanto Community Center – Phase 1 – 1180 W. 9 th Street, San Bernardino, CA Roof replacement/facility repairs.

5. Citywide Concrete Repairs – to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility for Fifth Street Senior Center, Perris Hill Senior Center, Ruben Campos, Lytle Creek, Rudy Hernandez, Nicholson and Delmann Heights Community Centers.
9 Planned Activities Replacement of playground equipment to provide safeequpiment for the community in addition to a Miracle League Park for ADA compliant and citywide concrete repairs.

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Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $73,000
Description Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board will provide activities that will assist the City in furthering fair housing.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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This program will benefit approximately 2,700 Low/Moderate Income Households/Tenants.

Location Description Citywide
10 Planned Activities IFHMB will provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints free of charge in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws.

Project Name Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, ESG Target Area
Goals Supported Planning and Administration; Expand Home Ownership Opportunities; Provide Supportive Services
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration; Expand Home Ownership Opportunities; Provide Supportive Services
11 Funding CDBG: $681,163
HOME: $140,478
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Description The City will implement the goals and objectives of the Action Plan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the Action Plan regulations and CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations.

Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services.

Funding for various Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects to include Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach and HMIS costs.

Annually, the City will monitor its use of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to ensure effective and appropriate use of funds.

CDBG Administration: $681,163
HOME Administration: $140,478
ESG Administration: $22,185
Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Planned Activities Grant and Project Management

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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City will use its funding for PY 2020-2021 to finance a variety of housing, community development, economic development, and capital improvement projects. The majority of the funding will be used to finance projects targeting low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the City.

CDBG Benefit Service Areas are defined as geographic locations within the City of San Bernardino where 51 percent or more of the households in those areas are low- to moderate-income. The 2010 U.S.

Census identified approximately 68.9 percent of the City consisted of households with low or moderate incomes. A map of the Low / Moderate Income Target Areas is attached to this document. (Appendix B) The City of San Bernardino has become increasingly diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup. (Appendix C) Over the past decades the City has seen a shift from a non-Hispanic, White majority to a Hispanic Origin majority. According to the U.S. 2010 Census, approximately 60 percent of the population is of Hispanic Origin, 19 percent is Non-Hispanic, White, 14.2 percent is Black, 3.8 percent is Asian and 2.9 percent is comprised of some “Other” race or ethnicity.

See attached maps in the Action Plan document as a reference to the geographic distribution.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The funding available under the 2020-2021 Action Plan may be used to meet a variety of community development and housing needs. As part of the development of the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City established priority needs based on an in depth analysis of the several factors housing, homelessness, poverty, special needs, lead hazards, institutional structure, etc. The City will utilize its federal funding to pursue goals and objectives listed in the section “AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives” of this document.

The City’s primary intent is to spend its CDBG funds in predominantly low income neighborhoods where residents have the greatest need for housing/services. The City will focus on low to moderate income neighborhoods where there is a greatest need in the parks, such as having the playground equipment replaced, because those are the areas of greatest need.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
In accordance with the Housing Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan, housing problems within the City of San Bernardino include: 1) Units with physical defects; 2) overcrowded conditions; and 3) housing cost burden. The City will use CDBG and HOME funds to pursue three affordable housing goals:
1) Preserve and Rehabilitation Housing, 2) Expand Home Ownership Opportunities and 3) Provide Assistance to Renter Households.

Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Approximately 67 percent of both owner-occupied housing (18,125) and rental units (20,735) were built prior to 1980. In general, housing begins to require major repairs after 30 or 40 years of age. Those repairs could include important health and safety repairs such as for heating/air systems, roof, kitchen appliances, bathroom or kitchen plumbing, and insulation. Many low- to moderate-income households may be unable to afford these needed repairs. In the City of San Bernardino, substandard housing conditions may consist of the following: structural hazards, poor construction, inadequate maintenance, faulty wiring, plumbing, fire hazards, and inadequate sanitation. Substandard units suitable for rehabilitation are those units where the total rehabilitation costs do not exceed 25 percent of the after- rehabilitation value (Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS).

Expand Home Ownership Opportunities
There is a need for affordable housing in San Bernardino. The most prevalent housing problems within the City is cost burden and overcrowded conditions. San Bernardino has a population of 214,115 persons and a total of 57,547 households. Nearly 59 percent of households in San Bernardino (33,760 total) qualify as low- to moderate-income, earning up to 80 percent of HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI).

Families who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care. Overcrowded conditions exist when more people are living within a single dwelling than there is space for, so that movement is restricted, privacy is compromised and levels of stress increase.

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Low-moderate income (LMI) renter households experience housing problems at a higher rate (60 percent) than LMI owner households (44 percent).

Many of San Bernardino’s extremely low-income households (42 percent) are small families (four persons or less), which shows a need for smaller (one, two, or three bedroom) affordable housing units.

The City’s housing market has fluctuated greatly over the last ten years. During the 2000 Census, the median home value (MHV) in the City was $94,000; it then saw a steep increase during the housing boom of the 2000s, increasing 115 percent by 2009 to an MHV of $270,200. In 2000, the median income in the City was $31,140, which would have allowed an average household to purchase a home without becoming cost burdened (less than 30 percent of their income). In 2015, the median income in the City was $37,047, a 16 percent increase, with an MHV of $159,800, which would make most homeowners cost burdened.

Based on the 2011-2015 ACS, the median income would be sufficient for a renter to afford $1,029 in housing costs per month, which includes rent and utilities, and not be cost burdened; 72 percent of the City’s renter population pays $999 or less per month
Provide Assistance to Renter Households
The City has a significant inventory of publicly assisted rental housing affordable to low-income households. Eighteen affordable rental housing developments in the City offer income/rent restricted housing for approximately 2,205 very low income households. A total of 15 projects, with a combined total of 1,627 affordable units, are at risk of losing their affordability status. HACSB does not anticipate losing affordable housing units due to expiration of contracts in the next five years. These projects are technically considered at risk of converting to market-rate housing. However, most of these projects are non-profit owned senior housing which will receive priority for rental of subsidy contracts with HUD. Therefore it is unlikely that the projects will convert to market-rate housing.

Nonetheless, the City will periodically reach out to owners of assisted projects to understand their intentions for opting out of the Housing Choice Voucher Program or pursuing financial restructuring in order to extend the terms of affordability.

The City also will continue to work with qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to acquire and construct or rehabilitate multifamily housing as long-term affordable housing for lower-income households.

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One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 349
Special-Needs 0
Total 349
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 110
Rehab of Existing Units 239
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 349
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The table “One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported” consists of 349 non- homeless households to be supported. Homeownership of four (4) housing units added in Eastpointe neighborhood. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). New Infill Housing construction of four (4) for-sale single family homes, incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). New construction of two (2) single family homes on vacant City-owned lots. 100 affordable rental units to be built at Seccombe Park. Affordable rental housing rehabilitation of 239 existing units at Foothill Villas Apartments with a one year goal total of 349 households supported.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are crucial elements of the City’s efforts to address affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and other individuals.

The City falls within the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB).

This agency administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to eligible residents of San Bernardino by providing monthly rental assistance to participants who want to rent from a private landlord, but cannot afford the full monthly rental payment. The Housing Choice Voucher program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In 2019, the latest year for which data is available, HACSB provided 10,798 housing choice vouchers throughout San Bernardino County, assisting 25,331 individuals. Of those 10,798 housing choice vouchers, 2,694 were issued to San Bernardino City residents.

The City will continue to support the efforts of HACSB in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher and maximize the use of those funds and other resources in San Bernardino.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing To assist HACSB in addressing public housing needs, the City will do the following:

Monitor At-Risk Units
The City will maintain contact with the owners of at-risk units, encourage the owner to keep the at-risk units affordable and utilize, if feasible, local incentives to preserve any at-risk units.

Support and Assist Local Non-Profit Organizations
In order to develop or preserve the City’s affordable housing stock, the City will provide technical and/or financial assistance to local non-profit organizations that provide affordable housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
The City does not own any public housing units, therefore has not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in the management of public housing units. However, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) does undertake actions to encourage public housing residents to contribute and participate in the management and HACSB has

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a homeownership program for residents of public housing.

As for homeownership opportunities, the City has initiated an Infill Housing Program that will acquire distressed properties within San Bernardino, rehabilitate them and sell them to income qualified homebuyers. The City will work with HACSB, to identify any households who may be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino has not been designated as troubled. Actually it has a moving to work designation which is a designation that a limited number of PHAs across the country have.

Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
According to the San Bernardino County 2020 Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey, 1,056 persons in the City of San Bernardino were homeless during the point-in-time (P-I-T) count conducted in January 23, 2020. A total of 183 individuals were sheltered, 50 were sheltered in transitional housing and 823 were unsheltered. To address this issue, the City will allocate approximately $295,799 in ESG funds to homeless service providers who are skilled at transitioning homeless individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing through a variety of activities including street outreach, homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter and essential services.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City is an active member of the San Bernardino CoC and fully supports the goals and objectives of the San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. To reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs, the City will continue to support the CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County. The Coordinated Entry System will provide people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless (HUD Homeless definition (Category 2) with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate get housing placement.

The City is continuing its contract in FY 2020-2021 with Step Up On Second, with the goal of reaching 78 homeless persons through street outreach, providing social service referrals to 49 of those 78 persons and facilitating the placement of 13 homeless persons into permanent housing.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue to fund Lutheran Social Services Southern California (LSSC) to provide an emergency men’s shelter. LSSSC has submitted plans to the City for a preliminary review of a new men’s shelter with a 75-bed capacity.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families

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with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of San Bernardino recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue that impacts every community in the region. As the largest community in the County, the City also serves as a hub for service providers. The City supports the efforts of the network of agencies working to end homelessness through the Regional Continuum of Care Strategy. The Continuum of Care Strategy involves four key components, one of which is homeless prevention. The provision of preventative services will decrease the number of households and individuals who will become homeless and require emergency shelters and assistance. The City is working to prevent persons from becoming homeless by funding emergency rental assistance for households at-risk of homelessness.

Utilizing its HOME dollars, the City funded the acquisition of the Golden Apartments a 21-unit apartment complex that has been rehabilitated and converted into 38 one-bedroom apartments of supportive housing for homeless persons. Residents moved into their new one-bedroom flats in December 2019.

Golden has onsite health and mental health services available through the Department of Behavioral Health and Molina Health.

The City has partnered with Step Up on Second to provide street outreach services to homeless persons and assist them with obtaining their vital documents, housing navigation, transportation to appointments and placement in permanent housing. To date, in FY 2019-2020, Step Up has housed 13 individuals and provided linkage to services to 78 persons.

San Bernardino County’s 10-Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness was recalibrated in 2013 to focus on a rapid re-housing approach that is also consistent with a Housing First Model. This approach is intended to minimize the amount a time an individual or family remains homeless or in shelters. The Housing First Model also focuses on homeless prevention by emphasizing the need to keep individuals and families in their current housing if appropriate.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,

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foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The City will continue to support the regional CoC’s efforts to implement the San Bernardino County 10- Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness. This plan includes a recommendation to focus on discharge planning in order to prevent people from becoming homeless when they are discharged from correctional, foster care, health care, or mental health care systems. The McKinney-Vento Act requires that State and local governments have policies and protocols in place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly-funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. In order to meet HUD’s requirements, the 10-Year Strategy has established a Discharge Planning Committee to focus on improving coordination between discharge planning agencies, local government, and homeless service providers in order to implement a “zero tolerance” plan that will prevent persons being discharged into homelessness.

Discussion
In 2018, the City declared a shelter crisis which allowed agencies to apply for the State’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding. Four agencies serving homeless persons in the City of San Bernardino received $2.1 million in HEAP funds that can be used over four years. The CoC’s coordinated entry system provides a single point of entry for people who are homeless to be screened and assessed for a range of CoC and City funded homeless programs, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing services. All contracted service providers report outcomes based on the countywide outcome standards developed by the County Office of Homeless Services, in order to inform future adjustments to the service system.

In FY 18-19, the City facilitated the purchase of two (2) multi-family properties by Foothill Aides Project. In FY 19-20 those properties will be rehabilitated and leased to low-income persons with HIV/Aids.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs. The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies. Prior to 2012, redevelopment activities and funding was the City’s primary tool for assisting with neighborhood revitalization efforts and production of affordable housing. The loss of this funding represents a constraint for the City of San Bernardino’s efforts to continue to support neighborhood revitalization. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act and California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs and time delay resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing.

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Site Improvements: Many parts of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential development is required to provide sidewalk with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development, but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.

Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect the fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.

Permit and Processing Procedures: Builders and developers frequently cite the cost of holding land during the evaluation and review process as a significant factor in the cost of housing. The City of San Bernardino’s development review process is designed to accommodate growth without compromising quality. Project quality is of critical concern, as the City faces challenges in securing foreclosed single- family homes and poorly maintained multifamily complexes.

State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-family project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City undertook a major effort to eliminate constraints, with respect to land use regulations, by developing and adopting a new Development Code that unified and simplified the City’s development regulations and processes. That effort was followed by a reorganization of the City to unify the various development-related departments into a single Community Development Department and a one-stop permit counter. The City has made the following additional amendments to the Municipal Code in order to further reduce barriers to affordable housing:

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1. General Lot Consolidation Incentive - Small, individual lots offer limited development potential, and generally cannot support onsite property management. Development opportunities could be increased through a small-lot consolidation program that offers a 15 percent density bonus for projects with a residential component that are committing to a maintenance plan and having on-site management. The City is anticipating amending the Development Code to incentivize lot Consolidation.

2. Density Bonus Provisions - Density bonus projects can be an important source of housing for lower and moderate income households. The City anticipates amending the Development Code to reflect the latest amendments to State density bonus law.

3. Transitional and Supportive Housing - The City plans to amend the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent supportive housing and permit these uses based on unit type, in accordance with Senate Bill 2.

4. Streamlined Processing - The City is committed to continuing the streamlining of development activities and regulations and will continue to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use constraints, particularly as related to the provision of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing. The City amended its Development Code in 2012 to make it more user-friendly and to minimize confusion for staff and the development community. As part of the Development Code update, the City also introduced a new streamlined type of Conditional Use Permit: the Minor Use Permit (MUP). The MUP is reviewed by the Development/Environmental Review Committee rather than the Planning Commission, which requires less staff time (and a relatively shorter process for developers), lower fees, and can be used in lieu of a CUP for certain qualified projects.

5. The City will update its General Plan.

Discussion:

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of CDBG and/or HOME funds to preserve and rehabilitate housing units and provide homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income households.

For PY 2020-2021, the City will continue to fund its Infill Housing Program and its Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program (OORP). The OORP will be funded with carryover funds from last year that were not fully expended. Through the City’s Infill Housing Program, the City will acquire, rehabilitate vacant and/or underutilized parcels of land and create housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will provide deferred loans for the rehabilitation of single family units owned by low and moderate income households.

Although the City no longer has access to redevelopment funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land conveyed to the City for the purpose of creating affordable housing for low- and moderate- income households.

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Introduction:

Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2020-2021 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority
•Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
•Expand homeownership opportunities
•Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
•Promote economic development and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Micro-Enterprise
Low Priority
•New affordable Rental Housing
•Improve and expand existing community facilities and infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
•Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing. •Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, and ESG
•New Affordable Housing Construction or Rehabilitation
•Expand homeownership opportunities – Infill Housing
•First-Time Homeownership – CHDO 15% set-aside
•New affordable rental housing
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, the City will allocate CDBG, uncommitted HOME and ESG funds through the Action plan in projects that provide financing for the affordable housing development, housing rehabilitation, job creation, public facility/infrastructure improvements and homeless prevention. Lack of resources is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs. In order to leverage additional ongoing resources for housing and homeless services, the City is applying for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which are administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development to It anticipated that in the 2021 the City can receive up to $1.6 million in PLHA funds.

The City will also support HACSB’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for seniors and lower-income households.

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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will invest HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing and will use HOME funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To reduce lead-based paint hazards and in accordance, housing constructed prior to 1978 and assisted through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will be tested for lead based paint hazards. If lead based-paint hazards are found, safe work practices or abatement procedures will be included in the scope of work for the rehabilitation of the housing unit. All procedures will be in compliance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families For PY 2020-2021, the City will support:
•An Infill Housing Program that will acquire and rehabilitate/construct underutilized properties within the City and when complete sell these homes to low- and moderate income households •Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training and support to income qualified clients who are wish to start their own small business. •Service providers who can provide street outreach, rapid-rehousing, homeless prevention, emergency shelter, and other essential services to homeless and near-homeless persons and families.
•The improvement of various park facilities within income-eligible areas of the City that provide recreational and support services to low- and moderate-income residents of the City. •The efforts of HACSB, who provides rental assistance and conventional housing to low-income households.
•The efforts of the CoC, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services and various Homeless Service Agencies to provider public and social services to residents living in poverty, including health services, counseling, educational programs, food distribution, academic and vocational training, youth services, and senior services. •The goals and objectives of San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. •The CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County that provides persons who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate another housing placement.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

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During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations (i.e. CoC, HACSB, National CORE, County of San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Agency, etc.) involved with the delivery of housing and social services to low- and moderate-income San Bernardino residents. This will allow to coordinate the City's activities by not duplicating efforts and to know what other agencies are doing. Currently, the City is working with the Center for Community Investment and Dignity Health (Accelerating investments for Healthy Communities). The City's collaboration with CCI and Dignity Health has resulted in the investment of $1.2 million in permanently affordable rental housing in the City. These types of collaborations build the capacity for the City to continue providing affordable housing.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with a wide variety of agencies and organizations such as HACSB, County Workforce Development, County Department of Behavioral Health and County Office on Aging and Adult Services involved with the delivery of housing, supportive services and economic development to low- and moderate- income San Bernardino residents. Workforce Development, for example, provides job placement services for person in the County and also provides up to three months of paid on the job training and any equipment that an employee may require to carry their new job. In the realm of economic development, the City recently established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate’s “Emprendedoras” program. The program partners with the Small Business Administration and the City’s Micro Enterprise program to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the “Emprendedoras” program, the City will cross promote the services available through Workforce Development.

Discussion:

The implementation of the PY 2020-2021 Action Plan will invest federal resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, inspection of HOME units, reduce the number of families living in poverty, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City of San Bernardino will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low-and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program. The years 2020, 2021 and 2022 are used to determine that an overall benefit of 80% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 80.00%

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City does not anticipate using other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section

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2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

HOME Recapture Provision If Buyer at any time during the Period of Affordability sells or transfers the Eligible Property, whether voluntarily or involuntarily due to foreclosure or other circumstance, the following provisions shall apply, pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 92.254:
(a) If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property within the first two years of the Period of Affordability, City shall recover from the Net Proceeds, if any, the entire amount of the HOME Subsidy, or such lesser amount as the Net Proceeds may permit to be recovered. The Net Proceeds are the sales price paid to Buyer minus repayment of loans that are superior in priority to this Affordable Housing Covenant and the Deed of Trust securing it, and any closing costs. (b) If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property after occupying the Eligible Property for at least two years (24 months from the Delivery Date), City’s recovery from the Net Proceeds shall equal the amount of the HOME Subsidy, reduced by a percentage determined by dividing the number of Buyer’s full years of occupation of the Eligible Property by the number of years of the Period of Affordability, and multiplying the result by 100. In calculating recapture of the HOME subsidy only full 12-month periods of occupancy will be utilized in the calculation. For example, if Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property during the third year, before the completion of the full third year of a ten-year Period of Affordability, the percentage reduction of the amount of the HOME Subsidy to be recovered by City shall equal 20 percent:
(2 years ÷ 10 years) × 100 = 20. Assuming sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of the HOME Subsidy. If there were not sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of Net Proceeds, whatever the amount.
(c) In no event shall City’s recovery exceed the amount of the Net Proceeds.

The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients, who carry out HOME funded ownership programs, utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

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3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

Measured from the Delivery Date and determined based on the amount of the HOME Subsidy, as follows:

Amount of HOME Subsidy Period of Affordability Less than $15,000 5 years $15,000 to $40,000 10 years More than $40,000 15 years The City's affordability covenant requires that HOME units acquired with HOME funds remain affordable for the period noted based on the amount of HOME subsidy. The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients who carry out HOME funded ownership programs utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City will not be undertaking any refinancing of existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. The City will not undertake the refinancing of single family units rehabilitated with HOME funds. With regard to eligible beneficiaries, the City will adhere to the requirements under 24 CFR 2.203 with regard to income determinations; 92.216 with respect to incomes of applicants; 92.253 with regard to tenant protections and selection and other HOME regulatory requirements that ensure beneficiaries are not precluded from participating in HOME funded programs.

The City utilizes Notice of Funding Availability and Requests for Proposals to solicit applications for funding under the HOME program. Solicitations for applications are conducted as funds are available for various programs and/or when contracts and renewal periods with applicants expire and new NOFAs and RPS are released.

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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1.Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) See Attachment under Admin (AD-26).

2.If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is led by the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Services. The Coordinated Entry System, referred to as 211 San Bernardino County, is operated by the United Way of San Bernardino County and provides free and confidential information and referral service to persons in need of help connecting with various free or low cost health and human service providers.
211 San Bernardino County, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County or by dialing the toll-free number at 1-888-435-7565. Bilingual staff is available to assist English and/or Spanish speaking callers. However, if another language is need, 211 San Bernardino County, utilizes a translation line that can assist in disseminating information in over 150 languages. 211 San Bernardino County is also available by going to http://211sb.org.

Within the City’s ESG written agreement, the Subrecipient must agree to coordinate and integrate, to the maximum extent practicable, ESG-funded activities with other programs targeted to homeless people in the area covered by the Continuum of Care or area over which the services are coordinated to provide a strategic, community-wide system to prevent and end homelessness.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The City of San Bernardino will competitively procure for services that will meet the goals and objectives of the City’s Consolidated Plan and San Bernardino Continuum of Care’s (CoC) 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The application review process has three phases. In the first phase, all applications are reviewed by the Community and Economic Development Department staff for completeness and eligibility under the Federal program guidelines. Eligible programs and projects are then reviewed according to their contribution to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Consolidated Plan and CoC’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Preference is given if a program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities. Organizational capacity, experience, and past performance are also considered.

Based on this review, Community and Economic Development Department staff prepares general funding recommendations. Lastly, a public hearing before City Council will be held to consider the 2020-2021 Draft Annual Action Plan. The City Council adopts the Annual Action Plan, which acts as the CDBG, HOME and ESG program annual budget. Upon completion of this process, the City

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forwards the adopted Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

4.If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City of San Bernardino attends and participates, on a quarterly basis, the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). The ICH is a vital component of the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. The ICH serves as the policy making body of the Partnership and oversees the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County. The ICH will focus on resource development to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations. In addition, ICH serves as the HUD-designated primary decision-making group and oversight board of the City of San Bernardino & County (hereinafter referred to as the “geographic area”) Continuum of Care for the Homeless (CA-609) funding process, (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”). There are currently former homeless individuals that participate in the policy making decisions of the CoC, regarding facilities or services that receive ESG funding from the City.

The ICH is charged with directing, coordinating and evaluating all of the activities related to implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. The ICH members are directed to report progress on the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to their colleagues and constituents following each meeting of the ICH. The ICH will promote collaborative partnerships among homeless providers and stakeholders throughout San Bernardino County in order to carry out implementation activities and will develop resources to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations.

As the oversight board of the CoC, the ICH duties are: 1. To ensure that the CoC is meeting all of the responsibilities assigned to it by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations including: a. The operation and oversight of the local CoC; b. Designation and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); i. Designate a single HMIS for the geographic area; ii. Designate an eligible applicant to manage the CoC’s HMIS, which will be known as the HMIS Lead; iii. Ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients of CoC and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding in the HMIS. iv. Ensure the HMIS is administered in compliance with all requirements prescribed by HUD. c. The development of a CoC plan that includes outreach, engagement, assessment, annual gap analysis of the homeless needs and services available, prevention strategies, shelter and housing supportive services, and HUD CoC annual and biennial requirements; 2. To represent the relevant organizations and projects serving homeless subpopulations; 3. To support homeless persons in their movement from homelessness to economic stability and affordable permanent housing within a supportive community; 4. To be inclusive of all the needs of all of geographic area’s homeless population, including the special

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service and housing needs of homeless sub-populations; 5. To facilitate responses to issues and concerns that affect the agencies funded by the CoC that is beyond those addressed in the annual CoC application process; 6. To consult with recipients and sub-recipients of CoC funding to establish performance targets appropriate for population and program type, monitor recipient and sub- recipient performance, evaluate outcomes, and take action against poor performers; and 7. To evaluate outcomes of projects funded under the County of San Bernardino CoC program including the ESG.

5.Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

ESG Subrecipients must demonstrate the financial management and programmatic expertise to successfully develop, design, implement, and monitor the ESG-funded activities.

ESG Subrecipients must participate in HMIS and be able to meet all federal, State of California, and City of San Bernardino requirements relative to the ESG program, specifically those concerning equal opportunity and fair housing, affirmative marketing, environmental review, displacement, relocation, acquisition, labor, lead-based paint, conflict of interest, debarment and suspension, and flood insurance.

Under the City ESG agreement, ESG Subrecipient are required to conduct an initial evaluation to determine the eligibility of each individual or family’s eligibility for ESG assistance and the amount and types of assistance the individual or family needs to regain stability in permanent housing.

All subrecipient providers should meet or exceed project quality goals established by HUD and CoC guidelines which include the following: At least 80 percent of project participants either remained in permanent housing or exited to permanent housing; At least 20 percent or more of project participants have employment income (or other sources such as SSI and/or SSDI, for those who are not employable); At least 54 percent of project participants increased their income from sources other than employment in a given operating year; At least 56 percent of project participants obtained mainstream benefits; and 100 percent of the project participants came from the street or other locations not meant for human habitation, emergency shelters, or safe havens. In addition, PSH providers must: Implement a housing first approach. Fill vacant beds with only chronically homeless persons.

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APPENDIX A

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
DRAFT FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

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Map of Low- to Moderate-Income Areas
Within the City of San Bernardino

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ETHNIC AND RACIAL COMPOSITION MAP
Figure 2: Minority Concentration - Hispanic

APPENDIX C

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ETHNIC AND RACIAL COMPOSITION MAP
Figure 3: Minority Concentration – Black

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ETHNIC AND RACIAL COMPOSITION MAP

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Figure 4: Minority Concentration - Asian

APPENDIX D

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APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (SF 424 & SF 424D)
&

CERTIFICATIONS

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AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of San Bernardino estimates it will receive roughly $25 Million over the next five years from CDBG, HOME and ESG funds.

In PY20 the City will receive:
•CDBG $3,405,816
•HOME $1,404,784
•ESG $ 295,799
Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services 3,405,816 17,000 800,368 4,223,184 13,200,000 The estimated amount of CDBG
funds available over the planning
period is based on allocations for
FY 2019-2020.

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Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 1,404,784 726,658 1,459,854 3,591,296 10,750,000
The estimated amount of HOME
funds available over the planning
period is based on allocations for
FY 2019-2020.

ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for transitional
housing
Financial Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional housing 295,799 0 72,444 368,243 1,200,000 The estimated amount of ESG
funds available over the planning
period is based on allocations for
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Expected Amount Available Year 1Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Other public -
federal
Admin and Planning
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Other 4,442,957 0 0 4,442,957 0
ESG-CV1 and ESG-CV2 to be used
to prevent, prepare for and
respond to the Coronavirus.

Other public -
federal
Public Improvements
Rental Assistance
Services
Other 2,003,529 0 0 2,003,529 0
CDBG-CV funds to be used to
prevent, prepare for and respond
to the Coronavirus.

Table 1 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will leverage its federal resources with state and private capital in order to develop quality affordable housing for San Bernardino residents. Additional funds to serve the needs of lower- and moderate-income residents were derived from a variety of other sources, including:

Federal Resources. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Tax Exempt Bond Financing, Community Investment Funds from Dignity Health
State Resources. Tax Exempt bonds, State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, No Place Like Home, Community Reinvestments Funds, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) from California State Department of Housing, Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program. In 2017, the governor signed the Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB 2), which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to increase the supply of affordable housing in California. Funding is used to help cities and counties accelerate housing production, streamline approval of housing development, facilitate housing affordability, promote development, and ensure geographic equity in the distribution of funds. The City

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submitted a grant application under SB 2 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the sum of $625,000.

Local Resources. San Bernardino County Continuum of Care, Housing Authority of San Bernardino County (HACSB) Private Resources. Dignity Health, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Bernardino Unified School District, City of San Bernardino Successor Housing Agency
HOME Match. HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In FY 2019-2020, the City received a 100 percent match reduction due to severe fiscal distress. It is anticipated that in 2020-2021 the City will also receive a 100 percent match reduction.

If a reduction is not granted, the City of San Bernardino will continue to leverage its HOME funds with other housing resources. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report each year.

ESG Match. HUD requires ESG recipients to match 100 percent of their ESG annual allocation. For those organizations that received ESG funds, agencies met the match requirement through utilization of volunteerism, in-kind contributions and funds from other local, state and federal programs. In addition, qualified City staff will provide in-kind services for necessary program oversight, review project work receipts, and administer other matching funds from state and federal programs, such as CDBG. Staff timecards will be used to document all in-kind service hours. However, under the ESG-CV1 and 2, the match requirement has been waived.

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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan According to the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element update, the City of San Bernardino has enough vacant land and land designated for residential use to satisfy all projected housing needs. Additionally, the City has not identified any constraints on these sites that would prevent development or reuse. The City estimates that 12,918 housing units could be accommodated on this land.

Additionally, the governor of California continues to explore the use of state and federal surplus property to provide housing for homeless individuals
Discussion
The City has enough available land and residential designations to meet the affordable housing needs of the community. HUD allocations are critical to meeting these needs; however, they are not sufficient to address all the needs of LMI households. Therefore, the City will continue to continue to leverage other funding sources to provide services to populations in need.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Expand Home
Ownership
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Expand Home
Ownership
HOME:
$700,000
Homeowner Housing Added: 4
Household Housing Unit
2 Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention Services
2020 2025 Homeless CityWide Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention
Services
ESG:
$368,243
ESG-CV1 and
ESG-CV2:
$4,442,957
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 75 Households
Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 200 Persons Assisted
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
added: 220 Beds
3 New Affordable
Rental Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide New Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME:
$740,100
Rental units constructed: 75
Household Housing Unit
4 Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
HOME:
$500,000
Rental units rehabilitated: 239
Household Housing Unit
5 Promote Economic
Development
2020 2025 Economic
Development
CityWide Promote Economic
Development
CDBG:
$798,021
Jobs created/retained: 214 Jobs
Businesses assisted: 10 Businesses
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide
LMI Areas
of the City
Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
CDBG:
$2,671,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 32000 Persons Assisted
7 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide Fair Housing CDBG:
$73,000
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 0 Households Assisted
8 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Program
administration
funds
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
Expand Home
Ownership
Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention
Services
New Affordable
Rental Housing
Promote Economic
Development
Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
Fair Housing
CDBG:
$681,163
HOME:
$351,196
ESG: $22,185
ESG-CV1 and
ESG-CV2:
$444,296
Other: 1 Other
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Expand Home Ownership1
Goal
Description
$700,000 in HOME funds for 4 new infill owner-occupied units city-wide.

Goal Name Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services2 Goal
Description
Rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 75 households Assisted; Homeless Persons Overnight Shelter: 200 Persons Assisted; Overnight/Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds added: 220 beds Goal Name New Affordable Rental Housing3
Goal
Description
Will help fund the first phase of a possible three phase rental housing development to be constructed at Seccombe Park.

Goal Name Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing4
Goal
Description
Funds will assist with the rehabilitation of 239 affordable rental units at Foothill Villas (2601-2675 W 2nd Street).

Goal Name Promote Economic Development5
Goal
Description
Funding will assist a minimum of 10 small businesses. Funding will also be used for Section 108 Loan repayment for a revitalization project on Highland Avenue. The project is slated to create and retain 214 jobs.

Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure6
Goal
Description
Funding will be used to improve five community facilities including three parks, a community center and a senior center.

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Goal Name Fair Housing7
Goal
Description
Funds will be provided to IFHMB to provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints, free of charge, in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws.

Goal Name Planning and Administration8
Goal
Description
Funds are allocated for City staff for planning and administration of HOME, CDBG, ESG funds for the various projects and grantee monitoring requirements.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
With its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds, the City of San Bernardino will fund eligible projects in the following categories: preserve and rehabilitate housing; improve neighborhood conditions; expand homeownership opportunities; provide supportive services; new affordable housing construction or rehabilitation; new affordable housing construction; promote economic development; improve facilities and infrastructure; fair housing, and program planning and administration.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Infill Housing Program
2 First Time Home Ownership
3 ESG Planning and Administration
4 New Rental Housing Construction
5 Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation
6 Micro-Enterprise Program
7 Section 108 Repayment Program - Promote Economic
Development
8 Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure
9 Fair Housing
10 Planning & Administration
11 Homekey Motel Conversion
12 CDBG-CV- Eviction Prevention Program
13 CV- Senior Nutrition Program
14 CV- Grab and Go arts and crafts
15 CV- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
16 CV- Modifications to Public Facilities
17 CV- Planning and Administration
Table 3 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The allocation priorities are a result of input received from the community and based on the identified needs such as the state of the City's infrastructure, housing stock and poverty. The primary obstacle in addressing underserved needs is insufficient resources to meet the ongoing needs of persons, especially

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Project Summary Information

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Project Name Infill Housing Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Expand Home Ownership
Needs Addressed Expand Home Ownership
Funding HOME: $700,000
Description Construction of single family ownership housing on vacant City-owned lots.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Four(4) families will benefit from this project.

Location Description Citywide
1 Planned Activities Homeownership Housing units added.

Project Name First Time Home Ownership
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding :

Description The amount has been reduced to zero pursuant to the suspension and waiver provided under the Flexibilities/Waiver Granted by the CARES Act.

The City of San Bernardino has requested and received approval from HUD to reduce to zero percent the CHDO set-aside requirement for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 allocations.

Target Date
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities

Location Description
2 Planned Activities

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Project Name ESG Planning and Administration
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Planning and Administration
Funding ESG: $368,243
ESG-CV1 and ESG-CV2: $4,442,957
Description Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services.

Funding for various Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects to include Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach and HMIS costs. The ESG-CV funds will be targeted to persons at highest risk for COVID-19 which includes persons with mental illness and co-occurring health conditions.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 700 persons at very low income to zero income will benefit from the proposed activities.
3 Location Description The following locations will benefit from ESG funding.

1. Community Action Partnership - 696 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408

2. Family Service Association of Redlands - 612 Lawton St, Redlands, CA 92374

3. Lutheran Social Services - 813 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

4. Step Up on Second - 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401

5. Salvation Army - 925 W. 10th Street, San Bernardino, 92411

6. Mental Health Systems (MHS) - 1738 N. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, 92404

7. Administration and Planning - 215 N D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401

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Planned Activities The ESG Program will fund the following programs plus grant and project management. Additionally, the programs will receive CV funding to prepare for, prevent and respond to COVID.

1. Community Action Partnership. Provide homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness with temporary rental assistance, financial literacy education and linkages to other support services.

Award $54,446 in ESG; and $74,999 in ESG-CV1.

2. Family Service Association of Redlands. Provide motel vouchers ($28,000), wraparound services and case management to prevent homelessness ($10,000) and rapidly re-house those individuals in need ($25,000). Award $63,000 in ESG.

3. Lutheran Social Services. Provide emergency shelter as a bridge to permanent housing ($50,000), wraparound services to help homeless men 18 years and older to achieve self-sufficiency.

Lutheran Social Services staff will be utilizing the HMIS system ($20,000). Award $70,000 in ESG; $373,742 in ESG-CV1; $500,000 in ESG-CV2

4. Step Up On Second. Provide supportive services which begin with engagement and street outreach activities. Award $86,168 in ESG; $318,780 in ESG-CV1; $980,000 in ESG-CV2.

5. Salvation Army. Provide rapid rehousing. Award from prior year resources: $72,444; Provide emergency shelter and street outreach. Award $150,476 in ESG-CV1; Provide emergency shelter and street outreach. Award $150,476 ESG-CV2.

6. Mental Health Systems. Provide street outreach, housing and services to acutely mentally ill homeless persons. Award $1,450,188 in ESG-CV2.

7. Administration and Planning. $22,185 for FY 2020 ESG administration. $444,296 for adminstration of ESG-CV 1 and ESG- CV 2 funded programs.

TOTAL: $4,811,200
Project Name New Rental Housing Construction
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported New Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed New Affordable Rental Housing
4 Funding HOME: $740,100

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Description New affordable rental units constructed at Seccombe Park Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
75 families will benefit from this proposed project.

Location Description Seccombe Park
160 E. 5th Street San Bernardino, CA
Census Tract: 58.00
Planned Activities Construction of new affordable rental housing units Project Name Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Needs Addressed Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Funding HOME: $500,000
Description Rehabilitation of 239 existing rental housing units.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
239 families will benefit from this proposed project.

Location Description Property address is 2601-2675 W. 2nd Street San Bernardino, CA 5 Planned Activities Rehabilitation of existing rental housing units.

Project Name Micro-Enterprise Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
6 Funding CDBG: $35,000

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Description Provide business development training and support to income qualified existing or potential business owners. City staff monitors how many business have been created through Emprenadoras Program. Training class administration includes participant sign-in and intake forms.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately ten existing or potential business owners will be trained.

Location Description Citywide - Available to all existing or potential business owners.

Workshops are held at City Hall located at 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA and at the Mexican Consulate located at 293 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA.

Planned Activities The Micro-Enterprise program promotes economic development in the City. The program provides business development training and support to income qualified participants who wish to start their own business. The Program will use CDBG funds to provide education and training for existing or potential business owners, to launch and retain a successful businesses and improve business viability. City staff monitors how many business have been created through Emprenadoras Program. Training class administration includes participant sign-in and intake forms.

Project Name Section 108 Repayment Program - Promote Economic Development Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $763,021
Description Section 108 loan repayment for Arden Guthrie Property (B-03-MC-06- 0539, Loan number 119-090-0053-5801) obtained to forward economic revitalization and create jobs (214 jobs) in the City.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description 17.43 acre commercial property located along Highland Avenue between Arden Street and Guthrie Street in the City of San Bernardino.

Planned Activities A Section 108 loan, FY 2006, was obtained for the acquisition of 22 blighted and socially problematic apartment buildings in the North Arden Guthrie Area of the City. The City is moving forward with the sale of the property to a developer who will build a multi-tenant commercial shopping center.

Project Name Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $2,671,000
Description Three (3) parks will be funded for replacement of playground equipment in addition to an existing baseball field to be converted into a Miracle League park to be ADA compliant. A concrete/ADA project will also be funded to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility. Encanto Community Center Phase I roof replacement/facility repairs.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description The City has proposed to fund the following three (3) parks, a community center and public facilities at a senior center:

1. Meadowbrook Fields Park - 179 E Rialto Ave., San Bernardino, CA

2. Anne Shirrel Park – 1367 North California, San Bernardino, CA

3. Nicholson Park - 2737 W. 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA (Playground equipment replacement and existing baseball field conversion)

4. Encanto Community Center – Phase 1 – 1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA Roof replacement/facility repairs.

5. Citywide Concrete Repairs – to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility for Fifth Street Senior Center, Perris Hill Senior Center, Ruben Campos, Lytle Creek, Rudy Hernandez, Nicholson and Delmann Heights Community Centers.

Planned Activities The City plans to improve three (3) parks, a community center and public facilities at a senior center. Specifically the replacement of playground equipment to provide safe equipment for the community in addition to a Miracle League Park for ADA compliant and citywide concrete repairs.

Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $73,000
Description Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board will provide activities that will assist the City in furthering fair housing.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
This program will benefit Low/Moderate Income Households/Tenants. 9 Location Description Fair housing events and discrimination assistance will benefit aproximately 1,000 LMI households and tenants.

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Planned Activities IFHMB will provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints free of charge in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws.

Project Name Planning & Administration
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $681,163
HOME: $351,196
Description The City will implement the goals and objectives of the Action Plan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the Action Plan regulations and CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations.Annually, the City will monitor its use of CDBG and HOME funds to ensure effective and appropriate use of funds. CDBG Administration: $681,163; HOME Administration: $140,478.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The entire city benefits from planning and administration efforts lead by the City.

Location Description 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 10 Planned Activities Grant and Project Management
Project Name Homekey Motel Conversion
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Needs Addressed Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Funding HOME: $1,300,000
Description Provide HOME funding for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of a motel or other buildings and convert them into permanent, supportive housing. 11 Target Date 6/30/2021

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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is esimated that 50 families will benefit from the proposed activity.

Location Description Two possible locations have been identified; currentlyl negotiating with the owners.

Planned Activities To acquire, modify and rehabilitate a motel or other buildings that will serve as permanent supportive housing for persons at risk of homelessness or homeless persons.

Project Name CDBG-CV- Eviction Prevention Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Needs Addressed Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Funding CDBG-CV: $1,060,000
Description The program's intent is to prevent evictions by providing payment of rent arrears to landlords of low-income tenants, in the City of San Bernardino, who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19. The program would be managed by Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, who has extensive experience in managing rental assistance programs countywide.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 300 families will benefit from the proposed activity.

Location Description City-wide
12 Planned Activities Prevent evictions by providing payment of rent arrears to landlords of low- income tenants, who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-

19. Project Name CV- Senior Nutrition Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported
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Funding CDBG-CV: $150,000
Description In order to continue providing nutritious meal to very low and low income seniors, meals will be made readily available city-wide for pick up by seniors or their families in order to protect seniors from exposure to COVID 19. The meals can be picked up at six different locations.

Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 350 senior citizens will benefit from the Senior Nutrition Program.

Location Description The lunches will be distributed at the following Community Centers:

Perris Hill Senior Center
780 East 21st Street
Fifth Street Senior Center
600 West Fifth Street
Hernandez Community Center
222 North Lugo
Lytle Creek Community Center
380 South "K" Street
Highland Senior Center
3102 East Highland Ave.

New Hope Family Life Center
1505 West Highland Ave.

Planned Activities Parks and Recreation will prepare hot, box meals for pick up. In order to protect seniors, who are especially vulnerable, from exposure to COVID-19 the nutrition program had to be changed to prevent and respond to COVID. By making the meals available for pick up city-wide the program is responding to and preventing the spread of COVID while providing nutritious meals to very low and low income seniors.

Project Name CV- Grab and Go arts and crafts
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
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Description Parents or guardians are able to pick up craft kits for their children and make the crafts at home. Arts and crafts kits are distributed weekly at all community centers. The staff provides interactive instruction and participants share their work through social media. The manner in which the activity is conducted has been dictated by necessary precautions due to COVID-19. The activities are more expensive since supplies must be purchased new and can no longer be reused as in the past when children attended in-person classes.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description
Delmann Heights Community Center
2969 N. Flores
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Rudy C. Hernandez Center
222 N. Lugo Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Ruben Campos Community Center
1717 W. Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Lytle Creek Community Center
980 South K Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

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Planned Activities Through the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Grab and Go arts an crafts kits will be distributed to children. Parents or guardians are able to pick up craft kits for their children and make the crafts at home. Arts and crafts kits are distributed weekly at all community centers. The staff provides interactive instruction and participants share their work through social media. The manner in which the activity is conducted has been dictated by necessary precautions due to COVID-19. The activities are more expensive since supplies must be purchased new and can no longer be reused as in the past when children attended in-person classes.

Project Name CV- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG-CV: $24,000
Description Upon reopening of senior centers, community centers, and libraries, staff will need to make available PPE and cleaning/sanitizing supplies to comply with the increased requirements in mandated reopening guidelines.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description Delmann Heights Community Center
2969 N. Flores
San Bernardino, CA 92405

Rudy C. Hernandez Center
222 N. Lugo Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Ruben Campos Community Center
1717 W. Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Lytle Creek Community Center
980 South K Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Perris Hill Senior Center
780 E. 21st Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404

Fifth Street Senior Center
600 West Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Norman F. Feldheym Central Library
555 West 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Dorothy Inghram Branch Library
1505 W. Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411

Howard M. Rowe Branch Library
108 E. Marshall Blvd.

San Bernardino, CA 92404

Paul Villasenor Branch Library
525 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411

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Planned Activities During the COVID-19 , the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Library are revamping the areas to be able to prepare, prevent and respond to the pandemic. Therefore, upon reopening of senior centers, community centers, and libraries, staff will need to make available PPE and cleaning/sanitizing supplies to comply with the increased requirements in mandated reopening guidelines.

Project Name CV- Modifications to Public Facilities
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG-CV: $336,823
Description Prior to opening of public facilities, such as senior centers, community centers, and libraries, staff will need to modify the buildings to prepare for, prevent, and respond to COVID-19. Supplies and materials needed, such as tempered glass or Plexiglas, and PPE stations to meet the safety guidelines will be provided.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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Location Description The activities will be undertaken in all public facilities, such as senior centers, community centers, and libraries, citywide. Buildings for the exclusive purpose of carryng out government functions are excluded:

Delmann Heights Community Center
2969 N. Flores
San Bernardino, CA 92405

Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center
222 N. Lugo Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Ruben Campos Community Center
1717 W. Fifth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Lytle Creek Community Center
980 South K Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Perris Hill Senior Center
780 E. 21st Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404

Norman F. Fedlheym Central Library
555 West 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Dorothy Inghram Branch Library
1505 W. Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411

Howard M. Rowe Branch Library
108 E. Mashall Blvd.

San Bernardino, CA 92404

Paul Villasenor Branch Library
525 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411

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Planned Activities Prior to opening of public facilities, such as senior centers, community centers, and libraries, staff will need to modify the buildings by installing tempered glass or Plexiglas, and PPE stations to prepare for, prevent, and respond to COVID-19 to meet the safety guidelines.

Project Name CV- Planning and Administration
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG-CV: $400,706
Description Planning and administering the programs
Target Date 6/30/2021
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City will use its funding for PY 2020-2021 to finance a variety of housing, community development, economic development, and capital improvement projects. The majority of the funding will be used to finance projects targeting low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the City.

CDBG Benefit Service Areas are defined as geographic locations within the City of San Bernardino where 51 percent or more of the households in those areas are low- to moderate-income. The 2010 U.S.

Census identified approximately 68.9 percent of the City consisted of households with low or moderate incomes. A map of the Low / Moderate Income Target Areas is attached to this document.

The City of San Bernardino has become increasingly diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup. Over the past decades the City has seen a shift from a non-Hispanic, White majority to a Hispanic Origin majority.

According to the U.S. 2010 Census, approximately 60 percent of the population is of Hispanic Origin, 19 percent is Non-Hispanic, White, 14.2 percent is Black, 3.8 percent is Asian and 2.9 percent is comprised of some “Other” race or ethnicity.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CityWide 70
LMI Areas of the City 30
Table 4 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The funding available under the 2020-2021 Action Plan may be used to meet a variety of community development and housing needs. As part of the development of the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City established priority needs based on an in depth analysis of the several factors housing, homelessness, poverty, special needs, lead hazards, institutional structure, etc. The City will utilize its federal funding to pursue goals and objectives listed in the section “AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives” of this document.

The City’s primary intent is to spend its CDBG funds in predominantly low income neighborhoods where residents have the greatest need for housing/services. The City will focus on low to moderate income neighborhoods where there is a greatest need in the parks, such as having the playground equipment replaced, because those are the areas of greatest need.

Discussion
The City of San Bernardino has not designated any Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA)

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
In accordance with the Housing Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan, housing problems within the City of San Bernardino include: 1) Units with physical defects; 2) overcrowded conditions; and 3) housing cost burden. The City will use CDBG and HOME funds to pursue three affordable housing goals:
1) Preserve and Rehabilitation Housing, 2) Expand Home Ownership Opportunities and 3) Provide Assistance to Renter Households.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 50
Non-Homeless 318
Special-Needs 75
Total 443
Table 5 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 75
The Production of New Units 79
Rehab of Existing Units 239
Acquisition of Existing Units 50
Total 443
Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The table “One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported” consists of 50 homeless individual to be supported with housing, 368 units to be built, rehabilitated and acquired. The following projects detail households that will benefit as well as the number of units in the City to be constructed or rehabed.
•Construciton of four (4) ownership housing units added through the Infill Program. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI);
•75 affordable rental units to be built at Seccombe Park; •Affordable rental housing rehabilitation of 239 existing units at Foothill Villas Apartments; •Rental assistance to 75 households at risk of homelessness or homeless; •Acquisiton of 50 units as Permanent Support Housing for homeless persons or persons at risk of

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are crucial elements of the City’s efforts to address affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and other individuals.

The City falls within the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB).

This agency administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to eligible residents of San Bernardino by providing monthly rental assistance to participants who want to rent from a private landlord, but cannot afford the full monthly rental payment. The Housing Choice Voucher program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In 2019, the latest year for which data is available, HACSB provided 10,798 housing choice vouchers throughout San Bernardino County, assisting 25,331 individuals. Of those 10,798 housing choice vouchers, 2,694 were issued to San Bernardino City residents.

The City will continue to support the efforts of HACSB in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher and maximize the use of those funds and other resources in San Bernardino.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing To assist HACSB in addressing public housing needs, the City will do the following:

Monitor At-Risk Units. The City will maintain contact with the owners of at-risk units, encourage the owner to keep the at-risk units affordable and utilize, if feasible, local incentives to preserve any at-risk units
Support and Assist Local Non-Profit Organizations. In order to develop or preserve the City's affordable stock, the City will provide technical and/or financial assistance to local non-profit organizations that provide affordable housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
The City does not own any public housing units, therefore has not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in the management of public housing units. However, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) does undertake actions to encourage public housing residents to contribute and participate in the management and HACSB has a homeownership program for residents of public housing.

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As for homeownership opportunities, the City has initiated an Infill Housing Program that will acquire distressed properties within San Bernardino, rehabilitate them and sell them to income qualified homebuyers. The City will work with HACSB, to identify any households who may be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino has not been designated as troubled. Actually it has a moving to work designation which is a designation that a limited number of PHAs across the country have.

Discussion
See above discussion.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
According to the San Bernardino County 2019 Homeless PIT Count there were 883 homeless persons in the City. A total of 244 individuals were sheltered and 639 were unsheltered. To address this issue, the City will allocate approximately $368,273 (allocation plus prior year resources of $72,44) in ESG funds to homeless service providers who are skilled at transitioning homeless individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing through a variety of activities including street outreach, homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter and essential services. Additionally, the City will allocate $4,390,475 ($1,019,997 and $3,370,478) in ESG-CV1 and ESG-CV2 respectively, to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus among the homeless.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City is an active member of the San Bernardino CoC and fully supports the goals and objectives of the San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. To reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs, the City will continue to support the CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County. The Coordinated Entry System will provide people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless (HUD Homeless definition (Category 2) with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate get housing placement.

The City is continuing its contract in FY 2020-2021 with Step Up On Second, with the goal of reaching 78 homeless persons through street outreach, providing social service referrals to 49 of those 78 persons and facilitating the placement of 13 homeless persons into permanent housing.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue to fund Lutheran Social Services Southern California (LSSC) to provide an emergency men’s shelter. Due to the changed circumstances as a result of Covid-19, LSSSC has decided it would be more prudent to rehabilitate their existing shelter, instead of building a new shelter as previously planned. The City will assist LSSSC by provding $500,000 for the rehabilitation and modification of the existing shelter to better prevent, prepare for and respond to Covid-19.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that

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individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of San Bernardino recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue that impacts every community in the region. As the largest community in the County, the City also serves as a hub for service providers. The City supports the efforts of the network of agencies working to end homelessness through the Regional Continuum of Care Strategy. The Continuum of Care Strategy involves four key components, one of which is homeless prevention. The provision of preventative services will decrease the number of households and individuals who will become homeless and require emergency shelters and assistance. The City is working to prevent persons from becoming homeless by funding emergency rental assistance for households at-risk of homelessness.

Utilizing its HOME dollars, the City funded the acquisition of the Golden Apartments a 21-unit apartment complex that has been rehabilitated and converted into 38 one-bedroom apartments of supportive housing for homeless persons. Residents moved into their new one-bedroom flats in December 2019.

Golden has onsite health and mental health services available through the Department of Behavioral Health and Molina Health.

The City has partnered with Step Up on Second to provide street outreach services to homeless persons and assist them with obtaining their vital documents, housing navigation, transportation to appointments and placement in permanent housing. To date, in FY 2019-2020, Step Up has housed 13 individuals and provided linkage to services to 78 persons.

San Bernardino County’s 10-Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness was recalibrated in 2013 to focus on a rapid re-housing approach that is also consistent with a Housing First Model. This approach is intended to minimize the amount a time an individual or family remains homeless or in shelters. The Housing First Model also focuses on homeless prevention by emphasizing the need to keep individuals and families in their current housing if appropriate.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The City will continue to support the regional CoC’s efforts to implement the San Bernardino County 10- Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness. This plan includes a recommendation to focus on discharge planning in order to prevent people from becoming homeless when they are discharged from correctional, foster care, health care, or mental health care systems. The McKinney-Vento Act requires

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that State and local governments have policies and protocols in place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly-funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. In order to meet HUD’s requirements, the 10-Year Strategy has established a Discharge Planning Committee to focus on improving coordination between discharge planning agencies, local government, and homeless service providers in order to implement a “zero tolerance” plan that will prevent persons being discharged into homelessness.

Discussion
In 2018, the City declared a shelter crisis which allowed agencies to apply for the State’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding. Four agencies serving homeless persons in the City of San Bernardino received $2.1 million in HEAP funds that can be used over four years. The CoC’s coordinated entry system provides a single point of entry for people who are homeless to be screened and assessed for a range of CoC and City funded homeless programs, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing services. All contracted service providers report outcomes based on the countywide outcome standards developed by the County Office of Homeless Services, in order to inform future adjustments to the service system.

In FY 18-19, the City facilitated the purchase of two (2) multi-family properties by Foothill Aids Project.

In FY 19-20 those properties will be rehabilitated and leased to low-income persons with HIV/Aids.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs. The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:
•Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies. Prior to 2012, redevelopment activities and funding was the City’s primary tool for assisting with neighborhood revitalization efforts and production of affordable housing. The loss of this funding represents a constraint for the City of San Bernardino’s efforts to continue to support neighborhood revitalization. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.
•Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act and California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs and time delay resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing. •Site Improvements: Many parts of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential development is required to provide sidewalk with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development, but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.
•Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect the fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.
•Permit and Processing Procedures: Builders and developers frequently cite the cost of holding land during the evaluation and review process as a significant factor in the cost of housing. The City of San Bernardino’s development review process is designed to accommodate growth without compromising quality. Project quality is of critical concern, as the City faces challenges in securing foreclosed single-family homes and poorly maintained multifamily complexes. •State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-

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family project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City undertook a major effort to eliminate constraints, with respect to land use regulations, by developing and adopting a new Development Code that unified and simplified the City’s development regulations and processes. That effort was followed by a reorganization of the City to unify the various development-related departments into a single Community Development Department and a one-stop permit counter. The City has made the following additional amendments to the Municipal Code in order to further reduce barriers to affordable housing:

1.General Lot Consolidation Incentive - Small, individual lots offer limited development potential, and generally cannot support onsite property management. Development opportunities could be increased through a small-lot consolidation program that offers a 15 percent density bonus for projects with a residential component that are committing to a maintenance plan and having on-site management. The City is anticipating amending the Development Code to incentivize lot Consolidation.

2.Density Bonus Provisions - Density bonus projects can be an important source of housing for lower and moderate income households. The City anticipates amending the Development Code to reflect the latest amendments to State density bonus law.

3.Transitional and Supportive Housing - The City plans to amend the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent supportive housing and permit these uses based on unit type, in accordance with Senate Bill 2.

4.Streamlined Processing - The City is committed to continuing the streamlining of development activities and regulations and will continue to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use constraints, particularly as related to the provision of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing. The City amended its Development Code in 2012 to make it more user-friendly and to minimize confusion for staff and the development community. As part of the Development Code update, the City also introduced a new streamlined type of Conditional Use Permit: the Minor Use Permit (MUP). The MUP is reviewed by the Development/Environmental Review Committee rather than the Planning Commission, which requires less staff time (and a relatively shorter process for developers), lower fees, and can be used in lieu of a CUP for certain qualified projects.

5.The City will update its General Plan.

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Discussion:

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of CDBG and/or HOME funds to preserve and rehabilitate housing units and provide homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income households.

For PY 2020-2021, the City will continue to fund its Infill Housing Program and its Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program (OORP). The OORP will be funded with carryover funds from last year that were not fully expended. Through the City’s Infill Housing Program, the City will acquire, rehabilitate vacant and/or underutilized parcels of land and create housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will provide deferred loans for the rehabilitation of single family units owned by low and moderate income households.

Although the City no longer has access to redevelopment funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land conveyed to the City for the purpose of creating affordable housing for low- and moderate- income households.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2020-2021 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority
•Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
•Expand homeownership opportunities
•Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
•Promote economic development and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Micro-Enterprise
Low Priority
•New affordable Rental Housing
•Improve and expand existing community facilities and infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
•Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing. •Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, and ESG
•New Affordable Housing Construction or Rehabilitation
•Expand homeownership opportunities – Infill Housing
•First-Time Homeownership – CHDO 15% set-aside
•New affordable rental housing
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, the City will allocate CDBG, uncommitted HOME and ESG funds through the Action plan in projects that provide financing for the affordable housing development, housing rehabilitation, job creation, public facility/infrastructure improvements and homeless prevention. Lack of resources is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs. In order to leverage additional ongoing resources for housing and homeless services, the City is applying for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which are administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development to It anticipated that in the 2021 the City can receive up to $1.6 million in PLHA funds.

The City will also support HACSB’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for seniors and lower-income households.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

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The City will invest HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing and will use HOME funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To reduce lead-based paint hazards and in accordance, housing constructed prior to 1978 and assisted through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will be tested for lead based paint hazards. If lead based-paint hazards are found, safe work practices or abatement procedures will be included in the scope of work for the rehabilitation of the housing unit. All procedures will be in compliance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families For PY 2020-2021, the City will support:
•An Infill Housing Program that will acquire and rehabilitate/construct underutilized properties within the City and when complete sell these homes to low- and moderate income households •Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training and support to income qualified clients who are wish to start their own small business. •Service providers who can provide street outreach, rapid-rehousing, homeless prevention, emergency shelter, and other essential services to homeless and near-homeless persons and families.
•The improvement of various park facilities within income-eligible areas of the City that provide recreational and support services to low- and moderate-income residents of the City. •The efforts of HACSB, who provides rental assisance and conventional housing to low-income households.
•The efforts of the CoC, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services and various Homeless Service Agencies to provider public and social services to residents living in poverty, including health services, counseling, educational programs, food distribution, academic and vocational training, youth services, and senior services. •The goals and objectives of San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. •The CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County that provides persons who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate another housing placement.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations (i.e. CoC, HACSB, National CORE, County of San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Agency, etc.) involved

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with the delivery of housing and social services to low- and moderate-income San Bernardino residents.

This will allow to coordinate the City's activities by not duplicating efforts and to know what other agencies are doing. Currently, the City is working with the Center for Community Investment and Dignity Health (Accelerating investments for Healthy Communities). The City's collaboration with CCI and Dignity Health has resulted in the investment of $1.2 million in permanently affordable rental housing in the City. These types of collaborations build the capacity for the City to continue providing affordable housing.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with a wide variety of agencies and organizations such as HACSB, County Workforce Development, County Department of Behavioral Health and County Office on Aging and Adult Services involved with the delivery of housing, supportive services and economic development to low- and moderate- income San Bernardino residents. Workforce Development, for example, provides job placement services for person in the County and also provides up to three months of paid on the job training and any equipment that an employee may require to carry their new job. In the realm of economic development, the City recently established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate’s “Emprendedoras” program. The program partners with the Small Business Administration and the City’s Micro Enterprise program to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the “Emprendedoras” program, the City will cross promote the services available through Workforce Development.

Discussion:

The implementation of the PY 2020-2021 Action Plan will invest federal resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, inspection of HOME units, reduce the number of families living in poverty, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City of San Bernardino will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low-and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program. The years 2020, 2021 and 2022 are used to determine that an overall benefit of 80% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 817,368

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 817,368
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 80.00%

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City does not anticipate using other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section

92.205.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

HOME Recapture Provision If Buyer at any time during the Period of Affordability sells or transfers the Eligible Property, whether voluntarily or involuntarily due to foreclosure or other circumstance, the following provisions shall apply, pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 92.254:

1. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property within the first two years of the Period of Affordability, City shall recover from the Net Proceeds, if any, the entire amount of the HOME Subsidy, or such lesser amount as the Net Proceeds may permit to be recovered. The Net Proceeds are the sales price paid to Buyer minus repayment of loans that are superior in priority to this Affordable Housing Covenant and the Deed of Trust securing it, and any closing costs.

2. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property after occupying the Eligible Property for at least two years (24 months from the Delivery Date), City’s recovery from the Net Proceeds shall equal the amount of the HOME Subsidy, reduced by a percentage determined by dividing the number of Buyer’s full years of occupation of the Eligible Property by the number of years of the Period of Affordability, and multiplying the result by 100. In calculating recapture of the HOME subsidy only full 12-month periods of occupancy will be utilized in the calculation. For example, if Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property during the third year, before the completion of the full third year of a ten-year Period of Affordability, the percentage reduction of the amount of the HOME Subsidy to be recovered by City shall equal 20 percent: (2 years ÷ 10 years) × 100 = 20.

Assuming sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of the HOME Subsidy. If there were not sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of Net Proceeds, whatever the amount.

3. In no event shall City’s recovery exceed the amount of the Net Proceeds.

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The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients, who carry out HOME funded ownership programs, utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

Measured from the Delivery Date and determined based on the amount of the HOME Subsidy, as follows:

Amount of HOME Subsidy Period of Affordability
•Amount of HOME Subsidy: Less than $15,000 Period of Affordability: 5 years •Amount of HOME Subsidy: $15,000 to $40,000 Period of Affordability: 10 years •Amount of HOME Subsidy: More than $40,000 Period of Affordability:15 years The City's affordability covenant requires that HOME units acquired with HOME funds remain affordable for the period noted based on the amount of HOME subsidy. The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients who carry out HOME funded ownership programs utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City will not be undertaking any refinancing of existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. The City will not undertake the refinancing of single family units rehabilitated with HOME funds. With regard to eligible beneficiaries, the City will adhere to the requirements under 24 CFR 2.203 with regard to income determinations; 92.216 with respect to incomes of applicants; 92.253 with regard to tenant protections and selection and other HOME regulatory requirements that ensure beneficiaries are not precluded from participating in HOME funded programs.

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for various programs and/or when contracts and renewal periods with applicants expire and new NOFAs and RPS are released.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1.Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) Please refer to an attachment incluced in Admin (AD-26).

2.If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is led by the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Services. The Coordinated Entry System, referred to as 211 San Bernardino County, is operated by the United Way of San Bernardino County and provides free and confidential information and referral service to persons in need of help connecting with various free or low cost health and human service providers.
211 San Bernardino County, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County or by dialing the toll-free number at 1-888-435-7565. Bilingual staff is available to assist English and/or Spanish speaking callers. However, if another language is need, 211 San Bernardino County, utilizes a translation line that can assist in disseminating information in over 150 languages. 211 San Bernardino County is also available by going to http://211sb.org.

Within the City’s ESG written agreement, the Subrecipient must agree to coordinate and integrate, to the maximum extent practicable, ESG-funded activities with other programs targeted to homeless people in the area covered by the Continuum of Care or area over which the services are coordinated to provide a strategic, community-wide system to prevent and end homelessness.

3.Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The City of San Bernardino will competitively procure for services that will meet the goals and objectives of the City’s Consolidated Plan and San Bernardino Continuum of Care’s (CoC) 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The application review process has three phases. In the first phase, all applications are reviewed by the Community and Economic Development Department staff for completeness and eligibility under the Federal program guidelines. Eligible programs and projects are then reviewed according to their

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contribution to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Consolidated Plan and CoC’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Preference is given if a program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities. Organizational capacity, experience, and past performance are also considered.

Based on this review, Community and Economic Development Department staff prepares general funding recommendations. Lastly, a public hearing before City Council will be held to consider the 2020-2021 Draft Annual Action Plan. The City Council adopts the Annual Action Plan, which acts as the CDBG, HOME and ESG program annual budget. Upon completion of this process, the City forwards the adopted Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

4.If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City of San Bernardino attends and participates, on a quarterly basis, the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). The ICH is a vital component of the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. The ICH serves as the policy making body of the Partnership and oversees the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County. The ICH will focus on resource development to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations. In addition, ICH serves as the HUD-designated primary decision-making group and oversight board of the City of San Bernardino & County (hereinafter referred to as the “geographic area”) Continuum of Care for the Homeless (CA-609) funding process, (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”). There are currently former homeless individuals that participate in the policy making decisions of the CoC, regarding facilities or services that receive ESG funding from the City.

The ICH is charged with directing, coordinating and evaluating all of the activities related to implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. The ICH members are directed to report progress on the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to their colleagues and constituents following each meeting of the ICH. The ICH will promote collaborative partnerships among homeless providers and stakeholders throughout San Bernardino County in order to carry out implementation activities and will develop resources to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations.

As the oversight board of the CoC, the ICH duties are: 1. To ensure that the CoC is meeting all of the responsibilities assigned to it by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations including: a. The operation and oversight of the local CoC; b. Designation and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); i. Designate a single HMIS for the geographic area; ii. Designate an eligible applicant to manage the CoC’s HMIS, which will be known

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as the HMIS Lead; iii. Ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients of CoC and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding in the HMIS. iv. Ensure the HMIS is administered in compliance with all requirements prescribed by HUD. c. The development of a CoC plan that includes outreach, engagement, assessment, annual gap analysis of the homeless needs and services available, prevention strategies, shelter and housing supportive services, and HUD CoC annual and biennial requirements; 2. To represent the relevant organizations and projects serving homeless subpopulations; 3. To support homeless persons in their movement from homelessness to economic stability and affordable permanent housing within a supportive community; 4. To be inclusive of all the needs of all of geographic area’s homeless population, including the special service and housing needs of homeless sub-populations; 5. To facilitate responses to issues and concerns that affect the agencies funded by the CoC that is beyond those addressed in the annual CoC application process; 6. To consult with recipients and sub-recipients of CoC funding to establish performance targets appropriate for population and program type, monitor recipient and sub- recipient performance, evaluate outcomes, and take action against poor performers; and 7. To evaluate outcomes of projects funded under the County of San Bernardino CoC program including the ESG.

5.Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

ESG Subrecipients must demonstrate the financial management and programmatic expertise to successfully develop, design, implement, and monitor the ESG-funded activities.

ESG Subrecipients must participate in HMIS and be able to meet all federal, State of California, and City of San Bernardino requirements relative to the ESG program, specifically those concerning equal opportunity and fair housing, affirmative marketing, environmental review, displacement, relocation, acquisition, labor, lead-based paint, conflict of interest, debarment and suspension, and flood insurance.

Under the City ESG agreement, ESG Subrecipient are required to conduct an initial evaluation to determine the eligibility of each individual or family’s eligibility for ESG assistance and the amount and types of assistance the individual or family needs to regain stability in permanent housing.

All subrecipient providers should meet or exceed project quality goals established by HUD and CoC guidelines which include the following: At least 80 percent of project participants either remained in permanent housing or exited to permanent housing; At least 20 percent or more of project participants have employment income (or other sources such as SSI and/or SSDI, for those who are not employable); At least 54 percent of project participants increased their income from sources other than employment in a given operating year; At least 56 percent of project participants obtained mainstream benefits; and 100 percent of the project participants came from the street or other locations not meant for human habitation, emergency shelters, or safe havens. In addition, PSH providers must: Implement a housing first approach. Fill vacant beds with only chronically homeless persons.

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Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(5)

1. Distribution of Funds
a. Describe the eligibility requirements for recipients of HTF funds (as defined in 24 CFR § 93.2). b. Describe the jurisdiction’s application requirements for eligible recipients to apply for HTF funds. c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible recipients.
d. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is a description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year. e. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner. f. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in the rental project are affordable to extremely low-income families. g. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the financial feasibility of the project beyond the required 30-year period.
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employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or housing that serves special needs populations).
i. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable housing.
j. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which the application makes use of non-federal funding sources.

2. Does the jurisdiction’s application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible activities to be conducted with HTF funds?

3. Does the jurisdiction’s application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted with HTF funds will comply with HTF requirements?

4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction’s goals established under 24 CFR 91.215(b)(2), by including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP-45 Goals and AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives screens.

5. Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabilitation standards for all HTF-assisted housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project completion. The jurisdiction’s description of its standards must be in sufficient detail to determine the required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for the rehabilitation of housing, enter “N/A”.

In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major systems; lead-based paint; accessibility; disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements; Uniform Physical Condition Standards; and Capital Needs Assessments (if applicable).

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guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HTF funds when used to assist first-time homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter “N/A”.

7. HTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. If the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in accordance with §93.305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter “N/A”.

8. Limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. If the jurisdiction will not limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population, enter “N/A.”
Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or preference is described in the action plan.

9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines below. The guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing project debt. The jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter “N/A.” <TYPE=[section 9 end]>
Discussion:

See above discussion.

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PROPOSED SECOND

AMENDMENT TO
FY2020-2021 ANNUAL

ACTION PLAN
JUNE 21, 2023
Community, Housing, and Economic Development Department

August
16,
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Provide
Homeless and
Homeless
Prevention
Services
2020 2025 Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
CityWide Provide
Homeless
and
Homeless
Prevention
Services
CDBG-CV:
$1,100,981
Homelessness
Prevention: 100
Persons Assisted
Table 1 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services1 Goal
Description
Provide funding to assist homeless individuals and those with special needs with supportive services. Includes funding to prepare for, prevent and respond to COVID through emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs.

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Introduction
CDBG-CV funds will be used for an Emergency Housing Needs Assistance program to assist Low- and Moderate-Income Households.
# Project Name
1 Planning and Adminstration
1 CDBG-CV Emergency Shelter Assistance
Table 2 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
These project and activity priorities have been identified by the community input received and based on the identified needs of the City. The primary obstacle in addressing the underserved needs is the insufficient resources to meet the ongoing needs of individuals, especially those with special needs such as individuals experiencing homelessness.

AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
A total of $4,677,360 is available to be used for eligible CDBG, HOME, and ESG projects. This consists of FY 23-24 funding and unexpended funding from prior years. City staff conducted extensive outreach to solicit applications for the year.

PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name CDBG-CV Emergency Shelter Assistance
Target Area CITYWIDE
Needs Addressed CDBG-CV Emergency Housing Needs Assistance Funding CDBG: $1,145,201
Description Provide emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families, including wraparound social services.

Target Date 6/30/2024
1 Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
200 individuals will benefit from this proposed activity.

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from the proposed
activities
Location Description To be determined.

Planned Activities Provide emergency shelter, homeless supportive services, security services, case management, and food for homeless individuals and families.

Table 4 - Project Summary Information

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THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS

SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY

OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
This Third Amendment (“Third Amendment”) to the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of San Bernardino (the “City”), a charter city organized under the laws of the Stat e of California, and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (the “Subrecipient”), a California Public Entity as of September 21, 2022. City and Subrecipient are at times referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” WHEREAS, the City is typically the recipient of certain funds (the “CDBG Funds”) provided from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program, pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 5301 et. seq.) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency due to the ongoing pandemic for the novel coronavirus, SARS -CoV-2 known as “COVID -19,” and thereafter on March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed H.R. 748 (PL 116 -136), known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The CARES Act provides an additional $5 billion of Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (“CDBG-CV”) supplemental funding to rapidly prepare, prevent, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2020, HUD notified the City that it had allocated $2,003,529 in CDBG-CV funds to the City. According to HUD, the City “may use the funds for a range of eligible activities that prevent and respond to the spread of infectious disease such as the coronavirus.” (emphasis added); and
WHEREAS, all other relevant CARES Act procurement guidelines, rest rictions, or standards are incorporated by reference into the Agreement as Exhibit C; and WHEREAS, City and Subrecipient entered into the Agreement on November 1, 2020 to use the CDBG-CV funds for the purpose of providing housing services and support to those residents fiscally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic; and WHEREAS, City Council originally authorized $1,060,000 in CDBG -CV funds for eviction prevention, however HACSB was uncertain those funds could be timely spent, so the original amount of the Agreement was for $660,000; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, City and Subrecipient amended subsection 2.3 of the Agreement to limit reimbursement of administrative costs to 20% of the grant; and DocuSign Envelope ID: EF81868A-E7E3-4151-8148-E1C8F73A7203

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WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, the Parties intended to amend the Agreement to incorporate the amount of funds originally approved by the City Council, so the maximum amount of the subgrant was increased to $1,060,000; and
WHEREAS, now the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to extend the Term of Agreement from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Agreement and subsequent amendments, including this Third Amendment, have occurred, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Prefatory Amendment.

The words that come immediately before Section 1 of the Agreement are hereby amended to read as follows:

CFDA Number and Name: 14.218 Community Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
Federal Award Date: TBD
(the date when the federal award is signed by the authorized official of the federal awarding agency.)

CDCG-CV Funds Obligated IDIS Activity # TBD
Program Year: 2020
Amount: $1,060,000
Total Amount of CDBG-CV Funds Obligated: $1,060,000

2. Definitions Amendment.

Section 1 “Definitions” of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Maximum Amount of Subgrant” means $1,060,000.
“Subgrant” is defined in Section 2 hereof.
“Term Expiration Date” means June 30, 2023.

3. Effect on Other Provisions.

All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, as amended. In the event of conflict, the most recently amended language shall govern.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Third Amendment to be executed the day and year first above written.

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[Signatures on Following Page]
Dated: "CITY"
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal
corporation and charter city

Robert D. Field
City Manager

Dated:

“SUBRECIPIENT”
Housing Authority of the County of San
Bernardino, a California Public Entity

_________________________________________
Maria Razo
Executive Director

DocuSign Envelope ID: EF81868A-E7E3-4151-8148-E1C8F73A7203 10/18/2022
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, 7th Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Review contracts of all City owned revenue generating properties to see if the terms are beneficial to the City (i.e., Shandin Hills Golf Course, etc.) by the September 20, 2023, meeting (All Wards) - Council Member Alexander

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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 16, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Theodore Sanchez, Council Member, 1st Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Neighborhood Pride Program (All Wards) - Council Member Sanchez

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