The Program Year (PY) 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendment includes removing $1,834,163 from the Visalia Navigation Center and transfer those funds to the 2022 Annual Action Plan. Those funds will remain for the development of the Navigation Center in the 2022 Annual Action Plan.
The 2021 HOME Annual Action Plan (AAP) Amendment includes the addition of $55,000 of 2021 HOME program income, $875,334 from prior years HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds, and $1,840,059 in HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds for a total of $2,770,393 of additional HOME funds to the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
The 2021 HOME AAP Amendment also includes a reduction of $98,765 of HOME Admin, an allocation of $40,059 in HOME-ARP admin, an allocation of $1,029,099 to the NW 5th Avenue project, and an allocation of $1,800,000 to the HOME-ARP project as shown below in Table 1 – FY 2021 HOME Annual Action Plan Amendment.
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Projects
# Project Name
1 2021 HOME Administration
2 2021 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
3 2021 The Lofts Project
4 2021 Sequoia Village
5 2021 CDBG Administration
6 2021 Address Homeless Needs – Public Services
7 2021 Address Community/Special Needs Services
8 2021 Emergency Repair Program (ERAP)
9 2021 Senior Mobile Home Repair Program
10 2021 Code Enforcement
11 2021 ADA Compliance Projects
12 2021 Navigation Center – Unallocated Funds
13 2021 NW 5th Avenue Project
14 HOME-ARP Projects
Table 8 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The projects will address the priority needs described in the Consolidated Plan by providing direct homeless services, homeless prevention services, fair housing services, code enforcement inspections to maintain neighborhood stabilization, housing rehabilitation programs, affordable housing options for the LMI population, ADA compliance projects, and establish a Navigation Center. An obstacle in addressing underserved needs include needs outweighing funding resources. Nevertheless, the City worked resourcefully in combing multiple funding sources to maximize the allocation of resources to address underserved community needs.
The NW 5th Avenue Project will develop 5 new single-family affordable 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes on vacant lots on NW 5th Avenue and N. Court Street to benefit 5 low-moderate-income first- time homebuyer families. One unit will be fully ADA accessible, and the remaining 4 units will be ADA adaptable.
The HOME-ARP funds will address the lack of affordable rental housing by developing additional permanent supportive housing units for HOME-ARP qualifying populations that includes individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence/dating violence/sexual assault/stalking/human trafficking, and those at the greatest risk of housing instability.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name 2021 HOME Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program and planning administration
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding HOME: $158,643 (Reduction of $98,765)
Description PY 2021 HOME Administration and Planning.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities 2021 HOME Administration and Planning. 2 Project Name 2021 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Create suitable living environment
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $150,000
Description Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to homeless individuals and households that are extremely low-income and low-income house at 60% Area Median Income or lower.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
16 Low-income or lower households are expected to benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to homeless individuals and households that are extremely low-income and low-income house at 60% Area Median Income or lower.
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3 Project Name 2021 The Lofts Project
Target Area LMI Tracts
Goals Supported Increase affordable housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $1,165,482
Description Construction of an 80-unit multi-family affordable rental complex, of which 11-units will be HOME funded.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
80 LMI households are expected to benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description 300 E. Oak Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 Planned Activities The City will provide funding toward Self-Enterprises, Inc. (SHE), to build 11 of the 80 new LMI multi-family rental units.
4 Project Name 2021 Sequoia Village
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase affordable housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $1,500,000
Description Motel rehabilitation to convert to permanent supportive affordable rental housing to LMI population that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
LMI homeless individuals and households are expected to benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description 1400 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277 Planned Activities Motel rehabilitation to convert to permanent supportive affordable rental housing to LMI population that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Project Name 2021 CDBG Administration
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5 Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program and planning administration
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $264,046
Description PY 2021 CDBG Administration and Planning
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities PY 2021 CDBG Administration and Planning 6 Project Name 2021 Address Homeless Needs - Public Services Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Address homeless needs
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $65,000
Description Continuum of Care Point in Time survey and LINC services.
Permanent Supportive Housing Voucher match.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
414 low-income homeless individuals.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Continuum of Care Point in Time survey and LINC services.
Permanent Supportive Housing Voucher match.
7 Project Name 2021 Address Community/Special Needs Services Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Address community/special needs services Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $82,500
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Description Homeless outreach - case management, supportive services, security deposits, rental application fees, legal document assistance; homeless prevention - rental/mortgage assistance and utilities assistance, and fair housing education.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
70 Persons Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless outreach - case management, supportive services, security deposits, rental application fees, legal document assistance; rental/mortgage assistance and utilities assistance, and fair housing education.
8 Project Name 2021 Emergency Repair Program (ERAP)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Create suitable living environment
Needs Addressed Neighborhood Preservation
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Emergency Repair and ADA Program (ERAP) $50,000 to provide owner occupied unit’s emergency repairs and energy efficient upgrades.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
8 LMI households are expected to benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Emergency Repair and ADA Program (ERAP) $50,000 to provide owner occupied unit’s emergency repairs and energy efficient upgrades.
9 Project Name 2021 Senior Mobile Home Repair Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Create suitable living environment
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Needs Addressed Neighborhood Preservation
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description Senior Mobile Home Repair Program to owner occupied low- income seniors and/or disabled persons.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
7 low-income seniors and/or disabled persons.
Location Description Citywide. Sites are to be determined.
Planned Activities Senior Mobile Home Repair Program to owner occupied low- income seniors and/or disabled persons.
10 Project Name 2021 Code Enforcement
Target Area LMI Tracts
Goals Supported Create suitable living environment
Needs Addressed Neighborhood Preservation
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description 2021 Code Enforcement services in deteriorating or deteriorated low-moderate-income areas to arrest the decline of the area.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
200 LMI households are expected to benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description LMI target areas.
Planned Activities 2021 Code Enforcement services in deteriorating or deteriorated low-moderate-income areas to arrest the decline of the area. 11 Project Name 2021 ADA Compliance Projects
Target Area LMI Tracts
Goals Supported Enhance community development
Needs Addressed Improve Community and Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $100,000
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Description 2021 ADA compliance projects and public infrastructure improvements.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
50 LMI persons are expected to benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description LMI Target Areas.
Planned Activities 2021 ADA compliance projects and public infrastructure improvements.
12 Project Name 2021 Navigation Center – Unallocated Funds will be transferred into the 2022 Action Plan.
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Enhance community development
Needs Addressed Shelter and counseling for the homeless Funding CDBG: -$1,834,163
Description Establishment of a low-barrier Navigation Center through acquisition, rehab, or construction.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
100 low-income homeless individuals are expected to benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description Project location is to be determined.
Planned Activities Development of a Navigation Center
Project Name 2021 NW 5th Avenue Project
Target Area LMI Tracts
Goals Supported Increase affordable housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $1,029,099
Description Construction of 5-single family affordable homes.
Target Date 6/30/2023
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
5 LMI households are expected to benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description NW 5th Avenue and N. Court Avenue
Planned Activities To construct 5 new LMI single-family affordable homes for low- moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
13 Project Name HOME-ARP Funds
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase affordable housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME-ARP: $1,840,059
Description HOME-ARP admin & planning and development of affordable rental housing.
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Estimated to assist at least 11 very low-income households that are experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking and/or greatest risk of housing instability.
Location Description Project location is to be determined.
Planned Activities HOME-ARP admin & planning and development of affordable rental housing.
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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 Many of the CDBG activities funded in 2021-22 are offered citywide to low- and moderate-income households. However, for certain CDBG programs, such public infrastructure improvements, and code enforcement are directed to neighborhoods that qualify for CDBG funds on an "area benefit" basis. An area benefit activity is one that is available to benefit all the residents of an area which is:
• Primarily residential and
• Where 51% of the population is low- and moderate-income Except for the HOME-funded multi-family rental housing units to be built (The Lofts) which is located at 300 E Oak Avenue, and the Sequoia Village Project at 1400 South Mooney Boulevard all other programs are to be administered citywide, or within the CDBG Target area.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 77
LMI Tracts 23
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Entitlement funds will be distributed citywide as eligible. However, CDBG funds will be utilized in CDBG Target areas for Code Enforcement and Park Improvements. A presumed Benefit project, such as an ADA walkway within a park or low-and-moderate-income residential areas in need of access, would be applicable. CDBG funding directed toward public services is a citywide public service benefit. Public Facilities are based upon CDBG requirements, such as the area benefit noted above, limited clientele, or income qualifications. Affordable housing will be pursued citywide, which encompasses CDBG Target Areas. Other programs may benefit within the CDBG Target areas as well, however, are allowed citywide, based upon income eligibility.
Discussion
The Low-and Moderate-Income Concentration Census Tract Map that is being utilized for the 2021 Action Plan and is based on the Low-and Moderate-Income Summary Data (LMISD) provided on HUD Exchange website.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The AAP must specify goals for the number of homeless, non-homeless, and special needs households to be provided affordable housing within the program year. The AAP must also indicate the number of affordable housing units that will be provided by program type, including rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, or acquisition of existing units. For this section, the term “affordable housing” is defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR
92.254 for homeownership.
Findings in the data, included within the Strategic Plan, show that there is not an adequate amount of local housing affordable to LMI households, especially for extremely low- and very low-income households. According to the HUD data reports there is sufficient housing units for the various income categories. After analysis, the only income category that truly does have enough housing is the 50-80% AMI. The following data (CHAS 2011-2015) supports this housing deficit/surplus:
• 0-30% AMI: There are 5,055 households living in this income category, yet there are only 490 rental units available that are affordable to these households in the City (NA-10, Table 6; MA-15, Table 35)
• 30-50% AMI: There are 4,760 households living in this income category yet there are only 2,935 units available (NA-10, Table 6; MA-15, Table 35)
• 50-80% AMI: there are 6,050 households in this income category and there are 11,670 units (NA-10, Table 6; MA-15, Table 35)
Tables 33 and 36 included within the Strategic Plan, MA-15 section show the recent changes to factors effecting affordability including income, rent and value. Median income has increased 2.5% since 2010 and when compared to the growth in median contract rent (+7.2%), rental housing prices are outpacing income growth. This may continue to strain affordability in the rental housing market, and lead to higher rates of housing cost burden, especially for LMI households. However, when looking at the owner market, ownership may be more attainable now than it was previously in 2010. This is evidenced by the fact that median income growth has increased, while median home values have declined over 10%.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 50
Non-Homeless 43
Special-Needs 0
Total 93
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One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 16
The Production of New Units 27
Rehab of Existing Units 50
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 93
Table 1 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Staff works with its non-profit partner SHE to include additional types of acquisition, such as vacant, infill and reconstruction. As funding, through PI becomes available, it would be directed toward SHE CHDO acquisition rehabilitation projects, including the Lofts Project. The Lofts Project will construct 80 new affordable housing units, which 11 of those units will be HOME assisted. The Sequoia Village Project will rehab 50 hotel units into permanent affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
The TBRA Program is providing rental assistance for a period of 18 months, however, will allow for extensions through a re-application process. No more than 24 months of assistance is allowed. We continue to utilize previous year funding to assist additional households. Supportive services will also be available to the tenants through Housing Successor funding. Annually Staff will evaluate the FMR and a Rent Market Comparability Study for use as the HOME TBRA Rent Standard.
The 2021 AAP Amendment includes production of 5 new single-family affordable homes for low- moderate income households. The HOME-ARP funds anticipates the development of at-least 11 new affordable rental housing units for qualifying households.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
HATC works closely with the City, Continuum of Care “Alliance” and the recently formed Homeless Resource Task Group. Actions planned by the PHA this year are referenced below. HATC owns/manages 179 Public housing units in Visalia and manages another 764 affordable housing units through the City of Visalia. HATC has a master lease with Family Services of Tulare County (FSTC) to house families that participate in the rapid rehousing and domestic violence programs that FSTC administers within the City of Visalia. Through a partnership with Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (TCHHSA) Mental Health, HATC manages Clark Court, Transitional Living Center, and East Tulare Cottages which house and provide supportive services for individuals that participate in TCHHSA Mental Health programs.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing HATC will continue to own and manages 179 public housing units in the City. HATC also owns and manages an additional 764 affordable housing units. There is currently no plan to purchase additional public-housing units, nor do they plan on removing any units from their inventory. Their current projection is for an investment of $375,500 in Capital Fund improvements during the FY 2021-2022.
There is no project based rental assistance units within the City. HATC expenditures cover maintenance and rehabilitation in public-housing units within the City. HATC's Capital Fund expenditures will cover a large range of projects, including roofing replacement, landscaping improvements, carpet replacement along with air conditioning and heating unit improvements. HATC acquired vacant land at 830 E.
Roosevelt Avenue in Visalia to develop a mulit-family development, with a total of four (4) units for rental to qualified low-income households. (data source: HATC November 2020).
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HATC created a Resident Council composed of five residents from HUD funded programs (Multifamily Housing, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and public housing). The Resident Council works with HATC staff on evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of existing rental assistance programs. This structure was put into place to give public housing residents the opportunity to provide input on necessary program modifications, through the Council members. HATC is proactive in the inclusion of public-housing residents in the policy making process. As required, two public housing tenants sit on the HATC Commission board. Between the Resident Council and tenant representation on the Board an equitable and transparent policy making process has been put into place.
A vital driving factor that continues to influence HATC programs is the promotion and goal of tenant self-sufficiency. HATC views homeownership as a long-term goal for most program participants. HATC staff works with tenants to effectively provide them with the necessary resources to achieve homeownership. HATC’s Annual Re-Examination Notice provides public-housing participants with an 382
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extensive referral list that aids with homeownership. Their list includes programs managed by: CSET, City of Visalia, Habitat for Humanity, CalHFA, and Self-Help Enterprises. HATC’s program coordinator works with any interested public housing tenant to effectively inform them of all the different programs and services available to them. Effective collaboration between their agency and other public and nonprofit agencies is imperative to help promote homeownership among all HATC’s tenants. Lastly, in 2019 HATC created “RentTrack Payment, an online payment system which will allow public housing residents to utilize their rental payments made on time to raise or build individual credit scores.
RentTrack has increased credit scores an average of 29 points in just two months and 132 points over a 2-year period.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
HATC is not designated as troubled.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
This section describes the City’s one-year goals and the specific action steps it will undertake in the program year to carry out the homeless strategy outlined in the ConPlan’s SP-60 Homelessness Strategy.
This section will also describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and specify the activities it will undertake to serve the housing and supportive service needs of non-homeless populations who require supportive housing.
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 will continue targeted outreach efforts towards unsheltered homeless persons through collaborative efforts with the Alliance Housing Navigators, Kings View PATH Team, and Tulare County Mental Health Crisis Team. These organizations canvas the City to conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness. When an unsheltered person is identified, they are assessed and connected to services. Client information is included in the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) so the outreach teams can remain apprised of client status on the housing priority list and other community referrals.
The City will also continue to support the Alliance’s outreach efforts to persons experiencing homelessness through the PIT survey expected to be completed in January. The PIT survey provides a snapshot of the adults, children in households and unaccompanied youth living in the City of Visalia who meet HUD’s definition of homelessness. Information gathered through the PIT is used to understand the causes and trends over time of homelessness, as well as to determine the unmet shelter and service needs of the homeless.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City is in the planning phase of developing a Navigation Center within the City of Visalia. A low- barrier Navigation Center will assist in proving solution to create safe and successful permanent exits from homelessness using a Housing First Approach. A Housing First Approach will connect homeless individuals to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment, or service participation requirements. An RFP was released in the end of Program Year 2020 with project implementation expected to begin in Program Year 2022.
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homeless individuals in need of shelter, who are experiencing effects of COVID-19. The City is partnering with the County to rehabilitate the 50-unit motel to provide permanent supportive/affordable housing units for chronically homeless individuals. Tulare County Mental Health services will provide onsite wrap around services to ensure tenants stability.
Eden House is a 22-bed transitional/bridge living facility recently opened in 2020, located at 1627 South Garden Street, Visalia, which will provide beds for residents for a period of 60-90 days (or up to a maximum period of 6 months with an approved extension), who are awaiting permanent supportive housing (PSH) or Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) placements through various funding programs. Eden's House provides extensive on-site wrap around services including mental health assistance and case management.
The Visalia Homeless Center managed by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rev. Suzy Ward oversees and operates a low barrier warming center within the City of Visalia each winter. The warming center is a low-barrier emergency shelter that provides 90 - 100 homeless individuals’ overnight shelter. The warming center averages 75 visitors a night for approximately 90 days from December 1st through February 28th. The City has allocated a portion of their annual Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding for the operation of seasonal shelters, which is available to the Visalia Homeless Center.
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 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
Visalia supports and collaborates with local service providers, through the Alliance, to assist homeless individuals and families. Funding priorities include supporting existing high performing housing first rapid rehousing and permanent supporting housing projects.
Funding allocations include:
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program utilized for rental assistance and security deposit which will assist homeless or at risk of homelessness households. • Housing Successor which provides case management/supportive services and street outreach. • Family Services matching funds for case management (public services) to support the Tulare Housing First Shelter Plus Care project. This project provides case management services to 14 chronically homeless individuals who receive a permanent supportive housing. • Kings View Behavioral Health provides public services, including meals for Visalia’s homeless 385
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service needs.
• ECO program, which is a partnership that includes the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board, Caltrans, and ABLE Industries.
• Property acquisition and rehab housing projects funded through HOME funds and other city- funding pools.
• CoC and City-funded programs/projects that benefit the homeless • Special needs project and programs that serve these vulnerable subpopulations include: CSET Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing, Family Services Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing, Turning Point and Tulare County HHSA provide PSH projects for chronically homeless individuals and families and/or families with children. The Veterans’ Administration, in conjunction with the Housing Authority of Tulare County, operates the VASH project and Westcare operates the SSVF project that serves eligible veterans and their families.
Uplift Families operates a Transitional Housing project for transitioning age youth.
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 Alliance employs a Diversion Specialist that is responsible for developing and strengthening referral sources for people at-risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the Diversion Specialist works with clients that present at any of the Coordinated Entry points to assist in diverting clients from homelessness.
Another important component of prevention/diversion is assisting households with income supports and connections to mainstream benefits. The SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) model is designed to increase access to SSI/SSDI for eligible homeless adults who are and have a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. Staff from all CoC-funded agencies is required to assist clients in obtaining these mainstream benefits. Participation by these agencies provides an effective method of assisting households who may otherwise pursue homelessness assistance.
Discussion
See discussion above. The City is not a recipient of HOPWA funding.
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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City of Visalia updated the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) in 2020. The AI describes the impediments or barriers to affordable housing. The primary barriers to affordable housing include the following:
• Lending practices
• Access to Opportunity
• Housing Discrimination
• Development of Affordable Housing
• Land use policies and practices
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 has taken actions in recent years to support residential development through changes in zoning, further streamlining permitting processes, and reducing impact fees. Visalia has made changes to residential zone districts following the 2015 Housing Element update. The City increased the highest allowed multi-family density permitted by right to 15 to 35 units per acre, provided that the development does not exceed 80 units. Also, the City implemented an Affordable Housing Infill Incentive Program in 2017, which reduces Transportation Impact Fees for qualifying projects that meet the infill criteria outlined in the City’s Development Fee Schedule. In the downtown area, waivers for parking requirements have been given based on past use of the building spaces. There are multiple policies and programs in the 2019 Housing Element Update that address promoting incentives for affordable housing that include priority permit processing and modified zoning provisions. New programs in the Housing Element update, propose removing conditional use requirements for housing in certain commercial zone designations. These Housing Element Programs are organized into nine Goals categories, as follows:
1. New Construction - To provide a broad range of housing types and densities to meet the needs of all Visalia residents.
2. Mixed Use, Infill, and Downtown Development - To promote mixed use, infill, and Downtown development in Visalia.
3. Encourage Affordable Housing - To encourage construction and maintenance of affordable housing in Visalia.
4. Foreclosures - To prevent foreclosures, protect affected families, and stabilize neighborhoods impacted by foreclosures.
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5. Special Needs/Homeless- To provide a range of housing types and services to meet the needs of households with special needs within the city.
6. Housing Rehabilitation Program - To create and maintain healthy neighborhoods by improving the condition of the existing housing stock and providing for a variety of housing types, sizes, price ranges, and densities compatible with the existing character and integrity of residential neighborhoods.
7. Equal Opportunity Housing and Discrimination Prevention - To provide decent housing and a quality of living environment for all Visalia residents regardless of age, religion, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, disability, economic level, and other arbitrary factors.
8. Energy Conservation - To encourage energy efficiency in all new and existing housing.
9. Implementation Monitoring - To ensure that Housing Element programs are implemented on a timely basis and progress of each program is monitored and evaluated annually.
In addition to exploring new policy and regulatory changes, the City will continue its efforts to carry out the following to remove barriers to affordable housing:
• Work with non-profit developers and other public agencies that increase Visalia’s supply of affordable housing
• Work with HATC to properly inform collaborating agencies at the local, state, and federal levels of the need for affordable housing in the City
• Facilitate the construction of affordable rental housing for very low and low-income households by providing regulatory (e.g., density bonus, expedited permit processing, deferred fees, or relaxed parking requirements) and financial incentives
• Support programs that keep people housed, such as tenant-based rental assistance and rapid rehousing
• Streamline permitting process for affordable housing
• Further incentives to developers for the development of affordable housing • Incorporate educational components regarding the importance of affordable housing into community outreach
• Encourage the development of smaller, more affordable units Discussion:
See above discussion.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The following section provides HUD with other activities, projects, and actions the City is undertaking to reduce homelessness and housing affordability. Examples include the completion of the AI and identifying the barriers and impediments to affordable housing, supporting homeless programs, public and private solutions for affordable, annual administration of CDBG and HOME funds and attendance of city meetings and CoC meetings.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs City actions planned to address obstacles are referenced within the AI and listed herein. AI, Chapter VIII:
Actions includes the plan’s goals and recommended actions to reduce the barriers to affordable housing noted in AP-75.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to work closely with non-profit housing and service providers to collaborate on improving the awareness and expansion of available resources to address the needs of the homeless population. Staff has addressed the affordable housing programs for this program year throughout this report. Please refer to sections AP-20, AP 35, AP-38, and AP-55.
In addition to exploring new policy and regulatory changes, the City will continue its efforts to carry out the following to remove barriers to affordable housing:
• Work with non-profit developers and other public agencies that increase Visalia’s supply of affordable housing
• Work with the Housing Authority of Tulare County to properly inform collaborating agencies at the local, state, and federal levels of the need for affordable housing in the City • Facilitate the construction of affordable rental housing for very low and low-income households by providing regulatory (e.g., density bonus, expedited permit processing, deferred fees, or relaxed parking requirements) and financial incentives
• Support programs that keep people housed, such as tenant-based rental assistance and rapid rehousing
• Streamline permitting process for affordable housing
• Further incentives to developers for the development of affordable housing • Incorporate educational components regarding the importance of affordable housing into community outreach
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Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Approximately 43% of the City’s housing stock was built prior to 1979 therefore work performed on these buildings must be carefully monitored for the presence of lead-based paint in compliance with HUD regulation. Currently the City’ housing rehabilitation or home improvement programs and down payment assistance programs require lead-based paint inspections and/or abatement. Applicants of these programs are provided brochures informing of the health risks of lead-based paint as part of the application process. In addition, City building inspectors and Code Enforcement staff are alerted to signs of this hazard as they perform their substandard housing inspections. The City requires its Subrecipients, Developer partners and rehabilitation contractors of federally funded programs to utilize safe practices and obtain certification through a HUD certified lead testing agency.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City works with its non-profit partners to reduce the number of poverty-level families. The City will also continue to provide its non-profit partners with funding to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell and rent homes or multi-family units to income-qualifying households at or below 80% AMI.
Additionally, the City has made a commitment to improve the communication and service delivery capabilities of agencies and organizations that provide programs to assist the homeless. Specifically, Staff participates in the monthly Continuum of Care (Alliance) meeting, and various homeless task groups to identify funding and opportunities to provide Visalia’s homeless population with housing and service opportunities.
The City will also continue to partner with organizations to provide services and address the full range of needs of LMI families. Although there are coordinated programs and services to reduce poverty, it is recognized that many unmet needs will remain. The City will continue to work with its partners to identify and work toward meeting those needs by strategically focusing its resources and efforts.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City is a charter city and is managed under a Council-manager form of government. City Council provides policy direction to the City Manager who is responsible for administering City operations. City Council members are the leaders and policymakers elected to represent the community and concentrate on policy that addresses the citizens’ needs and wishes. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out policy and ensure that the entire community is served. The legislative body is the City Council and City Councilmembers are the community’s decision makers. Visalia voters elect a 5-member Council to serve as the City's legislative and governing body. The members represent the City and their respective Districts, serve four-year terms and they select one member to serve as mayor and one to serve as vice- mayor. A general municipal election is held every two years in November, alternating between two and three positions each cycle. 390
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The Finance Department, Housing Division oversees and administers the day-to-day activities of the CDBG, NSP1, HOME and other state and federal funded programs. Staff works together with various City departments to develop programs and activities that improve low-and moderate-income neighborhoods throughout the City. The administration of program activities includes housing, public services, public facility, park and infrastructure improvements, and economic development activities.
Interdepartmental communication and collaboration are two strengths of the delivery system. City staff from various departments works with local organizations and agencies that assist low-income households and individuals. High priority needs were identified during the Consolidated Plan’s community engagement and public review periods.
During the Consolidated Plan public review period, these priorities were established. Additionally, input is received by the community, various committees, and City Council during the feedback period in developing the annual plan. The AAP is designed to address the needs and priorities identified within the ConPlan and direct limited funding available toward the highest needs.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City continues to participate in monthly Continuum of Care and quarterly Tulare County Homeless Task Force community meetings to enhance coordination between housing providers, government agencies, mental health, and other key stakeholders in the City. The purpose of these ongoing meetings is to establish a network of agencies to enhance the delivery of services to the homeless, disabled individuals and families, and others seeking services.
City staff meets with public officials, City departments, HATC, residents, and agencies to develop strategies for how best to invest grant funding to address discuss priority community needs. Staff met with the Citizens Advisory Committee, which acts as a liaison between the public, and the City Council concerning community needs. Also, City Staff met with the Disability Advocacy Committee, to be advised on the needs of disabled persons in the community. A focus group was held with the City’s Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Self-Help Enterprises, which has, in the past and present, worked collaboratively with the City of Visalia to increase the City’s supply of affordable housing.
Discussion:
See above discussions.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
In the event final CDBG and HOME program entitlement and program income is higher or lower than expected herein, the City of Visalia may add, subtract, or transfer amounts among identified projects, as noted without publishing a substantial amendment, if the amount is below 75 % change, as per the approved Citizens Participation Plan. Any difference in CDBG funding will be reflected in the public infrastructure/ADA project line item and, if needed, Public services to maintain compliance with the 15% cap and Administration; any difference in HOME funding will be reflected in SHE CHDO Acq/Rehab/construct or reconstruct SF or MF projects, TBRA and if needed Administration. The three- year period (2020, 2021 & 2022) will be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% 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. 100.00% 392
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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:
No other form of investment shall be used beyond those identified in Section 92.205. 2. As it relates to the HOME funded owner-occupant Programs, all beneficiaries are owner occupants. As it relates to HOME funded rental programs, beneficiaries are tenants.
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:
First Time Homebuyer (FTHB), funds shall be provided as a Direct HOME subsidy- gap financing, as a second mortgage to households at or below 80% of the area median income. The property will maintain an affordability covenant as referenced under 24 CFR 92.254 (a) (4). The covenant shall remain for five (5) years when less than $15,000 is provided in gap financing Direct Subsidy to the homebuyer and shall be for a ten (10) year period when more than $15,000 up to $40,000 is provided in gap financing Direct Subsidy to the homebuyer. The “Owners Participation Agreement” (Covenant) shall begin the date the Deed of Trust is recorded. The Provision for the FTHB Program shall be “Recapture Provision” as per 24 CFR 92.254 (a) (5) (ii) (A) (1). The City may recapture the entire amount of the direct HOME assistance from the homeowner. The amount to be recaptured will not exceed the amount of net proceeds available at the time the home is sold. HOME rule limits recapture to available net proceeds, therefore, if net proceeds are insufficient for the city to recapture the full amount of the Direct HOME assistance, the City will recapture only what is available from net proceeds. This applies regardless of the nature of the sale (voluntary sales including short sales, and involuntary sales including foreclosures).
The SHE-CHDO Program utilizes the “Recapture Provision”. HOME funds are invested in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction/reconstruction and Direct Subsidy shall be up to 10% of the total HOME investment (i.e., $280,000 acq. /rehab cost X 10% = $28,000 Direct Subsidy to homebuyer), which shall be provided as a Second Mortgage to the qualifying new homebuyer. If the property is sold below fair market value, the difference between the fair market value and the purchase price is part of the HOME subsidy and provided directly to the homebuyer as a direct subsidy. In addition, any additional subsidy provided to the homebuyer to enable them to purchase the property, which includes down payment assistance, closing costs, interest subsidies, or other HOME assistance including any assistance that reduced the purchase price from fair market value to an affordable price, shall be recaptured.
A 30- year covenant shall be recorded to maintain affordability. The SHE-CHDO Program covenant shall use the “Recapture Provision”, as referenced under 24, CFR 92.254 (a) (5) (ii) (A) (1) and shall begin the date the Deed of Trust is recorded. In the case of the homebuyer selling the home during the affordability period, the City may recapture the entire amount of the direct HOME Subsidy and 393
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the difference between the fair market value and the purchase price, if the purchase price is below the fair market value, and any additional assistance as referenced above. The amount to be recaptured will not exceed the amount of net proceeds available at the time the home is sold.
HOME rule limits recapture to available net proceeds, therefore, if net proceeds are insufficient for the city to recapture the full amount of the Direct HOME assistance, the City will recapture only what is available from net proceeds. This applies regardless of the nature of the sale (voluntary sales including short sales, and involuntary sales including foreclosures).
Note: Staff works with the City Attorney in updating legal documents to comply with the funding source and type of program(s) administered.
The FTHB, SHE-CHDO Program loan documents were reviewed in 2017 by HUD. No changes have been made to these policies. However, if HUD requests a copy for review, City Staff will again provide documents if required prior to implementing the program.
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:
See Recapture provisions above.
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:
This does not apply to Visalia. Please see discussion above.
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Appendix “A” – Summary Detail
Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment Summary Detail
Table A-1: Draft 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment Resources Approved Adjustments Proposed
2021 Annual Allocation $ 1,288,951 $ 1,288,951 2021 Program Income 50,000 50,000 Prior Year Resources $ 1,306,758 $ 1,306,758 Total Resources $ 2,645,709 $ - $ 2,645,709 Expenditures Approved Adjustments Proposed
Administration $ 264,046 $ 264,046 Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 20,000 20,000 Family Services Voucher Program 45,000 45,000 Kings View PATH Program 25,000 25,000 United Way of Tulare County 50,000 50,000 Fair Housing Education 7,500 7,500 Emergency Repair and ADA Program 50,000 50,000 Senior Mobile Home Repair Program 100,000 100,000 Code Enforcement 150,000 150,000 ADA Compliance Projects 60,000 60,000 Public Infrastructure Improvements/ADA 40,000 40,000 Navigation Center $ 1,834,163 $ (1,834,163) $ - Total Expenditures $ 2,645,709 $ (1,834,163) $ 811,546 Carryover $ - $ 1,834,163 $ 1,834,163
Table A-2: Draft 2021 HOME Annual Action Plan Amendment Resources Approved Adjustments Proposed
2021 HOME Allocation $ 507,520 $ - $ 507,520 2021 Program Income 200,000 55,000 255,000 Prior Year Funds 2,365,371 875,334 3,240,704 HOME-ARP $ 1,840,059 $ 1,840,059
Total Resources $ 3,072,891 $ 2,770,393 $ 5,843,283 Expenditures Approved Adjustments Proposed
HOME Admin $ 257,409 $ (98,765) $ 158,643 HOME-ARP Admin 40,059 40,059 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance 150,000 150,000 Sequoia Village Project 1,500,000 1,500,000 The Lofts Project 1,165,482 1,165,482 NW 5th Avenue Project 1,029,099 1,029,099 HOME-ARP Project $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 Total Expenditures $ 3,072,891 $ 2,770,393 $ 5,843,283 Carryover $ - $ - $ -
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Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan
as an amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
City of Visalia
Finance Department – Housing Division
707 West Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
www.visalia.city
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2 Table of Contents
Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 3 Consultation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 3 Public Participation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 6 Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 8 HOME-ARP Activities ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 14 HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 15 Preferences ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 16 HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 16 Appendices ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 17 Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results ................................ .......... 18 Appendix 2 – 2020 Point in Time Count Results ................................ ................................ ............... 27
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3 Introduction
The City of Visalia has been awarded $1,840,059 in HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist people experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations by providing housing, shelters, rental assistance, and/or supportive services to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following four eligible activities: 1) development of affordable rental housing, 2) non-congregated shelter units, 3) tenant based rental assistance, and/or 4) supportive services.
The HOME-ARP funds are required to be used to benefit individuals and families that meet the requirements for one or more “qualifying populations” (QPs). HOME-ARP qualifying populations include the following categories:
• Homeless
• At-risk of homelessness
• Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
• Greatest risk of housing instability
To receive funding, the City must develop and submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as an amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2021 Annual Action Plan to HUD. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan should describe the distribution of HOME-ARP funds and identify any preferences for eligible activities. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan must also identify stakeholder consultation, and community engagement.
Consultation
Before developing its plan, the City must consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the jurisdiction’s geographic area, homeless and domestic violence service providers, veterans’ groups, public housing agencies (PHAs), public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations, and public or private organizations that address fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of persons with disabilities at a minimum.
Summarize the consultation process:
The City partners with several stakeholder organizations, of which several were consulted with during the development of the HOME-ARP allocation plan. These consulted stakeholders have expertise and knowledge to identify the needs, service gaps, and required activities that would best benefit the qualifying populations. Stakeholders consulted include homeless and domestic violence service providers, a veterans’ group, public housing agencies (PHAs), and various public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations, fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of persons with disabilities. 398
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4 During the period from November 18, 2021, through December 20, 2021, the City conducted a Community Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey, and four virtual community service provider forums to gather valuable input in the use of HOME-ARP funds. The Community Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey asked organizations and local citizens to rank the four eligible uses of HOME-ARP funding by priority. The four eligible activities include:
• Development of Affordable Rental Housing
• Non-Congregate Shelter Units (NCS)
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
• Supportive Services
Survey responses identified the development of affordable housing as the top priority for HOME-ARP funding as shown below.
The four virtual community service provider forums conducted gathered valuable information and provided robust discussions regarding the best use of HOME-ARP funds.
Majority of the service providers consulted also agreed that development of affordable rental housing was the top priority for the qualifying populations and the clients they directly serve. Feedback provided from each organization consulted is shown below in Table 1: Agencies/Organization Consulted.
List the organizations consulted, and summarize the feedback received from these entities.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Affordable Rental
Housing
Non-Congregated
Shelter Units
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
Supportive Services
Which do you feel is most needed in Visalia?
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5 Table 1: Agencies/Organizations Consulted
Agency/Organizations
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Organizations
Method of
Consultation Feedback
Kings Tulare Homeless
Alliance
Continuum of Care Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Affordable rental housing for 1-
bedroom units for homeless
individuals are most needed.
Homeless individuals require at
least 2 years of case management
after housing placement to ensure
housing stability.
Housing Authority of
Tulare County
Public Housing
Authority
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Affordable rental housing for 1-
and 2-bedroom units are needed
for homeless and at-risk of
homelessness. There is a lack of
available units and landlords
willing to house homeless and
section 8 tenants.
Visalia Homeless
Center
Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More permanent supportive
housing units are needed to house
people experiencing homelessness
in transitional and emergency
shelters.
Turning Point of
Central California
Homeless and youth
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More emergency shelter beds are
needed.
Visalia Rescue Mission Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
supportive housing units and
supportive services are needed.
Kings View PATH
Program
Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More affordable 1-bedroom rental
housing units are needed and
emergency shelter. Ongoing case
management is needed, before
and after housing placement.
United Way of Tulare
County
At-risk of homeless
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Rental assistance is needed due
to the pandemic for at-risk of
homelessness families.
Community Services
Employment Training
(CSET
Employment,
Training, and housing
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Permanent supportive housing
and rapid rehousing units are
needed. Landlords are now
requesting rent increases over
10%. Homeless individuals need
access to mental health and
drugs/alcohol recovery services.
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6 Family Services of
Tulare County
Domestic violence
(DV) and homeless
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
DV victims with children have
housing resources. DV victims
without any children need 1-
bedroom units. Case management
needed before and after housing
placement. TBRA is hard to spend
due to lack of affordable units.
Central California
Legal Services
legal, fair housing,
civil rights, and tenant
rights services
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Most needed is permanent
affordable rental housing. There
are not enough affordable rental
units. Rents are too high.
Veterans Service
Office
Veteran services Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
There is a lack of affordable units.
Lack of landlords that are willing
to house VASH, section 8
vouchers, and homeless
population. Landlords of available
units are investors that are
seeking the highest dollar amount.
Salt n Light Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
supportive housing units and
supportive services are needed.
Tulare County Health
& Human Services
Mental Health service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
affordable rental housing units are
needed.
Eden House Bridge housing for
people experiencing
homelessness.
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
affordable rental housing and
supportive services (i.e., credit
repair & job training).
Elevate Community
Services
Manages housing
programs for people
experiencing
homelessness.
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Tenant-based rental assistance is
very difficult to spend. There is so
many funds that go unused each
year. The need is for affordable 1-
bedroom units.
Public Participation
Describe the public participation process, including information about the dates of the public comment period and public hearing(s) held during the development of the plan:
• Public Comment Period: Start date: 3/18/2022 End date: 4/18/2022 • Public Hearings: 12/20/2021, 4/4/22, and 4/18/22
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7 Development of Plan: The City of Visalia held a public hearing on December 20, 2021, at 7:00pm at the Visalia Council Chambers, during the development of the plan to gather public input on the use of HOME-ARP funds and potential eligible activities. A public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta on November 19, 2021, in English and Spanish.
Public notices were also published in the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance listserv, City locations, City website, and on City social media outlets.
Public Comment Period: The HOME-ARP allocation plan public comment period was from March 18, 2022, through April 18, 2022. Public hearings during the public comment period were schedule for April 4, 2022, and April 18, 2022. A public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta on March 18, 2022, and April 1, 2022.
Describe any efforts to broaden public participation:
In addition to hold a public hearing, the City took several steps to broaden public participation in the development of the HOME ARP Allocation Plan. The City conducted a Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey that was available to the public on the City’s website and social media outlets to allow citizens to submit their comments on the use of HOME-ARP funds.
During the HOME-ARP allocation plan public comment period from March 18, 2022, through April 18, 2022, the City took additional steps to broaden public participation. A community meeting to review the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was scheduled for April 6, 2022, at 5:30pm at the City Administration Office at 220 North Santa Fe Street. Two public hearing were scheduled to allow additional public input on April 4, 2022, and April 18, 2022, at 7:00pm at the Visalia Council Chambers at 707 West Acequia Avenue. Public hearings were held in person and available for live virtual viewing. An English and Spanish public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta and on the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance listserv on March 18, 2022, and April 1, 2022. Public notices were posted at various City locations, on the City website, and on other City social media outlets to broaden public participation. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was available for public review on the City website at www.visalia.city.
Summarize the comments and recommendations received through the public participation process:
This section is pending the completion of the public comment period.
Summarize any comments or recommendations not accepted and state the reasons why:
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The City utilized several sources to complete the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis section of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Sources include the most recent Point in Time Count conducted in 2020, Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count (HIC) 2021, American Community Survey (ACS) 2019 5-year estimates, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data set from 2014-2018, as well as direct consultation with local community partners. Table 2: Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis and Table 3:Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis below illustrate the Homeless and Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis.
Table 2: Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
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9 Table 3: Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
Describe the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within the PJ’s boundaries
HUD requires HOME-ARP funds to be used to benefit the individuals and families specified in HOME-ARP “qualifying populations”. Qualifying populations include the following categories:
• Homeless
• At-risk of homelessness
• Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
• Greatest risk of housing instability
Homeless Populations
According to the most recent Point-in-Time (PIT) count conducted on January 22, 2020, there were 540 people experiencing homelessness in the City of Visalia. The report reflected that 17% of the population were in an emergency shelter, 25% of the population were transitional housing, and 58% of the population were living in an unsheltered location. Those that have been homeless for over a year consist of 22% of the population.
The age demographics are as follows: children ages 0-17 are 9% of the population, ages 18- 24 are 6% of the population, ages 25-34 are 18% of the population, ages 35-44 are 27% of the population, ages 45-54 are 20% of the population, ages 55-64 are 16% of the population, ages 65-69 are 2% of the population, and ages 70 and above are 1% of the population. According to the 2020 Point-in-Time count, 62% of the homeless population identified as male, and 38% of the homeless population identified as female. 404
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10 The 2020 Point-in-Time counts reflected race demographics as follows: White as 83% of the population, African American as 7% of the population, American Indian or Alaska Native as 6% of the population, Asian as 1% of the population, Pacific Islander as 1% of the population, and multi-racial as 3% if the population. Ethnicity demographics reflected Non- Hispanic/Latino as 24% of the population, and Hispanic/Latino as 45% of the population.
The reasons for being homeless were reported as unemployment for 20% of the population, an argument for 15% of the population, drugs, or alcohol for 12% of the population, mental health for 9% of the population, divorce for 9% of the population, domestic violence for 7% of the population, a medical condition for 5% of the population, eviction for 5% of the population, no affordable housing for 4%, jail or prison for 4%, and being refused housing for 2%. Barriers include mental illness for 38% of the population, physical disability for 27%, substance abuse for 30%, chronic health condition for 11%, and development disability for 10% of the population. According to the report, 48% of the population have a disabling condition. Those currently fleeing domestic violence consist of 10% of the population, and veterans consist of 6% of the population.
The benefits received are as follows: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is received by 34% of the population, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) by 5% of the population, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by 4% of the population, earned income by 1% of the population, pension by 1% of the population, child support by 1% of the population, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by 1% of the population.
At-Risk of Homelessness
HUD defines those at risk of homelessness as individuals or families who have an annual income at or below 30% of the area median income level, do not have sufficient resources or support networks available to prevent them from to an emergency shelter or into homelessness, and live with an instability such as moving two or more times during the last 60-days due to economic reasons, live in the home of another due to economic hardship, or have been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current housing will be terminated. According to HUD’s 2014-2018 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, families at or below 30% of the area median income are 4,170 or 10% of the owner and renter population within the City of Visalia as shown below in Table 4: Income Distribution Overview, and 3,485 families have at least 1 of 4 housing problems as shown below in Table 5: Income by Housing Problem (Owners and Rents).
Table 4: Income Distribution Overview
Income Distribution Overview Owner Renter Total %
Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 1,560 2,610 4,170 10%
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 1,545 2,985 4,530 11% Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 3,130 2,750 5,880 14% Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 2,085 1,650 3,735 9% Household Income >100% HAMFI 17,145 6,740 23,885 57%
Total 25,470 16,740 42,210 100%
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Table 5: Income by Housing Problems (Owners and Renters) Income by Housing Problems
(Owners and Renters)
Household has
at least 1 of 4
Housing
Problems
Household has none of 4
Housing Problems OR cost
burden not available no
other problems Total
Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 3,485 690 4,170
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 3,665 870 4,530
Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 4,060 1,825 5,880
Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 1,700 2,035 3,735 Household Income >100% HAMFI 3,165 20,715 23,885
Total 16,070 26,140 42,210
Data Source: 2014-2018 CHAS (Most Recent Year)
Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking
According to local domestic violence service providers, domestic violence victim demographics for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 reported 89% of domestic violence victims are identified as female and 11% of DV victims are identified as male. 100% of domestic violence victims are considered extremely low income at or below 30% of the area median income level. Female head of households consists of 4% of the population, and 2% of the population are experiencing homelessness.
The age demographics for domestic violence victims are as follows: ages 18-24 are 16% of the population, ages 25-34 are 34% of the population, 35-44 are 30% of the population, ages 45-54 are 13% of the population, and ages 55 and above are 7% of the population.
Domestic violence victims race demographics are as follows: White individuals are 37% of the population, African American individuals are 0% of the population, Asian individuals are 1% of the population, multi-racial individuals are 12% if the population, and individuals of unknown race are 49% of the population. Ethnicity demographics reflected Non-Hispanic/Latino individuals constituted 59% of the population, and Hispanic/Latino individuals constituted 41% of the population.
Greatest Risk of Housing Instability
The City’s greatest risk of housing instability is associated with those within the 30% of the area median income level and experiencing severe cost burden, such as paying more than 50% of monthly household income toward housing costs as shown below in Table 6:
Income by Cost Burden. Many of the City’s greatest risk of housing instability is associated with those that were previously homeless that are currently receiving temporary rental assistance and may revert to homelessness once the rental assistance ends. A majority of those that are at greatest risk of housing instability within our jurisdiction are White and Hispanic/Latino.
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Income by Cost Burden (Owners and Renters) Cost burden > 30% Cost burden > 50% Total Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 3,460 2,885 4,170
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 3,565 2,045 4,530
Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 3,760 690 5,880
Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 1,480 150 3,735
Household Income >100% HAMFI 2,220 350 23,885
Total 14,485 6,125 42,210
Data Source: 2014-2018 CHAS (Most Recent Year)
Describe the unmet housing and service needs of qualifying populations, including but not limited to:
• Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations;
• Those currently housed populations at risk of homelessness; • Other families requiring services or housing assistance or to prevent homelessness; and
• Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situation.
Findings from the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis conducted show the greatest needs are for those experiencing homelessness, and for affordable rental housing one-bedroom units as shown in Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results.
Homeless service providers confirmed one-bedroom units are the most needed as this specific population does not do well in a roommate setting. Domestic violence and human trafficking service providers confirmed that domestic violence victims with children have available housing resources, and that the most urgent need is for more one-bedroom units for those single adults fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking.
Tenant based rental assistance service providers have also confirmed the highest need for those at greatest risk of housing instability or at risk of homelessness that are at or below 30% of the area median income is also one-bedroom units. Consultation with service providers also indicated that the qualifying populations need ongoing case management prior to, and up to 2-years after, housing placement to ensure long-term housing stability and prevent reverting back to homelessness.
Identify and consider the current resources available to assist qualifying populations, including congregate and non-congregate shelter units, supportive services, TBRA, and affordable housing and permanent supportive rental housing.
There are currently 50 non-congregate shelter units at Sequoia Village available within the City of Visalia. In addition to the units currently available, the City is in the process of developing a 100-bed Low-Barrier Navigation Center with the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and Housing Successor Agency (SAH) funds that will provide additional congregated shelter beds for those experiencing homelessness.
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13 The City also funds a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program specifically for the qualifying populations with the use of HOME entitlement funds. Each year TBRA funds are hard to spend due to a lack of available units for the qualifying populations. The City also funds a variety of supportive service programs with the use of the CDBG public service funds. Supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness include case management, housing search assistance, landlord issue mitigation, transportation assistance, clothing assistance, food assistance, and security/utility deposits. Supportive services for those at-risk of homelessness include a subsistence payment program to provide emergency rental/mortgage and/or utility assistance to prevention eviction.
Identify any gaps within the current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service delivery system:
According to the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey and consultation with local providers, the largest gap within the current shelter and housing inventory is a lack of available one-bedroom affordable rental housing and/or permanent supportive housing units for the qualifying populations. The City has a gap between the number of affordable rental housing and permanent supportive housing units available and those qualifying individuals that are in need of housing. The current pandemic has added to the affordable rental housing shortage, as rents continue to rise making less affordable housing units available for the qualifying populations.
Identify the characteristics of housing associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness if the PJ will include such conditions in its definition of “other populations” as established in the HOME-ARP Notice:
The City does not plan to formally adopt a definition of “other populations”.
Identify priority needs for the qualifying populations:
The priority needs identified through the recent HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey, consultation, and public hearing remain consistent with those identified through the Community Needs Assessment developed for the City’s 2022-2024 five-year Consolidated Plan. That concludes there is an overall need for additional affordable rental housing and permanent supportive housing for the qualifying populations.
Explain how the level of need and gaps in its shelter and housing inventory and service delivery systems based on the data presented in the plan were determined:
The level of need and gaps in shelter, housing inventory, and service delivery systems were determined using data from multiple sources as well as personal consultation with services providers. The need for affordable rental housing was determined by evaluating data sources, HOME-ARP survey results, service provider input, and public hearing input which supports the need for development of affordable rental housing.
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Describe the method for soliciting applications for funding and/or selecting developers, service providers, subrecipients and/or contractors and whether the City will administer eligible activities directly:
The City plans to release an Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit potential developers, subrecipients, and/or a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to develop permanent affordable rental housing for the qualifying populations. Respondents to the RFP will be strongly encouraged to include wrap around supportive services, such as case management services and job assistance placement to assist in tenant’s long-term housing stability.
If any portion of the City’s HOME-ARP administrative funds were provided to a subrecipient or contractor prior to HUD’s acceptance of the HOME-ARP allocation plan because the subrecipient or contractor is responsible for the administration of the City’s entire HOME-ARP grant, identify the subrecipient or contractor and describe its role and responsibilities in administering all of the City’s HOME-ARP program:
The City has not, and does not plan to, allocate administrative funds to a subrecipient or contractor for the administration of the entire HOME-ARP grant.
The City must indicate the amount of HOME-ARP funding that is planned for each eligible HOME-ARP activity type and demonstrate that any planned funding for nonprofit organization operating assistance, nonprofit capacity building, and administrative costs is within HOME-ARP limits. The following table may be used to meet this requirement.
Table 7: Use of HOME-ARP Funding
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15 Additional narrative, if appliable:
The City’s total allowable HOME-ARP administration amount was $92,002.95; however, the City has decided to transfer $51,943.95 of this amount to activity delivery to increase funding for the development of affordable rental housing. The City is also planning to leverage City Housing Successor Agency (SAH) funds in the amount of $900,000 to be used in conjunction with HOME-ARP funds for the development of affordable rental housing for HOME-ARP qualifying populations. This will provide a substantial amount of funding to increase the impact of the project.
Describe how the characteristics of the shelter and housing inventory, service delivery system, and the needs identified in the gap analysis provided a rational for the plan to fund eligible activities:
The Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis identified the need for affordable rental housing as the top priority for the qualifying population. The second top priority identified was the need for additional shelter units. However, a 100-bed Low-Barrier Navigation Center is planned to be developed with the use of CDBG, PLHA, and SAH funds within the City. In addition, tenant-based rental assistance is difficult to expense due to a lack of affordable rental units for the qualifying population. As a result, the City has selected to utilize HOME- ARP funds for the development of affordable rental housing for the most vulnerable population. The City will support organizations that will develop affordable rental housing, in conjunction with providing supportive services to help eligible participants maintain long-term housing-stability.
HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals
Estimate the number of affordable rental housing units for qualifying populations that the City will produce or support with its HOME-ARP allocation:
The City estimates that at-least 11 affordable rental units will be added to the current housing inventory using HOME-ARP funds. The City also estimates an additional $900,000 in Successor Agency Housing funds will be available to assist in the development of HOME- ARP affordable rental housing units, increasing the number of affordable housing units produced for the qualifying populations.
Describe the specific affordable rental housing production goal that the PJ hopes to achieve and describe how it will address the PJ’s priority needs:
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16 population in conjunction with supportive services. The City is looking to award a contract to a qualified non-profit organization or developer that leverages additional funding sources to the HOME-ARP project for the construction or rehabilitation of no less than eleven (11) one (1)-bedroom units for the qualifying population.
Preferences
Identify whether the City intends to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or a subpopulation within one or more qualifying populations for any eligible activity or project:
• Preferences cannot violate any applicable fair housing, civil rights, and nondiscrimination requirements, including but not limited to those requirements listed in 24 CFR 5.105(a). • The City is not required to describe specific projects to which the preferences will apply.
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
If a preference was identified, explain how the use of funds of a preference or method of prioritization will address the unmet need or gap in benefits and services received by individuals and families in the qualifying population or category of qualifying population, consistent with the City’s needs assessment and gap analysis:
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
If a preference was identified, describe how the City will use HOME-ARP funds to address the unmet needs or gaps in benefits and services of the other qualifying populations that are not included in the preference:
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines
The City does not intend to use HOME-ARP funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily rental housing.
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18 Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results
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Attachment D: Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan and
2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment Tables
Table A-1: Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan
Resources: CDBG HOME
2022 Annual Allocation $ 1,300,000 $ 507,520 2022 Program Income 50,000 200,000 Prior Year Resources - - Total 2022 CDBG and HOME Resources $ 1,350,000 $ 707,520 Expenditures:
Administration:
Administration $ 262,500 $ 70,750
Total Administration $ 262,500 $ 70,750 Public Services:
Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance $ 20,000 $ - Family Services Voucher Program 45,000 - Kings View PATH Program 35,000 - Fair Housing Education 7,500 - Total Public Services $ 107,500 $ - Affordable Housing:
Emergency Repair and ADA Program $ 50,000 $ - Senior Mobile Home Repair Program 100,000 - Code Enforcement 150,000 - First Time Homebuyer Program - 125,000 The Lofts Project - 511,770 Total Affordable Housing $ 300,000 $ 636,770 Public Facility Improvements:
ADA Compliance Projects $ 458,958 $ - Navigation Center Development 221,042 - Total Public Facility Improvements $ 680,000 $ - Total 2022 CDBG and HOME Expenditures $ 1,350,000 $ 707,520
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Resources Approved Adjustments Proposed
2021 Annual Allocation $ 1,288,951 $ 1,288,951 2021 Program Income 50,000 50,000 Prior Year Resources $ 1,306,758 $ 1,306,758 Total Resources $ 2,645,709 $ - $ 2,645,709 Expenditures Approved Adjustments Proposed
Administration $ 264,046 $ 264,046 Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 20,000 20,000 Family Services Voucher Program 45,000 45,000 Kings View PATH Program 25,000 25,000 United Way of Tulare County 50,000 50,000 Fair Housing Education 7,500 7,500 Emergency Repair and ADA Program 50,000 50,000 Senior Mobile Home Repair Program 100,000 100,000 Code Enforcement 150,000 150,000 ADA Compliance Projects 60,000 60,000 Public Infrastructure/ADA Projects 40,000 40,000 Navigation Center Development $ 1,834,163 $ (1,834,163) $ - Total Expenditures $ 2,645,709 $ (1,834,163) $ 811,546 Carryover $ - $ 1,834,163 $ 1,834,163
Table A-3: 2021 HOME Annual Action Plan Amendment
Resources Approved Adjustments Proposed
2021 HOME Allocation $ 507,520 $ - $ 507,520 2021 Program Income 200,000 55,000 255,000 Prior Year Funds 2,365,371 875,334 3,240,704 HOME-ARP $ 1,840,059 $ 1,840,059
Total Resources $ 3,072,891 $ 2,770,393 $ 5,843,283 Expenditures Approved Adjustments Proposed
HOME Admin $ 257,409 $ (98,765) $ 158,643 HOME-ARP Admin 40,059 40,059 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) 150,000 150,000 Sequoia Village Project 1,500,000 1,500,000 The Lofts Project 1,165,482 1,165,482 NW 5th Avenue Project 1,029,099 1,029,099 HOME-ARP Project $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 Total Expenditures $ 3,072,891 $ 2,770,393 $ 5,843,283 Carryover $ - $ - $ -
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Draft 2021 Action Plan Amendment, &
Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
City Council Meeting
April 4, 2022
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Summary
Seeking Input for Draft 2022 Action Plan &
2021 Action Plan Amendment including
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Public Comment Period 3/18/22 – 4/18/22
Due to HUD May 15, 2022
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2022 Action Plan NOFA
A NOFA was released 1/12/22 – 2/11/22
Visalia Times Delta 1/12 & 1/18/22
Central Valley Purchasing System “BidNet”
Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance Listserv
City of Visalia Website
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2022 CDBG Projected Resources4
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2022 CDBG Proposed Public Services5
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2022 CDBG Proposed Projects6
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2022 HOME Projected Resources7
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2022 HOME Proposed Funding8
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2021 CDBG Amendment9
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2021 HOME Amendment
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30-Day Public Comment Period
4/4/22 – Council Review & Comment
4/6/22 – Citizen Advisory Committee
4/18/22 – Public Hearing for Adoption
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Action Tonight
• Hold a Public Hearing
• Receive public comments on the following:
• Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan
• Draft 2021 Action Plan Amendment
• Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
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HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
$1,840,059 in HOME-ARP funds
Qualifying Populations:
Homeless
At Risk of Homeless
Fleeing Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking
Greatest Risk of Housing Instability
Eligible Activities:
Affordable Rental Housing
Non-Congregated Shelter Units
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Supportive Services
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HOME-ARP Community Need
Assessment & Gap Analysis
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HOME-ARP Proposed Funding
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0135 Agenda Date: 4/4/2022 Agenda #: 2.
Agenda Item Wording:
Conduct the second of two public hearings to consider Phase 2 of the Fire Department’s Measure N Squad Program which includes paramedic staffing and vehicle.
Deadline for Action: 4/4/2022
Submitting Department: Fire Department
Contact Name and Phone Number: Dan Griswold, 713-559-4220, [email protected] Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed Phase 2 of the Measure N Squad Program which includes paramedic staffing and vehicle.
Background Discussion:
Measure N was approved by the voters in November 2016. The measure is a ½ cent Sales Tax Override that provides for essential city services such as police, fire, recreation, parks, and roads.
The measure uses a detailed 10-year plan which includes hiring of personnel, funding capital projects, and equipment purchases. The plan also included the development and implementation of a single-role paramedic squad program, operated by the Fire Department, as a means of enhancing the level of service to the Citizens of Visalia. The vehicles and staffing were to be implemented in two phases: Squad 1 in FY 18/19 and Squad 2 in FY 22/23.
Phase 1 of the Squad Program was completed when the City of Visalia purchased Squad 51, hired EMS Coordinator Ryan Munger, hired three single-role paramedics, and began operation on June 7, 2021.
Fire Administration is now proposing Phase II of the squad program to fulfill the Measure N program goals and objectives. In summary, Phase 2 adds:
1. Three, 40 hour/week paramedic positions for the second squad.
2. One squad vehicle.
Phase 2 - Staffing and Schedule:
Fire Department Administration proposes staffing the program’s second squad with three, single-role paramedics. This is the same staffing level as the current squad. This staffing level and model allows for Squad 51 to normally be in service Monday through Saturday, ten hours a day. Staffing the Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 1 of 5
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second squad with the same staffing level, would allow for a second squad Monday through Friday and for squad coverage on Sunday. When fully staffed, the squad program would provide squad support to the Department’s operation with two squads in service Monday through Friday and one squad in service on Saturday and Sunday.
Below is a visual representation of total fire department responses from April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The chart has the information broken out by day of the week and hour of the day. Additionally, call volume is indicated by the shade of green with the darker the shade indicating periods of higher call volume. Using this information, Fire Administration has determined that the period of peak call volume is between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm daily and Monday through Friday has a higher call volume proportionately throughout the day than Saturday and Sunday.
This analysis supports the proposed squad coverage of having two squads in service during the peak time of each day during the week and moving to one squad in service on the weekend. Staffing the squad units during periods of peak call volume facilitates efficient response to incidents during the time when the system is more stressed. The other recognized value of the squads has been their availability to provide coverage and service during large scale incidents that require multiple fire resources and during other fire related trainings, inspections, public education events, etc. Battalion chiefs are using the Squad 51 to provide medical aid coverage to the areas of the City impacted by such incidents or activities. The squad units will also continue to be used during special events and details like the 4th of July and the Candy Cane Lane parade.
Staff is recommending the above staffing to establish the Measure N project objective of implementing two squad units with single-role paramedics. Fire Administration is expecting recruitment for Squad paramedics to be challenging given the challenge had during the Squad 51 recruitment and challenges paramedic agencies in the Central Valley and Statewide are having. If this is the case, Fire Administration recognizes the need to be flexible with the schedule as we add paramedics and fill expected vacancies. Where scheduling may need to be flexible, Fire Administration will continue to prioritize the periods of the days and week where squads can add the most value to the service to the community.
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Phase 2 - Squad Vehicle
This proposal includes the addition of the second squad vehicle. Fire Administration is recommending a vehicle comparable to the current Squad 51. Squad 51 is a 2019 Ford Expedition outfitted with emergency lighting, radios, and necessary emergency medical equipment. Except for a few weaknesses, the vehicle has proven effective. Other drivers not consistently seeing and identifying the squad as an emergency vehicle is the primary issue identified with the current squad vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with standard emergency lighting and sirens, and we have added some enhanced siren technology and traffic signal pre-emption controls to the unit to operate in traffic more safely. Securing and storing the necessary equipment has been the other inefficiency with the current unit. It is important to have equipment secured in the vehicle and to also have it easily accessed and readily available. Fire Administration will look to modifying the storage area and systems of the current squad to improve equipment storage in the second squad.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council proceeds amending the Measure N budget to hire three additional paramedics and purchase the second squad vehicle.
To amend the Measure N budget, the following actions are necessary:
1. City Manager Makes a recommendation to City Council and makes changes as requested during the City Council approval process.
o Completed at the February 7, 2022, City Council meeting.
2. Receive comments and recommendations from the Measure N Oversight Committee. o Completed at the February 24, 2022, Measure N Oversight Committee Meeting. The Measure N Oversight Committee unanimously approved the Phase 2 proposal without recommendations or modifications.
3. Hold two Public Hearings at Regular City Council Meetings to consider recommendations to amend expenditure plan.
o First Public Hearing was completed March 21, 2022.
o Second Public Hearing is April 4, 2022.
Fiscal Impact:
Measure N sales tax is broken into 4 different components that are tracked separately: Essential Services, 2% Youth Programs, 8% Emerging Needs & Building Maintenance, and Economic Uncertainty Fund. Each category is tracked in its own fund so the cash is never comingled. The Essential Services category is 90% of the sales tax collected and funds majority of the plan, including the Measure N Squad program. The estimated on-going cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is listed Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 3 of 5
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below:
Fire Response Squad
FY 19/20
Actuals
FY 20/21
Actuals
FY 21/22
Projection
FY 22/23
Projection
FY 23/24
Projection
FY 24/25
Projection
Phase 1
Squad Vehicle 106,000$
Supervisor Vehicle 50,000$
3 Single Role Paramedics 249,200$ 270,000$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Supervisor - EMS Coordinator 141,100$ 158,000$ 172,200$ 187,700$ 195,200$ Operating Expenses 82,600$ 86,700$ 91,000$ 95,600$ 100,400$ Vehicle Replacement 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ Phase 1 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 529,200$ 572,000$ 618,600$ 643,700$ Phase 2 Total
Squad Vehicle + Equip
(lights, radios, striping, equip) 120,000$
3 Addtl Single Role Paramedics 67,500$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Operating Expenses 15,000$ 100,000$ 105,000$ 110,300$ Vehicle Replacement 12,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ Phase 2 Total 202,500$ 406,300$ 437,800$ 455,900$ Phase 1 & 2 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 731,700$ 978,300$ 1,056,400$ 1,099,600$ As mentioned earlier, both phases were part of the original plan. Measure N revenues continue to be higher than the original plan which has allowed for the plan to be advanced when needed. Attached is a revenue and expense projection for the Measure N Essential Fund.
Prior Council Action: April 15, 2019 - Fire Administration proposed an original version of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Measure N Squad Program. July 15, 2019 - City Council approved the implementation of Phase 1 plan that included requested modifications from the Measure N Oversight Committee. February 7, 2022 - City Council approved moving the Phase 2 proposal forward to the Measure N Oversight Committee for recommendations. March 21, 2022 - City Council received an updated report following the presentation to the Measure N Oversight Committee. Additionally, City Council held the first of two public hearings.
Other: N/A
Alternatives: Provide comments for Fire Administration to consider, research, and return to Council with additional information and/or a modified proposal.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to amend the Measure N budget to support the proposed Phase 2 of the Squad Program.
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
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Attachments: Squad Phase 2 Presentation
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SQUAD PROGRAM – PHASE 2
February 7, 2022
Dan Griswold, Fire Chief
Ryan Munger, EMS Coordinator
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PROGRAM HISTORY
The Squad Program is a Measure N adopted program.
Measure N in the City of Visalia’s half-cent Essential Services Measure approved in November 2016 with a 65% of the voters’ support. Through the Measure N Oversight Committee and by the adoption of Council, Measure N priorities were established and a 10-year plan for projects planned to meet the priorities was developed.
Phase 1 of the Squad Program was approved in July 2019 was completed through the purchase of Squad 51, the hire of EMS Coordinator Ryan Munger, the hire of three single-role paramedics.
Squad 51 began operation on June 7, 2021.
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SQUAD 51 RESPONSE DATA
From June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021
Total Fire Department EMS/Rescue incidents: 5,004
EMS/Rescue responses by Squad 51: 897 of the total.
18% of EMS/Rescue incidents serviced by Squad 51.
From June 2, 2021 through October 31, 2021
Total miles drive to EMS/Rescue incidents: 3,296
Total miles driven by Squad 51 on EMS/Rescue incidents: 477 12.5% of the total miles driven to EMS/Rescue incidents were driven by Squad 51.
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PHASE 2 PROPOSAL –STAFFING/SCHEDULE
Three, 40 hour/week single-role paramedic positions
Fire Department incident analysis indicates the period of peak call volume is 8:00 am and 8:00 pm and Monday through Friday has a higher proportional call volume than Saturday and Sunday.
The proposed staffing is the same level as Squad 51 which normally allows for squad coverage Monday through Saturday, ten-hours a day. Phase 2 staffing would allow for a second squad in service Monday through Friday and would add Sunday coverage.
Staffing squads during periods of peak call volumes facilitates efficient response and enhanced coverage when the system is more stressed. Continue to incorporate squad coverage for special events/dates as appropriate. 450
PEAK CALL VOLUME DATA
REPRESENTATION
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SQUAD VEHICLE
Comparable vehicle to Squad 51,
2019 Ford Expedition.
Benefits
Drawbacks
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PHASE 2 BUDGET
Fire Response Squad
FY 19/20
Actuals
FY 20/21
Actuals
FY 21/22
Projection
FY 22/23
Projection
FY 23/24
Projection
FY 24/25
Projection
Phase 1
Squad Vehicle 106,000$
Supervisor Vehicle 50,000$
3 Single Role Paramedics 249,200$ 270,000$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Supervisor - EMS Coordinator 141,100$ 158,000$ 172,200$ 187,700$ 195,200$ Operating Expenses 82,600$ 86,700$ 91,000$ 95,600$ 100,400$ Vehicle Replacement 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ Phase 1 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 529,200$ 572,000$ 618,600$ 643,700$ Phase 2 Total
Squad Vehicle + Equip
(li ghts, radios, striping, equi p) 120,000$
3 Addtl Single Role Paramedics 67,500$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Operating Expenses 15,000$ 100,000$ 105,000$ 110,300$ Vehicle Replacement 12,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ Phase 2 Total 202,500$ 406,300$ 437,800$ 455,900$ Phase 1 & 2 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 731,700$ 978,300$ 1,056,400$ 1,099,600$ Fire Response Squad
FY 19/20
Actuals
FY 20/21
Actuals
FY 21/22
Projection
FY 22/23
Projection
FY 23/24
Projection
FY 24/25
Projection
Phase 1
Squad Vehicle 106,000$
Supervisor Vehicle 50,000$
3 Single Role Paramedics 249,200$ 270,000$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Supervisor - EMS Coordinator 141,100$ 158,000$ 172,200$ 187,700$ 195,200$ Operating Expenses 82,600$ 86,700$ 91,000$ 95,600$ 100,400$ Vehicle Replacement 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ Phase 1 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 529,200$ 572,000$ 618,600$ 643,700$ Phase 2 Total
Squad Vehicle + Equip
(li ghts, radios, striping, equi p) 120,000$
3 Addtl Single Role Paramedics 67,500$ 294,300$ 320,800$ 333,600$ Operating Expenses 15,000$ 100,000$ 105,000$ 110,300$ Vehicle Replacement 12,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$ Phase 2 Total 202,500$ 406,300$ 437,800$ 455,900$ Phase 1 & 2 Total 170,500$ 487,400$ 731,700$ 978,300$ 1,056,400$ 1,099,600$ 453
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Questions?
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20/21 Actual
21/22
Projection
22/23
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Total Measure N Sales Tax 16,880,100 17,048,900 17,219,400 17,391,600 17,565,500 17,741,200 1% growth 22/33 -25/26 Essential Services
Beginning Cash 13,122,200 19,492,443 5,639,663 6,715,553 1,708,773 5,560,233 Revenue
90% of Sales Tax Budget 15,192,090 15,344,010 15,497,460 15,652,440 15,808,950 15,967,080 Interest 903,113 109,000 56,400 67,200 17,100 55,600 Total Revenue 16,095,203 15,453,010 15,553,860 15,719,640 15,826,050 16,022,680 Expenditures
Police
Salary and Benefits 3,562,586 3,743,400 4,066,700 4,319,700 4,668,300 5,032,300 Operating Expenditures 535,400 464,700 474,000 483,500 493,200 503,100 Capital - Vehicles - 355,000 57,000 58,000 59,000 60,000 Capital - Body Cameras 180,300 185,000 190,000 201,000 204,000 207,000 Fire
Salary and Benefits 769,324 914,400 1,074,800 1,118,300 1,151,800 1,186,400 1 BC, 1 captain, EMS Coord, 3 Paramedics Phase 2 Squad 202,500 406,300 437,800 455,900 469,600 3 Paramedics Operating Expenditures 209,450 250,000 255,000 260,100 265,300 270,600 Capital 8,000,000 3,000,000 9,000,000 - - Streets Capital 3,425,600 8,000,000 3,600,000 4,000,000 3,800,000 4,000,000 Parks and Recreation
Salary and Benefits 252,970 280,900 285,500 294,100 302,900 312,000 2 Park Maint, 1 Urban Forest, 1 Rec Cord Operating Expenditures 183,800 268,300 280,300 292,700 305,500 318,700 Downtown Street Lights 228,200 6,400,000
State Sales Tax Fees, Audits, Accounting 219,200 230,000 236,900 244,000 251,300 258,800 Total Expenditures 9,566,830 29,294,200 13,926,500 20,709,200 11,957,200 12,618,500 Transfer to Uncertainty Fund 158,130 11,590 551,470 17,220 17,390 17,570 Ending Cash 19,492,443 5,639,663 6,715,553 1,708,773 5,560,233 8,946,843 455
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0104 Agenda Date: 4/4/2022 Agenda #: 3.
Agenda Item Wording:
Agenda Item Wording:
Conduct the second of two public hearings and approve amending the Measure N budget in FY 2021/22 to reallocate the $75,000 for youth grants to the Visalia Police Activities League (VPAL).
Deadline for Action: 4/4/2021
Submitting Department: Police Department
Contact Name and Phone Number: Chief Jason Salazar, ext. 4215, [email protected]; Captain Luma Fahoum, ext. 4103, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>; Financial Analyst Liz Ybarra, ext. 4250, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Department Recommendation:
Conduct the second of two public hearings and approve amending the Measure N budget in FY 2021/22 to reallocate the $75,000 for youth grants to the Visalia Police Activities League (VPAL).
Summary:
Because of the success of VPAL in connecting with services and programs for at-risk youth, staff is recommending that Measure N Youth Grant Funds of $75,000 be reallocated to the VPAL.
The Measure N Youth Grants are not codified as language within Measure N, they were a project submitted by staff to find constructive means to utilize the funding within Measure N that is required to be used towards at-risk youth programs. How those funds are expended are at the discretion of the City Council and the Measure N Oversight Committee.
Staff has determined that the Measure N Youth Grants have not been as successful and impactful towards reaching at-risk youth as was the intent of Measure N youth funding and that the Visalia Police Department is not well-situated to manage these types of grants. It is staff’s recommendation that those funds be redirected from the Measure N Youth Grants to VPAL Program. This program has a long history of providing services to at-risk youth in the City of Visalia and provides for better oversight of these Measure N funds. This change would have no impact on the existing Citizen Advisory Committee non-profit grants that are awarded annually to various organizations in the City of Visalia.
Background Discussion:
The VPAL was established in 1992 and was created to meet a need within the community to serve at -risk youth. Since the inception of VPAL, it was successfully provided programs and activities for kids from the ages of seven (7) to 17 to foster a bond with mutual trust and understanding between police Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 1 of 2
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officers and youth interactions in a non-confrontational setting. The effects of mentorship are beneficial for youth, both in the short and long-term, and communities have an opportunity to see a reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency. The program has also seen an increase in attendance, thus resulting in a reduction of gang violence. VPAL’s after-school programming aids in preventing truancy and increases graduation rates with academic aid. It expands youth’s horizons, exposing them to a world of beneficial alternative options for higher education. VPAL has established its headquarters as a safe place, significantly decreasing the youth in participating in vandalism, violence, and other crime-related activities.
Prior to COVID-19, VPAL has served over 3,500 children, annually, that were involved in many VPAL programs and activities. The VPAL organization is comprised of a nine (9) member Board of Directors. A Visalia Police Officer is dedicated and assigned to VPAL and has no paid staff. All donations and grants go directly to the programs and services for youth.
The Measure N ½ cent sales tax was approved by the voters in 2016, which raises approximately $10.8 million annually with the spending plan being submitted to Council and the Measure B Board for review and approval. The Measure N Plan allocates 10% for Maintenance and Emerging Needs and 2% of that is allocated for youth programs. The Police Department has been allocated $75,000 annually since 2018 to award grants to local non-profit youth group organizations with funding to assist with the organizations with their youth programs.
Fiscal Impact:
The change does not have a fiscal impact to the City.
Prior Council Action: On December 20, 2021, City Council approved to start the process.
Other: First public hearing was held on March 21, 2022. Captain Luma Fahoum presented the proposal to the Measure N Oversight Committee on February 24, 2022, and was approved.
Alternatives: To direct staff to develop and process a different alternative for use of this portion of the youth funds.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
Approve the amended Measure N Plan to reallocate the $75,000 for Youth Grants to the Visalia Police Activity League (VPAL).
Environmental Assessment Status: N/A
CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: None.
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0128 Agenda Date: 4/4/2022 Agenda #: 4.
Agenda Item Wording:
Presentation of the construction bids received for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Project, authorize staff to begin the Measure N amendment process for the appropriation of $2,700,000 in additional funding, and appropriate an additional $2,141,800 in SB1 Funds.
Deadline for Action: 4/4/2022
Submitting Department: Administration - CIP Engineering Contact Name and Phone Number:
Eric Bons, Senior Civil Engineer, [email protected], 713-4350 Frank Senteno, City Engineer, [email protected], 713-4331 Nick Mascia, Assistant City Manager, [email protected], (559) 713-4323 Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive the bid results for the Downtown Streetlight and Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Projects for information.
2. Authorize staff to begin the Measure N amendment process for the additional appropriation of $2.7M towards the Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345).
3. Authorize the additional appropriation of $2,141,800 from the SB1 RMRA (113) Fund to the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373) from SB1 RMRA funding allocation years:
a. $1,391,350 Funding Fiscal Year 2020-21
b. $750,450 Funding Fiscal Year 2022-23
Background Discussion:
The Downtown Street Light Project consists of replacing a 70+ years old lighting system in Downtown Visalia with a modern lighting system that meet current industry standards. The project will replace the existing system with a new multi-functional streetlight system which will provide greater serviceability, updated infrastructure per industry standards, lowered operational cost, and an aesthetically pleasing finished product. In addition, the project also includes installation of multiple underground conduits to provide for future lighting and communication needs, ADA parking installation, ADA ramp installation, and pavement rehabilitation. The installation of multiple underground conduits with this project takes advantage of construction efficiencies and minimize Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 1 of 8
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underground conduits with this project takes advantage of construction efficiencies and minimize construction disruptions in the future.
Bidding Process:
These two projects were advertised together (RFB 21-22-18 and RFB 21-22-19) for the installation of the Downtown Streetlight Project and the Pavement Rehabilitation Project since they are complimentary projects. An alternative bid was included in the request for proposals for additional pavement rehabilitation of the adjoining streets, but the alternative bid is not being utilized due to budget constraints. The alternative bid was for the area of Floral Street from Acequia Avenue to Center Avenue and Church Street between Acequia Avenue to Main Street.
Staff advertised these two projects for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects which closed on March 17, 2022. Two (2) companies responded with the following bids.
A-C Electric Company,
Inc.
Papich Construction
Company, Inc.
Base Bid A $6,279,317.60 $6,798,370.85
Base Bid B $2,574,256.55 $3,049,006.99
Alternative Bid C $369,839.10 $509,993.00
Total: $9,223,413.25 $10,357,370.84
Staff has reviewed the bids and found that each bidder submitted the required information. A-C Electric Company, Inc. bid proposal was determined to be the lowest responsive bid and as part of the bid review process, the reference provided by A-C Electric Company, Inc. have been verified.
The response from each reference was favorable and demonstrated that A-C Electric Company, Inc. and their listed sub-contractors, can perform the work for these two projects. A-C Electric Company has Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. as a subcontractor for the paving and concrete work associated with this project. Yarbs Grading and Paving has recently completed the Akers Street at Hwy-198 project and the Tulare at Santa Fe Roundabout project.
Staff recommends the award of Base Bid Schedule A in the amount of $6,279,317.60 for the Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345) and Base Bid Schedule B in the amount of $2,574,256.55 for the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373). The total for Base Bid Schedule A plus Base Bid Schedule B is $8,853,574.15. Alternative Bid C, Additional Pavement Rehabilitation on Church and Floral Street, will not be awarded at this time due to the budget constraints.
A-C Electric Company,
Inc.
Papich Construction
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Base Bid A $6,279,317.60 $6,798,370.85
Base Bid B $2,574,256.55 $3,049,006.99
Total: $8,853,574.15 $9,847,377.84
Downtown Streetlights
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The Downtown Streetlights was last before the City Council for the award of the Construction Management contract in December 2021. Prior to that, Staff had last presented a project estimate a year ago at the March 15, 2021 work session that went over the final decorative streetlight design and layout and authorization to begin procurement of streetlights. The estimate was based on a 75% design completion. A final engineer’sestimate was received towards the latter part of November 2021 along with the 100% completed plans. There was significant effort and detail work added to the plans that resulted in a higher estimate that was presented in March 2021. Bids received are approximately 30% higher than the final engineer’s estimate. A few items not included in the engineer’sestimate included temporary lighting, the addition of conduit for future irrigation, and an estimate for potholing. As shown in the attached bid comparison, these are significant costs. Staff attributes higher costs than typical due to several factors; risk of unknown existing infrastructure, working within a downtown and constraint phased environment, and nighttime work. Staff has reached out to the contractor for feedback on the higher costs received. The construction industry is experiencing a labor cost increase between 10% to 15% along with a 25% increase in the cost of materials from a year ago.
Pavement Rehabilitation
Bids received are approximately 19% over the engineer’sestimate. Staff identified pavement related items to be significantly underestimated, likely attributed to volatility in the energy sector, night time work premiums, project imposed limitations related to the construction phasing. The overall cost increase is higher due to material cost escalation since originally budgeted in addition to more accurately reflecting a better understanding of costs based on a detailed engineering set of plans and estimate. Note that a good proportion of the cost difference is due to a high level of custom work requisite to meet existing conditions along Main Street in the downtown area. This is especially evident in the unique parking stall, pedestrian ramp, and/or related sidewalk work at approximately 50-locations along Main Street between Willis and Santa Fe Avenues. This work is highly detailed in order to maintain the existing character conditions, while meeting code compliance.
Cost Savings Efforts:
Staff will work with the contractor to identify any cost savings efforts, particularly if there any savings to be recognized in the area of phasing. There may be cost savings to combine, separate, or re- order the phases to achieve greater efficiencies. Staff is also carefully reviewing all items to identify any potential reductions in scope or identify areas for value engineering.
Construction Schedule and Outreach:
The contractor will be providing their detailed construction schedule after the award of the construction contract. The construction schedule and phasing plan will be used in the public outreach portion of this project which will be coordinated through the construction management team of NV5, Inc. and their subconsultant The Lockwood Agency for the public outreach portion of this project. The project specifications dictate the work to be done at night, Sunday through Thursday, from 9 PM to 6 AM.
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Fiscal Impact:
Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345)
The streetlight component of the Downtown project is funded by the Measure N (141) Fund with a total project budget of $6.9M.
The table below shows the budget summary for the Downtown Streetlight Project:
Project Funding:
Measure N Fund (141) - Streetlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,900,000 Total Project Funding: . . . . $6,900,000
Project Costs:
Design Staff Time (Estimated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350,000 Design -Consultant (QK Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,590 Construction Management -Staff Time (Estimated) . . . . . . . . . . . $196,000 Streetlight Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $822,050 Construction Management (NV5, Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515,386 Construction -Streetlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,279,318 Construction Contingency (Estimated 15%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $942,000 Total Project Costs: . . . . . . $9,565,344
Summary:
Total Project Funding: . . . . . . . . . . $6,900,000
Total Project Cost:. . . . . . . . . . . . $9,565,344
Approximate Funding Needed: . . ($2,665,344)
Total Proposed Funding:
Measure N Fund (141) - Streetlighting: . $6,900,000
Measure N Transfer Request: . . . . . . . . $2,700,000 Total Proposed Funding: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,600,000 Due to the identified budget shortfall and in order to complete the project for the Downtown Streetlight, staff requests the City Council to authorize staff to begin the process for a Measure N amendment appropriating the additional funds in the amount of $2,700,000 towards the Downtown Streetlight Project.
The request for the additional Measure N funds will be presented to the Measure N committee for approval followed by two public hearings at the next available City Council meetings for adoption of the Measure N Amendment. At the second public hearing, staff will also make the recommendation for the award of the construction contract and authorization of the additional funding. Over the past couple of years, revenues from Measure N have been higher than anticipated. Those additional revenues are being proposed to facilitate this project’sneed without impeding previously identified programs or projects within Measure N.
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Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373)
The pavement rehabilitation component of the Downtown Project is funded by funds from the Senate Bill 1- Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB1 RMRA) Fund (113) with a total project budget of $1,379,000. These funds are for the design and construction of pavement rehabilitation, limited sidewalk repairs & curb ramps, and ADA-compliant parking stalls.
The table below shows the budget summary for the Downtown Pavement Project:
Project Funding:
SB1 Funding (113) - Pavement Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,379,000 Current Total Project Funding $1,379,000: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Project Costs:
Design Staff Time (Estimated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,230 Design -Consultant (QK Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,388 Construction Management -Staff Time (Estimated) . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 Construction Management (NV5, Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,847 Construction -Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,574,257 Construction Contingency (Estimated 15%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $387,000 Total Project Costs: . . . . . . $3,520,722
Summary:
Total Project Funding:. . . . . . . . . . . $1,379,000
Total Project Cost: . . . . . . . . . . $3,520,722
Approximate Funding Needed:. . . ($2,141,722)
Total Proposed Funding:
SB1 Funding (113) - Pavement Rehabilitation (Current Budget):$1,379,000
1. SB1 (113) (Funding Fiscal Year 2020-21 Appropriation:$1,391,350
2. SB1 (113) Funding Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriation: $750,450 Total Proposed Funding: . . . $3,520,800
For the pavement portion of the project, the construction cost increase is generally due to the increase in labor costs and material costs. More specifically, the unit cost of the asphaltic concrete pavement has increased significantly due to the cost of crude oil and the nighttime work associated with this portion of the project.
The City receives annually an allocation of funds from the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). Per the SB1 RMRA guidelines, Council approval is required to apportion RMRA funds to a specific project for each fiscal year in which funds are allocated. Staff recommends SB1 RMRA in the total amount of $2,141,800 be appropriated to the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation project consisting of funding from the following fiscal years:
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1. $1,391,350 SB1 RMRA Funding Fiscal Year 2020-21
SB1 RMRA Fiscal Year 2020-21 funds were approved by Council at the meeting held on April 20, 2020, to be allocated towards both the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373) and Tulare Avenue and Akers Street Rehabilitation Project (CP0482). Staff recommends funds available from the 2020-21 SB1 allocation be appropriated towards CP0373 from CP0482 because the City was successful in securing federal funding (Surface Transportation Block Grant Program) through TCAG to perform CP0482. SB1 RMRA funds are geared towards road maintenance and this action by City Council will fulfil the State requirement in reporting where the SB1 funds are spent.
2. $750,450 SB1 RMRA Funding Fiscal Year 2022-23
The remaining balance needed to address the budget shortfall for the pavement component of the Downtown project (Base Bid B) is $750,450. To continue in keeping the funding source the same, staff recommends funds be advanced from the SB1 fiscal year 2022-23 allocation in the amount of $750,450 be utilized towards the Downtown Pavement project (CP0373). There are sufficient funds available in the SB1 RMRA (113) to advance these funds to CP0373.
Estimates published by the State as of January 2022 show the City of Visalia is projected to receive $3 million from the SB1 RMRA in fiscal year 2022-23. Staff will return to Council at a future date to request approval to designate the remaining 2022-23 allocation to a specific project(s).
The appropriation of the additional funding is to construct the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation per the Base Bid “B”and not constructing the Alternative Bid “C”. The next round of SB1 RMRA pavement rehabilitation projects encompass Center Avenue and Acequia Avenue to which the Alternative Bid “C”segments (Floral Street and Church Street) may be incorporated as an alternate.
By incorporating Alternative Bid “C”with the next SB1 RMRA pavement rehabilitation project there is the possibility for cost savings.
Prior Council Action:
December 6, 2021 - City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with NV5, Inc. to provide the construction management services for the Downtown Streetlight Project and Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $644,233.00.
November 15, 2021 - City Council authorized the City Manager to purchase the streetlight poles for the Downtown Streetlight Project from AV Poles and Lighting of Lancaster, CA, in the amount of $822,050.25.
November 15, 2021 - City staff presented the preliminary construction staging plans for the Downtown Streetlight Project and Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Projects.
June 7, 2021 - City staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight Project to the second public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the recommendations.
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May 17, 2021 - City staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight Project to the first public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the recommendations.
April 22, 2021 - City Staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight project to the Measure N Oversight Committee. The Committee reviewed and approved the recommendation.
March 15, 2021 - City Staff presented decorative streetlight options for the downtown streetlight project. City Council approved the recommendation for the layout option 3 and streetlight scenario 3 and Measure N amendment process to approve the appropriation of $2.4M for the Streetlight project.
December 07, 2020 - City Staff presented standards for installing Back Flow Preventors within the public right of way. City Council approved the recommendation for the standards.
July 21, 2020 - City Staff presented revised layout options for the Downtown Streetlight Project. City Council approved the recommendation for a core decorative streetlight style.
June 01, 2020 - City Staff presented layout options for the Downtown Streetlight Project. City Council requested additional information from City Staff.
October 21, 2019 - Council authorized award of the design contract for the Downtown Streetlight Project to Quad Knopf for an amount not to exceed $407,098.00.
October 15, 2018 - City Staff presented an update of the downtown streetlights project to City Council during a work session item.
April 16, 2018 - Council approved Resolution No. 2018-25 to designate various road projects for 2018/19 funding from the State of California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill SB1).
Alternatives:
Not authorize staff to begin process for a Measure N amendment for additional funding.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to accept the presentation of the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects construction bid proposals and authorize staff to begin the Measure N amendment process for the appropriation of $2,700,000 in additional funding for the Downtown Streetlight Project; and appropriate $2,141,800 from the SB1 RMRA (113) Fund to CP0373.
Environmental Assessment Status:
No NEPA Environmental Assessment required for this project.
CEQA Review:
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Categorical Exemption, Section 15301(c), issued February 06, 2020 for the Downtown Streetlight Project.
Attachments:
Project Location Maps
Bid Results
Ownership Disclosure Statement
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Downtown Streetlight Project (1410-72000/CP0345-999) - Base Bid Schedule A ITEM
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1 Mobilization and Demobilization (5% of construction) 1 LS $300,000 .00 $300,000.00 $1,440,172.85 $1,440,172.85 2 Prepare and Maintain Pedestrian and Traffic Control Plans 1 LS $31 7,900.00 $317,900.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 3 Prepare, Implement and Maintain Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 1 LS $33,100.00 $33,100.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00 4 Dust Control 1 LS $1,150.00 $1,150.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 5 Perform Utility Potholing 1 LS $508,600.00 $508,600.00 $35,000.00 $35 ,000.00 6 Furnish and Install 1-3" Conduit 7,310 LF $65.00 $475,150.00 $68.00 $497,080.00 7 Furnish and Install 2-3" Conduit 8,270 LF $54.00 $446,580.00 $87.00 $ 719,490.00 8 Furnish and Install 3-3" Conduit 9,400 LF $68.00 $639,200.00 $118.00 $1,109,200.00 9 Furnish and Install Communication Vault 66 EA $3,925.00 $259,050.00 $5,450.00 $359,700.00 10 Furnish and Install No. 5 Pull Box 242 EA $2,025.00 $490,050.00 $1,8 50.00 $447,700.00 11 Furnish and Install Electrical Conductors 150,608 LF $2.20 $331,337 .60 $3.50 $527,128.00 12 Furnish and Install Service Enclosure 4 EA $15,200.00 $60,800.00 $11 ,650.00 $46,600.00 13 Install City-Furnished Non-Decorative Roadway Streetlight and Pole on New Foundation 101 EA $6,500.00 $656,500.00 $4,650.00 $469,650.00 14 Install City-Furnished Decorative Roadway Streetlight with 10 ' Mast Arm and Pole on New 6.5' Foundation 55 EA $8,700.00 $478,500.00 $4,750.00 $261,250.00 15 Install City-Furnished Decorative Roadway Streetlight with 12 ' Mast Arm and Pole on New 6.5' Foundation 5 EA $16,200.00 $81,000.00 $5,850.00 $29,250.00 16 Install City-Furnished Decorative Roadway Streetlight and Pol e on New 12' Foundation 4 EA $17,900.00 $71,600.00 $5,450.00 $21,800.00 17 Install City-Furnished Decorative Pedestrian Streetlight and Pole on New Foundation 3 EA $19,000.00 $57,000.00 $4,850.00 $14,550.00 18 Install City-Furnished Banner Support Pole on New Foundation 4 EA $16,900.00 $67,600.00 $4,850.00 $19,400.00 19 Upgrade Luminaire on Existing Traffic Signal 4 EA $1,925.00 $7,700. 00 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 20 Maintain Existing Electrical System 1 LS $550,700.00 $550,700.00 $25 0,000.00 $250,000.00 21 Furnish and Install (1)-3" Conduit for future irrigation system 2,400 LF $56.00 $134,400.00 $65.00 $156,000.00 22 Furnish and Install No. 5 Pull Box 16 EA $3,500.00 $56,000.00 $1,65 0.00 $26,400.00 23 Remove Existing Lighting System 1 LS $255,400.00 $255,400.00 $165,00 0.00 $165,000.00 Subtotal: $6,279,317.60 Subtotal: $6,798,370.85
BID SUMMARY
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Downtown Street Rehabilitation Project (2390-72000/CP0373-999) - Base Bid Schedule B ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
1 Mobilization & Demobilization 1 L.S. $125,000.00 $125,000.00 $33,335.00 $33,335.00 2 Prepare and Maintain Pedestrian and Traffic Control Plan(s) 1 L.S. $197,500.00 $197,500.00 $266,000.00 $266,000.00 3 Prepare, Implement and Maintain Storm Water Pollution Preventi on 1 L.S. $16,200.00 $16,200.00 $82,000.00 $82,000.00 4 Dust Control 1 L.S. $6,750.00 $6,750.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00 5 Perform Utility Potholing 1 L.S. $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $39,000.00 $39,000.00 6 Full Width Pavement Cold Planing 12,511 S.Y. $7.00 $87,577.00 $7.00 $87,577.00 7 Concrete Removal 2,540 S.Y. $76.00 $193,040.00 $65.00 $165,100.00 8 Clearing, Grubbing & Demolition 1 L.S. $73,600.00 $73,600.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00 9 Construct City Standard Storm Drain Inlet 2 E.A $10,500.00 $21,000.00 $28,000.00 $56,000.00 10 Furnish and Install 12" dia Storm Drain Pipe and Connection 32 L.F. $820.00 $26,240.00 $540.00 $17,280.00 11 Construct City Curb and Gutter 45 L.F. $76.00 $3,420.00 $200.00 $9,000.00 12 Construct City Curb No Gutter 75 L.F. $53.00 $3,975.00 $120.00 $9,000.00 13 Construct 6" Retaining Curb 60 L.F. $76.00 $4,560.00 $135.00 $8,100.00 14 Construct 4" Concrete 840 S.F. $17.50 $14,700.00 $45.00 $37,800.00 15 Construct 6" Concrete 100 S.F. $65.00 $6,500.00 $150.00 $15,000.00 16 Reinstall Brick Pavers 1,765 S.F. $23.25 $41,036.25 $30.00 $52,950.00 17 NW Main St & Willis St (Detail 1) 1 L.S. $12,300.00 $12,300.00 $20,725.00 $20,725.00 18 NE Main St & Willis St (Detail 2) 1 L.S. $12,400.00 $12,400.00 $20,725.00 $20,725.00 19 SE Main St & Willis St (Detail 3) 1 L.S. $30,400.00 $30,400.00 $31,250.00 $31,250.00 20 NW Main St & West St (Detail 4) 1 L.S. $12,900.00 $12,900.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 21 NE Main St & West St (Detail 5) 1 L.S. $22,200.00 $22,200.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00 22 Main St btwn West St & Floral St (Detail 8) 1 L.S. $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $23,000.00 $23,000.00 23 NW Main St & Floral St (Detail 9) 1 L.S. $4,675.00 $4,675.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 24 NE Main St & Floral St (Detail 10) 1 L.S. $24,500.00 $24,500.00 $28,900.00 $28,900.00 25 SE Main St & Floral St (Detail 11) 1 L.S. $19,900.00 $19,900.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 26 SW Main St & Floral St (Detail 12) 1 L.S. $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $17,200.00 $17,200.00 27 Main St btwn Floral St & Encina St (Detail 13) 1 L.S. $24,500.00 $24,500.00 $28,600.00 $28,600.00 28 Fire Hydrant Bulbout (Detail 14) (2 locations) 1 L.S. $7,250.00 $7,250.00 $18,200.00 $18,200.00 29 NW Main St & Encina St (Detail 15) 1 L.S. $22,200.00 $22,200.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00 30 NE Main St & Encina St (Detail 16) 1 L.S. $56,100.00 $56,100.00 $42,000.00 $42,000.00 31 SE Main St & Encina St (Detail 17) 1 L.S. $38,300.00 $38,300.00 $18,500.00 $18,500.00 32 SW Main St & Encina St (Detail 18) 1 L.S. $17,300.00 $17,300.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 33 Main St btwn Encina St & Locust St (SR 63) (Detail 19) 1 L.S. $17,300.00 $17,300.00 $23,500.00 $23,500.00 34 NW Main St & Locust St (SR 63) (Detail 20) 1 L.S. $17,300.00 $17,300.00 $23,500.00 $23,500.00 35 NE Main St & Locust St (SR 63) (Detail 21) 1 L.S. $19,400.00 $19,400.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 36 SE Main St & Locust St (SR 63) (Detail 22) 1 L.S. $19,200.00 $19,200.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 37 SW Main St & Locust St (SR 63) (Detail 23) 1 L.S. $13,600.00 $13,600.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 38 Main St btwn Locust St (SR 63) & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 24) 1 L.S. $22,700.00 $22,700.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 39 Main St btwn Locust St (Sr 63) & Court St (Sr 63) (Detail 25) 1 L.S. $12,700.00 $12,700.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 40 Main St btwn Locust St (SR 63) & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 26) 1 L.S. $7,600.00 $7,600.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 41 NW Main St & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 27) 1 L.S. $7,125.00 $7,125.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 42 NE Main St & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 28) 1 L.S. $12,300.00 $12,300.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 43 SE Main St & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 29) 1 L.S. $6,425.00 $6,425.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 44 SW Main St & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 30) 1 L.S. $7,250.00 $7,250.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 45 Main St between Court St (Sr 63) & Church St (Detail 31) 1 L.S. $2,575.00 $2,575.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 46 Main St between Court St (SR 63) & Church St (Detail 32) 1 L.S. $2,575.00 $2,575.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 AC Electric Company Papich Construction
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47 NW Main St & Church St (Detail 33) 1 L.S. $3,150.00 $3,150.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 48 NE Main St & Church St (Detail 34) 1 L.S. $5,250.00 $5,250.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 49 SE Main St & Church St (Detail 35) 1 L.S. $4,675.00 $4,675.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 50 SW Main St & Church St (Detail 36) 1 L.S. $4,450.00 $4,450.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 51 Main St between Church St & Garden St (Detail 37) 1 L.S. $12,400.00 $12,400.00 $21,000.00 $21,000.00 52 NW Main St & Garden St (Detail 39) 1 L.S. $5,375.00 $5,375.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 53 NE Main St & Garden St (Detail 40) 1 L.S. $6,550.00 $6,550.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 54 SE Main St & Garden St (Detail 41) 1 L.S. $6,575.00 $6,575.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 55 Main St east of Bridge (Detail 42) 1 L.S. $12,900.00 $12,900.00 $21,900.00 $21,900.00 56 NW Main St & Floral St (Detail 43) 1 L.S. $16,400.00 $16,400.00 $22,000.00 $22,000.00 57 NW Church St & Acequia Ave (Detail 44) 1 L.S. $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 58 NW Main St & Church St (Detail 45) 1 L.S. $52,600.00 $52,600.00 $45,000.00 $45,000.00 59 N Garden St & Main St (Detail 46) 1 L.S. $18,900.00 $18,900.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 60 NE Acequia Ave & Floral St (Detail 47) 1 L.S. $7,600.00 $7,600.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 61 Acequia Ave east of Floral St (Detail 48) 1 L.S. $9,350.00 $9,350.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 62 SW Garden St & Main St (Detail 49) 1 L.S. $2,925.00 $2,925.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 63 Main St btwn Locust St (SR 63) & Court St (SR 63) (Detail 50) 1 L.S. $4,800.00 $4,800.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00 64 Remove and Replace Existing Detectable Warning Surface 69 E.A. $1,100.00 $75,900.00 $775.00 $53,475.00 65 Repair Landscaping and Irrigation In-Kind 1 L.S. $23,400.00 $23,400.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 66 Furnish and Place Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (Type B) 2,193 Ton $220.00 $482,460.00 $178.00 $390,354.00 67 Furnish and Install Paving Mat 12,577 S.Y. $10.50 $132,058.50 $2.63 $33,077.51 68 Full Depth Pavement Patch 17,064 S.F. $8.20 $139,924.80 $13.57 $231,558.48 69 Protect and Adjust Sanitary Sewer Manhole to Grade 4 EA. $1,750.00 $7,000.00 $5,500.00 $22,000.00 70 Protect and Adjust Storm Drain Manhole to Grade 6 EA. $1,750.00 $10,500.00 $5,500.00 $33,000.00 71 Protect and Adjust Survey Monument to Grade 3 E.A $1,175.00 $3,525.00 $3,300.00 $9,900.00 72 Relocate Existing Street Furniture 10 E.A $1,175.00 $11,750.00 $450.00 $4,500.00 73 Reconstruct Existing Drainage Inlet 12 E.A $5,850.00 $70,200.00 $4,800.00 $57,600.00 74 Protect and Adjust Existing Drainage Inlet to Grade 1 E.A. $4,675.00 $4,675.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 75 Protect and Adjust Existing Signal Box 8 EA. $2,325.00 $18,600.00 $7,000.00 $56,000.00 76 Replace Loop Detectors 24 E.A. $760.00 $18,240.00 $685.00 $16,440.00 77 Signing, Striping and Pavement Marking Modifications 1 L.S. $64,300.00 $64,300.00 $88,960.00 $88,960.00 Subtotal: $2,574,256.55 Subtotal: $3,049,006.99
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Downtown Street Rehabilitation Project (2390-72000/CP0373-999) - Alternate Bid Schedule C ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT
1 Mobilization & Demobilization 1 L.S. $29,800.00 $29,800.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 2 Prepare and Maintain Pedestrian and Traffic Control Plan(s) 1 L.S. $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $130,000.00 $130,000.00 3 Prepare, Implement and Maintain Storm Water Pollution Preventi on 1 L.S. $6,375.00 $6,375.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 4 Dust Control 1 L.S. $950.00 $950.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 5 Full-width Pavement Cold Planing 4,806 S.Y. $7.10 $34,122.60 $7.50 $36,045.00 6 Clearing, Grubbing & Demolition 1 L.S. $27,500.00 $27,500.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 7 Furnish and Place Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (Type B) 829 TONS $220.00 $182,380.00 $196.00 $162,484.00 8 Furnish and Install Paving Mat 4,806 S.Y. $10.25 $49,261.50 $4.00 $19,224.00 9 Protect and Adjust Sanitary Sewer Manhole to Grade 1 EA. $2,125.00 $2,125.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 10 Protect and Adjust Storm Drain Manhole to Grade 1 EA. $2,125.00 $2,125.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 11 Signing, Striping and Pavement Marking Modifications 1 L.S. $17,200.00 $17,200.00 $22,240.00 $22,240.00 Subtotal: $369,839.10 Subtotal: $509,993.00
Base Bid Schedule A Total: $6,279,317.60 $6,798,370.85
Base Bid Schedule B Total: $2,574,256.55 $3,049,006.99
Alternative Bid Schedule C Total: $369,839.10 $509,993.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID(S) = $9,223,413.25 $10,357,370.84
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0119 Agenda Date: 4/4/2022 Agenda #: 5.
Agenda Item Wording:
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-05 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-09, a request by the City of Visalia to amend portions of Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement a program contained in the City of Visalia 2020-2023 Housing Element pertaining to regulations for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers. The project area is contained within the City of Visalia’sUrban Development Boundaries that are illustrated in the Visalia General Plan, Citywide.
Deadline for Action: 4/4/2022
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Brandon Smith, Principal Planner, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>, (559)713-4636
Paul Bernal, Community Development Director, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>, (559)713-4025
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-06, to amend portions of Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) as to implement a program contained in the City of Visalia 2020-2023 Housing Element pertaining to regulations for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers in various zone districts.
Background Discussion:
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2021-09 is a city-initiated request to implement a housing-related Zoning Ordinance text amendment that stems from the adoption of the 2020-2023 Housing Element Update. The Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on December 3, 2019, and subsequently found by State Housing and Community Development (HCD) to be in full compliance with state Housing Element law. Following adoption, the Housing Element is implemented through a series of implementation programs.
The proposed ZTA represents the final part of changes being undertaken to help fulfill the intended outcomes or objectives of the Housing Element (in an effort to help remove or overcome constraints to housing development). The first round of changes were completed in 2020 and implemented six programs pertaining to relatively straightforward changes bringing the City’sZoning Ordinance into compliance with State housing law. The second round of changes began with two ZTA’scompleted in 2021 regarding density bonuses and residential uses allowed by-right in existing buildings in the downtown mixed uses zones.
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This ZTA fulfills one implementation program - Emergency Shelters Performance Standards and Expansion of Allowed Use (Program 5.3), described as follows:
The City shall examine and make a recommendation of other zone districts where emergency shelters may be allowed as a by right (permitted) use or as a conditionally allowed use and shall develop performance standards for use in association with emergency shelters. Upon public review and approval by the legislative body, the City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to emergency shelters.
The entire Housing Element can be accessed at the following link:
<https://www.visalia.city/depts/community_development/planning/gp.asp>.
Background on Emergency Shelters:
The Zoning Ordinance first called out housing for homeless persons in the form of “emergency shelters”, in response to Senate Bill 2 passed in 2007. Senate Bill 2 amended State housing law (California Government Code Sections 65582, 65583, and 65589.5) requiring local jurisdictions to strengthen provisions for addressing the housing needs of homeless persons, including the identification of a zone or zones where emergency shelters are allowed as a permitted use without a conditional use permit (CUP).
In response to SB 2, Visalia revised its Zoning Ordinance to allow emergency shelters as a permitted by right use in the Light Industrial (I-L) zone (ref. Table 17.25.030 Line R30). The I-L zone emphasizes warehousing and limited manufacturing and accommodates large buildings that could be converted to emergency shelters.
In 2017, the City’sZoning Ordinance Update, in following the land use map adopted by the 2014 General Plan Update, reduced I-L zoned areas from 501 acres to 207 acres. Most of this area was rezoned to the Industrial (I) zone, formerly the Heavy Industrial zone.
No other zoning designations identify emergency shelters as a permitted or conditional use; however, shelters have been established and provided as a service in affiliation with other conditionally- allowed programs such as Visalia Rescue Mission’sShelter of Hope and Family Service’sKaren’s House.
In 2019, the Technical Advisory Committee providing oversight to the Housing Element Update recommended the need to develop policies for the long-term establishment and reconsideration of the zoning designations allowing emergency shelters. The TAC cited, and staff affirmed, that only one zone in the City explicitly allowed emergency shelters, and that the acreage was significantly reduced since the use became allowed in the zone. The TAC further noted the Light Industrial zone’s limited availability of sites combined with its remote location away from client services and transit opportunities. It should be noted that to date there has never been an emergency shelter established in the I-L zone in Visalia since the use became permitted by right in the I-L zone.
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Introduction of Low Barrier Navigation Centers:
In 2019, the State passes Assembly Bill 101 which required Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNCs) to be a permitted by right use in mixed use zones and in non-residential zones where multi-family uses are permitted. The State defines a LBNC as a service-enriched shelter providing temporary living facilities, with the low-barrier component allowing persons to be admitted as they are with as few entry restrictions as possible. By contrast, an emergency shelter provides “minimal”on-site services, has a six-month occupancy limit, and does not enforce a “low barrier” component.
In 2020, the City of Visalia updated the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the by-right use of LBNCs in its two mixed-use zoning designations, D-MU (Downtown Mixed Use) and C-MU (Commercial Mixed Use). The use would also be conditionally allowed in all other commercial, office, and industrial zones since multi-family uses are also conditionally allowed in these zones.
The following zoning map illustrates the three zone districts where either an emergency shelter (I-L) or a low barrier navigation center (D-MU and C-MU) are now permitted by right.
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Review Session with City Council / Planning Commission:
Leading up to this Zoning Text Amendment, staff presented an introduction of criterial and performance standards regarding emergency shelters and LBNCs as a work session item on March 17, 2021, at a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. The meeting was open to the public and included time for public comment, during which two comments were received. Staff received comments from both groups, which have been addressed in the draft ordnance to the extent feasible. Changes to the performance standards based on this discussion are summarized in the comments within the table further below.
Outreach to Stakeholders:
Staff discussed the draft ordinance with representatives of organizations who presently assist with providing services and solutions to persons experiencing homelessness in Visalia (i.e., stakeholders).
Sixteen persons were included on the outreach, ranging from non-profit housing providers and service providers to existing shelters and proponents.
Staff began outreach in September 2020 by sending an email survey to the stakeholders to assist with crafting recommendations on locations and performance standards. Following the work session in March 2021, a draft ordinance was prepared and distributed to the stakeholders for comment in September 2021. An in-person and Zoom meeting was held on September 20th to discuss the ordinance and take questions. The meeting was well attended, and stakeholders were supportive of the effort, including TC Hope who is preparing to build a LBNC in Visalia. Staff incorporated all comments into the draft ordinance where feasible, with one of the most significant comments being to retain the maximum number of beds per facility at 100 beds. A revised draft ordinance was circulated again in December 2021, with additional conformation and feedback received in January 2022 that has been addressed in the recommended ordinance.
Expansion of Allowed Locations:
Permitted by right
One intent of Housing Element Implementation Program 5.3 is to expand the eligible areas where emergency shelters are permitted by right (currently only in the I-L zone, indicated in the above map).
However, the passage of AB 101, which occurred at the same time as the City’sHousing Element Update process, fulfilled this intent by adding two more zoning designations in Visalia (D-MU and C- MU, also indicated in the above map) where a similar type of housing for persons experiencing homelessness is allowed by right. The impact in Visalia is that the two additional zones equate to 1,020 acres of zoned areas permitting LBNCs, providing that they meet the definition and criteria provided in State law as a low barrier navigation center. Thus, there are 1,227 acres, including the I- L zone, that permit by right either emergency shelters or LBNCs.
For this reason, and as stated above, staff does not see the necessity to recommend any additional zone districts for emergency shelters or LBNCs to be a permitted by right use. It is staff’sbelief that a LBNC’s additional provisions, which include providing “enriched services” and the use of case managers to connect individuals to various services, are an incentive towards being able to locate in either of the City’smixed-use zones. The Quasi-Public zone was considered as another potential zone to allow permitted by right uses, though it was ultimately not recommended based on their typical proximity adjacent to residential uses and the desire by staff to ensure public comment from nearby residents.
Conditionally allowed
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Staff is making a recommendation to add certain zoning districts where emergency shelters or LBNCs are a conditional use requiring a CUP and public hearing. This is based on staff’sconclusion that such uses can be compatible in these zone districts wherein a thorough review through the CUP process can determine proper location and reasonable conditions for ensuring minimal impacts upon surrounding properties and upon the zone district. Staff’srecommendation is further supported by survey results from the City’s outreach to the stakeholders who assist persons experiencing homelessness (as explained above).
Emergency Shelters. Zone districts recommended to allow emergency shelters as a conditional use are:
· Downtown Mixed Use - Considered based on proximity to essential services, including transit.
· Commercial Mixed Use - Considered based on proximity to essential services, including transit.
· Service Commercial - Considered based on proximity to essential services and makeup of large warehouse-type spaces similar to Light Industrial. · Quasi-Public - Considered based on purpose and intent of zone and based on similarity to other uses allowed in zone, such as charitable institutions and churches.
Please note, as previously stated in this staff report, the City of Visalia in response to SB 2, amended the Zoning Ordinance to allow emergency shelters as a permitted by right use in the Light Industrial (I -L) zone (ref. Table 17.25.030 Line R30). Based on this action, the City of Visalia is in compliance with the State statute (California Government Code Sections 65582, 65583, and 65589.5). If the recommended changes for emergency shelters were not adopted the City would still be in compliance with SB 2. However, the Light Industrial zone would still be the only zoning district were this use would be allowed.
Low barrier navigation centers. Low barrier navigation centers are already conditionally allowed in all Commercial, Office, and Industrial zone districts. Zone districts also recommended to allow low barrier navigation centers as a conditional use are:
· Quasi-Public - Considered based on purpose and intent of zone and based on similarity to other uses allowed in zone, such as charitable institutions and churches. · Multi-family Residential - Considered based on proximity to major roadways and transit services and based on similarities in residential density and site development.
Need for Objective Performance Standards:
Staff also recognized that allowing emergency shelters (and now LBNCs) “by right”, if not properly regulated, could also potentially lead to operating conditions that may not be compatible to have adverse impacts towards neighboring uses. The land use can be simplified as a type of group housing specially for those facing emergency situations or experiencing homelessness, a type of development that does not reflect most developed portions of these zones. Most industrial zoned sites are constructed with large warehouse buildings that are serviced by truck traffic. Most mixed- use zoned sites are constructed with commercial / office buildings and retail-based shopping centers that do not have overnight residents, though recent zoning text amendments now allow for limited Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 5 of 11
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that do not have overnight residents, though recent zoning text amendments now allow for limited residential uses as a permitted by right use.
The Housing Element Implementation Program therefore directs staff to explore and pursue amending the Zoning Ordinance text to allow emergency shelters either by right or as a conditionally allowed use in additional locations, subject to certain restrictions and standards. These limitations would include distance requirements from schools and other shelters / LBNCs, fencing requirements when adjacent to dwelling units, and certain objective performance standards. The performance standards would not apply to facilities that have already obtained a conditional use permit (e.g., Visalia Rescue Mission), but only to facilities permitted by right or seeking a CUP.
Differences between Emergency Shelters and LBNCs:
Emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers both provide housing to the homeless but have differences in their approach and services. Following are the definitions as contained in the Zoning Ordinance. The LBNC definition is taken directly from state law. "Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. "Low barrier navigation center" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in California Government Code Section 65660, specifically a housing first, low-barrier, service- enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. "Low barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following.
1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
2. Pets.
3. The storage of possessions.
At the recommendation of stakeholders, separate performance standards have been drafted for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers. Both sets of standards read substantially the same, with some notable exceptions as follows:
· Emergency shelters may operate on a short-term basis provided that an operating schedule is included in the plan of operation.
· LBNCs have no length of stay limit, based on the definition established in state law. · LBNCs shall include on-site area where referral services are provided to assist clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. · The City Planner has the authority to require an extra one (1) vehicle parking space per ten (10) beds for emergency shelters established in response to a natural or man-made disaster.
Warming / Cooling Centers Not Addressed:
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warming centers or cooling centers as part of this draft ordinance.
During the outreach to stakeholders, there were suggestions and comments pertaining to the ordinance defining and addressing short-term shelters in the same manner as emergency shelters, being that they too are not well defined in the Zoning Ordinance.
Warming centers are similar to shelters and LBNCs in that they provide a safe conditioned space for people experiencing homelessness. However, they do not provide housing like these facilities do.
Warming centers, for example, provide mats in lieu of overnight beds and require patrons to leave the premises during the day. Since they do not provide a form of housing, they are not addressed in the Housing Element and were therefore not addressed in the Implementation program. Staff did amend the draft ordinance so that it is also applicable to emergency shelters, as defined, operating on a short-term basis.
Despite not being defined in the Zoning Ordinance, staff has considered and processed warming centers through the Temporary Conditional Use Permit process with a public hearing requirement.
This has become the preferred process by staff since it provides opportunity for new review each year. The process also enables staff to consider the use as an ancillary function of an existing land use (e.g., church), which provides a greater range of zone designations that could allow for a warming center. The existing process functions adequately for warming centers and staff does not recommend changes to it at this time.
Given the differences, Council may address warming and cooling centers in a separate Zoning Text Amendment if desired.
Separation of Uses:
Separation standards are recommended for any emergency shelter or LBNC, whether permitted by right or conditional. Based on comments made by Council, the recommended separation requirement was increased from 300 feet to 1,000 feet, and schools were added to the separation criteria.
When a facility is adjacent to any residential dwelling units, it shall incorporate a six (6) foot height perimeter fencing or wall constructed of either solid material (e.g., concrete block, wood, stucco) or wrought iron. Chain link fencing would not be an acceptable material for this requirement. The perimeter fence or wall would only need to be installed on sides adjacent to residential uses.
List of Performance Standards:
Following is a listing of performance standards recommended to be required when emergency shelters or LBNCs are allowed by right. These standards shall also be used as guidelines for uses that are conditionally allowed in other zones. A deviation from any performance standard, excepting separation criteria, may be requested and considered as part of an application for conditional use permit. The criteria compiled here is largely based on performance standards adopted by other jurisdictions with further input from City Council, Planning Commission, and stakeholders.
Performance
Standard
Criteria
1. Number of beds Maximum 100 beds per facility Comments: The recommendation of 100 beds was increased from 60 based on strong support from the stakeholder groups and the overhead costs necessary to operate a use permitted by right, and is further supported by being more in alignment with standards held by other similar sized jurisdictions surveyed by the City, such as Merced, Santa Barbara, and Burbank.
2. Parking One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per ten (10) beds and one (1) space per employee on shift during peak operating hours. Up to five (5) visitor spaces shall be provided for service providers based on the actual need as determined by the city. The City Planner has the authority to require an extra one (1) vehicle parking space per ten (10) beds for emergency shelters established in response to a natural or man-made disaster. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces. Comments:
Parking requirement has also been added for employees of shelters and service providers. The recommendation has also added authority given to the City Planner to require extra parking if an emergency shelter is established in response to a disaster event. Client standards based on standards from Cities of Burbank and Merced; employee and service provider standards based on City of Glendora. Covered bicycle parking based on Cities of Santa Ana and Santa Barbara.
3. Lighting Adequate lighting shall be provided in all parking, pedestrian paths, and intake areas, and shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent properties. Comments: No change since presented at study session in 2021.
4. Management /
security plan
Support staff and/or security must be present during the hours of operation. Facilities must maintain with the City a written plan of operation to be approved by the City Planner in consultation with the Police Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division and to be complied with at all times. The management shall address, at a minimum: · patron access requirements, · hours of operation, · operating schedule if intended to operate short-term (applicable to emergency shelters only), · security measures, · litter removal, · on-site management, · staff training, · property maintenance, · neighborhood relations and communication, · noise attenuation, · pet occupancy, if applicable. Comments: Per comments during study session, same gender requirement between staff & clients has been eliminated to improve clarity of language. Staff training, pet occupancy (if applicable), and operating schedule (if proposed as a short-term use) have been added to operation plan requirements. Police and Neighborhood Preservation must be consulted in preparation of an operation plan.
Requirement for on-site security at all times has been removed, however security measures must be addressed.
5a. Maximum length
of stay (Emergency
Shelters only)
The maximum length of stay per individual shall be no longer than six (6) months in a consecutive twelve (12)-month period. Comments: LBNCs have no length of stay limit, based on the definition established in state law. Per stakeholder comments, clarification added stating that days of stay need not be consecutive.
5b. On-site
requirements (LBNCs
only)
A low barrier navigation center shall include on-site area where referral services are provided to assist clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. Comments: LBNCs by definition must provide enriched supportive services. This standard indicates the types of services that shall be provided. Emergency shelters shall only provide minimal services.
6. Pets If pets are allowed, they may be unleashed inside only if they are inside a private unit or may be outside within cages or in a protected area. No limit shall be placed on the number of pets that can be maintained.
Comments: Standard revised to address locations where unleased pets are permitted.
7. In-take area size
standards
On-site waiting and intake areas shall be enclosed or screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. Queuing of clients shall not be permitted outside of approved waiting and intake areas. Comments:
The minimum size standard for waiting and intake areas has been removed and replaced with a general requirement requiring enclosure of waiting and queuing areas.
8. Outdoor Activity At least five (5) percent of the site shall be designated to open or outdoor recreational space, located outside of any required front or street side landscape setback area or parking field. Outdoor activity shall be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Comments: Initially recommended 5 SF per resident but changed to a percentage of total site area based on a comment received. Five percent is recommended, modeled after multi-family residential standards. Hour limitations on outdoor activities added. Morning discharge times earlier than 7:00 are permitted, such as for individuals leaving early for work, breakfast, and other activities.
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Criteria
1. Number of beds Maximum 100 beds per facility Comments: The recommendation of 100 beds was increased from 60 based on strong support from the stakeholder groups and the overhead costs necessary to operate a use permitted by right, and is further supported by being more in alignment with standards held by other similar sized jurisdictions surveyed by the City, such as Merced, Santa Barbara, and Burbank.
2. Parking One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per ten (10) beds and one (1) space per employee on shift during peak operating hours. Up to five (5) visitor spaces shall be provided for service providers based on the actual need as determined by the city. The City Planner has the authority to require an extra one (1) vehicle parking space per ten (10) beds for emergency shelters established in response to a natural or man-made disaster. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces. Comments:
Parking requirement has also been added for employees of shelters and service providers. The recommendation has also added authority given to the City Planner to require extra parking if an emergency shelter is established in response to a disaster event. Client standards based on standards from Cities of Burbank and Merced; employee and service provider standards based on City of Glendora. Covered bicycle parking based on Cities of Santa Ana and Santa Barbara.
3. Lighting Adequate lighting shall be provided in all parking, pedestrian paths, and intake areas, and shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent properties. Comments: No change since presented at study session in 2021.
4. Management /
security plan
Support staff and/or security must be present during the hours of operation. Facilities must maintain with the City a written plan of operation to be approved by the City Planner in consultation with the Police Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division and to be complied with at all times. The management shall address, at a minimum: · patron access requirements, · hours of operation, · operating schedule if intended to operate short-term (applicable to emergency shelters only), · security measures, · litter removal, · on-site management, · staff training, · property maintenance, · neighborhood relations and communication, · noise attenuation, · pet occupancy, if applicable. Comments: Per comments during study session, same gender requirement between staff & clients has been eliminated to improve clarity of language. Staff training, pet occupancy (if applicable), and operating schedule (if proposed as a short-term use) have been added to operation plan requirements. Police and Neighborhood Preservation must be consulted in preparation of an operation plan.
Requirement for on-site security at all times has been removed, however security measures must be addressed.
5a. Maximum length
of stay (Emergency
Shelters only)
The maximum length of stay per individual shall be no longer than six (6) months in a consecutive twelve (12)-month period. Comments: LBNCs have no length of stay limit, based on the definition established in state law. Per stakeholder comments, clarification added stating that days of stay need not be consecutive.
5b. On-site
requirements (LBNCs
only)
A low barrier navigation center shall include on-site area where referral services are provided to assist clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. Comments: LBNCs by definition must provide enriched supportive services. This standard indicates the types of services that shall be provided. Emergency shelters shall only provide minimal services.
6. Pets If pets are allowed, they may be unleashed inside only if they are inside a private unit or may be outside within cages or in a protected area. No limit shall be placed on the number of pets that can be maintained.
Comments: Standard revised to address locations where unleased pets are permitted.
7. In-take area size
standards
On-site waiting and intake areas shall be enclosed or screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. Queuing of clients shall not be permitted outside of approved waiting and intake areas. Comments:
The minimum size standard for waiting and intake areas has been removed and replaced with a general requirement requiring enclosure of waiting and queuing areas.
8. Outdoor Activity At least five (5) percent of the site shall be designated to open or outdoor recreational space, located outside of any required front or street side landscape setback area or parking field. Outdoor activity shall be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Comments: Initially recommended 5 SF per resident but changed to a percentage of total site area based on a comment received. Five percent is recommended, modeled after multi-family residential standards. Hour limitations on outdoor activities added. Morning discharge times earlier than 7:00 are permitted, such as for individuals leaving early for work, breakfast, and other activities.
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Performance
Standard
Criteria
1. Number of beds Maximum 100 beds per facility Comments: The recommendation of 100 beds was increased from 60 based on strong support from the stakeholder groups and the overhead costs necessary to operate a use permitted by right, and is further supported by being more in alignment with standards held by other similar sized jurisdictions surveyed by the City, such as Merced, Santa Barbara, and Burbank.
2. Parking One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per ten (10) beds and one (1) space per employee on shift during peak operating hours. Up to five (5) visitor spaces shall be provided for service providers based on the actual need as determined by the city. The City Planner has the authority to require an extra one (1) vehicle parking space per ten (10) beds for emergency shelters established in response to a natural or man-made disaster. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces. Comments:
Parking requirement has also been added for employees of shelters and service providers. The recommendation has also added authority given to the City Planner to require extra parking if an emergency shelter is established in response to a disaster event. Client standards based on standards from Cities of Burbank and Merced; employee and service provider standards based on City of Glendora. Covered bicycle parking based on Cities of Santa Ana and Santa Barbara.
3. Lighting Adequate lighting shall be provided in all parking, pedestrian paths, and intake areas, and shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent properties. Comments: No change since presented at study session in 2021.
4. Management /
security plan
Support staff and/or security must be present during the hours of operation. Facilities must maintain with the City a written plan of operation to be approved by the City Planner in consultation with the Police Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division and to be complied with at all times. The management shall address, at a minimum: · patron access requirements, · hours of operation, · operating schedule if intended to operate short-term (applicable to emergency shelters only), · security measures, · litter removal, · on-site management, · staff training, · property maintenance, · neighborhood relations and communication, · noise attenuation, · pet occupancy, if applicable. Comments: Per comments during study session, same gender requirement between staff & clients has been eliminated to improve clarity of language. Staff training, pet occupancy (if applicable), and operating schedule (if proposed as a short-term use) have been added to operation plan requirements. Police and Neighborhood Preservation must be consulted in preparation of an operation plan.
Requirement for on-site security at all times has been removed, however security measures must be addressed.
5a. Maximum length
of stay (Emergency
Shelters only)
The maximum length of stay per individual shall be no longer than six (6) months in a consecutive twelve (12)-month period. Comments: LBNCs have no length of stay limit, based on the definition established in state law. Per stakeholder comments, clarification added stating that days of stay need not be consecutive.
5b. On-site
requirements (LBNCs
only)
A low barrier navigation center shall include on-site area where referral services are provided to assist clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. Comments: LBNCs by definition must provide enriched supportive services. This standard indicates the types of services that shall be provided. Emergency shelters shall only provide minimal services.
6. Pets If pets are allowed, they may be unleashed inside only if they are inside a private unit or may be outside within cages or in a protected area. No limit shall be placed on the number of pets that can be maintained.
Comments: Standard revised to address locations where unleased pets are permitted.
7. In-take area size
standards
On-site waiting and intake areas shall be enclosed or screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. Queuing of clients shall not be permitted outside of approved waiting and intake areas. Comments:
The minimum size standard for waiting and intake areas has been removed and replaced with a general requirement requiring enclosure of waiting and queuing areas.
8. Outdoor Activity At least five (5) percent of the site shall be designated to open or outdoor recreational space, located outside of any required front or street side landscape setback area or parking field. Outdoor activity shall be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Comments: Initially recommended 5 SF per resident but changed to a percentage of total site area based on a comment received. Five percent is recommended, modeled after multi-family residential standards. Hour limitations on outdoor activities added. Morning discharge times earlier than 7:00 are permitted, such as for individuals leaving early for work, breakfast, and other activities.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Prior Council Action:
· On December 3, 2019, the City Council voted to adopt the 2020-2023 Housing Element. · On March 17, 2021, a work session item was presented at a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. As explained above, comments from both groups have been addressed in the draft ordnance to the extent feasible.
Other: Committee/Commission Review and Action:
On January 24, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 (Tavarez absent) to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-09 as presented by staff. In discussing the separation of uses, the Commission requested that a definition of “schools”be included. Staff has therefore expanded upon the description of schools so that they are now specified as existing or planned public or Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 9 of 11
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upon the description of schools so that they are now specified as existing or planned public or parochial elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and licensed day care facilities. The Commission also asked about whether state or local laws would allow for “short-term uses” to be served by non-permanent structures such as tents and cargo trains. In fact, the definition of “short- term uses”is not intended to extend to non-permanent structures or any form of housing that is not consistent with the building code enforced by the City for habitable spaces. The feasibility of such non-permanent structures would first need to be investigated together with other City divisions having oversight (i.e., Building Division) and discussed further with the Council based on the circumstances of the situation. There were three public hearing comments made by Mary Alice Escarsega (C-SET), Judee Berg (Tulare County Hope for the Homeless) and Suzy Ward (Warming Center), all in support of the item and available for questions. Suzy Ward understood the reasoning for the exclusion of warming centers from the ordinance but emphasized the need for a by-right location for warming centers.
Alternatives:
1. Deny the Zoning Text Amendment in whole or in part, or
2. Return the item to the Planning Commission for further consideration Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I move to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2022-06 for Zone Text Amendment No. 2021-09.
Environmental Assessment Status:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15183(a) mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. In accordance with CEQA guidelines, Initial Study No. 2021-44 was prepared for this project, which disclosed the proposed project has no new effects that could occur, or new mitigation measures that would be required that have not been addressed within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010041078). The Environmental Impact Report prepared for the City of Visalia General Plan was certified by Resolution No. 2014-37, adopted on October 14, 2014. In addition, an Initial Study with Negative Declaration for the General Plan Housing Element (Negative Declaration No. 2019-63) was also prepared, wherein the environmental review assessed the establishment of goals, policies, and implementation programs.
Therefore, staff concludes that the previously prepared Program Environmental Impact Report and Negative Declaration adequately analyzed and addresses the project and recommends that the City Council adopt Environmental Document No. 2021-44 for this project.
CEQA Review:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15183(a) mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. In accordance with CEQA guidelines, Initial Study No. 2021-44 was prepared for this project, which disclosed the proposed project has no new effects that could occur, or new mitigation measures that would be required that have not been addressed within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010041078). The Environmental Impact Report prepared for the City of Visalia General Plan was certified by Resolution No. 2014-37, Visalia City Council Printed on 4/1/2022Page 10 of 11
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Impact Report prepared for the City of Visalia General Plan was certified by Resolution No. 2014-37, adopted on October 14, 2014. In addition, an Initial Study with Negative Declaration for the General Plan Housing Element (Negative Declaration No. 2019-63) was also prepared, wherein the environmental review assessed the establishment of goals, policies, and implementation programs.
Therefore, staff concludes that the previously prepared Program Environmental Impact Report and Negative Declaration adequately analyzed and addresses the project and recommends that the City Council adopt Environmental Document No. 2021-44 for this project.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 2022-06 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2021-09.
2. Full Text of Applicable General Plan Housing Element Programs.
3. Initial Study / Environmental Document No. 2021-44.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2021-09,
A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF VISALIA TO AMEND PORTIONS OF VISALIA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM CONTAINED IN THE CITY OF VISALIA 2020-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT PERTAINING
TO REGULATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND LOW BARRIER
NAVIGATION CENTERS.
WHEREAS, Zoning Text Amendment No. 202 1-09 is a request by the City of Visalia to amend portions of Visalia Mun icipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement a program contained in the City of Visalia 2020 -2023 Housing Element pertaining to regulations for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers . The specific amendments apply City -wide and are s pecified in Exhibit “A” of this Ordinance ; and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared which disclosed that no significant environmental impacts would result from this project, and no mitigation measures would be required; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia, after duly published notice, held a public hearing before said Commission on January 24, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Visalia considered the Zone Text Amendment in accordance with Section 17 .44.070 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Visalia and on the evidence contained in the staff report and testimony presented at the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Visalia , after duly published notice, held a public heari ng before said City Council on April 4, 2022 , and introduced said Ordinance for first reading on that date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council concurs that no significant environmental impacts would result from this project and, certifie s that Initial Study No. 202 1-44 was prepared consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act and City of Visalia Environmental Guidelines.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Visalia finds as follows:
1. That the Zoning Text Amendment is consistent with the intent of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, as described in the following Housing Element Policies:
Housing Element Policy 5.1 - The City shall encourage the development of housing for elderly, persons with disabilities, large families, families with female heads of household, families and persons in need of emergency shelter, and farmworkers, where compatible with surrounding land uses and where site conditions and service capabilities permit. Sites considered especially appropriate for these uses are those accessible to day care and transit, case management, commercial, and medical services.
Housing Element Policy 5.5 - The City shall facilitate and encourage the creation, by public or quasi -public agencies, of low -barrier emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing in the community, and shall allow these uses as a by -right use in accordance with standards contained in its Zoning Ordinance.
2. That applying the proposed Zone Code standards to future emergency shelter and low barrier navigation center uses will encourage increased opportunities for housing, particularly for persons experiencing homelessness, throughout the City, as endorsed through the City of Visalia 2020 -2023 Housing Element Update (5 th Cycle Four-Year Housing Element Update). These standards are designed to promote and ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.
3. That prior environmental review documents have been prepared and adopted that are directly applicable to this Zoning Text Amendment, including a Program Environmental Impact Report for the preparation of the General Plan Update (SCH No. 2010041078), a Negative Declaration for the preparation of the General Plan Housing Element (Negative Declaration No. 2019 -63), and an Initial Study for the preparation of the Zoning Ordinance Update (Environmental Document No. 2016 - 41). Furthermore, an Initial Study was prepared for this project, consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which disclosed that environmental impacts are determined to be not significant for this project, that the project has no new effects that could occur, and does not require any new mitigation measures that have not been addressed within the scope of the prior environmental review documents. Therefore, staff concludes that the previously prepared Program Environmental Impact Report and Negati ve Declaration adequately analyzed and addresses the project, and that Environmental Document No. 2021-44 is adopted for this project.
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NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VISALIA, that Zoning Text Amendment 202 1-09, is approved, as contained in Exhibit “A” of this Ordinance.
Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforc eable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivision, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumsta nce. The City Council of the City of Visalia hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivis ions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Construction. The City Council intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent.
Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption.
Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law.
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Ordinance No. 2022-06
EXHIBIT “A”
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2021 -09, implementing a program contained in the City of Visalia 2020 -2023 Housing Element pertaining to regulations for emergency shelters and low barrier navigation centers.
Changes to City of Visalia Municipal Code, as specified by underline & italics for additions and strikeout for deletions.
TITLE 17 Zoning
Chapter 17.16 Multi-Family Residential Zones
Section 17.16.040 Conditional uses.
R. Residential structures up to four stories in height in the R -M-3 Zone District when the proposed structure is adjacent to an R-1 Zone District.; S. Low barrier navigation centers, subject to Section 17.32.135.
Chapter 17.25 Uses in the Commercial, Mixed Use, Office, and Industrial Zones Section 17.25.030 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Zone Use Table D. [Table 17.25.030, Commercial, Mixed Use, Office, and Industrial Zones Use Matrix]
RESIDENTIAL (see also Residential Zones)
R30 Emergency Shelters C C C P 17.32.130
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R31 Low Barrier Navigation
Centers
C C C P*
/C
P*
/C C C C C C
17.32.135
*If meeting
criteria
stated in
Cal. GC
Sections
65660 -
65668
Chapter 17.32 Special Provisions
Section 17.32.130 [Reserved] Emergency shelters.
A. Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to all emergency shelters as defined in Chapter 17.04. Furthermore, an emergency shelter may operate on a short - term basis provided that an operating schedule is included in the plan of operation.
B. Permits.
1. Emergency shelters are allowed as identified in the Zones Use Matrix included in Table 17.25.030. In accordance with State law, Government Code Section 65583, the zone where emergency shelters are allowed as a permitted use without a conditional use permit is the I-L (Light Industrial) zone.
2. All emergency shelters are required to obtain a site plan review permit in accordance with Chapter 17.28 and are subject to the development standards in subsections (C) and (D) of this section.
C. Site development standards. The following standards are applicable to any permitted by-right or conditionally allowed emergency shelter.
1. An emergency shelter may not be located cl oser than one thousand (1,000) feet to a school (a school is herein defined as an existing or planned public or parochial elementary school, middle school, high school, or licensed day care facility) or another emergency shelter or low barrier navigation center.
2. An emergency shelter may not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the front property line of any existing dwelling unit.
3. An emergency shelter shall incorporate a six (6) foot height perimeter fencing or wall constructed of either solid material (e.g., concrete block, wood, stucco) or wrought iron if the shelter is adjacent to any dwelling units. The perimeter fence or wall is only required on sides adjacent to residential uses.
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D. Standards for permitted by-right uses. The standards in this subsection must apply to any emergency shelter that is a use permitted by right. These standards shall be used as guidelines for any emergency shelter that is a use conditionally allowed in other zones, wherein a deviation from any such standard may be requested and considered as part of an application for conditional use permit.
1. Beds. The maximum number of beds for an emergency shelter as a use permitted by right is one hundred (100).
2. Parking. One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per ten (10) beds and one (1) parking space shall be provided per employee on shift during peak operating hours .
Up to five (5) visitor spaces shall be provided for service providers based on the actual need as determined by the city. The City Planner has the authority to require an extra one (1) vehicle parking space per ten (10) beds for emergency shelters establi shed in response to a natural or man -made disaster. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces.
3. Lightin g. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all parking, pedestrian paths, and intake areas, and shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent properties.
4. Management/Security. Support staff and/or security must be present during the hours of operation . Facilities must maintain with the City a written plan of operation to be approved by the City Planner in consultation with the Police Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division and to be complied with at all times. The management shall address, at a minimum:
patron access requirements,
hours of operation,
operating schedule if intended to operate as a short-term shelter, security measures,
litter removal,
on-site management,
staff training,
property maintenance,
neighborhood relations and communication,
noise attenuation,
pet occupancy, if applicable.
5. Length of Stay. The maximum length of stay per individual shall be no longer than six (6) months in a consecutive twelve (12) -month period. Days of stay need not be consecutive.
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6. Pets. I f an emergency shelter chooses to allow pets, they may be unleashed inside only if they are inside a private unit or may be outside within cages or in a protected area. No limit shall be placed on the number of pets that can be maintained.
7. Intake/Waiting Areas. On-site waiting and intake areas shall be enclosed or screened from the public right -of-way and adjacent properties. Queuing of clients shall not be permitted outside of approved waiting and intake areas.
8. Outdoor Activity. An emergency shelter shall designate at least five (5) percent of the site to open or outdoor recreational space, located outside of any required front or street side landscape setback area or parking field. Outdoor activity shall be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Section 17.32.135 Low barrier navigation centers.
A. Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to all low barrier navigation centers as defined in Chapter 17.04.
B. Permits.
1. Low barrier navigation centers are allowed as identified in the Zones Use Matrix included in Table 17.25.030. In addition, low barrier navigation centers are a use requiring a conditional use permit in the R -M-2 and R-M-3 multi-family residential zones and in the QP quasi-public zone.
2. All low barrier navigation centers are required to obtain a site plan review permit in accordance with Chapter 17.28 and are subject to the development standards in subsections (C) and (D) of this section.
C. Site dev elopment standards. The following standards are applicable to any permitted by-right or conditionally allowed low barrier navigation center.
1. A low barrier navigation center may not be located closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to a school (a school is herein defined as an existing or planned public or parochial elementary school, middle school, high school, or licensed day care facility) or another emergency shelter or low barrier navigation center.
2. A low barrier navigation center may not be loca ted closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the front property line of any existing dwelling unit.
3. A low barrier navigation center shall incorporate a six (6) foot height perimeter fencing or wall constructed of either solid material (e.g., concrete block, wood, stucco) or wrought iron if the center is adjacent to any dwelling units. The perimeter fence or wall is only required on sides adjacent to residential uses.
D. Standards for permitted by-right uses. The standards in this subsection must apply to any low barrier navigation center that is a use permitted by right. These standards shall be used as guidelines for any low barrier navigation center that is a use conditionally allowed in other zones, wherein a deviation from any such standard may be reque sted and considered as part of an application for conditional use permit.
1. Beds. The maximum number of beds for a low barrier navigation center as a use permitted by right is one hundred (100).
2. Parking. One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per ten (10) beds and one (1) parking space shall be provided per employee on shift during peak operating hours .
Up to five (5) visitor spaces shall be provided for service providers based on the actual need as determined by the city. A covered and secur ed area for bicycle parking shall 491
be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces.
3. Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided in all parking, pedestrian paths , and intake areas, and shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent properties.
4. Management/Security. Support staff and/or security must be present during the hours of operation. Facilities must maintain with the City a written plan of operation to be approved by the City Planner in consultation with the Police Department and Neighborhood Preservation Division and to be complied with at all times. The management shall address, at a minimum:
patron access requirements,
hours of operation,
security measures,
litter removal,
on-site management,
staff training,
property maintenance,
neighborhood relations and communication,
noise attenuation,
pet occupancy, if applicable.
5. On-site requirements. A low barrier navigation center shall include on-site area where referral services are provided to assist clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income.
6. Pets. If a low barrier navigation center chooses to allow pets, they may be unleashed inside only if they are inside a private unit or may be outside within cages or in a protected area. No limit shall be placed on the number of pets that can be maintained.
7. Intake/Waiting Areas. On-site waiting and intake areas shall be enclosed or screened from the public right -of-way and adjacent properties. Queuing of clients shall not be permitted outside of approved waiting and intake areas.
8. Outdoor Activity. A low barrier navigation center shall designate at least five (5) percent of the site to open or outdoor recreational space, located outside of any required front or street side landscape setback area or parking field. Outdoor activity shall be allowed only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Chapter 17.52 Quasi-Public Zone
Section 17.52.030 Conditional uses.
J. Emergency shelters, subject to Section 17.32.130;
K. Low barrier navigation centers, subject to Section 17.32.135; L. Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner.
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ATTACHMENT #2
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT 2020-2023
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT BY ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT
Phase 1
HE Program 1.3 SENIOR HOUSING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BY RIGHT The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow senior housing development in accordance with the density for the underlying general plan land use district as a by-right use in all residential zone districts and in the downtown mixed use zone district.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
HE Program 3.22 MOBILE HOME PARKS IN HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow mobile home parks as a conditionally allowed use in the R -M-3 zone in accordance with the density prescribed in the General Plan land use district.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
HE Program 5.9 EMPLOYEE HOUSING ALLOWED WHERE RAISING OF HORTICULTURAL ITEMS
ALLOWED
The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that employee housing is permitted as a by right use in areas where agricultural activities are also an allowed use, in conformance with Health and Safety Code commencing at Section 17020. Alternately, the City may revise the Zoning Ordinance to address the allowed use of agriculture activities in non-residential zone districts.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
HE Program 5.10 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, TRANSITIONAL /
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND EMPLOYEE HOUSING ALLOWED IN ALL ZONES PERMITTING SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENCES
The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units, adult overnight residential care facilities, transitional / supportive housing, and employee housing as allowed uses in all zoning designations where single-family residences are respectively permitted or conditionally allowed.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
HE Program 5.11 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ALLOWED AS BY RIGHT USE The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow permanent supportive housing, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2162 and Article 11 commencing with Government Code Section 65650, as a use by right in all zoning designations where multi-family residential used and mixed uses are respectively permitted or conditionally allowed.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
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HE Program 5.12 LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS ALLOWED AS BY RIGHT USE The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow low barrier navigation centers, in accordance with Assembly Bill 101 and Article 12 commencing with Government Code Section 65660, as a use by right in all zoning designations where mixed uses and non-residential zones allowing multi-family residential uses are respectively permitted or conditionally allowed.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment within one year of Housing Element certification.
Phase 2
HE Program 2.6 DOWNTOWN AND MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BY RIGHT The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow residential development as a by right use in the Downtown Mixed Use zone district, in accordance with the density prescribed in the General Plan Land Use district, subject to performance standards. In addition, the City shall examine and consider allowing residential development as a by right use in the Conditional Mixed Use and Neighborhood Commercial zone districts while addressing issues of geographical location, segmentation, and performance standards.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment and study within one year of Housing Element certification.
HE Program 3.19 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW The City shall review and amend its Zoning Ordinance to ensure that its density bonus regulations remain consistent with state law (Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918) . This program includes the addition of a housing unit replacement program subject to the req uirements of Government Code Section 65915(c)(3). The replacement program would be subject to sites identified in the site inventory where any new development (residential, mixed-use or non-residential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restri cted for the use of lower -income households at any time during the previous five years.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020 and ongoing
Quantified Objective: Complete review of state law and complete ordinance amendments, as necessary, within one year of Housing Element certification. Any applications received for density bonuses that are found to be consistent with state law shall be processed and implemented immediately.
HE Program 5.3 EMERGENCY SH ELTERS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPANSION OF ALLOWED USE
The City shall examine and make a recommendation of other zone districts where emergency shelters may be allowed as a by right (permitted) use or as a conditionally allowed use and shall develop per formance standards for use in association with emergency shelters. Upon public review and approval by the legislative body, the City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to emergency shelters.
Responsibility: Community Development Department
Funding: General Fund
Timeframe: 2020
Quantified Objective: Complete Ordinance Amendment and study within one year of Housing Element certification.
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0127 Agenda Date: 4/4/2022 Agenda #: 1.
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