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KARYL MATSUMOTO
Mayor
RICHARD GARBARINO
Vice Mayor
MARK ADDIEGO
Councilman
PRADEEP GUPTA
Councilman
LIZA NORMANDY
Councilwoman
FRANK RISSO
City Treasurer
KRISTA MARTINELLI
City Clerk
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City Manager
STEVEN T. MATTAS
City Attorney
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation recognizing May 4-10 as Public Service Recognition Week accepted by Mich
Mercado, Interim Human Resources Director.
• Proclamation recognizing May as Asian Pacific Heritage Month accepted by the South San
Francisco Asian Alliance.
• Proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month accepted by Beverly Karnatz of
Rotary Plaza.
• Proclamation recognizing April 20 – 26, 2014 as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector
Control Awareness Week accepted by Christopher Cairo, Trustee of the San Mateo County
Mosquito and Vector Control District.
• Video; State of the County, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
For those wishing to address the City Council on any Agenda or non-agendized item, please complete a Speaker Card
located at the entrance to the Council Chamber’s and submit it to the City Clerk. Please be sure to indicate the Agenda
Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. California law prevents the City Council from taking
action on any item not on the Agenda (except in emergency circumstances). Your question or problem may be referred
to staff for investigation and/or action where appropriate or the matter may be placed on a future Agenda for more
comprehensive action or a report. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address
(optional) for the Minutes. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Thank you for
your cooperation.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve City Council minutes for the meeting of April 9, 2014.
2. Motion confirming payment registers for April 23, 2014.
3. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract Extension with
Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for parking citation processing. (Jim Steele, Finance Director)
4. Waive reading and adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code to prohibit superstore
uses city-wide and grocery and supermarket uses in the East of 101 area. (Tony Rozzi,
Associate Planner)
5. Resolution awarding the construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of Petaluma,
California for the South San Francisco (SSF) Sharrow and Striping Program (Project No.
tr1205), in an amount not to exceed $35,900. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 2014
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6. Resolution accepting a $200,000 grant awarded to the City from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC), supporting the South San Francisco Caltrain Station
Pedestrian and Bicycle Underpass Planning Project, and submitting an allocation request
package to MTC to authorize future grant reimbursements covered. (Brian McMinn, Public
Works Director)
7. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $31,200 in grant funding from the National
Recreation and Park Association to support children's health in the after school recreation
programs and amending the Parks and Recreation Department 2013-14 operating budget.
(Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation, Director)
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Resolution awarding the construction contract to Southland Construction Management, Inc.
of Pleasanton, California for the Retail Space Tenant Improvements at 636 El Camino Real
in an amount not to exceed $449,909; amending the 2013-2014 Capital Improvement
Program to include the project and appropriating a project budget in the amount of $500,000
from City Housing Funds. (Alin Lancaster, Community Development Specialist)
9. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of
San Mateo for a new animal care shelter. (Kathy Mount, Interim Assistant City Manager).
PUBLIC HEARING
10. 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program and resolution approving the City's 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan; authorizing
submittal of the City’s 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan and all other required documents to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); authorizing a budget
transfer to incorporate the CDBG and HOME administrative funds into the 2014-2015
operating budget; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and
certifications necessary to secure and award CDBG and HOME administrative funds for the
City. ( Alin Lancaster, Community Development Specialist)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. City Selection Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
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Government Code Section 54957.5
SB 343
Agenda 04.26.2014
Item # 8
April 22, 2014
VIA EMAIL, FAX AND US MAIL
Anton Kalafati, President
B Side Construction
1940 Union Street, Unit #9
Oakland, CA 94607
fax: 510.451.7517
[email protected]
Re: Response to Bid Protest for Retail Tenant Space Improvements at 636 El
Camino Real, Project No. 101302, Bid No. 2553
Dear Mr. Kalafati:
Thank you for your letter dated April, 21, 2014. This letter is sent on behalf of the City of
South San Francisco ("City") in response to your correspondence regarding a bid protest by
B Side Construction (“B Side”) on the Retail Tenant Space Improvements at 636 El Camino
Real Project, Project No. 101302, Bid No. 2553 (“Project”). In your letter, you contend that
the lowest apparent bidder, Southland Construction Management, Inc. (“Southland”)
submitted a non-responsive bid because it listed subcontractors that will complete more than
fifty percent (50%) of the total contract price.
We have carefully reviewed your bid protest and consulted with our City Attorney’s office.
Upon review, we have determined that the apparent low bidder’s bid is responsive and
hereby reject your bid protest. The requirement to have at least 50% of the contract work
performed by the prime contractor was deleted by Bid Addendum #3, which is attached to
this letter as Attachment A. Bid Addendum #3 was posted on ebidboard and was distributed
to all entities on the plan holders list via email, in the same manner that all addenda were
distributed. This is consistent with City practices. Further, in the bid proposal that B Side
submitted to the City, B Side included a signed copy of all Bid Addenda. B Side’s signed Bid
Addendum #3 is attached to this email as Attachment B. Lastly, the City has confirmed that
the lowest apparent bidder has complied with all bid requirements, including that any
portion of the work in excess of one-half of one-percent to be performed by subcontractors
has been listed in the designation of subcontractors form.
Further, while we do not agree that there is a bid irregularity here, to the extent that it may
exist, public entities have some discretion in interpreting and enforcing their bidding rules,
including the right to waive inconsequential bid irregularities. Further, to the extent that a
bid irregularity may exist, the City clearly has right in interpreting and enforcing its bidding
rules and has the sole discretion to waive inconsequential bid irregularities. In this instance,
any purported bid irregularities would not affect the amount of the bid submitted by the
lowest responsible bidder. The court in McM Construction, Inc. v. City and County of San
Francisco ("McM") (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 359 at 369 held that the rule of strict compliance
B Side Construction
April 22, 2014
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with bidding requirements does not preclude a contracting entity from waiving
inconsequential deviations, providing: “… [T]he deviation must be capable of facilitating
corruption or extravagance, or likely to affect the amount of bids …” Id. at 370. This
affirms the court’s analysis two years earlier in Ghilotti Construction Co. v. City of Richmond
(1996), 45 Cal.App.4th 897, 209:
[I]t is further well established that a bid which substantially
conforms to a call for bids may, though it is not strictly
responsive, be accepted if the variance cannot have affected the
amount of the bid or given a bidder an advantage or benefit not
allowed other bidders or, in other words, if the variance is
inconsequential.
Finally, staff has taken your bid and bid protest seriously. The City is committed to
providing all bidders a fair opportunity to bid on and be awarded its numerous projects. It is
in the City's best interest to have a robust bidding environment. To that end, staff has
worked and continues to work diligently towards making sure all bids are handled
consistently and fairly.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Very Truly Yours,
Armando Sanchez
Housing Consultant
City Of South San Francisco
cc: Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer
Jason Rosenberg, Assistant City Attorney
Staff Report
DATE: April 23, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick O’Keeffe, Economic & Community Development Consultant
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S 2014-2015 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S 2014-2015 ONE
YEAR ACTION PLAN; AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY’S 2014-
2015 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD); AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER TO INCORPORATE THE
CDBG AND HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS INTO THE 2014-2015
OPERATING BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO
SECURE AND AWARD CDBG AND HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS FOR
THE CITY
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council hear public testimony on the City’s 2014-2015 One
Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and adopt
the resolution approving the City's 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan; authorizing submittal of
the City’s 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan and all other required documents to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); authorizing a budget transfer to
incorporate the CDBG and HOME administrative funds into the 2014-2015 operating budget;
and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and certifications necessary to
secure and award CDBG and HOME administrative funds for the City.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The purpose of this public hearing is to hear public comments on the City’s proposed 2014-2015
One Year Action Plan (Action Plan) for the CDBG Program (See attached Draft Action Plan). The
Action Plan assesses the City’s housing, community and economic development needs and available
resources while outlining a strategy on how to address those needs. The Action Plan also includes the
CDBG and HOME Administrative funded grant allocations to non-profit agencies for fiscal year
(FY) 14-15.
The Plan has been available for a 30 day public comment period since March 22, 2014 and notice of
its availability was published in the San Mateo County Times on that date. Federal legislation
Staff Report
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014-2015 ONE
YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
April 23, 2014
Page 2 of 4
requires citizen participation in all phases of the development of an action plan; accordingly, two
public hearings were scheduled. The first hearing was held on March 12, 2014 to obtain citizens’
views on housing, community, and economic needs. The second and final hearing is to hear final
public comments on and adopt the City’s Action Plan. This public hearing was announced in the San
Mateo County Times on March 22, 2014. This is also the final public hearing regarding funding
allocations for the 2014-15 fiscal year.
Furthermore, the City is a member of the San Mateo County HOME Consortium for the purpose
of securing federal funding. The City submits its Action Plan as a component of the County’s
Action Plan. As such, the County’s Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2014.
FUNDING AVAILABLE
The City Council reviewed all funding requests and heard public commentary at the March 12,
2014 City Council meeting. During the public hearing fourteen (14) people representing thirteen
(13) of the non-profits seeking CDBG or HOME administrative funds provided commentary on
their programs and thanked the City Council for their support.
The City’s FY 14-15 entitlement amount is $417,249 or approximately a one percent (1%) reduction
from the prior year. Additionally, the City is budgeting $200,000 in prior years’ uncommitted
funds/program income along with an estimated $35,000 in program income estimated to be received
during FY 14-15. This gives the City a CDBG budget of $652,249 for FY 14-15 (See Attachment A).
Pursuant to federal spending limitations, a total of 15% of the entitlement amount plus 15% of prior
year program income (from FY 13-14) may be allocated to nonprofit organizations for public service
activities. The City’s total spending limit for public services (entitlement plus program income) is
$69,602 for next year. Last year, the City allocated $77,898 for public service activities.
CDBG administration costs (City staff time to administer the grant) also have a mandated spending
limitation of 20% of the entitlement amount plus 20% of estimated current year program income
(from FY 14-15). The spending limitation for administrative costs is $90,450.These spending limits
are mandated by congressional statute and may not be exceeded with CDBG funds.
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Council CDBG Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) met on March 18, 2014 and prepared
funding recommendations for the City Council (See Attachment B). At its discretion, the City
Council may adopt or modify the CDBG Subcommittee’s preliminary funding recommendations.
•Public Service Activities
The Subcommittee recommends that the following eight non-profits receive public service
funding. Please also note that the 2014-15 Request for Proposals stipulated a $10,000 grant
minimum. However, due to the reduction in public service funds available, the
Subcommittee recommends making three exceptions to this minimum for Legal Aid Society,
PARCA and Star Vista (see below).
Staff Report
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014-2015 ONE
YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
April 23, 2014
Page 3 of 4
Public Service Recommendations
CORA $10,000
Health Mobile $10,000
Hip Housing $10,000
Legal Aid Society $ 5,000
PARCA $ 7,000
Rape Trauma Services $10,000
Samaritan House $10,000
Star Vista $ 7,000
TOTAL $69,000
•Housing Activities
The Subcommittee recommends funding the following minor home repair programs along
with the City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Minor Home Repair Recommendations
CID $10,000
El Concilio $10,000
Rebuilding Together – Nat’l Rebuild Day $12,000
Rebuilding Together –Safe at Home $25,000
TOTAL $57,000
City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Subcommittee recommends allocation $223,000 for the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program, which assists low and moderate-income homeowners with
housing loans and/or grants to rehabilitate their homes.
•Downtown Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvement Projects
Pursuant to the February 19, 2014 City Council Study Session on economic development, the
City Council has decided to shift its CDBG priorities towards revitalizing the downtown. At
the Study Session staff proposed that the City Council allocate CDBG funding towards
Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvements in the downtown. This funding would include
the reallocation of funding historically designated for the City-Sponsored Commercial
Rehabilitation Program (i.e. Downtown Façade Improvement Program), which is
recommended to be funded by General Fund dollars instead in FY 14-15. The Subcommittee
agreed with the proposal and therefore is recommending that $200,000 in CDBG funding be
allocated for ROW projects.
HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS/FAIR HOUSING
The County of San Mateo (“County”) HOME Consortium provides the City one percent (1%) of its
federal HOME entitlement amount on a yearly basis for administration costs. The City has targeted
these funds for fair housing activities since the CDBG regulations require the City to affirmatively
further fair housing and fair housing activities can only be funded from administration or public
RESOLUTION NO.____
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S 2014-2015 ONE YEAR
ACTION PLAN; AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY’S 2014-2015
ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER TO
INCORPORATE THE CDBG AND HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS
INTO THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND
CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO SECURE AND AWARD CDBG AND
HOME ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS FOR THE CITY
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval and submittal, as presented to the City Council at
its April 23, 2014 meeting, of the City’s 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan and all other required
documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize a budget transfer to
incorporate Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) and HOME administrative funds into
the 2014-2015 operating budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
all documents and certifications necessary to secure and award CDBG and HOME administrative
funds for the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby:
1.Approves the City’s 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan, attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit C.
2.Authorizes submittal of the City’s 2014-2015 One Year Action Plan and all other required
documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3.Authorizes a budget transfer to incorporate the CDBG and HOME administrative funds into
the 2014-2015 operating budget.
4.Authorizes the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to secure and award CDBG
and HOME administrative funds for the City consistent with the direction provided by the
City Council.
* * * * * *
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a City Council meeting held on the 23rd day of
April, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: ____________________________________________________________
NOES: _____________________________________________________________
ABSTAIN: _____________________________________________________________
ABSENT: _____________________________________________________________
ATTEST: _______________________________
Clerk
2256939.1
CDBG Amount ($)
FY 14-15 Entitlement 417,249
Prior Years Uncommitted Funds & Program Income 200,000
Estimated FY 14-15 Program Income 35,000
Total652,249
HOME
HOME Administrative Funds 8,569
TOTAL FUNDS (ALL SOURCES)660,818
PUBLIC SERVICES1
15 % of FY 14-15 Entitlement 62,587
15% of Prior Year Program Income (FY 13-14)2 7,015
Total Public Service Limit69,602
CDBG ADMINISTRATION3
20% of FY 14-15 Entitlement83,450
20% of Estimated FY 14-15 Program Income7,000
Total Administration Limit 90,450
PUBLIC SERVICES
CORA 10,000
Health Mobile 10,000
Hip Housing 10,000
Legal Aid Society 5,000
PARCA 7,000
Rape Trauma Services Center 10,000
Samaritan House 10,000
Star Vista 7,000
Subtotal69,000
ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration 90,450
MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAMS
CID - Housing Accessibility Modification (HAM) Prog 10,000
El Concilio - Peninsula Minor Home Repair 10,000
Rebuilding Together - National Rebuilding Day 12,000
Rebuilding Together - Safe at Home 25,000
Subtotal57,000
CITY SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
City Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program 223,000
Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvements 200,000
Subtotal423,000
TOTAL CDBG BUDGET639,450
HOME FUNDS/FAIR HOUSING
Project Sentinel 8,569
TOTAL BUDGET648,019
2 FY 13-14 Program Income (as of March 19, 2014) is 46,765.36$
Attachment A
FY 14-15 BUDGET
3 The maximum spending limit for administration is equal to 20% of
entitlment plus 20% of program income from FY 14-15. CDBG
Administration funds are used to for City staff time to administer the
CDBG program.
Community Development Block Grant Program
2014-2015 FUNDS AVAILABLE
SPENDING LIMITS FOR CDBG FUNDS
2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET
1 The maximum spending limit for public services is equal to 15% of
entitlement plus 15% of prior year program income (FY 13-14)
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Organization Program
FY 13-14
Amount
Received
FY 14-15
Amount
Requested
CDBG
Subcommittee
Recommendation
#PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
1 Bay Area Legal Aid Domestic Violence Legal Safety Net10,000$ 15,000$ -$
2 CORA CORA Emergency Shelter Program N/A10,000$ 10,000$
3 Health Mobile Dental Care for Children 10,000$ 17,000$ 10,000$
4 HIP Housing Home Sharing Program N/A10,000$ 10,000$
5 John Papan Memorial John's Closet 5,000$ 5,000$ -$
6Latino Commission Entre Familia Community Services N/A20,000$ -$
7 Legal Aid Society Homesavers N/A10,000$ 5,000$
8 Parca Family Support Services N/A10,000$ 7,000$
9 Peninsula Family Service Leo J Ryan Child Development Center N/A10,000$ -$
10 Rape Trauma Services Center Sexual Assault Services 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
11Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterRedwood City Entrepreneurship TrainingN/A25,000$ -$
12 Salvation Army Rental Assistance Program 24,000$ 48,000$ -$
13 Samaritan House Safe Harbor N/A10,000$ 10,000$
14 Sitike Counseling Center Counseling 8,898$ 10,000$ -$
15 StarVista Transitional Housing Placement Plus N/A15,000$ 7,000$
16 Youth Service Bureau Latino Parents Group 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Subtotal 77,898$ 235,000$
$ 69,602
#MINOR HOME REPAIR
17CID Housing Accessibility Modification 13,500$ 13,500$ 10,000$
18El Concilio of San Mateo County Peninsula Minor Home Repair N/A50,000$ 10,000$
19Rebuilding Together PeninsulaNational Rebuilding Day 10,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$
20Rebuilding Together PeninsulaSafe at Home 20,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$
Subtotal 43,500$ 100,500$ 57,000$
$ 60,000
#FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES
21Project Sentinel Fair Housing 8,901$ 10,000$ 8,569$
$ 8,569
#
22City of South San Francisco CDBG Administration 94,260$ 90,450$ 90,450$
$ 90,450
#
23City of South San Francisco Public Right of Way Improvements*N/A200,000$ 200,000$
24City of South San Francisco City-Sponsored Housing Rehab Prog**275,000$ 220,000$ 223,000$
Subtotal 275,000$ 420,000$ 423,000$
$ 432,197
Total Funds Requested855,950$
Total Funds Available660,818$
*The amount requested for Public ROW Improvements does not included staffing costs to manage the projects
** The amount request for the City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program does include staffing costs to administer the program
$ 648,019
CDBG ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Funds Available for Minor Home Repair Programs
CDBG Funds Available for Housing Rehabilitation & Public Right of Way Projects
CITY-SPONSORED HOUSING & PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PROJECTS
HOME Funds Available for Fair Housing Activities
69,000$
CDBG Funds Available for Public Service Activities
CDBG Funds Available for CDBG Administration
FY 14-15 CDBG Subcommittee Recommendations
Attachment B
Community Development Block Grant Program
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FY 2014-2015
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Lead Agency:
City of South San Francisco
Department of Economic and
Community Development
Prepared by:
Housing and Economic
Development Division
Adopted April 23, 2014 by Resolution #______
Attachment C
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Annual Action Plan
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Table of Contents
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................................ 2
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) .......................................................................................... 6
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ....................................................................................... 7
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ......................................................................................... 17
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1, 2) ............................................................................ 21
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) ................................................................. 24
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) ............................................................................................................. 27
AP-38 Project Summary .............................................................................................................................. 29
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) .................................................................................... 36
AP-75 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(j) ....................................................... 37
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) .................................................................................................... 39
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.420, 91.220(I)(1,2,4) ............................................................. 42
Attachment A - CDBG FY 14-15 Budget………………………………………….…………………………………………………….. 43
Attachment B - Notification Efforts …………………………………………………………………………………………….………..44
Attachment C - Public Comments……………….……………………………………….………………………………….…………… 69
Attachment D - Local Target Area Map……………….……………………………………….………………………….…………… 91
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AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of South San
Francisco (City) to prepare an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) in order to receive federal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
HUD Programs have three basic goals to assist extremely low, very-low, and low income
persons by:
1. Providing decent and affordable housing;
2. Providing a suitable living environment; and
3. Expanding economic opportunities
The City's Action Plan for fiscal year 2014-2015, in conjunction with its Five Year Consolidated
Plan (2013-2018), furthers these goals by assessing the housing and community development
needs and resources of the City and outlines a strategy on how it plans to address those needs.
The City is also a participating jurisdiction in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium and
therefore submits its federal application for funding as part of the HOME Consortium. See
Attachment A for a summary of funds available and proposed activities.
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan:
The City's Action Plan identifies the following needs and has developed goals and activities that
address both the City’s needs and further HUD's program goals:
Need: Affordable Housing
Goal: Increase, maintain, and improve the supply of affordable housing for low to moderate
income individuals and families.
Activities: The City will use CDBG funds for affordable housing rehabilitation, minor home
repair programs, and accessibility modifications. Additionally, the City will continue to
administer its existing First Time Home Buyer Loans and Below Market Rate Housing units.
Need: Public Services
Goal: Provide public services to improve the quality of life for low-income individuals and
families, including those at risk of becoming homeless and special needs populations.
Activities: The City will allocate 15% of its current year entitlement grant and 15% of prior year
program income to the following public services: Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse
(CORA), Health Mobile, HIP Housing, Legal Aid Society, Parca, Rape Trauma Services Center,
Samaritan House, and Star Vista.
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Need: Economic Development
Goal: Sustain and/or increase the level of business and economic activity in areas that serve or
have a high percentage of low-income residents.
Activities: For FY 14-15, the City will use CDBG funding for public Right of Way (ROW)
beautification projects in the Downtown Area which is a low income target area. Projects may
include new benches, trash cans, tree lighting, pedestrian walkways, and landscaping. This is a
low cost way of making a visual difference in the look and feel of the City’s Downtown. These
efforts will also help retain and attract new patrons of the Downtown.
Additionally, to supplement these projects, the City will leverage $200,000 in General Fund
money to support its existing Commercial Rehabilitation Program. In prior years, the City used
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding to provide large scale rehabilitation loans to Downtown
business along with using CDBG funding for small loans and grants for business undertaking
façade improvements. However, due to the loss of RDA funding and dwindling CDBG funding
these programs have been minimal in the last couple of years. In order to make a larger impact
on the Downtown, the City decided to resume making larger-scale tenant improvement loans
and to expand its existing façade program. Therefore, the City has allocated General Fund
money to reinvigorate the program. Also in order to make the program more flexible, the City is
only using General Fund money and has reallocated the CDBG funding that has historically been
designated for commercial rehabilitation Program to ROW projects instead.
Need: Homeless services and housing
Goal: Provide service-enriched shelter and housing for homeless families and individuals.
Activities: The City will provide CDBG funding under the public service category to Samaritan
House. Samaritan House operates the Safe Harbor Shelter, which is a 90 bed homeless shelter
located in South San Francisco that provides both emergency and transitional housing for
homeless women and men 18 years and older. The City will also continue to work with the
Homeless Outreach Team or Field Crisis Team (FCT), as it is known in South San Francisco, to
move the most difficult, long term homeless/transient individuals out of the Downtown area by
placing them in emergency shelters and connecting them with County medical and
rehabilitation services. This includes the City’s participation on the FCT’s Case Manager Group
and Homeless Steering Committee.
Evaluation of past performance:
During the course of the City's prior Five Year Consolidated Plan (2008-2013), the City carried
out a strategic plan which sought to increase and maintain the supply of affordable housing in
the City and to improve the community. Over the five year period, the City used RDA and CDBG
funds to increase and maintain the City's affordable housing stock, including the construction of
109 affordable units along a transit corridor. RDA funds were also utilized to support family and
individual homeless shelters and homeless services in the area. CDBG funds were used to
support the City's Housing and Commercial Rehabilitation Programs. The City leveraged both
CDBG and RDA funds to support minor home repair and accessibility modification programs,
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which has helped maintain existing affordable housing and improved living conditions for
residents. The City also made efforts to improve the community by funding numerous non-
profit organizations that provided a wide variety of public services which included: child care,
senior services, battered spouse services, youth services, general social services, and disabled
services.
Last year, FY 13-14, marked the first year of the City’s current Five Year Consolidated Plan
(2013-2018) and during that time, the City made great strides in addressing the needs of the
community. For example, the City provided funding for public services to Bay Area Legal Aid,
Health Mobile, John’s Closet, Rape Trauma Services Center, the Salvation Army, Sitike
Counseling Center, and the Youth Service Bureau. Additionally, CDBG funds were used for
housing rehabilitation activities such as CID’s Housing Accessibility Modification Program and
Rebuilding Together Peninsula’s Safe at Home and National Rebuilding Day Programs. The City
also provided assistance through its Housing Rehabilitation Program and undertook a multi-
family housing rehabilitation project at the Sundial Apartments.
The City also worked toward improving the downtown area by providing facade improvements
to downtown businesses through its Commercial Rehabilitation Program. Beyond funding
programs, the City also increased coordination with other jurisdictions to streamline processes
in order to better serve the community.
While the City made strong efforts to increase and maintain the supply of affordable housing
and to improve the community, it faced many challenges, especially with the dissolution of
RDAs and declining CDBG funding. The City was forced to cut many programs that were
traditionally funded by the City and will continue to face funding challenges during the
implementation of the current Five Year Consolidated Plan and Action Plan.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process:
The citizen participation process for the FY 2014-15 Action Plan has been executed as follows:
Public Hearings: The City conducted a Community Development Needs Assessment
Public Hearing before the City Council on March 12, 2014, asking the public to comment
on the housing, community and economic development needs of the City. A total of 14
public comments were received during this hearing. Additionally, the City will hold a
second public hearing on April 23, 2014 to make final funding allocations and to adopt
this Action Plan.
A 30-day Public Review: was held from March 22, 2014 through April 23, 2014.
Public Notices: Public Notices for the two hearings were published in the San Mateo
County Times on February 25, 2014, and March 22, 2014. On December 13, 2013, the
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City published a notice for the Request for Proposals for CDBG Funds for FY 14-15 (See
Attachment B – Notification Efforts).
Online Outreach: In November 2013, the City launched a series of online discussions on
SSF Connect, the City’s online engagement website (www.ssfconnect.com) asking for
citizen input on what kinds of social services and housing are needed in the City. An
announcement was posted on the City’s Civic Alerts page and emails were sent to SSF
Connect members to encourage citizen participation in the surveys. The results of this
outreach are included in Attachment C – Public Comments.
Summary of public comments:
The City received written comments from the City's online outreach on SSF Connect as well as
verbal comments at the needs assessment public hearing. These comments are provided as
Attachment C to the plan.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them:
TBD
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan:
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Housing and Economic
Development (HED)
CDBG Administrator SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Housing and Economic
Development (HED)
HOPWA Administrator N/A N/A
HOME Administrator SAN MATEO COUNTY Department of Housing
HOPWA-C Administrator N/A N/A
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative:
The City of South San Francisco’s Housing and Economic Development Division (HED) under the
Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) is the lead public agency
responsible for developing and implementing the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plans. HED administers the City’s Community Development Block Grant and HOME
administrative funds. HED is responsible for many of the activities and programs identified in
the Consolidated Plan and this Action Plan including the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program
and public right of way improvement projects.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information:
City of South San Francisco
Housing and Economic Development Division
400 Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Tel: (650) 829-6620
Fax: (650) 829-6623
www.ssf.net
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
Introduction:
The City of South San Francisco consulted with a wide variety of local non-profit organizations,
the Continuum of Care (CoC), the San Mateo County Housing Authority, the South San
Francisco Housing Authority, the San Mateo County Department of Health, other City
departments, the South San Francisco Downtown Task Force, and other community
stakeholders in order to develop its Five Year Consolidated Plan. Further, many of the local
non-profit organizations also produce reports and guides concerning the needs of the
demographic they serve; this information is also utilized in the plan development.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)):
During this Action Plan period, the City will work on strengthening its relationships with
organizations that serve the public, especially low-income residents. Specific efforts will
include:
• Continue working with the County of San Mateo and other entitlement jurisdictions to
coordinate and streamline CDBG processes
• Continue participating in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium
• Work closely with non-profit social service providers, the County, other entitlement
jurisdictions, the School District, and other community providers to coordinate the
delivery of services to residents
• Fund non-profit organizations serving low-income residents
• Work with non-profit organizations and private developers to build and/or maintain
affordable housing
• Work with businesses and the Chamber of Commerce on downtown beautification and
other projects to improve the Downtown
• Work with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to better coordinate homeless services
• Work with the Homeless Outreach Team or Field Crisis Team (FCT), as it is known in
South San Francisco, to move the most difficult, long term homeless/transient
individuals out of the Downtown area by placing them in emergency shelters and
connecting them with County medical and rehabilitation services. This includes the
City’s participation on the FCT’s Case Manager Group and Homeless Steering
Committee.
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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness:
The City of South San Francisco has a seat on the Continuum of Care (CoC) Steering Committee
and is involved in all CoC decision-making. The CoC Steering Committee is the organized group
that guides the implementation of San Mateo County's housing and services system for the
homeless. The CoC undertakes a wide range of efforts to meet the needs of homeless persons
and those at risk of homelessness:
Chronically Homeless: The CoC has created a multi-disciplinary, bilingual, Homeless Outreach
Team (HOT) to conduct intensive outreach and engagement with unsheltered and chronically
homeless people throughout the County. In the City of South San Francisco a HOT or Field Crisis
Team (FCT), as it is known in South San Francisco, was implemented in FY 2013-14. City staff,
police, and elected officials actively participate in the FCT’s Case Manager Group and Homeless
Steering Committee. The FCT helps homeless people move as quickly as possible into
permanent housing and provides ongoing support to ensure their transition is successful.
Additionally, the CoC has also been steadily adding new chronically homeless beds to the
housing inventory. Over the next ten years, the CoC will pursue the strategies outlined in
HOPE, the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Strategies for increasing the supply of permanent
supportive housing include: (1) pursue education and advocacy with local jurisdictions on
removing land-use barriers, creating incentives for development, streamlining permitting and
approval processes, identifying sites appropriate for multi-family rental development, and
adopting ordinances that promote inclusionary zoning for the purpose of adding supportive
housing units within larger affordable housing and market-rate housing developments.; and (2)
the Housing Authority, County Departments, and non-profit developers will seek out
mainstream funding and other local resources to leverage state and federal funding for
supportive housing.
Families with Children: To reduce the number of unsheltered families, the CoC has developed a
rapid re-housing program (which provides short-term rental assistance plus case management
to homeless families). The San Mateo County Human Services Agency is also committed to
preventing families with children from ending up on the street and has provided funding for a
motel voucher program to assist families with children that are waiting to access shelter.
Veterans: The CoC is very concerned about homelessness among veterans. In 2010, the CoC
added the goal of ending veteran homelessness as a top priority in the annual update to HOPE.
The CoC is working with the Veterans Task Force, convened in 2012 by the San Mateo County
Board of Supervisors, to improve county-wide efforts to outreach to homeless and at-risk
veterans, assess their service and housing needs, and help them access needed resources,
including Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers and veterans’ benefits.
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Youth: Addressing the needs of homeless youth is identified as a top priority in the San Mateo
County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Currently, HUD CoC funds are provided to the San
Mateo County Mental Health Association (MHA) to operate its Support and Advocacy for Youth
in Transition (SAYAT) Program, which provides case management and housing
search/stabilization services to homeless youth. The San Mateo County Housing Authority also
has a supply of 25 Family Unification Program (FUP) Vouchers for youth leaving the foster care
system to ensure they do not become homeless.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS:
As mentioned above, the City of South San Francisco has a seat on the Continuum of Care (CoC)
Steering Committee and is involved in all CoC decision-making. The CoC Steering Committee
meets on a quarterly basis to make decisions regarding the planning, funding, and operation of
the CoC. The CoC also has the following subcommittees: HOPE Users Group (HMIS
Subcommittee), Homeless Service Providers Group, Project Performance Group, System Design
Group, and Funding Group/Project Review Panel. Currently, the City sits on the Funding
Group/Project Review Panel which reviews renewal and new projects seeking CoC funding.
In July 2013, the CoC Steering Committee adopted Project Performance Standards for all
program types within the continuum. These standards were developed by the Project
Performance Group based on an analysis of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
data and guided by HUD’s standards set forth in HEARTH and the CoC Interim Regulations.
Additionally, the CoC Steering Committee recently adopted a Project Review and Ranking
Process, for new and renewal project seeking funding from the CoC.
The CoC has also designated the San Mateo County Human Services Agency, Business Systems
Group as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency. As described in
the CoC’s Governance Charter, the CoC, on an annual basis, will review, revise, and approve (as
applicable) the privacy, security, and data quality plans for the HMIS. Additionally, the CoC will
ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients in the HMIS, and ensure that
the HMIS is administered in compliance with HMIS Data Standards. Compliance with HMIS
requirements is also documented in the San Mateo County HMIS Policies and Procedures.
The City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding as the San Mateo County
Department of Housing (DOH) is the only ESG recipient in the County. However, the City does
have a designated spot on the DOH's Housing & Community Development Committee (HCDC)
which advises the County Board of Supervisors on allocating the County's CDBG and HOME
funding. The County DOH coordinates closely with the CoC in regards to the County's ESG, CoC,
and CDBG funding and is also represented on the CoC Steering Committee. The DOH has also
delegated responsibility for management of all ESG funds, plus the portion of the County CDBG
funds used for homeless activities, to the CoC Lead Agency, the San Mateo County Human
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Services Agency (HSA). Management responsibilities include issuing RFPs for ESG funding,
awarding contracts, gathering community input, data analysis, and contract monitoring.
Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations:
The following pages contain a chart detailing the agencies, groups, organizations, and others
who participated.
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1 Agency/Group/Organization Samaritan House
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Samaritan House provided input on homeless needs through its
participation in the City's Field Crisis Team/Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
Samaritan House also provided input on public service needs during the
March 12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
2 Agency/Group/Organization InnVision Shelter Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
InnVision Shelter Network provided input on homeless needs through its
participation in the City's Field Crisis Team/Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
3 Agency/Group/Organization Sitike Counseling Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Sitike Counseling Center provided input on homeless needs through its
participation in the City's Field Crisis Team/Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
4 Agency/Group/Organization Latino Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Latino Commission provided input on homeless needs through its
participation in the City's Field Crisis Team/Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
5 Agency/Group/Organization The Salvation Army - South San Francisco
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Salvation Army provided input on homeless needs through its participation
in the City's Field Crisis Team/Homeless Outreach Team (HOT).
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6 Agency/Group/Organization PARCA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Parca provided input on public service needs during the March 12, 2014
CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Rebuilding Together Peninsula provided input on housing needs during the
March 12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Health Mobile
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Health Mobile provided input on public service needs during the March 12,
2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
9 Agency/Group/Organization HIP Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
HIP Housing provided input on public service needs during the March 12,
2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center provided input on public service
needs during the March 12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Service Bureaus of the YMCA of San Francisco
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Youth Service Bureaus provided input on public service needs during the
March 12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
12 Agency/Group/Organization El Concilio of San Mateo County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
El Concilio provided input on housing needs during the March 12, 2014
CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Cora Support Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
CORA provided input on public service needs during the March 12, 2014
CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Legal Aid Society provided input on public service needs during the March
12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Star Vista
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Star Vista provided input on public service needs during the March 12, 2014
CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Rape Trauma Services Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Rape Trauma Services Center provided input on public service needs during
the March 12, 2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Project Sentinel
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Project Sentinel provided input on public service needs during the March 12,
2014 CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing.
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting:
N/A
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan:
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
San Mateo County
Human Services
Agency
The City has identified the need for homeless services and housing and has set a goal to
provide service enriched shelter and transitional housing for homeless individuals. This
goal overlaps with the goals of the CoC as the CoC seeks to prevent homelessness,
promote self-sufficiency of those that are homeless, and provide diverse homeless
services.
Housing Our People
Effectively (HOPE)
10-year Plan
San Mateo County
Human Services
Agency
The City has identified the need for homeless services and housing and has set a goal to
provide service enriched shelter and transitional housing for homeless individuals. This
goal overlaps with the goals of the HOPE Plan. Some of the HOPE Plan's goals are to
increase homeless housing opportunities and to prevent and end homelessness by
delivering flexible services.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative:
The City of South San Francisco, the County of San Mateo and the other entitlement jurisdictions (Daly City, San Mateo, and
Redwood City) have developed a "CDBG Working Group" which meets regularly to enhance and streamline the CDBG process for
both the jurisdictions and sub-recipients. The work group collectively organizes community forums, requests for proposals, and joint
monitoring of sub-recipients.
Additionally, the work group has implemented the use of standardized applications, reporting, and reimbursement forms for sub-
recipients through a common online grant management system. The work group shares information regarding sub-recipients and
how to handle issues that may arise for the subrecipients such as reporting, invoicing, or actions needed to correct and track
performance.
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
This section provides a summary of citizen participation process/efforts made to broaden
citizen participation.
Summary of citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting:
Pursuant to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the following is a summary of the significant
actions the City undertook in developing this Action Plan:
• November 14, 2013 to January 24, 2014 – A series of online discussion topics regarding
community needs were made available on SSF Connect, the City’s online engagement
website (www.ssfconnect.com)
• December 13, 2013 to January 24, 2014 - CDBG/HOME Admin Funds Application
Available
• January 8, 2014 – Application Assistance Workshop
• January 24, 2014 - Application Deadline
• February 25, 2014 - Public Notice of Community Needs Assessment Hearing was
published in the San Mateo County Times
• March 12, 2014 - Community Needs Assessment Hearing
• March 22, 2014 - Public Notice of Availability of the City's FY 14-15 One Year Action
Plan and Notice of Public Hearing published in the San Mateo County Times
• March 22 to April 23, 2014 - 30 day public comment period on the City's FY 14-15 One
Year Action Plan
• April 23, 2014 - Final funding allocations and Public Hearing on the adoption of the City's
FY 14-15 One Year Action Plan
• May 15, 2014 - Submission of the City's FY 14-15 One Year Action Plan to HUD
The following are specific efforts made to broaden outreach and promote participation. These
efforts to increase citizen participation helped establish and/or reconfirm the City's housing and
community development needs and were used as a basis for setting priorities:
• Public Hearing on Community Needs: On March 12, 2014, the City held a public hearing
to receive comments on the City's housing and community development needs. A public
notice for the hearing was published in the San Mateo County Times. Notice of the
Hearing was also emailed to CDBG applicants and posted on the City's website (See
Attachment B).
• Public Hearing on the Action Plan Adoption: On April 23, 2014, the City held a public
hearing to receive comments on and adopt the City's Action Plan. A public notice for the
hearing was published in the San Mateo County Times on March 22, 2014. Notice of the
Hearing was also emailed to CDBG applicants and posted on the City's website (See
Attachment B).
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• Online Outreach: In November 2013, the City launched a series of online discussions on
SSF Connect, the City’s online engagement website (www.ssfconnect.com), asking for
citizen input on what kinds of social services and housing are needed in the City. An
announcement was posted on the City’s Civic Alerts page and emails were sent to SSF
Connect members to encourage citizen participation in the surveys. The results of this
outreach are included in Attachment C.
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Summary of Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
URL (If
applicable)
1 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
In November 2013, the City
launched a series of online
discussions on SSF Connect, the
City's online engagement website,
asking for citizen input on what
kinds of social services and housing
are needed in the City.
Social Service Needs: The City
received 14 idea posts in regards to
social services. These ideas ranged
from needing affordable housing
and assisted living, to more open
space and more/better youth
programs.
Housing Needs: Respondents said
that developing more affordable
housing was most needed in the
community and that rehabilitation
of rental housing, code
enforcement, homeownership
assistance, and minor home repairs
were the second most needed
housing services in the community.
The City received a total of 36
write-in comments.
Social Service Needs: comments
expressed interest in accessible
and affordable assisted living
options, employment assistance,
youth programs, and increased
citizen participation
Housing Needs: Comments
expressed interest in efforts
toward affordable housing,
multi-family and assisted living
options, assistance for minor
repairs and aesthetic
improvements, and improved
use of vacant lots. A summary of
the survey results and
comments is included in
Attachment C.
N/A www.ssfconn
ect.com
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2 Public
Hearing
Minorities
Non-
English
Speaking
Specify
other
language:
Spanish
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
On March 12, 2014, the City held a
public hearing with the Mayor and
City Council to receive public
comments on the City's housing
and community development
needs. A public notice for the
hearing, written in English and
Spanish, was published in the San
Mateo County Times on February
25, 2014. Notice of the Hearing
was also emailed to CDBG
applicants and posted on the City's
website. See Attachment B. The
City had 14 different people
representing 13 different non-
profit organizations provide public
comments.
All of the public comments
received were in support of
different non-profits seeking
CDBG or HOME Admin funding.
The comments described the
non-profits' programs and their
impact on the community while
also thanking the City Council
for their support. Further
information regarding the
comments is provided in
Attachment C.
N/A http://www.s
sf.net/media/
council.aspx
3 Public
Hearing
Minorities
Non-
English
Speaking
Specify
other
language:
Spanish
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
On April 23, 2014 the City will hold
a public hearing with the Mayor
and City Council to hear public
comments and approve the City's
Action Plan. A public notice for the
hearing, written in English and
Spanish, was published in the San
Mateo County Times on March 22,
2014. Notice of the Hearing was
also emailed to CDBG applicants
and posted on the City's website.
See Attachment B.
TBD TBD http://www.s
sf.net/media/
council.aspx
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.420(b), 91.220(c) (1, 2)
Introduction
The City's FY 14-15 entitlement amount is $417,249 or approximately a one percent (1%) reduction from the prior year. Additionally,
the City is budgeting $200,000 in prior years' uncommitted funds/program income along with an estimated $35,000 in program
income estimated to be received during FY 14-15. This gives the City a CDBG budget of $652,249 for FY 14-15 (See Attachment A).
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
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Funds
Uses
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Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of Con Plan
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Narrative Description
Annual
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Income
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Resources
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CDBG public -
federal
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Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
417,249 35,000 200,000 652,249 0 The City of South San Francisco is an
entitlement jurisdiction and therefore
receives an annual CDBG grant allocation
from HUD.
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Program
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Uses
of Funds
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Available
Reminder
of Con Plan
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General
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public -
local
Economic
Development
200,000 0 0 200,000 0 The City will leverage $200,000 in General
Fund money to support its existing
Commercial Rehabilitation Program. In prior
years, the City used RDA funding to provide
large scale loans to Downtown business
along with using CDBG funds for small loans
and grants for façade improvements.
However, due to the loss of RDA funding
and dwindling CDBG funding, these
programs have been minimal in past years.
In order to make a larger impact, the City
decided to resume making larger tenant
improvement loans and expand its existing
façade program. Therefore, the City has
allocated General Fund money to
reinvigorate the program.
Other –
HOME
Admin
Funds
public -
federal
Other 8,569 0 0 8,569 0 The City of South San Francisco is part of the
San Mateo County HOME Consortium. As a
member of this consortium the City receives
1% of the County's annual HOME allocation
for administrative purposes. The City uses
these funds for fair housing activities.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Leveraging CDBG funds continues to be a greater challenge with the dissolution of
Redevelopment Agencies statewide. In the past, CDBG funds were able to leverage significant
amounts of RDA funding for housing and commercial projects. Cuts to CDBG entitlement
amounts over the last five years have also required the City to cut funding to nearly half of the
public service organizations once provided yearly operating funds. Overall, CDBG funding is not
sufficient to leverage significant funds and now can only be provided as a small match in
attempt to secure what other non-federal funding might be available.
For FY 14-15, the City has made improving the Downtown a priority and will use CDBG to
support public right of way improvements in the Downtown. To supplement these projects, the
City will also leverage $200,000 in General Fund money to support its existing Commercial
Rehabilitation Program. In prior years, the City used RDA funding to provide large scale
rehabilitation loans to Downtown business along with using CDBG funding for small loans and
grants for business undertaking façade improvements. However, due to the loss of RDA funding
and dwindling CDBG funding these programs have been minimal in the last couple of years. In
order to make a larger impact on the Downtown, the City decided to resume making larger-
scale tenant improvement loans and to expand its existing façade program. Therefore, the City
has allocated General Fund money to reinvigorate the program.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Over the years, the City's RDA had acquired several residential and commercial properties
however with the dissolution of RDAs the City is required to sell all its commercial properties
and return all proceeds to the State. On the other hand, the City has been able to maintain its
residential properties. These properties are rented to low income tenants at affordable rates.
The City is also currently working with San Mateo County to rent some of these units to
emancipated foster youth. The City's residential properties provide a source of affordable
housing.
CDBG funds have also helped improve city-owned properties that are used to provide services
to low and moderate income or special needs residents such as parks, libraries, and the senior
center. CDBG funds do not subsidize, in any way, the operations of those city-owned facilities
but provide accessibility and non-routine maintenance improvements.
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Increase,
Maintain, &
Improve
Affordable
Housing
2013 2017 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$280,000
Rental units rehabilitated:
2 Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 40
Household Housing Unit
2 Provide Public
Services to
Improve
Quality of Life
2013 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Public
Services
CDBG:
$69,000
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
424 Persons Assisted
3 Sustain and/or
Increase
Economic
Activity
2013 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Economic
Development
SSF
Downtown
Tracts 6021,
6022
Economic
Development
Services
CDBG:
$200,000
General Funds:
$200,000
Businesses assisted: 2
Businesses Assisted
Other: 3 Other
4 Provide Service-
Enriched
Homeless
Shelters
2013 2017 Homeless Citywide Homeless
Services and
Housing
CDBG:
$10,000
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter: 63
Persons Assisted
Table 6 - Goals Summary
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There is a significant need for service-enriched shelters and transitional housing for both homeless individuals and
families as the City has experienced a significant increase in chronically homeless and transients, especially in the
Downtown. The City will address this need by providing public service funds to Samaritan House. Samaritan House
operates the Safe Harbor Shelter located in South San Francisco, which provides 90 beds to homeless individuals.
The City will also continue to work with the Homeless Outreach Team or Field Crisis Team (FCT), as it is known in
South San Francisco, to move the most difficult, long term homeless/transient individuals out of the Downtown
area by placing them in emergency shelters and connecting them with County medical and rehabilitation services.
This includes the City's participation on the FCT’s Case Manager Group and Homeless Steering Committee.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b)
The City does not receive HOME funds directly from HUD
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The City plans to implement the following projects:
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
• Safe at Home ($25,000) - A year-round program that addresses minor repair needs.
• National Rebuilding Day ($12,000) - RTP utilizes volunteers to rehabilitate homes on
National Rebuilding Day.
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID)
• Housing Accessibility Modification Program ($10,000) - Installs ramps, grab bars, and
other modifications to make a home accessible.
El Concilio
• Peninsula Minor Home Repair ($10,000) - Minor home repairs for low-income
households to make their home eligible for energy/weatherization improvements that
would otherwise not be completed and increase energy and water conservation.
Public Services ($69,000)
• Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) ($10,000) – Emergency shelter for
victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.
• Health Mobile ($10,000) - Free onsite, comprehensive dental care for low-income
children.
• HIP Housing: Home Sharing Program ($10,000) – Facilitates two types of home sharing
arrangements, rent or service exchange, through interviewing and screening clients.
• Legal Aid Society ($5,000) – Legal assistance and advocacy for people losing their homes
or living in substandard conditions.
• Parca ($7,000) - One-on-one and family support to low-income families dealing with
developmental disabilities.
• Rape Trauma Services Center ($10,000) - Mental health services to address the multiple
healing needs of child survivors of sexual trauma.
• Samaritan House ($10,000) - Operates the Safe Harbor Shelter, a 90 bed homeless
shelter that provides emergency and transitional housing for homeless adults.
• Star Vista ($7,000) - Subsidized apartments and case management services for
emancipated foster youth plus essential life skills training.
City Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program ($223,000)
• Housing Rehabilitation Loans - Provides low interest loans to low-income families
for housing alterations and repairs that correct code deficiencies and/or improve the
health and safety of the home.
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• Emergency Repair Vouchers - Provides low-income families grants of up to $2,500 to
make emergency safety and/or code violation repairs.
• Debris Box Vouchers - Provides low-income families with a debris box to clear code
violations and clean up conditions that affect the health, safety or appearance of
properties.
Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvement Projects ($200,000)
• Public Right of Way (ROW) beautification projects are a low cost way of making a visual
difference in the Downtown. These efforts will help retain and attract patrons to
Downtown.
CDBG Administration ($90,450)
• The City will use 20% of its entitlement and 20% of the current year program income to
administer the CDBG program.
Fair Housing ($8,569 HOME Administrative Funds)
Project Sentinel ($8,569)* - Provides comprehensive fair housing services of complaint
investigation, community outreach, and education.
*Note – Project Sentinel's accomplishments are not reported through IDIS
# Project Name
1 Rebuilding Together Peninsula
2 El Concilio of San Mateo County
3 Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID)
4 Public Services
5 City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program
6 Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvement Projects
7 CDBG Administration
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Given the limited funds available, the City prioritizes activities which provide maximum benefits
to the community. The majority of the City’s CDBG funds are allocated to supporting housing
rehabilitation and public right of way improvement projects because they are not restricted by
spending limitations and are highly impactful. A major funding obstacle continues to be
sufficiently supporting the wide variety of crucial public services needed in the City due to
federal spending limits specific to public services. While this need far exceeds the funds
available to provide those services, the City has selected those activities which would be most
effective.
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AP-38 Project Summary
1 Project Name Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase, Maintain, & Improve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $37,000
Description Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) seeks creative and innovative ways to maintain and
improve the supply of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families so that they
can live more independently in safer, cleaner, and healthier environments. The primary
objective of RTP is to preserve affordable housing by providing free home repairs. RTP is
different from other home repair agencies in that the majority of their work is completed by
volunteers.
Target Date 6/30/2015
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
19 extremely low to low income households are estimated to benefit from this activity.
Location Description This program is available citywide.
Planned Activities Safe at Home Minor Home Repair - is a year-round minor home repair program that
addresses minor repair needs before they become more serious safety or deferred
maintenance issues.
National Rebuilding Day - each year on the last Saturday in April, National Rebuilding Day
utilizes groups of volunteers to rehabilitate homes all in one day. Rehabilitation efforts include
yard cleanup, painting, plumbing, window, electrical system, and flooring repair.
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2 Project Name El Concilio of San Mateo County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase, Maintain, & Improve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description El Concilio of San Mateo County provides a wide range of services for underserved
communities. Examples include intervention case management, minor home repairs, language
and job training, health access services, youth involvement programs, and leadership
development.
Target Date 6/30/2015
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
7 extremely low to low income households are estimated to benefit from this activity.
Location Description This program is available citywide.
Planned Activities Peninsula Minor Home Repair Program – Provide minor home repairs to low-income
households to make their home eligible for energy and weatherization improvements that
would otherwise not be completed and increase energy and water conservation.
3 Project Name Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase, Maintain, & Improve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $10,000
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Description Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is an independent living center
that operates the Housing Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program which provides home
accessibility modifications for the disabled. Many of the residents that they serve are elderly
and in need of accessibility modifications such as shower handles, hand held showers, chairs
lifts and railing.
Target Date 6/30/2015
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
19 extremely low to low income households are estimated to be served.
Location Description This program is available citywide.
Planned Activities Housing Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program - provides ramps, rails, grab bars, vertical
lifts and other modifications to make a home accessible. These modifications assist people
with disabilities to remain at home or move back into their home with greater
independence, so they are not forced into skilled nursing or other institutional care.
4 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Public Services to Improve Quality of Life
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $69,000
Description The City will use 15% of its annual entitlement and 15% of its program income to allocate to
non-profit organizations providing public services.
Target Date 6/30/2015
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
487 extremely low to low income individuals are estimated to benefit from the proposed
activities.
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Location Description These programs are available citywide.
Planned Activities FY 2014-2015, the City will fund eight (8) non-profit organizations that provide public services
to low-income South San Francisco residents.
• Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) $10,000: Provides emergency
shelter for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children for up to 6
months.
• Health Mobile $10,000: Provides free onsite, comprehensive dental care to low-
income children at school sites in South San Francisco.
• HIP Housing $10,000: Facilitates two types of home sharing arrangements, rent or
service exchange, through interviewing and screening clients.
• Legal Aid Society $5,000: Legal assistance and advocacy for people threatened with
losing their homes or living in substandard conditions.
• Parca $7,000: Provides one-on-one and family support to low-income families dealing
with developmental disabilities.
• Rape Trauma Services Center $10,000: Provides mental health services to address
multiple healing needs of child survivors of sexual trauma.
• Samaritan House $10,000: Operates the Safe Harbor Shelter, which is a 90 bed
homeless shelter located in South San Francisco that provides both emergency and
transitional housing for homeless adults.
• Star Vista $7,000: Subsidized apartments and case management services for
emancipated foster youth ages 18-25, plus essential life skills training and assistance
for employment or school.
5 Project Name City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase, Maintain, & Improve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
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Funding CDBG: $223,000
Description The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program assists low and moderate-income homeowners with
housing loans and/or grants to rehabilitate their homes. The program is administered by the
City's Housing and Community Development Division and is available citywide. This program
also covers the emergency home repair voucher program and debris box voucher program.
Target Date 6/30/2015
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
It is estimated that 3 to 5 households will benefit from this program.
Location Description This program is available citywide.
Planned Activities Housing Rehabilitation Loans - The City provides low interest loans to low-income families
for housing alterations and repairs that correct code deficiencies and/or improve the health
and safety of the home. Loans are typically issued for things such as roof repair and
replacement; termite clearance repairs; foundation and structural repairs; earthquake
retrofitting; abatement of hazardous materials such as lead and asbestos; repair and/or
upgrading of heating, plumbing and electrical systems; modifications to improve disabled
access; window replacement; interior and exterior painting; etc.
Emergency Repair Voucher Program - This program gives low-income families a grant of up to
$2,500 to make emergency safety and/or code violation repairs such sewer or gas line
damages, leaking roofs, broken windows, etc. The vouchers are administered on an as need
basis and when funds are available.
Debris Box Voucher Program -This program provides low-income families with a debris box in
order to clear code violations and for emergencies. Debris box vouchers are targeted for the
cleanup of conditions that affect the health, safety or appearance of properties. The vouchers
are administered on an as need basis and when funds are available.
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7 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
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Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $90,450
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed:
The City has identified the downtown census tracts of 6021 and 6022 to be a local target area
as more than 50% of residents in this area are considered low to moderate income (see
Attachment D). Additionally, this local target area meets the CDBG Low to Moderate Area
Benefit (LMA) requirements. The City will direct assistance to this area through public right of
way beautification projects in an effort to improve the look and feel of the Downtown. In
addition, a number of public service organizations, are located in the downtown area such as
Sitike Counseling Center, the Latino Commission, and St. Vincent de Paul. The City also funds
improvements to public facilities located in the local target area when budget allows. Last year,
the City funded improvement projects for downtown facilities such as Magnolia Senior Center
and the City Hall Tot Lot. Although the City appropriates some funding to this area, the City also
makes funds available to low income or special needs residents citywide. The City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program, for example, is available to eligible households citywide.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
6021,6022 30%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically:
The City designates the Downtown as a target area for funding services because a majority of
those who reside and/or receive services in this area are low income. Additionally, the
downtown area is the historic area of the City and continues to be a main commercial hub.
Therefore, improvements made to this area, through activities like public right of way
beautification projects, create a citywide benefit.
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AP-75 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
A lack of resources and the current market conditions have presented barriers to affordable
housing. Currently, there is a lack of sufficient federal, state, or county funds to create new
affordable housing. Federal tax credits are very limited and extremely competitive.
Furthermore, the County resources, which consist only of HOME funds, have been drastically
reduced and remain extremely competitive.
Additionally, the recent dissolution of RDAs signifies a tremendous loss of resources available
for affordable housing. In prior years, RDA funds were used to develop numerous affordable
housing units while also bolstering the City's CDBG program. Due to the dissolution of the RDA,
it is now necessary to piece together several years of funding allocations and grants, thus
requiring at least 5 to 7 sources of funds to be able to construct new housing on the Peninsula.
These sources have consequently reduced as well. As such, cities will not be able to meet their
state mandated housing production requirements, especially for affordable housing units,
which require a subsidy of approximately $200,000 per unit to be affordable to low income
households.
In addition to limited resources, the current market conditions have created an unsustainable
housing cost environment due to inflated rents and expensive home/land prices. According to
the 2010 Five-Year ACS data, 6.9% of all residents (includes homeowners and renters) are
paying between 31-50% of their income towards housing costs and 28.5% of residents are
paying more than 50% of their income towards housing; these numbers may be even higher as
the cost burden was not computable for over 50% of residents. This data signifies that over a
third of residents are living in unaffordable housing which in turn is putting them at risk of
becoming homeless. Further, the median value of homes in South San Francisco has nearly
doubled from 2000 at $344,300 to 2010 at $648,500 (2000 Census and 2010 Five-Year ACS
Data). This is an increase of 88% whereas Area Median Income (AMI) only increased by
approximately 33%, from $74,900 in 2000 to $99,400 in 2010 (2000 and 2010 HUD Income
Limits). These expensive home values make it harder for low income families to purchase
affordable homes and gain equity.
While the City actively makes efforts to provide affordable housing to residents, the lack of
resources and market conditions pose as formidable barriers. Therefore, the City is continually
seeking new and innovative ideas to overcome these barriers.
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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 will continue to monitor and identify areas of improvement in its public policies in
order to foster and maintain the supply of affordable housing and to remove barriers to
affordable housing development. The City will also continue to maintain and encourage
affordable housing development by:
• Implementing zoning to ensure there is an adequate supply of land to meet its
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) regional housing needs allocation.
• Continuing to implement the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; this requires that a
percentage of new “for sale” residential units are made available as Below Market Rate
(BMR) units for low income residents. The City will also continue to support its existing
BMR units.
• Investigating new sources of funding for the City's affordable housing programs and
working with non-profit developers to promote the development of housing affordable
to lower income households.
• Considering fee waivers or deferrals of planning, building, and impact fees for affordable
housing developments.
• Removing government and public infrastructure constraints to affordable housing
development through administrative support, inter-governmental cooperation, public-
private partnerships, and permit streamlining.
• Continuing to cooperate with other governmental agencies and take an active interest
in seeking solutions to area-wide housing problems.
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Introduction:
The following sections describe the actions and efforts the City will make to address things such
as meeting underserved needs, affordable housing, and lead-based paint hazards. Many of
these actions are based upon the importance of coordinating with other jurisdictions, local
service providers, and the private sector. In a time with limited funding available, the City's
focus will be on creativity and collaboration in order to meet more needs of the community.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs:
The main obstacle the City faces in meeting underserved needs is a lack of funding. With the
loss of RDA funds and declining CDBG entitlements, the City has limited capabilities in meeting
the needs of the community. Additionally, many local service providers are also experiencing
declines in both private and public funding, which further hinder their capability to meet needs.
The City plans to address this obstacle by continuing to look for new funding sources and find
creative ways to leverage and utilize existing funding. Additionally, the City will encourage
collaboration amongst itself, other jurisdictions, and non-profits.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing:
Listed below are actions the City plans to take to foster and maintain affordable housing.
• Promote the construction of lower cost units by providing incentives to developers and
encouraging mixed-use projects, second units, density bonuses, loft-style units, and
manufactured housing.
• Strive to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing by using state and federal
funds to the fullest extent to rehabilitate existing housing units. Additionally, the City
will continue to support affordable housing for groups with special needs, including
seniors, the disabled, and the homeless.
• Continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires a percentage of
new "for sale" residential units be made available as Below Market Rate (BMR) units for
low income residents. The City will also continue to support its existing BMR units.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will continue to incorporate lead testing and lead safe work practices into all
rehabilitation projects it funds. Additionally, the City makes lead-based paint information
available to all the local non-profit agencies and to homeowners and renters in the City. The
City also provides loans and grants to homeowners and public facilities to abate lead-based
paint hazards.
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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City of South San Francisco has a multi-faceted approach to reducing poverty in the
community:
First, the City has acquired housing units over the years and converted them into affordable
rental units. The City manages the units and rents them at affordable rates to assist low income
families whose incomes do not support market rate housing costs. These efforts help reduce
the number of families living in poverty by providing them with affordable housing costs.
Additionally, the City’s housing rehabilitation program offers low and moderate income
homeowners the opportunity to bring their homes to current building and safety standards by
providing low interest loans and grants. This improves living conditions in a manner that
doesn’t create an economic burden on the family.
It is also important to note that non-profit organizations in South San Francisco play an
important role in providing affordable housing, food, child care, clothing, and other emergency
services to low income residents. The City partially funds and monitors these organizations
through the CDBG Program.
Through this multitude of efforts, in collaboration with non-profit agencies, the City is
continually working to help reduce the number of families living in poverty. With that said,
there are significant challenges to accomplishing this long-term goal. The biggest barrier to the
provision of services to lower income families and those at risk of becoming homeless is the
lack of adequate state, county, and federal funds for social service activities. For example, since
CDBG funding for public services is limited to 15% of the City’s entitlement amount, the City
only has $69,602 available for public services. In contrast, the City received a total of $235,000
in requests for public service funding. The City continues to strive for efforts that creatively and
efficiently work with these constraints.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure:
City will make the following efforts to improve institutional structure:
• Continue to assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by supporting
non-profits, that offer solutions and services to homeless and working the Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) also known as the Field Crisis Team (FCT).
• Continue to work with the other local jurisdiction as part of the CDBG "Work Group" in
order to increase collaboration and make administrative and monitoring processes more
standardized, compliant, and efficient
• Continue to build and improve relationships with local service providers
• Continue to coordinate and participate in the Continuum of Care
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Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City plans to take the following actions to enhance coordination in the implementation of
the City's Action Plan:
• Continue to collaborate with the County of San Mateo, private housing developers,
lenders, and non-profit housing developers in order to create more affordable housing
• Continue to participate in the CDBG "Work Group" and to improve CDBG administrative
processes for both sub-recipients and City staff
• Continue to fund non-profit agencies serving low-income residents
• Encourage collaboration and cooperation among local service providers
• Continue to participate in the CoC Steering Committee
• Continue to participate in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium and to serve on the
San Mateo County's Housing & Community Development Committee (HCDC)
• Support workforce development partnerships that serve residents and employees in
South San Francisco
• Continue working with regional economic development groups and promote economic
development collaborations
• Work with businesses and the Chamber of Commerce on downtown beautification and
other projects to improve the downtown
• Continue to work with the Continue to work with the Homeless Outreach Team or Field
Crisis Team (FCT); this includes the City’s participation on the FCT’s Case Manager Group
and Homeless Steering Committee.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.420, 91.220(I)(1,2,4)
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%
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CDBG Amount ($)
FY 14-15 Entitlement 417,249
Prior Years Uncommitted Funds & Program Income 200,000
Estimated FY 14-15 Program Income 35,000
Total 652,249
HOME
HOME Administrative Funds 8,569
TOTAL FUNDS (ALL SOURCES)660,818
PUBLIC SERVICES1
15 % of FY 14-15 Entitlement 62,587
15% of Prior Year Program Income (FY 13-14) 2 7,015
Total Public Service Limit 69,602
CDBG ADMINISTRATION3
20% of FY 14-15 Entitlement 83,450
20% of Estimated FY 14-15 Program Income 7,000
Total Administration Limit 90,450
PUBLIC SERVICES
CORA 10,000
Health Mobile 10,000
Hip Housing 10,000
Legal Aid Society 5,000
PARCA 7,000
Rape Trauma Services Center 10,000
Samaritan House 10,000
Star Vista 7,000
Subtotal 69,000
ADMINISTRATION
CDBG Administration 90,450
MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAMS
CID - Housing Accessibility Modification (HAM) Prog 10,000
El Concilio - Peninsula Minor Home Repair 10,000
Rebuilding Together - National Rebuilding Day 12,000
Rebuilding Together - Safe at Home 25,000
Subtotal 57,000
CITY SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
City Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation Program 223,000
Public Right of Way (ROW) Improvements 200,000
Subtotal 423,000
TOTAL CDBG BUDGET 639,450
HOME FUNDS/FAIR HOUSING
Project Sentinel 8,569
TOTAL BUDGET 648,019
2 FY 13-14 Program Income (as of March 19, 2014) is 46,765.36$
Attachment A
FY 14-15 BUDGET
3 The maximum spending limit for administration is equal to 20% of
entitlment plus 20% of program income from FY 14-15. CDBG
Administration funds are used to for City staff time to administer the
CDBG program.
Community Development Block Grant Program
2014-2015 FUNDS AVAILABLE
SPENDING LIMITS FOR CDBG FUNDS
2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET
1 The maximum spending limit for public services is equal to 15% of
entitlement plus 15% of prior year program income (FY 13-14)
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CDBG PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of South San Francisco to prepare
a Five Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and subsequent One-Year Action Plans (Action Plans) in order to receive
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City’s current Con Plan covers fiscal years 2013-
2014 to 2017-2018 and the City’s 2013-2014 Action Plan is incorporated into the Con Plan. HUD Programs have
three basic goals to assist extremely low, very-low, and low income persons by:
1.Providing decent and affordable housing;
2.Providing a suitable living environment; and
3.Expanding economic opportunities
The City's Con Plan furthers these goals by assessing the housing and community development needs and
resources of the City and outlines a strategy on how it plans to address those needs.
CONTACT
For any CDBG related questions, please call Alin Lancaster at (650) 829-6620.
CDBG FUNDING
The City of South San Francisco is pleased to announce the availability of fiscal year 2014-2015 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Administrative Funds. These funds are available to agencies providing
assistance to low to moderate income households/individuals residing within South San Francisco that meet one or
more of the City’s Consolidated Plan priorities: affordable housing, homelessness, public services, economic
development, and public facilities. Eligible agencies are public agencies, certified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, or
organizations that will be fiscally sponsored by a certified 501(c)3 agency.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM – No Exceptions
Application Guide
Please review the application guide to best inform your application preparation.
Funding Overview
The FY 2014-15 Funding Application will be in an online format and made available at www.citydataservices.net
starting Friday, December 13, 2013. The application and all supplemental documents must be submitted online. No
hard copies will be accepted.
To Apply
1.Apply by going to the City Data Services website: www.citydataservices.net
2.New Users: Enter SMC2014 for both "user name" and "password". This will open up an online form for you to
fill out and submit to request an account. After you complete the request form, the system will generate a
unique user name and password.
Existing users: Log in using your current account information.
3.Log in to City Data Services. On the main page, next to the reports column, there will be an "Applications"
column. In this column, click "Apply for FY2014" and start an application by clicking "Save and Continue" or
"Save as Draft". The application will be available on the report page after you select to save.
4.Read each question carefully and answer each question to the best of your abilities. Incomplete applications
will not be accepted.
For currently funded applicants only
- If you want to reapply for your existing program, click on the link “Apply for FY2014”
- If you want to apply for a new, different program, click on the button in the upper right
corner,"Apply for a different program for FY2014"
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A county-wide technical assistance workshop will be held on January 8, 2014. Organizations interested in applying
for funding are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Date: January 8, 2014
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: Oak Room (first floor), San Mateo Main Library
55 West 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
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Category:Economic & Community Development
Status:Open
Description:
The City of South San Francisco is pleased to announce the availability of fiscal year 2014-2015 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Administrative Funds. These funds are available to agencies
providing assistance to low to moderate income households/individuals residing within South San Francisco that
meet one or more of the City’s Consolidated Plan priorities: affordable housing, homelessness, public services,
economic development, and public facilities. Eligible agencies are public agencies, certified 501(c)3 non-profit
organizations, or organizations that will be fiscally sponsored by a certified 501(c)3 agency.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM – No Exceptions
Application Guide
Please review the application guide to best inform your application preparation.
Funding Overview
The FY 2014-15 Funding Application will be in an online format and made available at www.citydataservices.net
starting Friday, December 13, 2013. The application and all supplemental documents must be submitted online. No
hard copies will be accepted.
To Apply
1.Apply by going to the City Data Services website: www.citydataservices.net
2.New Users: Enter SMC2014 for both "user name" and "password". This will open up an online form for you
to fill out and submit to request an account. After you complete the request form, the system will generate a
unique user name and password.
Existing users: Log in using your current account information.
3.Log in to City Data Services. On the main page, next to the reports column, there will be an "Applications"
column. In this column, click "Apply for FY2014" and start an application by clicking "Save and Continue" or
"Save as Draft". The application will be available on the report page after you select to save.
4.Read each question carefully and answer each question to the best of your abilities. Incomplete applications
will not be accepted.
For currently funded applicants only
- If you want to reapply for your existing program, click on the link “Apply for FY2014”
- If you want to apply for a new, different program, click on the button in the upper right
corner, "Apply for a different program for FY2014"
Publication Date/Time:
12/13/2013 8:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
1/24/2014 5:00 PM
Submittal Information:
Application and all supplemental documents must be submitted online - No hard copies accepted
Bid Opening Information:
12/13/2013
Contact Person:
Alin Lancaster
Community Development Specialist
[email protected]
(650) 829-6620
Miscellaneous:
Technical Workshop
A county-wide technical assistance workshop will be held on January 8, 2014. Organizations interested in applying
for funding are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Date: January 8, 2014
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Location:
Oak Room (first floor)
San Mateo Main Library
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Subject:SSF Request for Proposals - FY 14-15 CDBG & HOME Admin Funding
Attachments:14-15 SSF RFP.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
The City of South San Francisco is pleased to announce the availability of fiscal year 2014-2015 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Administrative Funds. These funds are available to agencies providing assistance to low-
to-moderate income households/individuals residing within South San Francisco that meet one or more of the City’s
Consolidated Plan priorities: affordable housing, homelessness, public services, economic development, and public
facilities. Eligible agencies are public agencies, certified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, or organizations that will be
fiscally sponsored by a certified 501(c)3 agency.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM – No Exceptions
Application Guide
Please review the application guide to best inform your application preparation and for application instructions.
Funding Overview
The FY 2014-15 Funding Application will be in an online format and is available at www.citydataservices.net. The
application and all supplemental documents must be submitted online. No hard copies will be accepted.
Technical Assistance Workshop
A county-wide technical assistance workshop will be held on January 8, 2014. Organizations interested in applying for
funding are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Date: January 8, 2014
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: Oak Room (first floor), San Mateo Main Library
55 West 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
This workshop is being held before the San Mateo Library opens, so please park in the underground garage and take the
elevator to the street level. You will likely be entering the building through the Courtyard Gate. From the elevator/stairs,
turn right and look for directional signs.
Click here for more information
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Contact Information
Programmatic Questions
Alin Lancaster
Community Development Specialist
[email protected]
(650) 829-6621
Technical Assistance
City Data Services
650-533-5933 (Steve) or
415-572-4572 (Chris)
[email protected]
Alin Lancaster
Community Development Specialist
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829‐6621
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2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Administrative Funds. These
funds are available to agencies providing assistance to low-to-moderate income
households/individuals residing within South San Francisco that meet one or more of the City’s
Consolidated Plan priorities: affordable housing, homelessness, public services, economic
development, and public facilities. Eligible agencies are public agencies, certified 501(c)3 non-
profit organizations, or organizations that will be fiscally sponsored by a certified 501(c)3
agency.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM – NoExceptions
Application Guide
Please review the application guide to best inform your application preparation and for
application instructions.
Funding OverviewThe FY 2014-15 Funding Application will be in an online format and is available
at www.citydataservices.net. The application and all supplemental documents must be
submitted online.No hard copies will be accepted.
Technical Assistance Workshop
A county-wide technical assistance workshop will be held on January 8, 2014. Organizations
interested in applying for funding are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Date: January 8, 2014
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Location:Oak Room (first floor), San Mateo Main Library
55 West 3rd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
This workshop is being held before the San Mateo Library opens, so please park in the
underground garage and take the elevator to the street level. You will likely be entering the
building through the Courtyard Gate. From the elevator/stairs, turn right and look for directional
signs.
Click here for more information
Contact Information
Programmatic Questions
Alin Lancaster
Community Development Specialist
[email protected]
(650) 829-6621
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City Data Services
650-533-5933 (Steve) or
415-572-4572 (Chris)
[email protected]
Thank you,
Housing and Community Development Division
City of South San Francisco
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of South San Francisco to prepare
a Five Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and subsequent One-Year Action Plans (Action Plans) in order to receive
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City’s current Con Plan covers fiscal years 2013-
2014 to 2017-2018 and the City’s 2013-2014 Action Plan is incorporated into the Con Plan. HUD Programs have
three basic goals to assist extremely low, very-low, and low income persons by:
1.Providing decent and affordable housing;
2.Providing a suitable living environment; and
3.Expanding economic opportunities
The City's Con Plan furthers these goals by assessing the housing and community development needs and
resources of the City and outlines a strategy on how it plans to address those needs.
2014 HUD Income Limits
CONTACT
For any CDBG related questions, please call Alin Lancaster at (650) 829-6620.
FY 14-15 CDBG Draft Action Plan
Public Hearing
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive
The City of South San Francisco is holding a public hearing regarding the 2014-15 One-Year Action Plan (“Plan”).The
Plan identifies Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funding priorities and describes the activities
the City will undertake to address the City’s housing, community, and economic development needs. The Plan will be
adopted by City Council on April 23, 2014 and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) by May 15th 2014.
The Plan is available for a 30 day public review period from March 22 to April 23, 2014. Hard copies of the Plan are
available at all City libraries and the Department of Economic and Community Development. For additional copies,
call 650-829-6620. The public can comment on the Plan at the April 23, 2014 City Council Public Hearing or submit
written comments by April 23, 2014 to [email protected] or to the address below
City of South San Francisco
Department of Economic and Community Development
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Translation services can be provided to non-English speaking and hearing-impaired residents who wish to attend the
hearing. To make arrangements, call 650-829-6620 by Friday, April 18, 2014.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of South San Francisco
Community Development Block Grant Program
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
City Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive
7:00 p.m.
The City of South San Francisco is holding a public hearing to hear public testimony on the City’s housing and
community development needs for the City’s FY 14-15 One-Year Action Plan. For more information, contact
Alin Lancaster at (650) 829-6620 or [email protected] . Translation services can be made available for
non-English speakers and hearing impaired by contacting the number above by March 7, 2014.
Alin Lancaster
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City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829‐6621
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of South San Francisco to prepare
a Five Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and subsequent One-Year Action Plans (Action Plans) in order to receive
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City’s current Con Plan covers fiscal years 2013-
2014 to 2017-2018 and the City’s 2013-2014 Action Plan is incorporated into the Con Plan. HUD Programs have
three basic goals to assist extremely low, very-low, and low income persons by:
1.Providing decent and affordable housing;
2.Providing a suitable living environment; and
3.Expanding economic opportunities
The City's Con Plan furthers these goals by assessing the housing and community development needs and
resources of the City and outlines a strategy on how it plans to address those needs.
2014 HUD Income Limits
CONTACT
For any CDBG related questions, please call Alin Lancaster at (650) 829-6620.
FY 14-15 CDBG Draft Action Plan
CDBG Subcommittee Funding Recommendations
Public Hearing
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive
The City of South San Francisco is holding a public hearing regarding the 2014-15 One-Year Action Plan (“Plan”).The
Plan identifies Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funding priorities and describes the activities
the City will undertake to address the City’s housing, community, and economic development needs. The Plan will be
adopted by City Council on April 23, 2014 and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) by May 15th 2014.
The Plan is available for a 30 day public review period until April 23, 2014. Hard copies of the Plan are available at all
City libraries and the Department of Economic and Community Development. For additional copies, call 650-829-
6620. The public can comment on the Plan at the April 23, 2014 City Council Public Hearing or submit written
comments by April 23, 2014 to [email protected] or to the address below
City of South San Francisco
Department of Economic and Community Development
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Translation services can be provided to non-English speaking and hearing-impaired residents who wish to attend the
hearing. To make arrangements, call 650-829-6620 by Friday, April 18, 2014.
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Five Year Consolidated Plan
2013-2017
2008-2012
Annual Action Plans
Draft 2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
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2012-2013
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From:Lancaster, Alin
Sent:Monday, March 24, 2014 11:32 AM
Cc:Chung, Michelle; Fragoso, Norma
Subject:CDBG - Notice of Public Hearing & Funding Recommendations
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of South San Francisco
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 33 Arroyo Drive
The City of South San Francisco is holding a public hearing regarding the 2014-15 One-Year Action Plan
(“Plan”).The Plan identifies Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funding priorities and
describes the activities the City will undertake to address the City’s housing, community, and economic
development needs. The Plan will be adopted by City Council on April 23, 2014 and will be submitted to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15th 2014.
The Plan is available for a 30 day public review period until April 23, 2014. Copies of the Plan are available at
www.ssf.net, all City libraries, and the Department of Economic and Community Development. For additional
copies, call 650-829-6620. The public can comment on the Plan at the April 23, 2014 City Council Public
Hearing or submit written comments by April 23, 2014 to [email protected] or to the address below
City of South San Francisco
Department of Economic and Community Development
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Translation services can be provided to non-English speaking and hearing-impaired residents who wish to
attend the hearing. To make arrangements, call 650-829-6620 by Friday, April 18, 2014.
Summary of the Plan
The City’s FY 14-15 entitlement amount is $417,249 or approximately a one percent (1%) reduction from the
prior year. Pursuant to federal spending limitations, a total of 15% of the entitlement amount plus 15% of prior
year program income may be allocated for public service activities. The funds available for public services are
approximately $69,000.
The following is the preliminary CDBG Subcommittee funding recommendations for the CDBG and
HOME administrative funds for 2014-15. Note these recommendations are contingent on funds
available and subject to City Council action at the public hearing.
2014-2015 CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Service Activities
CORA $10,000
Health Mobile $10,000
Hip Housing $10,000
Legal Aid Society $5,000
PARCA $7,000
Rape Trauma Services Center $10,000
Samaritan House $10,000
Star Vista $7,000
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Subtotal$69,000
Administration
CDBG Administration $90,450
Minor Home Repair Activities
C.I.D. Housing Accessibility Modification Program $10,000
El Concilio – Peninsula Minor Home Repair $10,000
Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Nat’l Rebuilding Day$12,000
Rebuilding Together Peninsula - Safe at Home $25,000
Subtotal $57,000
City-Sponsored Activities
City-Sponsored Housing Rehabilitation $223,000
Public Right of Way Improvement Projects $200,000
Subtotal $423,000
TOTAL CDBG ALLOCATIONS$639,450
HOME Administrative Funds
Project Sentinel $8,569
TOTAL HOME ALLOCATION$8,569
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS$648,019
Alin Lancaster
Community Development Specialist
City of South San Francisco
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 829-6621
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CDBG Needs Assessment Public Hearing
March 12, 2014
Comments Received
1. Sue Digre, Parca – Public Service
Description of services:
Family support services and advocacy
The main focus this year is employment and empowerment for those with developmental
disabilities
2. Seana O’Shaughnessy, Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Minor Home Repair
Description of services:
Non-profit that serves free repair work for low income residents
National Rebuilding Day and Safe at Home program provide ways to preserve affordable housing
stock in the city by improving the health and safety of homes.
A total of 155 projects completed in South San Francisco. In 2010, average of 4 increased to
average of 30 per year.
Additional:
April 26th, 2014 will be National Rebuilding Day and a celebration of 25 years of service to the
Peninsula
3. Jessica Than, Health Mobile – Public Service
Needs:
1 out of every 16 children in the United States do not receive oral health care because their
families cannot afford it
Only 3 dentists in South San Francisco accept DentiCal
88 of out 100 government-insured children do not receive treatment. The barrier is typically
transportation
Description of services:
Full service dental clinic in a 40ft. trailer provides affordable comprehensive oral healthcare right
on school campuses
Accepts children with MediCal and DentiCal and other government-provided insurance. Health
Mobile verifies income through city forms only when a child does not have government-provided
insurance.
Provides prescreening and follow up treatment
1,050 households served in South San Francisco
Proposing to serve 210 uninsured children in South San Francisco with the grant money
4. Kate Comfort Harr, HIP Housing – Public Service
Needs:
San Mateo County average rent is $2,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, which means a person
would have to make $84,000 a year (50% of the County makes less than that)
On top of that, there is a 97% occupancy rate, meaning that even if they can afford it, they
cannot find vacant units; a shortage of 9,600 units in the County
No market force incentives in the City (the loss of RDA and continued sequestration cuts)
Description of services:
Homesharing program turns existing housing stock into affordable housing
Is the only homesharing program in the county and one of only 70 nationwide
In the past, HIP Housing has served 120 people who live in South San Francisco and 13 who work
in South San Francisco
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Proposing to work with 130 individuals in South San Francisco, 120 of which would be low
income, and aim to make 12 housing matches
Homesharing is an alternative to transitional housing for rapid rehousing
5. Timothy Russell, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center – Public Service
Needs:
Many South San Francisco residents are traveling elsewhere for Renaissance services because
there is no branch in South San Francisco
Description of services:
Proposing to station a South San Francisco consultant/specialist who knows the city business
market and give specific guidance to entrepreneurs in South San Francisco
Passion to Profit Conference would highlight emerging South San Francisco businesses
The Center was established 30 years ago and has been in the Peninsula for 7 years
o 18,000 individuals have sought out services. 96% of these are still in business today.
Even though the proposed number of individuals served is 35 business owners, the service would
in turn help businesses’ employees, so the impact is much larger
Helps both new and existing emerging businesses
6. Gloria Castro, Youth Service Bureau – Public Service
Description of Services:
Provides group counseling services to parents
Additional:
After 15 years of service, Maria will be leaving in 2 weeks, but continues to support the work at
Youth Service Bureau
7. Marie Ciepiela, Youth Service Bureau – Public Service
Description of services:
Expansion of services will include servicing more schools and starting an evening group for
middle and high school age
8. Ortensia Lopez, El Concilio – Minor Home Repair
Needs:
Attic insulation is one of the most effective ways to conserve energy. However, many low-
income/fixed income residents are not eligible for El Concilio’s attic insulation program because
often they need electrical upgrades done in order to be eligible and cannot afford these upgrades
which are typically $300-$400.
Description of services:
Environmental impact program – energy and water conservation program
Administering the PG & E Energy Assistance Program since 2004 – 3,000 units have been serviced
under the program, 20% of which were in South San Francisco
Provide minor home repair services related to the PG & E Energy Assistance Program (e.g. make
units eligible for attic insulation)
35 households proposed to be served (100 individuals) in South San Francisco
Also evaluate the benefits of installing low-flush toilets
9. Melissa Lukin, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) – Public Service
Description of services:
The only domestic violence agency; a wide spectrum of services in addition to shelters
Works with South San Francisco Chief Police
Hotline
o 500 calls from South San Francisco, second highest call volume county-wide
o 11,000 calls a year on the hotline, 155 from South San Francisco
30-60 day stay in their shelters
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The 6 households proposed is solely for the shelter program this does not include those served
by the hotline and counseling
10. David Carducci, Legal Aid Society – Public Service
Description of services:
50 years of service throughout the country
The focus is to prevent homelessness
Hosts a clinic in North County for County residents every week
11. Stephanie Weisner, STAR Vista – Public Service
Needs:
At any time, about 8 youths looking for housing, plus additional individuals looking for case
management and other services
Description of services:
Houses 9 foster youths at a time to help them become self-sufficient adults
18 served per year
Youth come from throughout the County
Also supported by other County contracts and community partners
12. Laura Bent, Samaritan House – Public Service
Description of services:
Is the only shelter in the county without a sobriety requirement
Safe Harbor is a 90-bed facility
Served 400 individuals this year, helped find affordable housing for 127 of these individuals (30%
found affordable housing, an increase of over 20% from last year)
Obtained a grant from the County to fund a 5th year of health case management
o A new Master of Social Work (MSW) will serve as a mental health case manager as well
13. Emily Abrams, Rape Trauma Services – Public Service
Description of services:
Only rape trauma service program serving the County
Long-term and multi-service case management for abused children (under the age of 18)
Proposing to serve 50 sexually abused children from South San Francisco
14. Ann Marquart, Project Sentinel – Fair Housing
Description of services:
Affirmatively furthers fair housing through a wide spectrum of services
A long-term service provider in South San Francisco
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CDBG Needs Assessment
Other Public Comments Received
1. Michael Harris – Resident
Received voicemail on March 13, 2014
Objected to the City funding Rebuilding Together Peninsula
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Lancaster, Alin
From:Karyl Matsumoto <[email protected]>
Sent:Tuesday, April 08, 2014 4:29 PM
To:[email protected]; Fragoso, Norma; Lancaster, Alin
Subject:Fw: Fwd: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
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Flag Status:Flagged
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 10:32 AM, Liza Normandy <[email protected]> wrote:
FYI
From: "Gina Papan" <[email protected]>
To: "Liza Normandy" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 6, 2014 7:27:01 PM
Subject: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Liza,
The public hearing for the CDBG funding in SSF is set for Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
The Notice of public hearing says the City's FY 14-15 entitlement is $417,249 or approximately a one
percent reduction from the prior year. This notice is confusing because the funding
recommendations, including $90,450 in administrative costs (14%), says the total CDBG allocations
are $639,450.
John's Closet qualifies for and has previously received a small portion of the Public Service Activities
funding. We are shocked and deeply sadden that this year's funding recommendations do not include
any funding for John's Closet.
I am not sure if you know anything about John's Closet, but we are an all volunteer organization that
provides new clothing to children from head-start through high school. New clothes eliminates the
alienation and discrimination children feel at school when they poorly dressed - we try to level the
playing field and enable them to be full participants in the academic process. Insecure, frightened,
unhappy children seldom show much interest in school or the world around them. We cover northern
San Mateo County, San Bruno, SSF, Pacifica, Colma, Brisbane and Daly City. Unlike the other
worthy programs recommended, John's Closet is all volunteer, completely non-profit, no salaries,
no over-head - and absolutely everything goes directly to the kids!
We will be there on April 23, 2014 to plead the case for all the children that John's Closet has help
and hopefully will continue to help with the city of SSF's help. I hope you can support John's Closet
and assist us at that time. Please feel free to call me if I can answer and additional questions for you.
Thank you for your consideration, and any support you can provide.
All the best,
Gina Papan
(415) 710-5820
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Topic Name: Community Development - Social Services
Idea Title: Encourage development of vacant decaying properties.
Idea Detail: We need a reasonable attitude towards developments. Let people build what can
be sold.
Idea Author: Ron S
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 12
Number of Comments 1
Comment 1: Totally agree with this. | By Homer G
Idea Title: Need more affordable senior housing for current SSF senior
Idea Detail: Currently SSF only have one affordable senior project, it's very limited and should
expend and give priority to current SSF senior citizen.
Idea Author: Stephanie K
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 7
Number of Comments 1
Comment 1: Where would be the idea area? Grand Avenue perhaps? | By Homer G
Idea Title: Assisted Living Facility/Memory Care for SSF Residents
Idea Detail: Assisted living is EXPENSIVE. I am currently spending $7500/month for
Alzheimer's facility for my mom (a private bedroom and private bathroom).
The facilities tend to be for-profits, employ very cheap labor, and charge exorbitant/prohibitive
fees. The big one in SSF completely swindles people by quoting a reasonable base price plus
7 cents per point of care. Sounds great till you realize that providing a Kleenex is 100 points,
telling residents that breakfast is ready is 500 points, etc. There is about a 25-page list of
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items and how many points each one is worth. They are extremely mundane for the most part
and the staff must spend most of their time calculating points instead of caring for residents.
The fees are outrageous after you add up all of the points.
Would be nice to have SSF-sponsored facility interested in care more than profits. The adult
day care is fantastic and it would be nice to have the department expand into residential care.
Idea Author: John M
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 7
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: Youth Programs
Idea Detail: Provide job training for teens as well as for those on general assistance. Most
people want to work but they just need to be given a chance.
Idea Author: Homer G
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 6
Number of Comments 2
Comment 1: I'd especially love to see faith-based groups coming together to support/promote
positive options for youth, including coaching and mentoring by our older/wiser generation. as
an intergenerational community, opportunities abound... | By Cameron W
Comment 2: Agree! | By Marilyn W
Idea Title: We need services that will deter youth from gangs.
Idea Detail: SSF has a gang problem so we need to find ways to attract youth to positive
outlets such as life skills classes (money management, healthy eating & cooking, and how to
use technology), or sports & educational programs, and arts (music, drama, visual arts). Work
internship opportunities in local government and businesses would be good too.
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Idea Author: Marilyn W
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 5
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: Open space
Idea Detail: Having open space where those in this community can stroll, relax, and re-group is
probably the best medicine that can be offered. Encouraging and allowing that will go far to
improve our community.
In addition since SSF adjoins San Bruno Mountain and having Sign Hill right in the middle of
the city which is geologically the same as SBM, and in light of the endangered species which
call these places their last home, we would like to propose that any new plantings here be
exclusively California native plants. Better would be locally native, as those from Mission Blue
nursery in Brisbane which gathers seed from SBM and exclusively propagates natives from the
mountain. If or when new parks and public areas are acquired, SSF could stand out as one of
the first cities in all the Bay Area to adopt this responsible and sensible strategy, especially in
light of long periods of drought and how natives have adapted to these periods of drought
historically throughout millenniums.
Idea Author: loretta B
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 5
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: The "SSF The Industrial City" sign
Idea Detail: This landmark connects us all in this community, and should be protected. It may
cost some money but to prevent the ground around these historic letters from eroding away,
one or more individuals should be hired to wear backpack sprayers and hydroseed all the bare
areas around the letters with native grasses. This should be done before our normal rains
(which may or may not come this year), but surely next fall after the probationary kids have
cleared the weeds, hydroseeding should be successful.
Idea Author: loretta B
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Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 5
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: Real affordable housing
Idea Detail: Skyrocketing housing, healthcare costs and just putting food on the table are
getting so expensive in our area. It would be "nice" to have real affordable housing so a family
can live in a nice area, like So.City, and afford to live reasonably comfortably without living
from paycheck to paycheck or deciding between rent costs and food costs.
Idea Author: Cynthia M
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 4
Number of Comments 1
Comment 1: What's considered affordable nowadays? Yes, it seems all costs have gone up
but salaries have remained stagnant over the years. | By Homer G
Idea Title: A local newspaper since some Seniors don't have access to comput
Idea Detail: Does anyone remember "The Enterprise Journal"? That was a local news paper
that had all the "local" news. We need a little newspaper that informs people about the city
council meetings, buses, business news, local buisnesses, lost and found a all around general
news paper. I know it cost $ but "the city" is not doing anything to inform the citizens. All of us
were "blindsided" by recent Sam Trans bus changes. Many do not have cars to go down to
San Carlos. Also city council meetings should be able to be accessed by Go to meeting.
People who sign in say on a site like this verified address, be able to access and interact at city
council meetings. There is not enough citizen input at the council meetings. Some people don't
have cars to attend or work and inconvenient. This way it is more accessible to EVERYONE in
South San Francisco. Maybe a City facebook page also? But again that would NOT take the
place of a Newspaper for citizens who have no computer access, in Senior homes, etc.
Idea Author: Laura D
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Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 4
Number of Comments 8
Comment 1: Well, something like that would be useful. Not sure about Legal or cyber whatnot.
| By Laura D
Comment 2: Regarding the "Gotomeeting" webinar functions -the City is currently not using the
"Gotomeeting" webinar services due to potential legal and cyber risks involved in hosting such
technologies. Additionally, much research would need to be done prior to the use of any new
technologies to assure best practices and effectiveness.
Simon Kwong
Social Media Coordinator
The City of South San Francisco
The City Manager’s Office
650.829.6603
[email protected] | By simon K
Comment 3: Thank you :) | By Laura D
Comment 4: Hello Laura,
The City's official Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/CityofSouthSanFrancisco
The City's official Twitter page is:
https://twitter.com/CityofSSF
If you choose to "like" or "follow" these pages, you will receive updates whenever there is new
content on the site. Ideally, the City will begin actively managing both pages on Monday,
February 3, 2014.
You can find a list of all City of South San Francisco Social Media at:
http://www.ssf.net/index.aspx?nid=1843
For more information regarding City services, please visit: www.SSF.net
Thank you,
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Simon Kwong
Social Media Coordinator
The City of South San Francisco
The City Manager’s Office
650.829.6603
[email protected] | By simon K
Comment 5: Also you didn't address the Go to meeting? That way more people could interact
with the council meeting! Especially now since our bus service is sketchy. Lots of Seniors can't
drive at night or don't want to go out at night, moms maybe just getting home from work. This
way Go to meeting (or one of the many others) would encourage more activity in the meetings.
My first meeting was last week. I've live here for ever. Never knew or had a way to get to a
meeting. Doesn't mean I don't have anything to say about what goes on here in the city I grew
up.
| By Laura D
Comment 6: What is the facebook address& twitter Thank you! | By Laura D
Comment 7: My apologies on the previous link -I've inadvertently added a period to the end of
the link.
To view City Council meetings live through Community Channels or online, please visit:
http://www.ssf.net/index.aspx?NID=1280
Thank you,
Simon Kwong
Social Media Coordinator
The City of South San Francisco
The City Manager’s Office
650.829.6603
[email protected] | By simon K
Comment 8: Hello Laura,
Thank you for your response. The City is currently developing a Social Media presence to
better inform residents. Although we've already set up a Facebook and Twitter page, we have
to assure that a Social Media Policy is in place (to protect our City) before we can post and
update content via Social Media. Once the Social Media Policy is in place, signed by the City
Manager and adopted, we will begin providing pertinent local information, events and activities
on both our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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City Council meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:00pm in the
Council Chambers of the Municipal Services Building (33 Arroyo Drive). Residents can also
view City Council meetings live through Community Cable Channels or by streaming it online
at http://www.ssf.net/index.aspx?NID=1280.
Thank you,
Simon Kwong
Social Media Coordinator
The City of South San Francisco
The City Manager’s Office
650.829.6603
[email protected] | By simon K
Idea Title: a decent bus service. Sam Trans is not serving the people
Idea Detail: Sam Trans gets Federal funding yet just made major cuts in bus service! Instead
of improvement be we gets cuts in service made by people who don't even ride the buses and
sit in their chairs counting how much money is being made not how many people are being
served or how to improve the service.
Idea Author: Laura D
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 3
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: Grief support services
Idea Detail: Following the death of my husband, I was helped a great deal by a support group
based in Sam Mateo. There was no such group here in South San Francisco.
Idea Author: Valerie L
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Points 1
Number of Comments 0
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Idea Title: Better funded Swim Team
Idea Detail: We have been losing our swim team coaches to other cities' swim teams because
they can pay more and offer benefits. If our City can invest in our aquatic team we can have a
competitive program. It's not fair for the kids who work very hard to have their coaches
consistently leave because they need medical insurance, etc. I believe the CIty doesn't
currently contribute to the aquatic team budget at all. Some better swimmers leave to go to
other teams because of this. It would be great if the City can invest in its swim team.
Idea Author: Alice W
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Comments 1
Comment 1: This is really a justice issue as well in that coaches serving our young people
aren't provided medical insurance. While the SSFAC is a separate non-profit (I think), I would
love to see the City allocate some Parks & Rec funds towards supporting the coaching staff.
This is a tremendous resource our City has and the club has 100+ swimmers with Marcus
Nava having been with the team for many years (but assistant coaches leaving a lot) | By
Cameron W
Idea Title: Recreation enrichment programs offered after school onsite
Idea Detail: Buri Buri PTA has started an after school enrichment program; it would be great if
it were run by Parks and Rec instead of by volunteer parents. San Bruno runs this kind of
school based afterschool program in several schools,
Idea Author: Alice W
Number of Seconds 0
Number of Comments 0
Idea Title: Affordable assisted living/memory care residence
Idea Detail: Prices are unaffordable in profit-driven/corporate assisted living facilities (ie Aegis).
We need local, affordable options for SSF seniors.
Idea Author: John M
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Number of Comments 0
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Survey: Community Development - Housing
Question: Which of the following housing-related services are needed most in the
community? Please choose up to 3.
Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Existing Rental Housing : 3
Code Enforcement : 3
Develop More Affordable Housing : 4
Emergency Housing Repairs : 2
Energy Efficiency Improvements : 1
Homeownership Assistance (e.g. down payment assistance, low interest loans) : 3
Housing Accessibility Modifications (e.g. ramps, grab bars) : 1
Lead-based Paint Screening/ Abatement : 1
Major Home Rehabilitation Assistance (e.g. structural, plumbing, etc.) : 1
Minor Home Rehabilitation Assistance (e.g. paint, doors, roof, windows, etc.) : 3
Mortgage Delinquency Counseling : 0
Rental Payment Assistance (e.g. monthly subsidies, security deposit) : 1
Rental Rehabilitation Assistance : 0
Senior Housing : 1
Special Needs : 1
Question: Any additional comments about housing-related services?
-Alzheimer's/Assisted Living (the large for-profit option in town is out of
control expensive)
-Range of housing options so all income levels can find something
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affordable. I make $90,000 and can't afford a house; but make way too much
to qualify for assistance. Why isn't housing being built in all those empty
lots downtown? The housing market in the Bay Area is out of control and
city just sits on empty lots????
Clean up debilitated properties.
Keep to condos in high rises near shopping and transportation, saving our
open spaces for everyone to enjoy, not just for those few who can pave them
over to build multi-million dollar homes.
Multi-family housing should definitely be a primary focus for the city.
No
not now.
Since biotech moved into So. City greedy landlords have raised the rents sky
high.
People who grew up here can't afford decent housing. Seniors and disabled
are forced to choose between paying rent and buying medicine and have to
get food from food bank b/c they can't afford to buy decent food.
We need affordable and attractive housing.
We need more affordable housing! The market is not doing its job keeping
up with demand.
We need to eliminate the vacant houses.
Comments
Number of Comments 1
Comment 1: Assist in minor repairs and siding replacement and/or painting to give houses a
fresh look. | By Homer G
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ATTACHMENT D
Local Target Area - Downtown (Census Tracts 6021, 6022)
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