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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSANTA ANA CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - CDBG CODE ENFORCEMENT - 2007INSURANCE NOT REpUIKED ' WORK M.AY PROCEED A-2007-105-055 CLERK OF COUNCIL DATE:. l I ~~7~~ ~,~e I~-) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (~ : C~~}y A'HDrney MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ~ndh~ ra. 6agnov~ WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE THIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is made as of the 1st day of July, 2007, by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation ("City") and the City of Santa Ana City Attorney's Office ("Recipient Agency"). RECITALS A. City has received an award of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. B. Recipient Agency is an entity of City and is engaged in administration of City's overall CDBG program and seeks to provide the services described in "Exhibit A," in accordance with the schedule of performance included therein, hereinafter referred to as "said Program". Recipient Agency represents that it is qualified and willing to operate said Program and certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this Agreement will meet one or more of the CDBG program's Nationai Objectives {24 CFR Part 570.208). C. City has approved the issuance of CDBG funds, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to Recipient Agency for these services. D. Recipient Agency agrees that it will adhere to the performance measurements and outcomes as indicated on Exhibit A (Scope of Work). Failure to follow the measurements and meet the stated outcomes may constitute breach of contract that could result in termination of this Agreement or serve as reason for the City to recapture the grant funds awarded to Recipient Agency pursuant to this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the promises, covenants and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: Recipient Agency's Services. A. Statement of the Work. Recipient Agency shall utilize City's CDBG funds to provide for its administration of City's overall CDBG program and support of its Program as described in Exhibit A. B. Schedule for Completion of the Work. Recipient Agency shall provide its service under the MOU fora 12-month period commencing July 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2008. C. Standard of Care. As a material inducement to City to enter into this MOU, Recipient Agency hereby represents and warrants that it has the experience necessary to undertake the services to be provided as set forth in Exhibit A. D. Compliance with Laws. All services rendered hereunder by Recipient Agency shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations of City and any federal, state or local governmental agency having jurisdiction at the time service is rendered. This MOU is subject to and incorporates the terms of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; 24 Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR") Chapter V, Part 570; City's CDBG Program Guidelines; and all amendments or successor regulations or guidelines thereto ("CDBG Regulations"). 2. Term of MOU. Recipient Agency shall provide its services under this MOU fora 12 month period commencing July 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2008. 3. Budget. Recipient Agency agrees to complete said services on or before June 30, 2008and to use said funds to pay for necessary and reasonable costs allowable under the federal law and regulations to operate said program. Other allowable program costs are detailed in the Budget, as set forth in "Exhibit B," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Recipient Agency shall use all income received from said funds only for the same purposes for which said funds may be expended pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. No budgetary changes shall occur without City's prior approval. Recipient Agency hereby certifies and agrees that it will not use funds provided through this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals or gifts. 4. Compensation. Upon compliance with specified performance requirements, City shall reimburse Recipient Agency an amount not to exceed $100,000, which shall constitute full and complete reimbursement for the implementation of this MOU. The parties understand and agree that such reimbursement, if any, shall be conditioned upon receipt of such funds by City from HUD and shall not be a charge on any other funds of City. The CDBG Funds shall be disbursed by City to Recipient Agency on a quarterly basis (October, January, April and July) subject to and upon receipt and approval of a complete quarterly activity report from Recipient Agency, with the final payment subject to the satisfaction of the condition precedent of submittal of complete reporting information due on or before July 15 of the applicable funding year, as hereinafter more fully set forth. Recipient Agency shall be obligated to perform such duties as would normally extend beyond the term, including but not limited to obligations with respect to indemnification, audits, reporting, data retention/reporting, and accounting. 2 5. Federal Contracting Provisions. Recipient Agency agrees to comply with the following requirements in the performance of this MOU: A. Executive Order 11246 Requires that during the performance of the MOU, Recipient Agency agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race religion, sex, color or national origin. Recipient Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color or national origin. Such action shall include the following without limitation: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or selection for training, including apprenticeship. Recipient Agency agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and employment applicants, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. B. In its solicitations or advertisements for employees, Recipient Agency shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. C. Recipient Agency shall send to each labor union or representative of workers with it has a collective bargaining agreement or equivalent, a notice advising the labor union or workers' representative of Recipient Agency's commitments under section 202 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965. Recipient Agency shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and employment applicants. D. Recipient Agency shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. E. Section 3 of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et esq., requires that to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns that are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the project area. F. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits or, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. G. City will use federal funds to pay Recipient Agency for the services to be performed under this MOU. 31 U.S.C. section 1352 prohibits any Recipient Agency or Recipient Agency of federal funds from using such funds to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, am Member of Congress or an officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement and the extension of, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 4 H. Every person who requests or receives a federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement from a federal agency or receives a request from a federal agency a commitment that would provide for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan must file with that agency a written declaration and certify that he or she has not made and will not make any prohibited expenditure. Further, any person who requests or receives from a person referred to above, a subcontract under a federal contract, a subgrant or contract under a federal grant, a contract or subcontract to carry out any purpose for which a particular federal loan is made, or contract under a federal cooperative agreement, is required to file a written declaration with the person who received the federal contract, grant, loan or commitment to insure or guarantee a loan. I. Recipient Agency shall comply with all uniform administrative requirements as described in 24 CFR Section 570.502. 6. Program Evaluation and Review/ Common Rule. Recipient Agency shall make performance, financial and all other records pertaining to this MOU available to all City and HUD personnel. City and HUD personnel may inspect and monitor Recipient Agency's facilities and program operations, including the interview of Recipient Agency's staff and program participants. Recipient Agency agrees to submit to City or HUD all data necessary to complete the Annual Grantee Performance Report in accordance with HUD requirements and in the format and at the time designated by City or HUD Project Directors or their designees. Pursuant to CFR 85.40(a), the City manages the day-to-day operations of each grant and subgrant supported activities. City staff has detailed knowledge of the grant program requirements and monitors grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with Federal requirements. Such monitoring covers each program, function and activity and performance goals are reviewed periodically. 7. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. In the performance of this MOU, Recipient Agency shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor or employment applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation. Recipient Agency will take affirmative action to ensure that employees are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation. 8. Reporting Requirement. Recipient Agency shall furnish to City copies of all records indicating whether contractors and subcontractors employed on the project are in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § 276a et seq.). Such records shall include without limitation: Federal and State wage determinations; documentation of California State Contractor License status; documentation of Federal Debarment status; and certified payroll records. Such records shall be furnished to the City within 15 days of the commencement of this Agreement, with the exception of payroll records, which shall be furnished to City not less than 15 days following the period to which such records are applicable. 5 9. Revenue Disclosure Requirement. Recipient Agency shall make available all books and records pertaining to each project or business activity that is funded by CDBG Funds under this MOU for inspection and audit by HUD's representatives, upon request, at any time during the term of this MOU and during a period of 5 years thereafter. All such books and records shall be maintained by Recipient Agency at a location in Orange County. Failure of Recipient Agency to comply with the requirements of this section shall constitute a material breach for which City may terminate or suspend this MOU. 10. Audit Report Requirements. Recipient Agency agrees that if Recipient Agency receives Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) or more in federal funds, Recipient Agency shall have an annual audit conducted by a certified public accountant in accordance with the standards as set forth and published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. Recipient Agency shall provide City with a copy of said audit by October 1 of the year following the program year in which this Agreement is executed. 11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated in the following manner for the following reasons: (a) on thirty (30) days' written notice by either party; (b) upon five (5) days' written notice for violation of Federal Laws governing the use of CDBG Funds by Recipient Agency; (c) terminated for convenience in accordance with 24 CFR 85.44; and (d) terminated due to the non-performance of Recipient Agency and/or failure of Subrecipent to perform the work described in Exhibits A and B or failure to meet the performance standards and program goals set forth therein. In the event of any such termination, Recipient Agency shall only be entitled to reimbursement for approved expenses incurred to the effective date of termination and any and all funds not used must be returned to City per the paragraph below. 12. Reversion of Assets. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, Recipient Agency shall transfer to City any CDBG funds on hand at the time of the expiration of this Agreement as well as any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds. [24 CFR 570.503(b)(8).] Disposition of real property or equipment shall be resolved pursuant to City guidelines. Recipient Agency's obligations and responsibilities set forth in this paragraph and in the "Termination" clause and other requirements pertaining to program income shall not be affected by the termination of this Agreement and shall survive the date of termination of this Agreement for such period of time as City and/or HUD deems necessary for the responsibilities, duties and obligations to be performed and completed to the satisfaction of City and HUD. 13. Exhibits. All documents referenced as exhibits in this MOU are hereby incorporated in this MOU, including Exhibits A. 14. Entire Agreement. This MOU, and all other documents incorporated herein by specific reference, represent the entire and integrated agreement between City and Recipient Agency. This MOU supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This MOU may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties that expressly refers to this MOU. 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the date first written above. ATTEST B ~_ ~ Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Cour~^,il CITY OF SANTA ANA ~, ~ David N. Ream City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH W.FLETCHER City Attorney By: LO A C. PENALOZ! Assistant City Attorney "RECIPIENT AGENCY" CITY OF SANTA ANA City Attorney's Office By: Na :Joseph W. FI tc er Title: City Attorney EXHIBIT A CDBG MOU w/ City of Santa Ana City Attorney's Office SCOPE OF WORK CDBG Funding for the City of Santa Ana City Attorney's Office assists in the administration and support of staff that provide Code Enforcement Prosecution work in the City's CDBG Tazget Area CDBG funding is budgeted for staff that ensure compliance with City Code requirements in the CDBG Tazget Area. City Attorney staff serve as liaisons between the Planning and Building Community Preservation Division, the City Attorney and the court system in order to pursue prosecution and compliance on the more difficult cases in the CDBG Target Area handled by Code Enforcement inspectors. Compliance is obtained through the use of administrative hearings, the issuance of citations, and criminal complaint filings in court. Types of Cases Prosecuted by the City of Santa Ana City Attorney Nuisance activity, including modifications to historic properties, red light abatement, and drug abatement cases. Health and Safety Code violations, including vermin infestation and substandard living conditions. Unsafe or dangerous structures Vacant, abandoned, and unsecured structures Unpermitted construction Commercial and residential hoarders Illegal dwelling units and garage conversions Electrical, building, and plumbing code violations Fire hazards and Fire Code violations in commercial and residential properties. Zoning violations such as illegal or unapproved occupancy and unpermitted uses. Code Enforcement Prosecution utilizes CDBG funding and the City's General fund for salaries. PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 Public hearing closed on March 19, 2007 regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant ( )Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion, Tri- County Bulletin on March 2, 2007 and Nguoi Viet on March 3, 2007 Continued from the March 19, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Bustamante absent) Councilmember Benavides abstained from Item 75.A. because he is on the Board of Directors for one of the organizations seeking funds, and he left the room during consideration of this item Motion: 1. Approve the proposed fiscal year 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant Program as proposed with the following changes: SOCIAL PROGRAMS HUMAN RELATIONS FINAL TAB ORGANIZATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Achievement Inst. of $8 500 1 Scientific Studies $8,500 , AIDS services 2 Foundations 3 Assistance Lea ue $20,000 $20,000 4 Blind Children $18,500 $18,500 5 Bowers Kidseum $5,000 $5,000 6 Bo sand Girls Club $34,500 $5,500 $40,000 7 Cambodian Famil $19,500 $5,500 $25,000 8 Cam fire USA 9 Career Be innin s $15,500 $2,500 $18,000 City of Santa Ana- -$160 600 $21 900 10 Helico ter $182,500 , , City of Santa Ana- McFadden Learning -$2,000 $65,000 11 Center $67,000 City of Santa Ana- ' $31 500 $162,000 12 Pro ect Pride $130,500 , Community Service $6 000 $12,000 13 Pro ram $6,000 , CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 145 APRIL 16, 2007 ,.. PUBLIC HEARINGS HUMAN RELATIONS FINAL TAB ORGANIZATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Congressional Dist- $4,200 $16 200 14 Academ of Int'I Dance $12,000 , Council of OC St Vincent De Paui-Pio Pico 15 Pro ram $11,500 $11,500 i6 Council on A in $7,000 -$1,000 $6,000 17 Delhi Center $5,000 $5,000 18 EI Puente $25,000 ! $25,000 19 EI n California Feedback-Meals on 20 Wheels $22,500 $1,500 $24,000 21 Feedback-Senior Lunch $21,000 $3,000 $24,000 Healthy Smiles for kids 22 of Oran a Count HOPE Community 23 Services 24 Hotline $5,000 $5,000 25 Human O tions $17,000 $3,000 $20,000 26 Kidsin ers $13,500 -$500 $13,000 27 Laura's House $7,500 $7,500 Legal Aid-Earned Income Tax Credit 28 Outreach Legal Aid-Health 29 Consumer Action Center $6,500 $6,500 30 Mari osa $6,000 $6,000 31 Merc House $10,000 $10,000 National Council on Alcohol & Drug 32 De endence $15,500 $7,900 $23,400 33 O era Pacific Orange Coast Interfaith 34 Shelter Orange County Bar 35 Foundation-Pro ramma $9,500 $3,500 $13,000 Orange County Bar 36 Foundation-sto short $6,000 $9,000 $15,000 Orange County Children 37 Thera eutic Arts Center $15,500 $5,000 $20,500 Orange County Human Relations-Common 38 Ground $5,500 $5,500 3g Orange County Human $8,000 $8,000 NCtL MINUTES 146 APRIL 16, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS TAB ORGANIZATION HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AMENDMENT FINAL FUNDING Relations-Heart of Oran e 40 Oran a Count on Track $9,500 $6,500 $16,000 41 Orange County Teen Challen a $9,500 $500 $10,000 42 OC Youth Commission- Santa Ana Boxin Club $14,500 $10,500 $25,000 43 Relam a o Del Cielo $7,000 $3,000 $10,000 44 Saint Jose h Ballet $45,500 $45,500 45 Santa Ana Friends for the Animals $7,500 $7,500 46 Santa Ana Hi h School $14,000 -$14,000 47 Share Our Selves $9,500 $9,500 48 Taller San Jose $36,500 $13,500 $50,000 49 Southern California Colle a of O tomet 50 Southwest Minority Economic Development Assoc. $9,500 $9,500 51 Think To ether $16,000 $14,000 $30,000 52 Thomas House Shelters $10,500 $10,500 53 TKO Boxin Club $15,000 $10,000 $25,000 54 Vietnamese Community of Oran a Count $12,000 $12,000 ' 55 WISE Place $10,500 $2,000 $12,500 56 Women Hel in Women $6,500 $6,500 57 Women's Transitional Livin Center $9,500 $9,500 TOTAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS $950,000 NON-SOCIAL PROGRAMS $950,000 HUMAN RELATIONS FINAL TAB ORGANIZATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Administration & 58 Planning - Administration $870,000 $870,000 Administration & 59 Planning -Fair Housing Council of O.C $71,580 $71,580'. 60 Administration & $100,000 $100,OD0 COUNCIL MINUTES 147 APRIL 16, 2007 ~_~,,, __ $6,128,173 HUMAN RELATIONS FINAL TAB ORGANIZATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Planning -General Plannin 61 Capital Improvements - Fire Truck $784,000 $784,000 Capital Improvements - 62 Neighborhood Sponsored Im rovements $50,000 $50,000 Capital Improvements - 63 Neighborhood Street Im rovements $1,493,093 $100,000 $1,593,093 Capital Improvements - 64 Neighborhood Park Im rovements $500,000 $500,000 65 Code Enforcement $1,700,000 $1,700,000 66 Historic Preservation - Ebell Societ $100,000 -$100,000 ~' Historic Preservation - 67 Santa Ana Historical Preservation Societ $39,500 $39,500 Historic Preservation - 68 O.C. Natural History Museum $100,000 $100,000 69 Housing Rehabilitation - 000 90 Paint Your Heart Out $90,000 , $ Housing Rehabilitation - 70 Rebuilding Together O.C. $30,000 $30,000 Housing Rehabilitation - 71 Multi-Family Rehab Loans $200,000 $200,000 TOTAL NON-SOCIAL PROGRAMS TOTAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS TOTAL 2007-2008 CDBG GRANT $950,000 PUBLIC HEARINGS $6,128,173 $950,000 $7,078,173 $7,078,173 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the approved program to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City's fiscal year 2007-2008 allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds and execute the grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 148 APRIL 16, 2007 }'~.' PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with nonprofit agencies and/or subrecipients awarded funds as part of the approved program. AGMT. NO. 2007-105 - With nonprofit agencies and/or subrecipients awarded funds as part of the approved program. MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Martinez Alvarez, eustamante, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: None (0) Benavides (1) None (0) Martinez, Pulido, COUNCIL CONVENED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 6:21 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 6:24 P.M. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. 85.A. COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING ACTION PLANS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, GRAFFITI AND CITY STREETS (Martinez, Sarmiento and Tinajero) Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers emphasized the urgency in maximizing public safety in the city, including the reduction of gang activity and graffiti and the need for improvement of the city streets. Councilmember Martinez noted that the City needed to adopt a pro active approach to resolving these major issues in the City. All members agreed that there was a need for action plans to address these major issues. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez moved that the matters be referred to the respective Council Committees and given high priority. Councilmember Benavides suggested that the Council committees submit action plans to the full Council within the next 30-45 days. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 149 APRIL 16, 2007