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10/15/1996 (2) ,.. _ . ,\ ,'..,~_~:"..' ":'~..':"~':L.............I-{; ~',' ",' ' -, ' ;,' " " " , '.. ,".",.= . \:: v . '< . " , , . . ..' . . . ., , , <. . ", 1<' .' . . . '.' t::: '.; ,~,( :i f" ,". . :. I ". . .>'" \ .......~~'~I~'~'('F;"'~,~-:-.rj... .....~, f f,. ,:I,,~ ,', . .', ....:" . " < , "'.' . . .' ~ , '. ' NAHAB Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board MINUTES Date. l1cgcr , . " ' , ',' '. .' .. . '. '. "~."" \ ' '. .' .:' .: \ '.....'.. '" . . .' . ": .. ,'., d . .\ " - ,.....,'.,.'...."... < ' I, .:' . ~. .+ : 1, ,.~' l' , " . , " ~_ , " . . " . . I'" ..' ' . . . ': ~I' '..... \. ...... ' .' ,-' . ' ". ': " .." , .'. " " . I.' \' L. I 'IL.;.,J, " . . It-J . . . "".', ;.: '.' ":.'..1. ',~:. ' .. .~" ':',' "~"::";';'. ".' ..~~:,1.......~:.........;,\:',>':::,.." . .,",' ',' "',".: ",; I,,', '.',' ',< t". :'.' \r"", ',,', ',:,:::I,'~ <,',' " < . . , .,C, " ~ NEIGHBORHOOD & AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD CtTY OF CLEARWATER October 15, 1996 Present: Mayme W. Hodges Rev. William Graham William Turner, Sr. Bertha Kelley Howard Groth Mary Myhill Milly Joplin Vacant Seat Alan J. Ferri Michael Holmes Patricia O. Sullivan Absent: Shirley Moran Vice-Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member - Arrived 10:03 a.m. Board Member Board Member Economic Development Director Economic Development Assistant Director Board Reporter Chair The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. (:> ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes Approval of the minutes of September 17, 1996, was continued to November 19, 1996, as some members had not received copies. ITEM #3 - Aaencv Presentations a) Pinellas Opportunity Council Executive Director Joan Lanier said the POC (Pinellas Opportunity Council) helps alleviate poverty in Pinellas County by providing emergency assistance, food and nutrition information, referrals, family and job development, HIV/AIDS respite care, and coordinating a retired senior volunteer program. and acting as lead agency for Head Start. For 19 years, POC has funded the only Chore Services program in the County. The program provides heavy household cleaning and yard maintenance for seniors who have neglected their homes for many years due to health and other challenges. The program.s wait list has 2,500 names. Priorities are based on age, economic, physical, and mental conditions. Some nursing homes and ACLFs will not discharge patients until their homes are cleaned. Some wait listed people never receive service due to a lack of funds. After rendering help, the program contacts other agencies and requests maintenance. Most clients have slipped through the system, unaware programs are available. Some situations could have been addressed better had they come to the organization's attention 4 or 5 years earlier. " " 'i/J mnah10.96 1 10/15/96 I',:":,~,,,: ._..... .'. ";"';"..':'.i, '::',.:):',,;i"~,"_'. ',::,:',; ,: , '" " " ,\,. .' ' ,.. I, ,', ~-.. ..~, "I-~-I., - , " " ' , . , 1__1 , ' L..I, .....' ','.~, , .. ':,"'~'. .~' ..",.,~ "l.:',:',...';::.'.\;':~':.'...,'~:..~-.;~,:...:.:...~..........:~~~.....:......:......:.~:'...~:....'..q..~~I'.".,..I."',: :".I..~':,."',.'.:.,,.. .""~~" "...,,"~ "" .'...~..".~'....'.'1,.... ":"".:.'~:. ~ In response to a question, Ms. Lanier said the program has a difficult time attracting volunteers as the work is rigorous and distasteful to many. It was suggested volunteers could clean wait listed homes that are in moderately poor condition. Ms. Lanier said she has tried to attract volunteers for 19 years. Workers are required to do deep cleaning and move furniture. It was suggested some relatives may commit to providing care if they are contacted. Ms. lanier thanked NAHAS (Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board) for recommending CDSG (Community Development Block Grant) funding of $27,414. Staff earns only $4.57 per hour. The program did not raise sufficient funding to a/so serve handicapped residents less than 60 years old. b) Partners in Self-Sufficiency {;;f;~';' \~~~. ~,~, ... Executive Director Sylvia Costello said Partners in Self-Sufficiency began as a pilot HUD program 12 years ago to assist low income single parents gain self-sufficiency. The program's 70 participants have committed to 5 year contracts to attain self-sufficiency and no longer depend on entitlements such as AFDC (Aid for Families with Dependent Children), Medicaid, and Food Stamps. The contracts establish interim goals including training. The program is prepared for recently legislated welfare reform. The escrow component, supported by CHA (Clearwater Housing Authority) and HUD, helps participants reach their ultimate goal of home ownership. Contributions earn interest. Participants can withdraw up to 30% to meet emergencies. Ms. Costello said self-sufficiency can be maintained more successfully when tied to home ownership. Partners in Self-Sufficiency provides detailed case management and tracks clients up to 18 months. The program acts as an extended family to many and helps participants overcome barriers such as transportation and child care needs. A relatjonship with the private sector provides donations and hiring opportunities. She enjoys seeing participants grow and change. The program's annual budget is $70,000 plus in-kind services. ITEM #4 ~ Discussion of the Economic Develooment Element of the Comorehensive Plan Economic Development Director Alan Ferri said the Comprehensive Plan, which includes 20 elements, is updated every 5 years. This is the first year the City prepared the optional Economic Development element. The year-long update process requires citizen input from NAHAB and the Planning & Zoning Board. Long range objectives include maintaining property values, a diversified economy, and a high quality of life. The plan recommends establishing an identifiable image for the City. It notes the high level of public services provided by the City and non-profits and recognizes natural resources and the fragile ecology. The requirement that 15% of downtown lots must be set aside for on- site stormwater management increases development costs. In response to a question, Mr. Ferri said a regional lake would replace required individual set-asides and allow more intense development. Currently, between 80% and 85% of downtown is covered with pavement. \.:) mnah10.96 2 10/15/96 u.........u~!...,:t,..~.Iol._..~c .+.... , .." n .. ~. " '. ",~1 hI.;' "'\<}':'~~'W,.J' " ,.'; , ','. ...-. , ". . ",:,>,:>::,:";;;..'~, ....,'\,;,:,' \ ,'". ' ,"", I, CI Lt, ~.I , , .' :. .' . \, ,." " ," ,~:':~''',~,':".t .' l/"'I', '>,: ".~~": J.,,:.....I-:....~_,.. '.......~...~'~~:.:.......r':~- ,[, ,'.. ,~':' \ :':' ',', ~ '."':' ", I. ..',,',., '. ' ':", ,,' " ,~I:, ',' ...: ":' '. .1. ':'.', ~', u',' .:',: ',", ,("". ::~ II ,~ Mr. Ferri said the Economic Development Element wllJ enhance the City's ability to obtain State funds for projects as the report includes strategic planning and outlines the City's redevelopment efforts. Data gathered for the report can be used as benchmarks in 5 years. He noted the City will not pursue establishing a fiber optic utility due to competition between Time Warner and GTE. NAHAS member wllJ review the report and contact Mr. Ferri with comments. Further discussion regarding this item will be agendaed for the next meeting. ITEM #5 - Subgrantee ReDorts Year end reports will be distributed for the next meeting. ITEM 1t6 - Old Busines~ a) Filling Board Vacancy for Housing Development NAHAS members were requested to submit recommendations for the vacancy representing "housing development." b) Brownfield Program Report f:> Mr. Ferri said environmental policies discourage redevelopment in urban environments. The Brownfield program encourages urban redevelopment. The two-year award of $100,000 began October 1, 1996. Funding will be used to develop processes to address redevelopment and environmental standards. Contaminant risks and solution options need to be identified. Removing some stabilized contaminants that do not pose an exposure risk accomplishes nothing. Acceptable standards need to be determined. Most pollution in the City is at low levels. Mr. Ferri said the City may be able to attract additional funding toward this effort. Cleaning an average site with low level contamination can cost $250,000. Cleaning the City's 100 Brownfield sites could cost as much as $25-million. Most Brownfield sites once had gasoline stations, auto repair shops, or dry cleaning establishments on them. When mortgage money is not available for developing these sites, no new jobs are created. He reviewed uses for the funding: 1) $55,000 - environmental Phase I & II analysis and technical assistance to understand issues behind risk based corrective action; 2} $10,000 - subgrantee agency, Career Options of Pinellas Inc. (FKA Private Industry Council), to plan how they will work with new businesses to help neighborhood residents be hired for new jobs to be created; 3) $20,000 - USF (University of South Florida) Center for Economic and Management Research to calculate the return on cleanup investment; 4) $15,000 - Economic Development Department to work with and educate groups and the private sector and to compile and process monitoring reports. o NAHAB is the program's lead citizen participation agency, responsible for considering matters that affect the general public. NAHAB will work with agencies and community groups such as the North Greenwood Task Team which has concerns regarding mnah10.96 3 10/1 5/96 '....~...-......4,..."IiI,~ ""~'1J l, 0'<'. ...~ ~~. .., ., ..; .. ~ l "", , ..";.,j.""--"":~:"'~'''!<.;'''I:I.'.., . ,.+;-;'.t..... . \,~,','_; '" ,',", "i",,': ,,>' " '.' ",':" ",:' ,. " ,',' ,," " ." ':,.' ""',, ',' "J, :,.. '.~':,:, :',.' \..', ',,", ,', ~" ':.",;', t . .: " , : ' , " , ',", \ <" Li :' ,~':,', ," \":,' ''', 't",,". , " , " I ' , ' I I" .-. ., ' " ., , , ': i ,. , , ~', ~ I"'" I { "',' ~ contamination issues in Stevenson's Creek. NAHAB will disseminate information and identify area needs. NAHAB members also will sit on a larger management committee addressing liability and including representatives from the scientific, engineering, and regulatory community. NAHAS will identify needs from the State and SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) and recommend legislative changes to environmental policies and procedures. NAHAS's work will impact how business is done in Clearwater. In response to a question, Mr. Ferri said radon is not a major problem in this area due to the soWs sandy composition. He said 30% of the City's population lives in the Brownfield area which includes 9% of the City's real property values. Property values in the area have declined since 1988. Developers are hesitant to invest in land that may be contaminated. He noted increased interest since the Brownfield designation. In response to a question regarding lead contamination, Mr. Ferri said residents need to be educated regarding avaifabre resources, including the County's excellent testing program. Potential contamination of the 100 Brownfield sites may be due to past uses of the property. (f~) .~ In response to a Question, Mr. Ferri said this vehicle will allow the board to challenge standards. The State will undertake a major review of its environmental policies and procedures. He expected new legislation will allow a community framework for active community participation by residents and businesses to determine safe levels of contamination based on accurate. scientific information. He invited the owners of the 100 potential sites to work with the City regarding this issue. Mr. Ferri will distribute the two- year work plan at the next meeting. c) Subgrantee Monitoring Schedule and Assignments Mr. Ferri distributed the monitoring schedule: 1) Boys & Girls Club - Graham; 2) Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project - Myhill; 3) CNHS - new home owners - Moran; 4) CNHS - rehabilitations - Moran; 5) CNHS - business loans~ Moran; 6) Community Response Team - Kelley; 7) Community Services Foundation - intervention cases ~ Joplin; 8) Community Services Foundation - land acquisition - Joplin; 9} Girls Inc., of PineJlas - Graham; 10) Habitat for Humanity - Turner; 11) Homeless Emergency Project. Inc. - Hodges; 12) Partners in Self-Sufficiency - Moran; 13) Pinellas Opportunity Council M Hodges; 14) ReS Spouse Abuse Shelter M Joplin; 1 5) Salvation Army - Groth; 16) Tampa Bay COC - Groth. He requested board members contact their agencies and set a target date for visits before the next meeting. All visits must be completed before April 15, 1997. ITEM #7 - New Business a) Election of Chair Mr. Ferri reported the ordinance that created NAHAS stipulates the Chair can serve only one consecutive term. Ms. Moran cannot succeed herself as Chair. () mnah10.96 4 10/1 5/96 , . ',. . , I .', .1" :,.....,:'" .,I..~~,~:~,...,:: ,. I', " : . \,,; ',' _ ',', , ,'.'" ,.',', ",'. .. ,'," , , '. " . ,~.. I. , , , '. 'T ') 'I <,; : . '. . " ,,', ..to;. " . . , (J ".~ _..I_~ Member Joplin moved to elect Mayme Hodges as Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Chair Hodges moved to elect Howard Groth as Vice~Chair, The motion was duly seconded and carr~ed unanimously. Board Terms Economic Development Assistant Director Michael Holmes said board terms need to be reviewed and recommendations made. Several terms expire in April 1997. ITEM #8 - Board Member MonitorinQ Reoorts - None. ITEM #9 - Announcements a) Next Scheduled Regular Meeting - November 19, 1996 ITEM 119 M Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11: 17 a.m. ~A~~~ Chao Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Advisory Board o r.:,".A~ V' i' mnah10.96 5 10/15/96 ~.~ - .."..~. 1'l"'_~h"~'--"~--"'.'-~ ... ~,-~..*....,l"""..I.,.J-;,j'ii,A~"""";':":,~'..l.L...I...t.I.~ ~~ II ......... .__..._..-,~ ,. . ..................--~i<\'-tl..:>l;......~,.L. , \ " \ " ' , . ' , .' , n ,\, , '.. , . , " ' , ' , ...._"".,v." "';',;"',',:,'-'-":..',',",. ","::':, ' '~:'';';''';''" :";",:,,:,,,,:,:,.,", : , , ' , , ' I . --I .-., \:"1 , " ",.' , , . j ; " , ' , " I..a.-.I .' ~'''' . ..,.., '. , , .'. .