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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2011 07 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Plan - Public Hearing • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7 For Meeting of November 1, 2011 ITEM TITLE: First of two required Public Hearings on the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. (NRSA) SUBMITTED BY: Michael Morales, CED Director (575 - 3533) CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Archie M. Matthews, ONDS Manager (575 - 6101) SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This public hearing before the City Council is to provide an opportunity for and consider any comments on the Draft of the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. Explanation: Investment of the Federal Funds received through the CDBG and HOME - programs by HUD regulations must be monitored by tracking specific detailed low and moderate income data as well as specific economic development job opportunities and demographics. The Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) benefits the City of Yakima in aggregating this information within this proposed NRSA and allowing many of the requirements and benefits to be presumed. The proposed NRSA has been advertised and available for written public comment from October 3, 2011 through October 4, 2011 . and any received written comment during the 30 day comment period will be included in Final NRSA as submitted to HUD. The second public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2011 at the Neighborhood Development Committee meeting. Resolution _ Ordinance Other (Specify) Public Hearing Contract Mail to (name and address): Funding Source U.S. Department of Housing and rban Development APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ,_ ,//,(,_4 7 , /i City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Hold Public Hearing BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: No action needed at this time. • • CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGIC PLAN YAKIMA CITY COUN y MICAH CAWLEY, Id AXOR ?` 9 4 CATHY COFFEY, � E AYOR `' 1' a°,, MAUREENr S y DAVE EDL��,' K ENSEY • D •� . -, ,TLE • ¢ b r WILL C Y �1A 94 I AGER ;,. ¶ DO 'ALD B. COOPER 4.. ^� Y COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MICHAEL A. MORALES • 1 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 0 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY (NRS) Draft - September, 2011 As an annual recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, the City of Yakima is required to engage in a careful planning process which involve ; development and implementation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strat-,�4 (NRSA) that outlines the =r4 anticipated provision of various forms of assistan: 1: "'dim wand moderate income persons and families for job creation, h. „.kt 4 .nd ec;9xai is development improvements following consultation with .,neighbor ood residents, raland local governments, the private sector, and commun `�,w ase.Je "_ . nizations. fi r' The Neighborhood Revitalization�� "� 's mission pro measurable goals g gY � P g for actions that will address issues s by *zequireme " for the use of CDBG and HOME funding. These goals includ ` grer cts . 15 ;” late economic development, : '.: provide basic hu se support, an. revitalize arget areas within Neighborhood Revitalization � (NR 3: - Target Ar = :, Boundaries. Ins ary, - ighhz• - :A9od Revitalization Strategy is to create a coordinated "k ` ailing of reso 5 • m to faziie te grantees the ability to engage in comprehensive revita ' .a ion strategie41 Comprehensive community revitalization strategies seek to create pa ac, vhips . Le•.ng federal and local governments, the private sector, community or`4 •':` ons and neighborhood residents. This submission does not reflect a significa' t change in the Consolidated Plan 2010 -2014 or the Annual Action Plan -2011. ONDS is submitting this document as an amendment /update to the Annual Action for 2011. 2 • PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS Much of what is required has already been accomplished, either in the Consolidate Planning process, or in the surveys the Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) has undertaken. The City of Yakima Citizen Participation Policy, adopted by Resolution #R -2010 -034 ensures that City of Yakima residents are provided the opportunity to be involved in the development and implementation of the City's Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, an•., Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation (CAPER). Residents are ,, ed to provide input in developing plan objectives, reviewing and commentirl. 0 ects recommended for funding, and reviewing program performance. • ' , _. A te, The Office of Neighborhood Services L`e' \ `)_ ) has an ongoing po ',«.• by which ONDS provides information and timely notific m ©f program activities, as well as providing opportunity in 'public i ngs to receiv e izen comments on proposed • a ctivities, prior to the adoption -: decision : ��.' affect the designated revitalization area. Hearings are con ._ "xU . o make them accessible to residents of areas z, -gave a signi ant num..' of low and moderate income residents or ari,:etv ere co L 4 unity deved,.ment or affordable housing activities are proposed A j * b} {� LIBORIIOOD ALIZA'!At ` STRATEGY AREA BOUNDARIES The ' ,? ©f Yakima fine. by 13 census tracts; 8 of which are designated as the NRSA Ta'_,, Area du o a concentration of poverty, housing conditions, and racial or ethnic conc:,s a:_ • " s. The 8 census tracts — 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 12, and 15 — include 55.8% o'the year 2000 population or 40,093 persons out of a total population of 71,845 persons citywide. The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) neighborhood boundaries include census tracts 01, 02, 03, 06, 15; and portions of census tracts 05, 07, and 12. These census tracts represent the oldest developed eastern portions of the city located along the railroad tracks then east to the Yakima River. The designated area is 3 bounded on the east and north by Highway Interstate Hi h 82; 16 Avenue to the west and Y Mead Avenue to the south. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA DEMOGRAPHICS Population Total Census 2000 population count within the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Area affected census tracts is approximately 40,093 perso ,s. . Persons age 25 -44 represent 30% of the area's total population, while 25% o ,.::l persons within the area are under age 15. Elderly persons, those age 65 and •.,. - -,q,; amprise 14% of the total e reinvestment area population. _ , . Income Distribution '' The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic <SA) T , a et Area censu acts reflect ' ` 4 . ' l .. ,d a percentage of low- and m oderate- income res ei `yts in excess of 51% (see table below). - 4: : 't Per Fn r - N ge Low ' oderate Inc.. e Residents — NSRA Target Area U ti: pact 1 Tracs':' tlM .Trac .Tract 5 Tract 6 Tract 7 Tract 12 Tract 15 90.2 ,. 76.8% ?::�i,9% 72.5% 81.1% 59.7% 62.8% 72.9% ='tr ,,, Minority Conc. Ettration The Neighborhood Revitalization .Strategic (NRSA) Target Area has the highest concentrations of minority persons and households, particularly Hispanics or Latinos, with larger households and families, in more rental units, with lower incomes, and higher percentages of poverty and the city at large. Approximately 43% of the NRSA Target Area census tracts are of minority races; with 48% being Hispanic or Latino or any race compared to 30% citywide (see table below). 4 41110 Census Tract Minority Population Demographic Information 2000 2010 Tract Tract Median Median Tract Census Family Family Pct. Tract Minority Minority Tract Income Income Increase/Decrease Populatigu Population 0/0 $ $ 1 12,227 15,621 27.8% 1k'; '',',..:-. „ 1,771 62.8% $ $ 2 19,544 24,968 27.8% ._,-.° 5,374 `1" 66.7% $ $ PLA\ 3 30,871 39,441 27.8% '.' ' 905 1,12. 28.8% $ $ ,.._, • 5 42,031 53,696 4 -4 4) . `i . , f ,°, V 9 5, u" Itiqu, 1,059 21.1% .1- $ $ 6 22,125 ,,b...%75 t'7Vo ,11,485 4,566 70.4% , $ 410- $ I*, 4 , 7 33,995 ' =c4,. 13,42 v-., 27.8 0 6,684 2,354 35.2% ' III / '' ''':i.5114 A -1 : 7 1 5 11 1 29,9 i 38,2 ,. 27.7% 9,048 3,525 39.0% Il io l %L $ ''i: . 4 ' 15 14 a.22,127 4270 27.8% 9,617 7,214 75.0% Data Source: 141.9YFIEC Cigus Report - Summary Census Demographic Information NRSA Target Area Housing Stock Target Area housing stock is located within the oldest developed eastern portions of the city. The citywide median year of housing structures built is 1963. A significant percentage of housing structures located within the NRSA Target Area census tracts III were built prior to 1960 (see table below). 5 0 City of Yakima, WA Pct. Housing Structures Built Prior To 1960 Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Block Group 1 2 3 5 6 7 12 15 , ' 1 59.9% 31.7% 22.0% 50.3% 49.4% 44.52.3% 47.8% _.. jot; , 2 76.7% 45.8% 44.6% 254 . 9% 6� ' 57.0% .:" rh,r k. 3 37.4% %t1.9% 7% 59.1 % 5 "< * 4 36.7% 54.6% 5 65.9% Data Source Census 2000 Sum , f' "`3, ��,S�a :' A 7{ . -. 1 . A review of s au sing 0 ck within t" c a ected blocks of NRSA Target Area i S� I A n i. 't h census tracts reveals QG ' ,, ` sa" n e • ' rental housing units than owner - occupied" ho • i - see below) ° ental housing unit predominate the housing inory within t arget �:,-;;�; The affected blocks of Tract 1 shows the hi hest u highest 9 ercentage o l- ,Ital hu (88 %). The affected blocks of Tract 12 reflect the lowes ' :uanber /per , -ntage of rental housing (47 %) within the Target Area (see table below). g` °L;,, j . {ry Occupied Housing Units — NRSA Target Area .Housing Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Tract Type 1 2 3 5 6 7 12 15 Owner 12% 33% 42% 47% 34% 36% 54% 43% Rental 88% 67% 59% 53% 66% 64% 47% 50% Data Source: Census 2000 6 A review of Census 2000 data for selected characteristics of occupied housing further p g (complete plumbing; complete kitchen facilities; monthly owner costs as a percentage of household incomes; and gross rent as a percentage of household income) reflect percentages that exceed the citywide median percentages in all categories. Thus the nature of housing within the affected census tracts of the NRSA Target Area indicate older housing units; a higher number of residel lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities; higher number of occ ed housing with higher monthly owner costs and /or higher gross rents as a e;,i ce' -e of household income (See Appendix). „ Based on income distribution, as well ..: e ther r.F l and ethnic 6 centrations and housing characteristics, CDBG and Q resources will be allocated predominantly within the identifie,. RSA Target •t census tracts. • -;7;„ R 5 CONSULTATION WITH AREA STAKEH •': • The City of Yaki �t ; d with nu —'' `ous publ j and private sources, created and worked with ac \svisory I y mittee con... cting at least two general public hearings designed to encoura a + _ �: -. s ment i+ om households residing within the city's rz g Y low- ,c 'G� e n morhoo.s ` preparing this strategy. The City's Office of N borhood De"% a a men '�I (ONDS) is the lead agency responsible for the plan developmen and ini ementation of its CDBG and HOME programs. ASSESSMENT 0.°, . k:ECONOMICCONDITIONS Yakima Countyas been designated as "economically distressed" county by the Washington State Legislature due to the county's chronically depressed economy. Yakima County continues to experience severe economic hardships in spite of the injection of millions in state and federal dollars for employment and training programs over the past 20 years. The City of Yakima, as one of the county's largest cities and the county seat, is a reflection and repository of some of the county's most distressed economic trends and households. 7 0 The City of Yakima's overall economic development strategy is focused on the development, expansion and stabilization of the job market, upgrading of public infrastructure, public facilities, and the development of affordable housing for area residents, with complete attention to the `human element'. The enhancement of the City's business and economic environment will provide for the subsequent enhancement of `quality of life' indicators for all City residents. Successful neighborhood revitalization strategies are . t together the neighborhood and larger community stakeholder ., o o'ge pa - 'Ii:''' that: is feces:. • Obtain commitments to nei hborhoo., g g� -� ..suildin - 3,. • Make neighborhoods attractive f• 'i - ,estments thereby creatin :,market for ro fits • :� :, • Generate neighborhood p: :t " cipation to ensu c'f. aat the benefits of economic s activity are reinvested in the _.4!,.rhood for to 1 t community ,,,,, development•' �, Support AR' ort the `� " o l n ei 0 ghborhoo. "' ritermedia , institutions to bridge gaps between: =V!cal gove ` s j`w ent agencie ; - the business community, community - fir' groups, and' .4e , �� .a O ,:Fost.'4# • owt° a esident .. e d initiatives to identify and address their 4',°` ''''4 1,14 h ousing, ec.. e a is a i �uuxan service needs. As a result of persisaeht distressed economic trends Yakima County carves a designation as , being - economically distressed" area The goal of the Neighborhood Revitalization 'frategy is to promote economic development in distressed neighborhoods of our community. Economic development actions include efforts to attract businesses that generate higher wages, providing opportunities for post- secondary education to cover job skills gaps, improving language skills, and assistance with childcare costs. ID 8 The City p of Yakima has in past years assisted Workforce and the Rural Community Development Council (RCDR) with job creation activities and the creation of micro- enterprises for low - moderate income residents residing within the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic area. Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center (YVOIC) has long participated in partnership with the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) to provide low- income housing opportunities and economic development improvement to onomically distressed areas of Yakima. "' Y YVOIC has as its primary purpose the improve r , of physi - 4:4economic or social environment of its geographic area (primari . Southeast Yakima) tsF.ddressing one or more critical problems of the area, wi .: cular at ention to the n- � `of persons of low and moderate income. YVOIC was c' a for the purpose of delivering recruitment, job training, educate, and job place ; services to unemployed and underemployed persons in Yakima I -P = 4111 4`r 4 YVOIC has partn - '„ Yd the City + Yakima o oversee the operation of the Southeast Co . L _ 'ty Ceti tx. The Sout's . st Community Center facility provides a Tie variety of public se -, T011 . , • o redu the impact of poverty and other negative conch ; 4 9 t ti Ne ns, es rest. i Southeast Yakima. Wor -4ce hosts an. Ir endu L and annual `Job Fair' to create opportunities for unemplo 4,ti citizens t.:. meet and interact with potential employers to create substantial su , ?ab employment. The Job Fair annually involves the participation of a variety of community partners. Partners, contributors, and participants include a large spectrum of businesses in our area. In each of the proceeding years, the Job Fair has resulted in "on the spot" hiring of job seekers. Additional jobs continue to be filled as a direct result of the Job Fair; sometimes months after the event. 9 The City of Yakima contracts with the Rural Community Development ment Council • (RCDC) to provide technical assistance and access to capital for low /moderate income entrepreneurs seeking to establish microenterprises. The microenterprises targeted are those with five or fewer employees. RCDC services include individual business assistance, educational workshops, loan packaging and access to loans for those that qualify within Yakima's federal Renewal Community area or within City limits. d ; MEASUREABLE GOALS 4, fir >.s The City of Yakima targets CDBG funds towdsojects are most likely to provide benefits for residents of designated e .a , - moderate income osus tract block groups including projects to improve recrge ri9khousi ' ,; safety, and se es. Job Creation . Workforce will provide the City o ' with wntte Commitments from at least 41) two businesses attending the Job Fa*} tha,, ; ;a '` e creation of at least two permanent, full -tim = 60, _listed by j• 3,titles tha . Will be filled by low /moderate income persons t k Job Fair. Econ pmic )D► eTo men I RCDC will proViti technr:= (_ sistance and access to capital for low /moderate incoia;e ";entrepreneurs .:ekin ! . Io establish microenterprises. It is anticipated that RCDC a 11 success ty assist a minimum of two (2) low- moderate income entrepreneuestablish a viable microenterprise annually. YVOIC historically, has focused its service delivery within the low- income neighborhoods of the City of Yakima. YVOIC is seeking designation as a Community -Based Development Corporation (CBDO) by virtue of its historical capacity to provide facilities, and programs to service low- income persons, and families of economically distressed neighborhoods of Yakima. One such facility has 1 0 • been the Southeast Community Center. A menu of program services is provided below. SEYCC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The SEYCC's Summer Youth Programs served 545 Southeast Yakima children ages 5 to 18 years and their families every week during the period June through August. Our Summer Camp is a fun, exciting time for children to en_, .e in daily recreational activities, educational and learning opportun', 'rrs nd interpersonal communication /social skills development. Activiti-: : =..: u ';;', basketball, volleyball, ‘m, kickball, football, etc. are offered to youth as to 18 '":s of age. Special nn� programs include a dance class taught by erado Villalobos, x. "Crazy Legz." Kids of all ages are learning new dan e ,.,; 3_ work ':0gether in de doping dance routines and developing their skills as part oa =r-SEYCC Dance Team. Mitch Weary, Jr. offers kids opportun to learn and '1:511c; - op their singing and song - writing skills as part the SEYC$ ` ' F •g studio eral kids have already recorded several songs and are in t ; pro �"'F •.•,, ing CDs. In addition, the SEYCC ` d - „offers kids t s^ opportu to learn more about the music industry and o •s • asic s in studio se. ;_up recording and production. • SEYC A =� ncy _ Pan" T tiu `sac's e s more 25 boxes of food to families every we Through a xi • iaa ship 4 Wal -Mart who donates food. ax, SEY .::-'Senior Nut f oon Program provides 100 hot meals every day to senior citizens U dome in c the SEYCC, who reside in Union Gap and Naches, and seniors living " 11- _a`irna who are not able to leave their home. The program also - provides seniors‹ ith frozen meals to be consumed during the weekend. In addition, staff provides information regarding healthy food choices. SEYCC Senior Fitness Program provides an exercise class to 20 senior citizens three times a week that helps them stay active and independent in life, and help they • prevent falls and fall - related injuries that are a major threat to independent living. 11 0 SEYCC Senior Foot Care Program services are provided by four volunteers -two retired nurses and two individuals, who are registered nurses. The program, which also provides information regarding health care issues (diabetes, etc.), referral to health providers, and foot products, serves 10 -15 senior citizens per week every Friday. All seniors that are provided services under this program donate from $1.00 to $20.00, which generates an average of $40.00 per week that is used for direct services for youth. SEYCC and YVFWC Science Adventures Pro)" q -,in partnership with the P rov YVFWC ConneX Program, provides young 25 . le p : :.ities to learn more Y g e o pp �;��, about science, careers in science and to go o eld The :NI is scheduled to visit the Pacific Science Center and Aqu n in Se. tle, the Wild "'s ,. • 'Wind and Solar Facility and Central Washington Univers , n r "-ei urg, and th- University of Washington Medical School and ; ampus during thv of August. ConneX is an educational outreach program, i t: 4,sw its own ._tlycare professionals by 41) � a connecting kids to potential careers l') The to e .urage a diverse group of students to succeed F a : ool, realize • r drea of working in the health care industry and re,zJ to th >.kima Vall or other underserved regions to practice their skills.; 100 • s Pro p ( I has ided 100 teenagers into six -week jobs throughout the "''ma Valley. Th, „ogram oroprovided 20 teens with food handlers' training and assisteL,em in enteri employment opportunities. SEYCC has' fart ..— with the Yakima County Gang Court in providing supportive servi•q ` to juveniles involved in the gang court project. The SEYCC partner in connecting gang kids to community resources and programs as a art y p gams at r P gg g the Center. Currently, SEYCC staff is working with three individuals and their families as part of the Multi- System Therapy Model in helping kids severe their ties and involvement with gangs. 12 SEYCC Computer Lab recently reopened to the general public and is most often used by youth participating in the summer program. The lab serves approximately 25 to 30 persons per week. We anticipate the number of user will increase as the community learns the lab has reopened. This program provides students and the community access to the internet for research, resume writing, job search, and other activities. SEYCC Tutoring Center offers students one -to -one tut se vices in all subject areas. Mr. Monte Platte, a volunteer tutor, meets twit . ->!ek with 10 kids, ages 5- 12 and provides assistance in Reading and Math. # ;. SEYCC Mentoring Program provides su. + rt to yo th with a parep4a: w)Y om have been or are currently incarcerated. The progr' a ;urre 144 36 mente�s: and 18 mentors. • rt SEYCC AFTER - SCHOOL PROG } F Homework Lab -T. _' „C Tutoring -enter prov es students of all ages one-on- one and small vti. tutorin 400 help imprc e their literacy and math skills. 0,:i Dance s clan?? ches ru,: •ordination and hip -hop choreography. St Aq is in this erfo < < oh the community. Jewel .,./Taking Cla his class introduces students to the art of jewelry making. They are ,�.,uraged ;o explore their creativity and while improving hand eye coordination, s "411:ocuscle development and pattern making skills. 4 {err Scrap Booking Class -This class encourages students to be creative and teaches them the essentials of great scrapbook design in four parts: Scrapbooking basics; Building blocks of design; Power of the pen; and, completing the finishing touches. 4111) Eastside Sports- The. Eastside Basketball League provides students ages 5 to 12 years an excellent opportunity for them to learn about and enjoy the exciting game of 13 0 basketball. The league strives to maintain as its primary goal, to provide a fun, safe, recreational environment to play basketball. Drama Class -This class teaches students the basics in theater and acting while helping them to self - confidence and social skills. Triple Double Basketball Academy -Coach London Wilson and YVCC basketball players develop players' athletic skills through drills and co 'P±oning, and scrimmaging. ..h . Open Gym -This program provides students the 45 .ortu 1,4, to engage in group recreational activities including basketball, so , 9":': n. volleyb 4:- This program is also provided to adults in the evenings. .evq `' ,�:;; j , ,, ;fi SEYCC EVENTS Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. C t. ' SEYCC Family Night -We invite me pit volunteers an \EYCC participants and their families for a potluck as we recognize t'. - . ''c''�9 �. :i �itors and students. ID Caregivers' Mini Conference -This is tra T s`, ,�onfere -: provides to caregivers r through a partnership with Casey Family, a : is , " °and Child Services, Division of Children and Famil _'A k s, ALTC, -,.!' ems of 1- e, Foster Parent Association of Washington State a Mardi Gras Mad a .;A, id -W { er Dance t 4 Service ProjectlSEY " r .C .l r Up Movie Nig', Y , '4 , ` .' y Spring i g /Ap 4 t A,f l ' s D � ance Ann ,Volunteer L'14 w a eon - ' J YCC recognizes the volunteers who serve at the Ce er. A,. R It Annual `'frith Job and ` deer air Fishing Kid s activity `� ?kes place at the Greenway. ilk. Mariners Gam �;i. 4 Cinco de Mayo :r b "' a: on Caregivers' Teak Walk -me -home Event Jr. Gap -to -Gap Summer Jam Dance Veteran Parent Celebration Yakima Bears Youth Camp -June 23 -24, 2011 Annual Rhythm and Ribs Event -July 23,- 2011. Well over 350 people from the 0 community and community -based organizations attended the event. The event proceeds, which totaled approximately $600, will be used to support the SEYCC Youth Summer Programs. 14 e National Night Out Event-August g A gust 23, 2011. The event was attended by over 400 people from the community and included many volunteers from the Yakima Police Department, Yakima Fire Department, Central Washington University, OIC of Washington and an array of community -based organizations. Caregivers' Back -to- School Picnic Harvest Family Night SEYCC Annual Holiday Event -The SEYCC collects over $20,000 in donations which are used to provide over 2,000 guests with gifts, food and candy. This year will be the 25`" annual event. `, "' L.u, JAW M ' ?x:_.'3; 2 . _ ' 0 ".1.,. 4'f.:: ti.,, •r` 1,,P ;II z, , k Aft k _ '0!,- ye ' 'tam 1SY', ��, (f+i���.Vti i `lt , I • III 15