To: HONORABLE MAYOR AND From: Leslye Corsiglia

CITY COUNCIL Sara L. Hensley

Subject: SEE BELOW Date: 09-23-03

COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide

SUBJECT: FINAL HEARING ON THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FY 02-03

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council approve the 2002-2003 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

BACKGROUND

Each year, the City of San Jose is required to report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on its performance in meeting the objectives of the approved Consolidated Plan. Included in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is information about housing as well as community development activities. The report documents the City’s use of federal HOME Investment Partnership funds, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) funds.

ANALYSIS

The preparation of the CAPER and the Consolidated Plan is guided by the following three major commitments and priorities expressed by HUD:

• To provide decent housing by assisting the homeless in obtaining appropriate housing; preserving the affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of permanent housing that is affordable for lower-income households without discrimination; and increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs.

• To provide a suitable living environment by improving safety and livability of neighborhoods; reducing the isolation of income groups within an area; deconcentrating housing opportunities and revitalizating deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving properties of architectural, historic, or aesthetic value; and conserving energy resources.

• To expand economic opportunities by creating jobs accessible to lower-income persons; providing access for lower-income households to mortgage financing and credit for development activities that promote long-term community viability; and empowering lower-income persons to achieve self-sufficiency to reduce poverty in federally-assisted and public housing.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

The CAPER regulations require that jurisdictions hold one public hearing for the review of the published draft report. The federal government also requires a 15-day review period to receive public comments on the report.

The public review and comment period begins on September 8, 2003, and ends at the City Council hearing of September 23, 2003. At that time, it is anticipated that the Council will consider all input received to date and adopt the final draft according to its recommended modifications. The CAPER will be reviewed by the Housing Advisory Commission on September 11, 2003. It will also be scheduled for review by the CDBG Steering Committee in September.

The CAPER is due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than September 30, 2003.

COORDINATION

The preparation of the FY 02-03 CAPER has been coordinated with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, the City Attorney’s Office, the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County, other cities, and various agencies throughout Santa Clara County.

FISCAL IMPACT

Without an approved CAPER, the City of San José may jeopardize future HUD funding – including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG funds.

CEQA

Not a project.

LESLYE CORSIGLIA

Director of Housing

SARA L. HENSLEY

Director of Parks, Recreation and

Neighborhood Service