William K. Huang, Housing Director August 16, 2010 CITY COUNCIL Grant Application to State for Northwest Pasadena Community Planning Project William K. Huang, Housing Director August 16, 2010

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project ED Tech Committee Comments: Selection of planning area and comparison with other problem areas Other areas to be included in subsequent planning phases and future grant requests

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Selection of Planning Area Selection based on crime statistics (Police Dept.), demographic data, proximity to Specific Plan area Compared with three other crime problem areas identified by Police Dept. Subject Planning Area had highest crime rate in NW Pasadena

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Comparison – Crime Statistics & Demographic Data

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Plan Areas - Subsequent Phases Good potential: Lincoln Ave. Specific Plan area and Comparison Area #1 Lincoln Ave. corridor in need of revitalization as identified by community Lincoln/Montana businesses have requested storefront improvements Located in CDBG Service Area Commercial corridors and residential districts are blighted

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Sustainable Communities Planning Grants Program Program authorized in 2006 under Prop. 84 Assist local governments to plan for sustainable communities Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Energy and water conservation Improve air and water quality Strengthen economy Other community benefits

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Sustainable Communities Planning Grants Program $90 million for planning grants/incentives 20% set-aside for Economically Disadvantaged Communities NOFA 7/5/10 – First of three funding cycles Planning Dept. application for Climate Action Plan (reduce GHG emissions) - $1 million Housing Dept. application for NW Pasadena Planning Project - $485,000

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Undertake planning project under City sub-recipient agreement LANI mission: Community-driven neighborhood revitalization that result in catalytic improvement projects Non-profit w/ 16 years experience in community outreach, planning, construction Successful track record completing projects in challenged communities across LA County

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Planning Project Area

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Community process resulting in a comprehensive plan document for transformative area improvements Design broad-based strategies to leverage other revitalization efforts and funding Encourage future development, attract new affordable housing and businesses Improve the quality of life

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Planning Project Proposal Community-driven process involving Project Steering Committee of neighborhood stakeholders Technical Advisory Committee of City departments to ensure feasibility of community-preferred improvements Final plan document will include construction plans, cost estimates, project phasing and maintenance plans.

State Grant Application - NW Pasadena Planning Project Approval/Application Schedule Fair Oaks Project Area Committee – 7/27/10 Econ Dev’t & Tech Committee – 8/4/10 Housing Subcommittee – 8/9/10 Community Dev’t Committee – 8/12/10 City Council – 8/16/10 Application Deadline – 8/31/10 State Award Announcements – Oct/Nov 2010