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CC - Item 4A - Continued Public Hearing & Approval of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan, & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG & HOME ProgramsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: MAY 13, 2025 SUBJECT: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE FY 2025- 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS SUMMARY On April 22, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME programs. After hearing all public and written testimony, the City Council continued the public hearing to the May 1 P City Council meeting and requested additional information on the proposed subrecipients. DISCUSSION The Annual Action Plan outlines specific activities and projects funded through CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) and how these funds will be used to address identified priorities and needs in the City. The FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) was presented to the City Council in a public hearing on April 22, 2025 and as a result, the City Council requested additional information relating to the eligibility requirements for a subrecipient to receive funding and a business narrative of each proposed subrecipient, including their mission statement, number of Rosemead residents that were served by the subrecipient in FY 2024-2025 quarters 1 to 3, and number of Rosemead residents they expect to serve in the next fiscal year. In addition, since Goodwill of Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) is a new applicant, the City Council requested that Goodwill SoCal provide data and statistics on the success of their programs in other cities utilizing CDBG funding. A copy of the City Council Staff Report and the City Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt are included in this report as Attachments "C" and "D". The City must submit the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2025 (45 days before the start of the program year). Eligibility Requirements for a Subrecipient Per HUD, a CDBG subrecipient must be one of the following: • A nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4)) • A public agency or institution (e.g., housing authorities, school districts) AGENDA ITEM 4.A City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 2 of 8 • A governmental entity (e.g., City departments) • Occasionally a for -profit entity, but only under specific conditions, such as carrying out economic development activities. Details of Proposed Subrecipients The City released the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) from December 12, 2024 to January 16, 2025 and received eight applications. Below is a summary of each proposed subrecipient based on their application to the City: Fair Housing; Foundation The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), established in 1964, is committed to eliminate housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, and other protected characteristics and works to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all individuals. FHF offers a wide array of services, including fair housing complaint intake and investigation, landlord -tenant counseling, mediation, and robust education and outreach initiatives. • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is dedicated to eliminating discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for everyone. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: One (1) year — (since FY 2024-2025) • Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 72 individuals • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 100 individuals Senior Nutrition Program The City of Rosemead's Parks and Recreation Department administers the Senior Nutrition Program, which aims at delivering economical and nutritious meals, while promoting social interaction among older adults in the community. This program serves as a fundamental element in advancing health, independence, and communal involvement for seniors within Rosemead. • Mission Statement: The department's mission is to provide a hot, delicious meal to senior residents at the Garvey Community Center. In addition to enjoying a savory lunch, participants enjoy the company of friends in comfortable and festive surroundings. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds.in Rosemead: 27 years (since FY 1998-1999) • Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 204 individuals • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 800 seniors Summer Youth Employment Program The City of Rosemead's Parks and Recreation Department offers a Summer Youth Employment Program that provides meaningful, paid work experience to local low-income residents aged 14 to 17. The program aims to provide early exposure to the workforce, fostering responsibility, time City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 3 of 8 management, and professional skills among participants. By engaging in various City departments, the youths can gain practical insights into municipal operations and public service, which may inspire future educational and career aspirations. • Mission Statement: The department's mission is to give youth residents an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, receive hands-on job training, and help shape their future towards a career by having the youth worker assist City Staff in various programs, activities, and community events. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: Seven (7) years (since FY 2018-2019) • Number of Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): Four (4) youths • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: Five (5) youths Heart of Compassion Founded in 2003, Heart of Compassion (HOC) Distribution is a food bank and social service organization. HOC works to alleviate hunger, food insecurities, and the suffering of those who have fallen into hard times. Their Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope program is a twice -weekly public food distribution where they provide groceries to 400 families who are in need. • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is to demonstrate love, both spiritually and physically, through the distribution of life essentials to an individual. We aim to serve as a safe hub for the community by providing services that will contribute to one's overall well- being. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: One (1) year — (since FY 2024-2025) • Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 71 individuals • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 70 individuals Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley Since 2011, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley (FPSGV) has been dedicated to serving families in need, operating as one of 200 Affiliates of Family Promise —a national organization committed to eradicating family homelessness. FPSGV collaborates with local faith -based congregations to provide temporary housing and meals for families in need. Participating congregations take turns hosting families for one week at a time, offering a safe and supportive environment while families work toward securing permanent housing. In cases where local congregations are unable to accommodate a family, arrangements are made for the family to temporarily stay at a motel in Rosemead. Additionally, FPSGV offers comprehensive case management services to support families throughout their journey. • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is to help families experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve sustainable independence through a community -based approach. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: 13 years (since FY 2012-2013) 0 Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 22 individuals City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 4 of 8 • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025 2026: 36 individuals Goodwill of Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) Since 1916, Goodwill SoCal has been at the forefront of "Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work," serving Southern California's hardest -to -reach job seekers. As the largest nonprofit workforce development organization in the region and an established Employment Social Enterprise, they have an unmatched ability to connect vulnerable populations to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities in high -demand, high -growth sectors. Goodwill SoCal ensures its participants secure quality jobs with living wages through a comprehensive strategy that addresses numerous aspects of their employment journey. • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is "Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work." • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: None • Number of Rosemead Residents Served: N/A • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 25 individuals Wealth by Health Founded in 2016, on the basis that attaining quality health care should be accessible to all people, Wealth by Health first established a mobile clinic to provide free health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured families. The non-profit provides free health service program as a grassroots healthcare program intended to provide free quality medical, dental, vision, vaccination, and acupuncture services for individuals who face significant barriers in accessing healthcare. In addition, they distribute nutritious groceries monthly to low-income residents. • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of underserved populations by providing accessible resources that will empower individuals to achieve a greater quality of life. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: Five (5) years (since FY 2020-2021) • Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 132 individuals • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 250 individuals Asian Youth Center The Asian Youth Center (AYC) was founded in the San Gabriel Valley to address the needs of the Asian immigrant youth population in the San Gabriel Valley. AYC is a community -based non- profit who helps youth and families succeed in school, at work, and in life. Among its various initiatives, AYC provides an Emergency Food Program, which supplies weekly distributions of fresh groceries and nonperishable food items. City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 5 of 8 • Mission Statement: The organization's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of underserved populations by providing accessible resources that will empower individuals to achieve a greater quality of life. • Years Awarded with CDBG Funds in Rosemead: Five (5) years (since FY 2020-2021) • Number of Rosemead Residents Served (FY 2024-2025 - Quarters 1 to 3): 46 individuals • Estimated Number of Rosemead Residents to be Served for FY 2025-2026: 65 individuals Goodwill of Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) Data and Statistics At the request of the City Council, Goodwill SoCal submitted additional information on their services, programs, and data collection to the City (attached as Attachment "B"). Based on the information, Goodwill SoCal has over 100 years of experience and brings data -driven insight into regional labor markets. Each year, they partner with 894 organizations to deliver workforce development and support services aligned with evolving economic needs. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Goodwill SoCal has provided employment and supportive services to Rosemead residents through a variety of state and federally funded workforce development programs. In total, 897 residents have been served over the past five years. Their data collection has shown that a total of 187 Rosemead residents were supported specifically through COVID-19-related grant funding. In January 2025, Goodwill SoCal was awarded the Re - Entry Employment Navigation, Engagement and Well -Being (RENEW) grant from Los Angeles County, which aimed at supporting justice -involved and unhoused individuals in the West San Gabriel Valley, including the City of Rosemead. Goodwill SoCal also has a long-standing history of managing America's Job Centers of California (AJCCs) and WorkSource Centers throughout the region: • 2005 - 2024: Operated the Central San Gabriel Valley and East San Gabriel Valley AJCCs. • 2005 - Present: Managing the South Valley WorkSource Center. • 2019 - 2024: Operated the East San Gabriel Valley affiliate AJCC in Baldwin Park, located at the Hacienda La Puente Adult Education campus. • Since 1999: Continuously operating the Northeast Los Angeles WorkSource Center in Lincoln Heights - the longest -running AJCC operator in the region. Goodwill SoCal has not received CDBG funding from any cities until recently, from the City of Victorville for a youth program. However, they have submitted applications for CDBG funding from the City of El Monte and City of Riverside. Although they have not been granted CDBG funds, they have received grant funding for their programs in the City of La Puente and City of Redlands. City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 6 of 8 CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations Although HUD has not released the City's entitlement allocation for FY 2025-2026, staff is anticipating approximately $584,000 in CDBG funding and approximately $228,200 in HOME funds based on last year's allocation. It should be noted that on May 2, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the President's FY 2025-2026 Skinny Budget request, which proposes to eliminate CDBG ($3.3 billion) and HOME ($1.25 billion) from the federal budget. Staff is recommending that the City Council modify the funding allocations for CDBG and CDBG- CV and maintain the HOME allocation as presented at the April 22" d City Council meeting. Since there is a need for workforce development as it plays a critical role in addressing homelessness by providing individuals with the opportunity to gain employment and staff received a positive reference check from the City of Redlands on Goodwill SoCal's services for their unhoused population, it is recommended that the City Council, in good faith, provide CDBG-CV funding to Goodwill SoCal to assist the unemployed residents of the City affected by COVID-19. It is proposed that the City Council remove Goodwill SoCal from receiving CDBG funding and reduce the $90,000 allocation from CDBG-CV to $75,000. Goodwill SoCal agrees with staff s recommendation, and this is the minimum that they can operate with. They've expressed their commitment to managing the reduction in City funding by securing additional funding sources. With the $75,000 CDBG-CV funding, they will continue to provide four job fairs (one each quarter of the year) and assist 25 individuals with employment. Based on their results, and should funding be available, the City may consider additional funding to Goodwill SoCal in the next fiscal year. The remaining $6,500 in CDBG funds will be allocated to Family Promise (an additional $5,000) and Heart of Compassion (an additional $1,500) and remaining $15,000 in CDBG-CV funds will be distributed equally to the Small Business Assistance Program, Wealth by Health, and Asian Youth Center (an additional $5,000 to each project). The revised allocations are provided in the table below: Proposed CDBG, HOME and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations No. Project Name 2025-2026 Allocation CDBG 1 Planning and Administration $116,800.00 2 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Grant Program $154,600.00 3 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Administration $25,000.00 4 lCommercial Improvement Program $200,000.00 5 ISummer Youth Employment Program $11,600.00 6 JSenior Nutrition Program $30,000.00 7 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley $25,000.00 8 Heart of Compassion $8,000.00 9 Fair Housing Foundation $13,000.00 TOTAL $584,000.00 City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 7 of 8 HOME 10 lanning and Administration $22,820.00 11 ICHDO Assistance $34,230.00 12 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program $171,150.00 TOTAL $228,200.00 CDBG-CV 13 Planning and Administration $108,862.49 14 Small Business Assistance Program $9,643.24 15 Wealth by Health $45,000.00 16 jAsian Youth Center $80,000.00 17 IGoodwill of Southern California $75,000.00 18 Senior Nutrition Program $20,000.00 TOTAL $338,505.73 Once the City receives the final allocations from HUD, staff will work with the City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreements with the non-profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funding for FY 2025-2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Conduct the continued public hearing and receive public comments and or testimony on the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; 2. Approve and authorize the submittal of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, including CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funding recommendations. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan includes HUD funding allocation for CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV programs. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan aligns with the City's 2030 Strategic Plan's mission statement to "provide quality programs, services, and support that builds community, increases opportunity, and makes Rosemead a great place to live, work, and play." PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 Page 8 of 8 Prepared by: Priscila Davila, Contract Housing Consultant Reviewed by: ��- ro, Destiny Garcia, Management Analyst Lily Valenzuela, Director of Community Development Attachment A: FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Attachment B: FY 2025-2026 Proposed CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations Attachment C: City Council Staff Report, dated April 22, 2025 (without attachments) Attachment D: City Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt, dated April 22, 2025 Attachment E: Goodwill SoCal's Data and Statistics Attachment A FY 2025 — 2026 Annual Action Plan iT %I, Table of Contents AnnualAction Plan....................................................................................................................... I AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2).....................................................................................................1 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................................. 4 AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)................................................................................................................................ 6 AP-38 Project Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 8 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f).......................................................................................................14 AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g).............................................................................................................16 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)................................................................................................................... 18 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i).................................................................... 20 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.2200)............................................................................................. 23 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)...................................................................................................................... 25 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements 91.220(I)(1,2,4)...................................................................................28 Listof Appendices..................................................................................................................... 30 AppendixA- Citizen Participation Plan.......................................................................................................................31 Appendix B — HOME After -Rehab Value Calculations......................................................................................... 32 List of Tables Table 1 — Expected Resources — Priority Table............................................................... Table2 — Annual Goals................................................................................................... Table 3 — Goal Descriptions............................................................................ Table 4 — Project Summary ............................................................................. Table 5 — Project Information........................................................................... Table 6 - Geographic Distribution.................................................................... Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ... Table 8 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................ 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) ..................... 2 ............................... 4 ............................... 5 ............................... 6 ............................... 8 .............................14 16 ........................................16 TOC 1 Annual Action Plan AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The Annual Action Plan (AAP) focuses on activities to be funded with the two federal entitlement grants — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) — administered by HUD. Housing and community development needs in the City are extensive and require the effective and efficient use of limited funds. HUD allocates CDBG and HOME funding to eligible jurisdictions on a formula basis, using factors such as population, income distribution, and poverty rate. CDBG Program CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of LMI. There is a wide range of activities that are eligible under the CDBG Programs. CDBG grantees are responsible for ensuring that each eligible activity meets one of three national objectives: • Benefiting LMI persons; • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and • Meet an urgent need that the grantee is unable to finance on its own. The City is anticipating receiving approximately $584,000 in CDBG funds for the program year 2025-2026. HOME Program HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJ's). The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees, or other forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance, or security deposits. HOME is designed to create affordable housing for low-income households. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development. The City is anticipating receiving approximately $228,200 in HOME funds for the program year 2025- 2026. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Anticipated Resources Source Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Program of Uses of Funds Available Narrative Funds Annual Program Prior Year Remainder of Description Allocation Income Resources Total ConPlan Administration and Planning Funding to Fair Housing support CDBG Public- Homelessness eligible programs/ CDBG federal Economic Development $584,000 $5,000 TBD $589,000 $235,600 activities from Affordable Housing 2025-2029 Public throughout Facilities/Infrastructure Rosemead. Public Services Funding to support HOME Administration and eligible HOME Public- Planning $228,200 $20,000 TBD $248,200 $992,800 programs/ federal activities from Affordable Housing 2025-2029 throughout Rosemead. Table 1 —Expected Resources — Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City will continue to use state and local funds to leverage federal entitlement dollars, including but not limited to: • City General Funds (Senior Nutrition Services, Summer Youth Employment Program, Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects, and Affordable Housing Projects) • In -kind donations • Preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock for LMI households (i.e., State CalHome Fund ADU Program and Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs) Also, the following service providers budgeted additional federal and non-federal funds to their activities through funding from other cities, in -kind donations, United Way, and other charitable organizations, and the federal and state governments: • Summer Youth Employment Program; • Senior Nutrition; • L.A. CADA • Family Promises of San Gabriel Valley; • Fair Housing Foundation; • Wealth by Health; • Asian Youth Center; and • Heart of Compassion 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The City of Rosemead anticipates assisting twelve LMI homeowners through the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. LMI is defined as individuals or families whose household income is between 0 to 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) for Los Angeles County. In addition to HOME providing affordable housing, the City implements the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's Housing Element by creating the incentive of density bonuses to developers that provide housing units affordable to LMI households. A density bonus is allowed in development with five or more units, excluding density bonus units. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City has two senior housing complexes that are currently rented exclusively by low-income seniors (Angelus and Garvey). The Angelus Senior Housing Complex was constructed in 1995, and the Garvey Senior Housing Complex was constructed in 2002. Both projects were constructed with assistance from the Community Redevelopment Agency, which no longer exists. However, these units are owned and operated by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation, which is a nonprofit corporation established by the City to create affordable housing and will be preserved in perpetuity as affordable housing. There is a single waiting list for both senior housing complexes. Angelus Senior Housing Complex is made up of 50 one -bedroom units, while Garvey Senior Housing Complex contains 64 one -bedroom and 6 two - bedroom plus a manager unit at each site. In addition, the California Mission Inn is a privately owned facility located in Rosemead that offers seniors and disabled individuals with independent, assisted, and memory care living. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Goal Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Outcome Order Year Year Area Indicator Promote Fair Non -Housing CDBG: Households: 1 Housing 2025 2026 Community Citywide . Fair Housing Education $13,000 110 Development CDBG: Increase Access to • Preserve and increase $179,600 Housing 2 Affordable 2025 2026 Affordable Housing Citywide the supply of Units: Housing Affordable Housing HOME: 13 $171,150 • Provide Public Services for low - Support Non -Housing income youth, families, 3 Community 2025 2026 Community Citywide and seniors CDBG: Persons: $41,600 805 Services Development . Public Services for residents with special needs • Improve public Enhance Public Non -Housing Low/Mod facilities and 4 Facilities and 2025 2026 Community Census infrastructure CDBG: Projects: $0 0 Infrastructure Development Tract • Address material and architectural barriers to accessibility • Develop and strengthen small businesses • Support local Promote Non -Housing entrepreneurs p CDBG: Businesses: 5 Economic 2025 2026 Community Citywide $200,000 10 Development Development • Expand employment and/or workforce development programs • Improve access to job opportunities. • Connect those experiencing homelessness with Support Efforts to Homeless Non -Housing Citywide resources. CDBG: People: 6 Address 2025 2026 Community Low/Mod $33,000 106 Homelessness Development Census Tract ' Prevent homelessness. Shorten period of homelessness. 7 Support Programs through Program 2025 2026 Planning and Citywide Comply Com I with CDBG CDBG: $116,800 Other: Administration Administration and HOME regulations HOME: 2 $22,820 Table 2—Annual Goals 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Promote Fair Housing Goal Description The City will continue to collaborate with the Fair Housing Foundation to assist families and individuals seeking counseling and/or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination problems. 2 Goal Name Increase Access to Affordable Housing Goal Description Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development, and/or programs that assist LMI families with finding housing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing consistent with the City's 2025-2029 Al report. 3 Goal Name Support Community Services Goal Description Provide needed Public Services that assist individuals and families in the following ways: crisis intervention, crime prevention, homeless prevention, services for at -risk families, shelter in -take services, senior and special needs services, nutrition and preventative health services, supplemental food/clothing/counseling and job search assistance to those who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness, and other vital social services. 4 Goal Name Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal Description Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include improving parks and infrastructure, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and providing safe routes to school. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development Goal Description Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation. 6 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Goal Description Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness. This goal involves transitional housing, emergency housing, homeless prevention, and services for at -risk homeless and homeless veterans. 7 Goal Name Support Programs through Planning Administration Goal Description This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed in whole or in part by CDBG and HOME funds. Planning and Administration Table 3 — Goal Descriptions 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan, the City of Rosemead will invest CDBG funds in projects that develop and provide fair housing services, provide services to LMI residents, prevent homelessness, and strengthen economic opportunities. Together, these projects will address the needs of LMI Rosemead residents. The City is anticipating receiving approximately $584,000 in program year 2025-2026 CDBG funds. The City is anticipating receiving approximately $228,200 in program year 2025-2026 HOME funds. HOME is designed to create affordable housing for low-income households. In addition, the City will allocate $250,000 in CDBG-CV funds for Public Service activities. Note: As of the date of the publication of the draft 2025-2026 AAP, HUD has not announced the exact dollar amount of the City's annual CDBG allocation. Therefore, the amounts listed are only estimates and all proposed activities' budgets will be proportionately increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocations. Projects # Project Name 2025-2026 Allocation CDBG 1 Planning and Administration $116,800.00 2 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Grant Program $154,600.00 3 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Administration $ 25,000.00 4 Commercial Improvement Program $ 200,000.00 5 Summer Youth Employment Program $11,600.00 6 Senior Nutrition Program $ 30,000.00 7 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley $ 25,000.00 8 Heart of Compassion $ 8,000.00 9 Fair Housing Foundation $ 13,000.00 TOTAL $ 584,000.00 HOME 10 Planning and Administration $22,820 11 CHDO Assistance $34,230 12 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program $171,150 TOTAL $228,200.00 CDBG-CV 13 Planning and Administration $ 108,862.49 14 Small Business Assistance Program $ 9,643.24 15 Wealth By Health $ 45,000.00 16 Asian Youth Center $ 80,000.00 17 Goodwill of Southern California $ 75,000.00 18 Senior Nutrition Program $ 20,000.00 TOTAL $ 338,505.73 Table 4 — Project Summary 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan of the ConPlan, the City is allocating a majority of its non- administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 2025-2026 to projects and activities that benefit LMI people throughout the City. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of LMI people include a lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income residents. The projects selected for funding represent programs designed to meet needs identified as high within the ConPlan. The City strives to have a broad spectrum of programs to meet the needs of as many populations throughout Rosemead as possible. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name CDBG Planning and Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning and Administration Support Programs through Planning Administration. Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $116,800 Description The City will continue to provide Planning and Administration services required to manage and operate the City's CDBG programs. Such funds will assist in managing community development, housing, and economic development programs. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description City Hall Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG operations. 2 Project Name Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Grant Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $200,000 (Program Year 25-26: $154,600 and Prior Year Carryover: $45,400) Description Grants are available to Households who own and occupy their home and are age and income qualified may be eligible. Through this program, homeowners can make certain rehabilitation improvements and upgrades to their single-family residences. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 10 housing units Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Undertake several housing rehabilitation projects. 3 Project Name Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description Funds will be used to pay administrative costs associated with th Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description City Hall Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation programs. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4 Project Name Commercial Improvement Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Economic Development Needs Addressed Assist businesses Funding CDBG: $200,000 Description Provide programs and funding for commercial fagade improvements to assist businesses. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 10 Businesses Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Provide programs and funding for commercial fagade improvements to assist businesses. 5 Project Name Summer Youth Employment Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service and Support Community Services Needs Addressed Public Service Funding CDBG: $11,600 Description The Summer Youth Employment Program provides employment opportunities for high school aged youth. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 5 Youth Location Description Citywide Planned Activities The program provides summer employment for high school aged youth. 6 & Project Name Senior Nutrition Program 18 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service and Support Community Services Needs Addressed Public Service Funding CDBG: $30,000 & CDBG-CV: $20,000 Description The City of Rosemead's Parks and Recreation Department administers the Senior Nutrition Program, which aims at delivering economical and nutritious meals, while promoting social interaction among older adults in the community. This program serves as a fundamental element in advancing health, independence, and communal involvement for seniors within Rosemead. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families thatwill benefit from the proposed activities 800 Seniors Location Description Garvey Community Center, Rosemead Planned Activities Provide Rosemead seniors with high quality, cost efficient, and nutritious meals at the Garvey Community Center. 7 Project Name Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service and Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG: $25,000 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description Since 2011, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley (FPSGV) has been dedicated to serving families in need, operating as one of 200 Affiliates of Family Promise —a national organization committed to eradicating family homelessness. FPSGV collaborates with local faith -based congregations to provide temporary housing and meals for families in need. Participating congregations take turns hosting families for one week at a time, offering a safe and supportive environment while families work toward securing permanent housing. In cases where local congregations are unable to accommodate a family, arrangements are made for the family to temporarily stay at a motel in Rosemead. Additionally, FPSGV offers comprehensive case management services to support families throughout their journey. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the numberand type of families that 36 Families will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 1005 E. Las Tunas Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Planned Activities Families are sheltered at different locations week to week until they can find permanent housing. Daycare is also provided onsite. 8 Project Name Heart of Compassion Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service and Support Community Service Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG: $8,000 Description Founded in 2003, Heart of Compassion (HOC) Distribution is a food bank and social service organization. HOC works to alleviate hunger, food insecurities, and the suffering of those who have fallen into hard times. Their Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope program is a twice -weekly public food distribution where they provide groceries to 400 families who are in need. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the numberand type of families that 70Persons will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Provide homeless, at -risk, and LMI residents with food biweekly. 9 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Promote Fair Housing Needs Addressed Fair housing Public Service Funding CDBG: $13,000 Description The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), established in 1964, is committed to eliminating housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, and other protected characteristics and works to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all individuals. FHF offers a wide array of services, including fair housing complaint intake and investigation, landlord -tenant counseling, mediation, and robust education and outreach initiatives. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that 100 Persons will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Households within the City 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities The City has contracted with Fair Housing Foundation to provide legal services, training, and mediation over discrimination cases and Fair Housing Act education. 10 Project Name HOME Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning and Administration and Support Programs through Planning Administration Needs Addressed Planning and 'Administration Funding HOME: $22,820 Description The City will continue to provide Planning and Administration services required to manage and operate the City's HOME programs. Such funds will assist in managing community development and housing programs. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the numberand type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description City Hall Planned Activities Program administrative costs for HOME operations. 11 Project Name CHDO Set -Aside Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable housing Funding HOME: $34,230 Description Assistance to selected CHDO to provide affordable housing and residential rehabilitation. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 1 Project Location Description TBD Planned Activities Assist a CHDO to provide affordable housing. The City may defer use of these funds to future years to add future HOME funds to complete a more substantial project. 12 Project Name Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable housing Funding HOME: $200,000 (program year25-26: $171,150 and prior year carryover: $28,850) Description LMI homeowners may receive a loan for certain home rehabilitation improvements/upgrades. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the numberand type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 2 Housing units Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Undertake several housing rehabilitation projects. 13 Project Name CDBG-CV Planning and Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning and Administration and Support Programs through Planning Administration Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Funding CDBG-CV: $108,862.49 (carryover) 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Description The City will continue to provide Planning and Administration services required to manage and operate the City's CDBG-CV programs and subrecipients. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that N/A will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description City Hall Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG-CV operations. 14 Project Name Small Business Assistance Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Promote Economic Development Needs Addressed Business Assistance, Homeless prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG-CV: $9,643.24 (carryover) Description Provide grants to LMI businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that 2 Businesses will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Provide grants to LMI businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19. 15 Project Name Wealth by Health Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service and Support Community Services Needs Addressed Homeless prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG-CV: $45,000 (carryover) Description Founded in 2016, on the basis that attaining quality health care should be accessible to all people, Wealth by Health first established a mobile clinic to provide free health services for low- income, uninsured, and underinsured families. The non-profit provides a free health service program as a grassroots healthcare program intended to provide free quality medical, dental, vision, vaccination, and acupuncture services for individuals who face significant barriers in accessing healthcare. In addition, they distribute nutritious groceries monthly to low- income residents. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that 250 People will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 3059 Del Mar Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770 Planned Activities Provide Rosemead residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 with quality healthcare assistance. 16 Project Name Asian Youth Center Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Service Support Community Services Needs Addressed Homeless prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG-CV: $80,000 (carryover) Description The Asian Youth Center (AYC) was founded in the San Gabriel Valley to address the needs of the Asian immigrant youth population in the San Gabriel Valley. AYC is a community -based non-profit who helps youth and families succeed in school, at work, and in life. Among its various initiatives, AYC provides an Emergency Food Program, which supplies weekly distributions of 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) fresh groceries and nonperishable food items. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that 65 People will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 100 Clary Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Planned Activities Provide Rosemead residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 with quality groceries. 17 Project Name Goodwill of Southern California Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness, Promote Economic Development and Support Community Services. Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Public Service Funding CDBG-CV: $75,000 (carryover) Description Since 1916, Goodwill SoCal has been at the forefront of "Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work," serving Southern California's hardest -to -reach job seekers. As the largest nonprofit workforce development organization in the region and an established Employment Social Enterprise, they have an unmatched ability to connect vulnerable populations to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities in high - demand, high -growth sectors. Goodwill SoCal ensures its participants secure quality jobs with living wages through a comprehensive strategy that addresses numerous aspects of their employment journey. Target Date 6/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that 25 People will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731 Planned Activities Provide unemployed Rosemead residents with job training, job fairs, assist with job placement, and case management. Table 5 — Project Information 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(fl Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed. To prevent the concentration of low-income persons, City housing programs are marketed and available throughout the City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but rather the extremely low- to moderate -income (0 to 80 % of the MFI) persons and families. The City wants to promote a balanced and integrated community and is committed to providing assistance throughout the City. There are exceptions to this policy for activities limited to LMI block groups. Eligible activities in areas found to be LMI block groups include street improvements, improvements to public facilities, and improvements to facilities for persons with special needs. The LMI area benefit national objective applies if the activities benefit all persons in a residential area where at least 51 % of persons will benefit from the activities. Housing conditions survey data report that many of these tracts (mostly multi -family residential) consist of a majority of structures and properties within the block that require major repair of building systems. The LMI residential areas in the City cover the very most northern part and the Garvey district in the southern half of the City, below the Interstate 10 Freeway. The Garvey district is comprised primarily of residential land uses. Neighborhoods west of Walnut Grove Avenue on Garvey Avenue consist mostly of medium density residential with three smaller zones of low density residential. All residential land uses east of Walnut Grove Avenue are low density residential. The City is nearly completely built out and consists primarily of residential development. Most of the housing stock was built prior to 1989 and the rate of development of new units has tapered substantially. HUD provides estimates of the number of persons that can be considered low-, low- to moderate-, low-, moderate-, and middle -income persons based on special tabulations of data from the 2016-2020 ACS five- year estimates. LMI percentages are calculated at various principal geographies provided by the Census Bureau. Because timely use of this data is required by regulation, any changes to the City's existing service area boundaries would need to be approved by the City Council. Each year, through the adoption of the City's AAP, the City Council approves the service area boundaries as the City's official LMI "Target Areas" and "Deteriorating Areas". The City has traditionally used 80% or more of its CDBG resources to benefit these special areas and/or to operate programs available exclusively to LMI people (whereas HUD regulations only require a minimum 70% low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). In order to continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the compelling need to assist these special areas, the City will continue to direct CDBG resources to these special geographic areas. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Eligible LMI Block Groups 70 Community Wide 30 Table 6 - Geographic Distribution Rationale forthe priorities for allocating investments geographically To accommodate future residential development, improvements are necessary in infrastructure and Public Services related to man-made facilities such as sewer, water, and electrical services. Portions of the City are also constrained by various environmental hazards and resources that may affect the development of lower priced residential units. Although these constraints are primarily physical, and hazard related, they are also associated with the conservation of the City's natural resources. Discussion See above. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.22 Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 0 Special -Needs 0 Total 0 Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance -Section 8 vouchers 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 12 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 12 Table 8 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City uses CDBG and HOME funds for homebuyer assistance and rehabilitation of owner -occupied single-family properties. The City must use the HOME affordable homeownership limits provided by HUD when setting price limits for affordable home sales and when using HOME funds for home rehabilitation. Also, the use of funds for HOME assisted activities requires that the value of the property after rehabilitation must not exceed 95% of the median purchase price for the area. The HOME Final Rule offers two options for determining the 95% of median purchase price limit for owner -occupied single-family housing, as noted below: (1) HUD will provide limits for affordable housing based on 95% of the median purchase price for the area; OR (2) Perform a local market survey to determine the 95% of median purchase price limit. The City of Rosemead believes the 203(b) limits provided by HUD, for Los Angeles County, understate housing prices in Rosemead. Therefore, staff performed their own analysis to determine the 95% of median purchase price limits. To conduct a local market survey, the City must collect and present sales data by type of housing (for example, one- to- four -unit, condos, townhomes, and manufactured housing) on all or nearly all of the one- family house sales in the entire City. The data must be presented in ascending order of sales price and include the address of the listed properties and their locations within the City. The length of the reporting period varies with the volume of monthly home sales. If there are 500 or more housing sales per month within the City, a one -month reporting period must be used. If there are 250-499 sales per month, a two -month reporting period must be used. If there are fewer than 250 sales per month, a three-month reporting period must be used. If the total number of sales reported is an odd number, the median is established by the price of the middle sale. If the total number of sales is an even number, the higher of the two middle numbers is considered the median. Based on a comparison of local housing market listing prices and sales information, it was determined that the HOME Program After -Rehab Value Limits published by HUD do not accurately reflect current actual home purchase prices for the area. Therefore, as allowed by HUD, a local market survey was conducted for the City home sales for a three-month period using Chicago Title closed home sales data. This survey shows a median price for single-family homes of $965,000 in the City and a 95% median value price of $916,750 for single-family homes. The median condominium of $738,000, and a 95% median value price of $701,100 for condominium sales (see Appendix B - HOME Program After -Rehab Value Limits). 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction There are no publicly owned housing projects located in the City. LACDA provides rental assistance to the City residents through the Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50 % of MFI) persons and households in making rents affordable. There is currently a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with an average wait of seven to ten years, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon the date of preliminary application and Voucher availability. Although there are no public housing units, there are several affordable housing developments. The following four housing developments received mortgage assistance with the help of federal, state, or local funds. Angelus Senior Housing Complex Angelus Senior Housing Complex was completed in 1995 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. It consists of 50 one -bedroom units plus a manager's unit. The term of the lease is for 55 years from the effective date of the Development Agreement between the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation or until February 7, 2050. To qualify for this complex, a person must be 62 years of age or older and must income -qualify. The maximum income is 40% of the AMI adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice. The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the ConPlan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for Angeles Senior Housing is February 7, 2050. Garvey Senior Housing Complex Garvey Senior Housing Complex was completed in 2002 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. The complex consists of 64 one -bedroom and 6 two -bedroom units plus a manager unit. The term of the lease is for 55 years from the effective date of the Development Agreement between the Rosemead Community Development Commission, the City of Rosemead, and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation, or until October 30, 2057. To qualify for this complex, a person must be 62 years of age or older and must be income -qualified. The maximum income is 40% of the AMI adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice. The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the ConPlan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for Garvey Senior Housing Complex is October 30, 2057. Two (2) 3-bedroom Single Family Homes During FY 2007-2008 and FY 2010-2011, the City entered into agreements with RHCDC to produce affordable housing using the 15% CHDO set -aside funding as required under the HOME entitlement grant. As a result, the City approved two separate 0% deferred payment loans funded by the HOME CHDO Set - Aside Fund to the RHCDC for the purchase of two 3-bedroom rental properties in the City. Both properties are restricted as rental, property for LMI households, and are subject to a 55-year affordability covenant until May 2063 and March 2066, respectively. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: The above dwelling units are privately owned; however, because they are subsidized, individual dwelling units must be held to HUD standards for public units and inspection processes. The City works with the LACDA, who provides rental assistance to City residents through the Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50% of MFI) persons and households in making rents affordable. There is currently a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with an average wait of seven to ten years, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date of preliminary application and voucher availability. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs for public housing There is no action needed by the City. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership LACDA manages a resident engagement process with their public housing; however, there is no public housing in the City. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance This is not applicable to the City. Discussion See above discussion. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09130/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction Given the limited resources and small number of homeless in the City of Rosemead, homeless activities have been given a lower priority in the 2025-2029 ConPlan and subsequent AAP's. The City is relying on coordinated efforts with the LAHSA to provide shelter opportunities; the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition (ESGV) for the Homeless to provide information, counseling, and referral services to homeless persons that reside in the City, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to provide emergency shelter services and social services for families with children, as well as other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons. L.A. CADA, as a recipient of City HOME -ARP funds, will continue to provide homeless outreach. In addition, although not funded by the City, Maryvale, located in Rosemead, provides transitional and supportive housing for up to 29 mothers with up to two children under the age of 10 and up to 14 female students attending a college. In 2023, the City of Rosemead was awarded $1,222,084 of HOME -American Rescue Plan Act (HOME - ARP) funding by the HUD. These funds are to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. To respond to critical needs in Rosemead, the City prioritized HOME -ARP funds for homeless supportive services as defined as a qualifying population under the HOME -ARP regulations. The City has partnered with L.A. CADA, a qualified homeless provider specializing in substance abuse cases and other supportive services, including outreach, sheltering, mental health, and case management. Every year, LAHSA conducts a census of the homeless population through the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. In January 2024, the Los Angeles CoC PITC determined there was a range of 137-166 people experiencing literal homelessness within Rosemead. Of the range of people experiencing homelessness within Rosemead who were captured through the PITC enumeration process, 44 were unsheltered, and there were an additional 56 improvised dwellings that would account for additional uncounted. No emergency shelters or transitional housing programs currently exist within the City's jurisdiction. People are considered sheltered when they are residing in emergency shelter or transitional housing, but not when they are receiving rapid rehousing assistance or residing in permanent supportive housing. The information below shows the living situations of people experiencing homelessness within the City at the time of the 2024 PITC. As can be seen, most people who are experiencing homelessness within the City are staying outdoors on the streets, in tents, or in makeshift shelters. • Persons on the Street: 44 • Persons in Cars: 23 • Persons in Vans: 4 • Persons in RVs/Campers: 10 • Persons in Makeshift Shelters: 13 • Persons in Tents: 6 • Demographics orfamily status were not reported. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs. The City will work with the above agencies to reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs. As mentioned above, the City is in close coordination with the LAHSA to facilitate regional coordination for homeless needs. Los Angeles County is divided into eight SPA's, 1 through 8. The division of the County allows the Department of Public Health to target and track the needs of each area. The City of Rosemead is in SPA 3. Every year, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care coordinates a Shelter/Housing Inventory Count and a Point -in -Time inventory of service projects within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The Housing Inventory Count records how many beds and units are dedicated to serving the homeless, as well as a record of utilization of services on the night of the count. Family Promise is an emergency shelter for homeless families with children located in the City of Rosemead. In addition, although not funded by the City, Maryvale, located in Rosemead, provides transitional and supportive housing for up to 29 mothers with up to two children under the age of 10 and up to 14 female students attending a college. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of homeless persons, the results of the annual PITS conducted for 2024 were 100 homeless individuals. Within the City, indicators such as increasing housing costs, rising unemployment rates, and low wages coalesce to keep homelessness a problem in the San Gabriel Valley. The City will fund organizations including Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley, Heart of Compassion, L.A. CADA, and Goodwill of Southern California. Family Promise is located in the City of San Gabriel and provides food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Counseling and homeless prevention services are provided for at -risk families. Heart of Compassion (HOC) distribution is a food bank and social service organization. HOC works to alleviate hunger, food insecurities, and the suffering of those who have fallen into hard times. L.A. CADA Rosemead Outreach Team will continue to provide services to the homeless community. Additionally, Goodwill of Southern California will provide employment assistance, financial literacy, and case management for the homeless community. The City allocated HOME -ARP funds to L.A. CADA to provide transitional and supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance abuse. The L.A. CADA team consists of two full-time homeless outreach navigators dedicated to the City of Rosemead. Services include emergency housing, transitional housing, and supportive services, including linkage to healthcare, permanent housing, and workforce development. L.A. CADA's resources include over 550 multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare workers, including additional specialists, physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, RNs, LVNs, state -licensed clinical therapists, registered SUD counselors, navigators, case managers, and dedicated peer mentors with lived recovery experience. These supportive services will further advance compassionately, respectfully and with perseverance a stronger, wider, and more effective approach to combatting homelessness in Rosemead. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons. L.A. CADA was consulted as part of the public outreach process. L.A. CADA provides transitional and supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance abuse. This organization continues to have a growing need to supply housing for its clients. They intend to continue to grow their capacity to serve families recovering from alcohol and drug abuse throughout Los Angeles County. The El Monte Access Center as noted above also provides employment assistance, information, and referrals for housing placement and rapid re -housing services. Full-time L.A. CADA staff, dedicated to the City of Rosemead, are present Monday through Fridays, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are out in the field the majority of the day, but typically return to the Public Safety Center at 3:00 p.m. In addition, they may also transport homeless individuals to temporary housing facilities that are outside of the City. They typically have two full-time staff on duty, however, on Wednesdays, they may have up to five. The City will continue to review and support transitional and supportive housing on a case -by -case basis. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. As stated above, the City is relying on coordinated efforts with LAHSA, Maryvale, L.A. CADA, ESGV, and Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care, and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs In addition to the agencies above, the City will continue to seek and work with local non-profit agencies that provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income City residents; many of which are homeless or at -risk of homelessness. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200) Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. During the next year, the City will continue to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints and work to develop or encourage public policies that foster further affordable housing development and assistance. To promote integration and prevent low-income concentrations, the City designed its affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority also serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to minority or racial concentrations. In April 2025, the City adopted the 2025-2029 AI report. Through data analysis and community engagement activities the following barriers to fair housing were identified: • High housing Costs • Lack of funding for LMI housing programs • Lack of interim or 'bridge' housing • Low affordable unit volume & availability • Location and quality of housing • Unsuccessful 'Housing First' model • Unsuccessful use of 'Land Banking' • Lack of senior housing • Lack of resources and programming for those having drug addiction and mental behavioral issues • Greater need for homeless case management • Fair housing discrimination services • Need for down payment and or closing costs for homeownership • Proposition 13 tax implications for senior residents The final chapter of the Al report discusses the ways and means the City can begin to remediate or reduce the barriers to affordable housing. The following goals were adopted: 1. Increase Affordable Housinq Opportunities: Address the lack of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. 2. Reduce Barriers to Accessing Supportive Housing: Expand supportive housing for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, seniors, and people with disabilities. 3. Support and Add Capacity for Housing Programs and Services: Reduce at -risk homeless populations through targeted social services and housing programs. 4. Increase Fair Housing Law Enforcement and Awareness: Increase education and enforcement of fair housing laws to combat ongoing discrimination. 5. Reduce Conflictinq Zoning and Policy Challenges: Modify restrictive zoning laws to encourage the development of affordable and supportive housing. Discussion: See the above discussion. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City plans to work with and partner with other agencies and development corporations to further the recommendations of the Al and affordable housing initiatives. The City strives to reduce homelessness, maintain existing housing stock, and stimulate economic growth by funding commercial fagade rehabilitation programs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to look at non-traditional ways to increase affordable housing to meet the needs of the homeless, LMI renters who want to purchase homes and develop new opportunities for residential development. The City will continue to combine funding sources and leverage private funds that can assist in the ConPlan's priority needs and goals. The Cassia Project is an approved residential planned development project consisting of 37 residential units, located at 8601 Mission Drive. The development incorporated four low-income units. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards The City continues to evaluate every housing rehabilitation project to assess lead -based paint hazards ultimately reducing risk each year. The City procures the service of a State Certified Lead Consultant to provide the following: • Lead -based paint and soil inspection; • Lead -based paint risk assessment; • Lead -based paint hazard reduction monitoring; and • Post -hazard reduction clearance test. Under the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, the City will continue to provide each owner who participates with both oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead -based paint and what to do about it. Owners of properties constructed before 1978 will be required to meet certain lead -based paint requirements prior to being assisted. These requirements include the following: • Distribution of lead -based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying assisted units. • Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces. • Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection. Through the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, financial assistance will be provided to eradicate the problem. Full abatement will be undertaken in all rehabilitation projects over $25,000. It is the responsibility of the City's Housing Division of the Community Development Department to ensure that properties constructed prior to 1978 meet the lead -based paint requirements and that any abatement of defective paint surfaces is completed by contractors certified by the State of California Department of Health Services. A copy of the contractor's certification will be kept on file. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (em. 09/30/2021) In addition, the City requires clearance for all properties that fail an HQS inspection due to chipping, peeling, and cracking surfaces greater than two sq. ft. on the interior and 20 sq. ft. on the exterior of the unit or in common areas. A risk assessment will be required to be completed by a certified risk assessor whenever the City is notified that a child with an environmental intervention blood lead level (EIB) plans to live in a unit receiving CDBG and/or HOME assistance. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families The City has established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce the level of poverty within the community. The strategy is outlined in the following sections. Housing and Community Development The following programs and services are either funded in part by the City or exist within the City providing for the daily needs of residents. • Angelus/Garvey Senior Housing Complex —rental assistance for seniors • Dial -A -Ride —transportation service for seniors and disabled • Rosemead Explorer — offers affordable transportation throughout the City for the convenience of residents of all ages • Fair Housing Foundation—landlord/tenant information and assistance • Family Promise —homeless services for families • Garvey Community Center/Rosemead Community Recreation Center —variety of services including counseling services, social service programs, recreational programs, and information and referral services • Senior Nutrition Program —nutritious meals for seniors • LACDA—rental assistance • Residential Rehabilitation Programs —rehabilitation of a home • California Mission Inn —assisted living, independent living, and memory care options for seniors and the disabled • YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley —variety of services including childcare, after -school enrichment, youth leadership and development, mentoring and tutoring, youth and adult sports, fitness, camping, and family support activities • YWCA -Wings —emergency shelter for women and children • Wealth by Health —health and wellbeing of underserved populations • Asian Youth Center —provides emergency food assistance • L.A. CADA—provides transitional and supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance abuse. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Economic Development The City provides supported activities that promote economic development including business attraction and retention. Through these efforts, the City attracts new businesses, as well as, retaining the current businesses within the City. The City has also modified the Commercial Improvement Program to better assist the Rosemead Business Community. The demand for the program has increased tremendously. Creating attractive and energy -efficient storefronts is a priority need in the City. In addition, the City is also assisting businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC) Currently, the City uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development through housing rehabilitation programming. The City has a HOME -funded development fund. As part of that, there may be additional opportunities to use the Low- income Housing Tax Credit funds. In order to coordinate and assess the need for tax credits for the development of a housing project, the Housing Division of the Community Development Department staff will work with developers and non-profit agencies pro forma, serve as part of the team developing tax credit financing and will calculate the financing gap, along with the maximum and minimum subsidies. This will ensure that the City's HOME coordination will meet HOME requirements for the LIHTC program. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City's Housing Division of the Community Development Department retains the responsibility of managing CDBG and HOME administration, project determinations, project funding and drawdowns, community and Public Services, staffing, and HUD monitoring. This role also requires continued coordination with the CoC in the region. One of the largest challenges the City faces is the lack of funding to maintain community facilities and services currently offered. Management of the network of agencies, programs, and assistance available to residents is an ongoing and time-consuming task that requires a large number of City staff. Creating an institutional structure that can develop and share data on the progress and status of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems such as the Coordinated Entry System and CoC. These outside institutions play a major role in the delivery of community development programs. It remains important that the City further supports its social services that provide transitional and permanent housing, emergency shelters, and supportive services. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will carry out the 2025-2026 AAP through its various organizations and subrecipient partnerships. In addition, City departments must work together to achieve the goals set in the AAP. The City works with the county and state governments and private industry construction contractors, non- profit organizations, and social service providers to implement the projects within the AAP. The City is committed to extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels of government, nonprofits, and private sector. Discussion: See the above discussion. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09130/2021) AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the 0 start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed. 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used 0 during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements. 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which 0 the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities. 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities 100% that benefit persons of low- and moderate -income Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this AAP. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91,220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: Other forms of investment are local and federal funds. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City's Policies and Procedures Manual. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds. See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City's Policies and Procedures Manual. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multi -family housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09130/2021) City of Rosemead 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN APPENDICES 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Appendix A 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan —AAP ROSEMEAD 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Appendix B HOME Program After -Rehab Value Limits (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) Single Family Residential (SFR) -Sales County Name Property Address City State ZIP Code Sale Price Sale Recording Date Detailed Property Type 1 Los Angeles County 8252 Graves Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 450,000 01/31/2025 Single Family Residential 2 Los Angeles County 8716 Ramona Blvd Rosemead CA 91770 $ 668,000 02/20/2025 Single Family Residential 3 Los Angeles County 7951 Graves Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 840,000 12/31/2024 Single Family Residential 4 Los Angeles County 8405 Yarrow St Rosemead CA 91770 $ 887,000 03/12/2025 Single Family Residential 5 Los Angeles County 2058 Agnolo Dr Rosemead CA 91770 $ 900,000 02/21/2025 Single Family Residential 6 Los Angeles County 8919 Beatrice PI Rosemead CA 91770 $ 900,000 02/07/2025 Single Family Residential 7 Los Angeles County 2201 Strathmore Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 920,000 03/04/2025 Single Family Residential 8 Los Angeles County 8625 Rio Dell St Rosemead CA 91770 $ 920,000 01/02/2025 Single Family Residential 9 Los Angeles County 4537 Livia Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 920,000 03/03/2025 Single Family Residential 10 Los Angeles County 8633 Edmond Dr Rosemead CA 91770 $ 965,000 02/06/2025 Single Family Residential 11 Los Angeles County 3262 Leyburn Dr Rosemead CA 91770 $ 975,000 03/10/2025 Single Family Residential 12 Los Angeles County 9039 Steele St Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,065,000 01/02/2025 Single Family Residential 13 Los Angeles County 7623 Steddom Dr Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,080,000 01/10/2025 Single Family Residential 14 Los Angeles County 3220 Walnut Grove Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,080,000 02/12/2025 Single Family Residential 15 Los Angeles County 3339 Delta Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,102,000 02/26/2025 Single Family Residential 16 Los Angeles County 7336 Mooney Dr Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,130,000 12/31/2024 Single Family Residential 17 Los Angeles County 3047 Burton Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,148,000 02/07/2025 Single Family Residential 18 Los Angeles County 4741 Iva Ave Rosemead CA 91770 $ 1,150,000 02/14/2025 Single Family Residential Data Source: FARM Data - Chicago Title Sales - December 20, 2024 through March 20, 2025. SFR Median Value: 1 $965,000.00 SFR 95% of Median Value $916,750.00 Condominium Unit - Sales County Name Property Address City State ZIP Code Sale Price Sale Recording Date Detailed Property Type 1 Los Angeles County 8448 Lumen St Unit 11 Rosemead CA 91770 $ 710,000 03/05/2025 Condominium Unit 2 Los Angeles County 8817 Mission Dr Apt B Rosemead CA 91770 $ 738,000 02/21/2025 Condominium Unit Data Source: FARM Data - Chicago Title Sales - December 20, 2024 through March 20, 2025. 1 Condominium Unit Median Value: 1 $738,000 Condo 95% of Median Value $701,100.00 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan — AAP ROSEMEAD 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exr). 09/30/2021) Attachment B FY 2025 — 2026 Proposed CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations CDBG, HOME and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations No. Project Name 2025-2026 Allocation CDBG 1 Planning and Administration $116,800.00 2 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Grant Program $154,600.00 3 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Administration $25,000.00 4 Commercial Improvement Program $200,000.00 5 Summer Youth Employment Program $11,600.00 6 Senior Nutrition Program $30,000.00 7 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley $25,000.00 8 Heart of Compassion $8,000.00 9 Fair Housing Foundation $13,000.00 TOTAL $584,000.00 HOME 10 Planning and Administration $22,820.00 11 CHDO Assistance $34,230.00 12 Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program $171,150.00 TOTAL $228,200.00 CDBG-CV 13 Planning and Administration $108,862.49 14 Small Business Assistance Program $9,643.24 15 Wealth by Health $45,000.00 16 Asian Youth Center $80,000.00 17 Goodwill of Southern California $75,000.00 18 Senior Nutrition Program $20,000.00 TOTAL $338,505.73 Attachment C City Council Staff Report Only Dated April 22, 2025 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: APRIL 22, 2025 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE FY 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2025-2029 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, FY 2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, AND FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds to the City of Rosemead. As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake the development and submission of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), FY 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), and the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The City's current documents are set to expire on June 30, 2025. These documents outline extensive strategies aimed at uniting community needs and resources together to achieve statutory goals, thereby addressing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for the City's residents, particularly for low- and moderate- income persons. DISCUSSION The City's ConPlan, AI, CPP, and Annual Action Plan are essential planning documents that collectively guide the City's approach to housing, community development, and equitable access to federal funding. Together, these plans create a framework to address local needs while ensuring compliance with HUD regulations. Preparation for the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025- 2026 AAP began at the end of 2024, which included community and stakeholder surveys and community meetings. On March 11, 2025, the City Council conducted the first public hearing and approved the community needs and priorities for the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan. The purpose of this second public hearing is twofold: it serves as an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, as well as the initial public hearing for the FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CP, and the FY 2025-2026 AAP prior to the City Council's approval. In addition, the AGENDA ITEM 4.A City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 Page 2 of 4 AAP provides City Council with the opportunity to approve the FY 2025-2026 CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations. The details and purpose of each document are provided below: ConPlan: The ConPlan serves as a comprehensive housing affordability strategy, community development plan, and submission for funding under any of HUD's entitlement formula grant programs. The ConPlan establishes priority needs and goals that align with community needs and ensures compliance with HUD national objectives and regulations. • Al: The Al Report supports fair housing by conducting data analysis and community engagement efforts that identify barriers and impediments to accessing affordable housing. The report reviews current housing conditions and documents the community's opinions on housing accessibility, then outlines actions to address these barriers. The Al Report provides detailed information to policymakers, City staff, lenders, fair housing advocates, and housing providers and supports future fair housing programs and activities. The AI Report promotes fair housing and equal opportunities in housing and community development programs that are data -driven and place -based. CPP: The CPP ensures that community members, particularly those low- and moderate - income residents, have a voice in shaping policies and funding priorities. This document acts as the overall policies and procedures for providing citizens and other interested parties with opportunities to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CDBG and HOME funded programs. • AAP: The AAP is an operational document that details how the City of Rosemead will implement the ConPlan on a yearly basis. It also serves as the annual application for federal funds under the HUD CDBG and HOME formula grant program. Although HUD has not released the City's entitlement allocation for FY 2025-2026, staff is anticipating approximately $584,000 in CDBG funding and approximately $228,000 in HOME funds based on last year's allocation. All proposed activities' budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City has also previously received Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds with a current balance of $338,505. After extensive consideration, staff is recommending that the activities outlined in Attachment E receive funding through the CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV programs, as detailed in the City's FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (Attachment B) and summarized below: • CDBG Program: There are three broad funding categories that are considered eligible under CDBG regulations. A project must either (1) provide benefits to low- or moderate - income persons, (2) eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or (3) satisfy an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received, no more than 15% ($87,600) of the annual grant amount can be used for public service; no more than 20% ($116,800) of the grant amount can be used for Planning and Administration, and at least 70% ($379,600) of all funds must be used for low -to -moderate -income activities. City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 Page 3 of 4 • HOME Program: In reviewing the HOME funds recommendations, no more than 10% ($22,800) can be used for Planning and Administration. The balance of funds ($205,200) can only be used for housing activities. Previous amounts were carried over from prior years and budgeted for Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loans and the Homeownership Assistance Program. CDBG-CV Funds: On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the "CARES Act") was signed into law by the Federal Government. The CARES Act provided $5 billion in CDBG funding to assist"America's low-income families and most vulnerable citizens." The City currently has a balance of $338,505.73 of Coronavirus funds from HUD. These funds are intended to facilitate households and businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic. The City allocated the total CDBG- CV funds for FY 2025-2026: $229,643.24 for public services (Wealth by Health, Asian Youth Center, and Goodwill's Rosemead Workforce Development Program for Unhoused Neighbors) and $108,862.49 for Planning and Administration costs. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public comments and or testimony on the FY 2025- 2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025-2026 AAP; 2. Approve and authorize the submittal of the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025-2026 AAP, including CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funding recommendations; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget adjustments based on HUD's final allocation amount; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute sub -recipient agreements with the non-profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV allocations in the Annual Action Plan. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The FY 2025-2026 AAP includes HUD funding allocation for CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV programs. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025-2026 AAP align with the City's 2030 Strategic Plan's mission statement to "provide quality programs, services, and support that builds community, increases opportunity, and makes Rosemead a great place to live, work, and play." City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 Page 4 of 4 PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: Priscila Davila, Contract Housing Consultant Reviewed by: Destiny Garcia, Management Analyst Submitted by: 4 Lily Valenzuela, Director of Community Development Attachment A: FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Attachment B: FY 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Attachment C: FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan Attachment D: FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Attachment E: FY 2025-2026 CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations Attachment D City Council Meeting Minutes Dated April 22, 2025 MAYOR: MARGARET CLARK MAYOR PRO TEM: SANDRA ARMENTA COUNCIL MEMBERS: SEAN DANG POLLY LOW STEVEN LY City of'Rvsemea6 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 SUMMARY EXCERPT CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 22, 2025 The following is a draft summary excerpt from the regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council held on April 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Hall Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. Present: Mayoo Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Armenta, Council Members Dang and Low Absent: Council Member Ly (excused) Staff Present: City Manager Kim, City Attorney Richman, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Chua, Director of Community Development Valenzuela, Director of Parks and Recreation Boecking, Director of Public Works Gutierrez, Director of Public Safety Murakami, and City Clerk Hernandez 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing and Approval of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025- 2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan, and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds to the City of Rosemead. As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake the development and submission of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), FY 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), and the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The City's current documents are set to expire on June 30, 2025. These documents outline extensive strategies aimed at uniting community needs and resources together to achieve statutory goals, thereby addressing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for the City's residents, particularly for low- and moderate- income persons. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: Page 1 of 13 1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public comments and or testimony on the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025- 2026 AAP; 2. Approve and authorize the submittal of the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025- 2029 Al, FY 2025-2029 CPP, and FY 2025-2026 AAP, including CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funding recommendations; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget adjustments based on HUD's final allocation amount; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute sub -recipient agreements with the non- profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV allocations in the Annual Action Plan. Priscila Davila, Housing Consultant stated that the a public hearing was being conducted to approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Citizen Participation Plan, and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership programs. The second reporting requirement is the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. This report evaluates current housing conditions, gathers community input on housing accessibility, and identifies actions the City can take to reduce barriers to fair housing. The third document is the Citizen Participation Plan, which establishes the policies and procedures for engaging residents and other stakeholders in an advisory role throughout the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs funded by CDBG and HOME. The final requirement is the Annual Action Plan, the City's yearly application to HUD for program funding. This plan outlines how CDBG and HOME funds will be used in the upcoming year and ensures those activities align with the priorities set in the five-year Consolidated Plan. Ms. Davila provided an overview of the steps involved in developing the City's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan: Community and stakeholder surveys were conducted from December 2, 2024, to February 11, 2025. Public input and community engagement were gathered through both virtual and in -person meetings to discuss community needs and priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The process includes two public hearings and a 30-day public review and comment period. During the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 to 2026, the City of Rosemead anticipates receiving approximately $584,000 in grant funds for the CDBG program. She referred to the slide presentation, noting that the City's CDBG allocation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, totaling $584,000. HUD allows the City to use up to 20% of the total allocation for planning and administration, which amounts to $116,800. Under Page 2 of 13 Economic Development, $200,000 is proposed for the Commercial Improvement Program. In the Housing category, $179,600 is proposed for the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. HUD also permits up to 15% of the allocation to be used for public services. This amounts to $87,600, which will be distributed among the following agencies: • Fair Housing Services • Senior Nutrition Program • Summer Youth Employment • Heart of Compassion • Family Promise • Goodwill of Southern California She continued to explain that the HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides federal funding to support affordable housing for low-income families. For fiscal year 2025-2026, the City of Rosemead expects to receive $228,200, with funds allocated for planning and administration, a required contribution to a Community Housing Development organization, and the City's residential loan program. Additionally, the City has $338,505 in one-time CDBG-CV funds from the CARES Act to address COVID-19 impacts. These funds are proposed to be used for planning and administration, a small business assistance program, and public service agencies such as Wealth by Health, the Asian Youth Center, Goodwill of Southern California, and the Senior Nutrition Program. Mayor Pro Tem. Armenta referred to slide no. 9, that funding was being proposed under public services for Goodwill of Southern California. She asked for clarification of what specific service they are providing. She noted that Goodwill typically operates by accepting donated items and reselling them for profit and was a first time applicant for CDBG grant with the City. Ms. Davila replied that staff received an application from Goodwill SoCal for the first time. Staff was recommending the allocation of CDBG and CDBG-CV funds for the next program year. Management Analyst Garcia added that there would be one job fair every quarter with 41 partners. Also assist with job placement, financial literacy, case management services, resume training and transportation to job interviews. The reason for the high amount in CDBG-CV funds is because funds are expiring at the end of 2026 fiscal year. Mayor Pro Tern Armenta expressed concerns that when dealing with a for -profit organization that receives free items and resells them, it raises concerns. Opined, they're not really providing a direct service to the community. There are other organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, that offer job fairs and provide similar services. She stated she was not comfortable with allocating $90,000 to a for -profit entity on top of their existing business model. Page 3 of 13 City Manager Kim stated that we're all familiar with Goodwill as an organization and the stores they operate, where they accept donations of household items and sell them through their thrift stores. However, they also have a separate division that runs services. The funds being proposed would be allocated to support those services, which align with HUD's CDBG and CDBG-CV criteria. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that when an organization already has a negative perception surrounding its operations, it concerned her that the City was considering giving them $90,000. Where is the supporting background or evidence that they will be held accountable for what they will do? What kind of record - keeping measures are in place to ensure transparency and accountability? Ms. Davila replied that the record -keeping process involves reviewing their application to ensure they meet all of HUD's requirements to qualify for public service funds. Like all other nonprofits, they will be required to submit backup documentation when requesting funding. This includes client intake forms to verify they are assisting Rosemead residents. Additionally, we will monitor their progress to ensure they are adhering to the scope of work outlined in their agreement for the upcoming program year, and we will ensure they meet all necessary qualifications. Mayor Clark opened the public hearing comment portion of the meeting. Christina Sandoval, representing Heart of Compassion spoke and expressed gratitude for both the past and future partnership with the City and the funding consideration. This past fiscal year, we served 342 individuals. With a smaller allocation for the upcoming year, this amounts to just $19 per person for the entire year. If there are any changes, we would greatly appreciate additional funding to support Heart of Compassionaswe continue to serve and feed the Rosemead community. Ms. Sandoval shared a flyer of an upcoming Mother's Day event. Council Member Dang asked Ms. Sandoval where Heart of Compassion was located and what their mission was. Ms. Sandoval replied they provide food rescue and distribute general merchandise. With over 200 vendors, they serve approximately 250 families each Tuesday and Wednesday from their location in Montebello. They also partner with other organizations that pick-up food on Thursdays and Fridays to distribute to their own cities or locations. They are able to help and support a wide range of communities. Andrea Giese, representative of Goodwill SoCal addressed some of Mayor Pro Tern Armenta's concerns by stating that she understood that people often have misconceptions when they hear the name "Goodwill." Contrary to what some may believe, Goodwill SoCal is not a for -profit organization running thrift stores for profit. They are nonprofit and operate as an employment social enterprise. The Page 4 of 13 revenue they generate from .thrift stores is used to train individuals and help them pursue career pathways in the jobs they aspire to. For many people, Goodwill serves as their first job, where they gain valuable experience in soft skills, customer service, and retail operations. These skills are nationally recognized and can open doors for future career opportunities. In addition, Goodwill operates as part of the County of Los Angeles' AJCC system and the City of Los Angeles' WorkSource Centers. We manage seven employment centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, further expanding our reach and support for job seekers. We have extensive experience in providing career services, which is the primary focus of our application. The recommended $6,500 award will be used to serve individuals in Rosemead through career fairs. The $90,000 allocation is specifically intended to support the homeless population by offering comprehensive, intensive career services for an entire year. Mimi Hess, representative of Goodwill SoCal stated they were founded in 1916 as a part of Goodwill Industries International but became an independent organization within a few years. Catherine Higgins, the founder, utilized recycled goods and integrated worker services, creating an employment social enterprise. This nonprofit model aimed to put people to work immediately, even before women had the right to vote. Ms. Hess further explained they have expanded quickly into the San Gabriel Valley, as well as Riverside and San Bernardino counties, before 1930. Currently, they were awarded a $250,000 from the City of La Puente to provide wraparound services, including job placements for Opportunity Youth Training, transportation assistance, and similar business services in the San Gabriel Valley. They also operated the East San Gabriel Valley AJCC, which served as the main hub for connecting job seekers and employers and offer satellite services in City of Baldwin Park and City of El Monte. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated she had data from 2022, noting Goodwill's total revenue was $7.4 billion as a whole, with $149 million coming from non -cash contributions. Ms. Hess explained that Goodwill is a separate nonprofit organization, a distinct 501(c)(3) entity.. Goodwill Southern California is headquartered in Lincoln Heights and also have a significant presence in the San Gabriel Valley through the Tri- County Services and employment programs. Sometimes, online sources may not clearly separate the financials for each individual Goodwill organization, but it's important to note that each Goodwill is its own independent entity. Therefore, there is no aggregation of financials with other Goodwill organizations. Mayor Clark asked when people are paying for clothing and things from thrifts stores, where does that money go? Page 5 of 13 Ms. Hess replied that ninety-seven cents of every dollar goes directly back into the programs and supports hiring people for roles in the stores, distribution centers, e- commerce, transportation logistics, print shop, and recycling operations. Additionally, some of the funds are reinvested into the programs. Many individuals who started as participants have worked their way up through the system, eventually becoming intake managers, case managers, and even regional directors. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta stated that Goodwill Industries of Southern California had a total revenue of $280 million, with the majority coming from retail stores, generating $143 million, and non -cash contributions amounting to $99 million. Ms. Giese explained that their CDBG application, they are leveraging their own staff and services, including transportation, printing, outreach, and the staff who coordinate the job fairs. The budget includes over 140% of what they are requesting, valued at $6,500, which is covered by Goodwill through staff time, cell phones, incidentals, insurance, marketing, and outreach. Furthermore, she explained that everything they do is aimed at giving back to the community. They focus on serving the hardest -to -reach individuals, including those who have been incarcerated, long-term unemployed, or are homeless, housing unstable, or food insecure. Many of these people have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Getting people off the streets and into stable, gainful employment, not just providing temporary housing, clothing, or food, is a considerable challenge. They supplement this effort through store sales and additional staff and resources, helping people transition into steady jobs where they can increase their wages. This requires a substantial investment of resources and aims to leverage the funding receive. from various grantors, such as state programs in California and cities like La Puente, by contributing twice as much from the sales to support the effort. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked how many Rosemead residents will be helped with the $90,000 funding? Ms. Hess replied between 20 to 25 individuals. She stated that helping someone transition off the streets and providing all the necessary support is a lot of work. They have experience working with veterans, the unhoused, and justice -involved individuals. They are very familiar with the number of hours and resources required to help someone secure stable employment. Ms. Giese interjected and stated that the funds also include a dedicated case worker. While they could share a case worker and request half the amount, their experience shows that individuals who are living on the streets, or who have experienced homelessness, face significant barriers to finding employers. For this reason, having a dedicated case manager is essential. This person can build strong relationships with employers and businesses in Rosemead, understanding the challenges involved and helping to bring these individuals into the workforce. Page 6 of 13 Mayor Clark asked when you help someone transition off the streets and secure employment, do you provide any training or have any requirements in place to ensure they are clean and sober? Ms. Hess replied that they are partnering closely with LACADA for this and have established many other partnerships in the regions where they work. These partnerships allow them to refer participants and collaborate on case management with organizations that have expertise in addressing those needs. Ms. Giese reiterated that an exciting aspect of this project is that the City of Rosemead already has a strong relationship with LACADA. She added that this allows them to focus the funding specifically on the business services and job placement training aspects. They can leverage the resources that Rosemead offers, collaborate with LACADA, and dedicate this funding and effort to a staff member who is specially trained and experienced in job placement. Mayor Clark asked if Goodwill. SoCal was using wraparound services or getting them into treatment? Ms. Giese stated if treatment is needed, participants are referred directly to LACADA, as it is their area of expertise. They hold weekly meetings with them to track the progress of each individual case. However, the treatment itself is managed by LACADA. There being no more speakers, Mayor Clark closed the public hearing comment portion. Council Member Low reiterated the City has allocated money through both CDBG and CDBG-CV (COVID funding). She asked do we have at least a brief description or mission statement for each organization included in the staff report? She noted some of the names of the organizations she was not familiar with. Ms. Davila stated that the Annual Action Plan includes the names of the nonprofits, the proposed funding amounts, the number of people they intend to serve, and the specific types of services they provide. Council Member Low suggested that detailed information of each organization be included in the staff report in the future to facilitate the information being considered. She noted that these organizations were selected based on their applications and in accordance with the rules and regulations. She asked how staff determine how much funding each organization is allocated. Ms. Davila stated it's not just about meeting the requirements; staff also evaluated whether they align with the City's five-year priorities and goals. They must meet that criterion as well. Typically staff reviews the nonprofits that were funded in previous years, looking at their actual achievements versus their stated goals. This Page 7 of 13 helps staff adjust funding accordingly. If an organization hasn't met its goals consistently, they are allocated less funding. For Goodwill, they were evaluated per their application and the number of Rosemead residents they would assist. Based on this, staff estimated it would cost about $3,600 per person they help, which seemed reasonable given the case management involved, and the effort required to secure full-time employment for each individual. This is why we are recommending $90,000 in CDBG-CV funds for Goodwill. Council Member Low asked if more organizations applied for the CDBG-CV funding and only six applied for the CDBG funding. Ms. Davila confirmed the organizations noted in the staff report were the only ones that applied for funding. Management Analyst Garcia stated that all applicants were not required to submit a formal application for CDBG-CV funding, because they applied with the CDBG Application. Ms. Davila also stated that we are limited by the regular CDBG funds, which allow allocation of a maximum of 15% of the yearly allocation to public services. We recognize the high demand for public services, but the funding available is quite limited. This year, we looked at the applications and tried to maximize the use of CDBG-CV funds to extend the amount of support we can provide to residents. Management Analyst Garcia stated that all six applicants who applied received a proposed amount of funding. Ms. Davila explained that staff issued a Notice of Funding Availability, which is advertised in the newspaper and on the City's website. These are the applications we received for the program year. Council Member Low stated that based on her understanding, Council Member Armenta was not comfortable with allocating funds to Goodwill of Southern California. Mrs. Low asked how we can address this concern and gather more information to better understand the situation. She asked if it was possible to hold off on the decision until Council had more data or a clearer understanding. She noted that they were allocating CDBG funding to Goodwill and they are a large organization with significant funds, do they really need this money. City Manager Kim asked City staff if there were any timeline restraints if the Annual Action Plan was delayed. Page 8 of 13 Ms. Davila replied the Annual Action Plan was due to HUD by May 15th. However, noted that HUD does not have any regulations limiting how much money a non- profit can earn in a year. This was not a HUD requirement. The City of Rosemead can decide if they want to impose such a limit or request additional financial disclosure from non -profits if needed. Council Member Low stated she was not singling out Goodwill, but since there's a concern, she'd like to see more data to make an informed decision. Mayor Clark agreed with Council Member Low. City Manager Kim stated that the item would be brought to the May 13"' City Council meeting for consideration with more data. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked if Family Promise applied to receive CDBG funds. Ms. Davila replied that Family Promise is being recommended to receive $20,000 in CDBG funds. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked if there was the ability to reallocate additional funds to an organization or Council had to approve what staff was recommending. Ms. Davila explained that the City Council had the option to approve the current recommendation as is or adjust, such as reallocating funds from one organization to another. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta agreed with Council Member Low to table the item until more information was available. She noted that the City has worked with the other organizations before, but we've never partnered with Goodwill of Southern California, so we're less familiar with the services they provide. We do know what the other organizations offer. For example, Family Promise focuses on placing people into long-term housing, and we've seen their success firsthand. It's also difficult to compare allocating $20,000 to one organization and $90,000 to another without a clearer understanding of the expected outcomes. Council Member Dang asked if the May 15th deadline was a recommended deadline. Ms. Davila replied it is a recommended deadline; however, the statutory deadline was August 161h Page 9 of 13 Council Member Dang asked if there was an organization that wasn't aware of this program, is it too late for them to be introduced and possibly applying for the grant at this point. City Manager Kim replied yes, it is too late at this point. The Notice of Funding Availability is released in January or February each year, and the city has to follow a strict timeline after that. Since that period has already passed, new organizations can no longer apply for this grant cycle. He explained its similar to the RFP process, after a deadline, no additional proposals can be accepted after the deadline. Once that deadline passes, the rest of the review and selection process begins. Council Member Dang asked if next year, there will be the same amount of funding allocation. Ms. Davila replied that allocation to cities has gone down in past years. City Manager Kim explained that funding has been gradually decreasing each year, but the Notice of Funding Availability process is a standard practice that every city receiving HUD funding, whether CDBG or HOME follows. These organizations are usually very familiar with the process and are well aware of when the Notice of Funding Availability is released and when applications are due. Council Member Dang explained that he recently volunteered at University of the West in Rosemead, which hosts free medical and dental clinics similar to the Wealth by Health organization. All services are provided by unpaid volunteer doctors and the university donates space and equipment. He emphasized that these programs offer immediate, tangible results, unlike long-term wraparound services that may take years to show impact. He preferred funding organizations, where every dollar goes directly to helping people in Rosemead without overhead costs for staff. Ms. Davila clarified, CDBG-CV funds are a one-time funding source and must be used specifically to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus. Since we are now further removed from the height of the pandemic, many public service organizations are finding it difficult to document how their current services are directly tied to COVID-19 impacts. This is an important consideration for the Council when deciding on allocations. As mentioned earlier, the Council has full discretion to approve some, all, or none of the proposed allocations, or to reallocate the funds. Management Analyst Gracia stated she spoke to Family Promise and they expressed they were struggling to spend the CDBG allocation given in the current fiscal year. Since their program only accommodates families (parents/adults with Page 10 of 13 minor children). While Family Promise can only assist with families, Goodwill can assist with individuals. When in discussion with Goodwill about being able to spend funds to assist unhoused Rosemead individuals affected by COVID-19, Goodwill stated it would easy for them to spend the funds because majority of the people they assist have been affected by COVID-19. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked Management Analyst Garcia where the data was as she would like to see that. Mayor Clark asked if there were still COVID-19 expenditures. Ms. Davila replied yes. All the sub -recipients that are receiving CDBG-CV funds, must provide documentation on how it ties back to the coronavirus. Council Member Low clarified her request to staff. She asked to get a brief description of each organization's mission statement and what they do. Additionally, we would appreciate if staff could provide more details on what qualifies an organization to use CDBG-CV funding. Mayor Pro Tem Armenta asked for staff to include information on how many Rosemead residents each organization will be serving. This is important because we want to ensure that the funding is allocated specifically for Rosemead residents, not for those in other cities. Council Member Low agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Armenta for an estimate of how many Rosemead residents each organization expects to serve in the upcoming year. Council Member Dang asked for clarification if Council Member Armenta was asking for data from the prior year. Council Member Low clarified the direction from the City Council, to bring back two sets of data. One is the historical data showing how many Rosemead residents these organizations have served in the past, and the second is the projected number of Rosemead residents they plan to serve in the upcoming year. Council Member Dang stated that there are two funding pots: one is the CDBG fund, which is about $584,000, and the other is the CDBG-CV fund, which is $338,000. He asked City staff if we could allocate money from the CDBG-CV pot into services that are also part of the CDBG programs. Ms. Davila replied no, the CDBG fund is separate and it's for the three different groups, it is to help low and moderate income individuals within the City of Page 11 of 13 Rosemead, but the CDBG-CV has an extra layer where you have to be low and moderate income, but you also must have been impacted by COVID-19. Management Analyst Garcia stated in addition to the three programs we could also put the funds into the Small Business Assistance program. City Manager Kim added that the Small Business Assistance program, still has to tie into the COVID-19? Council Member Low asked for clarification on the $338,000 under the CDBG-CV funding, excluding administration costs, can be distributed by the City Council as they see fit. Ms. Davila stated that it was correct. Council Member Dang reiterated that he would have liked to introduce another organization that could help with the allocation. Ms. Davila suggested to the City Council approve the Consolidated Plan, the Analysis of Impediments, and the Citizen Participation Plan, and deferring the approval of the Annual Action Plan, since they are all different and separate reports. Council Member Low stated for the record that the Annual Action Plan is the only report that has the funding distribution that is being questioned. All the other three documents have nothing to do with that. Council Member Dang made a motion to approve all items in the recommendation with the exception of the Annual Action Plan. Mayor pro Tem Armenta made a second motion. City Attorney Richman clarified that Council Member Dang suggestion to approve all recommended actions except for the annual allocation was acceptable. City Manager Kim explained the staff recommendation would be approved with the removal of the Annual Action Plan mentioned in any of the recommendations. The Annual Action Plan and funding request will be tabled to the next City Council meeting. The amended motion would read as follows: ACTION: Motion by Council Member Dang and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Armenta to approve the amended staff recommendation and remove the Annual Action Plan in any of the recommendations and bring back at the next City Council meeting. Page 12 of 13 1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public comments and or testimony on the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025-2029 AI, and FY 2025-2029 CPP; 2. Approve and authorize the submittal of the FY 2025-2029 ConPlan, FY 2025- 2029 Al, and FY 2025-2029 CPP; 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget adjustments based on HUD's final allocation amount; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute sub -recipient agreements with the non- profit organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV allocations in the Annual Action Plan. Motion was carried out by the following votes: AYES: Armenta, Clark, Dang, and Low; NOES: None; ABSENT: Ly End of minute excerpt The following Draft Minute Excerpt is a summary of the discussion, approval, and action taken during the Public Hearing and Approval of the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, FY 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan, and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs presented before the Rosemead City Council on April 22, 2025. Page 13 of 13 Attachment E Goodwill SoCal's Data and Statistics ROSEMEAD & GOODWILL SoCal: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CONTEXT. & DATA MISSION - Since 1916, Goodwill Industries of Southern California (Goodwill SoCal) has been at the forefront of "Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work," serving Southern California's hardest -to -reach job seekers including the unhoused, veterans, justice -involved individuals, individuals with disabilities, and opportunity youth. AGENCY BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE - As the largest nonprofit workforce development organization in the region and an established Employment Social Enterprise (ESE), Goodwill SoCal has an unmatched ability to connect vulnerable populations to meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities in high -demand, high -growth sectors. With over 3,200 employees and 120 locations across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, our extensive network of 7 Employment Centers, 2 City of LA WorkSource Centers, 1 AJCC, 1 Youth Center and 2 Veteran Centers, enables us to deliver workforce solutions at a scale no other nonprofit can match. Last year alone, we provided employment services to 37,589 individuals and placed 6,221 into jobs at an average starting wage of $22.38. The total wage gain of Goodwill SoCal participants in 2024 was over $12MM. With over a century of expertise in workforce development, Goodwill SoCal brings a deep, data - driven understanding of regional labor markets. Our strong partnerships across industries ensure our programs align with evolving economic demands. Annually, we partner with a network of 894 businesses/employers, educational institutions, CBOs, government agencies, foundations, and individuals to provide a holistic array of workforce development and supportive services for our participants. Operational excellence is led by our President and CEO Patrick McClenahan, who has devoted his life and career to helming organizations committed to serving people with disabilities such as Special Olympics. Our Executive Leadership Team of Craig Levra, Albert Chan, Nicole Vermeer, Jorge Marquez, Liz Schwalbach - are leaders and experts in the fields of fortune 500 business, higher education, workforce development, and housing and urban development. This depth of talent guarantees effective program management, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement, enabling us to deliver impactful services that empower individuals and strengthen communities. CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS • GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency • 4 Star Charity by Charity Navigator • Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), highlighting its commitment to high -quality services for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment • Los Angeles Business Journal Nonprofit of the Year award DATA & STATISTICS ROSEMEAD RESIDENTS — Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 to present, Goodwill has served 897 Rosemeadians: YEAR NUMBER ROSEMEADIANS SERVED 2020 255 2021 167 2022 158 2023 120 2024 101 2025 96 Of these, 187 Rosemeadians were served through COVID-19 funds: • 150 — Dislocated Workers Grant • 16 — Pandemic Relief, Rapid Re -Employment Grant • 12 — Underserved COVID-19 Impacted Individuals Service Grant • 5 — COVID-19 Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant • 4 — Pandemic Relief Employment Program Grant ACTIVE GRANTS IN ROSEMEAD In January 2025, Goodwill SoCal received a highly competitive RENEW grant (RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT NAVIGATION, ENGAGEMENT AND WELL-BEING) to serve justice -involved individuals (many of which are unhoused) in the West San Gabriel Valley region. The grant service territory covers the entire city of Rosemead. EMPLOYMENT CENTER CONTRACTS in The San Gabriel Vallev and LA Countv Goodwill SoCal was the operating manager for the Central San Gabriel Valley and East San Gabriel Valley AJCCs between 2005 — 2024 and the South Valley WorkSource Center from 2005 — Present. Between 2019 — 2024, we operated the East San Gabriel Valley affiliate AJCC in Baldwin Park at the Hacienda La Puente Adulte Education Campus. Since 1999, Goodwill has operated the Northeast Los Angeles WorkSource Center in Lincoln Heights, making us the longest -running operator in the entire region. In March, we submitted an application to operate the East Los Angeles/West San Gabriel Valley AJCC starting in July 2025 for the next 3 years. Like the RENEW grant for the same area, this territory comprises the city of Rosemead. We will know whether this bid was awarded within the next month. GOODWILL SOCAL'S ACTIVE MUNICIPAL GRANTS We receive funds directly from the following cities for services for vulnerable and unhoused populations: - City of Redlands - City of La Puente REFERENCES: David Rabindranath Homeless Solutions Manager City of Redlands 909-761-5196 Drabindranath(a)cityofredlands.org Gisel Rubio Housing and Grants Analyst City of La Puente 626-855-1506 grubio _laguente.org CDBG Goodwill Southern California has not traditionally pursued CDBG funding. However, earlier this year, we were approached by the City of Victorville encouraging us to submit a CDBG grant to provide services to their unhoused residents. This opportunity, coupled with the recent establishment of a dedicated public grants team, prompted Goodwill to actively seek additional opportunities to expand its impact at the local level through CDBG resources. We also appreciate the opportunity to work directly with cities to Pending CDBG 2025-2026 applications are: City of Victorville City of El Monte City of Riverside. GOODWILL SoCal is an EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Ninety-seven cents of every dollar earned from sales at our retail stores is reinvested back into programs that help individuals across Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties prepare for and secure sustainable employment. Furthermore, our network of retail stores provide secure and meaningful employment for nearly 4,000 individuals each year. These positions enable individuals - especially those facing barriers to employment - to gain valuable work experience, re-enter the workforce, and/or develop essential soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and customer service. Each role is designed to not only offer steady employment but also to serve as a stepping stone toward long-term career growth. In fact, many of our Workforce Development staff started their careers as Goodwill Ambassadors at our retail stores! 0