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CC - Item 4A - Public Hearing on the CDBG and Home Programs Annual Action Plan for FY 2018-19AE161 f Ov` \ ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER, NA - DATE: JUNE 12, 2018 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 SUMMARY The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving S708,721 in CDBG funds for FY 2018-19, which is an approximate 9.55% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation, and 346,837 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 48.22% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of$1,099,971 of CDBG funds available and $1,007,739 in HOME funds available for the 2018-19 year. A list of staff-endorsed projects has been developed based on funding requests and ongoing CDBG and HOME funded activities. These recommendations are consistent with the housing and community development priorities that the City has set and followed in the past. All the proposed projects meet the CDBG and HOME eligibility requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering the period July I, 2018—June 30, 2019. 2. Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations and FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan, as well as authorize the submittal of the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive funding and implement approved use. 4. Award the following public service agencies with CDBG funds and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements: Code Enforcement- $391,634 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley - $5,000 Santa Anita Family Service- $5,000 AGENDA ITEM 4.A City Council Meeting June 12,2018 Page 2 of 4 Southern California Housing Rights Center-$10,000 Senior Nutrition Program — $79,800 (Morrison Management Services $43,000 contract and staff costs $36,800) 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Barr & Clark, Inc. and Lead Tech Environmental for lead based paint and asbestos testing, assessment, and clearances tests of properties according to federal and state laws in a combined amount not to exceed $11,000. 6. Award $2,000 of HOME funds to the Rio Hondo Community Development Commission to defray certain costs for the operation as the City's Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary operating and service agreements. BACKGROUND The City of Rosemead is a federal entitlement grant recipient of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake development of a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. It is called a Consolidated Plan because it consolidates the application process for HUD's four (4) entitlement grants into one consolidated plan and application. The four grants arc: CDBG, HOME, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). All four grants are driven by an entitlement formula process set by the federal government. The City is eligible to participate in two (2) of these programs: CDBG and HOME. In order to receive the FY 2018-19 allocations, the City must comply with the following requirements of the Consolidated Plan final rule regarding pre-submission requirements: Fulfill citizen participation requirements by conducting a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding annual funding needs; Publish a Draft Plan and Annual Action Plan for a I5-day comment period in order to receive citizen input regarding the final document; and Conduct a public hearing adopting the final Plan and the Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan, which takes all HUD requirements regarding planning, needs analysis, reporting, budgeting, citizen participation and certifications and incorporates them into one process. The full Consolidated Plan must be completed once every five(5) years and the Annual Action Plan must be completed annually. ANALYSIS After much deliberation and thought, it is being proposed that the activities shown in Attachment A" be funded under the CDBG and HOME programs and included in the City's Annual Action Plan for the FY 2017-18. City Council Meeting June 12,2018 Page 3 of 4 CDBG Program In reviewing the CDBG recommendations it would be appropriate for the City Council to remember that only three broad funding categories are considered eligible under CDBG- regulations. A project must either provide benefits to low or moderate-income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or satisfies an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received, no more than 15% ($116,250) of the annual grant amount plus anticipated program income can be used for social service activities, no more than 20% ($132,803) of the grant amount plus anticipated program income can be used for Planning and Administrative services, and, at least, 70%of all funds must be used for low-to-moderate income activities. It should be noted that there were no new public service funding requests submitted for the FY 2017-18. Out of the three existing social service organizations already receiving funding, two of the organizations (Family Counseling Services and Morrison Management Services - Senior Nutrition Program) have requested the same level of funding as approved in the current fiscal year. Family Promises requested a$500 increase brining there total requested amount to $5,500. While this is a worthwhile organization that provides a service required under the CDBG program, the current funding amount of $5,000 is adequate for the level of service the City is receiving. In addition, there was also one social service organization that qualifies under the Planning and Administrative services cap (Southern California Housing Rights Center). This organization requested the same level of funding as approved in the current fiscal year. It would be appropriate to continue to support all public service agencies at their current level of funding. HOME Program In reviewing the HOME funds recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to remember that no more than 10% ($34,683) can be used for administrative and program delivery activities. At least 15% ($52,026) must be set aside for CHDO, as constituted under the regulations. In addition, up to 5% ($17,342) can be used by a CHDO for operating expenses. The balance of funds can only be used for housing activities. FISCAL IMPACT -None STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT —None PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS Notice of the public hearing was published in the Rosemead Reader on June 29. 2017, as well as through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: Michekt G.Ramirez Director of Public Works City Council Meeting June 12, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Attachment A – CDBG & HOME Funding Allocations Attachment B – FY 2017-18 Annual Action Plan Attachment A CDBG & HOME Allocations FY 2018-19 ALLOCATIONS Y 2018-19 CDBG Allocation City Administration General Administration $116,250 General Administration – Program Income $ 2,250 Fair Housing Contract $ 10,000 Subtotal $128,500 Rehabilitation Administration $214,037 Emergency Grants $ 50,000 Grants $150,000 Rebates $ 30,000 Lead/Asbestos Testing $ 6,000 Lead/Asbestos Remediation $ 40,000 Subtotal $490,037 Public Safety Code Enforcement $ 11,634 Code Enforcement - Carryover $380,000 Subtotal $391,634 Social Services Family Counseling Services $ 5,000 Family Promises $ 5,000 Senior Nutrition Services $ 70,800 Senior Nutrition Services – Program Income $ 9,000 Subtotal $ 89,800 Total CDBG Allocation $1,099,971 FY 2018-19 HOME Allocation City Administration General Administration $ 34,683 General Administration - Carryover $ 19,000 Subtotal $ 53,683 Rehabilitation Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans $ 258,128 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans- Carryover $ 320,500 Down Payment Assistance Program - Carryover $ 190,000 Subtotal $ 768,628 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Rio Hondo CDC (Operating) $ 2,000 Rio Hondo CDC (Affordable Housing Program) $ 52,026 Rio Hondo CDC (Affordable Housing Program) - Carryover $ 131,402 Subtotal $ 185,428 Total HOME Allocation $1,007,739 Attachment B FY 2017-18 Annual Action Plan Annual Action Plan 2018 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction Each year between May and July, the City of Rosemead submits an Annual Action Plan (“Action Plan”) covering the period July 1st of that year through June 30th of the following year to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An Action Plan is required by HUD in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the CDBG and HOME programs. This is the second out of five Action Plans under the City’s 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. A more general summary of each project and each amount the City is proposing in the FY 2018-19 can be found under section AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives. In general, the City will continue to carry out program administration, fair housing, residential programs, and public services that aid youth, at-risk families, seniors, and the disabled. In addition, the City will continue to use a portion of CDBG funds for its code enforcement program, which will principally take place in the City’s adopted target/revitalization areas. 2.Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The strategies and projects outlined in this plan are intended to benefit low and moderate- income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of low and moderate- income residents and positively impact the city as a whole. These Strategies will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Plan will focus on goals established in the Five-Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Strategies (CPS). During the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City sought input from residents to identify and prioritize the various community needs. Furthermore, the City consulted with local public and private service providers to assess the housing and community development needs of low to moderate-income households and special needs households. The City consulted with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and nonprofit organizations to determine funding needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low to moderate-income persons, and low income neighborhoods. Annual Action Plan 2018 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Priority areas of need as determined from public participation and research for the Consolidated Plan include: •Preserve the City’s existing affordable housing stock for Low and Moderate Incomes (0 to 80% of MFI) •Promote, Increase, Maintain Homeownership for Low and Moderate-Income Households •Provide Safe, Affordable, Decent Housing for Renters with Low and Moderate Incomes •Provide Transitional & Permanent Supportive Services for Homeless Persons •Provide Supportive Services for Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs •Promote Fair Housing Among all Income Persons 3.Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The City of Rosemead is near the end of its 3rd year of the 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Each year the City’s Community Development Department prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to report the progress of the Consolidated Plan goals. Attached to the CAPER are project reports that show progress on goals established in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan through the end of the program year. In carrying out its Annual Action Plan, the City of Rosemead has made considerable progress toward meeting priority needs. Many of the activities performed contribute to stabilizing the City’s lower income neighborhoods and improving living conditions for individual, low to moderate-income families. Improvements to housing and public infrastructure improve the appearance of neighborhoods and create a more appealing environment. New housing development and homeownership programs promote pride in ownership and long term resident stability. Funding of non-profit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods help organizations better meet the needs of their clients. Renovations were performed on owner-occupied housing eliminating blighted conditions. The scope of the renovations varied depending on the program and households needs with improvements ranging from health and safety improvements to full scale renovations. Homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income persons remain a priority program for the City, however; because of economic conditions, applications and completed projects have fluctuated over the years for the First Time Homebuyer program. Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through several of the City’s subrecipients. Annual Action Plan 2018 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Additionally, emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client need. The most recent past performance evaluation and reporting can be found in the FY 2016-17 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides both summary and details of resources, distribution and accomplishments for CDBG and HOME funded programs. 4.Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. Consultation with both public and private organizations that service residents of Rosemead by either providing shelter/housing; own and manage housing for low income seniors and families; build housing for low income seniors and families; and/or provide some type of services to populations with special needs (i.e. elderly, homeless, disabled, etc.) has been an ongoing process since the development of the original Consolidated Plan. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, are invited to comment of the draft Plan, or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. The City conducted two public hearings. The first public hearing focuses on performance and the needs of the community as they relate to housing, homelessness, and community development needs such as infrastructure, improvement and public services. This hearing took place before the Rosemead City Council on February 13, 2018 at Rosemead City Hall. The second public hearing provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan. This hearing took place in front of the Rosemead City Council on June 12, 2018 at Rosemead City Hall. Minutes of these meetings are on file with the City Clerk’s Office. Notice of each public hearing was published in the Rosemead Reader 10 days prior to the hearing date and sent to the organizations listed in Appendix B.Notices of the public hearing were also posted 10 days prior to each public hearing at City Hall, Garvey Community Center, Rosemead Library, Rosemead Public Safety Center, Rosemead Post Office, Rosemead Community Recreation Center, and the City's Website. A copy of the draft Plan was placed on display at the Rosemead Library, the City's City Clerk’s Office, and the City of Rosemead’s Community Development Department. On May 10, 2018 notice of the availability of the Consolidated Plan was published in the Rosemead Reader announcing the 30-day public comment period to begin on May 14, 2018 and concluded on June 12, 2018. Notices were also sent to the organizations listed in the Appendix B and adjacent jurisdictions. These individuals were invited to attend the public hearing that was held on June 12, 2018. The City did not receive any comments during this 30- day review period from the community, agencies or organizations. 5.Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. Annual Action Plan 2018 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) A summary of the comments received is provided under the section "Citizen Participation Comments". 6.Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Not Applicable 7.Summary Redundant - not used. Annual Action Plan 2018 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1.Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator ROSEMEAD Public Works Department HOME Administrator ROSEMEAD Public Works Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Lead Agency - The City of Rosemead’s Public Works Department is the lead department for policy direction, review of funding applications, project review, and decisions on annual Action Plan ("the Plan") funding recommendations to the City Council. Annual Action Plan Team - The City of Rosemead’s Public Works Department is responsible for preparation of the Plan, and for coordinating the update of all of the information contained therein of a demographic or programmatic nature. The Public Works Department also conducts a review of applications for eligibility and adherence to HUD National Objectives, which are then submitted to the City Council for further review and funding recommendations. The City Council approves the Plan. The City Council reviews the draft Plan and provides a setting for public testimony. The City Council holds one public hearing on the Plan to solicit public comments. The City Council also schedules at least one meeting for discussion of the Plan. After which, the City Council holds a public hearing approving the Plan and authorizing the submittal to HUD. HUD has 45 days to review, modify, or reject the Plan. Annual Action Plan 2018 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The Public Works Department is also responsible for responding to HUD inquiries regarding the Plan such as HUD-directed new initiatives in regard to Plan preparation and budget reporting of project activities. The City’s Finance Department, working in cooperation with the Public Works and other City departments and agencies, plays an active role in identifying the financial status of slow-moving projects as well as projects ready to fund so that grant resources are used more efficiently. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Michelle G. Ramirez Director of Public Works ( 626.569.2158 | 7 626.307.9218 *mramirez@cityofrosemead.org Annual Action Plan 2018 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction The strategies and projects outlined in this plan are intended to benefit low and moderate-income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of low and moderate- income (LMI) residents and positively impact the City of Rosemead as a whole. These Strategies will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on goals established in the Five-Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Strategies (CPS). Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) As required by the regulations, the City consulted with a wide range of public and private entities that provide housing, health services, and social services for low to moderate-income residents. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City of Rosemead staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, are invited to comment of the draft Plan, or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. Since the development of the original Consolidated Plan, the City has worked with the following agencies: • American Red Cross San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter • Asian Pacific Family Center • Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley • Catholic Rainbow Outreach • City of Rosemead, Garvey Community Center • County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services • Family Counseling Services • Family Promise • Garvey School District • Housing Authority County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority • Morrison Health Care • Rosemead High School • Rosemead School District • Salvation Army • The Southern California Housing Rights Center Annual Action Plan 2018 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) • Vietnamese American Senior Association • Volunteer’s Center of San Gabriel Valley • YWCA – Wings Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The City consulted with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and nonprofit organizations (i.e. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Family Promises, etc.) to determine funding needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low to moderate-income persons, and low-income neighborhoods. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS N/A 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 2018 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Family Counseling Services of West San Gabriel Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff met with the Clinical Director of the Santa Anita Family Service to consult regarding the Annual Action Plan process and services needed for the youth, including services needed for "at-risk" youth. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Rights Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff met with the Executive Director of the Southern California Housing Rights Center to consult regarding the Annual Action Plan process, the Analysis of Impediments, actions that should be taken to affirmatively further fair housing, etc. 3 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING AUTHORITY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Annual Action Plan 2018 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff spoke with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) to discuss characteristics and data needs regarding HACoLA's Public Housing and Section 8 inventory and public housing needs and priorities. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Market Analysis Economic Development Anti-poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff spoke with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to discuss characteristics and needs of homeless individuals, families, and "at-risk" individuals and families. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Market Analysis Economic Development Anti-poverty Strategy Annual Action Plan 2018 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff spoke with the Chair of Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to discuss characteristics and needs of homeless families and "at-risk" families. 6 Agency/Group/Organization County of Los Angeles: Department of Health Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff spoke with the Health Assessment Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to discuss the number of children/seniors recorded with an environmental intervention blood lead level (EIB) within Rosemead and the wide range of activities to address the problem of lead-based paint in the housing, including outreach, assessment, and abatement. 7 Agency/Group/Organization MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? City staff contacted the Vice President, Western Region of Morrison Health Care to consult regarding the Annual Action Plan process and services needed for the seniors. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting N/A Annual Action Plan 2018 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority The goals of the homeless needs under the Strategic Plan and Action Plan are closely coordinated with the goals of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Analysis of Impediments Southern California Housing Rights Center City staff that prepared the Consolidated Plan were actively involved in the development of the City's Analysis of Impediments (AI). Actions to address impediments identified in the AI are incorporated in the Action Plan and CAPERs. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) The City sent a letter to the Community Development Directors for each of the following jurisdictions: Cities of Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Montebello, Temple City, San Gabriel, and the Los Angeles Community Development Commission. The letter formally stated that the City of Rosemead was currently preparing its FY 2018-19 Annual Action and requested input from these jurisdictions on any activities that could be coordinated in such a way to achieve comprehensive community goals. The letter also requested information on any non-housing community development that might warrant coordination with our community. No written consultation was received. In addition, each of the above- mentioned jurisdictions was invited to comment on the City’s draft Plan. No comments were received. Annual Action Plan 2018 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The strategies and projects outlined in the Plan are intended to benefit low and moderate-income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of low and moderate-income (LMI) residents and positively impact the City of Rosemead as a whole. These Strategies will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Plan will focus on goals established in the Five-Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Strategies (CPS). Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attenda nce Summary of comments recei ved Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Community Wide Two notices placed in the Rosemead Reader notifying citizens of the public hearings. The dates were: February 1, 2018 and May 31, 2018. None None http://www.rosemeadreader .com/ Annual Action Plan 2018 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Ord er Mode of Outre ach Target of Outre ach Summary of response/attenda nce Summary of comments recei ved Summary of comm ents not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 2 Internet Outreach Community Wide On February 1, 2018 and May 31, 2018, two (2) public hearing notices were placed on City of Rosemead's online calendar of events and posted in six (6) locations within the City. None None http://www.cityofrosemead. org/ Annual Action Plan 2018 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Ord er Mode of Outre ach Target of Outre ach Summary of response/attenda nce Summary of comments recei ved Summary of comm ents not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 3 Public Hearing Community Wide Two citywide public hearings were held: February 13, 2018 and June 12, 2018. Over 50 people attended each hearing, 4 of whom gave testimony at the February 13, 2018 public hearing. Three (3) agencies (Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Anita Family Services) presented at the February 13, 2018 public hearing and requested continued funding of their programs. In addition, the City's current CHDO (Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation) presented and requested to continue as the City's CHDO provider. None http://www.cityofrosemead. org/ Annual Action Plan 2018 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Ord er Mode of Outre ach Target of Outre ach Summary of response/attenda nce Summary of comments recei ved Summary of comm ents not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 4 Newspaper Ad Community Wide One (1) notice was placed in the Rosemead Reader on May 10, 2018 notifying citizens of the 30-day review period for the Annual Action Plan. None None http://www.rosemeadreader .com/ 5 Direct Mailing Community Wide The Annual Action Plan was mailed to the Rosemead Library for public viewing during the 30-day comment period. None None Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2018 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $708,721 in CDBG funds for FY 2018-19, which is an approximate 9.55% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation, and $346,837 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 48.22% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of $1,099,971 of CDBG funds available and $1,007,739 in HOME funds available for the 2018-19 year. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 708,721 11,250 380,000 1,099,971 1,196,200 Annual Action Plan 2018 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ HOME public - federal Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA 346,837 0 660,902 1,007,739 923,600 Table 5 - 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 (Code Enforcement & Senior Nutrition Services) • In-kind Donations • State CalHome Fund (OOR Rehabilitation Loan Program) 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: • Family Counseling Services • Family Promise Annual Action Plan 2018 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) • Morrison Health Care (Senior Nutrition Provider) • Southern California Housing Rights Center In 2017-18, the City was a 50% HOME match reduction community and was required to provide a 12.5% match of non-federal funds towards eligible disbursements completed during that FY. It is assumed that the City will continue to be a 50% HOME match reduction community in FY 2018-19, and; therefore, still be subject to the 12.5% match requirement. Annual Action Plan 2018 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City currently owns one (1) parcel in the City and intends to use it to incentivize developers to address economic development needs. Discussion Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2018 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Planning and Administration 2015 2020 Administration Community Wide Fair Housing Needs Homeless Needs Housing Needs Supportive Service Needs CDBG: $118,500 HOME: $53,683 Other: 1 Other 2 Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Public Housing Non-Homeless Special Needs Community Wide Fair Housing Needs CDBG: $10,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 75 Persons Assisted 3 Planning and Administration - CDBG Rehabilitation 2015 2020 Rehabilitation Administration Community Wide Affordable Owner Housing Needs CDBG: $214,037 Other: 1 Other 4 Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Community Wide Housing Needs CDBG: $230,000 HOME: $578,628 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 10 Household Housing Unit Annual Action Plan 2018 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 5 Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Community Wide Housing Needs CDBG: $46,000 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 10 Household Housing Unit 6 Code Enforcement 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Code Enforcement Eligible Low and Moderate- Income Block Groups Housing Needs CDBG: $391,634 Housing Code Enforcement/Foreclosed Property Care: 200 Household Housing Unit 7 Increase Public Services for the At- Risk Youth 2015 2020 Non-Homeless Special Needs Community Wide Supportive Service Needs CDBG: $5,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 30 Persons Assisted 8 Prevent Homelessness 2015 2020 Homeless Community Wide Homeless Needs CDBG: $5,000 Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 5 Persons Assisted 9 Increase Public Services for Seniors 2015 2020 Non-Homeless Special Needs Community Wide Supportive Service Needs CDBG: $79,800 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 15000 Persons Assisted 10 Affordable Owner Housing 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Community Wide Affordable Owner Housing Needs HOME: $190,000 Homeowner Housing Added: 2 Household Housing Unit 11 Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) - Admin. 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Community Wide Renter Needs HOME: $2,000 Other: 1 Other 12 Support Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) 2015 2020 Affordable Housing Community Wide Renter Needs HOME: $183,428 Other: 1 Other Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2018 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1 Goal Name Planning and Administration Goal Description 2 Goal Name Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access Goal Description 3 Goal Name Planning and Administration - CDBG Rehabilitation Goal Description 4 Goal Name Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure Goal Description 5 Goal Name Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing Goal Description 6 Goal Name Code Enforcement Goal Description 7 Goal Name Increase Public Services for the At-Risk Youth Goal Description Provide funds for a Family Counseling Program that provides low-cost crisis intervention and crime prevention services to youth under the age of 18 and their families who are low to moderate-income (0 to 80% of MFI). 8 Goal Name Prevent Homelessness Goal Description Annual Action Plan 2018 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 9 Goal Name Increase Public Services for Seniors Goal Description 10 Goal Name Affordable Owner Housing Goal Description 11 Goal Name Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) - Admin. Goal Description 12 Goal Name Support Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) Goal Description Annual Action Plan 2018 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $646,913 in CDBG funds for FY 2017- 18, which is a 2.52% increase from its FY 2016-17 allocation, and $234,004 in HOME funds, which is a 7.15% increase from its FY 2016-17 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of $782,013 of CDBG funds available and $881,405 in HOME funds available for the 2017-18 year. Projects # Project Name 1 General Administration 2 Southern California Housing Rights Center 3 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Administration 4 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants 5 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Grants 6 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Rebates 7 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing 8 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Remediation 9 Code Enforcement 10 Santa Anita Family Service 11 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley 12 Senior Nutrition 13 HOME Administration 14 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Loans 15 Down Payment Assistance Program 16 Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation - Operating Expense 17 Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation - Affordable Housing Development Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City of Rosemead faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing and community development needs and underserved needs through the CDBG and HOME program which includes lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address community development needs, and continued reductions for CDBG, HOME, and other federal funding sources in each fiscal year. Annual Action Plan 2018 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The City will continue to look for non-traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs. Annual Action Plan 2018 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 1 Project Name General Administration Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Housing Needs Affordable Owner Housing Needs Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $118,500 Description Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Community Wide Planned Activities This program will provide for payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds. 2 Project Name Southern California Housing Rights Center Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access Needs Addressed Fair Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Provides funds for the Southern California Housing Rights Center to prepare and administer a Fair Housing Counseling Program in the City of Rosemead. Target Date 6/30/2019 1 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Through a sub-recipient contract with the Southern California Housing Rights Center, this program will provide for the preparation and administration of a Fair Housing Counseling Program. 3 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Administration Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Affordable Owner Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $214,037 Description Provide funds for the direct delivery program costs for the Rosemead Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide for the direct delivery program costs for the Rosemead Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. 4 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure Needs Addressed Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $50,000 2 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Description Provide funds for a $5,000 emergency grant to homeowners who are low to moderate-income and need funding for correction to emergency code deficiencies that constitute an immediate health and/or safety issue. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Emergency Grants, which assist low to moderate-income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment. 5 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Grants Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $150,000 Description Provide funds for a $15,000 grant to low and moderate-income senior citizens (62 years or older) and disabled homeowners for repairs related to interior and exterior code deficiencies and general home improvements. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 3 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Grants, which will assist low to moderate- income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment. 6 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Rebates Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $30,000 Description Provide funds for a continuing program that provides rebates of 50% off the cost of home improvements (up to $15,000 for $30,000 worth of improvements) to homeowners who meet low to moderate-income criteria. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide funds towards the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Rebates, which assist low to moderate- income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment. 7 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $6,000 4 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Description Provide funds for testing and clearance testing (including risk assessment) of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide for the testing and clearance testing (including risk assessment) of lead/asbestos hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Program. 8 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Remediation Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Provide grant funds to remediate lead/asbestos hazards in units participating in the City's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide remediation of lead/asbestos hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Project Name Code Enforcement 5 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 9 Target Area Eligible Low and Moderate-Income Block Groups Goals Supported Code Enforcement Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $391,634 Description Provide funds for a proactive code enforcement program in eligible low and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide a proactive code enforcement program in eligible low and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas. 10 Project Name Santa Anita Family Service Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Increase Public Services for the At-Risk Youth Needs Addressed Supportive Service Needs Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Provide funds for the Family Counseling Program. The Family Counseling Program provides low-cost crisis intervention and crime prevention services to youth under the age of 18 and their families who meet certain income requirements. Professionally trained and licensed counselors offer help with substance abuse, addictions, psychotherapy, and intervention. Target Date 6/30/2019 6 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Through a sub-recipient contract with the Santa Anita Family Service, this program will provide low-cost crisis intervention and crime prevention services to youth under the age of 18 and their families who meet certain income requirements. 11 Project Name Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Prevent Homelessness Needs Addressed Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Provide funds for the partial funding of a Homeless Shelter for families. The shelter provides temporary transitional housing for families, as well as a full range of social services for clients. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Through a sub-recipient contract with Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley, this program will provide the partial funding of a Homeless Shelter for families. The shelter provides temporary transitional housing for families, as well as a full range of social services for clients. 12 Project Name Senior Nutrition Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Increase Public Services for Seniors 7 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Needs Addressed Supportive Service Needs Funding CDBG: $79,800 Description Provide funds for the Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program provides high quality, cost efficient, nutritious meals at one City location (Garvey Community Center) to seniors living in Rosemead and promotes the role of nutrition in preventative health and long term care. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities The Senior Nutrition Program will provide high quality, cost efficient, nutritious meals at the Garvey Community Center to seniors living in Rosemead and promotes the role of nutrition in preventative health and long term care. 13 Project Name HOME Administration Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding HOME: $53,683 Description Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities financed in whole or in part by HOME funds. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 8 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Location Description Planned Activities 14 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Loans Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure Needs Addressed Housing Needs Funding HOME: $578,628 Description Provide funds for the City's low interest (0 to 3%) deferred payment loans to seniors, persons with a disability, and families of low to moderate-income who own and occupy their homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide funds toward the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program for Loans, which assist low to moderate- income households who own and occupy their homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements. 15 Project Name Down Payment Assistance Program Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Affordable Owner Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Owner Housing Needs Funding HOME: $190,000 9 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Description Provide funds for first time homebuyers through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan will vary depending on the value of the house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment. The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide funds for first time homebuyers through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan will vary depending on the value of the house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment. The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000. 16 Project Name Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation - Operating Expense Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) - Admin. Needs Addressed Renter Needs Funding HOME: $2,000 Description Provide funds for general operating support during the development of CHDO set-aside funded affordable housing projects. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide for the general operating support during the development of CHDO set-aside funded affordable housing projects. 10 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 17 Project Name Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation - Affordable Housing Development Target Area Community Wide Goals Supported Support Community Housing Development Org (CHDO) Needs Addressed Renter Needs Funding HOME: $183,428 Description Provide funds for the production of affordable housing opportunities using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities This program will provide for the production of affordable housing opportunities using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant. 11 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed In order 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. The only exception to this policy is the Code Enforcement activity which is limited to eligible low and moderate-income block groups based on an official designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas and are referred to as an area benefit activity. An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low and moderate-income persons residing in an area where at least 51% of the residents are low and moderate-income persons. The benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. Potentially eligible activities include street improvements, façade improvements in neighborhood commercial districts, graffiti removal, and code enforcement. The new Low and Moderate-Income Summary Data (LMISD), resulting from the 2000 Census, became effective on July 1, 2003. The LMISD is the data that the City uses for our official determinations of activity compliance with the low and moderate-income area benefit national objective, in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the CDBG regulations. 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 Annual Action Plan, the City Council approves the service area boundaries (shown in Appendix C) as the City's official low and moderate-income "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 low and moderate-income 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 12 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 these target areas, the City will continue to target CDBG resources to these special geographic areas. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Eligible Low and Moderate-Income Block Groups 29 Community Wide 59 Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically See above discussion. Discussion Redundant - not used. 13 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The demand for affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in Rosemead has been persistent, as the analyses in the Consolidated Plan have demonstrated. The City established maintenance of affordable housing as a high priority need, and established a goal of rehabilitating 50 owner-occupied housing units in order to maintain the City’s stock of affordable units over the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the City is focusing on creating 2 new affordable units in cooperation with a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 13 Special-Needs 0 Total 13 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 12 Acquisition of Existing Units 1 Total 13 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City of Rosemead anticipates assisting 10 low to moderate-income homeowners through the Owner- Occupied Rehabiltation Program, 2 low to moderate-income first time homebuyers with the purchase of a home, and the acquisition of 1 low to moderate-income rental unit through the City's CHDO. Low to moderate-income is defined as 0 to 80% of the MFI. 14 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction There are no public housing projects in the City. The City works with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles who provides rental assistance to the residents of Rosemead through the Federal 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 the average wait from 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. As shown below, there are four (4) housing developments that have received mortgage assistance with the help of Federal, State, or local funds. Angelus Senior Apartments - The Angelus Senior Apartment was completed in 1995 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. It consists of 51 one-bedroom units. 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 area median income adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice. Risk of Conversion: The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the Consolidated Plan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Angeles Senior Apartment is February 7, 2050. Garvey Senior Apartments - The Garvey Senior Apartment was completed in 2002 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. It consists of 64 one-bedrooms and 8 two bedrooms. 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 income qualify. The maximum income is 40% of the area median income adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice. Risk of Conversion: The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the Consolidated Plan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Garvey Senior 15 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Apartment is October 30, 2057. Two (2) 3-Bedroom Single Family Homes - In FY 2007-08 and FY 2010-11, the City entered into agreements with Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) for the production of affordable housing using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME entitlement grant. As a result, the City approved two (2) separate 0% deferred payment loans for the purchase of two (2) three-bedroom rental property in Rosemead. Both properties are restricted as rental property for low- to moderate-income households and are subject to a 55-year affordability covenant until May 2063 and March 2066, respectively. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing N/A Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership N/A If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance N/A Discussion Redundant - not used. 16 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction Given the limited resources and small amount of homeless in the City of Rosemead, homeless activities have been given a low priority in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and subsequent annual action plans. The City is relying on coordinated efforts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to provide shelter opportunities; the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless to provide information, counseling, and referral services to homeless persons that reside in Rosemead, 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. 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. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City provides an annual allocation of CDBG funds toward the operation of Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley, a homeless shelter for families with children. This year the City expects this investment of CDBG funds will benefit 5 families. The City will also work with LAHSA and the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons. 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, the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition 17 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 for the Homeless, 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 who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income Rosemead residents; many of which are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Discussion See discussion above. 18 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: See discussion below. 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 The City of Rosemead is committed to addressing the negative effects of public policies over which it has control. In order 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. Over the years, Rosemead has demonstrated a willingness to encourage housing development of all types. It has approved several zone changes and Code amendments to allow for development of a variety of housing types, including those that benefit low and moderate-income people. It also makes an effort to fast-track projects and process permits in a timely manner. The City maintains its current posture of openness and willingness to entertain new ideas and eliminate any regulatory barriers under its control in the provision of a variety of housing to meet the needs of all income groups. In addition, the City continues to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints and worked to develop and/or encourage public policies that foster further affordable housing development and assistance. Discussion: Redundant - not used. 19 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: The City of Rosemead plans to undertake additional actions throughout to further address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, fostering and maintaining affordable housing, reducing the number of poverty level families, and removing barriers to affordable housing. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Rosemead faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing and community development needs and underserved needs through the CDBG and HOME program which includes lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address community development needs, and continued reductions for CDBG, HOME, and other federal funding sources in each fiscal year. The City will continue to look for non-traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Rosemead will foster and maintain affordable rental and owner-occupied housing through the different programs funded with CDBG and HOME funds. Successful implementation of these efforts relies on the collaborative effort of many community partners including public agencies, government, housing developers, non-profit agencies, and neighborhoods. The City will use its own City newsletter and website, as well as community events to promote these services, and to promote its housing and community service programs. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As of FY 2001-02, the City of Rosemead began implementing the new HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires all federally assisted housing programs, including rehabilitation, homeownership, and tenant-based subsidy systems, to address lead hazards. The City will continue its program of education and eradication of lead-based paint through the operation of its Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs and Down Payment Assistance Loan Program. These two programs provided assistance to low-income homeowners; the target groups most likely to be living in 20 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 older housing with lead-based paint. The City has procured 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 • 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 prior to 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 Grants Specialist to ensure that properties constructed prior to 1978 meet the lead-based paint requirements and any abatement of defective paint surfaces are completed by contractors certified by the State of California Department of Health Services. A copy of the contractor's certification is kept on file. The Down Payment Assistance Loan Program will also provide participants with oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead-based paint. The selected units will undergo a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection that checks for danger of lead-based paint and will require any peeling, cracking, flaking, paint and/or chewable surfaces to be properly treated. The City personnel responsible for conducting the visual inspection of the units for HQS compliance have completed the Visual Assessment Course and received the proper course completion certification. In addition, the City requires clearance for all properties that fail an HQS inspection due to chipping, peeling, cracking surfaces greater than 2 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 21 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 unit under the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program. 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 • Angelus/Garvey Senior Housing – rental assistance for seniors • Dial-A-Ride - transportation service for seniors and disabled • Down Payment Assistance Program – purchase of first home • Fair Housing Services - landlord/tenant information and assistance • Family Counseling – counseling services for youth and their families • 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 • Housing Authority County of Los Angeles County – rental assistance • Merci - supported employment and living, independent living, and community inclusion services for those with severe to profound developmental disabilities • Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs - rehabilitation of home • Senior Nutrition Program - nutritious meals • Vintage California Mission Inn - assisted living facility for seniors and disabled • YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley – variety of services including child care, 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 Economic Development - The City provides supported activities that promote economic development including the Business Attraction/Retention Program. Through this program, the City attracts new businesses as well as retaining the current businesses within Rosemead. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC) - Currently, the City uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development. The City has participated in one tax credit development project. The City has a HOME-funded development fund. As part of that, there may be additional 22 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 opportunities to use the Low Income Housing Tax Credit funds. In order to coordinate and assess the need of tax credits for the development of a housing project, the Housing Division staff will work with developers and non-profit agency’s 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 of Rosemead is governed by a five-member City Council. The City Council reviews, holds hearings, approves the funding priorities, and approves the submission of the Action Plan to HUD. The City’s Community Development Department is the lead agency in the coordination of the Action Plan. It coordinates the economic activities, develops and implements the programs that rehabilitate and preserve the neighborhoods, develops and rehabilitates affordable housing, and provides rental assistance to the very low-income and special-needs segments of the City's population. While the Community Development Department has the major responsibility for the Action Plan budgeting, project formulation, and program implementation, other City departments, government agencies, social service agencies, and Rosemead residents play an important role. There are several inter- departmental programs, primarily in the area of neighborhood quality of life that are composed of a wide variety of City agencies. All are funded through the CDBG or HOME as a funding source; but in many cases, departmental funds and other funding augment and leverage Action Plan Resources. Guidelines for expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds are provided as needed or when changes to programs occur. Periodically, the Community Development Department provides departments and City-related agencies with training in HUD grant regulations. There are many organizations that actively collaborate in the areas of housing, homeless services, and community and economic development, and coordinate closely in both the preparation and implementation of the Action Plan. The City, for its part, will promote and encourage fair housing, housing assistance, and single-family home rehabilitation. One of the biggest challenges facing the City is the lack of or ever-decreasing amount of funds available in maintaining and furthering housing and community development goals. In addition, foundation giving is declining. A related challenge is the need for better coordination and cooperation between the City and social service and health providers. For homeless activities, a seamless approach to provision of transitional and permanent housing services requires that such providers be actively involved in each facet of the Continuum of Care. However, other housing activities, such as rehabilitation, demolition of abandoned or hazardous units, acquisition of sites for potential single family and multifamily affordable 23 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 housing, home ownership assistance, and new construction need to be integrated within the social service and health provider community as well. The key to a strong institutional structure is the ability to develop and share data on the progress and status of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems. There are now several data information systems in place that, to various degrees, track the progress of a variety of beneficiaries from initial intake, through provision of services, and to completion of participation Institutions playing a major role in delivery of community development programs often have different mandates, and consequently different priorities and strategies to achieve them. These mandates are most often imposed by Congress, and reflected through the regulations of federal funding agencies. In several cases, goals may overlap or conflict. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will carry out this Action Plan through various organizations including a number of social service agencies funded through CDBG grant funds (the Family Counseling Services, Family Promise, Morrison Health Care - Senior Nutrition Provider, and Southern California Housing Rights). In addition, various City departments will work together to achieve the goals of this Action Plan, including the Community Development Department (Code Enforcement Division) and the Housing Services Division (Owner- Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Programs). The City also works with the State, other local governments (County of Los Angeles), private industry construction contractors, non-profit organizations and social service providers to provide community, housing, and social service programs and projects. The City is committed to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations. The means of cooperation and coordination with these various groups will continue to enhance the services provided to our residents. Discussion: While the primary actors in the Action Plan process is the City Council, and the Community Development Department, there are a significant number of City agencies and departments that oversee a wide variety of grants and programs that provide services to low and moderate-income City residents, and play an 24 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 important role in implementing the Action Plan as mentioned above. 25 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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 start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 11,250 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 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 the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 11,250 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities 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 Annual Action Plan. 75.00% 26 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City of Rosemead does not use atypical loans or grant instruments of non-conforming loan guarantees. 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: HOME regulation 24 CFR 92.254, Section (B)(ii) requires that the participating jurisdiction recoups all or a portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyers if the housing does not continue to be the “principal residence” of the family for the duration for the period of affordability, which is 15 years. In accordance with the requirement, the City of Rosemead has adopted the policy of repayment (also known as “recapture”) of HOME funds lent (i.e. direct subsidy - which is defined as the amount of HOME assistance provided that enable the homebuyer to buy the unit). The City limits the amount to be recaptured to the net proceeds available from the sale. The net proceeds are the sales price minus loan repayment (not including HOME funds) and closing costs. This limitation applies to all units regardless of the nature of the sale (voluntary sales including short sales, and involuntary sales including foreclosures), or if the unit is found not to be the “principal residence” of the applicant. If the home is sold or is not the “principal residence” of the applicant during the first 10 years of the 15- year affordability period, the City will charge an interest rate (simple interest) penalty to be collected along with the principal amount of HOME funds based on the amount of HOME funds. This will be limited to net proceeds. This interest rate penalty, which is at 5% during the first two years and declines by a ½ percent every full year after is calculated as follows: Program loan x applicable interest rate (which is based on year of sale/year the unit was no longer the applicants “primary resident”). For example, if the home is sold in year 5, the interest rate would be calculated by multiplying the program loan x 3%. If the HOME is sold a day after year 10 of the affordability period, there would be no interest rate due to the City. In addition, if the home is sold or is not the “principal resident” of the applicant before the end of the 15-year affordability period and there is appreciation in the property value, then an equity share is required based on the following formula: Equity Share formula: (Program Loan / (Purchase Price + Qualified Capital Improvements) x Total Appreciation. This amount is the portion of the appreciation that must be provided to the City and the remaining amount goes to the homeowner. If after 15 years, the housing is still the “principal resident” of the applicant, then the covenant regarding the equity share will be removed. If at any 27 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 time the applicant ceases to occupy the home, then the loan will become due. Annually, each applicant is sent a self-certification form that must be completed certifying the home continues to be the applicants “primary resident”. In addition to this form, the applicant must provide proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, car insurance, tax returns, etc.).</span></p> 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: See above. 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: N/A The City of Rosemead proactivity advertises the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan program and First Time Homebuyer program on its website (www.cityofrosemead.org), through the Parks and Recreation brochure (which is published three times a year and mailed in the fall, winter/spring, and summer), press releases, and marketing material that is available at Rosemead facilities open to the public. In addition, Community Development staff works closely with Code Enforcement staff in making field visits to homes that have a code, building, or health & safety violations. Applications for either program can be accessed through the City's website or by visiting City Hall. All Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan applications and First Time Homebuyer applications are submitted to the City’s Community Development Department, Housing Division and placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. The waiting list is maintained by date. When funds become available applicants are selected from the top of the waiting list. Each time a group of applications are selected from the waiting list, processing priority will be given only under the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan program to applicants who have been deemed by the Public Safety Department as having code, building, or health & safety violations that require immediate assistance. 28 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Attachments 29 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Citizen Participation Comments 30 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 31 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 32 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 33 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 34 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 35 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 36 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 37 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 38 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 39 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 40 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 41 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 42 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDICES 43 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Reserved 44 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX A Glossary of Terms Income Groups: Extremely low income Other very low income Very low income Other low income Low income Federal-moderate income Federal-above moderate income The table below shows the equivalent terms in this Plan, the Consolidated Plan Rule, the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), and California law. Income California Consolidated Calif. Level Consolidated Plan Plan Rule NAHA Law 0-30%* Extremely Low Extremely Low Very Low Very Low 31-50%* Other Very Low Other Low 51-80%* Other Low Moderate Other Low Other Lower 81-95%* Fed.-Moderate Middle Moderate Not used *With adjustments. Low-income concentration: A county in which the percentage of low-income households is 10 percent or higher than the statewide percentage. 45 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Minority concentration: A county in which the percentage of households in a specific minority group is 10 percent or more, higher than the statewide percentage for that minority group. 46 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 General Definitions of Terms Used with the Consolidate Plan Affordability Gap: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income. Affordable Housing: Affordable housing is generally defined as housing where the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for gross housing costs, including utility costs. AIDS and Related Diseases: The disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction: A serious and persistent alcohol or other drug addiction that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently. Assisted Household or Person: For the purpose of identification of goals, an assisted household or person is one, which during the period covered by the annual plan will receive benefits through the Federal funds, either alone or in conjunction with the investment of other public or private funds. The program funds providing the benefit(s) may be from any funding year or combined funding years. A renter is benefited if the person takes occupancy of affordable housing that is newly acquired, newly rehabilitated, or newly constructed, and/or receives rental assistance through new budget authority. An existing homeowner is benefited during the year if the home's rehabilitation is completed. A first-time homebuyer is benefited if a home is purchased during the year. A homeless person is benefited during the year if the person becomes an occupant of transitional or permanent housing. A non-homeless person with special needs is considered as being benefited, however, only if the provision of supportive services is linked to the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of a housing unit and/or the provision of rental assistance during the year. Households or persons who will benefit from more than one program activity must be counted only once. To be included in the goals, the housing unit must, at a minimum, satisfy the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (see 24 CFR section 882.109). Committed: Generally means there has been a legally binding commitment of funds to a specific project to undertake specific activities. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) - A private non-profit, community-based service organization whose primary purpose is to provide and develop decent, affordable housing for the community it serves. 47 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Consolidated Plan (or "the plan"): The document that is submitted to HUD that serves as the planning document (comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community development plan) of the jurisdiction and an application for funding under any of the Community Planning and Development formula grant programs (CDBG, ESG, HOME, or HOPWA). Cost Burden > 30%: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost Burden > 50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Disabled Household: A household composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is an adult (a person of at least 18 years of age) who has a disability. A person shall be considered to have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that: (1) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impeded his or her ability to live independently, and (3) is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions. A person shall also be considered to have a disability if he or she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members of any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted unit with the deceased member of the household at the time of his/her death. Economic Independence and Self-Sufficiency Programs: Programs undertaken by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to promote economic independence and self-sufficiency for participating families. Such programs may include Project Self-Sufficiency and Operation Bootstrap programs that originated under earlier Section 8 rental certificate and rental voucher initiatives, as well as the Family Self-Sufficiency program. In addition, PHAs may operate locally developed programs or conduct a variety of special projects designed to promote economic independence and self- sufficiency. Elderly Household: For HUD rental programs, a one or two person household in which the head of the household or spouse is at least 62 years of age. Elderly Person (Housing): A person who is at least 62 years of age. 48 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Elderly Person (Public Service): A person who is at least 50 years of age. Emergency Shelter: Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless. Existing Homeowner: An owner-occupant of residential property who holds legal title to the property and who uses the property as his/her principal residence. Extremely Low-Income Family: Family whose income is between 0 and 30 percent of the median income for the area, ad determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 30 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. Family: The Bureau of Census defines a family as a householder (head of household) and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage or adoption. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: A program enacted by Section 554 of the National Affordable Housing Act which directs Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Indian Housing Authorities (IHAs) to use Section 8 assistance under the rental certificate and rental voucher programs, together with public and private resources to provide supportive services to enable participating families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Federal Preference for Admission: The preference given to otherwise eligible applicants under HUD's rental assistance programs who, at the time they seek housing assistance, are involuntarily displaced, living in substandard housing, or paying more that 50 percent of family income for rent. First-Time Homebuyer: An individual or family who has not owned a home during the three-year period preceding the HUD-assisted purchase of a home that must be used as the principal residence of the homebuyer, except that any individual who is a displaced homemaker or a single parent may not be excluded from consideration as a first-time homebuyer on the basis that the individual, while a homemaker or married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse. FmHA: The Farmers Home Administration, or programs it administers. 49 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 For Rent: Year round housing units that are vacant and offered/available for rent. For Sale: Year round housing units that are vacant and offered/available for sale only. Frail Elderly: An elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living (i.e., eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and household management activities). Group Quarters: Facilities providing living quarters that are not classified as housing units. Examples include: prisons, nursing homes, dormitories, military barracks, and shelters. Home: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is authorized by Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act. Homeless Family with Children: A family composed of the following types of homeless persons: at least one parent or guardian and one child under the age of 18, a pregnant woman, or a person in the process of securing legal custody of a person under the age of 18. Homeless Person: A youth (17 years or younger) not accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) or an adult without children, who is homeless (not imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an Act of Congress or a State law). Homeless Youth: Unaccompanied person 17 years of age or younger who is living in situations described by terms "sheltered" or unsheltered". Homeless Subpopulations: Include but are not limited to the following categories of homeless persons: severely mentally ill only, alcohol/drug addicted only, severely mentally ill and alcohol/drug addicted, fleeing domestic violence, youth, and persons with HIV/AIDS. HOPE 1: The HOPE for Public and Indian Housing Homeownership Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle A of the National Affordable Housing Act. HOPE 2: The HOPE for Homeownership of Multifamily Units Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle B of the National Affordable Housing Act. HOPE 3: The HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes Program, which is authorized by Title IV, Subtitle C of the National Affordable Housing Act. 50 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Household: One or more persons occupying a housing unit (U.S. Census definition). See also "Family". Housing Problems: Households with housing problems include those that: (1) occupy units meeting the definition of Physical Defects; (2) meet the definition of overcrowded; and (3) meet the definition of cost burden greater than 30%. Housing Unit: An occupied or vacant house, apartment, or a single room (SRO housing) that is intended as separate living quarters. (U.S. Census definition) HUD: The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Jurisdiction: A State or unit of general local government. Institutions/Institutional: Group quarters for persons under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition) Large Family: Family of five or more persons. Large Related: A household of 5 or more persons, which includes at least one person, related to the householder by blood, marriage or adoption. Lead-Based Paint Hazard: Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as established by the appropriate Federal agency. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 definition.) LIHTC: (Federal) Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Low-Income Families: Low-income families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 50 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. 51 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Low-Income Concentration: An area where the total household incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families. (This term corresponds to low- and moderate-income households in the CDBG Program.) Middle-Income Families: Family whose income is between 80 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 95 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. Minority: The City of Rosemead recognizes the following racial and ethnic categories: Black (Non-Hispanic) Hispanic (all races) American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut Asian and Pacific Islander Minority Concentration: Any area with greater than 40 percent minority household. Moderate Income Family: Family whose income is between 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. Moderate-Income Concentration: An area where the total household incomes are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families. (This definition is different than that for the CDBG Program.) Non-Elderly Household: A household, which does not meet the definition of “Elderly Household,” as, defined above. 52 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs: Includes frail elderly persons, persons with AIDS, disabled families, and families participating in organized programs to achieve economic self- sufficiency. Non-Institutional: Group quarters for persons not under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition used) Occupied Housing Unit: A housing unit that is the usual place of residence of the occupant(s). Other Household: A household of one or more persons that does not meet the definition of a Small Related household, Large Related household or Elderly Household. Other Income: Households whose incomes exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary, with adjustments for smaller and larger families. Other Low-Income: Households whose incomes are between SI percent and 80 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families, except that HUD may establish income ceilings higher or lower than 80 percent of the median for the area on the basis of HUD's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents, or unusually high or low family incomes. (This term corresponds to moderate-income in the CDBG Program.) Other Vacant: Vacant year round housing units that are not For Rent or For Sale. This category would include Awaiting Occupancy or Held. Overcrowded: A housing unit containing more than one person per room. (U.S. Census definition) Rent Burden > 30% (Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Rent Burden > 50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Rental Assistance: Rental assistance payments provided as either project-based rental assistance or tenant rental assistance. 53 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Rent: A household that rents the housing unit it occupies, including both units rented for cash and units occupied without cash payment of rent. (U.S. Census definition) Renter Occupied Unit: Any occupied housing unit that is not owner occupied, including units rented for cash and those occupied without payment of cash rent. Rural Homelessness Grant Program: Rural Homeless Housing Assistance Program, which is authorized by Subtitle G, Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Secondary Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing -- such as rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will receive fewer resources and less emphasis than primary housing activities for addressing a particular housing need. (See also, "Primary Housing Activity".) Section 215: Section 215 of Title 11 of the National Affordable Housing Act. Section 215 defines "affordable" housing projects under the HOME program. Service Needs: The particular services identified for special needs populations, which typically may include transportation, personal care, housekeeping, counseling, meals, case management, personal emergency response, and other services to prevent premature institutionalization and assist individuals to continue living independently. Severe Cost Burden: See Cost Burden > 50%. Severe Mental Illness: A serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to live independently. Sheltered: Families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter, including emergency shelters, transitional housing for the homeless, domestic violence shelters, residential shelters for runaway and homeless youth, and any hotel/motel/ apartment voucher arrangement paid because the person is homeless. This term does not include persons living doubled up or in overcrowded or substandard conventional housing. Any facility offering permanent housing is not a shelter, or are its residents homeless. Small Related: A household of 2 to 4 persons which includes at least one person related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. 54 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Substandard Condition and not Suitable for Rehab.: By local definition, dwelling units that are in such poor condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation. Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehab.: By local definition, dwelling units that do not meet standard conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include units that require only cosmetic work-, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work. Substantial Amendment: A major change in an approved housing strategy. It involves a change to the five-year strategy, which may be occasioned by a decision to undertake activities or programs inconsistent with that strategy. Substantial Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of residential property at an average cost for the project in excess of $25,000 per dwelling unit. Supportive Housing: Housing, including Housing Units and Group Quarters that have a supportive environment and includes a planned service component. Supportive Service Need in FSS Plan: The plan that PHAs administering a Family Self-Sufficiency program are required to develop to identify the services they will provide to participating families and the source of funding for those services. The supportive services may include child care; transportation; remedial education; education for completion of secondary or pose secondary schooling; job training, preparation of counseling; substance abuse treatment and counseling; training in homemaking and parenting skills; money management, and household management; counseling in homeownership; job development and placement; follow-up assistance after job placement; and other appropriate services. Supportive Services: Services: Services provided to residents of supportive housing for the purpose of facilitating the independence of residents. Some examples are case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training. Tenant-Based (Rental) Assistance: A form of rental assistance in which the assisted tenant may move from a dwelling unit with a right to continued assistance. The assistance is provided for the tenant, not for the project. Total Vacant Housing Units: Unoccupied year round housing units. (U.S. Census definition) 55 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Transitional Housing: A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months, or longer period approved by HUD. Unsheltered: Families and individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (e.g., streets, parks, alleys). Vacant Awaiting Occupancy or Held: Vacant year round housing units that have been rented or sold and are currently awaiting occupancy, and vacant year round housing units that are held by owners or renters for occasional use. (U.S. Census definition) Vacant Housing Unit: Unoccupied year-round housing units that are available or intended for occupancy at any time during the year. Worst-Case Needs: Unassisted, very low-income renter households who pay more than half of their income for rent, five in seriously substandard housing which includes homeless people) or have been involuntarily displaced. Year Round Housing Units: Occupied and vacant housing units intended for year round use. (U.S. Census definition.) Housing units for seasonal or migratory use are excluded. 56 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX B Housing/Social Service Groups American Red Cross San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter 430 Madeline Drive Pasadena CA 91105 Asian Pacific Family Center 9353 Valley Boulevard, Suite C Rosemead, California 91770 Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley 328 S. Ramona Avenue Monterey Park, California 91754 Catholic Rainbow Outreach 11419 Carmenita Road Whittier, California 90605 City of Rosemead Garvey Community Center 9108 Garvey Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 City of Rosemead Rosemead Community Center 3936 North Muscatel Rosemead, California 91770 Community Advocates for People's Choice 7200 Greenleaf Avenue, Suite 170 Whittier, California 90602 Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 5555 Ferguson Drive, Suite 210-02 Commerce, California 90022 Family Counseling Services (Santa Anita Family Service) 716 N. Citrus Avenue Covina, California 91723 Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley 1005 E. Las Tunas Drive, Unit 525 San Gabriel, California 91776 Housing Authority County of Los Angeles (Section 8 and Public Housing) 700 West Main Street Alhambra, California 91801 Intercommunity Blind Center 7702 S. Washington Boulevard Whittier, California 90602 L.A. Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse 11015 Bloomfield Avenue Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor Los Angeles, California 90017 57 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 MERCI 525 N. Chandler Avenue Monterey Park, California 91754 Morrison Health Care Western Regional Office 1727 Axenty Way Redondo Beach, California 90278 Rosemead High School 9063 E. Mission Drive Rosemead, California 91770 Rosemead School District 3907 Rosemead Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Salvation Army 125 E Valley Boulevard San Gabriel, California 91776 So. California Alcohol and Drug Programs 11500 Paramount Boulevard Downey, California 90241 So. California Rehabilitation Services 7830 Quill Drive, Suite D Downey, California 90242 The So. California Housing Rights Center 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150 Los Angeles, California 90010 The Whole Child 10155 Colima Road Whittier, California 90603 Vietnamese American Senior Association 9241 Valley Boulevard, Suite 104 Rosemead, California 91770 Volunteer’s Center of San Gabriel Valley 2500 E Foothill Boulevard, Suite 101 Pasadena, California 91107 YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley 401 E. Corto Street Alhambra, California 91801 YWCA – Wings 943 N. Grand Avenue Covina, California 91724 58 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX C City of Rosemead’s Low and Moderate-Income “Target Areas” & “Deteriorating Areas” 59 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 60 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX D Proof of Public Hearing FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan Published February 13, 2018 Rosemead Reader 61 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Reserved 62 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, a public hearing will be held before the Rosemead City Council for citizens input into the development of the City's Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The City of Rosemead welcomes any recommendations, suggestions, or other input on the City’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan must be prepared according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. A copy of HUD's final rule (issued January 5, 1995, Federal Register) is available upon request. HUD requires an Annual Action Plan in order for the City to receive federal funds under the CDBG and HOME programs. In past years, these monies has been used for a wide variety of activities, including housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, code enforcement, graffiti removal and various capital improvements including street improvements, curb cuts for the handicapped and park facilities. Federal funding awards have not yet been announced for FY 2018-19. However, cuts to the CDBG and HOME program appear to be an ongoing discussion by Congress each year. While the City has not yet been notified of the grant amounts that will be available to meet identified needs within Rosemead for the FY 2018-19, it is estimated that the City will receive decreases in its current $646,913 allocation of CDBG funds and $234,004 allocation of HOME funds, but will not be certain until federal notification of awards. It should be noted that under the CDBG program eligible projects must either provide benefits to low or moderate-income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or is an urgent need. In addition, at least 70% or more of the FY 2018-19 entitlement total must be used for activities benefiting low and moderate-income residents of Rosemead. Of the HOME funds received, funds can only be used for housing activities benefiting low or moderate-income persons. The City of Rosemead intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodations are required, please call Michelle Ramirez, Director of Public Works, at (626) 569-2158, at least 48 hours prior to the February 13, 2018 Public Hearing. Citizens’ wishing to comment on the City’s FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan after the February 13, 2018 public hearing must do so in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Written comments must be addressed to: 63 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Attention: Mrs. Michelle Ramirez, Director of Public Works It is anticipated that the Rosemead City Council will take final action on the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan at a City Council meeting to be held on April 24, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Rosemead City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, for the solicitation of public comment on the City of Rosemead’s FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan from citizens and interested parties. All interested persons may attend at said time and testify in this matter. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle Ramirez. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the aforementioned action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. DATED THIS 1st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018. Gloria Molleda, City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 64 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Appendix E Proof of Public Notice FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan 30-Day Review Period Published May 10, 2018 Rosemead Reader 65 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS The City of Rosemead's Annual Action Plan for the Fiscal Year (FY) period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 will be available for public review and comment beginning Monday, March 14, 2018. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The City of Rosemead welcomes any written recommendations, suggestions, or other input on the City’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan must be prepared according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. A copy of HUD's final rule (issued January 5, 1995, Federal Register) is available upon request. HUD requires an Annual Action Plan in order for the City to receive federal funds under the CDBG and HOME programs. In past years, these monies has been used for a wide variety of activities, including housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, code enforcement, graffiti removal and various capital improvements including street improvements, curb cuts for the handicapped and park facilities. The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $708,721 in CDBG funds for FY 2018-19, which is an approximate 9.55% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation, and $346,837 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 48.22% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of $1,099,971 of CDBG funds available and $1,007,739 in HOME funds available for the 2018-19 year. It should be noted that only three broad funding categories are considered eligible under CDBG- regulations. A project must either provide benefits to low or moderate-income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or is an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received, no more than 15% of the annual grant amount can be used for public services and no more than 20% of the grant amount can be used for Planning and Administrative services. More than 70% of all funds received must be used for low-to-moderate income activities. Of the HOME funds received, no more than 10% can be used for administrative and program delivery activities. 15% is set aside for Community Housing Development Organizations, as constituted under the regulations. The balance of funds can only be used for housing activities. The FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan will be available for public examination and copying starting Monday, May 14, 2018. Persons interested in reviewing the Annual Action Plan may do so by contacting Michelle G. Ramirez, Director of Public Works, at (626) 569-2158 or the City Clerk's Office at (626) 569- 2181, or the Rosemead Library at (626) 573-5220. Citizens wishing to comment on the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan must do so in writing. Written comments will be accepted for a period of thirty days from 66 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 March 14, 2018 or no later than 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Written comments must be addressed to: City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91870 Attention: Mrs. Michelle Ramirez Director of Public Works The City of Rosemead plans to minimize displacement of persons as a result of CDBG and HOME funded activities by concentrating the expenditure of these funds on activities that: 1. Involve housing rehabilitation moderate in nature, or 2. Include administrative and planning costs not accepting displacement. However, understanding that certain projects undertaken with CDBG and HOME funds could result in displacement, the City of Rosemead has developed a plan to assist persons actually displaced by CDBG and HOME activities. This plan requires that the City provide replacement housing and relocation assistance and benefits in conformance with Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. A copy of the plan is available for public inspection. In addition, pursuant to Section 508 of the Act, the City of Rosemead has developed and is following a detailed Citizen Participation Plan. A copy of the plan is available for public inspection. In addition to Standard Form 424, the Annual Action Plan includes the appropriate Certifications. NOTICE OF DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: Notice is hereby given that copies of the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan will be available from May 14, 218 through June 12, 2018 at the City of Rosemead’s Public Works Department and City Clerk's Office, as well as the Rosemead Library. Interested parties wishing to obtain a copy, in either written or alternate format, should contact Michelle G. Ramirez. DATED THIS 10th DAY OF MAY, 2018 Gloria Molleda, City Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91870 67 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Reserved 68 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX F Proof of Public Hearing FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan Published May 31, 2018 Rosemead Reader 69 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Reserved 70 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 CITY OF ROSEMEAD FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, a public hearing will be held before the Rosemead City Council for citizens input on the adoption of the City's Annual Action Plan for the Fiscal Year (FY) period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The City of Rosemead welcomes any recommendations, suggestions, or other input on the City’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan must be prepared according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. A copy of HUD's final rule (issued January 5, 1995, Federal Register) is available upon request HUD requires an Annual Action Plan in order for the City to receive federal funds under the CDBG and HOME programs. In past years, these monies has been used for a wide variety of activities, including housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, code enforcement, graffiti removal and various capital improvements including street improvements, curb cuts for the handicapped and park facilities. FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE: The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $708,721 in CDBG funds for FY 2018-19, which is an approximate 9.55% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation, and $346,837 in HOME funds, which is an approximate 48.22% increase from its FY 2017-18 allocation. When combined with projected carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of $1,099,971 of CDBG funds available and $1,007,739 in HOME funds available for the 2018-19 year. It should be noted that under the CDBG program eligible projects must either provide benefits to low or moderate-income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or is an urgent need. In addition, at least 70% or more of the FY 2018-19 entitlement total must be used for activities benefiting low and moderate-income residents of Rosemead. Of the HOME funds received, funds can only be used for housing activities benefiting low or moderate-income persons. In the interest of achieving proposed activities listed in the City’s Annual Action Plan, the following uses of CDBG and HOME funds are projected in the fiscal year 2018-19. 71 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 FY 2018-19 CDBG Allocation City Administration General Administration $116,250 General Administration – Program Income $ 2,250 Fair Housing Contract $ 10,000 Subtotal $128,500 Rehabilitation Administration $214,037 Emergency Grants $ 50,000 Grants $150,000 Rebates $ 30,000 Lead/Asbestos Testing $ 6,000 Lead/Asbestos Remediation $ 40,000 Subtotal $490,037 Public Safety Code Enforcement $ 11,634 Code Enforcement - Carryover $380,000 Subtotal $391,634 Social Services Family Counseling Services $ 5,000 Family Promises $ 5,000 Senior Nutrition Services $ 70,800 Senior Nutrition Services – Program Income $ 9,000 Subtotal $ 89,800 Total CDBG Allocation $1,099,971 72 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 The City of Rosemead plans to minimize displacement of persons as a result of CDBG and HOME funded activities by concentrating the expenditure of these funds on activities that: 1. Involve housing rehabilitation moderate in nature, or 2. Include administrative and planning costs not accepting displacement. However, understanding that certain projects undertaken with CDBG and HOME funds could result in displacement, the City of Rosemead has developed a plan to assist persons actually displaced by CDBG and HOME activities. This plan requires that the City provide replacement housing and relocation assistance and benefits in conformance with Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. A copy of the plan is available for public inspection. FY 2018-19 HOME Allocation City Administration General Administration $ 34,683 General Administration - Carryover $ 19,000 Subtotal $ 53,683 Rehabilitation Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans $ 258,128 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loans- Carryover $ 320,500 Down Payment Assistance Program - Carryover $ 190,000 Subtotal $ 768,628 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Rio Hondo CDC (Operating) $ 2,000 Rio Hondo CDC (Affordable Housing Program) $ 52,026 Rio Hondo CDC (Affordable Housing Program) - Carryover $ 131,402 Subtotal $ 185,428 Total HOME Allocation $1,007,739 73 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 In addition, pursuant to Section 508 of the Act, the City of Rosemead has developed and is following a detailed Citizen Participation Plan. A copy of the plan is available for public inspection. The FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan is currently available for public examination and copying. Persons interested in reviewing the Annual Action Plan may do so by contacting Michelle G. Ramirez, Public Works Director, at (626) 569-2158, the City Clerk's Office at (626) 569-2181, or the Rosemead Library at (626) 573-5220. Citizens wishing to comment on the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan must do so in writing. Written comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days from May 14, 2018 or no later than 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Written comments must be addressed to: City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91870 Attention: Mrs. Michelle Ramirez Public Works Director It is anticipated that the City of Rosemead’s FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or around June 13, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Rosemead City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91870, for the solicitation of public comment on the adoption of the City of Rosemead’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Action Plan from citizens and interested parties. All interested persons may attend at said time and testify in this matter. Further information may be obtained by contacting Michelle G. Ramirez. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the aforementioned action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. DATED THIS 31st DAY OF MAY, 2019. Michelle G. Ramirez Public Works Director City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91870 74 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX G LEAD BASED PAINT MATRIX CDBG and HOME-Funded Rehabilitation Programs Requirements < $5,000 $5,000 - $25,000 > $25,000 Approach to Lead Hazard Evaluation and Reduction Do no harm. Identify and control lead hazards. Identify and abate lead hazards. Application to Program Application reviewed and approved; agreement determines commitment. Application reviewed and approved; agreement determines commitment. Application reviewed and approved; agreement determines commitment. Scope of Work Scope of work to determine if painted surfaces will be disturbed; begin to identify lead hazards. Scope of work to determine if painted surfaces will be disturbed; begin to identify lead hazards, Scope of work to determine if painted surfaces will be disturbed; begin to identify lead hazards. Notification Lead hazard pamphlet; notification to buyers; notification of evaluation; notification of reduction. Lead hazard pamphlet; notification to buyers; notification of evaluation; notification of reduction. Lead hazard pamphlet; notification to buyers; notification of evaluation; notification of reduction. Lead Hazard Evaluation Paint testing required by certified paint inspectors* or risk assessors* for surfaces disturbed during rehabilitation. Paint testing required by certified inspectors* for surfaces disturbed during rehabilitation; risk assessment on entire dwelling and soil. Paint testing required by certified inspectors* for surfaces disturbed during rehabilitation; risk assessment on entire dwelling and soil. Relocation Requirements Relocation from work area. Relocation from unit may be required when extensive rehabilitation occurs in kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Relocation from unit may be required when extensive rehabilitation occurs in kitchens, bathrooms, etc. 75 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 IF LEAD IS PRESENT OR PRESUMED: Lead Hazard Reduction Repair lead-based paint disturbed during rehabilitation and apply a new coat of paint; Safe Work Practices (SWP) that restrict types of paint removal methods, provide for occupant protection, and require cleaning after lead hazard reduction activities. Interim controls on lead- based paint include addressing friction and impact surfaces, creating smooth and cleanable surfaces, encapsulation, removing or covering lead based paint and paint stabilization through-out unit; SWP. Abatement to lead-based paint involves permanently removing lead-based paint hazards, often through paint and component removal, and enclosure and interim controls on exterior surfaces not disturbed by rehab.; SWP. Clearance Clearance testing on repaired surfaces by certified professional*. Clearance testing performed unit-wide and soil. Clearance testing performed unit wide and soil. Options Presume lead-based paint; SWP. Presume lead-based paint; use standard treatments. Presume lead-based paint; abate all applicable surfaces. Contractor Qualifications SWP-contractors familiar with Safe Treatment Methods and Prohibited Treatment Methods. Interim controls or Standard Treatments- accredited lead based paint worker course or lead-based paint abatement supervisor’s course. Abatement contractors- trained and state-certified abatement supervisors and accredited lead abatement worker training. *Certified Paint Inspectors must successfully complete an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state accredited training program and receive state certification; Certified Risk Assessors must successfully complete an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state-accredited training program, receive state certification, and have related experience. 76 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 APPENDIX H CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (For all Federally Funded Grant Programs) INTRODUCTION Pursuant to Section 104(a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, the City of Rosemead first adopted this Citizen Participation Plan in June of 1978 (previously revised in 1979, 1988, and 1991). By doing so, the City acknowledges the integral role of citizen participation in the process of planning and development, and the execution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and all other Federally Funded Grant Programs. This document outlines basic tenets of the citizen participation regulations and will remain in effect throughout the implementation of the City's entitlement awards from the federal government, or until these funds are completely exhausted. The following details Rosemead's Citizen Participation Plan: POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide for full involvement by the community and its residents in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs funded under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, including the Community Development Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME). CDBG is a federal entitlement grant that allows entitlement jurisdictions to undertake a variety of housing and community development programming for persons who are primarily low to moderate income. The HOME program provides funding for a variety of affordable housing development and assistance. This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines to be implemented by the City to provide for the continuing participation by the citizens of Rosemead. The City acknowledges the need for, and the role, of citizen involvement, but also recognizes that the final determination and responsibility for policy development rests with the City Council. 77 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 This plan may be amended from time to time and shall remain in effect until superseded by a new plan or until the City no longer participates in programs that require such a plan. Citizen Participation does not restrict the responsibility or the authority of the City for the development execution of its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION A. Citizens’ Roles All citizens of Rosemead are encouraged to participate in the public meetings and hearings and to contact the City’s Public Works Department with regard to any questions they may have concerning the process and programs under the Consolidated Plan. In general, the City holds two (2) public hearings during the course of its program year. One is regarding community needs for the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan and one is regarding the funding of projects for the fiscal year. Other public hearings may also be held. The City also holds a planning meeting during the development of its Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan at a minimum of one City Council Meeting. In addition, the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, is published for a 30-day comment period. The City’s annual report, known as CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) is published annually for a 15-day comment period. All public hearings and meetings take place in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, unless another location and/or time is publicized in advance. Questions and comments regarding the Citizen Participation Plan may be addressed to: Ms. Michelle Ramirez, Director of Public Works City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 90771 Telephone Number: (626) 569-2158 mramirez@cityofrosemead.org 78 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 B. Written Comments The City encourages the submission of views and written comments by citizens regarding the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and CAPER. The comments may be submitted to the City’s Public Works Director or the City Clerk at any time. In addition, comments may be submitted to the City Council at any public hearing meeting. The City will respond to all written comments within fifteen (15) working days and state the reasons for the action taken on the proposal or view. All comments or views that were not accepted will be attached to the final plan, amendment or performance evaluation, along with the reasons why they were not accepted. C. City’s Role 1. Technical Assistance and Accessibility To help facilitate citizen input, the City will provide technical assistance, through its staff, to the community-wide and neighborhood associations and to groups of low-to- moderate income residents who request such assistance. Questions regarding specific programs can be answered by program staff and guidelines for programs will be made available on request. There is no charge for one copy of program materials. On request, the City will make available translators/interpreters for speakers other than English, as available, for meetings and hearings relating to the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and CAPER. The City’s primary languages are Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese. Public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers, which are accessible to the handicapped and disabled. Persons requiring translation should contact the City Clerk at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. The City Clerk can be reached at 626-569-2171. Citizens with handicaps/disabilities who need special accommodation in order to access program information must contact the City Clerk at least 72 hours in advance with its reasonable accommodation request. Reasonable accommodation includes the following: providing materials in a different and/or larger typeface/font; providing materials in an alternative medium, making special arrangements for meeting attendance. The City Clerk can be reached at 626-569-2171. 79 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 2. Public Information In order for citizens to become informed and involved in the program, the City will provide comprehensive access to program information. The following information will be made available during the planning process of program development and implementation: a. Amount of Entitlement b. Types of activities that are eligible for funding and activities previously funded c. Ineligible activities d. Schedule of meetings and hearings and the process to be followed by the City in approving applications In addition, documents relevant to the Consolidated Plan, funding and reporting processes are available to all citizens during normal working hours. Normal working hours are defined, as Monday through Thursday from 7:00 to 6:00 p.m. Copies of the following materials are available for review at City Hall: a. Mailings and promotional material b. Records of hearings and meetings c. Prior applications d. Reports required by HUD e. Regulations and issuances governing aspects of the program f. Records of prior use of funds for the last five (5) years Citizen involvement, as stated earlier, will be sought in the development, implementation and evaluation stages of the City’s plan. This will be accomplished in the following manner: CONSOLIDATED PLAN DEVELOPMENT Citizens will be invited to provide Input into development of the 5-Year Strategic Plan, including identification of needs and setting of priorities, through public hearings and/or community meetings and public comment period, as scheduled by the City of Rosemead. IMPLEMENTATION Citizen involvement in the program implementation shall be in the form of public hearings and/or community meetings, as scheduled by the city of Rosemead. 80 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 EVALUATION Citizens will be given the opportunity to review and comment on the entitlement programs, including the opportunity to review evaluation of the program, projects and activities. This will be in the form of public comment period and/or public hearing as applicable. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS Public hearings shall provide the major source of citizen input on proposed neighborhood improvement programs, activities, policies and procedures. At a minimum, the City will conduct two separate public hearings at two (2) different stages of the program year in order to address housing and community development needs. At least one of these hearings will be conducted before the proposed Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan is adopted. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, which are accessible to the handicapped/disabled. To ensure that all city residents have ample opportunity to take notice of all scheduled public hearings, all notices regarding such hearings, including the date, time and location, shall be published in a local newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to date of public hearing. All notices will be published in the Rosemead Reader, as well as posted in a minimum of three (3) public locations. Materials are available at City Hall and at the Rosemead Library. The Council may hold additional hearings as necessary for the Plan, evaluation and/or substantial amendments to the adopted Plan. All hearings will be noticed in the same manner as hearings for the Plan process. Minutes of all hearings shall be kept by the City in accordance with its standard practice. Copies of minutes shall be available on request, in accordance with City’s adopted practice. The City shall also consult with surrounding jurisdictions, other local and state agencies as applicable, regional partners, and applicable non-profit organizations as part of the process. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES As stated above, in order to give adequate notice of public hearings, the City shall publish a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation. In addition, all notices shall also be posted and/or available at City Hall, the public library and to several posting areas in general use throughout the City. All legal notices shall be published at a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall contain the following: A. Date of the Hearing B. Time of the Hearing 81 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 C. Place of the Hearing D. Topics to be considered E. Basic information and/or Summary PROGRAM AMENDMENTS U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations state that a grantee shall amend its Consolidated Plan submission whenever it decides not to carry out an activity described in the Consolidated Plan, to carry out an activity not previously described, or to substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity. Furthermore, the grantee is required to develop and make public its criteria for what constitutes a substantial change. A substantial change is herein defined as any amendment that changes program beneficiaries, the location of approved activities and major budget shifts between approved activities. A major budget shift is defined as an increase or decrease in budget of more than 25%. In the event that an amendment to the Consolidated Plan qualifies as a substantial change, citizens will be given an opportunity to participate in the planning process. This opportunity will be afforded to the citizens in the following manner: A. Publication of Information for 30-day Comment Period B. Adoption of change through public hearing process, as outlined above C. Publication of 30-day comment period and notification of public hearing may run concurrently. All substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan and any and all amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan will be reviewed by and must receive approval from the City Council. CITIZEN SERVICE REQUESTS AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Citizens should be aware that any questions or grievances, regarding entitlement programs and projects can be submitted to Public Works Department located at 8838 E. Valley Boulevard During the actual development of the Consolidated Plan submission, written concerns or complaints regarding the Plan shall initiate a written response indicating assessment of the complaint and/or proposals and actions taken to address the complaints and/or proposals before final submission of the Plan to HUD as outlined in “B. Written Comments”. The City shall ensure that reasonable attempts are made to respond to questions or complaints in a timely manner, usually within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the inquiry. 82 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 If complaints are not addressed at the City level, citizens may forward such concerns or complaints to HUD. Although HUD will consider objections submitted at any time, such objections should be submitted within thirty (30) days of the submission of either the Consolidated Plan or Performance Report to HUD. Any written inquiries submitted to HUD should be addressed as follows: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Los Angeles Area Office, CPD Division 611 West Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 Objections submitted to HUD must meet one or more of the following criteria: A. The description of needs and objectives are plainly inconsistent with available facts and data. B. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meeting the needs and objectives identified by the applicant jurisdiction. C. The submission does not comply with specific requirements or law. D. The submission proposes the undertaking of ineligible activities. 83 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 Reserved 84 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 85 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 86 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 87 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 88 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 89 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 90 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 91 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 92 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 93 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 94 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 95 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 96 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 97 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 98 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 99 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 100 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 101 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 102 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 103 of 104 FY 2018 – 2019 Annual Action Plan Public Works Department Annual Action Plan City of Rosemead FY 2018-2019 104 of 104