CC - Item 4A - Approval of Contract for Analysis of Impediment Study•
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEA( ~jITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2005
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RE: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENT
STUDY
As part of its contractual obligations under the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, the City must undertake the Analysis of
Impediments study (AI) and/or update the Al as part of the Consolidated Plan
process. The City last undertook an impediment study as part of its 2000-2005
Consolidated Plan. The new Al will cover the 2005-2010 planning period.
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on December 14, 2004. The City
received proposals from the Housing Rights Center and from Cotton/Bridges
Associates. Both proposers have experience in preparing AI's and both
proposals were complete and responsive to the RFP. Housing Rights Center
prepared the City's 2000-2005 Al.
The costs proposed are as follows:
■ Housing Rights Center: $11,000
■ Cotton Bridges: $26,870
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A copy of the RFP, the proposal from Housing Rights Center and the proposal
from Cotton Bridges is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize an agreement with Housing
Rights Center to provide an update to the City's Al and authorize the City
Manager to execute the appropriate agreements.
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PURCHASING
SPECIFICATION
Subject: Analysis of Impediments Study
1. BACKGROUND
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Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
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Date: 12/14104. Lisa A. Baker,
Proposal Due Date: 626-569-2117
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The City of Rosemead is seeking proposals from interested agencies to provide an Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds. This Analysis is an update to the City's prior study. The original analysis was conducted
in 1996 and updated in 2000.
II. OVERVIEW
Regulations for the Consolidated Plan for Community Planning and Development programs
(CDBG, HOME) establish requirements for entitlement communities that receive federal
assistance to affirmatively further fair housing. These regulations require entitlement
communities to engage in fair housing planning. Under these requirements, the fair housing
obligations are as follows:
■ Conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing, and
■ Plan and carry out actions to overcome the effects of identified impediments
■ Maintain records and make available information and reports and to document actions
taken to eliminate identified impediments.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The qualified agency, fair housing organization or individual selected to develop the update to
the Al shall agree to a work program includes the following tasks:
1. Work cooperatively with fair housing organizations in the collection of data and information
needed and in the implementation of fair housing audits needed to complete the Al.
2. Work cooperatively with local and regional agencies and with the City to collect and
analyze data.
3. Involve community-based organizations, housing providers, real estate companies, lenders,
community planning officials and the general public in the production of the Al.
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4. Include and/or develop tabular data and maps showing concentration of minority residents,
residents living in poverty, availability of public transportation, lending rates (HMDA data
analysis), Section 8 rental assistance and other information called for in the "Fair Housing
Planning Guide" issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
5. Development and inclusion of draft conclusions
6. Development of draft recommendations for a proposed action plan for the participating
jurisdiction.
7. The Al should include, but not be limited to: Information and analysis on the effect of:
a. Building, occupancy, health and safety codes on housing choice and the use of
accessibility standards in local construction.
b. Applicable zoning and land use laws and policies that place restrictions on group
homes.
c. Policies concerning the application of local neighborhood or site standards on new
construction.
d. Policies and practices that affect the equal provision of government services.
e. Policies concerning activities that cause displacement that may affect opportunities
to select housing inside and outside areas of minority concentration, or housing that
is accessible.
f. Policies and practices that affect the representation of minorities and the disabled on
planning and/or zoning boards and commissions.
g. Policies and practices of housing assistance providers with respect to tenant
selection, assignment, reasonable accommodation, delivery of services and
maintenance and accessibility.
h. Policies and practices regarding the sale and rental of real estate, such as steering
or "blockbusting," all "adult" issues, deed restrictions, inaccessible design, local
occupancy standards and practices, local lending practices, real estate appraisal
practices, insurance underwriting practices and segregated housing conditions.
8. Conduct citywide housing audits.
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IV. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
All responses to this Request for Proposals must include the following:
1. Identification of the legal entity.
2. Cover letter for proposal, signed by the person legally able to bind the entity to the
proposal, along with a certification that the price of the proposal shall remain valid for 90
days.
3. Number of years in the business of fair housing and fair housing analyses.
4. Identification, role and experience of principal staff and any consultants who would be
used.
5. Information regarding projects of similar type and scope, including name of project,
type, locality for whom it was prepared.
6. Evidence of financial capacity.
7. Evidence of Insurance: Comprehensive Liability - $2.000,000 aggregate; auto liability,
including non-hired/non-owned automobiles - $1,000,000; Workers' Compensation -
Statutory Limit.
8. Description of staff experience and training in conducting fair housing audits. Include
training and experience in rental, insurance, home sales, mortgage lending testing.
9. Statement of Understanding and Description of methodology for carrying out the study.
This should include the terms and conditions proposed for the data analysis and testing
portion of the Al.
10. Proposed structure of the Al, complying with HUD regulations, including community
participation as required by the regulations.
11. Cost proposal, broken down by component, along with draft timeline for completion of
the project. Assume a February 15, 2005 start date. Actual start date may be earlier or
later.
An original and two (2) copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with
the words, "ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS STUDY" written on the label and affixed to the front of
the envelope. Proposals to be sent to: City of Rosemead, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead,
CA 91770.
Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2005. Late proposals
will not be accepted. Facsimile or electronic submissions will not be accepted. Proposals
received after the deadline will be returned unopened to the proposer. Questions regarding this
proposal may be directed to Lisa A. Baker at 626-569-2117 or to Micheal Neal at 626-569-2118.
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Proposal to Prepare an Analysis of Impediments Study
For the City of Rosemead
SUBMITTED TO:
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
SUBMIT-MD BY:
HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
FRANCES ESPINOZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
520 S. VIRGIL AVENUE, SUITE 400
Los ANGELES, CA 90020
(P) 213.387.8400
(I) 213.381.8555
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I. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The Housing Rights Center (hereinafter referred to as "HRC") is a private non-profit organization
that has been providing fair housing services since 1968. The following addresses HRC's experience
and qualification to provide the City of Rosemead's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice.
HRC operates with a full-time staff of twenty-three employees and offer services in English,
Armenian, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. HRC has established a four-part fair
housing program in order to meet the needs of the communities we serve and to address the many
aspects of housing inequity. This program includes: (1) Discrimination Complaint Intake and
Investigation; (2) Landlord/Tenant Counseling, (3) Outreach and Education; and (4) Enforcement and
Impact Litigation.
1. Discrimination Complaint Investigation
The discrimination complaint investigation begins at the intake phase. Once a client
contacts HRC, a housing counselor interviews the client to determine what type of problem he or
she may have. At the first sign of a claim of discrimination, the client's inquiry is referred to the
Director of Investigations.
If the Director of Investigations determines that a full investigation should be done, she or a
member of her Investigations Team will conduct outside factual research. This gathering of
information may include administering tests to identify any discriminatory actions by housing
personnel, conducting interviews of witnesses (e.g., neighbors, family members, or property
personnel) and organizing studies or surveys to identify any discriminatory history that may exist in
the client's area. Once sufficient factual evidence is obtained, the Investigator can identify the type
of discrimination that may be involved and potential solutions for the client. The Director of
Investigations and her team work closely with the client to best achieve that client's goals.
2. Landlord/Tenant Counseling
Although the primary mission of HRC is to work towards eradicating housing
discrimination, we have found that many of the people that come to the organization for assistance
also have difficulty enforcing landlord or tenant responsibilities (e.g., payment of rent and housing
repairs). Thus, some funders have requested additional services to assist people with these issues in
addition to any discrimination claims that they may have. HRC's Housing Counselors have been
well-trained on the California Civil Codes the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions that pertain
to these issues and are able to provide clients with a wide-range of actions that they can take to
enforce landlord and/or tenant responsibilities.
3. Outreach and Education
HRC has established effective outreach and education programs. We continuously develop
and distribute written materials that describe the applicable laws that protect against housing
discrimination and ways to prevent housing injustices. Additionally, we present fair housing law
workshops and programs to our target audiences to teach communities how to stop housing
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inequity problems.
Our materials and programs are offered to a variety of audiences such as property personnel
(e.g. landlords, property managers, and realtors), tenants, prospective homebuyers, code
enforcement personnel, police officers, city employees, and other non-profit organizations.
Depending on the audience, the written materials and presentations can be translated by staff into
Armenian, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish or Russian.
In April 2000, HRC created the first countywide Fair Housing Summit. The Summit brought
together fair housing groups, social service providers, community members, and government to
address fair housing and other housing issues that intersect with fair housing such as slum housing,
demographic changes, and hate crimes. HRC is currently planning the 6th Annual Housing Rights
Summit to take place in April 2004.
4. Enforcement and Impact Litigation
HRC has attorneys on staff that are able to litigate housing discrimination cases. Although
we always looks to a variety of creative legal and non-legal solutions to housing problems, we have
found litigation to be highly effective to stop instances of discrimination and to educate a broader
audience about the illegality of housing discrimination.
HRC has extensive experience in conducting research for and preparing housing studies
focusing on fair housing. In 1999 alone, HRC researched and completed Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing Choice for the cities of Pico Rivera and Rosemead, and one Audit Testing Study for
the City of Bakersfield. The Analysis of Impediments studies involved research of census data,
testing, coordination of focus groups, surveying community residents, analyzing fair housing services
in the area, and analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data. The time span for
completion of these projects ranged from three (3) to nine (9) months.
Additionally, HRC participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's Housing Discrimination Study 2000 by conducting 344 tests in Los Angeles County
during a five-month period. 194 tests measured for differential treatment by housing professionals
between Hispanic and White home testers and the other 150 tested for differential treatment
between Chinese and White testers. In each racial pairing, one half of tests were run in the sales
market and the other half focused on the rental market. The entire project, which included tester
recruitment and training, was completed in seven (7) months.
Most recently, HRC conducted a sales testing project for the City of Los Angeles and was
contracted to undertake Analysis of Impediments Studies' for the Cities of Pico Rivera and
Monterey Park. The sales testing study for the City of Los Angeles included a full-length
analytical report of testing results.
HRC's work focuses on eliminating impediments to fair housing. HRC's practice in service
delivery will supplement the study by giving the agency realistic ideas for finding solutions to fair
housing impediments. The following is a brief outline of such agency activities that lend themselves
as solutions;
• HRC recently began a fair housing partnership with the Los Angeles Times.
One major goal of this collaboration is to develop a fair housing advertising
' These Al Studies will be for the years 2005-2010.
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campaign to raise fair housing awareness in Los Angeles County. HRC and the
Times developed five ads that will be run each year in April, which is National
Fair Housing Month. There is one general ad and four that focus on specific
protected classes including: familial status, predatory lending, sexual orientation,
and disability.
• HRC recognizes the language needs of residents in its service region and has
begun to address this by hiring employees who speak the dominant non-English
languages in the region. HRC is now able to provide services in seven (7)
languages: Armenian, Cantonese, English, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, and
Spanish.
• HRC created the first annual Fair Housing Summit in April 2000 that sought to
bring together fair housing groups, social service providers, community
members, and government to address fair housing and other housing issues that
intersect with fair housing such as slum housing, demographic changes, and hate
crimes. HRC will be coordinated the 6th Annual Summit in April 2005.
• Fair Housing Enforcement through litigation: HRC has the largest legal
department of any fair housing organization in the country with three full-time
staff attorneys and a legal secretary. This team will provide a viable enforcement
option for clients.
HRC is confident that its experience in both research and service delivery will ensure that
high caliber research is complimented by meaningful and informed solutions that are being
implemented and assessed by the agency's current work.
Key Percnnnel
Frances A. Espinoza, J.D., Executive Director, has worked in fair housing for almost 7 years.
Ms. Espinoza received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College in Claremont, California
and her law degree from the UCLA School of Law. While at UCLA, Ms. Espinoza was awarded the
Cesar Chavez Summer Fellowship and was a national finalist for the MALDEF/Fried Frank
Fellowship. Ms. Espinoza has worked at the civil rights law firm of Hadsell & Stormer and Mental
Health Advocacy Services, Inc. Ms. Espinoza provided oversight for the projects listed under Section
B. Experience and Administrative Capacity. Ms. Espinoza also wrote the final reports for these projects.
In addition to general oversight on this project, Ms. Espinoza will analyze census and HMDA data,
develop recommendations and write the final report.
Marcella Heredia, Program Director, first started in fair housing in 2000 under the HUD testing
project listed under Section B. Experience and Administrative Capacity. Before joining the Housing
Rights Center, Ms. Heredia worked at the Law Offices of Reish & Luftman, and volunteered at the
Culver City and City of L.A.'s Housing Departments. Ms. Heredia is a graduate of Loyola
Marymount University, having received her B.A. in Urban Studies, and a minor in Sociology. Ms.
Heredia is fluent in Spanish. For this project, Ms. Heredia will conduct fair housing audit testing,
survey community residents and evaluate the Rosemead's current fair housing profile.
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Liam Garland, Litigation Director, has worked in public service for almost a decade. Most
recently, he was an attorney for the City of Oakland, California, serving a low-income neighborhood
as a charter member of the Neighborhood Law Corps. Prior to this, he taught elementary school as
a Teach for America corps member in Compton, California, provided legal services in San Francisco
jails, and wrote a how-to-guide on obtaining pro-community results from project labor agreements.
In 2002, Scarecrow Education Press published his book, Natigatin,g Treacherou Waters, which
explored the state policy of taking over failing school districts. Liam earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and a law degree from the University of
California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall). He joined the Housing Rights Center in October 2003. For this
project, Mr. Garland will review and make recommendations regarding Rosemead housing policies
and ordinances.
II. WORK PLAN AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
What follows is a detailed work plan for our proposed study of fair housing impediments in the City of
Rosemead. The body of the text describes the work and methods of the six substantive parts of the
study. Appendices detail the data needed, the timing, and the cost of the study.
1. Demographic Profile of Rosemead
The purpose of undertaking a demographic analysis in this study is to understand, as clearly as
possible, basic aspects of the fair housing environment and current trends affecting that environment.
HRC will use 2000 census data and mapping software to create a demographic profile of Rosemead.
2. Evaluation of Current Fair Housing Profile
in this section, HRC will summarize complaints filed by Rosemead residents over the past five
years. This will include discrimination as well as general housing inquiries.
3. Audits of Rental and Sales Discrimination in Rosemead
HRC will conduct ten telephone tests to determine patterns of discrimination in
rental housing. Five of these will be tests for disability discrimination and five will measure the level
of familial status discrimination (presence of children under 18). HRC will also conduct five sales
tests to measure race discrimination in home sales in Rosemead. In consultation with the City, HRC
will determine which race the tests should be conducted for.
4. Survey of Rosemead Residents
HRC will conduct telephone and in-person interviews with twenty- five randomly selected
Rosemead residents. We will summarize the demographic profile of respondents and well as their
responses the survey questions. The residential surveys aim to roughly measure: (a) the degree to
which residents encounter or perceive fair housing problems in their own housing searches; (b) how
residents assess the severity and importance of different fair housing problems in the region; (c) how
aware residents are of fair housing agencies an d ser~~ices; and (d) what types of fair housing services
residents feel would be most useful to them. HRC would seek to survey residents of rental units,
mobile homes, and single family purchased homes.
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5. Review of Government Policies
In this section, we will study local zoning and housing code practices and interview local
housing officials to determine whether zoning policies are in conformance with federal and state fair
housing laws. HRC will also examine current land use practices, and how they affect the deployment
of group homes.
6. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data Analysis
In this section, we will collect and analyze the most recent available HMDA data for Rosemead
to determine whether there is evidence of unequal access to home finance across racial or gender lines.
7. Development of New Strategies
In this portion of the study, we will develop concrete recommendations to assist the City of
Rosemead in formulating their plans for fair housing over the next five years. We will submit a
complete set of draft recommendations and solicit feedback from city officials and other affected
parties. HRC will submit revised recommendations with our final report.
8. Documents Needed to Conduct the Study
• Copies of Rosemead's zoning ordinances, zoning maps, and building codes.
• Descriptive data about Rosemead's housing subsidy programs.
• Data collected by the City on vacancy rates.
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III. WORK PLAN AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
The overall cost of the work plan outlined above is $11,000. HRC will submit invoices according the
following timetable:
Upon execution of agreement to conduct the study $5,000
Upon submission of draft report $5,000
Upon submission of complete draft final report, incorporating
recommendations and comments
Total cost:
$1,000
$11,000
Chap
ter 1: Demo a hic Profile of Rosemead
March 15, 2005
Chapter 2: Current Fair Housing Profile
March 15, 2005
Chap
ter 3: Audits of Rental and Sales Discrimination
May 2 2005
Cha
ter 4: Survey of Rosemead Residents
Aril 29, 2005
Chap
ter 5: Review of Government Policies
May 2 2005
Chap
ter 6: HMDA Data
Mav 13, 2005
Chap
ter 7: New Strategies (LLecommendations)
May 13, 2005
Draft Report to Ci
Ma V 20, 2005
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HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER, INC.
(A California Not for-Profit Corporation)
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2003
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HOUSING RIGHTS CEA'TER, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Financial Section
Page
Independent auditor's report 3
Statements of financial position 5
Statements of activities 6
Statement of functional expenditures g
Statements of cash flows 11
Notes to financial statements 12
II. Supplementary Information Section Required by Government Auditing
Standards and OMB Circular A-133
Schedule of expenditures of federal awards
16
Independent auditor's report on compliance and internal control over
financial reporting based on an audit of financial statements performed
in accordance with government auditing standards 17
Independent auditor's report on compliance with requirements applicable
to each major program and internal control over compliance in accordance
with OMB circular A-133 19
Summary of the audit results
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CARL P. SIMPSON. CPA
To the Board of Directors of the
Housing Rights Center, Inc
Los Angeles, California
INDEPENDENT A UDITOR'S REPORT
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We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Housing Rights
Center, Inc, (a California not-for-profit corporation) as of June 30, 2003 and 2002, and the
related statements of activities, cash flows and functional expenditures for the years then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of Housing Rights Center, Ine.'s
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Housing Rights Center, Inc as of June 30, 2003, and the
changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated
May 13, 2004 on our consideration of Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s internal control over
financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts and grants. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with
this report in considering the results of our audit.
Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements
of Housing Rights Center, Inc. taken as a whole. The accompanying schedule of
expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required
by United States Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States,
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The CPA. Never Underestimate The Value.'
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Local Governmews, and Aron-Prof t Or ganiAzations, and is not a required part of the
financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated, in all
material respects, in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At June 30, 2003
(With summarized comparative information at June 30, 2002)
Total Total
6/30/2003 6/30/2002
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Grants receivable (note 2)
Miscellaneous receivable
Deposit
Prepaid expenses
Total Current assets
Equipment & furniture, net (note 3)
Total assets
$ 22,900 $
62,482
372,011
171,968
370
1,899
6,500
21,118
1,512
1,465
403,293
258,932
7,286
9,857
$ 410,579 $
268,789
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
Liabilities
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Funding advance
Accrued vacation
$ 77,045 $ 26,507
3,993 -
64,678 -
52.848 -
Total liabilities
Net Assets:
Unrestricted
Unrestricted-invested in equipment and furniture
Restricted
Total fund balance
Total liabilities and fund balance
$ 198,564 $ 26,507
204,729 215,769
7,286 9,857
- 16,656
212,015 242,282
$ 410,579 $ 268,789
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
For the year ended June 30, 2003
(With summarized comparative information for the year ended June 30, 2002)
CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS:
2003
2002
Revenues:
Grant and contract income
$ 1,781,897 $
617,695
Program income
14,269
46,173
Fundraising
253
273
Contribution
17,993
1,321
Case awards
151,360
10,000
Interest
110
262
Total revenue
1,965,882
675,724
Ewenses:
City of Alhambra
23,500
6,404
City of Baldwin Park
15,000
4,136
City of Carson
26,999
51,042
City of Culver City
16,230
15,757
City of El Monte
50,001
14,939
Fair Housing Institute
-
47,695
Fair Housing Initiative Program
-
39,439
City of Gardena
4,876
19,500
City of Glendale
20,000
5,280
City of Hawthorne
37,001
35,000
City of Inglewood
54,000
48,171
City of Lancaster
18,000
4,136
City of Los Angeles
803,031
120,284
County of Los Angeles
250,000
56,254
L.A. Hot Line
93,376
123,479
City of Montebello
15,001
4,136
City of Monterey Park
25,000
6,802
City of Oxnard
24,959
6,534
City of Palmdale
20,000
14,279
City of Pasadena
56,000
5,948
City of Pico Rivera
20,000
5,470
City of Redondo Beach
19,999
19,000
City of Rosemead
25,001
6,802
City of South Pasadena
5,001
1,337
City of Ventura
9,001
2,403
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
For the year ended June 30, 2003
(With summarized comparative information for the year ended June 30, 2002)
CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS: (CONTINUED)
Expenses (continued)
2003
County of Ventura
$ 24,000
City of West Covina
12,500
City of Whitter
24,998
Baldwin Park A-1 Contract
10,000
Carson A-1 Contract
13,333
Pasadena Mediation
11,000
FHI
11,683
FHIP
21,239
Program income fund
86,039
General program fund
149,381
Total program services 1,996,149
Support services:
General and administrative
2002
$ 6,413
3,336
6,801
60,223
16,817
757,817
Total expenses 1,996,149 757,817
Increase (decrease) in total net assets (30,267)
Net assets, beginning of year 242,282
Net assets from SGV -
Net assets, end of year
$ 212,015
(82,093)
183,618
140,757
$ 242,282
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended June 30, 2003
(With summarized comparative information for the year ended June 30, 2002)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Changes in net assets
2003
2002
$ (82,093)
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation
Net assets from SGV
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in assets
Grant receivables
Misc. receivable
Deposit
Prepaid expense
Equipment and furniture
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Funding advance
Accrued vacation
Net cash used by operating activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash, end of the year
$ (30,267)
(200,043)
1,529
14,618
(47)
2,571
50,538
3,993
64,678
52,848
(39,582)
(39,582)
62,482
3,085
140;757
(127,239)
(1,257)
(18,790)
1,821
(3,742)
26,507
(60,951)
(60,951)
123,433
$ 22,900 $ 62,482
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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.HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER, IN •
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF ACTIVITIES
The Housing Rights Center, Inc. (HRC) serves as an advocate in encouraging the
existence and maintenance of multi-ethnic neighborhoods where all people can live and
exist in harmony. HRC provides leadership and coordination for the elimination of
illegal discrimination against individuals seeking housing. HRC promotes every
person's right to exercise unqualified free choice in the selection of housing.
HRC is organized as a California non-profit corporation. The majority of their funding
is received from federal financial assistance pass-through awards originating with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development..
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The financial statements of HRC have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting
in accordance with the AICPA's Audit and Accounting Guide, "Not-for-Profit
Organizations."
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of management estimates and assumptions that
effect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could
differ from those estimates.
EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
Equipment and furniture purchased with grant funds, where the grantor retains title to
the equipment, are expensed as acquired. Equipment purchased with non-grant funds
are capitalized and depreciated over five years.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT
For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows, HRC considers all highly liquid
investments available for current use with an initial maturity of three months or less to
be cash equivalents.
These notes are an integral part of the preceding financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Revenue from the cost reimbursement grants and contracts is recognized to the extent
of expenses incurred and allowed under the grants and contracts. The revenue from fee
for service grants and contracts is recognized when service is provided and the fee is
earned. The amount of funds received from these grants and contracts in excess or
deficient of the amount of expenses allowed and fees earned is recorded as deferred
credit or grant and contract receivable.
INCOME TAXES
HRC is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
and Section 23701(d) of the California Franchise Tax Code. Accordingly, no
provisions for income taxes or related credits are included in the accompanying
financial statements.
PRIOR_ YEAR SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The financial statements include certain prior year summarized comparative
information in total but not by net asset class. Such information does not include
sufficient detail to constitute a presentation in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. Accordingly, such information should be read in conjunction
with the organization's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2002, from
which the summarized information was derived.
NOTE 2 GRANTS RECEIVABLE
Grants receivable at June 30, 2003 are comprised of the following:
City of Alhambra
S 2,080
City of Baldwin Park
2,596
City of Carson
4,500
City of Culver City
2,774
City of El Monte
8,238
City of Hawthorne
6,170
City of Inglewood
8,334
City of Lancaster
1,098
City of Los Angeles
224,142
County of Los Angeles
75,003
These notes are an integral part of the preceding financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS
NOTE 2 GRANTS RECEIVABLE (continued)
City of Montebello
1,106
City of Monterey Park
2,027
City of Oxnard
4,160
City of Palmdale
3,330
City of Pasadena
9,635
City of Pico Rivera
1,667
City of Redondo Beach
3,386
City of Rosemead
2,113
City of San Buena, Ventura
750
County of Ventura
3,800
City of West Covina
3,051
City of Whittier
2,051
Total $ 372,011
NOTE 3 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
Equipment and furniture at June 30, 2003 consisted of the following:
Equipment & furniture $ 28,548
Less: accumulated depreciation 21,262
Equipment & furniture - net $ 7,286
NOTE 4 CONTINGENCIES
HRC has received state and federal funds for specific purposes that are subject to review
and audit by grantor agencies. Although such audits could generate expense
disallowances under terms of the grants, management believes that any required
reimbursements will not be material.
NOTE 5 RETIREMENT PLAN
HRC participates in a single-employer defined contribution retirement plan (Plan)
covering all full-time, continuous employees. Monthly contributions of 4.5%, based
upon an employee's gross salary, are funded by WFHC on a current basis. The Plan
contribution expense was $2,794 for the year ended June 30, 2003.
These notes are an integral part of the preceding financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
For the year ended June 30, 2003
Federal Grantor/Pass-through
Gran or/ProrramTitle
Federal
CFDA Contract
suraber Period Expenditures
Pass-through awards
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
City of Alhambra - Fair Housing Program
City of Baldwin Park - Fair Housing Program
City of Carson - Fair Housing Program
City of Culver City - Fair Housing Program
City of E1 Monte - Fair Housing Program
City of Gardena - Fair Housing Program
City of Glendale - Fair Housing Program
City of Hawthorne - Fair Housing Program
City of Inglewood - Fair Housing Program
City of Los Angeles - Fair Housing Program
County of Los Angeles - Fair Housing Program
City of Lancaster - Fair Housing Program
City of Montebello - Fair Housing Program
City of Monterey Park - Fair Housing Program
City of Oxnard - Fair Housing Program
City of Pasadena - Fair Housing Program
City of Pasadena - Fair Housing Program
City of Palmdale - Fair Housing Program
City of Pico Rivera - Fair Housing Program
City of Redondo Beach - Fair Housing Program
City of Rosemead - Fair Housing Program
City of San Buena, Ventura - Fair Housing Program
County of Ventura - Fair Housing Program
City of West Covina - Fair Housing Program
City of Whittier - Fair Housing Program
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03 $
23,500
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
15,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
27,000
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
16,232
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
50,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
4,875
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
20,000
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
37,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
54,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03 *
810,136
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03 *
250,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30103
18,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
15,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
25,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
24,960
14.218
7/1/02-6/30103
58,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
5,000
14.218
711/02-6/30/03
20,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
20,000
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
20,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
25,000
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
9,000
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
24,000
14.218
7/l/02-6/30/03
12,500
14.218
7/1/02-6/30/03
25,000
Total of Federal Awards
* denotes major programs
8 1,609,203
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CARL P SIMPSON, CPA
To the Board of Directors of the
Housing Rights Center, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
We have audited the financial statements of Housing Rights Center, Inc. (a California
Not-for-Profit corporation) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2003, and have issued
our report thereon dated May 13, 2004. We conducted our audit in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards
applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States.
Compliance
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Housing Rights Center, Ine.'s
financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its
compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants,
noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination
of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with
those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express
such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance that are
required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered the Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s
internal control over financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for
the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and not to provide
assurance on the internal control over financial reporting. Our consideration of the
internal control over financial reporting would not necessarily disclose all matters in the
internal control over financial reporting that might be material weaknesses. A material
weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal
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control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements
in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being audited
may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course
of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal
control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material
weaknesses.
This report is intended for the information of Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s board of
directors, management and federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities.
However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited.
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BRAINARD G 51M1'SON, CPA
CARL P. SIMNON, CPA
INDEPENDENT A UDITOR'S REPORT
ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO EACH MAJOR
PROGR4MAND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANICE INACCORDANCE
WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133
To the Board of Directors of the
Housing Rights Center, Inc.
Los Angeles, Califomia
Compliance
We have audited the compliance of Housing Rights Center, Inc. with the type of
compliance requirements described in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement that are applicable to each of its major federal
programs for the year ended June 30, 2003. Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s major federal
programs are identified in the summary of the auditor's results section of the
accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Compliance with the
requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to each of its major
federal programs is the responsibility of Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Housing Rights Center, Ine.'s compliance
based on our audit.
We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government AudLji g
Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and OMB Circular A-
133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. Those
standards and OMB Circular A-133 require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a major
federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about
Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s compliance with those requirements and performing such
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our audit does not provide a legal
determination on Housing Rights Center, Ine.'s compliance with those requirements.
In our opinion, Housing Rights Center, Inc. complied, in all material respects, with the
requirements referred to above that are applicable to each of its major federal programs
for the year ended June 30, 2003.
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Internal Control Over Compliance
The management of Housing Rights Center, Inc. is responsible for establishing and
maintaining effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grants applicable to federal programs. In planning and
performing our audit, we considered Housing Rights Center, Ine.'s internal control over
compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on a major
federal program in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of
expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on internal control over
compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A-133.
Our consideration of the internal control over compliance would not necessarily disclose
all matters in the internal control that might be material weaknesses. A material
weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal
control components does not reduce to a relatively low level risk that noncompliance
with applicable requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants that would be
material in relation to a major federal program being audited may occur and not be
detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their
assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control over compliance
and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses.
This report is intended for the information of the audit committee, management and
federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. However, this report is a matter of
public record and its distribution is not limited.
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HOUSING RIGHTS CE)V TER, I:1\7C.
SUMMARY OF AUDIT RESULTS
The following is a summary of the audit results:
1. Type of report issued on the financial statements of Housing Rights Center, Inc.:
Unqualified opinion
2. In planning and performing our audit, we considered Housing Rights Center, Inc.'s internal
control over financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose
of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and not to provide assurance on the
internal control over financial reporting. We noted no matters involving the internal
control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material
weaknesses.
3. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance with certain provisions
of laws, regulations, contracts and grants which could have a direct and material effect
on the determination of financial statement amounts.
4. In planning and performing our audit, we considered Housing Rights Center, Inc's internal
control over compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on a
major federal program in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of
expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on internal control over
compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A-133. A material weakness is a condition in
which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does not
reduce to a relatively low level risk that noncompliance with applicable requirements of laws,
regulations, contracts and grants that would be material in relation to a major federal program
being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the
normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the
internal control over compliance and its operation that we consider to be material
weaknesses.
5. Type of report issued on compliance for major programs:
Unqualified opinion
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Prepared for:
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Contact: Lisa A. Baker
(626) 569-2117
Prepared by:
Cab&
Cotton/Bridges/Associates
A Division of P&D Consultants, Inc.
800 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 270
Pasadena, California 91 101
Contact: Veronica Tam, AICP
(626) 304-0102, ext. 217
January 18, 2005
PROPOSAL TO PREPARE
THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS
TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
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January 18, 2005
Lisa A. Baker
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
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CottonBridges/Associates
A Division of P&D Consultants
SUITE 270
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91101-2103
TEL: (626) 304-0102
FAX: (626) 304-0402
Subject: Proposal to Prepare the Analysis of Impediments to fair Housing Choice
Dear Ms. Baker:
We understand the City is seeking consultant services to update the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing (AI). Cotton/Bridges/Associates (CBA), a division of P&D Consultants, Inc., is pleased to
submit this proposal to prepare the Al update.
Over the past five years, CBA has prepared numerous Al studies for communities in California. We
have prepared Als for larger jurisdictions, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Jose, and
Bakersfield, as well as the counties of Contra Costa, Kern, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura. In
Los Angeles County, CBA has prepared Als for 13 entitlement cities as well as the Urban County Al,
which includes 48 cities.
In addition, our staff has prepared more than 100 housing elements and 40 consolidated plans in
recent years. Many of our clients are Los Angeles County jurisdictions. Our experience preparing a
range of related housing studies provides us with substantial insight into housing issues affecting Los
Angeles County, recent changes in court decisions, changes in state laws affecting fair housing, and
the relationships between the Al and other state and federal housing requirements.
We would be pleased to discuss any aspect of the proposal with you. Please call me at (626) 304-
0102, extension 217 if you have questions or require additional information.
This proposal shall remain valid for 90 days.
Sincerely,
COTTON/BRIDGES/ASSOCIATES
A Division of P&D C?►sultants, Inc_
Vef'onica Tam, AICP
Principal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section
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1. Project Understanding
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2. Methodology
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3. Cost Proposal
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4. Project Team
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5. Schedule
5-1
6. Insurance
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7. Qualifications
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Section One
Project Understanding
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1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Cotton/Bridges/Associates (CBA), a division of P&D
Consultants, Inc., is pleased to submit this proposal to
prepare the City's Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair
Ilousing Choice. CBA provides urban and community
planning and environmental services to public agencies
and private clients. With offices in Pasadena, Orange, San
Diego, Ontario, and Sacramento, and Las Vegas, our staff
can readily serve clients throughout California and the western U.S. CBA has provided high quality
products at reasonable costs under rigorous schedules since 1976. We work closely with our clients
to meet their objectives and achieve community consensus on important planning issues. Over the
years we have earned a variety of awards for our Als, consolidated plans, and housing elements.
CBA has prepared more than 40 Als for jurisdictions of all sizes. Larger communities include Los
Angeles, Pasadena, San Jose, Glendale, Bakersfield, and Palmdale, as well as the counties of Contra
Costa, Kern, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura. In Los Angeles County, CBA has also prepared
Als for 13 entitlement jurisdictions and the Los Angeles County Al, comprised of 48 cities and
unincorporated communities. In addition, our staff has prepared more than 100 Housing Elements
and 40 consolidated plans, providing us substantial insight into housing issues affecting Los Angeles
County, recent changes in fair housing law, and the knowledge of the relationships between state
and federal requirements.
The City of Rosemead is seeking consultant assistance to update the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to
Fair Housing Choice. Since the last Al was prepared, Rosemead has experienced significant housing
and economic changes which, coupled with legislative changes, impact the context for fair housing
planning. In preparing the City's 2005 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Choice we have
five main goals:
1) Preparation of a thorough, well documented study with practical recommendations
2) Compliance with applicable federal laws with respect to Als
3) Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan, Housing Element, and other city studies
4) Clarity, conciseness, and easy to understand document
As detailed in our proposal, CBA is well-qualified to update the City's AI and we look forward to
working with you on this endeavor.
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Section Two
Methodology
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2. METHODOLOGY
Task 1: Community Profile
Our proposed methodology responds to tasks outlined in
the Request for Proposals and is in accordance with
guidelines for preparing Analysis of Impediments in the
"Fair Housing Planning Guide" prepared by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City of Rosemead has experienced significant changes to its economy and local housing market
which have impacted housing opportunity. To understand housing issues and needs within this
context, the first task is to provide a community profile that analyzes demographic, economic, and
housing characteristics. Information for this task will be derived from the U.S. Census, City housing
condition studies, Consolidated Plan, Housing Element, Zoning Ordinance, and other studies.
Specifically, the Community Profile will contain the following:
A. Demographic Characteristics. CBA will analyze demographic characteristics of residents,
including race, ethnicity, age, disability, and familial status to understand changes in the
population and the impact upon corresponding housing needs. We will also examine
household characteristics, including those with special housing needs and fair housing
concerns.
B. Economic Characteristics. CBA will analyze the income distribution of residents, evaluate
income differences and poverty levels among race/ethnic and special needs groups, and
identify and analyze the concentration of residents by race/ethnicity and low and moderate
income. CBA will also examine the major occupations held by residents, major employers
and industries in the City, and the impact upon household income and housing needs.
C. Housing Profile. CBA will analyze housing data to evaluate the range of available housing.
CBA will examine housing type, tenure, vacancy, age of housing, ownership and rental
housing costs, and housing conditions. We will also analyze the prevalence of overpayment
and overcrowding. Housing units occupied by lower income households that may contain
lead-based paint hazards will be estimated based on CHAS data. Finally, CBA will
summarize the number, type, and location of publicly-assisted housing.
D. Special Housing Needs. Certain residents have more difficulty finding decent and affordable
housing or receiving fair housing treatment due to their employment, income or source of
income, family type, disability, or other characteristics. CBA will analyze special needs
groups in Rosemead, including seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, large families,
homeless people, and others. CBA will also contact local groups and agencies which
represent special interests to obtain information on special needs groups.
E. Mapping of Planning Data. CBA will use geographic information system (GIS) software to
evaluate geographic relationships among demographic, economic, and housing variables
identified in the tasks above to identify the spatial relationships among these variables.
Where potential impediments are identified through the mapping process, we will conduct
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further mapping/analysis to determine whether such characteristics are a result of fair
housing impediments or factors of choice. The following maps will be provided:
1) Race/ethnic concentrations in the city by block group
2) Low-Moderate income concentrations by block group
Task 2: Analysis of Public Policies
CBA will evaluate a range of public policies which may impact fair housing within Rosemead. Public
policies include, but are not limited to land use, residential development, assisted housing,
municipal services, and transit planning. Information for this analysis will be derived from the City's
General Plan, Housing Element, Consolidated Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Redevelopment
Implementation Plans, Public Housing Agency Plan, and other documents. Issues to be discussed
are as follows:
A. Land Use Policies. CBA will examine land use policies in the City's General Plan, Housing
Element, and Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, CBA will research the siting and maintenance
of group homes, homeless shelters, manufactured housing, mobilehomes, multiple-family
housing, second units, senior housing, and supported living facilities for compliance with
state and federal fair housing law. CBA will also map the location of certain housing types in
relation to areas with low and moderate income and race/ethnic concentrations.
0. Development Policy. CBA will analyze public policies affecting residential development.
These include development standards, local neighborhood or site standards on new
construction, fees and exactions, building and other health and safety codes, community
representation on boards deciding on housing issues, permit processing procedures and
requirements, as well as other select factors. Since the last Al was completed, changes to
State legislation (e.g., SB520 and AB1866, etc.) and federal legislation have impacted fair
housing planning for people with disabilities. CBA will analyze the City's Zoning Ordinance
and Municipal Code in light of new state and federal laws.
C. Service Provision. An important yet indirect aspect of fair housing is the equal provision of
municipal or public services to neighborhoods within a community. To ensure fair housing
opportunity, neighborhoods of different income levels and race/ethnic groups should have
reasonable access to the same quality or extent of public services and facilities. Policies and
practices that affect the representation of minorities and disabled on planning and/or zoning
boards and commissions will also be reviewed. CBA will review the general distribution of
select municipal services and their location in relation to areas with race/ethnic
concentrations and low/moderate income concentrations. CBA will also document ways in
which the City is improving underserved neighborhoods through its Redevelopment
Implementation Plan and other focused efforts.
D. Patterns of Occupancy in Assisted Housing. CBA will contact the Housing Authority and
other organizations to obtain, analyze, and evaluate the following data with respect to fair
housing opportunity:
• Tenant application, selection, and assignment policies of Section 8 programs
• Race/ethnicity, disability, familial status (incl. concentrations) of Section 8 tenants
• Consistency of Housing Authority policies and federal/state/local housing guidelines
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Location of other HUD-assisted or HUD-insured housing projects
Non-compliance with one or more civil laws or regulations and initiated corrective
actions by HUD-assisted or HUD-insured housing providers
Distribution of housing rights brochures to participants in assisted housing programs
CBA will also contact the County Housing Authority to determine the following: 1) specific
steps the Housing Authority undertakes to promote housing choices for voucher holders; 2)
practices the Housing Authority implements to encourage voucher holders to look for
housing in neighborhoods not traditionally occupied by such holders; 3) specific efforts the
Housing Authority undertakes to desegregate public housing developments; and 4) policies
the Housing Authority maintains regarding the admittance of persons with disabilities.
E. Transit Services. Public transit plays an important role in equalizing access to important
municipal services. CBA will review planning, financing, and administrative actions related to
the siting of public transportation that may inhibit or concentrate affordable housing
opportunities for people with disabilities. CBA will evaluate transit alternatives available for
residents and persons with special needs to access the types of services in the community.
Should impediments be found, CBA will identify reasonable measures to remove such
impediments.
F. Mapping of Planning Data. CBA will use geographic information system (GIS) software to
evaluate geographic relationships among demographic, income, housing, and service
variables identified in the tasks above to identify potential impediments to housing choice.
Where potential impediments are identified through the mapping process, we will conduct
further mapping/analysis to determine whether such characteristics are a result of fair
housing impediments or factors of choice. The following maps will be provided:
1) Location of public facilities in relation to neighborhoods with low-moderate income
concentrations and minority concentration areas
2) Transit routes to major employment centers and accessibility (defined as 1/4 mile or
other defined radius from transit route to a major employer)
Task 3: Fair Housing Profile
This task involves an evaluation and analysis of the City's fair housing status arising from factors in
the private sector, including landlords, real estate agents, insurance underwriters, financial
institutions, residents, and the court system. This section addresses how residents are being treated
in the rental, sale, occupancy, or financing of housing. Information for this task will be derived from
the Home Mortgage Disclosure database, rental housing complaints filed with the City's fair housing
provider, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, HUD, and the Department of justice.
Specific components of the section will include the following subtasks.
A. Potential Impediments in the Ownership Market. Homeownership is a complex process
and discriminatory practices can occur in advertising, lending, appraisals, offering, sale, and
even the issuance of insurance. CBA maintains Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
data to evaluate lending trends and potential impediments to access financing. Using
various statistical techniques and tests, CBA will examine lending patterns in Rosemead for
government-backed and private loans for home purchase, improvement, and refinancing.
Specific analysis will include:
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Loan approval and denial rates by applicant characteristics, such as race/ethnicity,
income level, and other characteristics
Loan approval and denial rates by tract characteristics, including race/ethnic
composition and income level
Performance of individual lenders compiled from the Federal Reserve Board, Federal
Financial Institutions Examination Council, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Based on this data, CBA will provide actions which can be implemented by the City and
other organizations to overcome impediments in lending practices.
B. Description of Fair Housing Complaints. CBA will collect and analyze fair housing
discrimination complaints and hate crimes filed with the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing, fair housing provider, HUD, Department of justice, and other public agencies.
Such information is useful for measuring progress in reducing discrimination, targeting
appropriate education and outreach programs residents, apartment owners, and landlords,
and focusing testing in the City. Items include:
• Type and nature of fair housing discrimination complaints
• Number of hate crimes occurring in Rosemead over the last five years
• Complaints or compliance reviews where HUD issued a charge of discrimination
• Fair housing discrimination suit(s) filed by the Department of justice
• Fair housing complaints filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing
• Results of testing/case studies of incidents/problems of discrimination, including
hate crimes, land use practices, occupancy standards, and advertising
• Results of Fair Housing Initiative Program Grants
CBA will also document whether HUD has placed CDBG contract conditions on the City, or
whether the records show a failure of the City to comply with its fair housing certification.
C. Fair Housing Services. CBA will describe the range of services provided to the City under its
current fair housing contract with the Housing Rights Center, services provided by the
Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and other entities which serve the City of
Rosemead. Also provided will be a discussion of the recommendations made in the 2000 Al
and how City efforts have addressed those concerns, either through the fair housing
provider, City-initiated action, or joint partnerships or advocacy with other public or private
institutions.
D. Community Involvement. This section of the Al will summarize the comments received
frorn the public participation process described in the following section. Specifically, CBA
will interview key service providers and stakeholders and conduct one community
workshop open to City residents to receive comments from participants. CBA will
incorporate this information as needed. CBA will also receive comments during the public
hearing process.
Task 4: Citywide Housing Audits (Optional)
Although HUD does not require it, testing can be a useful tool for identifying discrimination as well
as targeting education and outreach efforts. However, a Citywide Housing Audit is typically an
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involved process, with significant budget implications. Specifically, the RFP indicates for-rent, for-
sale, and mortgage lending audits are desired. Based on our extensive experience conducting Al
studies, the costs to these audits may range substantially depending on the types of testing being
conducted, the number of paired tests to be conducted, and the number of protected classes in
each type of test. If all three types of audits are to be conducted (rental, for-sale, and mortgage
lending), a budget of at least $30,000 would be required just for the audits.
A. Rental Unit Testing. Rental unit testing is typically conducted for race/ethnicity, familial
status, and disability. The audit is usually in a paired test format, where one tester acts as a
"control" and the other represents a protected class. Testing can be conducted in person or
by phone.
B. Sales Testing. Sales testing examines housing agent behavior in two stages of a housing
market transaction: finding what housing units are available for sale and obtaining
information needed to complete a transaction. Agent behavior in the second stage falls into
three main categories: credit assistance, terms, and conditions of the sales effort.
C. Mortgage Lending Audits. Mortgage lending tests can be conducted via phone rather than
in-person. Mortgage lending tests can help determine the impediments to fair access to
financing by applicants.
Since HUD encourages the use of existing data for preparation of the Al, our proposal recommends
that the City use testing already performed by HRC as part of its investigative works under its
contract with the City. Should the City desire new audits to be performed for preparation of the Al,
we would be happy to discuss with the City the cost and scope of such audits.
Task 5: Public Participation
The HUD Al guidelines stress the importance of public participation in
developing the fair housing assessment, and suggest jurisdictions
follow the citizen participation and consultation procedures identified
in the consolidated plan regulations. The consolidated plan
regulations require a minimum of two public hearings/meetings, one during the pLin development
stage and the second for the review of the draft plan. The AI guidelines also stress consultation with
and involvement of the following groups in development of the assessment:
• Fair housing organizations
• Advocacy groups for special needs households
• Affordable housing providers
• Banks and other financial institutions
• Educational institutions
To meet these requirements, we recommend holding one community meeting open to the public to
solicit participation. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather input and direction on issues
affecting fair housing in Rosemead. CBA would make the presentation, provide presentation
materials, take notes, and provide a written summary for inclusion in the AI. We assume that the
City will make arrangements for the meeting, develop a mailing list, and distribute invitational flyers
for the meeting. A public hearing will also be conducted at the end to receive comment on the
Draft Al (see Task 7).
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Task 6: Draft All and Fair Housing Plan
in order to develop an effective and meaningful Fair Housing Plan, CBA will evaluate the
accomplishments made to further fair housing since the last Al was prepared. CBA will review the
prior Rosemead Al to identify conditions and impediments that may no longer be relevant, may
have been partially mitigated, may not have been adequately addressed, or may be of increased
concern. Based on the findings from tasks described above, CBA will prepare a draft Al that follows
the suggested format in the Fair Housing Planning Guide. CBA will draft a series of
recommendations in the Fair Housing Plan. CBA will work closely with city staff to develop practical
recommendations that can be implemented given the City's available financial, staffing, and other
resources.
Task 7: Final All and Fair Housing Plan
CBA will attend one public hearing before the City Council or other decision-making body as
deemed appropriate by the City. CBA will make one presentation and be available for questions
and comments. Final comments from the public hearing will be incorporated into the final report.
Task 8: HUD Meetings (Optional)
CBA will be available to attend meetings with staff from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development regarding the Al as requested. Typically, the majority of Als do not require such
consultations. CBA will also provide needed support services for any questions that HUD may have.
However, should such meetings be necessary, CBA will attend and participate at HUD meetings to
be billed on a time-and-materials cost above the flat rate in our cost proposal.
Deliverables
Final products include an Administrative Draft Al for staff review (5 bound copy and one loose
copy), a Public Review Draft (5 reproducible copy), a final Al (10 bound copies and one loose
copy), and final document on CD/ROMs formatted to Microsoft Windows 98 or higher.
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Section Three
Cost Proposal
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3. COST PROPOSAL
Costs
Based on our extensive experience preparing Als and careful review of the new guidelines, we
estimate the cost to prepare a comprehensive update of the Rosemead Al at $26,870. This proposal
includes the base scope of an Al but does not include the costs for housing audits or meetings with
HUD. This proposed budget represents a firm offer from CBA for 90 days from the date of the
proposal.
Cost Proposal to Update the City of Rosemead
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Principal
Manager
Plnrs
Other
Cost Estimate
Task
Task Description
$170
$75
$75
$65
Al Tasks: Base Scope
1
Community Profile
2
24
40
20
$6,440
2
Analysis of Public Policies
2
24
40
8
$5,660
3
Fair Housing Profile
2
24,
40,
0
$5,140
4
Citywide Housing Audit (Optional)
To be determined u on discussion with City staff
5
Public Portici ation
4
12
4
0
$1,880
6
Draft AI/Fair Housing Plan
4
16
16
4
$3,340
7
Final AI/Fair Housing Plan
2
8
8
4
$1,800
8
HUD Meetings (Optional)
To be billed on a time-and-materials basis see billing rates above
Staff Meetings 2
3 6 6
$1,410
Reproduction, Travel, Phone
$1,200
Al Base Scope without Optional Tasks:
$26,870
The following presents our cost proposal and
deliverables for the Analysis of Impediments of
Fair Housing.
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Section Four
Project Team
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4. PROJECT TEAM
CBA Principal Veronica Tam will oversee
preparation of the San Bernardino Al.
Associate Justine Hearn will manage the
project. Team resumes are provided on the
following pages.
Veronica Tam, AICP, Principal. Ms. Tam has more than 14 years experience in housing policy
development and program administration and will serve as Principal-in-Charge. Recently, she
completed Als for the Los Angeles Urban County and Contra Costa County Consortium and the
cities of Chino, Corona, Fontana, Inglewood, Rancho Cucamonga, San Jose, and Yuma (Arizona), as
well as the Consolidated Plans for the City and County of Sacramento. Currently, she is completing
Al studies for San Diego County (involving all 19 jurisdictions) and City of Los Angeles. In 2001, Ms.
Tam spoke on how to prepare an Al at a fair housing seminar organized by the Inland Mediation
and Fair Housing Board (San Bernardino County) as part of the Fair Housing Celebration Month.
Justine Hearn, Associate. Ms. Hearn will serve as project planner. She has experience on a range of
housing projects, including Als, Action Plans, Comprehensive Plans, and CAPERS for a variety of
jurisdictions. Ms. Hearn has contributed to the Palmdale AI, Los Angeles Al, Marysville AI, City of
Camarillo CAPER and Action Plan, and is currently involved with the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan and San Bernardino County Al.
Heather Kyi, Associate. Ms. Kyi will assist with data collection and analysis for the Al. Ms. Kyi has
assisted with preparation of various housing studies, including Housing Elements, Consolidated
Plans, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Recently Ms. Kyi has participated in the
preparation of Housing Elements for the cities of Porterville and El Cajon; Als for San Diego County,
Ventura County, and Porterville; and Consolidated Plans for the cities of San Diego, El Cajon, Simi
Valley, and Orange County.
Enabell Diaz, GIS Specialist. Ms. Diaz will manage the mapping component of the AL She has
utilized a combination of software, techniques, and data sources in analyzing the geographic
relationships of housing and demographic factors. Ms. Diaz has participated in preparation of
numerous Als and Consolidated Plans, most recently for Alhambra, Moreno Valley, Rancho
Cucamonga, Palmdale, Rialto, Palm Springs, San Bernardino County, and many others.
Clara Harris, Fair Housing Testing Consultant. Ms. Harris is a professional specializing in
conducting fair housing tests, planning and implementing fair housing audits, and training. She will
be responsible for administering the fair housing tests for the Rosemead Al. As the former Executive
Director of the Heartland Human Relations and Fair Housing, Ms. Harris was responsible for the
overall operation of the organization, including: administering various social service programs, such
as tenant/landlord mediation and fair housing projects; mediating disputes between tenants and
landlords, neighbors, and various groups in conflict; planning and implementing seminars in diversity
and race relations, tenant landlord law and fair housing; planning and implementing fair housing
audits; working collaboratively with law enforcement and school districts to respond to hate crimes
and resolve conflicts; and providing presentations about tenant/landlord issues and community
building to various groups.
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Veronica Tam, AICP
Principal-in-Charge
Experience. Ms. Tam's primary role at CBA involves the preparation of
housing studies, community development plans, zoning ordinances, and
general plans.
Housing and Community Development Planning. Ms. Tam has expertise
in housing and community development planning, offering education
and technical assistance in addressing difficult policy issues involving
affordable housing, revitalization, and redevelopment. She works with
staff, citizen advisory groups, and appointed and elected officials to
develop appropriate and feasible policies and implementation
strategies. Since joining CBA, Ms. Tam has prepared numerous housing
studies, including Housing Elements, CHAS/Consolidated Plans, Fair
Housing Assessments, and Redevelopment Implementation Plans for a
wide variety of communities.
Currently, she is serving as Project Manager on the preparation of
housing elements and related studies for various jurisdictions, including
Housing Element updates for the cities of Modesto and Tracy,
Consolidated Plan for the City of San Diego, and fair housing studies for
the County of San Diego and City of Los Angeles. The fair housing study
for San Diego County involves the participation of all 19 jurisdictions in
the County and an extensive community outreach program, providing
opportunities for community input through community meetings, surveys
in multiple languages, and websites. She recently completed the Al for
Los Angeles County, which involved the participation of 48 cities and
the County.
Education
M.A., Urban Planning, UCLA
B.S., Environmental Studies,
Urban Planning/Economics,
University of Waterloo, Canada
Continuing education at UCLA,
UC Riverside, and San Diego
State University
Professional Memberships
CCAPA Vice President of
Professional Development
American Institute of Certified
Planners
American Planning Association
Representative Projects
Housing Elements
Contra Costa County, East Palo
Alto (No Cal Section APA
Award), El Cajon (Cal Chapter
APA Award), Livermore, and
Modesto
General Plan and Zoning Ordinances. Ms. Tam also helps prepare Consolidated Plans
general plans and zoning ordinances. Currently, she is working on the Los Angeles County, City and
Zoning Ordinance updates for the cities of Rosemead and La Puente County of Sacramento, City
and General Plan updates for the cities of Claremont, Maywood, and and County of San Diego,
Rosemead. Orange County, Washoe
County (Nevada), and Yuma
CDBG Grants Management. Ms. Tam also assists communities in (Arizona)
managing HUD Community Planning and Development grants. She has
provided CDBG/HOME administration services to the cities of Alhambra, Analysis of Impediments (AI) to
Bellflower, Compton, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Gardena, Ontario, Fair Housing Choice
Rialto, Mission Viejo, and National City. In this capacity, she assists staff Contra Costa County (No Cal
in structuring eligible projects, layering financial resources, Section APA Award), Los
communicating with HUD and other public agencies, and providing Angeles County, Los Angeles
community outreach. City, San Diego County, San
Jose, and Ventura County
General Plans and Zoning
Ordinances
Compton, La Puente, Maywood,
Rosemead
Other Housing Studies
San Jose Just Cause for Eviction
Study
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Justine Hearn
Project Manager
Experience: Ms. Hearn has experience in urban and environmental
planning, including housing projects and CEQA documentation. She
prepares state and federally mandated housing and community
development plans, Action Plans, Fair Housing Assessments, and other
housing policy studies. Ms. Hearn assists clients with the environmental
review process in compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements,
including the preparation of initial studies, environmental assessments,
negative declarations, environmental impact reports (EIRs), statements
of overriding considerations, and findings of fact.
Education
M.A., Urban Planning, University
of California at Los Angeles
B.S., Environmental Studies and
Political Science, Santa Clara
University
Professional Memberships
As a graduate student at the University of California at Los Angeles, Ms.
Political Science Association
Hearn focused her studies on California transportation planning, growth
management, environmental policy, socioeconomic analysis, statistics,
Housing Projects
and planning analysis and evaluation.
Los Angeles City Analysis to
Prior to joining CBA, Ms. Hearn worked at the Los Angeles County
Impediments
Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the Planning Department. In
City of Camarillo Action Plan
addition to conducting public outreach activities, her primary
City of Palmdale Analysis of
responsibilities included alternative transportation planning and the
Impediments
development of a Caltrans Environmental Justice grant application for
City of Marysville Analysis of
context sensitive design, which was awarded funding in 2003.
Impediments
City of Camarillo Consolidated
Housing Experience: Ms. Hearn has experience with a range of housing
Annual Performance and
projects, including Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, Action Plans,
Evaluation Report
Consolidated Plans, and CAPERS. Ms. Hearn has contributed to the City
City of Mission Viejo
of Los Angeles Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI), City of
Consolidated Annual
Marysville Al, City of Camarillo Action Plan, and is currently involved with
Performance and Evaluation
the Orange County Consolidated Plan, San Bernardino County Al, and
Report
Mission Viejo Consolidated Plan.
Environmental Projects
Environmental Experience: Ms. Hearn has prepared environmental
documents for a variety of projects, including housing developments,
Pasadena General Plan EIR
mixed-use projects, general plans, specific plans, and university master
La Habra Specific Plan EIR
plans. Ms. Hearn has assisted with EIRs for the CSU Fullerton Campus
Manhattan Beach General Plan
Master Plan, the City of Manhattan Beach General Plan, and City of
EIR
Pasadena General Plan. She is currently working on an EIR for the Los
Hawthorne Boulevard Specific
Angeles County General Plan.
Plan EIR
CSU Fullerton Campus Master
Plan
Other Projects
Caltrans Environmental Justice
Grant for Context Sensitive
Design: Eastside Light Rail/Bike
Interface
Pico/Robertson Land Use Study
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Heather Kyi
Planning Associate
Experience. Ms. Kyi joined CBA in 2003 with a broad background in
urban planning. Her experience includes researching and analyzing
planning regulations to prepare feasibility studies for proposed
development projects, development of a resident leadership program
and manual, and analysis of survey data. In addition, she has worked for
public planning agencies, carrying assigned staff services tasks. Her
primary role at CBA is to prepare state and federally mandated housing
and community development plans, including Housing Elements, Action
Plans, Fair Housing Assessments, and other housing policy studies. She
also assists in the preparation of comprehensive planning documents,
including General Plan updates, Specific Plans, and community
outreach efforts.
As a graduate student at the University of California at Los Angeles, Ms.
Kyi focused her studies on Community Development and the Built
Environment with an emphasis on Community Economic Development.
Her coursework included community planning and development,
socioeconomic analysis, and land use planning.
Prior to joining CBA, Ms. Kyi worked at the Housing Authority of the City of
Los Angeles in the Resident Relations Department. Her primary
responsibilities included development and implementation of a resident
leadership program, preparing grant applications, and other resident
program and departmental planning activities.
Urban Planning. Ms. Kyi has assisted in the preparation of Consolidated
Annual Performance and Review documents for the cities of Mission
Viejo and Laguna Niguel, and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice document for the City of Porterville.
Ms. Kyi is currently working on an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice document for San Diego County, a midterm review of the
Redevelopment and Housing Implementation Plan for the City of
Barstow, a Redevelopment and Housing Implementation Plan
document for the City of Porterville, and a Development Analysis of
Southport, West Sacramento.
Education
M.A., Urban Planning, University
of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Geography, San Francisco
State University
Representative Projects
Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice
Porterville
San Diego County
Consolidated Annual
Performance and Review
Mission Viejo
Laguna Niguel
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Enabell Diaz
GIS/CAD Specialist
Experience. Ms. Diaz has over four years of experience in the field of
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographical Information Systems
(GIS) services. Her key role at CBA is to provide GIS mapping for a variety
of projects.
Prior to joining CBA, Ms. Diaz performed technical drafting for Jeff
Coronado Structural Engineering Consultants. Her responsibilities were to
prepare structural project drawings such as framing plans, sections,
details, and to provide clients with sample projects to demonstrate
specific emphasis of the company's work.
GIS/CAD. Ms. Diaz's knowledge of CAD and GIS provides CBA with
invaluable support in developing intelligent computerized mapping for
various projects. By using ESRI's ArcGIS desktop (ArcMap, ArcCatalog,
ArcToolbox) and Arclnfo, Ms. Diaz is able to display, query and perform
advanced tabular data management analysis. She also integrates
other graphic programs such as Adobe Illustrator to create high quality
presentation maps for clients.
She has recently worked on the Salinas General Plan update which
consisted of data entry, maintenance, generation and evaluation of
alternatives, and integration of land use data with demographics. Ms.
Diaz is currently performing GIS analysis for the Kern County Housing
Element and the Temecula General Plan.
Education
B.S., Computer Visualization
Technology, ITT Technical
Institute, Sylmar, CA
A.S., Computer-Aided Drafting
Technology, ITT Technical
Institute, West Covina, CA
Representative Projects
Monterey Park General Plan
San Juan Capistrano Zoning
Ordinance
San Jacinto General Plan
Old River/Northwest Tracy
Specific Plan
San Gabriel Valley COG General
Plan Map Update
Faraday Road Extension EIR
Lo Mirada General Plan
Los Altos General Plan
Salinas General Plan
Mojave Specific Plan
Kern County Housing Element
Temecula General Plan
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' Clara M. Harris
Fair Housing Testing Consultant
' Human Relations consultant providing training and other services in
race/human relations, diversity issues, fair housing, conflict resolution and
' community building
' Holds a BA degree in Social Welfare and an MS in Counseling from San
Diego State University.
' Joined La Mesa Sunrise Rotary in 1988. Held various positions on the
board including president; currently serving as assistant to the District
' Governor Mike Stelman.
1 Served as executive director of Heartland Human Relations Association for
19 years. Worked collaboratively with local governments, law enforcement,
education, and others to foster understanding between individuals and
' groups through education, mediation and facilitation. Worked with state and
local authorities on cultural awareness and hate crimes prevention and
' follow-up.
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Assuming no housing audits are necessary, the following
timeframe is feasible for the Rosemead Al. However, if
housing audits are to be conducted, the timeline may be
extended by two months.
Activity
Timeframe
Contract Initiation
February 15, 2005
Consultation Workshops
Within 45 days of start date
Administrative Draft Al
Within 90 days of contract initiation
Public Review Draft Al
Within 120 days of contract initiation
Public Hearing with City Council
Within 145 days of contract initiation
Final Al
Within 150 days of contract initiation
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6. INSURANCE
CBA carries general and professional liability insurance in
the amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000
aggregate, and Workers' Compensation Insurance in
accord with the requirements of California law. CBA will provide the City with a certificate of
insurance indicating required coverages and naming the City as additional insured, as required.
Financial Capability
In February 2002, CBA became a division of P&D Consultants (P&D), Inc., established more than 50
years ago. We have maintained our financial security throughout our existence. Annual revenues for
the last five years have steadily increased to nearly $30 million, and we are a member company of
the $2.5 billion organization, AECOM.
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CBA is a multi-disciplinary planning firm with expertise in
the area of housing policy research and planning, including
Als, housing elements, consolidated plans, and
redevelopment housing strategies. We have a staff of 40+
members, inclusive of 30 professional staff persons
engaged in both housing and planning activities. Several
HUD-mandated planning studies prepared by CBA
ganizations, including:
Bakersfield Al - Outstanding Planning Award, Central Valley Section of CCAPA
Contra Costa Consortium Al - Advocacy Planning Award of Merit, Northern Section of
CCAPA
Representative Clients
In the past five years, CBA housing staff has assisted many jurisdictions with preparation of their Als,
including:
• Alhambra (pop: 85,800)
• Apple Valley (pop: 54,000)
• Bakersfield (pop: 180,000)
• Baldwin Park (pop: 76,000)
• Bellflower (pop: 72,800 )
• Burbank (pop: 110,000)
• Chino (pop: 67,000)
• Compton (pop: 93,500)
• Contra Costa County (pop: 950,000)
• Corona (pop: 125,000)
• Fontana (pop: 129,000)
• Gardena (pop: 58,000)
• Glendale (pop: 200,00)
• Glendora (pop: 50,000)
• Hawthorne (pop: 88,000)
• Hesperia (pop: 63,000)
• Inglewood (pop: 113,000)
• Kern County (pop: 360,000)
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• Los Angeles City (pop: 3.7 million)
• Los Angeles Urban County (pop: 2.9 million)
• National City (pop: 54,000)
• Oxnard (pop: 170,000)
• Palmdale (pop: 116,600)
• Palm Springs (pop: 50,000)
• Pasadena (pop: 134,000)
• Rancho Cucamonga (pop: 128,000)
• San Diego County (pop: 2.9 million)
• San Jose (pop: 900,000)
• Santa Monica (pop: 84,000)
• Simi Valley (pop: 111,000)
• Upland (pop: 68,000)
• Ventura County (pop: 670,000)
• Washoe County, NV (pop: 300,000)
• Yuma, Arizona (pop: 78,000)
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Pasadena At
CBA prepared an Al for the City of Pasadena in accord with HUD
regulations. The Al built upon the analyses contained in the City's Housing
Element, recently completed by CBA. A particular focus of the effort was 96
to analyze the impacts of new programs, including an inclusionary housing ordinance on the City's
ability to expand housing opportunities to all economic groups and achieve broader social goals of
neighborhood stability and ethnic/racial diversity, among others.
Reference: Eunice Gray, Program Coordinator, City of Pasadena, (626) 744-8319
Palmdale At
The City of Palmdale retained CBA to update its Al. The City is one of the
fastest growing communities in California, with a population exceeding
130,000. CBA examined population and housing trends over the decade,
employment and transportation and services, public policies, lending
practices, and fair housing status in Palmdale. The Fair Housing Plan was
included as part of the City's Consolidated Plan.
Reference: Sophia Briones, City of Palmdale (661) 267-5126
City of Los Angeles At
CBA was retained by the City of Los Angeles Housing Department to
conduct an Al. Given rising housing costs in the City, fair housing issues
have become of heightened concern. The Al examined conditions in the
private and public sectors that may impede a person's equal access to
housing opportunities. As part of the analysis, eight community meetings
and a fair housing survey were conducted to gauge the extent of housing
discrimination in the City. The Al assessed impediments in the following
areas: City land use and administrative policies, lending practices, current
fair housing profile, and real estate market conditions.
Reference: Suzette Flynn, City of Los Angeles, (213) 808-8648
Bakersfield At
CBA is assisting the City of Bakersfield in preparing its Five-Year
Consolidated Plan and Al. Key components of the Consolidated Plan
include a housing and homeless needs overview and analysis and a
housing market analysis. The Al includes detailed analysis of the HMDA
and MICA data to evaluate mortgage lending and insuring patterns in the
City, and rental and sales audits to assess any potential discrimination
issues.
Reference: Vince Zaragoza, Principal Planner, City of Bakersfield, (661) 326-3764
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San Diego County Regional Al
CBA prepared the Regional Al for the San Diego County. The Al covered all 20
jurisdictions in the County, which has a population of close to three million, and
examined conditions in the private and public sectors that may impede equal access to housing.
Conditions examined included lending practices, hate crimes, discrimination in the housing market
(particularly for families), and public policies such as land use controls, zoning, and administrative
policies. As part of the study, 40 paired testings were performed, with emphasis on testing
discriminatory practices against families with children.
Reference: Joan Herskowitz, County of San Diego, (619) 694-4807
providers and real
Ventura County AI
CBA updated the regional Al to Fair Housing Choice for the County of
Ventura. CBA prepared the 1996 Al for the County. The 2000 Al was a
focused area update to the 1996 document. As part of this update, CBA
re-evaluated the lending patterns to assess the availability of financing
given a current booming real estate market. Major housing services
estate associates were contacted to update information and issue.
Reference: Susan Van Abel, Principal Administrative Analyst, County of Ventura, (805) 654-2871
Contra Costa County Al
CBA prepared the Al for the Contra Costa HOME Consortium, which includes the Urban County
and four cities. The Urban County is comprised of the County unincorporated area and 14 small
jurisdictions that receive CDBG and HOME funds through the County. The Al assessed conditions
in the Consortium area that impede equal access to housing choice by all persons. Assessed
conditions included: lending and real estate practices, public policies, market conditions, undue
concentration of minority population, and access to public transit.
Reference: Kara Douglas, Housing Planner, Community Development Department, (925) 335-1253
Los Angeles County Al
CBA prepared the Al for the Los Angeles Urban County. The Urban County is
comprised of the County unincorporated areas and 48 cities that have
populations of less than 50,000. The lead agency for this effort was the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission. The Al represents the
Urban County's commitment to actively further fair housing choice. The Al examines conditions in the public and private sectors that may serve to
impede equal access to housing. Conditions examined include racial
segregation; lending practices; geographic relationships among access to
public transportation, employment, and housing for low and moderate-income persons
with special needs; public policies with respect to the development of housing;
services; and discrimination cornplaints and hate crimes.
and persons
fair housing
Reference: Reuel Aquino, Los Angeles Community Development Commission, (323) 890-7158
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