CC - Item 5A - Public Hearing on CDBG and HOME Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER ,,4. M -
DATE: MAY 14, 2019
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
SUMMARY
The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $746,663 in CDBG funds
for FY 2019-20 and $351,721 in HOME funds. When combined with projected unencumbered
("carryover") funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having an available total
of approximately $1,005,000 in CDBG funds and approximately $1,490,000 in HOME funds for
the 2019-20 year.
A list of staff -endorsed projects has been developed based on funding requests and ongoing
CDBG and HOME funded activities. These recommendations are consistent with the housing
and community development priorities that the City has set and followed in the past. All the
proposed projects meet the CDBG and HOME eligibility requirements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take public testimony on the Annual Action Plan covering
the period July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020.
2. Approve the CDBG and HOME funding recommendations and FY 2019-20 Annual
Action Plan, as well as authorize the submittal of the FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute
receive funding and implement approved
based as necessary for FY 19-20.
all appropriate and necessary documents to
use and make necessary budget adjustments
4. Award the following public service agencies with CDBG funds and authorize the City
Manager to execute agreements:
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• Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley - $5,000
• Southern California Housing Rights Center - $10,000
• Senior Nutrition Program — $65,000
• Summer Youth Employment Program - $25,000
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Barr &
Clark, Inc. and Lead Tech Environmental for lead based paint and asbestos testing,
assessment, and clearances tests of properties according to federal and state laws in a
combined amount not to exceed $19,000.
6. Award $2,000 of HOME fiends to the Rio Hondo Community Development Commission
to defray certain costs for the operation as the City's Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary operating
and service agreements.
7. Approve the CDBG amounts of $257,000 to be allocated for the City's CIP Public
Facilities Improvements ($257,000 for Garvey Park Gym HVAC and $128,300 for
alleyway improvements), and $250,000 for Commercial Fagade Improvements.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rosemead is a federal entitlement grant recipient of Community Development Block
Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). As part of the process to receive funding, the City must undertake
development of a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, It is called a Consolidated Plan
because it consolidates the application process for HUD's four (4) entitlement grants into one
consolidated plan and application. The four grants are: CDBG, HOME, Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). All four grants are
driven by an entitlement formula process set by the federal government. The City is eligible to
participate in two (2) of these programs: CDBG and HOME.
In order to receive the FY 2019-20 allocations, the City must comply with the following
requirements of the Consolidated Plan final rule regarding pre -submission requirements:
➢ Fulfill citizen participation requirements by conducting a public hearing to receive
citizen input regarding annual funding needs;
➢ Publish a Draft Plan and Annual Action Plan for a 15 -day comment period in order to
receive citizen input regarding the final document; and
➢ Conduct a public hearing adopting the final Plan and the Annual Action Plan.
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The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan, which takes all HUD requirements
regarding planning, needs analysis, reporting, budgeting, citizen participation and certifications
and incorporates them into one process. The full Consolidated Plan must be completed once
every five (5) years and the Annual Action Plan must be completed annually.
ANALYSIS
After much deliberation and thought, it is being proposed that the activities shown in Attachment
"A" be funded under the CDBG and HOME programs and included in the City's Annual Action
Plan for the FY 2019-20.
CDBG ProgNam
In reviewing the CDBG recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to
remember that only three broad funding categories are considered eligible under CDBG
regulations. A project must either provide benefits to low or moderate -income persons, eliminate
slum or blighted conditions, or satisfy an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG funds received,
no more than 15% ($111,999) of the annual grant amount plus anticipated program income can
be used for social service activities; no more than 20% ($139,333) of the grant amount plus
anticipated program income can be used for Planning and Administrative services; and at least
70% of all funds must be used for low -to -moderate income activities.
It should be noted that there were no new public service funding requests submitted for the
FY2019-20. Funding requests from Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Housing Rights
Center have been received at the same amounts as last year. Unfortunately, Family Counseling
Service of West San Gabriel Valley has terminated operation and did not submit a funding
request application. The Annual Action Plan continues to include funds for the City's Senior
Nutrition Services at the Garvey Center and the Summer Youth Employment Program that was
added last year as part of the Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan and it would be
appropriate to continue to support the public service agencies at the proposed funding levels.
Certain amounts were carried over from FY 2018-19 for Emergency Grants, Handyman Grants,
Lead/Asbestos Remediatibn, Commercial Fagade Improvements, and Facilities Improvements
which were not fully expended.
HOME Prog�am
In reviewing the HOME funds recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to
remember that no more than 10% ($35,172) can be used for administrative and program delivery
activities. At least 15% ($52,758) must be set aside for CHDO, as constituted under the
regulations. In addition, up to 5% ($17,586) can be used by a CHDO for operating expenses. The
balance of funds can only be used for housing activities. Unexpended amounts were carried over
from the FY 2019-20 budget for Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loans and the affordable
housing program.
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FISCAL IMPACT — The Annual Action Plan includes HUD funding allocation for CDBG and
HOME programs.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT -- None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Rosemead Reader on May 2, 2019, as well as
through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Ben Kim
Director
Development
Attachment A — CDBG & HOME Funding Allocations
Attachment B — FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan
Attachment A
CDBG & HOME Funding Allocations
Attachment A
P.rogram Administration Cost (PAC)
Administration (10% max,) _ -_
$...... ..
(34,683)
$
(35,172)
Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing)
Subtotal
$
(34,683)
$
(35,172)
Rehabilitation
Subtotal
$
-
$
(149,333)
OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation [OOR) Loans
$
(2001000)
$
{150,000)
Down Payment Assistance Program
$
(100,000)
$
(100,000)
Emergency Grants
Subtotal
$
(300,000)
$
(250,000)
Community Housing Development Organization (CHOO)
$
(150,000)
_$
(100,000)
Roo Hondo CDC- Operating (5% max)
$
(2,000)
$
(2,000)
Lead/Asbestos Testing
$ -
(2,000)
$
(21000)
Affordable Housing Development..
$
(25,000)
Affordable Housing-Veteran's/Senior
$
(898,454)
$
(1,203,003)
Subtotal $ (898,454) $ (1,203,003)
Total HOME Allocation'' $ (11235,137) $ ' (1,490,175}
P. [*gram Administration Cost (PAC.).-
Administration (20%max.)
$
(131,744)
$
(139,333)
Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing)
$
(10,000)
$
(10,000)
Subtotal
$
(141,744)
$
(149,333)
Rehabilitation
-
Program Administration -Activity Delivery Costs (ADC)
$
(70,000)
Emergency Grants
.. ...........
_ .... (6,000)
...$
(2,000)
.Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (COR) Grant.
$
(150,000)
_$
(100,000)
Rebates
$
(15,000)
$
(5,000)
Lead/Asbestos Testing
$
(4,000)
$
_ (4,000)
Lead/Asbestos Remediation
$
(25,000)
Commercial Fanade Improvements
$
(150,000)$
(254000)
Subtotal
$
(420,000)
$
(376,000)
Public 5afety::
Code Enforcement
$
(11,634)
Code Enforcement -Carryover
$
(206,189)
Subtotal
$
(217,823)
Social Services (15% max.)
Family Counsel ingServices
$
{5,000)
$
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley
$
(5,000)
$
(5,000)
.Senior Nutrition Services
$
(70,800)
$
(65,000)
Summer Youth Employment
$
(25,000)
$-
_ (25,000)
Subtotal
$
(1051800)
$
(95,000)
Public works. Improvement.
Garvey Park Bathroom
$
(390,000)
Garvey Park_Gym HVAC
$
(257,000)
Alleyway Improvements
Subtotal
$
(390,000)
$
(385,300)
Total CDBG Allocation ' `
$ `
(1,275,367]
$
(1;005,633)
Attachment B
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
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019-20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
May 15, 2019
Attachment B
FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan
Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CER 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Each year between May and July, the City of Rosemead submits an Annual Action Plan ("Action
Plan") covering the period July 1st of that year through June 30th of the following year to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An Action Plan is required by HUD in
order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The Action Plan includes the
proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the CDBG and HOME programs. This is the
fifth out of five Action Plans under the City's 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan.
A more general summary of each project and each amount the City is proposing in the FY 2019-
20
01920 can be found under section AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives. In general, the City will
continue to carry out program administration, fair housing, residential programs, and public
services that aid youth, at -risk families, seniors, and the disabled. In addition, the City will
continue to use a portion of CDBG funds for its public facility and commercial improvements,
which will principally take place in the City's adopted target/revitalization areas.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The strategies and projects outlined in this plan are intended to benefit low and moderate -
income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of
low and moderate -income residents and positively impact the city as a whole. These Strategies
Will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the
objectives. outlined in the plan. The Annual Plan will focus on goals established in the Five -Year
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Strategies (CPS).
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During the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City sought input from residents to
identify and prioritize the various community needs. Furthermore, the City consulted with local
public and private service providers to assess the housing and community development needs of
low to moderate -income households and special needs households. The City consulted with the
Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and nonprofit organizations to determine funding
needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low to moderate -income persons, and low-
income neighborhoods.
Priority areas of need as determined from public participation and research for the Consolidated
Plan include:
• Preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock for Low and Moderate Incomes (0 to
80% of MFI)
• Promote, Increase, Maintain Homeownership for Low and Moderate -Income Households
• Provide Safe, Affordable, Decent Housing for Renters with Low and Moderate Incomes
• Provide Transitional & Permanent Supportive Services for Homeless Persons
• Provide Supportive Services for Non -Homeless Persons with Special Needs
• Promote Fair Housing Among all Income Persons
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The City of Rosemead is near the end of its fifth year of the 2015-2019 Five -Year Consolidated
Plan. Each year the City's Community Development Department prepares a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to report the progress of the Consolidated Plan
goals. Attached to the CAPER are project reports that show progress on goals established in the
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan through the end of the program year.
In carrying out its Annual Action Plan, the City of Rosemead has made considerable progress
toward meeting priority needs. Many of the activities performed contribute to stabilizing the
City's lower income neighborhoods and improving living conditions for individual, low to
moderate -income families.
Improvements to housing and public infrastructure improve the appearance of neighborhoods
and create a more appealing environment. New housing development and homeownership
programs promote pride in ownership and long-term resident stability. Funding of non-profit
facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods help
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organizations better meet the needs of their clients. Renovations were performed on owner -
occupied housing eliminating blighted conditions. The scope of the renovations varied
depending on the program and households needs with improvements ranging from health and
safety improvements to full scale renovations. Homeownership opportunities for low to
moderate income persons remain a priority program for the City, however; because of economic
conditions, applications and completed projects have fluctuated over the years for the First Time
Homebuyer program. Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to
homeless persons through several of the City's subrecipients.
Additionally, emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client
need. The most recent past performance evaluation and reporting can be found in the FY 2017-
18 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides both
summary and details of resources, distribution and accomplishments for CDBG and HOME
funded programs.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
Consultation with both public and private organizations that service residents of Rosemead by
either providing shelter/housing; own and manage housing for low income seniors and families;
build housing for low income seniors and families; and/or provide some type of services to
populations with special needs (i.e. elderly, homeless, disabled, etc.) has been an ongoing
process since the development of the original Consolidated Plan. Organizations receiving direct
CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted on
an as needed basis, are invited to comment on the draft Plan, or have been present at various
public hearings held by the City.
The City conducted two public hearings. The first public hearing focuses on performance and the
needs of the community as they relate to housing, homelessness, and community development
needs such as infrastructure, improvements, and public services as well as to review Public
Service applications for funding. This hearing took place before the Rosemead City Council
on March 26, 2019 at Rosemead City Hall, where the Council received the Draft Action Plan and
started the 30 -day public comment period. The second meeting was held May 14, 2019 to
approve the Action Plan and took place in front of the Rosemead City Council at Rosemead City
Hall.
Minutes of these meetings are on file with the City Clerk's Office. Notice of each public hearing
was published in the Rosemead Reader 10 days prior to the hearing. Notices of the public hearing
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were also posted 10 days prior to each public hearing at City Hall, Garvey Community Center,
Rosemead Library, Rosemead Public Safety Center, Rosemead Post Office, Rosemead Community
Recreation Center, and the City's Website.
A copy of the draft Plan was placed on display at the Rosemead Library, the City's City Clerk's
Office, and the City of Rosemead's Community Development Department Individuals
were invited to attend the public hearing that was held on May 14, 2019. The City did not receive
any comments during this 30 -day review period from the community, agencies or organizations.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
A summary of the comments received is provided under the section "Citizen Participation
Comments".
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Not Applicable
7. Summary
The City accepted and reported all comments received.
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PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator
ROSEMEAD
Community Development
Department
HOME Administrator
ROSEMEAD
Community Development
Department
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Lead Agency - The City of Rosemead's Community Development Department is the lead
department for policy direction, review of funding applications, project review, and decisions on
the Annual Action Plan ("the Plan") and makes funding recommendations to the City Council.
Annual Action Plan Team - The City of Rosemead's Community Development Department is
responsible for preparation of the Plan, and for coordinating the update of all the information
contained therein of a demographic or programmatic nature. The Community Development
Department also conducts a review of applications for eligibility and adherence to HUD National
Objectives, which are then submitted to the City Council for further review and funding
recommendations. The City Council approves the Plan.
The City Council reviews the draft Plan and provides a setting for public testimony. The City
Council holds one public hearing on the. Plan to solicit public comments. The City Council also
schedules at least one meeting for discussion of the Plan. After which, the City Council holds a
public hearing approving the Plan and authorizing the submittal to HUD. HUD has 45 days to
review, modify, or reject the Plan.
The Community Development Department is also responsible for responding to HUD inquiries
regarding the Plan such as HUD -directed new initiatives regarding Plan preparation and budget
reporting of project activities. The City's Finance Department, working in cooperation with
Community Development and other City departments and agencies, plays an active role in
identifying the financial status of slow-moving projects as well as projects ready to fund so that
grant resources are used more efficiently.
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Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Ben Kim
Director of Community Development
(626)569-2169
bkim@cityofrosemead.org
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
The strategies and projects outlined in this plan are intended to benefit low and moderate -
income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of
low and moderate -income (LMI) residents and positively impact the City of Rosemead as a
whole. These Strategies will be coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and
local initiatives to meet the objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on
goals established in the Five -Year 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Strategies (CPS).
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and
service agencies (91.215(1))
As required by the regulations, the City consulted with a wide range of public and private entities
that provide housing, health services, and social services for low to moderate -income
residents. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City of
Rosemead staff. Other organizations are consulted on an as needed basis, are invited to
comment on the draft Plan, or have been present at various public hearings held by the City.
Since the development of the original Consolidated Plan, the City has worked with the following
agencies:
• American Red Cross San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter
• Asian Pacific Family Center
• Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley
• Catholic Rainbow Outreach
• City of Rosemead, Garvey Community Center
• County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services
• Family Counseling Services
• Family Promise
• Garvey School District
• Housing Authority County of Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• Morrison Health Care
• Rosemead High School
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• Rosemead School District
• Salvation Army
• The Southern California Housing Rights Center
• Vietnamese American Senior Association
• Volunteer's Center of San Gabriel Valley
• YWCA—Wings
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The. City consulted with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and nonprofit
organizations (i.e. Los.Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Family Promise of San Gabriel
Valley, etc.) to determine funding needs for housing and services for homeless persons, low to
moderate -income persons, and low-income neighborhoods.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City reached out to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the Point in Time (PIT)
count as it relates to the City of Rosemead and the Service Provider Area. The goals of the
homeless needs under the Strategic Plan and Action Plan are closely coordinated with the goals
of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
Table 2 — AEencies. Erouns. oreanizations who participated
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Agency/Group/Organization
Housing Rights Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
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Briefly describe how the
City staff met with the Executive Director of
Agency/Group/Organization was
the Southern California Housing Rights
consulted. What are the anticipated
Center to consult regarding the Annual
outcomes of the consultation or areas
Action Plan process, the Analysis of
for improved coordination?
Impediments, actions that should be taken to
affirmatively further fair housing, etc.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
HOUSING AUTHORITY COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed
Public Housing Needs
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
City staff spoke with the Housing Authority of
Agency/Group/Organization was
the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) to
consulted. What are the anticipated
discuss characteristics and data needs
outcomes of the consultation or areas
regarding HACoLA's Public Housing and
for improved coordination?
Section 8 inventory and public housing needs
and priorities.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti -poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
City staff spoke with the Los Angeles
Agency/Group/Organization was
Homeless Services Authority to discuss
consulted. What are the anticipated
characteristics and needs of homeless
outcomes of the consultation or areas
individuals, families, and "at -risk" individuals
for improved coordination?
and families.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families.with children
Homelessness Strategy
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti -poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
City staff spoke with the Chair of Family
Agency/Group/Organization was
Promise of San Gabriel Valley to discuss
consulted. What are the anticipated
characteristics and needs of homeless
outcomes of the consultation or areas
families and "at -risk" families.
for improved coordination?.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
County of Los Angeles: Department of Health
Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Health Agency.
What section of the Plan was addressed .
Lead-based Paint Strategy
by Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
City staff spoke with the Health Assessment
Agency/Group/Organization was
Division of the Los Angeles County
consulted. What are the anticipated
Department of Health Services to discuss the
outcomes of the consultation or areas
number of children/seniors recorded with an
for improved coordination?
environmental intervention blood lead level
(EIB) within Rosemead and the wide range of
activities to address the problem of lead-
based paint in the housing, including
outreach, assessment, and abatement.
6
Agency/Group/Organization
MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed
Market Analysis
by Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
City staff contacted the Vice President,
Western Region of Morrison Health Care to
consult regarding the Annual Action Plan
process and services needed for the seniors.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City contacted all agency types to solicit input for the Annual Action Plan.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
The goals of the homeless needs under the Strategic
Continuum of
Los Angeles
Plan and Action Plan are closely coordinated with the
Care
Homeless Services
goals of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Authority
(LAHSA).
City staff that prepared the Consolidated Plan were
Southern
actively involved in the development of the City's
Analysis of
California Housing
Analysis of Impediments (A[). Actions to address
Impediments
Rights Center
impediments identified in the Al are incorporated in
the Action Plan and CAPERS.
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
Two public meeting hearings were scheduled to receive comments and suggestions on the
community's housing, public facility, and public service needs. The first meeting was Council
Meeting, publicly noticed and held on March 26, 2019, to review Public Service Applications, to
introduce the public services and community capital project grant application processes, and to
solicit public comment on community development needs. The Council also received the Draft
Action Plan for advisory review and recommendation and to commence the 30 -Day Comment
Period. The start of the public comment period for the Draft Action Plan began March 27, 2019
and ended on April 30, 2019. The second meeting was held on May 14, 2019, as a public hearing
by the City Council to approve and adopt the Action Plan.
To ensure maximum participation, a copy of the Draft Action Plan was placed on display at the
following locations:
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
City's City Clerk's Office
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
City of Rosemead's Community Development Department
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
On March 14, 2019 notice of the availability of the Action Plan was published in the Rosemead
Reader announcing the 30 -day public comment period to begin on March 27, 2019 and concluded
on April 30, 2019. Individuals were invited to attend the public hearing that was held on May 14,
2019. The City did not receive any comments during this 30 -day review period from the
community, agencies; or organizations.
Notice of each public hearing was published in the Rosemead Reader 10 days prior to the hearing
date and sent to the organizations listed in Appendix B. Notices of the public hearing were also
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posted 10 days prior to each public hearing at City Hall, Garvey Community Center, Rosemead
Library, Rosemead Public Safety Center, Rosemead Post Office, Rosemead Community
Recreation Center, and the City's Website.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary
of
Comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Two notices
placed in the
Rosemead
Reader
notifying
citizens of the
None
public
hearings. The
dates were:
March 14,
2019 and May
http://www.ros
1
Newspaper
Community
2 2019.
None
emeadreader.c
Ad
Wide
om/
One notice
was placed in
the Rosemead
Reader
notifying
Citizens of the
start of the 30 -
day comment
period of
Action Plan on
April 2, 2019.
On March 14,
2019 and. May
http://www.cit
2
Internet
Community
2, 2019, two
None
None
yofrosemead.or
Outreach
Wide
(2) public
g/
hearing
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notices were
placed on City
of Rosemead's
online
calendar of
events and
posted in six
(6) locations
within the City.
Two citywide
public hearings
http://www.cit
Public
Community
were held:
3
None
yofrosemead.o.r
Hearing
Wide
March 26,
g/
2019 and
May14, 2019.
One (1) notice
was placed in
the Rosemead
Reader on
March 14,
http://www.ros
4
Newspaper
Community
2019 notifying
None
None
emeadreader.c
Ad
Wide
citizens of the
om/
30 -day review
period for the
Annual Action
Plan.
The Annual
Action Plan
was mailed to
the Rosemead
Direct
Community
5
Library for
None
None
Mailing
Wide
public viewing
during the 30 -
day comment
period.
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $746,663 in CDBG funds for
FY 2019-20 and $351,721 in HOME funds. When combined with projected unencumbered
("carryover") funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having an available total
of approximately $1,005,000 of CDBG funds available and $1,490,000 in HOME funds for the
2019-20 year.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG
public
Acquisition
746,663
Admin and
federal
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public
Services
0
2581970
1,005,633
0
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Program
Source
of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
HOME
public
Acquisition
Homebuyer
federal
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction
for ownership
TBRA
351,721
0
1,138,454
1,490,175
0
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will continue to use state and local funds to leverage federal entitlement dollars,
including but not limited to:
• City General Funds (Code Enforcement & Senior Nutrition Services)
• In-kind Donations
Also, the following service providers budgeted additional federal and non-federal funds to their
activities through funding from other cities, in-kind donations, United Way and other charitable
organizations, and the Federal and State governments:
• Family Promise
• Southern California Housing Rights Center
In 2018-19, the City was a 50% HOME match reduction community and was required to provide
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a 12.5% match of non-federal funds towards eligible disbursements completed during that FY. It
is assumed that the City will continue to be a 50% HOME match reduction community in FY 2019-
20, and, therefore, still be subject to the 12.5% match requirement.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the pian
The City currently owns one (1) parcel in the City and intends to use it to incentivize developers
to address economic development needs.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographi
Needs
Funding
Goal
Order
Year
Year
c Area
Addressed
Outco
me
lndicat
or
1
Planning and
2015
2420
Administration
Communit
Fair Housing
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
Administration
y Wide
Needs
$139,333
Homeless
HOME:
Needs
$35,172
Housing
Needs
Supportive
Service
Needs
2
Expand Fair
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Fair Housing
CDBG:
Public service
Housing
Housing
y Wide
Needs
$10,000
activities other
Choice and
Public Housing
than
Access
Non -Homeless
Low/Moderate
Special Needs
Income Housing
Benefit: 75
Persons
Assisted
3
Repair Aging
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Housing
CDBG:
Homeowner
Housing
Housing
y Wide
Needs
$100,000
Housing
Infrastructure
HOME:
Rehabilitated:
$150,000
10 Household
Housing Units
4
Increase the
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Housing
CDBG:
Homeowner
Supply of Lead
Housing
y Wide
Needs
$19,000
Housing
Safe Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household
Housing Units
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographi
Needs
Funding
Goal
Order
Year
Year
c Area
Addressed
Outco
me
Indicat
or
5
Increase Public
2015
2020
Non -Homeless
Communit
Supportive
CDBG:
Public service
Services for
Special Needs
y Wide
Service
$25,000
activities other
the At -Risk
Needs
than
Youth
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 30
Persons
Assisted
6
Prevent
2015
2020
Homeless
Communit
Homeless
CDBG:
Homeless
Homelessness
y Wide
Needs
$5,000
Person
Overnight
Shelter: 5
Persons
Assisted
7
Increase Public
2015
2020
Non -Homeless
Communit
Supportive
CDBG:
Public service
Services for
Special Needs
y Wide
Service
$65,000
activities other
Seniors
Needs
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 15,000
Persons
Assisted
8
Commercial
2015
2020
Non -Housing
Communit
Public
CDBG:
Public service
Fagade
Community
y Wide
Services
$250,000
activities other
Improvements
Development
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit:
community
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Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographi
Needs
Funding
Goal
Order
Goal
Description
Year
Year
c Area
Addressed
Outco
me
Indicat
or
9
Public Facilities
2015
2020
Public Facilities
CDBG
Public
CDBG:
Public facility or
Improvements
Target
Facilities
$385,300
infrastructure
Public
Area
activities other
Improvements
Public
than
Improveme
Low/Moderate
nts
Income Housing
Benefit
10
Affordable
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Affordable
HOME:
Homeowner
Owner
Housing
y Wide
Owner
$1,203,0
Housing Added:
Housing
Housing
03
Affordable
Needs
Housing Project
11
Community
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Renter
HOME:
Other: 1Other
Housing
Housing
y Wide
Needs
$2,000
Development
Org (CHDO) -
Admin.
12
Down Payment
2015
2020
Affordable
Communit
Home
HOME:
Other: 1 Other
Assistance
Housing
y Wide
Owner
$100,000
Needs
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Efficient and timely oversight of the CDBG and HOME programs.
2
Goal Name
Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Goal
Description
Support housing opportunities by using funding to promote fair and
equal housing.
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Goal Name
Public Infrastructure
Goal
Description
This goal is to find or provide funding for infrastructure improvements to
public facilities, including accessibility improvements and infrastructure
repairs and improvements in the city's low- and moderate -income
neighborhoods.
4
Goal Name
Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Provide funding to support a suitable living environment and for
preserving existing housing stock.
5
Goal Name
Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing
Goal
Description
Test for lead paint and perform risk assessments and remediate when
necessary.
Goal Name
Commercial Facade Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
Support economic development by improving commercial districts.
7
Goal Name
Increase Public Services for At -Risk Youth
Goal
Description
Provide funds for summer programs for youth under the age of 18 and
their families who are low to moderate -income (0 to 80% of MFI).
8
Goal Name
Prevent Homelessness
Goal
Description
Provide funding for homeless housing and supportive services for a
suitable living environment
9
Goal Name
Increase Public Services for Seniors
Goal
Description
Support public service providers to expand resources to benefit seniors
10
Goal Name
Affordable Owner Housing
Goal
Description
Provide or find funding for new low-income rental units and down -
payment loan assistance for ownership units.
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Projects
AP -35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that Rosemead will be receiving $746,663 in CDBG funds for
FY 2019-20 and $351,721 in HOME funds for FY 2019-20. When combined with projected
carryover funds and projected program income, the City anticipates having a total of
approximately $1,005,000 in CDBG funds and $1,490,000 in HOME funds for the 2019-20 year.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
General Administration
2
Southern California Housing Rights Center
3
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants
4
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program -Grants
5
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Rebates
6
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing
7
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Remediation
8
Commercial Fagade Improvements
9
Public Works Improvement
10
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley
11
Senior Nutrition
12
Summer Youth Program
13
HOME Administration
14
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Loans
15
Down Payment Assistance Program
16
Rio Hondo Community. Development Corporation - Operating Expense
17
Affordable Housing Development
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City of Rosemead faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing and
community development needs and underserved needs through the CDBG and HOME program
which includes lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address
community development needs, and continued reductions for CDBG, HOME, and other federal
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funding sources in each fiscal year.
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The City will continue to look for non-traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and
meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private
funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that
sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs.
AP -38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
General Administration
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Affordable Owner Housing Needs
Homeless Needs
Funding
CDBG: $139,333
Description
Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable
administrative costs and carrying charges related to the
planning and execution of community development activities
financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
Planned Activities
This program will provide for payment of reasonable
administrative costs and carrying charges related to the
planning and execution of community development activities
financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds.
2
Project Name
Southern California Housing Rights Center
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Needs Addressed
Fair Housing Needs
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Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Provides funds for the Southern California Housing Rights
Center to prepare and administer a l=air Housing Counseling
Program in the City of Rosemead.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
100
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Communitywide
Planned Activities
Through a sub -recipient contract with the Southern California
Housing Rights Center, this program will provide for the
preparation and administration of a Fair Housing Counseling
Program.
3
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs
Funding
CDBG: $2,000
Description
Provide funds to homeowners who are low to moderate -
income and need funding for correction to emergency code
deficiencies that constitute an immediate health and/or safety
issue.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
10
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
[Location Description
Communitywide
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Planned Activities
This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program for Emergency Grants, which assist
low to moderate -income households in maintaining a safe and
decent living environment.
4
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Grants
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
CDBG: $100,000
Description
Provide funds for a $15,000 grant to low and moderate -
income senior citizens (62 years or alder) and disabled
homeowners for repairs related to interior and exterior code
deficiencies and general home improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
10
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community Wide
Planned Activities
This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program for Grants, which will assist low to
moderate -income households in maintaining a safe and
decent living environment.
5
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Rebates
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
CDBG: $5,000
Description
Provide funds for a continuing program that provides rebates
of 50% off the cost of home improvements (up to $15,000 for
$30,000 worth of improvements) to homeowners who meet
low to moderate -income criteria.
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Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
2
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Communitywide
Planned Activities
This program will provide funds towards the Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program for Rebates, which assist law to
moderate -income households in maintaining a safe and
decent living environment.
6
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos
Testing
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
CDBG: $4,000
Description
Provide funds for testing and clearance testing (including risk
assessment) of units constructed prior to 1978 that
participate in the City's Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation
Program.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
5
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Communitywide
Planned Activities
This program will provide for the testing and clearance testing
(including risk assessment) of lead/asbestos hazards of units
constructed prior to 1978 that participate in the City's Owner -
Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
7
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos
Remediation
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Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Increase the Supply of Lead Safe Housing
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
Description
Provide grant funds to remediate lead/asbestos hazards in
units participating in the City's Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation
Program.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
5
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community Wide
Planned Activities
This program will provide remediation of lead/asbestos
hazards of units constructed prior to 1978 that participate in
the City's Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
S
Project Name
Facilities Improvement
Target Area
.Eligible Law and Moderate -Income Block Groups
Goals Supported
Suitable living environment
Public Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Handicapped Center/ Facility
Homeless Facilities
Youth Centers
Neighborhood Facilities
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities
Street Improvements
Sidewalks - Accessibility
Other Infrastructure Needs
Funding
CDBG: $385,300
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Description
Provide funds for public facility improvements in eligible low
and moderate-income block groups based on an official
designation of deteriorating and/or deteriorated areas.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
2
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Eligible Low and Moderate-Income Block Groups
Planned Activities
This program will provide HVAC system for Garvey Park Gym.
9
Project Name
Summer Youth Program
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Increase Public Services for the At-Risk Youth
Needs Addressed
Supportive Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
Recreational summer program services to youth under the
age of 18 and their families who meet certain income
requirements.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
12
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
Planned Activities
Through a sub-recipient contract with the Santa Anita Family
Service, this program will provide low-cost crisis intervention
and crime prevention services to youth under the age of 18
and their families who meet certain income requirements.
10
Project Name
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Prevent Homelessness
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Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs
Funding
CDBG: $5,000
Description
Provide funds for the partial funding of a Homeless Shelter for
families. The shelter provides temporary transitional housing
for families, as well as a full range of social services for clients.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
25
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
Planned Activities
Through a sub -recipient contract with Family Promise of San
Gabriel Valley, this program will provide the partial funding of
a Homeless Shelter for families. The shelter provides
temporary transitional housing for families, as well as a full
range of social services for clients.
11
Project Name
Senior Nutrition
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Increase Public Services for Seniors
Needs Addressed
Supportive Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $65;000
Description
Provide funds for the Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior
Nutrition Program provides high quality, cost efficient,
nutritious meals at one City location (Garvey Community
Center) to seniors living in Rosemead and promotes the role
of nutrition in preventative health and long-term care.
Target Date.
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
500
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
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Planned Activities
The Senior Nutrition Program will provide high quality, cost
efficient, nutritious meals at the Garvey Community Center to
seniors living in Rosemead and promotes the role of nutrition
in preventative health and long-term care.
12
Project Name
Commercial Fagade Improvements
Target Area
Eligible Low and Moderate -Income Block Groups
Goals Supported
Suitable living environment
Needs Addressed
Handicapped Center/ Facility
Homeless Facilities
Youth Centers
Neighborhood Facilities
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities
Street Improvements
Sidewalks - Accessibility
Other Infrastructure Needs
Funding
CDBG: $250,000
Description
Improvements to prevent blight of commercial CDBG target
areas.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
5
and type of families.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
Planned Activities
Support a suitable living environment by improving
commercial facades in the City's commercial. districts.
13
Project Name
HOME Administration
Target Area
N/A
Goals.Supported
Planning and Administration
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Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
HOME: $35,172
Description
Provide funds toward the payment of reasonable
administrative costs and carrying charges related to the
planning and execution of community development activities
financed in whole or in part by HOME funds.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community wide
Planned Activities
Assist low to moderate home buyers.
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Project Name
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program.- Loans
Target Area
Community Wide
Goals Supported
Repair Aging Housing Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Housing Needs
Funding
HOME: $150,000
Description
Provide funds for the City's low interest (0 to 3%) deferred
payment loans to seniors, persons with a disability, and
families of low to moderate -income who own and occupy
their homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and
improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
2
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
City wide
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Planned Activities
This program will provide funds toward the Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program for Loans, which assist low to
moderate -income households who own and occupy their
homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and
improvements.
15
Project Name
Down Payment Assistance Program
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Affordable Owner Housing
Needs Addressed
Affordable Owner Housing Needs
Funding
HOME: $100,000
Description
Provide funds for first time homebuyers through the City's
Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan
will vary depending on the value of the house to be purchased
to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment.
The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
1
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
N/A
Planned Activities
This program will provide funds for first time homebuyers
through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The
amount of the loan will vary depending on the value of the
house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a
25% down payment. The maximum allowable loan will be
$95,000.
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Protect Name
Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation - Operating
Expense
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Community Housing. Development Org (CHDO) _ Admin.
Needs Addressed
Renter Needs
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Funding
HOME: $2,000
Description
Provide funds for general operating support during the
development of CHDO set-aside funded affordable housing
projects.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
1
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community Wide
Planned Activities
This program will provide for the general operating support
during the development of CHDO set-aside funded affordable
housing projects.
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Project Name
Affordable Housing Development
Target Area
Community Wide
Goals Supported
Creation of Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Renter Needs
Funding
HOME: $1,203,003
Description
Provide funds for the production of affordable housing
opportunities using available funds under the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
1
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Community Wide
Planned Activities
This program will provide for the production of affordable
housing opportunities available funds under the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) entitlement grant.
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AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
To prevent the concentration of low-income persons, City housing programs are marketed and
available throughout the City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but
rather the extremely low to moderate -income (0 to 80% of the MFI) persons and families. The
City wants to promote a balanced and integrated community and is committed to providing
assistance throughout the City,
There are exceptions to this policy for activities limited to low and moderate -income block
groups. Eligible activities in areas found to be low and moderate -income block groups include
street improvements, improvement to public facilities, improvements to facilities for persons
with special needs.
The low and moderate -income (LMI) area benefit national objective applies if the activities
benefit all persons in a residential area where at least 51% of persons will benefit from the
activities. The LMI Census tracts include 4823.03, 4824.01, the eastern portion of 4336.01,
4823.04, 4825.02, 4825.03, the northern portion of 4824.02, and 4336.02, Housing conditions
survey data report that many of these tracts (mostly multi -family residential) consist of a majority
of structures and properties within the block require major repair of building systems. The LMI
residential areas in Rosemead cover the very most northern part and the Garvey district in the
southern half of the City, below Highway 10. The Garvey district is comprised primarily of
residential land uses. Neighborhoods west of Walnut Grove Avenue in Garvey consist mostly of
medium density residential with three smaller zones of low density residential. All residential
east of Walnut Grove Avenue is low density residential. The City is nearly completely built out
and consists primarily of residential development. Most of the housing stock was built prior to
1989 and the rate of development of new units has tapered substantially.
The new Low and Moderate -Income Summary Data (LMISD), resulting from the 2000 Census,
became effective on July 1, 2003. The LMISD is the data that the City uses for our official
determinations of activity compliance with the low and moderate -income area benefit national
objective, in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, and the CDBG regulations.
Because timely use of this data is required by regulation, changes to the City's existing service
area boundaries would need to be approved by the City Council. Each year, through the adoption
of the City's Annual Action Plan, the City Council approves the service area boundaries (shown in
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Appendix Q as the City's official low and moderate -income "Target Areas" and "Deteriorating
Areas".
The City has traditionally used 80% or more of its CDBG resources to benefit these special areas
and/or to operate programs available exclusively to low and moderate -income people (whereas
HUD regulations only require a minimum 70% low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). To
continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the
compelling need to assist these target areas, the City will continue to target CDBG resources to
these special geographic areas.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
E=ligible Low and Moderate -Income Block Groups
30
Community Wide
60
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
To accommodate future residential development, improvements are necessary in infrastructure
and public services related to man-made facilities such as sewer, water, and electrical services.
Portions of the City are also constrained by various environmental hazards and resources that
may affect the development of lower priced residential units. Although these constraints are
primarily physical, and hazard related, theyare also associated with the conservation of the City's
natural resources.
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Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The demand for affordable housing for low- and moderate -income households in Rosemead has
been persistent, as the analyses in the Consolidated Plan have demonstrated. The City
established maintenance of affordable housing as a high priority need and established a goal of
rehabilitating 50 owner -occupied housing units in order to maintain the City's stock of affordable
units over the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the City is focusing on
creating new affordable units in cooperation with an affordable housing developer.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 13
Special -Needs 0
Total 13
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 12
Acquisition of Existing Units 1
Tota 1 13
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The City of Rosemead anticipates assisting 10 low to moderate -income homeowners through the
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program, 2 low to moderate -income first-time homebuyers with
the purchase of a home, and the acquisition of land for 1 low to moderate -income Veterans
Housing Project. Low to moderate -income is defined as 0 to 80% of the MFI.
The City of Rosemead uses HOME funds for homebuyer assistance and rehabilitation of owner -
occupied single-family properties. The City must use the HOME affordable homeownership limits
provided by HUD when setting price limits for affordable home sales and when using HOME funds
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for home rehabilitation. Also, the use of funds for HOME assisted activities requires that the value
of the property after rehabilitation must not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for
the area. The HOME Final Rule offers two options for determining the 95 percent of median
purchase price limit for owner -occupied single-family housing, as noted below:
(1) HUD will provide limits for affordable housing based on 95 percent of the median
purchase price for the area; OR
(2) Perform a local market survey to determine the 95 percent of median purchase price
limit.
After review of the published 2019 HOME affordable homeownership limits provided by HUD,
for Los Angeles County for determining 95 percent of the median purchase price limit, it was
determined that the median price for Rosemead homes is $451,000. For a newly constructed
unit, the limit is $491,000. Based on FHA standard practice, the following multipliers are used for
2-, 3-, and 4 -unit properties: 1.28, 1.55, and 1.92 times the 1 -unit limit respectively. Based on a
comparison of local housing market listing prices and sales information, it was determined that
the FHA limits do not accurately reflect current actual home purchase prices for the area.
Therefore, a local market survey was conducted for Rosemead home sales for a three-month
period using HdL data. This survey shows a median price of $550,000 in the City of Rosemead and
a 95% median value price of $522,500 (see home sales data table below).
FHA — Market Median Price
$451,000
FHA — Market Median Price for newly constructed
$491,000
Rosemead Local Market Survey Median Price
$550,000
95% of Rosemead Local Market Survey Median Price
$522,500
As a result of this conclusion, it is our recommendation that the City of Rosemead use the local
market survey price as the determinant of the 95 percent median purchase price limit as it is
higher than the FHA -Market Median Price.
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3 Months Home Sales Data
January 2019 to March 2019
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Sale Date
Parcel
Situs Address
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Price
1
2/20/2019
5285-030-023
2537 Del Mar Ave
$228,000
2
3/12/2019
5287-037-001
7919 Virginia St
$350,000
3—
2/27/2019
5277-001-019 --
T7156 Mooney Dr
$384,000
4
2/26/2019
5390-013-039
8928 Ralph St
$400,000
5
03/06/19
5287-034.008
8134 Whitmore St
$403,750
6 .
01/29/19
5286-033-010
3213 Isabel Ave
$450,000
7
03/01/19
5281-032-065
1070 Walnut Grove Ave
$459,977
- __._
8
- .:....----.._.-.._.
01/18/19
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-- -
8592-019-089
_._........
4518 Livia Ave
$463,800
9 .
03/12/19
5279-032-116
8364 Rush St
$465,000
10
01/13/19
-- —
5281-032-007
8655 Landis View Ln
$480,000
11
03/17/19
5279-032-131
1911 Delta Ave
$482,000-
12
02/07/19
5279-029-019
1129 Walnut Grove Ave
$483,000
13
01/31/19
5277-004-019
7328 Mooney Dr
$490,000
14
03/14/19
5275-005-0141410
Potrero Grande Dr
$495,000
15
01/17/19
5285-021-021 -
7742 Young Ave
W............ --
$495;846
--_
16
01/17/19
5285-021-021
7742 Young Ave
$510,000
17
03/18/19
5289-004-047.
3111 Burton Ave
$539,047
18
01/11/19
5284-004-021
2533 San Gabriel Blvd
$530,000
19 .
03/20/19
5283-034-020
8242 Klingerman St
$532,000
--
20
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02/25/19
5279-029-063
8559 Village Ln
$539,000
—
21 m
^ 03/18/19
8593-015-001
J3568 Lashbrook.Ave .
$540;000
22
02/22/19
5284-022-020
2121 Kelburn Ave
$550,000
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02/28/19 5279-023-049 8303 Village Ln
$560,000
25
03/12/19
5390-005-061
8808 Olney St
$570,000
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26
03/18/19
5289-014-039
3378 Earlswood Dr
$574,000
27
03/06/19
5285-036-014
7701 Newmark Ave
$645,000 .
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29
02/10/19
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03/11/19
5371-006-052
_..._.._._.._ -- -
8594-007-017
3734 N Charlotte Ave
--,..._.._..._._ -
9312 Steele St
$650;000
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$668,000
30
02/19/19-_.___.__ --
5279-019-013 - - --
8329 Sierra Bonita Ave
$662,291
31
01/23/1.9
5286-009-008
7562 Columbia St
..._..._---
$678,000
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_..
32
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02/05/1.9
_. --- ._..__..
5282-005-019
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2732 Bartlett Ave
$680,000
33
03/05/1.9
5281-032-010
8617 Landis View Ln
$6801000
34
01/09/19
5389-012-047
8743 Faircrest Dr
$682,000
35
01/29/19
i 5288-018-011
3313 Stallo Ave
$695,000
36
02/07/19
8593-017-002
3634 Marybeth Ave
$700,000
37
02/07/19
5285-01.7-006
2230 Cathryn Dr
_-------
$700,000
-- — --- — _..... .....
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03/14/19
5289-013-026
3442 Muscatel Ave
$710,000
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02/06/19
5288-013-017
3407 Charlotte Ave
$7307000
40
01/16/19
8592-013-048
4314 Encinita Ave
$770,000
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01/23/19
5287-038-036
791.3 Virginia St
__....... -
$850,000
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01/22/19
5279-008-040
2000 Falling Leaf Ave
$865,500
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02/14/19
8593-026-015
3738 Temple City Blvd
—
$1,02.0,000
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01/25/19
8595-013-009
3022 Sullivan Ave
.$1,102,000
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01/22/19
5391-015-050
4134 Rosemead Blvd
$1;200,000
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In addition to HOME to provide affordable housing, Rosemead implements the goals, objectives,
and policies of the City's Housing Element by creating the incentive of density bonuses to
developers that provide housing units affordable to low to moderate income households. A
density bonus is allowed in development with five or more units, excluding density bonus units.
The new mixed-use project at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Earle Avenue will allow for
20%o f 35 apartments to be low-income with the City's density bonus.
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AP -60 Public Housing -91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing projects in the City. The City works with the Housing Authority of
the County of Los Angeles who provides rental assistance to the residents of Rosemead through
the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-
income (0 to 50% of MFI) persons and households in making rents affordable. There is currently
a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with the average wait from seven to ten years, if
not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date of
preliminary application and Voucher availability. As shown below, there are four (4) housing
developments that have received mortgage assistance with the help of Federal, State, or
local funds.
Angelus Senior Apartments -The Angelus Senior Apartment was completed in 1995 and is owned
by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. It consists of 51 one -bedroom units. The
term of the lease is for 55 -years from the effective date of the Development Agreement between
the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation or until February 7,
2050. To qualify for this complex a person must be 62 years of age or older and must income
qualify: The maximum income is 40% of the area median income adjusted for household
size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice.
Risk of Conversion: The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the
Consolidated Plan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Angeles
Senior Apartment is February 7, 2050.
Garvey Senior Apartments - The Garvey Senior Apartment was completed in 2002 and is owned
by the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation. It consists of 64 one -bedrooms and 8 two
bedrooms. The term of the lease is for 55 -years from the effective date of the Development
Agreement between the Rosemead Community Development Commission, the City of
Rosemead, and the Rosemead Housing Development Corporation or until October 30, 2057. To
qualify for this complex a person must be 62 years of age or older and must income qualify. The
maximum income is 40% of the area median income adjusted for household size. The income
limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice.
Risk of Conversion: The risk of conversion will not bean issue during the next five years of the
Consolidated Plan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Garvey
Senior Apartment is October 30, 2057.
Two (2) 3 -Bedroom Single Family Homes - In FY 2007-08 and FY 2010-11, the City entered into
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agreements with Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) for the production
of affordable housing using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME
entitlement grant. As a result, the City approved two (2) separate 0% deferred payment loans for
the purchase of two (2) three-bedroom rental property in Rosemead. Both properties
are restricted as rental property for low- to moderate -income households and are subject to a
55 -year affordability covenant until May 2063 and March 2066, respectively.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
As mentioned in the Introduction to this section, the City works closely with the Housing
Authority of the County of Los Angeles who provides rental assistance to the residents of
Rosemead through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. In addition, the City coordinates with
and funds public service providers that provide homeless families in the region with shelter and
food, while helping them find work, housing and regain and sustain their independence.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
N/A
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or. other assistance
N/A
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
Given the limited resources and small amount of homeless in the City of Rosemead, homeless
activities have been given a low priority in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and subsequent
annual action plans. The City is relying on coordinated efforts with the Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority (LAHSA) to provide shelter opportunities; the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition
for the Homeless to provide information, counseling, and referral services to homeless persons
that reside in Rosemead; Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to provide emergency shelter
services and social services for families with children; as well as other local agencies in providing
services for homeless persons.
Everyyear, LAHSA conducts a census of the homeless population through the Greater Los Angeles
Homeless Count. To understand the level of homelessness in the City, on January 23, 2019,
volunteers participated in the homeless count for Rosemead. The count reported 25 unsheltered
persons, 2 living in cars, 3 living in vans, 3 in campers or recreational vehicles (RVs), 2 living in
tents, and 3 living in makeshift shelters. The amount of homeless in 2019 has decreased from the
amount in 2018. The homeless count for the City of Rosemead in 2018 revealed 81 unsheltered
and zero sheltered persons.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing
their individual needs
The City. will work with the above agencies to reach out to homeless persons and assess their
individual needs. As mentioned above, the City is in close coordination with the Los Angeles
Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). To facilitate regional coordination for homeless needs, Los
Angeles County is divided into eight Service Planning Areas (SPAS), 1 through 8. The division of
the County allows the Department of Public Health to target and track the needs of each area.
The City of Rosemead is in SPA 7.
Every year, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care coordinates a Shelter/ Housing Inventory Count
(HIC) and a point -in -time (PIT) inventory of service projects within the Los Angeles Continuum of
Care. The HIC records how many beds and units are dedicated to serving the homeless, as well
as a record of utilization of services on the night of the count. Family Promise is an emergency
shelter for the homeless families with children located in the City of Rosemead. Family Promise
is in SPA 7. The PIT count at Family Promise for 2018 reported 14 as the number of beds for
households with children and 4 as the number of units for households with children; the
population of homeless persons in the program on the night of the homeless count was 10, the
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percentage of total beds that were in use on the night of the homeless count was 71%, and the
percentage of total units that were in use on the night of the Homeless Count was 75%. The
utilization rates revealed there is availability of accommodations, however it may not always be
used to capacity. Amounts for 2019 will be released later this year.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.
The City provides an annual allocation of CDBG funds toward the operation of Family Promise of
San Gabriel Valley, a homeless shelter for families with children located in the City of Rosemead.
This year the City expects this investment of CDBG funds will benefit 5 families. The City will
also work with LAHSA and the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. to address
emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again and a record of utilization of services.
As stated above, the City is relying on coordinated efforts with LAHSA, the East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the Homeless, and Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and
families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently
homeless from becoming homeless again.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster
care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address Dousing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
In addition to the agencies above, the City will continue to seek and work with local nonprofit
agencies who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income Rosemead
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residents; many of which are homeless or at -risk of homelessness
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City of Rosemead is committed to addressing the negative effects of public policies over
which it has control. In order to promote integration and prevent low-income concentrations,
the City designed its affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority also
serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead
to minority or racial concentrations.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
Over the years, Rosemead has demonstrated a willingness to encourage housing development
of all types. It has approved several zone changes and Code amendments to allow for
development of a variety of housing types, including those that benefit low and moderate -
income people. It also makes an effort to fast-track projects and process permits in a timely
manner. The City maintains its current posture of openness and willingness to entertain new
ideas and eliminate any regulatory barriers under its control in the provision of a variety of
housing to meet the needs of all income groups. As mentioned, Rosemead has incorporated
density bonuses into its Zoning Ordinance to incentivize developers to provide housing units
affordable to low to moderate income households by allowing higher densities in zoning districts
otherwise zoned for lower densities. Other zoning now allows for transitional housing in all
residential districts. Emergency shelters are now permitted in light industrial areas of the City.
The mentioned zoning is a recent change to the City's Zoning Ordinance and is an of example of
one of the City's efforts to lift barriers to housing that is affordable to persons with low to
moderate incomes.
In addition, the City continues to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated
constraints and worked to develop and/or encourage public policies that foster further
affordable housing development and assistance.
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Rosemead plans to undertake additional actions throughout to further address
obstacles to meeting underserved needs, fostering and maintaining affordable housing, reducing
the number of poverty level families, and removing barriers to affordable housing.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City of Rosemead faces a number of potential obstacles in meeting affordable housing and
community development needs and underserved needs through the CDBG and HOME program
which includes lack of affordable land for housing development, funding constraints to address
community development needs, and continued reductions for CDBG, HOME; and other federal
funding sources in each fiscal year.
The City will continue to look for non-traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and
meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private
funds to develop affordable housing; and, to work with the federal government to ensure that
sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City of Rosemead will foster and maintain affordable rental and owner -occupied housing
through the different programs funded with CDBG and HOME funds. Successful implementation
of these efforts relies on the collaborative effort of many community partners including public
agencies, government, housing developers, non-profit agencies, and neighborhoods. The City
will use its own City newsletter and website, as well as community events to promote these
services, and to promote its housing and community service programs.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
As of FY 2001-02, the City of Rosemead began implementing the new HUD Lead Based Paint
Regulations (Title X), which requires all federally assisted housing programs, including
rehabilitation, homeownership, and tenant -based subsidy systems, to address lead hazards.
The City will continue its program of education and eradication of lead-based paint through the
operation of its Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs and Down Payment Assistance Loan
Program. These two programs provided assistance to low-income homeowners; the target
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groups most likely to be living in older housing with lead-based paint.
The City has procured the service of a State Certified Lead Consultant to provide the following:
• Lead-based paint and soil inspection
• Lead-based paint risk assessment
• Lead-based paint hazard reduction monitoring
• Post -hazard reduction clearance test
Under the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, the City will continue to provide each
owner who participates with both oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead-
based paint and what to do about it. Owners of properties constructed prior to 1978 will be
required to meet certain lead-based paint requirements prior to being assisted. These
requirements include the following:
• Distribution of lead-based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying
assisted units.
• Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces.
• Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection.
Through the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, financial assistance will be provided to
eradicate the problem. Full abatement will be undertaken in all rehabilitation projects over
$25,000. It is the responsibility of the City's Housing Coordinator to ensure that properties
constructed prior to 1978 meet the lead-based paint requirements and any abatement of
defective paint surfaces are completed by contractors certified by the State of California
Department of Health Services. A copy of the contractor's certification is kept on file.
The Down Payment Assistance Loan Program will also provide participants with oral and written
information regarding the dangers of lead-based paint. The selected units will undergo a Housing
Quality Standards (HQS) inspection that checks for danger of lead-based paint and will require
any peeling, cracking, flaking, paint and/or chewable surfaces to be properly treated. The City
personnel responsible for conducting the visual inspection of the units for HQS compliance have
completed the Visual Assessment Course and received the proper course completion
certification.
In addition, the City requires clearance for all properties that fail an HQS inspection due to
chipping, peeling, cracking surfaces greater than 2 sq. ft. on the interior and 20 sq. ft. on the
exterior of the unit or in common areas. A risk assessment will be required to be completed by
a certified risk assessor whenever the City is notified that a child with an environmental
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intervention blood lead level (FIB) plans to live in a unit under the Down Payment Assistance Loan
Program.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The City has established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce
the level of poverty within the community. The strategy is outlined in the following sections.
Housing and Community Development
• Angelus/Garvey Senior Housing— rental assistance for seniors
• Dial -A -Ride - transportation service for seniors and disabled
• Down Payment Assistance Program -- purchase of first home
• Fair Housing Services - landlord/tenant information and assistance
• Family Promise — homeless services for families
• Garvey Community Center/Rosemead Community Recreation Center - variety of
services including counseling services, social service programs, recreational programs,
and information and referral services
• Housing Authority County of Los Angeles County — rental assistance
• Merci - supported employment and living, independent living, and community inclusion
services for those. with severe to profound developmental disabilities
• Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs - rehabilitation of home
• Senior Nutrition Program - nutritious meals
• Vintage California Mission Inn -assisted Living facility. for seniors and. disabled
• YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley — variety of services including child care, after-school
enrichment, youth leadership and development, mentoring and tutoring, youth and adult
sports, fitness, camping, and family support activities
• YWCA— Wings -emergency shelter for women and children
Economic Development - The City provides the Commercial Fagade Improvement Program to
support activities that promote economic development including the Business
Attraction/Retention Program. Through this program, the City attracts new businesses. as well
as retaining the current businesses within Rosemead.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC) - Currently, the City uses CDBG funds a.nd
HOME funds for affordable housing development. The City has participated in one tax credit
development project. The City has a HOME -funded development fund. As part of that, there
may be additional opportunities to use the Low-income Housing Tax Credit funds. In order to
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coordinate and assess the need of tax credits for the development of a housing project, the
Housing Division staff will work with developers and non-profit agency's pro forma, serve as part
of the team developing tax credit financing and will calculate the financing gap, along with the
maximum and minimum subsidies. This will ensure that the City's HOME coordination will meet
HOME requirements for the L1HTC program.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Rosemead is governed by a five -member City Council. The City Council reviews, holds
hearings, approves.the funding priorities, and approvesthe submission of the Action Plan to HUD,
The City's Community Development Department is the lead agency in the coordination of the
Action Plan. It coordinates the economic activities, develops and implements the programs that
rehabilitate and preserve the neighborhoods, develops and rehabilitates affordable housing, and
provides rental assistance to. the very low-income and special -needs segments of the City's
population.
While the Community Development Department has the major responsibility for the Action Plan
budgeting, project formulation, and program implementation, other City departments,
government agencies, social service agencies, and Rosemead residents play an important role.
There are several inter -departmental programs, primarily in the area of neighborhood quality of
life that are composed of a wide variety of City agencies. All are funded through the CDBG or
HOME as a funding source; but in many cases, departmental funds and other funding augment
and leverage Action Plan Resources. Guidelines for expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds are
provided as needed or when changes to programs occur. Periodically, the Community
Development Department provides departments and City -related agencies with training in HUD
grant regulations.
There are many organizations that actively collaborate in the areas of housing, homeless services,
and community and economic development, and coordinate closely in both the preparation and
implementation of the Action Plan. The City, for its part, will promote and encourage fair
housing, housing assistance, and. single-family home rehabilitation.
One of the biggest challenges facing the City is the lack of or ever -decreasing amount of funds
available in maintaining and furthering housing and community development goals.In addition,
foundation giving is declining. A related challenge is the need for better coordination and
cooperation between the City and social service and health providers. For homeless activities, a
seamless approach to provision of transitional and permanent housing services requires that
such providers be actively involved in each facet of the Continuum of Care. However, other
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housing activities, such as rehabilitation, demolition of abandoned or hazardous units,
acquisition of sites for potential single family and multifamily affordable housing, home
ownership assistance, and new construction need to be integrated within the social service and
health provider community as well.
The key to a strong institutional structure is the ability to develop and share data on the progress
and status of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems. There
are now several data information systems in place that, to various degrees, track the progress of
a variety of beneficiaries from initial intake, through provision of services, and to completion of
participation
Institutions playing a major role in delivery of community development programs often have
different mandates, and consequently different priorities and strategies to achieve them. These
mandates are most often imposed by Congress and reflected through the regulations of federal
funding agencies. In several cases, goals may overlap or conflict.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City will carry out.this Action Plan through various organizations including a number of social
service agencies funded through CDBG grant funds (Family Promise, Morrison Health Care -
Senior Nutrition Provider, and Southern California Housing Rights). In addition, various City
departments will work togetherto achieve the goals of this Action Plan, including the Community
Development Department, Public Works Division and the Finance Department.
The City also works with the State, other local governments (County. of Los Angeles), private
industry construction contractors, non-profit organizations and social service providers .to
provide community, housing, and social service programs and projects. The City is committed to
extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector,
including for-profit and non-profit organizations. The means of cooperation and coordination
with these various groups will continue to enhance the services provided to our residents.
Discussion:
While the primary actors in the Action Plan process is the City Council, and the Community
Development Department, there are a significant number of City agencies and.departments that
oversee a wide variety of grants and programs that provide services to low and moderate -income
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City residents and play an important role in implementing the Action Plan as mentioned above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in
the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is
included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of
the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the
year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's
strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use
has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities
that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A
consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine
that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit
persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include
this Annual Action Plan. 75.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
The City of Rosemead does not use atypical loans or grant instruments of non -conforming
loan guarantees.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when
used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
HOME regulation 24 CFR 92.254, Section (B)(ii) requires that the participating jurisdiction
recoups all or a portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyers if the housing does not
continue to be the "principal residence" of the family for the duration for the period of
affordability, which is 15 years. In accordance with the requirement, the City of Rosemead
has adopted the policy of repayment (also known as "recapture") of HOME funds lent (i.e.
direct subsidy - which is defined as the amount of HOME assistance provided that enable the
homebuyer to buy the unit). The City limits the amount to be recaptured to the net proceeds
available from the sale. The net proceeds are the sales price minus loan repayment (not
including HOME funds) and closing costs. This limitation applies to all units regardless of the
nature of the sale (voluntary sales including short sales, and involuntary sales including
foreclosures), or if the unit is found not to be the "principal residence" of the applicant. If
the home is sold or is not the "principal residence" of the applicant during the first 10 years
of the 15 -year affordability period, the City will charge an interest rate (simple interest)
penalty to be collected along with the principal amount of HOME funds based on the amount
of HOME funds. This will be limited to net proceeds. This interest rate penalty, which is at
5% during the first two years and declines by a % percent every full year after is calculated as
follows: Program loan x applicable interest rate (which is based on year of sale/year the unit
was no longer the applicants "primary resident"). For example, if the home is sold in year 5,
the interest rate would be calculated by multiplying the program loan x 3%. If the HOME is
sold a day after year 10 of the affordability period, there would be no interest rate due to the
City. In addition, if the home is sold or is not the "principal resident" of the applicant before
the end of the 15 -year affordability period and there is appreciation in the property value,
then an equity share is required based on the following formula: Equity Share formula:
(Program Loan / (Purchase Price + Qualified Capital Improvements) xTotal Appreciation. This
amount is the portion of the appreciation that must be provided to the City and the remaining
amount goes to the homeowner. If after 15 years, the housing is still the "principal resident"
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of the applicant, then the covenant regarding the equity share will be removed. If at anytime
the applicant ceases to occupy the home, then the loan will become due. Annually, each
applicant is sent a self -certification form that must be completed certifying the home
continues to be the applicants "primary resident". In addition to this form, the applicant must
provide proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, car insurance, tax returns, etc.).
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units
acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92,254(a)(4) are as follows:
See above.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required
that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
N/A
The City of Rosemead proactivity advertises the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan program
and First Time Homebuyer program on its website (www.cityofrose mead. org), through the Parks
and Recreation brochure (which is published three times a year and mailed in the fall,
winter/spring, and summer), press releases, and marketing material that is available at
Rosemead facilities open to the public. In addition, Community Development staff works closely
with Code Enforcement staff in making field visits to homes that have a code, building, or health
& safety violations, Applications for either program can be accessed through the City's website
or by visiting City Hall.
All Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan applications and First Time Homebuyer applications are
submitted to the City's Community Development Department, Housing Division.and placed on a
waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. The waiting list is maintained by date. When funds
become available applicants are selected from the tap of the waiting list. Each time a group of
applications are selected from the waiting list, processing priority will be given only under the
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan program to applicants who have been deemed by the Public
Safety Department as having code, building, or health & safety violations that require immediate
assistance.
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