CC - Item 5D - Attachment B - Draft 2020-2025 Rosemead ConPlan-4-23-20 FINAL
2020–2025 City of Rosemead Consolidated Plan 1
2020–2025 City of Rosemead Consolidated Plan 2
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 5
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ......................................................................... 5
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ............................................................................. 9
PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................. 10
PR-15 Citizen Participation ...................................................................................................................... 16
Needs Assessment ...................................................................................................................................... 18
NA-05 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 18
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) .................................................................... 20
NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ........................................ 28
NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ............................ 31
NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) .................................. 34
NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) ..................................................... 35
NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) .......................................................................................................... 37
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c).................................................................................... 41
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ............................................................ 46
NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ....................................................... 49
Housing Market Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 51
MA-05 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 51
MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ............................................................................. 52
MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ............................................................... 55
MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)...................................................... 57
MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) .................................................................................... 60
MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) .............................................................................. 62
MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ....................................................................... 65
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ................................................................................ 67
MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ...................................................... 68
MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ....................................................................................... 73
MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households -
91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) ....................................................................................................................... 75
MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) ........................................................................... 76
Strategic Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 77
SP-05 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 77
SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) ............................................................................................ 78
SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)......................................................................................................... 81
SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ................................................................................ 85
SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................................................... 86
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ................................................................................. 88
SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) ..................................................................................................... 91
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) ........................................................... 95
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ................................................................................... 96
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) .............................................................................................. 98
SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ........................................................................................... 99
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ............................................................................................... 101
SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ................................................................................................................... 103
Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................. 104
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ......................................................................................... 104
Annual Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................... 109
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 109
Projects ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ................................................................................................................... 112
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AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................ 113
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ........................................................................................... 117
Affordable Housing ................................................................................................................................... 119
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................. 119
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ......................................................................................................... 120
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) .......................................................... 122
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................. 124
AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .......................................................................................................... 125
Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 128
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .................................................................... 128
Appendix – Community Engagement Summary ....................................................................................... 130
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
As a condition for the City of Rosemead (City) to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, the City must submit a five year Consolidated Plan (Con
Plan) outlining the jurisdiction's housing and community development needs and priorities, and an Annual
Action Plan identifying how the jurisdiction plans to allocate its US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) funding allocations to address those priority needs. This report utilizes HUD’s current
standard template for producing the 2020–2025 City of Rosemead Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), 2020–
2021 Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
directly within HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
The Con Plan consists of three major sections: (1) a housing and community development needs
assessment; (2) a housing market analysis; and (3) a strategic plan, which identifies those priority housing
and community development needs and strategies that the jurisdiction plans to address with the available
HUD resources over the next three to five years.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
The strategies and projects outlined in the Con 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 in order to meet the
objectives outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on goals established within the Five-Year
2020-2025 ConPlan-Strategic Plan.
During the development of the Con Plan, the City solicited 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 Los Angeles County Development
Authority (formally the Los Angeles County Development Commission) 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 Con Plan include:
1. Preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock for low- and moderate-income
households (LMI) in the 0 to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) category;
2. Promote, increase, maintain homeownership for LMI households;
3. Provide safe, affordable, decent housing for LMI renters;
4. Assist with energy efficient improvements;
5. Provide supportive services for non-homeless persons with special needs; and
6. Promote fair housing among all income categories.
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3. Evaluation of past performance
The City’s 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan is near the end --with the fifth and final year (2020) sunsetting on
June 30, 2020. Overall, the strategies and goals outlined in the Con Plan are evaluated and reported out
annually through the CAPER process. The CAPER covers a program year (July 1st-June 30th) and is prepared
by the City’s Community Development Department.
The City has made progress meeting Con Plan goals and priority needs. Many of the activities performed
have contributed to stabilizing the City's low--income neighborhoods and improved the living conditions
of low- to moderate-income families and individuals.
• Major activities focused on preservation of the City’s affordable housing stock through
renovations performed on owner-occupied housing. The scope of the renovations varied
depending on the program and household needs with improvements ranging from basic health
and safety improvements to full scale renovation projects eliminating blighted conditions.
• Homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income persons remained a priority program
for the City. New housing development and homeownership programs promote pride and long-
term resident stability; however, because of economic conditions, lack of adequate public
funding, restricted access to mortgage credit, and high land prices, applications and completed
projects have fluctuated and remained low for the First Time Homebuyer program.
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) administered by the Los Angeles County Development
Authority (LACDA) on behalf of the City of Rosemead, offered tenant assistance for those
qualifying low- to moderate-income residents.
• Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through
several of the City's subrecipients such as Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles
Homeless Service Authority. Emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based
on client need. Funding of non-profit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible
recipients and neighborhoods align with the goals and strategies outlined in the Con Plan. The
City continues to strategically collaborate with partner organizations in order to leverage limited
available funds and expertise to provide resources to address ongoing affordable housing issues.
The most recent past performance evaluation and reporting can be found in the FY 2018–2019
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
The City and consultant have briefed the City Council on the ConPlan and expects to hold public meetings
in early 2020. The City has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts to outreach to all segments of the
community that may benefit from the CDBG, and HOME programs. In November 2019, the community
was asked to help identify issues and priority needs in the areas of housing, parks and recreation,
community facilities, social services, and fair housing via an online survey platform. The survey allowed
respondents to rank in order of importance from “least important” to “extremely important” for the most
needed community housing projects and services; moreover, the survey captured critical information on
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housing discrimination, and barriers to housing choice. A series of stakeholder interviews were held in
July 2019 with responsible public agencies and non-profits that work with housing issues in the City. The
City and Consultant have briefed the City Council on the Con Plan and expect to hold public hearings in
early 2020.
5. Summary of public comments
Qualitative feedback collected through the community survey, and public hearings provided insight into
priority needs in the community. Top needs identified via the survey were:
• Affordable rental housing, energy-efficient home improvements, senior housing, housing for
disabled, and homeownership down payment assistance ranked as extremely important;
• Youth centers, and parks and recreation ranked as extremely important for most needed
community facilities --followed by a neighborhood community center, senior centers, and having
ADA accessibility to facilities;
• The prevention of homelessness ranked as extremely important;
• Community improvements including street and sidewalk improvements, street lighting, safe
routes to school, and graffiti removal ranked as very important; and
• After-school care, addressing neighborhood crime, and at-risk youth as well as park and
recreation needs ranked as extremely important.
Based on surveys received, housing discrimination had not been experienced by respondents, but believe
that it may exist in their neighborhood for people of a different race, ethnicity, or disability.
Respondents identified the cost of home maintenance and the lack of larger housing units as challenges;
and felt that single-family homes are most needed in the City, followed by senior housing, and multi-
family apartments. Lastly, the high cost of housing and rising land prices viewed most commonly as
impediments.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
To be completed after public hearings.
7. Summary
The City of Rosemead’s 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan reflects a unified vision to meet the identified needs
of the community and provide benefits to low- and moderate-income individuals and families over the
next five years, financial assistance and the support of the community will be directed toward the
following areas:
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• Expand Fair Housing choice and access;
• Expand affordable housing opportunities;
• Maintain viable and efficient energy efficient housing and commercial areas;
• Maintain safe and green neighborhoods; and
• Provide vital public services.
The above goals support the preservation of existing housing stock, creation of more affordable rental
units, homelessness prevention activities, community facilities, safe and walkable streets, and enhance
recreation opportunities—all the community needs resulting from the survey. The City of Rosemead will
continue to concentrate its resources for maximum impact and strive to address the needs, priorities, and
goals identified in this 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible
for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Con Plan and those responsible for
administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of Rosemead Community Development
Department
HOME Administrator City of Rosemead Community Development
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The Lead Agency for the City of Rosemead is the City's Community Development Department; it is the
lead for policy direction, review of funding applications, project review, and decisions on Con Plan funding
recommendations to the City Council.
The City’s Community Development Department is responsible for the preparation of the Con Plan and
Annual Action Plan. The Department will also coordinate the update all of the information contained of a
demographic or programmatic nature as it relates to the Federal Programs received. 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 final draft of the Con Plan.
The City Council reviews the draft Con Plan and provides a setting for public testimony. The City Council
holds one public hearing on the Con Plan to solicit public comments. The City Council also schedules at
least one meeting for discussion of the Con Plan; where after, the City Council holds a public hearing
approving the Con Plan and authorizing the submittal to HUD. HUD has 45 days to review, modify, or
reject the Con Plan. The Community Development Department is also responsible for responding to HUD
inquiries regarding the Con Plan such as HUD-directed new initiatives regarding the preparation and
budget reporting of project activities. The City's Finance Department, working in cooperation with the
Community Development Department and other City departments and agencies, plays an active role in
identifying the financial status of slow-moving projects as well as projects ready to fund so that grant
resources are used more efficiently.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Angelica Frausto-Lupo,
Director of Community Development
(626) 569-2140
afrausto-lupo@cityofrosemead.org
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770
www.cityofrosemead.org
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
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(I)).
As prescribed 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- and moderate-income residents.
Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding have been in regular contact with City staff. Other
organizations are consulted through the planning process and will be invited to comment on the draft Con
Plan and attend various public hearings to be held by the City.
The following agencies/entities were consulted:
o Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley
o City of Rosemead, Garvey Community Center
o County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services
o Family Counseling Services of West San Gabriel Valley
o Family Promise
o Fair Housing Rights Center
o Garvey School District
o Los Angeles County Development Authority
o Los Angeles Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse
o Los Angeles County Public Health Department
o Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
o Rosemead School District
o Salvation Army
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 Los Angeles County Development Authority and nonprofit organizations i.e.,
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Family Promise, etc. to determine funding needs for housing
and services for homeless persons, low- and 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 and evaluate outcomes, and develop
funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
N/A
2. Describe agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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AGENCIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED
1 Agency/Group/Organization Type Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A.
CADA)
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Government—Social Service
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs—Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs—Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
L.A. CADA was interviewed as part of the public
outreach process. The City intends to include results
of the stakeholder interviews and other social services
to support the Con Plan’s needs assessment findings
and strategic planning goals.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Type Los Angeles County Public Health Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Other government—County
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs—Families with children
Homelessness Needs—Veterans
Homelessness Needs—Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Public Health was interviewed as part of the public
outreach process. The City intends to include results
of the stakeholder interviews and other social services
to support the Con Plan’s needs assessment findings
and strategic planning goals.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Type Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Other government—County
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs—Families with children
Homelessness Needs—Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Needs—Veterans
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
LACDA was interviewed as part of the public outreach
process. The City intends to include results of the
stakeholder interviews and other social services to
support the Con Plan’s needs assessment findings and
strategic planning goals.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Type Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Other government—County
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs—Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs—Families with children
Homelessness Needs—Veterans
Homelessness Needs—Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
LAHSA was interviewed as part of the public outreach
process. The City intends to include results of the
stakeholder interviews and other social services to
support the ConPlan’s needs assessment findings and
strategic planning goals.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Type City of Rosemead
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Shelter policies
Public Housing Needs
Homeowner Assistance
Housing supply
Construction and land costs
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
In order to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the
needs and priorities within the community, the Con
Plan process included consultation with Rosemead
citizens, service providers, Council and City staff. Focus
group meetings were conducted with stakeholders. A
Public Survey was conducted on the City’s website.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Type Family Promise
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs—Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs—Families with children
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley was interviewed
as part of the network of providers of services for
homeless residents. It provides homeless families in
the region with shelter and food, while helping them
find work, housing, and regain and sustain their
independence.
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
N/A
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan:
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OTHER AGENCIES AND PLANNING EFFORTS CONSIDERED
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap
with the goals of each plan?
City of Rosemead
Housing Element 2014–
2021
City of Rosemead Based on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) set forth by the State of California, the
Housing Element is the City's chief policy
document for the development of affordable and
market rate housing.
Consistent with this policy document, top
recommendations that are consistent with the
Con Plan are:
• Preservation and enhancement of Existing
Housing Stock
• Design Assistance for property improvement
questions
• Prepare list of opportunity sites for new
development of low- to moderate-income
housing
• Increase housing stock and encourage infill
development
• Down payment assistance for first time low- to
moderate-income homebuyers
• Codes enforcement to maintain and enhance
the quality of existing residential
neighborhoods
• Promote fair housing opportunities for all
economic segments of the community,
regardless of age, sex, ethnic background,
physical condition, or family size.
Continuum of Care County of Los Angeles The County is a Continuum of Care (CoC) applicant
and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the
homeless population, and strategic planning to
end homelessness. Consistent with the goals of
the CoC, the City's Strategic Plan in the Con Plan
will provide support to nonprofits that meet the
social services needs of LMI residents with a direct
emphasis on assisting the homeless.
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Los Angeles County Department of
Regional Planning
(DRP)
DRP has developed a variety of planning studies
and model ordinances that support:
• Interim and Supportive Housing
• Equity Indicators Tool
• Second Dwelling Unit (Accessory Dwelling
Unit) Pilot Program
• Housing Initiatives that increase housing
choice, affordability, and livability
• Inclusionary housing ordinance.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent
units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The City participates in regional planning efforts in the County of Los Angeles in the implementation of
the ConPlan as detailed above. The City also works with the State of California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing to track reported fair housing data. The City also coordinates regional efforts in
housing, economic development, air quality, and transportation with 28 cities and unincorporated areas
of Los Angeles County through the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG).
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PR-15 Citizen Participation
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting.
A Community Engagement program was created to include social service and other stakeholder
interviews, community needs survey, and an informational public meeting Social service stakeholder
interview meetings were conducted in July 2019 at the Garvey Community Center as well as individual
sites with the following agencies (see attachment with stakeholder summary August 2019):
• West San Gabriel Valley Boys/Girls Club • Rosemead School District
• Garvey Community Center • Los Angeles County Public Health Department
• Family Promise • Salvation Army
• Los Angeles County Public Health Department • Fair Housing Rights Center
• Los Angeles County Development Authority • Family Counseling Services
• Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
In addition, a community online survey was conducted and received 83 responses. A flyer was
prepared and distributed to pertinent boards and was available on the City’s website. A summary
of the Survey responses is included in the ConPlan Appendix. A public meeting was held the City
in September 2019 to inform the public about the purpose and intent of a five-year Consolidated
Plan and to receive comments and or questions from both the public and Council.
The following documents are included within the Community Engagement Summary:
1. Stakeholder Summary
2. Community Survey Flyer
3. Community Survey Summary
4. Council Public Presentation 9-10-2019
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of Outreach Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad Citywide Notices placed in local
newspapers for Public
Meeting held on September
10, 2019
There were no
comments
none
2 Stakeholder Interviews Citywide Personal interviews with area
social services, youth
organizations, school district
and community service
agencies
Interview discussions
were held.
See Stakeholder
Summary
3 Online Community
Needs Survey
Citywide Community Survey and
promotional flyer were
created and distributed.
There were 83 survey
responses received.
Discussion topics were
facilitated: community
needs, facilities and
services.
See Community
Needs Survey
Summary
4 Public Hearings Citywide To be held in March or April
2020
TBD TBD
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
This section of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan presents an assessment of ‘housing and homeless needs’
and ‘housing and supportive service needs ‘ of people experiencing homelessness and those with special
needs. Data supporting this section primarily comes from the following sources: US Census Bureau,
California Department of Finance, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data book, Point-
in-Time (PIT) count, and the Report of Homeless Housing Gaps in the County of Los Angeles.
Each year, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) receives custom tabulations of
American Community Survey (ACS) data from the US Census Bureau. These datasets, known as the "CHAS"
data (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy), demonstrate the extent of housing problems and
housing needs, particularly for low-income households. CHAS cross-references each income category with
other data, such as, race/ethnicity, home tenure, household size, age of housing, number of vacant
housing units, and as described in the paragraph above, household problems such as:
• Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom);
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines an overcrowded unit as a unit
occupied by 1 or more persons over the age of twelve per room (excluding bathrooms and
kitchens);
• Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30 percent of gross income; and
• Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50 percent of gross income.
Data regarding housing problems, as described above, is cross-referenced with numbers of households
experiencing low income, at the following levels:
• Extremely low income: Households earning 0–30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)
• Low income: Households earning 30–50 percent of the AMI
• Moderately low income: Households earning 50–80 percent of the AMI
The data collected points to several factors related to housing needs and the impediments to meeting
these needs for City residents. Overall housing costs are a huge factor with cost burden of greater than
30 percent of average mean income impacting many low-income renters and owners. Housing costs and
overcrowding of units remain an issue for middle-income households. And in terms of racial groups most
affected by housing difficulties, Asian and Hispanic families rank the highest; this does correlate with the
City’s demographics with Asian as the largest ethnic group, followed by Hispanic.
The number of homeless individuals counted in the City is relatively low compared to the overall City
population but has increased over the past 10 years. The 91 persons counted were unsheltered, primarily
living in make-shift shelters or on the street. The majority of these are Hispanic men, however, roughly
one-third of the homeless are women.
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Elderly residents and those with disabilities related to age are identified as in need of housing services
and specialized housing. The City does provide referral assistance to social service agencies, affordable
and senior housing facilities, and rental and mortgage assistance providers.
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
HUD's Demographics Table shows that the City’s population has remained stable with very little increase
between 2009 and 2015. According to the 2015 Census, the City’s population increased by about 2 percent
from 2009 to 2015 while the number of households also increased by about 4 percent. Significantly, there
has been a change in median income with a decrease of 2 percent between 2009 and 2015.
As shown in the following tables, the most significant single issue identified in the needs assessment is
the large number of households, especially lower-income households, with severe housing cost burdens
(households paying more than 50 percent of their household income for rent and over 30 percent of their
income for homeowners.) It is important to recognize that housing affordability is essentially an equation
with two elements: (1) housing cost and (2) income. It will never be possible to successfully address the
problem by focusing solely on reducing the cost of housing through development, purchase, or rent
subsidies. It is simply too costly and there will never be enough resources available. It will also be
necessary to implement strategies to address the other half of the equation by increasing the incomes of
lower-income households so that more families can afford market rate or unsubsidized housing.
While severe housing cost burden is the major issue to be addressed, other important housing issues
include the need to provide financial assistance to homeowners for home repairs, especially for lower-
income homeowners and seniors, and financial and technical assistance to low-, moderate- and middle-
income renters seeking to become first-time homeowners.
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Population 53,764 54,615 2%
Households 14,200 14,770 4%
Median Income $45,902.00 $44,906.00 -2%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year) 2011-2015 (Most Recent Year)
Demographics
Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 3,725 3,105 3,100 1,550 3,290
Small Family Households 1,765 1,580 1,590 850 1,930
Large Family Households 465 650 830 365 565
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 840 765 825 445 960
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 579 665 340 205 340
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0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 630 660 550 245 355
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0–30%
AMI
>30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
>80–100%
AMI
Total 0–30%
AMI
>30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
>80–100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard Housing -
Lacking complete plumbing
or kitchen facilities 70 65 10 30 175 4 15 10 10 39
Severely Overcrowded -
With >1.51 people per room
(and complete kitchen and
plumbing) 200 125 115 60 500 0 15 75 20 110
Overcrowded - With 1.01-
1.5 people per room (and
none of the above
problems) 330 415 335 105 1,185 25 90 220 65 400
Housing cost burden greater
than 50% of income (and
none of the above
problems) 1,755 440 30 0 2,225 360 325 235 50 970
Housing cost burden greater
than 30% of income (and
none of the above
problems) 290 670 550 70 1,580 250 150 435 230 1,065
Zero/negative Income (and
none of the above
problems) 20 0 0 0 20 105 0 0 0 105
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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2. Housing Problems (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe
cost burden)
Renter Owner
0–30%
AMI
>30–
50%
AMI
>50–
80%
AMI
>80–
100%
AMI
Total 0–30%
AMI
>30–
50%
AMI
>50–
80%
AMI
>80–
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of four housing problems 2,355 1,050 490 195 4,090 395 445 540 145 1,525
Having none of four housing problems 460 870 1,025 525 2,880 390 735 1,045 685 2,855
Household has negative income, but none
of the other housing problems 20 0 0 0 20 105 0 0 0 105
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0–30% AMI >30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
Total 0–30% AMI >30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,405 1,030 465 2,900 235 270 465 970
Large Related 385 345 149 879 44 180 195 419
Elderly 555 210 45 810 310 125 95 530
Other 240 60 69 369 45 4 55 104
Total need by income 2,585 1,645 728 4,958 634 579 810 2,023
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0–30% AMI >30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
Total 0–30% AMI >30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,275 380 20 1,675 175 195 145 515
Large Related 350 110 4 464 40 95 50 185
Elderly 400 95 10 505 135 95 40 270
Other 210 10 4 224 35 4 30 69
Total need by income 2,235 595 38 2,868 385 389 265 1,039
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0–30%
AMI
>30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
>80–
100%
AMI
Total 0–30%
AMI
>30–50%
AMI
>50–80%
AMI
>80–
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family households 445 480 365 120 1,410 25 75 130 30 260
Multiple, unrelated family
households 95 64 100 39 298 0 30 165 60 255
Other, non-family households 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by income 540 544 469 159 1,712 25 105 295 90 515
Table 11 – Crowding Information – ½
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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Renter Owner
0–
30%
AMI
>30–
50%
AMI
>50–
80%
AMI
Total 0–
30%
AMI
>30–
50%
AMI
>50–
80%
AMI
Total
Households
with Children
Age 6 or
Younger
Present 575 500 335 1,410 55 160 215 430
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
There are approximately 5,275 households at or below 80 percent AMI that have been identified as having
one or more severe housing problems. Over 50 percent of these households are at or below 30 percent
AMI. These 2,750 households live in the lowest quality housing and are under the imminent threat of
homelessness, representing the greatest need within the non-homeless population.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
The LAHSA 2018 Point in Time Count reports 30 percent of all individuals who need emergency shelter
are victims of domestic violence; 45 percent are in transitional housing and 15 percent are in permanent
supportive housing. The 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count summary data for SPA 3 (San Gabriel
Valley, Los Angeles County) indicates there are 1,573 persons that were victims of domestic violence
and/or partner violence and 366 homeless persons fleeing from domestic and/or partner violence.
What are the most common housing problems?
The Housing Problem Tables (Tables 7 through 12) show that the most significant housing problem is cost
burden. There are 2,225 renter households and 590 homeowner households with incomes under the area
median income with a severe housing cost burden (paying more than half of their household income for
housing). In addition, there are another 1,510 renter households and 835 homeowner households with
incomes under the median income with a moderate housing cost burden (paying more than 30 percent
but less than half of their household income for housing). The City is widely recognized as a high cost
housing market. Based on HUD's indicators, overcrowding and substandard housing are minor problems
compared with housing cost burden.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
Table 9 shows that extremely low-income renter households (renter households with incomes under 30
percent AMI) are the largest group (2,585 households) affected by severe housing cost burden. Such
households are generally considered to have "worst case housing needs". There are an additional 1,645
renter households with incomes between 30–50 percent AMI with severe housing cost burden. There are
also 634 extremely low-income homeowner households with "worst case housing needs" and another
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579 homeowner households with incomes between 30–80 percent AMI who also have severe housing
cost burden.
Severe Housing Cost Burden by Income Category.
Table 10 provides data on severe housing cost burden by household type (households spending greater
than 50 percent of the household income on housing). The largest household type with severe housing
cost burden is extremely low- and very low-income "small related" renter households (1,275 and 380
households respectively). This category includes two 4-person renter households. Most of these are likely
to be single parent households with one or more children. There are also 210 extremely low-income and
10 very low-income "other" renter households with severe housing cost burden. This category includes
single person, non-elderly renter households and two or more person renter households whose members
are not related. It would be helpful if HUD were able to provide a more detailed breakdown of this
category. Extremely low- and very low-income large related renter and homeowner households
(households with 5 or more members) account for another 460 households with severe housing cost
burden. This number is higher than would be expected since large related households generally do not
have severe housing cost burden because such households have two or more income earners. Extremely
low-income elderly renter and homeowner households account for another 535 of the households with
severe housing cost burden.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially
extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters
or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families
and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that
assistance.
Extremely low-income households, roughly 3,725 households (or 25% of the City’s total households),
are cost burdened in the City and are at risk of becoming homeless. Other low income categories
exhibiting high number of households in the City include large and small family renter households
(1,575 households), and 400 elderly renter and 200 single parent households. The needs of these
categories are:
• Increase the number of 1 and 3 bedroom rental dwelling units
• Retrofit existing dwelling units to be more accessible
• Accessible public and community facilities
• Rental and childcare assistance
• Activities and programs that raise median income
• Continued fair housing practices to reduce the changes of housing discrimination
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of
the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:
Apart from the 1,775 extremely low-renter households and 3,600 homeowner households with "worst
case needs", the City does not calculate estimates of the at-risk population.
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Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of
homelessness
The lack of affordable housing, absence of rent control, severe housing cost burden, and overcrowding
are some housing characteristics linked with instability and increased risk of homelessness. Other non-
housing factors that play a role are chronic health issues, unemployment, mental health issues, substance
abuse, domestic violence, and criminal activity. Additional information is provided in the NA-40 Homeless
Needs Assessment section.
Discussion
We have not been able to find a good source of data to estimate the number and family types for victims
of domestic violence at the City level. According to the Los Angeles Housing Service Authority,
approximately 30 percent of the homeless population is made up of victims of domestic violence.
Homelessness is often precipitated by incidence of domestic abuse. Survivors of domestic violence who
have fled their homes are mainly in need of safe lodging and safety at work. Additionally, many survivors
may need basic resources such as housing, clothing, and personal items because they either depended on
their abuser for such items and/or left belongings behind upon fleeing for refuge. Other support often
needed include individual counseling, support groups, and services for children.
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
When comparing to the 2015–2020 Con Plan, where Black/African American and American Indian/Alaska
Native households had disproportionate need five years ago, today none of the ethnic categories actually
reached the level of disproportionate need. HUD defines a disproportionate need exists when any group
has a housing need that is 10 percent or higher than the jurisdiction as a whole. While housing problems
were greatest for Asian and Hispanic families, the need for decent housing was more widely spread among
all races and ethnicities, as such no one race reached a disproportionate level. Housing cost burden is the
most significant factor in the City today.
Discussion
Extremely Low Income (0-30 percent AMI): In this income category, 88 percent (3,285 people) out of all
3,725 households in the City have one or more of the four housing problems. Almost 90 percent of Asian
households, 88 percent Hispanics, and 71 percent Whites are experiencing one or more of the four
problems. Based on these figures, none of the ethnic groups reaches the 98 percent threshold (88 percent
+ 10 percent) for disproportionate need. All racial and ethnic categories, with the exception of
Black/African American and American Indian/Alaska Native, at this income level can expect to experience
one of these four needs based on their extremely low incomes. This is a significant change from the
previous Con Plan where those groups were the most affected by disproportionate need.
0%–30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,285 315 125
White 110 40 4
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 1,880 175 45
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 4 0 0
Hispanic 1,265 95 79
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than one person per room; and 4. cost burden greater than 30 percent.
Very Low Income (30–50 percent AMI): In this income category, 74 percent (2,310 people) out of all 3,105
households in the City have one or more of the four housing problems. Almost 80 percent of Asian
households and 77 percent of Hispanic households have experienced one or more housing problems.
Again, none of the ethnicities reaches the 84 percent threshold (74 percent + 10 percent) for
disproportionate need, a significant change from the 2015-2020 ConPlan.
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30%–50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,310 785 0
White 120 165 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 1,360 385 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 805 235 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than one person per room; and 4. cost burden greater than 30 percent.
Low Income (50–80 percent of AMI): In this income category, 65 percent (2,015 people) out of 3,100
households in the City has one or more of the four housing problems. Sixty six percent Asians and 43
percent of Hispanics in this income category experienced one or more of the four housing problems, while
none reaches the 75 percent threshold (65 percent + 10 percent) for disproportionate need.
50%–80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,015 1,085 0
White 120 95 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 1,240 630 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 580 345 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than one person per room; and 4. cost burden greater than 30 percent.
Middle Income (80–100 percent of AMI): In this income category, 41 percent (640 people) out of all 1,550
households in the City have one or more of the four housing problems. Forty percent Asians and 43
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percent of Hispanics in this income category experienced one or more of the four housing problems and
none reaches the 51 percent threshold (41 percent + 10 percent) for disproportionate need.
80%–100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 640 910 0
White 45 55 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 360 525 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 235 310 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing facilities;
3. more than one person per room; and 4. cost burden greater than 30 percent.
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205
(b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
An estimated 12 percent of the total households in the City have severe housing problems; however, a
larger problem is household cost burden shown in section NA-25. The percentage of Asian households
having disproportionately greater housing problems than other races has significantly increased over the
past five years (see below tables). They are joined by Hispanic households in the low- and middle-income
categories.
Discussion
Extremely Low Income (0-30 percent AMI): In this income category, 2,750 or 74 percent of all 3,725
households in the jurisdiction as a whole has one or more of the four housing problems. An estimated 80
percent of Hispanics, 71 percent of Asians, and 50 percent of Whites at this income level experience one
or more of the four problems. However, none reaches the 84 percent threshold (74 percent + 10 percent)
for disproportionate need.
0%–30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,750 850 125
White 80 75 4
Black/African American 0 0 0
Asian 1,475 570 45
American Indian/Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 4 0
Hispanic 1,165 195 79
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than 1.5 persons per room; and 4. cost burden over 50 percent.
Very Low Income (30–50 percent AMI): In this income category, 1,495 or 48 percent of all 3,105
households in the jurisdiction as a whole has one or more of the four housing problems. Over 60 percent
of Asians and 33 percent of Hispanic households at this income level experience one or more of the four
severe housing problems. Asians exceed the 48 percent average and reach the 58 percent threshold (48
percent + 10 percent) for disproportionate need.
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30%–50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,495 1,605 0
White 65 220 0
Black/African American 0 0 0
Asian 920 825 0
American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 495 550 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than 1.5 persons per room; and 4. cost burden over 50 percent.
Low Income (50–80 percent of AMI): In this income category, 1,030 or 33 percent of all 3,100 households
in the jurisdiction as a whole has one or more of the four housing problems. An estimated 66 percent
Asian and 36 percent Hispanic households in this income category experienced one or more of the four
housing problems. Only the Asian households reached the 43 percent threshold (33 percent + 10 percent)
for disproportionate need.
50%–80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,030 2,070 0
White 15 205 0
Black/African American 0 0 0
Asian 630 1,245 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 0 10 0
Hispanic 370 565 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are: 1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than 1.5 persons per room; and 4. cost burden over 50 percent.
Middle Income (80–100 percent of AMI): In this income category, 340 or 22 percent of the 1,550
households in the jurisdiction as a whole has one or more of the four housing problems. Forty seven
percent of Asian and 44 percent of Hispanic households in this income category experienced one or more
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of the four housing problems and reached the 32 percent threshold (32 percent + 10 percent) for
disproportionate need.
80%–100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 340 1,210 0
White 29 65 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 160 730 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 150 395 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:1. lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. lacks complete plumbing
facilities; 3. more than 1.5 persons per room; and 4. cost burden over 50 percent.
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
Homeowner and renters in the City are more likely to be severely cost burdened—paying more than 50
percent of their household income on housing costs. Hispanic and Asian families are the two largest ethnic
groups having both housing cost burden and disproportionate need issues.
Discussion:
Severe Housing Cost Burden: An additional 27 percent of all City households experienced a severe housing
cost burden by paying more than 50 percent of household income for housing. Asians (28 percent) and
Hispanics (30 percent) experienced severe housing cost burden when compared with Whites (15 percent).
Moderate Housing Cost Burden: Approximately 24 percent of all City households experienced a moderate
housing cost burden, paying 30-50 percent AMI of household income for housing. Only Pacific Islanders
experienced a disproportionate need (60 percent or 15 out of 25), however, 26 percent Asians, 23 percent
Hispanic and 19 percent White households experienced severe housing cost burden.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30–50% >50% No/negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 7,025 3,595 4,000 160
White 735 205 165 14
Black/African American 30 0 0 0
Asian 3,970 2,230 2,390 50
American Indian, Alaska
Native 40 10 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 15 0 0
Hispanic 2,200 1,080 1,405 95
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)
Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need
than the needs of that income category as a whole?
As shown in the previous tables, although not disproportionate by HUD's standards, higher percentages
of Asian and Hispanic households tend to experience severe housing cost burden due to their lower than
average incomes.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
All races and ethnicities in the City experience cost burden or other housing problems, particularly Asian
and Hispanic ethnicities. Other housing problems include difficulty affording or obtaining a mortgage,
racial discrimination when searching for scarce rental housing, and a continued presence or existence of
high concentrations of both minorities and low-income households and individuals which could translate
into future discriminatory practices. Community engagement initiatives detailed several solutions for
housing problems that could include create additional opportunities for short-term living spaces and or
transitional housing for those at-risk of homelessness, provide land use policies that support short-term
and or transitional housing, and create a heightened awareness of homeless issues and housing needs
with the City’s landlords.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
Racial and ethnic minorities are spread through the community with no large concentration in just one
area of the City. The largest demographic race in the City, as indicated on the map highlighted in blue
below, is Asian. The purple areas are a mix of primarily Hispanic and Asian ethnicities.
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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
provides rental unit assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The
primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0-50 percent of Median Income) individuals
and households in making rents affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public
housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas
and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There are a total of
21,087 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 1,138 are assigned to the elderly, 184 to homeless
individuals, and 534 to disabled individuals. Specifically, Rosemead annually receives 320 housing
vouchers. The largest percentage of Voucher recipients, outside of Whites, is African American individuals.
Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of
units
vouchers
in use 0 253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163 59
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (Public Information Center)
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home
Transition
Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual
Income 0 14,341 13,522 14,839 15,746 14,816 14,829 17,842
Average length
of stay 0 6 8 8 0 8 0 6
Average
Household size 0 3 2 2 2 2 1 4
# Homeless at
admission 0 0 0 184 0 42 142 0
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Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62) 0 48 1,138 6,753 15 6,670 38 2
# of Disabled
Families 0 40 534 4,416 17 4,269 83 16
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features 0 253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (Public Information Center)
Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 148 1,710 10,344 33 10,071 80 120 40
Black/African
American 0 60 1,035 8,432 12 8,188 179 38 15
Asian 0 8 120 2,181 1 2,173 3 1 3
American
Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 11 76 1 67 6 2 0
Pacific
Islander 0 37 7 54 0 51 0 2 1
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (Public Information Center)
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
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Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 124 1,121 7,293 11 7,122 40 105 15
Not
Hispanic 0 129 1,762 13,794 36 13,428 228 58 44
Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (Public Information Center)
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the
waiting list for accessible units:
The City does not have a Housing Authority. LACDA serves the City and provides Section 8 assistance to
the residents.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
According to HUD data, the LACDA and service providers should place higher priority on increasing earning
capacity and greater housing affordability for African American and Hispanic populations. However,
program participants continue to lack adequate access to employment opportunities that will enable
them to achieve higher incomes and affordable childcare. Enhancing economic opportunities within the
area is a critical need of public housing and Section 8 HCV program participants.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
The 2012-2021 City of Rosemead Housing Element states, “In 2012, there was housing growth that came
in the form of smaller infill projects located within established neighborhoods and oriented toward
moderate and above moderate-income households. At the same time, the City is almost completely built-
out, and opportunities for larger-scale housing developments are limited. In light of these conditions and
trends, the City is focused on providing a diversity of housing options by:
• Encouraging infill development and recycling of underutilized land;
• Encouraging housing production through mixed-use development;
• Expanding homeownership; and,
• Maintaining and upgrading the existing housing stock.”
Monthly rental rates in the City are steadily increasing for one, two, and three bedroom apartments
however rates for four-bedroom units have dramatically increased 25 percent over the last two years. For
a family of four in the City who make less than 30 percent of the median household income, an affordable
rent is $782 per month. The median gross rent in the City is currently $1,233 per month. The gap of
affordability is roughly $450 for extremely low-income households.
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Discussion
Over the next five years, LACDA will continue to provide rental assistance to City residents through the
Federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
Introduction:
Homelessness can be defined as the absence of a safe, decent, and stable place to live. A person who has
no such place to live stays wherever he or she can find space—an emergency shelter, an abandoned
building, a car, an alley, or other place not meant for human habitation. As with most communities, the
extent of homelessness in the City of Rosemead is not always readily apparent. The long term "chronically"
homeless that are seen every day on the streets are only a small portion of a much larger population of
homeless. The rest are families and individuals who find themselves without a place to live for a period of
time. According to LAHSA, the homeless population is a diverse mix of young and old, families with
children, couples, and single people. The City is committed to assisting all homeless persons. Because
there are no shelters in the City, the homeless population live in unsheltered places, according to LAHSA.
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Table 26 – Homeless Needs Assessment
Source: LAHSA Continuum of Care 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness
each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories
for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
Due to the lack of information from the Census, the information concerning the nature and extent of
homelessness in the City comes from an analysis of secondary research sources (such as Federal, State,
and local agencies; national non-profit organizations; etc.).
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of homeless persons, Point-In-Time surveys (PIT survey)
place the number at 91. Within the City, factors such as increasing housing costs, rising unemployment
rates, and low wages conspire to keep homelessness a problem in the San Gabriel Valley. Putting an end
to homelessness depends on the circumstances faced by an individual or family. Some individuals have
long-term needs that require a permanent housing subsidy and supportive services, while others are
homeless for a short period due to an emergency circumstance and may only require shorter-term
interventions.
Homeless Point-In-Time Count, City of Rosemead
Number Percent
Sheltered 0
Unsheltered 91
Persons in Cars 5 5%
Persons in Vans 5 5%
Persons in RVs or Campers 8 9%
Persons in Tents 5 5%
Persons in Makeshift
Shelters 43 47%
Persons on the Street 25 27%
Total 91 100%
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For persons who are chronically homeless, ending their homelessness requires the development of more
permanent supportive housing units. This type of care ensures that people are not cycling in and out of
costly emergency services such as shelters, jails, and emergency rooms that produce little or poor results
in ending homelessness. For persons who are homeless for short periods of time, housing stability is best
achieved through a combination of activities including rental subsidies, transitional housing, the
production of more affordable housing units for persons earning 0-30 percent HUD Area Median Family
Income (HAMFI), and programs that offer continuing education and career development for
advancement.
This Con Plan calls for continued examination of data and characteristics to more fully understand the
extent of homelessness in the City. Based on available funds, number of inquiries for services, and number
of homeless people in need of service, the City partners with social service agencies for needed homeless
services. These services are provided to help families avoid becoming homeless, assist agencies in reaching
out to homeless persons and assess the individual needs of the homeless person. In addition, the agencies
address housing needs of homeless persons, and assist homeless persons to make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living.
Nature and Extent of Homelessness:
The PIT survey of homeless individuals in the City indicates that the homeless population is primarily male
adults (25–54 years old) of Hispanic ethnicity, followed by White individuals. While the population of
males is the highest, a significant number (35.2 percent) of those counted are female. The PIT survey also
indicated that none of the homeless persons accounted for were sheltered.
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Table 27— Point in Time Count
Source: LAHSA Continuum of Care 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and
the families of veterans.
PIT surveys conducted by LAHSA indicate that of the total homeless populations, eight percent of those
are children under 18 years old. There is no data regarding the number of veterans and their families.
Unfortunately, the US Census Bureau does not produce counts of the population experiencing
homelessness.
Though the exact number of homeless at any given time is not clear, the City has prepared its staff to refer
inquiries to the Community Development Department, Housing Services Division, who will respond to the
homeless in a positive way to ensure that their needs are met. The City's Housing Services Division staff
will refer those experiencing homelessness to an agency or provider to meet their immediate needs.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
Due to the lack of information from the Census, the information concerning the nature and extent of
homelessness in the City comes from an analysis of secondary research sources (such as Federal, State,
and local agencies; national non-profit organizations; etc.) and data collected at one Point-In-Time (PIT)
count. The PIT reveals that the largest ethnic group experiencing homelessness is Hispanic (46.2 percent)
followed by White (27.5 percent) and Black/African American (22 percent) individuals.
City of Rosemead 2019 PIT Count Survey
Number Percent
Gender
Male 58 63.7%
Female 32 35.2%
Transgender 1 11.1%
Gender Non-conforming 0 0.0%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino 42 46.2%
Black/African-American 20 22.0%
White 25 27.5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 2.2%
Asian 1 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Multi-Racial/Other 1 1.1%
Age
Under 18 7 7.7%
18-24 4 4.4%
25-54 58 63.7%
55-61 16 17.6%
62+ 6 6.6%
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Homelessness in the City is largely driven by the extremely low incomes of adults, combined with
disconnectedness to appropriate systems of support (e.g. ranging from family and friend support to
professional support that promote physical and behavioral health). On a per capita basis, the rate of
homelessness in the City is low compared to other cities of the same size. This is attributed to the
willingness of family to double up or provide temporary residence to those who fall on hard times.
While homelessness exists in the City, it is most often visible along the highways and under freeways.
Operation Healthy Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless residents of the San
Gabriel Valley, partnered with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Services Team to clean up the
homeless encampment near River Avenue in the City and the nearby stretches of the riverbed. The Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health provides volunteers free Hepatitis A vaccinations in light of the
outbreak reported across Southern California in September 2017. Other pockets of homeless encampments
include the Rubio and Alhambra Wash, and Rio Hondo River. The City’s Community Development
Department, Housing Services Division responds to calls and concerns over homeless in a positive way to
ensure that their needs are met.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
The PIT (Point-In-Time) survey revealed that none of the homeless individuals were sheltered. Currently,
the City of Rosemead does not provide supportive services to the homeless through formal programs.
However, the City does refer homeless individuals and families to the following shelters for temporary
transitional housing and or support services:
• Catholic Rainbow Outreach—drug recovery program (Men)
• Operation Healthy Hearts—provides hot meals, take-out food, clothing, rides to mobile showers,
hygiene kits and more to homeless people in the City and in South El Monte area.
• Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley—emergency shelter (Families)
• Anne Douglas Center for Women, Los Angeles Women Mission—transitional housing
• Salvation Army/Bell Shelter—drug recovery programs and halfway house (Men & Women)
• Salvation Army Hospitality House—emergency shelter (Homeless Victims)
• Salvation Army Transitional Living Center—transitional & full services (Women & Children of
Domestic Violence)
• The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross—emergency shelter Homeless
Victims of Disaster)
• YWCA (Wings)—transitional & full services (Women & Children of Domestic Violence)
In addition, the following support services are available to City residents through the following agencies
and service providers:
• 211 LA County—referral service
• Down Payment Assistance Program—purchase of first home
• Fair Housing Services—landlord/tenant information and assistance
• Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA)—referral service
• People for People—food and clothing
• Senior Nutrition Program—nutritious meals
• Southern California Housing Rights Center—fair housing and tenant services
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If an individual or family is unable to be assisted immediately by one of the previously mentioned
organizations, they are referred to the Information Line organization (211 LA County) in order to be able
to access either the Los Angeles County Voucher Program or other non-local shelters.
Overall, the City has not experienced an overwhelming population increase of homeless persons, however
there has been an increase of homeless within the City, but the City has not experienced an outpouring
of public concern to provide additional services within its boundaries. Awkward sentence Social service
agencies and providers within the City and adjacent communities (where nearly all major services are
provided) have not expressed that there is an extraordinary need to provide emergency shelters within
the City, as adequate facilities are available nearby and are not always filled to capacity.
Discussion:
The PIT survey, conducted on January 22, 2019, counted 91 unsheltered homeless individuals, significantly
higher than in 2015 where the number of unsheltered homeless was 23 individuals.
Based on all the counts conducted within the City, unsheltered homelessness within the City has remained
low relative to the overall population but has increased nearly threefold with all the individuals found in
unsheltered situations.
In response to homelessness, the City refers inquiries to the Community Development Department,
Housing Services Division, who responds to homeless calls in a positive way to ensure that their needs are
met. The City's Housing Services Division has provided its staff with instructions to direct the needy and
homeless to appropriate agencies or providers. On average, there are five or less requests for assistance
per year.
The Los Angeles Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A.CADA) was consulted as part of the public outreach
process. L.A.CADA provides transitional and supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance
abuse. This organization continues to have a growing need to supply housing for its clients. They intend
to continue to grow their capacity to serve families recovering from alcohol and drug abuse throughout
Los Angeles County. The El Monte Access Center also provides employment assistance, information and
referrals for housing placement and rapid re-housing services for homeless or at-risk of homeless.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
Introduction:
The population in the City is aging at a very slow rate. Over the past seven years, the over 65 years of age
population shows an estimated increase of 2.4 percent. The number of large households of five or more
people makeup roughly nine percent and has not changed from 2000 to 2010. Single parent households
makeup an estimated 26 percent which is higher than the County at 22 percent. According to the 2013–
2017 ACS data, there are close to 10,172 persons living with disabilities.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Persons age 65 and over account for 16.1 percent of the total population and represents an increase in
the total percent (+ 2.4 percent) of persons in this age group since the 2010 Census. Rising concerns about
the cost of Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal entitlement programs threaten housing
stability and appropriate in-home health care for the elderly and frail elderly. The need to forge public-
private partnerships to deliver services and housing to the elderly has become increasingly important.
This is due to a number of issues including the growth in the elderly population, the shrinking supply of
affordable housing, and the continued departure from institutionalization and toward community-based
care.
Persons with Disabilities
According to the 2013–2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates, a total of 10,171 of
community residents in the City reported being limited in some activity due to a physical impairment or
health problem. The most common problems reported were limited activity due to ambulatory issues,
followed by difficulty living alone. Persons with mobility limitations and those with self-care needs
represent the largest percentage of disabled persons in need of supportive and accessible housing in the
City. Persons with a mobility limitation require housing units with special features such as wider doorways,
ramps, elevators for multiple story units, modified cabinets, plumbing, and lighting as well as close
proximity to public transportation. Persons with a self-care limitation require supportive housing services
to assist with bathing, food preparation, and household maintenance.
Large Families
Large families (that is, those having five or more members) also represent a special housing need because
they require larger units than the market normally provides and because larger units generally cost more.
The number of large family households has decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010 but is still relatively
high with 30 percent of the total in the City. Thus, large families can be caught in a bind because the units
they can afford are too small to provide adequate space.
Table 28- Percentage of Elderly
Source: 2010; 2013-2017 ACS 5-Year Estimate
Elderly
Age 2010 2017
65–74 6.90% 8.40%
75–84 4.70% 4.80%
85 and older 2.10% 2.90%
Total % 13.70% 16.10%
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Table 29 – Disability by Type
Source: 2013-2017 ACS 5-Year Estimate www.hudexchange.info/resource/4848/affh-data-documentation
Note: All % represent a share of the total population within a jurisdiction or region
Table 30—Large Households
Source: 2000 and 2010 Census
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs
determined?
The County manages a total of 44,504 shelter, permanent supportive and/or rapid rehousing beds. Service
Planning Area (SPA) 3 operates, through different agencies, 4,691 beds most of which are within
permanent supporting housing units. Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing
includes Tenant-Based Projects, in which the Housing Authority (LACDA) provides vouchers to individuals
or families directly.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible
Metropolitan Statistical Area:
Information on City residents diagnosed with HIV/AIDS is difficult to identify. Most agencies do not break
the information down by cities, but by Service Planning Areas.
The following is a list of the agencies the City contacted that specialize in AIDS and related diseases: County
of Los Angeles; Health Department County of Los Angeles; Department of HIV Epidemiology; Center and
Disability by Type
City of Rosemead
(CDBG, HOME)
(Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Anaheim, CA) Region
Disability Type # % # %
Hearing difficulty 1,197 2.34% 303,390 2.52%
Vision difficulty 905 1.77% 227,927 1.90%
Cognitive difficulty 1,675 3.27% 445,175 3.70%
Ambulatory difficulty 2,548 4.98% 641,347 5.34%
Self-care difficulty 1,535 3.00% 312,961 2.60%
Independent living difficulty 2,312 4.52% 496,105 4.13%
Totals 10,172 2,426,105
Large Households in 2000 and 2010
2000 2010
Number % Number %
5 persons households 1,923 13.8% 1,869 13.1%
6 persons households 1,234 8.9% 1,122 7.9%
7 or more persons households 1,365 9.8% 1,322 9.3%
Total % 32.5% 30.3%
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Project Health Facility United States Department of Health and Human Services; and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
These agencies were able to confirm that there is a small percentage of people in the City that have been
infected with HIV/AIDS. However, they were not able to identify the exact number. Out of the small
percentage of people with HIV/AIDS residing in the City, it is unknown how many of them, if any, need
supportive housing.
The organizations and facilities listed below offered services to persons diagnosed with AIDS and related
diseases who reside in the City.
• L.A.CADA provides AIDS awareness and HIV outreach programs; and
• Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs (SCADP) offers services for people living with AIDS
or HIV.
Discussion:
See discussion in this section.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
How were these needs determined?
The City provides a number of public facilities available for citizens, including parks, community centers,
swimming pools, tennis courts and the County Library. There is a need for public facilities that serve
populations with special needs and for facilities that bring public services as described in this section into
the communities where they are most needed. The Community Needs Survey respondents prioritized
youth centers and parks and recreation improvements. Additionally, the City Council has prioritized
economic development and plans to fund future commercial property façade improvement project work.
How were these needs determined?
Meetings with City Council and staff, online Community Needs Survey, and stakeholder interviews.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
The recent Community Needs Survey reveals the following priority in public facilities:
• Safe routes to school including crosswalks and sidewalks particularly on streets around schools,
commercial corridors; and
• Street improvements in LMI neighborhoods as well as accessible sidewalks and curbing.
How were these needs determined?
Meetings with City Council and staff, City engineer, online Community Needs Survey, and stakeholder
interviews.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
The City requires the assistance of social services, especially given the current poverty rate of over 16
percent. Furthermore, 27 percent of all City households experience severe housing cost burden, paying
more than 50 percent of their household income on housing costs.
According to the data and analysis in the Needs Assessment (NA) section, the following services may be
needed:
• Homeless prevention services
• Services for children and at-risk youth
• Affordable housing to combat the cost burden problems
• Assistance for the homeless Hispanic individuals
• Financial literacy
• Advanced education
• Job/employment training to increase earning capacity to be able to afford housing costs and
essential services
Needs were determined through consultation with service providers. The following are the high priority
needs from the survey:
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• Neighborhood crime prevention programs
• Parks and recreation programs
• Programs for at-risk youth
Priority service needs determined by local and regional service stakeholder agencies include:
• Workforce development and skills training
• Increased number of service providers and operational money
• Assistance getting children safely to school if parents are working
• Resource guide for families needing assistance i.e. rental assistance, house maintenance,
literacy, language classes, and childcare
• Decent, affordable after school care
• Decrease the time it takes to receive needed services
How were these needs determined?
Needs were determined through the online survey, stakeholder interviews, specifically consultation with
Garvey School District, Garvey Community Center, Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley, County
of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Los Angeles
Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Los Angeles County Public Health Department, and Los Angeles
Homeless Services Authority.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
The City's housing market is very strong and high cost, both for rental housing and for ownership housing.
Home sales prices have largely recovered from the 2009 Great Recession. The median home sales price
has increased to $635,000 . Rents have reached a median rent of $1,597, however current online research
for housing sales and rent values indicate a three percent increase from those figures. While this is a
positive for homeowners and the housing industry as a whole, this is potentially negative for low-income
renters and prospective homebuyers.
The tables in the next few pages provide additional data mostly provided by HUD from the American
Community Survey on the cost and other characteristics of the City's housing stock.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
Single-Family Housing (1–4 units): The City was developed primarily in the 1950's. The City, prior to
development, was an agricultural community that converted to a bedroom community nearly overnight
in the 1950s post-war. As shown in Table 31, The City now consists of 15,580 housing units. The data
provided by the 2011-2015 ACS 5-Year Estimates shows that nearly 74 percent of the City's total housing
stock is in one-unit detached structures. In addition, one-unit attached structures make up about 13
percent of the City's housing stock.
Multi-Family Housing (5+ units): About eight percent of the City's housing stock is located in multi-family
buildings with about four percent in smaller buildings (5–19 units) and four percent in larger buildings
(20+ units).
Unit Sizes: Overall, about 7,285 of the City's housing units have three or more bedrooms, 5,450 have two
bedrooms, 1,825 have one bedroom and 210 are 0-bedroom units. On average, owner-occupied units
tend to be larger than renter-occupied units. Only 32 percent of the renter-occupied units have three or
more bedrooms while 69 percent of owner-occupied units have three or more bedrooms.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 11,465 74%
1-unit attached structure 2,005 13%
2–4 units 575 4%
5–19 units 660 4%
20 or more units 620 4%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 255 2%
Total 15,580 100%
Table 31– Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 25 0% 185 2%
1 bedroom 345 5% 1,480 19%
2 bedrooms 1,785 26% 3,665 46%
3 or more bedrooms 4,720 69% 2,565 32%
Total 6,875 100% 7,895 99%
Table 32 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: LAHSA Continuum of Care 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal,
state, and local programs.
The City works with LACDA to provide rental assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8
Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50 percent of MFI)
persons and households in making rents affordable. Currently, there is a lengthy waiting list for the Section
8 Program with an average 7 to 10 years wait, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting
list in sequence, based upon date of preliminary application and voucher availability.
The City has two apartment complexes for low-income seniors making below 40 percent of the median
income with a total of 123 units and two 3-bedroom single family homes for low- to moderate-income
families. There is a waiting list for both senior apartment complexes.
The City has also provided housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance to low- to moderate-income
homeowners since the inception of the CDBG and HOME programs.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any
reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
There are four housing developments, containing 125 units, that have received mortgage assistance with
the help of federal, state, or local funds. The four developments are Angelus Senior Apartments, Garvey
Senior Apartments, and two (3-bedroom) single family rental homes. All four developments are expected
to remain as part of the City’s affordable housing inventory.
Angelus Senior Apartments (51 units)
The Angelus Senior Apartments 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 income limits are reviewed every year and are
subject to change without prior notice. There is no risk of conversion until February 7, 2050.
Garvey Senior Apartments (72 units)
The Garvey Senior Apartment was completed in 2002 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation. It consists of 64 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units. 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 income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice.
There is no risk of conversion until October 30, 2057.
Two (3-Bedroom) Single Family Rental Homes
The Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) entered into agreements with the Housing
Authority of the County of Los Angeles (now known as the Los Angeles County Development Authority)
for the purchase of two (3- bedroom) single family rental properties in the City. Both homes were
purchased using the 15 percent Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds
as required under the HOME entitlement grant from funding years 2007 through 2011. As a result, the
City approved two separate 0 percent deferred payment loans. Both properties are restricted as rental
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property for low- to moderate-income households and are subject to a 55 year affordability covenant until
May 2063 and March 2066, respectively.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
The availability of housing units does not fit the current housing needs for LMI households in the City. The
City still faces significant shortages of rental and homeownership units that are affordable to extremely
low-, low-, middle-, and even moderate-income households (especially families with children, persons
with disabilities, and permanent housing for the homeless). Additionally, wait-lists for both elderly and/or
accessible family units are eight years plus, further reflecting the lack of affordable housing.
Discussion
See above.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
Introduction
The following tables in MA-15 show the cost of housing including rent, home value, and income as it
relates to housing affordability. There is a shortage of housing at all income levels in the City. Fair Market
Rents are fairly high for the area and current HUD HOME rental limits do not meet the fair market value.
As the number of bedrooms in a unit increases, affordability becomes harder to achieve for larger
households. The median home cost provided by HUD seems to be lower than today’s actual median home
price.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Median Home Value $463,600 $442,600 (5%)
Median Contract Rent $989 $1,100 $11%
Table 33 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year); 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Years)
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 769 9.7%
$500–999 2,415 30.6%
$1,000–1,499 3,535 44.8%
$1,500–1,999 1,015 12.9%
$2,000 or more 174 2.2%
Total 7,908 100.2%
Table 34 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 400 No Data
50% HAMFI 1,610 225
80% HAMFI 5,645 484
100% HAMFI No Data 943
Total 7,655 1,652
Table 23 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent $1,158 $1,384 $1,791 $2,401 $2,641
High HOME Rent $1,158 $1,253 $1,506 $1,730 $1,911
Low HOME Rent $913 $979 $1,175 $1,357 $1,515
Table 36 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rent Limits
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Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
There is a shortage of housing at all income levels in the City. The current tight homeownership market
has put further pressure on the rental market. Despite historically low mortgage interest rates, many
households who would normally be seeking to buy are unable to do so due to the low number of available
homes and strict lending standards. Because most renters cannot afford housing costs, they remain in the
rental market, despite experiencing increasing local rent costs. The homeless population is also in need of
permanent affordable housing.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Given the City's growing population and desirability as a place to live, the high cost of new construction
and the drastic reduction in the amount of funding available for subsidized housing development, it is
expected that housing affordability will remain a concern over the next five years.
Neighborhood revitalization through rehabilitation or replacement of existing, lower value housing stock
is a significant political and administrative priority in the City and an emphasis in this Con Plan. This is
resulting in a focused effort in terms of funding, human resources, and working with market-rate
development proposals. In the mid- to long-term and within the next five years, this will result in an
increase in home values and a decrease in the availability of affordable rental housing. Home costs
provided in Table 33 show a median home price of $442,600 (2015 ACS data), however, the median home
price listed on BestPlaces.com is $635,000. This is verified by looking at HdL Data.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your
strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
Fair Market Rents are fairly high for the area and HOME rent limits do not meet the fair market value as
the number of bedrooms increase, making affordability harder to achieve for larger households. Overall,
this mismatch shows that affordability will continue to be a priority for the area.
Discussion
See above.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)
Introduction
Substandard housing is defined as structurally unsound, violates the City's building codes, overcrowded,
has incomplete plumbing, or does not meet the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards.
Substandard housing which is suitable for rehabilitation is defined as housing which, in its current
condition, has deficiencies ranging from minor violations of the City building codes to major health and/or
safety violations. Nevertheless, substandard housing, can be economically remedied where the necessary
hard cost of the rehabilitation work does not exceed 75 percent of the replacement value of the property.
Where rehabilitation exceeds 75 percent of the replacement costs, demolition would be considered. All
potential rehabilitation projects are reviewed on a case by case basis and assess both the condition of the
property and the owner's own ability to finance the repairs. The City does not fund the rehabilitation of
investment rental properties.
Condition of Housing
The data on condition of units is limited to four housing conditions: 1) lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2)
lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3) more than one person per room, and 4) cost burden greater than 30
percent.
Age of Housing and Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Many of the City’s housing units are likely to contain lead paint and/or need other repairs due to the age
of the structure. About eighty percent of the City’s housing stock was built before 1980, which means they
are at potential risk for lead-based paint hazards (lead-based paint was banned in 1978). Furthermore, 8
percent of the pre-1980 owner-occupied housing and 3 percent of the pre-1980 renter-occupied housing
units have children present.
Vacant and Abandoned Housing
The overall vacancy rate for the City’s housing units has decreased since 2010 from 4.9 percent to 3.1
percent. The vacancy rate for rental properties is even lower (2.0 percent). Stakeholders in the community
and area agencies stated there is a shortage of available housing units affordable to LMI households.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 2,660 39% 4,580 58%
With two selected Conditions 300 4% 1,210 15%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 15 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 4 0%
No selected Conditions 3,915 57% 2,085 26%
Total 6,875 100% 7,894 99%
Table 37- Condition of Units
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 375 5% 280 4%
1980–1999 1,060 15% 1,270 16%
1950–1979 3,185 46% 3,920 50%
Before 1950 2,255 33% 2,435 31%
Total 6,875 99% 7,905 101%
Table 38 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 5,440 79% 6,355 80%
Housing Units built before 1980 with children present 560 8% 210 3%
Table 39 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children Present)
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 0 0 854
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 0 0 0
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 40 - Vacant Units
2013-2017 ACS 5-Year Estimates
0-No Data Available
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Roughly 76 percent of the City’s housing stock was built before 1980 (11,795 units) and many of these
units are now in need of significant repairs or updating. Many of the City’s owner-occupied housing units
are occupied by lower income or retired seniors who cannot afford to make needed repairs or who need
to make accessibility improvements to enable them to stay in their homes. With rents increasing, owners
of most investor-owned rental housing are able to obtain private financing to make the needed repairs
without financial assistance. For older investor-owned rental housing in lower rent neighborhoods,
additional financial assistance may be needed.
Homes built prior to 1950 - 33 percent are owner-occupied units and 31 percent are renter–
occupied
Homes built between 1950 and 1979 - 46 percent are owner-occupied units and 50 percent are
renter-occupied
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Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP
Hazards
There are 11,795 units built prior to 1980 which is approximately 76 percent of all housing units and
therefore may have lead based paint hazards. Of the 11,795, it is estimated that 7,926 are LMI (since 67.2
percent of households are LMI). HUD supplied data indicating that there is a total of 770 housing units
occupied by families with children that were built prior to 1980. It is estimated that 517 of these are LMI
(since 67.2 percent of households are LMI).
Discussion
See above.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
There are no public-owned housing projects located in the City. The LACDA provides rental assistance to
the City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program
is to assist low-income (0 to 50 percent of MFI) persons and households in making rents affordable. There
is currently a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with the average 7 to 10 years wait, if not
longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date of preliminary
application and voucher availability.
There are four (4) housing developments that have received mortgage assistance with the help of federal,
state, or local funds. The four (4) developments are the Angelus Senior Apartments, the Garvey Senior
Apartments, and two 3-Bedroom Rental units.
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available 0 261 2,962 21,798 1 21,797 1,264 1,357 558
# of
accessible
units
Table 41 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (Public Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-Year and Nursing Home Transition
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
Although there are no public housing units, there are several affordable housing developments.
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 percent of the area
median income adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to
change without prior notice. The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the
ConPlan. As previously mentioned, the earliest possible conversion date for the Angeles Senior Apartment
is February 7, 2050.
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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-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units. 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 percent of the area median income adjusted for household
size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior notice. The risk
of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the ConPlan. As previously mentioned, the
earliest possible conversion date for the Garvey Senior Apartment is October 30, 2057.
Two 3- Bedroom Single Family Homes
During the FY 2007–2008 and FY 2010–2011, the City entered into agreements with RHCDC for the
production of affordable housing using the 15 percent CHDO set-aside funding as required under the
HOME entitlement grant. As a result, the City approved two separate 0 percent deferred payment loans
funded by the HOME CHDO Set-Aside Fund to the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation for
the purchase of two–3-bedroom rental properties in the City. 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.
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those
that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
While the above units are privately owned, since they are subsidized, each individual unit must be held to
HUD standards for public unit inspection processes. The City works with the LACDA, who provides rental
assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this
program is to assist low-income (0 to 50 percent 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
7 to 10 years, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date
of preliminary application and Voucher availability.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Does not apply
Table 24 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
There are no public housing units in the City.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and
moderate-income families residing in public housing:
This does not apply.
Discussion
See above.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
The needs of the homeless and how the City responds to those needs are identified and discussed in this
section. Numerous organizations citywide (in Rosemead) provide facilities, shelters, counseling services,
food and nutrition and healthcare services to persons who are homeless or near homelessness. The City
has a detailed list of these shelters and services for referral of homeless individuals and families.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive
Housing Beds
Year Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow
Beds
Current &
New
Current &
New
Under
Development
Households with
Adult(s) and Child(ren)
0 0 0 0 0
Households with Only
Adults
0 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless
Households
0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 00 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0
Table 43 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
Based on available funds, number of service inquiries, and number of people in need, the City either
directly provides service or partners with social service agencies to provide the following supportive
services: 1) 211 LA County - referral service; 2) City of Rosemead Housing Division-Down Payment
Assistance Program; 3) Fair Housing Services - landlord/tenant information and assistance, 3) Family
Promise - support services, and 4) LAHSA provides referral services called “People for People” - food and
clothing. The City also funds a Senior Nutrition Program providing nutritious meals for age qualified
residents.
If an individual or family is unable to be assisted immediately by one of the previously mentioned
organizations, they are referred to the 211 Info Line organization in order to be able to access either the
Los Angeles County Voucher Program or other non-local shelters. Overall, the City has not experienced an
overwhelming population of homeless persons and has not experienced an outpouring of public concern
to provide additional services within its boundaries. Social service agencies and providers within the City
and adjacent communities (where nearly all major services are provided) have not expressed that there
is an extraordinary need to provide emergency shelters within the City boundaries, as adequate facilities
are available nearby and are not always filled to capacity.
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List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically
homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and
unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery
Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and
services specifically address the needs of these populations.
Based on available funds, number of inquiries for services, and number of people in need of service, the
City either provides or partners with social service agencies to provide the following supportive service:
Agency Name Service Provided Housing focus
Pacific Clinics Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Counseling
Outreach to mentally ill homes
individuals, provide temporary
housing and housing support
services
Garvey Senior Housing 74 Senior housing apartments Participates in Low-Income tax
credits, so some of the units are
rented below market value,
accepts housing vouchers
City Ride Transportation assistance for
Seniors or persons with
disabilities
Reduced cost for Dial a Ride,
permitted taxi rides and free
DASH bus rides
Rosemead Down Payment
Assistance Program
Assistance with purchase of
first home
City program for low-moderate
income households with loan
for up to 20% down payment
for first home purchase
Housing Rights Center Fair Housing Resources Promote fair housing through
advocacy, education and
litigation. Provides landlord –
tenant counseling, housing
counseling, investigates housing
discrimination complaints.
Housing Authority County of
Los Angeles
Rental Assistance Resident Services, Section 8
housing vouchers, homeless
initiatives
Garvey Community
Center/Rosemead Community
Recreation Center
Counselling, social services,
senior programs, recreation,
information and referral
Provides preschool childcare,
youth and adult classes, 80
senior lunches daily
Potrero Senior Housing 53 unit affordable housing Participates in Low-Income tax
credits, so some of the units are
rented below market value,
accepts housing vouchers
YMCA of West San Gabriel
Valley
Childcare, after school
enrichment, health and fitness
activities, family support
Family support services
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YWCA San Gabriel Valley Multiple community services
including nutrition and social
services for seniors, domestic
violence services, mental
health services, play therapy
Wings – emergency shelter for
women and children, case
management, job skills.
Homelessness and affordable
housing support
Family Promise of San Gabriel
Valley
Family support services Shelter program for families
with children, support services
for homeless
Vintage California Mission Inn Assisted living for seniors and
disables
Assisted Living, Memory Care,
Accessibility
Table 44 – Services for Homeless
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)
Introduction
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons
with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing
residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing
needs
Upon retirement, many lower-income elderly persons will often need subsidized housing that is accessible
due to decreased mobility as they age. Frail elderly may need a unit with an extra room for a personal
care attendant or may need additional services. Persons with disabilities may need a group home with
room for live-in service providers. Persons with HIV/AIDS may need a subsidized housing unit near their
health care providers and may need access to treatment for drug addiction (depending on the mode of
transmission of HIV/AIDS).
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions
receive appropriate supportive housing
Generally speaking, there are no facilities or procedures that designate housing for people returning from
physical or mental health institutions. In some cases of long-term care, coordination may be possible
through the Asian Pacific Family Center. Several organizations provide referrals and limited supportive
services.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing
and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are
not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
Agency Name Service Provided Housing focus
Pacific Clinics Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Counseling
Outreach to mentally ill
individuals, provide temporary
housing and housing support
services
Garvey Senior Housing 74 Senior housing apartments Participates in low-income tax
credits, so some of the units
are rented below market value,
accepts housing vouchers
City Ride Transportation assistance for
Seniors or persons with
disabilities
Reduced cost for Dial a Ride,
permitted taxi rides and free
DASH bus rides
Rosemead Down Payment
Assistance Program
Assistance with purchase of
first home
City program for low-moderate
income households with loan
for up to 20% down payment
for first home purchase
Housing Rights Center (HRC) Fair Housing Resources Promote fair housing through
advocacy, education and
litigation. Provides landlord –
tenant counseling, housing
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counseling, investigates
housing discrimination
complaints.
LAHSA Rental Assistance Resident Services, Section 8
housing vouchers, homeless
initiatives
Garvey Community
Center/Rosemead Community
Recreation Center
Counselling, social services,
senior programs, recreation,
information and referral
Provides preschool, youth and
adult classes, 80 senior lunches
daily
Potrero Senior Housing 53 unit affordable housing Participates in low-income tax
credits, so some of the units
are rented below market value,
accepts housing vouchers
YMCA of West San Gabriel
Valley
Childcare, after school
enrichment, health and fitness
activities, family support
Family support services
YWCA San Gabriel Valley Multiple community services
including nutrition and social
services for seniors, domestic
violence services, mental
health services, play therapy
Wings–emergency shelter for
women and children, case
management, job skills.
Homelessness and affordable
housing support
Family Promise of San Gabriel
Valley
Family support services Shelter program for families
with children, support services
for homeless
Family Counselling Services
(West San Gabriel Valley)
Drug and alcohol outpatient
rehabilitation center and
mental health services
Substance abuse counseling
Vintage California Mission Inn Assisted living for seniors and
disabled individuals
Assisted Living, Memory Care,
Accessibility
Table 45 -Special needs resources
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during
the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with
91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year
goals. (91.220(2))
See section MA-35.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
The principal barrier to affordable housing is a combination of lack of affordable units and low paying jobs.
The cost of housing has risen substantially over the years, with the median housing value increasing
significantly over the past decade. Minimum wage has not kept up with the rising cost of housing, leaving
many households at risk, in poverty, or remaining in substandard units.
Compounding the problem of affordability is the age of the City’s housing stock and the subsequent need
for moderate and substantial rehabilitation. Many low- and moderate-income homeowners are unable to
afford the costs associated with making necessary repairs, such as for roof repairs or the presence of lead-
based pain in older homes.
Other barriers to affordable housing include poor credit history. Persons with little or poor credit often
are not pre-approved for loans or are approved at rates that would no longer make their prospective
purchase affordable. Credit counseling courses and programs that target populations with low income
and a poor credit history in combination with First-Time Homebuyer Programs will continue to be a part
of the housing strategy over the next five years.
The City 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 has designed its affordable
housing programs to be available citywide. This priority also serves to make sure that the City does not
have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to minority or racial concentrations.
Over the years, the City 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 intends to maintain 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.
The recently adopted 2020 City of Rosemead Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) acknowledged
the highest priority contributing factors to affordable housing based on community engagement activities
and data analysis which include:
• Low number of affordable housing units;
• High housing land, construction and labor costs;
• Lack of rent control/stabilization policies particularly for single parent households, persons with
disabilities and seniors;
• Salaries are stagnant compared to the rising cost of housing;
• Lack of time or finances for increased education;
• Lack of funding and knowledge about existing housing placement services, rental assistance, and
rent deposit services/programs;
• Lack of individual and local resources to maintain housing stock;
• Lack of wrap-around services for families purchasing homes for the first time;
• Limited local housing agencies’ capacity for family placement services that create more housing
opportunities; and
• Lack of implementation of local housing policies for affordable housing development.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)
Introduction
This section provides basic data on the City’s workforce, its economy and education. Roughly 4–5 percent
of working age residents are unemployed. Approximately 6,000 workers did not finish high school and do
not have a GED.
The Median Household Income (MHI) in the City is $46,706 and is 23 percent lower than the county, 30
percent lower than the state, and 18 percent lower than the national median in 2017. The MHI for the
City has slightly decreased from $46,781 to $46,706 according to the 2010 and 2013–2017 ACS. There are
just over 9,750 people in the City living below the poverty level out of 54,615 people or 18 percent. The
percent of people living below the poverty level in the City is higher than LA County at 17 percent, state
level at 12.8 percent, as well as the national level of 13.5 percent. The largest demographic living in
poverty is females aged 45–54 followed by females aged 18–24 and then males aged 18–24. In the City,
full-time male employees made 20 times more than female employees.
In the City, the top industries where the local workforce is employed are education and health care
services, arts and entertainment, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector
Number
of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 164 18 1 0 -1
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,858 2,296 13 14 0
Construction 687 376 3 2 -1
Education and Health Care Services 4,715 4,481 22 27 5
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,092 413 5 3 -3
Information 469 98 2 1 -2
Manufacturing 2,474 816 12 5 -7
Other Services 821 341 4 2 -2
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 1,609 3,305 8 20 13
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 2,488 1,864 12 11 0
Transportation and Warehousing 670 339 3 2 -1
Wholesale Trade 1,854 566 9 3 -5
Total 19,901 14,913 -- -- --
Table 46 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS; 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 26,735
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 23,885
Unemployment Rate 10.63%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 20.16%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 7.11%
Table 47 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 4,285
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,490
Service 3,235
Sales and office 6,735
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 1,878
Production, transportation and material
moving 1,955
Table 48 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 11,575 52%
30-59 Minutes 8,375 38%
60 or More Minutes 2,130 10%
Total 22,080 100%
Table 49 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 5,400 660 2,670
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 5,900 760 2,200
Some college or Associate's degree 5,315 590 1,405
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,710 170 900
Table 50 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 19 370 730 4,215 3,505
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 390 550 970 1,900 785
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,595 1,455 2,440 4,960 1,690
Some college, no degree 2,230 1,660 1,480 1,955 920
Associate's degree 200 540 500 1,165 245
Bachelor's degree 490 2,070 1,075 1,390 435
Graduate or professional degree 35 455 395 400 265
Table 51 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate $16,250
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $21,099
Some college or Associate's degree $34,489
Bachelor's degree $41,979
Graduate or professional degree $45,000
Table 52 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
Education and health care services are the largest employment sectors in the City, employing
approximately 22 percent of all workers who live in the City. This is followed by Arts, Entertainment,
Accommodations at 13percent, Manufacturing and Retail Trade each at 12 percent, and Professional,
Scientific, Management Services at 8 percent. Together, these five sectors employ over two-thirds of all
of the City’s workers.
The City is served by two elementary school districts, Garvey School District and Rosemead School District.
There is one public high school—Rosemead High School—in the City and three public middle schools,
Muscatel Middle School, Richard Garvey Intermediate School, and Roger W. Temple Intermediate School.
Don Bosco Technical Institute, a private high school is also located in the City. The City of Rosemead is
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the home of two post-secondary educational institutions (University of the West and Pasadena City
College). The City has numerous medical offices and medical centers that serve the residents.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
The City’s business community is seeking an educated, well-trained and largely professional workforce.
As previously noted, growth areas for the City include education and health care services; arts,
entertainment, accommodations; and manufacturing. The City also has a large retail trade and service
industry (restaurants and hotels) sector that is largely lower-wage and unskilled workforce.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public
or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth
opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business
support or infrastructure these changes may create.
The City’s Economic Development initiatives were recently recognized by its nomination as a finalist for
the “2019 Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles Award.” The City encourages new business
development through a streamlined permitting process and partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
In growing its arts and entertainments sector, the City has created a suite of services to support the film
industry. As a result of the Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan, several mixed-use projects are planned
and/or approved to enhance the corridor with high quality development that meets the City’s goal for
creating an attractive walkable center.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in
the jurisdiction?
There is sufficient training and educational opportunities in the City to meet the needs of the employment
sectors. According to the Educational Attainment by Age table (Table 51), the City has a very high number
of working-age people with some college or an advanced degree. Along with the many retail, office, and
education facilities, the City is home to the Southern California Edison and Panda Express headquarters,
which helps to attract and retain educated and trained individuals in the City.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will
support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
The City, Continuum of Care, and County have established partnerships with California’s Employment
Development Department, Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Aging & Community
Services, California Building Industry Association, Southern California Building Association, East San
Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program, Pasadena City College to provide workforce readiness
programs and training programs.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
While the City does not specifically have an adopted CEDS, every two years, the City adopts a Strategic
Plan that includes Economic Development. Key organization goals included within the 2018-2020 Strategy
are:
• Ensure the City’s Continued Financial Viability by Actively Pursuing Quality Economic Development
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• Enhance Public Safety and Quality of Life
• Beautify residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors
Economic Development Strategy and Action Items are:
Aggressively pursue economic development to enhance local shopping and dining options, encourage new
high quality and affordable housing stock, beautify commercial corridors, create jobs, and increase
General Fund revenues to sustain service levels and maintain public facilities.
Action Items:
• Implement all potential tools available to develop vacant lots and under-maintained properties to be
reported upon biannually
• Expand technology and online services to promote economic development, transparency, and
services
• Create an Overlay Zoning District for opportunity sites along the I-10 Freeway with freeway ingress &
egress off-ramps
• Create a communications plan to promote the City of Rosemead
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the
Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic
growth.
The City plans to continue its Commercial Façade Improvement program.
Discussion
See above.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a
definition of "concentration")
Due to the makeup of the City's minority and low-income populations, these groups seem to be spread
throughout the community with no large concentration in just one area of the City. For the purpose of
this question, we are defining concentration as an area where more than 30 percent of the population is
low-income households with a severe housing cost burden.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are
concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
The census classifies "minority" as Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian,
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and Hispanic or Latino. Areas of "minority
concentration" are defined as census tracts where the total percentage of a certain population is 20
percent higher than the jurisdiction overall. According to the US Census, 85 percent of Rosemead residents
identify themselves as being a minority. This is due to the high predominance of Asians and Hispanics.
Census data shows that 56 percent of the population are foreign born persons.
HUD defines an "area of low-income concentration" as any census tract where a majority of households
(51 percent or more) qualify as low income. HUD defines a low- to moderate-income household as any
household whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the median family income (MFI) for the area.
HUD determines income limits for the Census and adjusts the data annually. The HUD moderate-income
limit for a household of four persons in the City was reported at $83,500 (80 percent of the MFI).
There is a total of 16 census tracts consisting of 34 block groups in the City. Of which, portions of 13 census
tracts consisting of 16 block groups qualify as having low-income concentrations according to HUD.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
These areas generally have lower home prices and rents than other neighborhoods in the City. Nationally,
it is found that census tracts with low-income concentrations have significantly less lending activity than
other areas.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
These areas have significant community assets including bus service, community centers/parks,
commercial centers, professional office buildings, and other services.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
The City 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 has designed its affordable
housing programs to be available citywide.
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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.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
The City currently provides Fair Housing services, a highly successful Owner-Occupied Home Improvement
Program, Rental Assistance, and an energy efficiency program. All of these programs target LMI
populations in an effort to preserve existing housing stock.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-
income households and neighborhoods.
Datasets provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) show that the City is well-connected
for all households and neighborhoods. According to the FCC, there are only an estimated 100 persons in
the City who have their provider options limited to one or fewer companies. FCC data mapping of
providers in the area shows these few cases of limited options are few and far between. This means the
lack of broadband connections or wiring options are not concentrated for LMI households or
neighborhoods.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet
service provider serve the jurisdiction.
The City does not appear to have a need to increase competition since the area is served by multiple
providers at nearly a 100 percent rate (99.8 percent). There are six primary residential internet providers
in the City. This includes Spectrum (940 Mbps), which offers cable connections, AT&T, EarthLink, and Sonic
which offer DSL connections (100 Mbps), as well as satellite providers Viasat (35 Mbps) and HughesNet
(25 Mbps).
Competition between all of these providers would presumably create more affordable pricing in the City.
While there does appear to be many providers, the City could perhaps have a need for increased
competition when it comes to companies offering faster download speeds. Spectrum is the only company
that offers cable connection in the City, allowing it to offer the quickest speeds by a wide margin. So, while
broadband providers are widely available, the level of service and speed is far more variant.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
The City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan details natural hazard risks for the City. While there is no section
devoted to climate change by itself, it is mentioned throughout the document. For example, the City is
identified to have an increased risk of windstorms, which can be affected by stronger storms associated
with climate change and increased temperatures. Typically, cities have increased risks associated with
climate change when it comes to hazards such as flooding, storm surge, wildfires, and general storms.
However, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan only identifies four potential hazard risks to the City 1)
earthquake, 2) windstorm, 3) dam failure, and 4) flooding. Only windstorms are stated to have a
probability to occur once in a ten year period. Therefore, the hazard risks associated with the City have
less of a tie to climate change than others. For example, the City has no areas within a floodplain, thus
rendering it largely unaffected by heavier rains and flooding events typically seen with strong storms due
to climate change.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households
based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
There is no outsized risk to LMI households for the City. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan shows the
projected vulnerable areas for each hazard risk for the City (earthquake, flooding, windstorm, dam
failure). The data and analysis show that for three out of the four, the projected vulnerable areas are
actually the entirety of the City. Windstorms, which is the most likely hazard with events projected to
occur every 10 years, would affect the entire City area. Events with a moderate probability (1 in 100 years),
including earthquakes and flooding, are also projected to affect the entire City area. Therefore, for these
three hazard risks, the risk is shared by all areas, including LMI concentrated areas and non-LMI
concentrated areas. Dam Failure represents the only outsized risk for LMI concentrated areas, yet this
event is given a low probability (1 in 1,000 years). The vulnerable area is listed to be the Eastern portion
of the City adjacent to the Rio Hondo Flood Control Channel. As shown on the Map in section MA-50,
many eastern census tracts and block groups close to the Channel are LMI concentrated.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is part two of the ConPlan and includes broad strategies for how the City will address
affordable housing, homelessness, special needs and community development needs for the upcoming
five-year period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025.
Priority needs identified in the ConPlan were obtained from community engagement activities and data
collection and analysis. Priorities include:
• Fair housing education
• Affordable housing
• High cost of building homes
• Supportive and transitional housing
• Provide safe crosswalks, sidewalks and routes to school
• Create more green spaces
• Homeless presentation and public services
• Housing and commercial rehabilitation
The goals developed help reduce the conflicts to affordable housing, fair housing, and services needed for
the homeless.
1. Expand fair housing choice and access
2. Expand affordable housing opportunities
3. Maintain viable and energy efficient housing and commercial areas
4. Maintain safe and green neighborhoods
5. Provide vital public services
6. Planning and administration
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
1 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:
HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:
Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.
Located in southern California, located 15 miles east of
Los Angeles. The City of Rosemead is 5.18 square miles.
Route 60 and 10 runs east-west from the City going
toward Los Angeles. Major transportation corridors
include Christopher Columbus Hwy, Garvey Ave,
Walnut Grove Ave, San Gabriel Blvd, Temple City Blvd.,
Mission Dr., Valley Blvd., and Del Mar Ave.
2 Area Name: Qualified Census Tracts
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:
HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod: 51% or greater LMI areas
Revital Type:
Other Revital Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.
Census tracts within the City in which the percentage
of low- and moderate-income residents is higher than
51 percent.
Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this target
area.
Please see CDBG LMI Map
How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target
area?
Community feedback on the needs of low/mod areas,
households and individuals was gathered through
meetings, a community-wide survey, and public
meetings. Residents, local and regional social service
agencies, and other nonprofits. These needs were
determined during the consultation process where
information was documented, needs were prioritized
recommendations were created.
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Identify the needs in this target area. During the preparation of the ConPlan, a Community
Needs Survey (in both English and Spanish) was
administered. The survey received over 100 responses.
The following is a summary of survey result:
• Cost of Maintenance was cited as the most
pressing problem with maintaining homes
• The three top results for needed housing types
were: 1) affordable rental housing and 2) housing
for special needs populations including: senior
housing, and 3) housing for the disabled.
What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
The City remains committed to reversing these trends
and has instituted a number of initiatives to revitalize
the City. Many people, including young professionals,
artists, and retirees, are rediscovering the City as a great
place to live, work, and play. There have been median
improvements, street and sidewalk improvements and,
tree planting. The City is also working on a park master
plan to improve park facilities located throughout the
City.
Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
The 2008 recession and demise of Redevelopment in
California dealt a blow to the City’s plans to improve its
commercial and residential area. While efforts have
been made to maintain and rehabilitate homes, as well
as build new ones, the existing housing stock continues
to age and deteriorate.
Table 52- Geographic Target Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA
for HOPWA)
Unless otherwise specified, all of the City’s HUD-funded housing and community development programs
are generally available to eligible low- and moderate-income persons citywide. In order to prevent the
concentration of low-income persons, City housing programs are marketed and available throughout the
City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but rather the extremely low- to
moderate-income (0 to 80 percent 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.
An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low- and moderate-income persons
residing in an area where at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. The
benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. Potentially
eligible activities include street improvements, façade improvements in neighborhood commercial
districts, graffiti removal, and code enforcement.
HUD provides estimates of the number of persons that can be considered Low-, Low- to Moderate-, and
Low-, Moderate-, and Medium-income persons based on special tabulations of data from the 2011–2015
ACS five-year estimates. LMI percentages are calculated at various principal geographies provided by the
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Census Bureau. Because timely use of this data is required by regulation, any changes to the City's existing
service area boundaries would need to be approved by the City Council. Each year, through the adoption
of the City's Annual Action Plan, the City Council approves the service area boundaries as the City's official
low- and moderate-income "Target Areas" and "Deteriorating Areas".
The City has traditionally used 80 percent 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 percent low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). In order to
continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the
compelling need to assist these special areas, the City will continue to direct CDBG resources to these
special geographic areas.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
The ConPlan regulations require a description of each relative priority and the need level assigned by
family and income category for housing, homeless, and special needs populations. The priority needs level
definitions have been established by HUD and are as follows:
▪ L (Low Priority): The City will not fund activities to address this need during the five-year period. The
City will consider Certifications of Consistency for other entities' applications for federal assistance.
▪ M (Medium Priority): If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City
during the five-year period. Also, the City will take other actions to help this group locate other sources
of funds.
▪ H (High Priority): Activities to address this need will be funded by the City during the five-year period
as funding allows.
▪ N (No Such Need): The City finds that there is no such need, or this need is already substantially
addressed. No Certifications of Consistency will be considered.
To meet the designated priorities over the next five years, the City will perform a broad range of activities.
The priority needs listed provide a further description of each priority, the population(s) targeted, the
types of activities to be conducted, and the estimated types of federal, state, and local resources available.
While the summary does not attest to be an absolute accounting of all resources available, it does provide
information on the types of resources most frequently accessed to meet housing and community
objectives in the City.
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Priority Needs
1 Priority Need Name Fair housing education
Priority Level Medium
Population Extremely Low
Low, Moderate, Middle income households
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Special Needs
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Expand fair housing choice and access
Description Provide ongoing assistance to combat discrimination through the
promotion of fair housing education, legal representation, local
support for affordable housing development projects, and
counseling and financial training services.
Basis for Priority Needs assessment and consultation process.
2 Priority Need Name Affordable housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Expand affordable housing opportunities
Description Build new affordable housing units, acquire lands for affordable
housing projects, affordable housing programs; homebuyer and
rental assistance programs.
3 Priority Need Name High cost of building homes
Priority Level Medium
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Expand affordable housing opportunities
Description Combat housing purchase and development costs by partnering
with public and private developers and supporting programs and
projects that further collaboration.
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Basis for Priority AI and Con Plan community engagement.
4 Priority Need Name Supportive and transitional housing
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low; Low; Moderate income households
Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly; Chronic
Homelessness Individuals; Families with Children; Veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence; Unaccompanied Youth
Persons with Physical Disabilities; Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Expand affordable housing opportunities
Description Support social service agencies and nonprofit development
corporations that provide innovative services and provide
housing for homeless or those at risk for homelessness.
Basis for Priority Stakeholder interviews and Housing Market Analysis
5 Priority Need Name Provide safe crosswalks, sidewalks and routes to school
Priority Level Medium
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Qualified Census Tracts
Associated Goals Maintain safe and green neighborhoods
Description City capital improvement projects, social service agency capital
projects, street infrastructure improvements such as: streets,
sidewalks, curbing and other public facilities, safe routes to school
infrastructure, and addressing public safety concerns.
Basis for Priority City Council and staff and Community Needs Survey
6 Priority Need Name Create more green spaces
Priority Level Medium
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Maintain safe and green neighborhoods
Description Support future capital recreation improvement projects
throughout the City as well as connection points to and from LMI
neighborhoods and schools.
Basis for Priority City Council and staff and Community Needs Survey
7 Priority Need Name Homeless prevention and public services
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low; Low; Moderate income households
Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly; Chronic
Homelessness Individuals; Families with Children; Veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence; Unaccompanied Youth
Persons with Physical Disabilities; Victims of Domestic Violence
Homelessness Strategy and Antipoverty Strategy
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Provide vital public services
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Description Support social service agencies that provide shelter space and
services that address homeless needs.
Basis for Priority Housing Market Analysis, Need Analysis and Community
Engagement initiatives
8 Priority Need Name Housing and commercial rehabilitation
Priority Level High
Population Low-, Moderate- and Middle-Income Households,
Large Families; Families with Children; and Elderly
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Maintain decent and energy efficient housing
Description Continue to fund housing and commercial property rehabilitation
initiatives including the City’s Housing improvement program,
residential (or commercial) façade improvement programs,
housing acquisition and rehab; lead-based paint testing and
abatement; commercial façade program; and supported project
work.
Basis for Priority
Table 53 – Priority Needs Summary
Narrative (Optional)
The Con Plan regulations require a description of each relative priority and the need level assigned by
family and income category for housing, homeless, and special needs populations. The priority need level
definitions have been established by HUD and are as follows:
• H (High Priority): Activities to address this need will be funded by the City during the five-year
period as funding allows.
• M (Medium Priority): If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the
City during the five-year period. Also, the City will take other actions to help this group locate
other sources of funds.
• L (Low Priority): The City will not fund activities to address this need during the five-year period.
The City will consider Certifications of Consistency for other entities' applications for federal
assistance.
• N (No Such Need): The City finds that there is no such need or this need is already substantially
addressed. No Certifications of Consistency will be considered.
To meet the designated priorities over the next five years, the City of Rosemead will perform a broad
range of activities. The priority needs listed provide a further description of each priority, the population(s)
targeted, the types of activities to be conducted, and the estimated types of federal, state, and local
resources available. While the summary does not attest to be an absolute accounting of all resources
available, it does provide information on the types of resources most frequently accessed to meet housing
and community objectives in the City of Rosemead.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing
Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)
While there is a need for Tenant Based Rental Assistance to make rents more
affordable, the City does not anticipate using its funds for this purpose. The
City will continue to work with LACDA—Housing Assistance Program with its
rental voucher program.
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The City does not anticipate prioritizing any programs which are TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special Needs.
New Unit
Production
The City has targeted several infill sites through the Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan which will allow for new residential units as part of mixed-use
development.
Rehabilitation The City will continue to support a housing rehabilitation program. The market
continues to be healthy whereby, if the City lends to a homebuyer, generally
those funds are paid back.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
Median sales prices continue to rise. Projected housing growth that will occur
through in-fill, available property acquisition, demolition and home
replacement.
Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that it will be receiving an estimated $754,219 in CDBG funds for FY 2020–2021, which is a 1.0% increase from
its FY 2019–2020 allocation, and $356,716 in HOME funds, which is a 1.4% increase from its FY 2019–2020 allocation. When combined with
anticipated program income, the City anticipates having a total of $764,219 of CDBG funds available and $406,716 in HOME funds available for
the 2020–2021 year.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing Rehab
Public
Improvements
Public Services $754,219 $10,000 $128,000 $892,219 $3,005,781
In Year 1, the City expects to
receive $754,219 in CDBG
entitlement funds. Any
unencumbered funds from prior
year(s) resources will be
allocated to capital
improvements
HOME Public-
federal
Acquisition
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new and
rehab
TBRA $356,716 $50,000 $406,716 $1,443,284
In Year 1, the City expects to
receive $356,716 in HOME
entitlement funds.
Table 55 - Anticipated Resources
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will continue to use state and local funds to leverage federal entitlement dollars, including but
not limited to:
• City General Funds (Senior Nutrition Services and affordable housing projects)
• In-kind Donations
• Preserve the City’s existing affordable housing stock for low- to moderate-income households (i.e.
State CalHome Fund Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program (OOR)—Emergency Grant,
Grant & Rebate)
Also, the following service providers budgeted additional federal and non-federal funds to their activities
through funding from other cities, in-kind donations, United Way and other charitable organizations, and
the Federal and State governments:
• Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP);
• Senior Nutrition;
• Family Promises of San Gabriel Valley; and
• Southern California Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing)
As of 2019–2020, the City is a 0 percent HOME match reduction community; and is not subject to non-
federal match fund requirements toward eligible disbursements completed during that FY.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be
used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City is currently working towards the purchase of a property for future affordable housing
development.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its ConPlan including
private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Rosemead Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless Special
Needs
Home Ownership
Planning
Rental Assistance
Neighborhood
Improvements
Public Facilities
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Garvey Center Senior
Nutrition Program
Government Public Services
Senior/Elderly Services
Family Promise of San
Gabriel Valley
Subrecipient Homelessness Jurisdiction
People for People Subrecipient Non-homeless special
needs
Homelessness
Jurisdiction
Southern California
Housing Rights Center
Subrecipient Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Home Ownership
Public Housing
Rental Assistance
Jurisdiction
Rio Hondo Community
Development
Corporation
CHDO Home Ownership
Rental Assistance
Jurisdiction
LAHSA and LACDA PHA Homelessness
Public Housing
Rental Assistance
Jurisdiction
Table 56 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
Overall, the City’s community development delivery system uses the commitment of many agencies to
achieve these goals and over the past year, has seen enhanced coordination with all agencies and greater
transparency of its activities. Increasingly, the City is focusing its greatest priorities on enhancing
neighborhoods.
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The gaps in the institutional delivery system is increasingly limiting resources for cities and communities.
There are often not enough staff to meet increased administrative burdens of federal funds. Also,
coordination between multiple agencies should be increased to avoid duplication of services.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X
Utilities Assistance
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training
X
Healthcare X X
HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X
Other
Other
Table 57 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet
the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth).
The City has an active homeless network, resources, and support from the LAHSA as well as other service
providers, including San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless and Family Promise of San Gabriel
Valley. LAHSA Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) are available to assist residents 24 hours a day, seven
days a week through the 211 LA County line. LAHSA ERTs offer outreach services to homeless encampment
dwellers, emergency services and shelter referrals to homeless families and unaccompanied adults and
youth, direct emergency services and transportation, and emergency assistance and referrals to social
service agencies for people in the County of Los Angeles who are homeless or at risk of experiencing
homelessness.
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Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons
experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above.
Due to the aging infrastructure in in the City and changes in policies for housing service delivery for special
needs populations (from group home approaches to scattered site housing approaches), the institutional
delivery systems in the City are still catching up to addressing long-term housing needs of those with
special needs.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service
delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs.
There are no major gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system at this time. However,
a major obstacle to delivery of services through a variety of institutions is the continuing trend in reduction
of federal and state funds for a variety of needed programs. In addition, foundation giving continues to
decline.
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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
The following data provides information about project types, measurements and costs over a five-year
period consistent with the City’s priority needs and goals. Goals descriptions have also been provided.
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Table 58 – Goals Summary
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Expand Fair Housing
choice and access
2020 2025 Public service Community
Wide
Fair Housing CDBG:$50,000
50: Families assisted
20: Tenant or landlord
training workshops
2 Expand affordable
housing
opportunities
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Community
Wide
Affordable
Housing
CDBG $500,000
HOME $512,500
CHDO: $262,500
10: new housing units
20: Households purchased
homes from land acquired.
10: households with special
needs assisted
3 Maintain viable and
efficient energy
efficient housing and
commercial areas
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Lead testing and
abatement
Community
Wide
Housing and
commercial
rehabilitation
CDBG:$750,000
HOME: $800,000
25: units rehabilitated
10: Commercial facades
rehabilitated
4 Maintain Safe and
Green
Neighborhoods
2020 2025 Public facilities
including
recreation and
infrastructure
Eligible Low
and Moderate
-Income Block
Groups
Create more
green spaces
Provide safe
crosswalks,
sidewalks and
routes to school
CDBG:$1,100,000 2,000: individuals benefit
from park improvements
3,000: individuals benefit
from new sidewalks and/or
safe routes to school 1,500:
individuals benefit from
infrastructure upgrades
5 Provide Vital Public
Services
2020 2025 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Community
Wide
Homeless
prevention and
public services
CDBG: $600,000 200: homelessness
individuals assisted
300: individuals assisted
from public services
500: individuals benefit
from nutrition and other
senior program services
6 Planning and
Administration-
2020 2025 Rehabilitation
Administration
Community
Development
CHDO support
Community
Wide
CDBG:$750,000
HOME$175,000
Efficient and effective
administration of planning
and execution of community
development and housing
rehabilitation.
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Goal
Description
The City will continue to collaborate with entities assist families and individuals seeking counselling and/or legal solutions to fair
housing and discrimination problems.
2 Goal Name Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Goal
Description
Provide funding for new housing development and/or programs that assist low- and moderate-income families with finding housing
solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support
integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing consistent with the City’s Analysis for Impediment
to Fair Housing Choice.
3 Goal Name Maintain Viable and Energy Efficient Housing and Commercial Areas
Goal
Description
Provide programs and funding for owner-occupied rehabilitation including activities related to exterior home repairs and replacement
of deteriorating windows doors and roofs as well as interior repairs and upgrades to kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. Such
activities may also include lead testing and remediation of lead/asbestos hazards of housing units. This goal also includes interior and
exterior improvements to commercial properties.
4 Goal Name Maintain Safe And Green Neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include improving parks and infrastructure, creating green streets, improving
accessibility, and safe routes to school.
5 Goal Name Provide Vital Public Services
Goal
Description
Provide needed public services that assist individuals and families in the following ways: crisis intervention, crime prevention,
homeless prevention, services for at-risk families, shelter in-take services, senior and special needs services, nutrition and
preventative health services, supplemental food/clothing/counseling and job search assistance to those who are homeless or at-risk
of homelessness, and other vital social services.
6 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of
community development activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds. Planning
and Administration also provides funds for the general operating and planning and support for CHDO.
Table 59 – Goal Descriptions
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom
the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The City anticipates providing funds for affordable housing to families using both CDBG and HOME
funds. The City estimates five households per year will benefit .
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance
Agreement)
The City does not own any public housing units or any other types of housing units.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
LACDA serves the City and provides Section 8 housing assistance to the residents. The City will continue
to provide support services as requested by LACDA.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
This does not apply.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
During the next five years the City will continue to work cooperatively within existing legislatively
mandated constraints and work to develop or encourage public policies that foster further affordable
housing development and assistance. In order to promote integration and prevent low-income
concentrations, the City designed its affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority
also serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to
minority or racial concentrations.
Over the years, the City has demonstrated a willingness to encourage housing development of all types.
It has approved several zone changes and code amendments to allow for development of a variety of
housing types, including those that benefit low- and moderate-income people. It also makes an effort to
fast-track projects and process permits in a timely manner. The City maintains its current posture of
openness and willingness to entertain new ideas and eliminate any regulatory barriers under its control
in the provision of a variety of housing to meet the needs of all income groups.
In addition, the City continues to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints
and worked to develop and/or encourage public policies that foster further affordable housing
development and assistance.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
The principal barrier to affordable housing is a combination of lack of affordable units and low paying jobs.
The cost of housing has risen substantially over the years, with the median housing value increasing
significantly over the past decade. The current wage rates has not kept up with the rising cost of housing,
leaving many households at risk to homelessness, living at or below poverty, or having no choice but to
remain in substandard units.
In February 2020, the City adopted the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Through
data analysis and community engagement activities the following barriers to fair housing were identified:
• Low number of affordable housing units.
• High housing land, construction and labor costs.
• Lack of rent control/stabilization policies particularly for single parent households, persons with
disabilities and seniors.
• Salaries are stagnant compared to the rising cost of housing.
• Lack of time or finances for increased education.
• Safe crosswalks and guards on routes to school.
• Access to the internet for school-age children.
• Limited amount of recreation and open play areas and public spaces.
• Lack of funding and knowledge about existing housing placement services, rental assistance, and
rent deposit services/programs.
• Lack of individual and local resources to maintain housing stock.
• Lack of wrap-around services for families purchasing homes for the first time.
• Expand local housing agencies’ capacity for family placement services and to create more housing
opportunities in the City.
• Lack of implementation of local housing policies for affordable housing development.
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Compounding the problem of affordability is the age of the City’s housing stock and the subsequent need
for moderate and substantial rehabilitation. Many low- and moderate-income homeowners are unable to
afford the costs associated with making necessary repairs, such as for roofs (80 percent of all homes were
built prior to 1980). The presence of lead-based paint in these older homes, and the expensive cost to
remediate these hazards means fewer units can be treated.
Other barriers to affordable housing include poor credit history. Persons with little or poor credit often
are not pre-approved for loans or are approved at rates that would no longer make their prospective
purchase affordable. Credit counseling courses and programs that target populations with low income
and a poor credit history in combination with First-Time Homebuyer Programs will continue to be a part
of the housing strategy over the next five years.
The City is committed to addressing the negative effects of public policies over which it has control. In
order to promote housing integration to prevent low-income concentrations, the City has designed its
affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority also serves to make sure that the City
does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to minority or racial concentrations.
Over the years, the City 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 intends to maintain 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.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
During the next five years the City will continue to work cooperatively within existing legislatively
mandated constraints and work to develop or encourage public policies that foster further affordable
housing development and assistance. In order to promote integration and prevent low-income
concentrations, the City designed its affordable housing programs to be available Citywide. This priority
also serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to
minority or racial concentrations.
Over the years, the City has demonstrated a willingness to encourage housing development of all types.
It has approved several zone changes and code amendments to allow for development of a variety of
housing types, including those that benefit low- and moderate-income people. It also makes an effort to
fast-track projects and process permits in a timely manner. The City maintains its current posture of
openness and willingness to entertain new ideas and eliminate any regulatory barriers under its control
in the provision of a variety of housing to meet the needs of all income groups.
In addition, the City continues to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints
and worked to develop and/or encourage public policies that foster further affordable housing
development and assistance.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City's role and responsibility for homeless services and support as noted in the Strategic Plan Goals
are collaborative in nature, as this is largely covered by outside agencies (i. e. Los Angeles Homeless
Service Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homeless). However, among its goals are to
support agencies through cooperation and financial resources (when available) to carry out this work. The
City relies on coordinated efforts with 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 the City, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to provide emergency shelter services and
social services for families with children, as well as other local agencies in providing services for homeless
persons.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City provides an annual allocation of CDBG funds toward the operation of Family Promise of San
Gabriel Valley, a homeless shelter for families with children. This year the City expects this investment of
CDBG funds will benefit five families. The City will also work with LAHSA and the East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the Homeless to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless
persons.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families
experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing
units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless
again.
As previously stated, 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.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income
individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly
funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies
that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
In addition to the agencies previously mentioned, the City will continue to seek and work with local non-
profit agencies who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income City residents;
many of which are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
As of FY 2001–2002, the City of Rosemead began implementing the new HUD Lead-Based Paint
Regulations (Title X), which requires all federally assisted housing programs, including rehabilitation,
homeownership, and tenant-based subsidy systems, to address lead hazards.
The City will continue its program of education and eradication of lead-based paint through the operation
of its Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs and Down Payment Assistance Loan Program. These two
programs provided assistance to low-income homeowners; the target groups most likely to be living in
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; and
• Post-hazard reduction clearance test.
Under the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, the City will continue to provide each owner who
participates with both oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and what
to do about it. Owners of properties constructed prior to 1978 will be required to meet certain lead-based
paint requirements prior to being assisted. These requirements include the following:
• Distribution of lead-based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying assisted units.
• Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces.
• Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection.
Through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, financial assistance will be provided to eradicate
the problem. Full abatement will be undertaken in all rehabilitation projects over $25,000. It is the
responsibility of the City's Grants Specialist to ensure that properties constructed prior to 1978 meet the
lead-based paint requirements and any abatement of defective paint surfaces are completed by
contractors certified by the State of California Department of Health Services. A copy of the contractor's
certification is kept on file.
In addition, the City requires clearance for all properties that fail a Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
inspection due to chipping, peeling, cracking surfaces greater than 2 sq. ft. on the interior and 20 sq. ft.
on the exterior of the unit or in common areas. A risk assessment will be required to be completed by a
certified risk assessor whenever the City is notified that a child with an environmental intervention blood
lead level (EIB) plans to live in a unit under the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Down Payment Assistance programs, residents receive
information and resources to address potential lead hazards. The City has taken a further step in acquiring
the services of a Certified Lead Consultant to inspect for lead-based paint and soil, assess individual lead-
based paint risk, oversee and monitor lead-based paint hazard reduction and conduct a post-hazard
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reduction clearance test to ensure elimination of contamination.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
Through both the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and the Down Payment Assistance Loan
Program, described above, amelioration of lead hazard risks is an integral part of the program, including
information, inspections, technical advice and financial assistance for eligible participants.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
The City has established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce the level
of poverty within the community. The strategy is outlined in the following sections.
Housing and Community Development
The following programs and services are either funded in part by the City or exist within the City, providing
support for residents:
• Angelus/Garvey Senior Housing—rental assistance for seniors
• Dial-A-Ride—transportation service for seniors and disabled
• 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
• LACDA—rental assistance
• 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 childcare, after-school
enrichment, youth leadership and development, mentoring and tutoring, youth and adult sports,
fitness, camping, and family support activities
• YWCA-Wings—emergency shelter for women and children
Economic Development
The City provides supported activities that promote economic development including the Business
Attraction/Retention Program. Through this program, the City attracts new businesses as well as retaining
the current businesses within the City. The City has also rolled out a Commercial Façade Improvement
Program that provides low interest loans for exterior building improvements. Creating attractive and
energy efficient storefronts is a priority need in the City.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC)
Currently, the City uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development. The City has
participated in one tax credit development project. The City has a HOME-funded development fund. As
part of that, there may be additional opportunities to use the Low-income Housing Tax Credit funds. In
order to coordinate and assess the need of tax credits for the development of a housing project, the
Housing Division staff will work with developers and non-profit agency’s pro forma, serve as part of the
team developing tax credit financing, and will calculate the financing gap, along with the maximum and
minimum subsidies. This will ensure that the City’s HOME coordination will meet HOME requirements for
the LIHTC program.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable
housing plan?
The City's poverty-reducing goals are coordinated through:
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1. Increased community self-reliance and self-sufficiency through support to priority public services
such as services which assist the homeless, job training programs, after-school programs, and
sustainable food programs.
2. Support of businesses which create livable wages for low- to moderate-income persons.
3. Coordination with other service providers that implement a range of important programs aimed
at ending and preventing poverty.
The City and its partners will implement this Plan through various organizations including a number of
social service agencies funded through CDBG grant funds (the Family Counseling Services, Family Promise,
Morrison Health Care—Senior Nutrition Provider, and Southern California Housing Rights). In addition,
various City departments will work together to achieve the goals, programs and policies of this Plan,
including the Community Development Department and the Housing Services Division (Owner-Occupied
Rehabilitation Loan Programs).
The City also works with the State, other local governments (County of Los Angeles), private industry
construction contractors, non-profit organizations and social service providers to provide community,
housing, and social service programs and projects. The City is committed to extend and strengthen
partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit
organizations. The means of cooperation and coordination with these various groups will continue to
enhance the services provided to our residents.
Discussion:
While City Council and the Community Development Department have the primary responsibility of
implementation, there are a significant number of local and regional agencies and departments that
oversee a wide variety of grants and social service programs that provide services to low- and moderate-
income City residents and play an important role in implementing the Action Plan as previously
mentioned.
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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in
furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City understands that all efforts using federal, state, and local resources to carry out its Action Plan
must be conducted in accordance with established laws, regulations, and sound management and
accounting practices. The following procedures have been established for monitoring activities:
• Ongoing, internal reviews of progress reports and expenditures.
• Regular internal meetings to coordinate staff efforts in regard to performance and compliance.
• Periodic reports to appropriate City officials and other stakeholders.
• Full review of audit statements and other documentation from subrecipient's prior to
disbursement of funds.
• On-site visits of all subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal regulations; technical
assistance is provided where necessary.
• Project and financial data on CDBG-funded activities will be maintained using the HUD software
IDIS (Integrated Disbursement Information System). Use of this system will allow HUD staff easy
access to local data for review and progress evaluation.
• Timely submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
The Community Development Department oversees the CDBG and HOME funded programs for the City.
The Department ensures that all of the CDBG and HOME funded programs are implemented in
compliance with federal regulations and local policy. This would include ensuring compliance with Davis-
Bacon, environmental review, fair housing, minority and women owned business enterprises, Section 3,
affirmative marketing through on-going monitoring of programs and services assisted with CDBG and
HOME funds.
The Department coordinates with other internal departments (i.e. Public Works Department), as well as
external social service agencies including (i.e. Family Promise, Morrison Health Care-Senior Nutrition
Provider, and Southern California Housing Rights Center), when receiving CDBG funds to operate the
various projects and programs. However, each program is administered or coordinated by the appropriate
staff in each department and supervised by the Director of that department. The Housing Division of the
Community Development Department manages the Owner-Occupied Home Improvement Program.
The lead department for the ConPlan preparation and yearly reporting is the Community Development
Department under the supervision of the City Manager.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of Con Plan
$
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Rehab
Public
Improvements
Public
Services
$754,219 $10,000 $128,000 $892,219 $3,005,781
In Year 1, the
City expects to
receive
$754,219 in
CDBG
entitlement
funds. Any
unencumbered
funds from
prior year(s)
resources will
be allocated
capital
improvements
HOME Public-
federal
Acquisition
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
and rehab
TBRA $356,716 $50,000 $406,716 $1,443,284
In Year 1, the
City expects to
receive
$356,716 in
HOME
entitlement
funds.
Table 60 – Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will continue to use state and local funds to leverage federal entitlement dollars, including but
not limited to:
• City General Funds (Senior Nutrition Services and affordable housing projects)
• In-kind Donations
• Preserve the City’s existing affordable housing stock for low- to moderate-income households
(i.e. State CalHome Fund Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program (OOR)— Emergency
Grant, Grant & Rebate
Also, the following service providers budgeted additional federal and non-federal funds to their activities
through funding from other cities, in-kind donations, United Way and other charitable organizations, and
the Federal and State governments:
• Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP);
• Senior Nutrition;
• Family Promises of San Gabriel Valley; and
• Southern California Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing)
The City of Rosemead anticipates assisting five low- to moderate-income homeowners through the
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Low- to moderate-income is defined as individuals or families
whose household income is between 0 to 80 percent of the Median Family Income (MFI).
If the City is to receive additional funds to assist with the preparation, prevention or response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the City will allocated these funds to activities already funded with the CDBG-CV
funds or the City’s activities under the current fiscal year.
The City 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 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 the City homes is $479,750. For a newly constructed unit, the limit is $504,900. Based on
FHA standard practice, the following multipliers are used for two-, three-, and four-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
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home purchase prices for the area. Therefore, a local market survey was conducted for the City home
sales for a three-month period using HDL data. This survey shows a median price of $635,000 in the City
of Rosemead and a 95 percent median value price of $603,250 (see Home Sales data in Table 62).
FHA – Market Median Price $479,750
FHA – Market Median Price for newly constructed $504,900
Rosemead Local Market Survey Median Price $635,000
95% of Rosemead Local Market Survey Median Price $603,250
Table 61 – FHA Price
Source: HUD 2020 HOME affordable homeownership limits
As a result of this conclusion, it is our recommendation that the City 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.
3-Month Home Sales Data, Rosemead, CA
December 2019 to February 2020
Sale Date Address Price
1 Not Listed 2548 La Presa Ave $237,000
2 1/10/2020 1140 E Grand Ave $325,000
3 1/16/2020 1 Toll Dr $340,000
4 Not Listed 7723 Columbia Street $350,000
5 1/16/2020 2 Toll Dr $350,000
6 1/16/2020 3 Toll Dr $378,000
7 12/27/2019 1701 Firvale Ave #58 $390,000
8 Not Listed 8815 Mission Dr Unit B $390,000
9 12/5/2019 2031 Denton Ave Unit B $425,000
10 12/4/2019 8380 Rush St $466,500
11 1/22/2020 1980 Strathmore Ave $480,000
12 12/6/2019 1090 Walnut Grove $496,000
13 2/14/2020 9627 Lorica St $503,000
14 Not Listed 7518 Melrose Ave $520,000
15 1/17/2020 7937 Hershey St $530,000
16 12/31/2019 7547 Columbia St $540,000
17 Not Listed 7428 Berne St $550,000
18 12/30/2019 9205 Marshall St $550,000
19 12/11/2019 1824 S Gladys Ave $560,000
20 12/19/2019 3612 Strang Ave $568,000
21 1/17/2020 9616 Marshall St $570,000
22 Not Listed 9245 Steele St $580,000
23 1/15/2020 8939 Guess St $590,000
24 1/23/2020 8134 Whitmore St $590,000
25 1/3/2020 1907 S Charlotte Ave $600,000
26 Not Listed 3243 Sullivan Ave $605,000
27 12/13/2019 7631 Columbia St $610,000
28 12/12/2019 1565 Abakan St $629,000
29 Not Listed 3247 Isabel Ave $631,000
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30 12/10/2019 9095 Argo Pl $635,000
(median Sales price)
31 1/7/2020 9044 E Garvey Ave #21 $650,000
32 12/11/2019 8322 Elsmore Dr $650,000
33 2/19/2020 1133 Muscatel Ave $665,500
34 12/26/2020 2419 La Presa Ave $670,000
35 1/17/2020 3402 Twin Ave $683,000
36 12/2/2019 3527 Ellis Ln $688,000
37 1/3/2020 17 Linden Ln $690,000
38 Not Listed 9527 Guess St $690,000
39 1/8/2020 7919 Virginia St $694,000
40 Not Listed 7505 Marsh Ave $695,000
41 Not Listed 4410 Lee Cir $726,000
42 1/23/2020 1001 Rose Glen Ave $730,000
43 Not Listed 1803 S Charlotte Ave $730,000
44 12/30/2019 9357 Guess St $750,000
45 12/12/2019 1111 S Gladys $753,000
46 12/30/2019 7459 Toll Dr $755,000
47 12/11/2019 7509 Hellman Ave $760,000
48 1/22/2020 9043 Marshall Ave $795,000
49 2/13/2020 2721 Evelyn Ave $800,000
50 Not Listed 3332 Prospect Ave $820,000
51 12/5/2016 3218 Gladys Ave $858,000
52 1/31/2020 3911 Ivar Ave $870,000
53 2/20/2020 3641 Brookline Ave $875,000
54 2/4/2020 4107 Walnut Grove Ave $910,000
55 12/6/2019 4604 Singing Wood Ln $910,000
56 1/24/2020 2412 Strathmore Ave $935,000
57 12/10/2019 3811 Ivar Ave $960,000
58 12/4/2019 4540 Dubonnet Ave $975,000
59 2/11/2020 7564 Garvalia Ave $1,214,250
60 12/3/2019 3126 Isabel Ave $1,360,000
Table 62 – Home Sales Data
Source: HDL data
In addition to HOME to provide affordable housing, the City implements the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City's Housing Element by creating the incentive of density bonuses to developers that provide
housing units affordable to low- to moderate-income households. A density bonus is allowed in
development with five or more units, excluding density bonus units.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City currently owns one parcel in the City and intends to use it to incentivize developers to address
economic development needs.
Discussion
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Not applicable
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
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Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal
Outcome
Indicator
1 Expand Fair
Housing choice
and access
2020 2021 Public service Community
Wide
Fair Housing CDBG:$10,000
10: Families
assisted
5: Tenant or
landlord
training
workshops
2 Expand
affordable
housing
opportunities
2020 2021 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Community
Wide
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$150,000
1: unit
rehabilitated
3 Maintain viable
and efficient
energy
efficient
housing and
commercial
areas
2020 2021 Affordable
Housing
Lead testing
and
abatement
Community
Wide
Housing
Economic
Development
CDBG:$379,000
HOME &
CHDO:
$171,500
2: Commercial
facades
rehabilitated
5: CHDO units
assistance
4 Maintain Safe
and Green
Neighborhoods
2020 2021 Public facilities
including
recreation and
infrastructure
Eligible
Low and
Moderate -
Income
Block
Groups
Housing
Accessibility
Pedestrian
facilities
CDBG:$128,000 200:
individuals
benefit from
park
improvements
300:
individuals
benefit from
new sidewalks
and or safe
routes to
school 150:
individuals
benefit from
infrastructure
upgrades
5 Provide Vital
Public Services
2020 2021 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Community
Wide
Supportive
Services
CDBG:
$100,000
13–20:
Summer
Youth
Program
100: Senior
Nutrition
Program
10: Family
Promise
6 Planning and
Administration-
2020 2021 Rehabilitation
Administration
Community
Development
Community
Wide
Housing CDBG:$135,219
HOME:$35,216
Efficient and
effective
administration
of planning
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Table 63 – Annual Goals
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Goal
Description
The City will continue to collaborate with entities to assist families and individuals
seeking counselling and or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination
problems.
2 Goal Name Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Goal
Description
Provide funding for new housing development and or programs that assist low-
and moderate-income families with finding housing solutions including programs
that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs
populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers
to affordable housing consistent with the City’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice.
3 Goal Name Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient Housing Stock
Goal
Description
Provide programs and funding for owner-occupied rehabilitation including
activities related to exterior home repairs, and replacement of deteriorating
windows, doors, and roofs as well as interior repairs, and upgrades to kitchens,
bedrooms, and, bathrooms. Such activities may also include lead testing and
clearance testing, remediation of lead/asbestos hazards of housing units
constructed prior to 1978.
4 Goal Name Maintain Safe and Green Neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include proactive code
enforcement, improving parks, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and
safe routes to school.
5 Goal Name Provide Vital Public Services
Goal
Description
Provide needed public services that assist individuals and families in the following
ways: crisis intervention, crime prevention, homeless prevention, services for at-
risk families, shelter in-take services, senior and special needs services, nutrition
and preventative health services, supplemental food/clothing/counseling and job
search assistance to those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, and other
vital social services.
6 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying
charges related to the planning and execution of community development
activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed in whole or in part
by CDBG funds. Planning and Administration also provides funds for the general
operating and planning and support for CHDO.
Table 64 – Goal Descriptions
CHDO support and execution
of community
development
and housing
rehabilitation.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that it will be receiving an estimated $754,219 in CDBG funds for FY
2020–2021, which is a 1.0 percent increase from its FY 2019–2020 allocation, and $356,716 in HOME
funds, which is a 1.4 percent increase from its FY 2019–2020 allocation. When combined with anticipated
program income, the City anticipates having a total of $764,219 of CDBG funds available and $406,716 in
HOME funds available for the 2020–2021 year.
Projects
# Project Name Budget
1 Public Service: Housing Rights Center $10,000
2 Housing: Residential Rehabilitation $130,000
3 Housing: Owner-Occupied Rehab $150,000
4 Economic Development: Commercial Façade Improvement Program $100,000
5 Public Facilities $0
6 CHDO Assistance $171,500
7 Public Service: Summer Youth Program $35,000
8 Public Service: Senior Nutrition Program $60,000
9 Public Service: Family Promise $5,000
10 Planning and Administration: CDBG $135,219
11 Planning and Administration: HOME $35,216
12 Acquisition $229,000
Table 65 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand fair housing choice and access
Needs Addressed Fair housing education
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Provide funding to the Housing Rights Center
to handle fair housing cases and education
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Estimate of 10 households assisted
5 tenant or landlord training workshops
Location Description Households within the City
Planned Activities The City will fund HRC to provide legal
services, training, and mediation over
discrimination cases and Fair Housing Act
education.
2 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities
Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding CDBG: $180,000
Description Conduct housing rehabilitation projects to
existing homes
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
10 units rehabilitated
Location Description To be determined
Planned Activities Undertake several housing rehabilitation
projects.
3 Project Name Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Maintain viable and energy efficient housing
and commercial areas
Needs Addressed Housing and commercial rehabilitation
Funding HOME: $150,000
Description Provide low interest loans to low- to-
moderate income homeowners of single-
family homes and condominiums to make
home repairs.
Target Date 6/30/2022
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Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
5 units rehabilitated
Location Description Location to be determined
Planned Activities Provide loans to homeowners of single-
family homes and condominiums for low-to-
moderate income residents to make home
repairs.
4 Project Name Commercial Façade Improvement Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Maintain viable and energy efficient housing
and commercial areas
Needs Addressed Housing and commercial rehabilitation
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description Provide low interest loans to business
owners
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of
businesses that will benefit from the
proposed activities
2-business owners
Location Description To be determined
Planned Activities Provide low interest loans to viable
businesses to enhance exterior facades.
5 Project Name Public Facilities Project
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Maintain safe and green neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Improve the quality of life for residents
Funding $128,000
Description Install new HVAC system in Garvey Park Gym
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
200 Families
Location Description 7954 Dorothy St. Rosemead CA 91770
Planned Activities Install new HVAC System in Gymnasium
6 Project Name CHDO Set-Aside
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities
Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding HOME: $171,500
Description Assistance to selected CHDO to provide
affordable housing and residential
rehabilitation.
Target Date 6/30/2021
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Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
To be determined
Location Description To be determined
Planned Activities Provide assistance to a CHDO to provide
affordable housing. The City may defer use of
these funds in FY 2020/21 in order to add
future HOME funds to complete a more
substantial project.
7 Project Name Summer Youth Employment Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services.
Needs Addressed Homeless prevention and public services
Funding $35,000
Description The Summer Youth Employment Program
provides employment opportunities for high
school aged youth.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
15 Youth Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities The program provides summer employment
for high school aged youth.
8 Project Name Senior Nutrition Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services.
Needs Addressed Homeless prevention and public services
Funding $60,000
Description Provide seniors with nutritious meals
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
50 seniors each week.
Location Description Garvey Community Center, Rosemead
Planned Activities Provide Rosemead seniors with high quality,
cost efficient and nutritious meals at the
Garvey Community Center.
9 Project Name Family Promise
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Homeless prevention and public services.
Funding $5,000
Description Provide families with shelter and food while
helping residents find work, housing.
Target Date 6/30/2021
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Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
50 families and or individuals
Location Description 1005 E. Las Tunas Blvd, San Gabriel, CA
Planned Activities Family Promise is a congregation network
shelter program that addresses family
homelessness. Families are sheltered at
different locations week to week until they
can find permanent housing. Daycare is also
provided onsite.
10 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $135,219
HOME: $35,216
Description The City will continue to provide planning
and administration services required to
manage and operate the City’s CDBG and
HOME programs. Such funds will assist in
managing community development, housing,
and economic development programs.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description CDBG Program Administration is located at
City Hall
Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG &
HOME operations. Fair housing program is
listed separately but is funded out of CDBG
program administration.
11 Project Name Acquisition of Land
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $229,000
Description Acquisition of land for affordable housing
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Project will assist 20 low income families
Location Description Rosemead
Planned Activities Acquisition and development of land for
affordable housing.
Table 66 – Project Information
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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 percent 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, and 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 percent of persons will benefit from the activities. The LMI
census tracts include all of 4823.03, 4823.04, 4825.02, and 4825.03. In addition to these census tracts,
there are other scattered block groups that are LMI concentrated. This includes areas in census tracts
4824.01 (Block Groups 2,3), 4824.02 (Block Group 1), 4336.01 (Block Group 1), 4336.02 (Block Group 1),
4329.01 (Block Group 3) and 4329.02 (Block Group 1). 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 the City 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 on
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 the 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.
The City has traditionally used 80 percent 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 of 70 percent 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 direct CDBG resources to these special geographic
areas.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Eligible Low- and Moderate-Income Block Groups 30
Community Wide 60
Table 67 - Geographic Distribution
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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, they are also associated with the conservation of the City’s natural resources.
Discussion
See above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 50
Non-Homeless 100
Special-Needs 10
Total 160
Table 68 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
Table 69 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
See above.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance-Section 8 vouchers 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 5
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 5
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public-owned housing projects located in the City. LACDA provides rental assistance to the
City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is
to assist low-income (0 to 50 percent 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 7 to 10 years, if
not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon date of preliminary
application and Voucher availability.
Although there are no public housing units, there are several affordable housing developments. The
following four housing developments received mortgage assistance with the help of federal, state, or local
funds.
Angelus Senior 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 percent of the area
median income adjusted for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to
change without prior notice. The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the
ConPlan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for 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-bedroom and 8 two-bedrooms units. 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 percent of the area median income adjusted
for household size. The income limits are reviewed every year and are subject to change without prior
notice. The risk of conversion will not be an issue during the next five years of the ConPlan. As mentioned
earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Garvey Senior Apartment is October 30, 2057.
Two (2) 3- Bedroom Single Family Homes
During the FY 2007–2008 and FY 2010–2011, the City entered into agreements with RHCDC for the
production of affordable housing using the 15 percent CHDO set-aside funding as required under the
HOME entitlement grant. As a result, the City approved two separate 0 percent deferred payment loans
funded by the HOME CHDO Set-Aside Fund to the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation for
the purchase of two 3-bedroom rental property in the City. 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.
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Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those
that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
The above dwelling units are privately owned however, because they are subsidized, individual dwelling
units must be held to HUD standards for public units and inspection processes. The City works with the
LACDA who provides rental assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program.
The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50 percent 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 7 to 10 years, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in
sequence, based upon date of preliminary application and voucher availability.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
There is no action needed by the City.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate
in homeownership
LACDA manages a resident engagement process with their public housing. However, there is no public
housing in the City.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided
or other assistance
This is not applicable to the City.
Discussion
See above discussion.
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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 lower priority in the 2020–2025 ConPlan 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 (ESGV) for the Homeless to provide
information, counseling, and referral services to homeless persons that reside in the City, Family Promise
of San Gabriel Valley to provide emergency shelter services and social services for families with children,
as well as other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons.
Every year, 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 91 unsheltered persons. Out of
which 25 were living on the street, 5 were living in cars, 5 were living in vans, 8 were living in campers or
recreational vehicles (RVs), 5 were living in tents, and 43 were living in makeshift shelters. The number of
homeless in 2019 has increased from the total count in 2018. The homeless count for the City of Rosemead
in 2018 revealed 81 unsheltered and zero sheltered persons. City departments are familiar with available
resources for homeless and to continue to look for opportunities to assist the homeless.
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 3. 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.
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of homeless persons, results of the annual PIT survey
conducted for 2019 were 91 homeless individuals. The PIT survey also indicated that none of the homeless
persons accounted for were sheltered. PIT surveys conducted by LAHSA indicate that of the total homeless
populations, eight percent of those are children under 18 years old. Within the City, indicators such as
increasing housing costs, rising unemployment rates, and low wages coalesce to keep homelessness a
problem in the San Gabriel Valley. The 2019 PIT survey indicates that the homeless population is primarily
male adults (25–54 years old) of Hispanic ethnicity with a smaller percentage of White individuals. While
the population of males is the highest, a significant number (35.2 percent) of those counted are female.
There is no data regarding the number of veterans and their families.
In year one, the City intends to fund two public services organization including HRC and Family Promise
of San Gabriel Valley. HRC will continue to provide the City with fair housing services as well as handle
future housing discrimination cases. Family Promise located San Gabriel Boulevard, Rosemead provides
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food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Counseling and homeless prevention services
are provided for at-risk families. In 2018 Family Promise successfully found housing for 88 percent of its
clients. In 2020-2021 Family Promise anticipates CDBG funding will assist 4 to 5 families. Outside of CDBG
funding, the City also relies on El Monte Access Center, located several miles outside of Rosemead to
provide intake/assessment services, case management, and transportation assistance for homeless
individuals.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.
L.A.CADA was consulted as part of the public outreach process. L.A.CADA provides transitional and
supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance abuse. This organization continues to have
a growing need to supply housing for its clients. They intend to continue to grow their capacity to serve
families recovering from alcohol and drug abuse throughout Los Angeles County. The El Monte Access
Center as noted above also provides employment assistance, information and referrals for housing
placement and rapid re-housing services.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families
experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing
units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless
again.
As stated above, the City is relying on coordinated efforts with LAHSA, ESGV, and Family Promise of San
Gabriel Valley to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening
the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless
individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-
income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions
and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth
facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private
agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
In addition to the agencies above, the City will continue to seek and work with local non-profit agencies
who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income City 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:
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers
to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building
codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment.
During the next five years the City will continue to work cooperatively within existing legislatively
mandated constraints and work to develop or encourage public policies that foster further affordable
housing development and assistance. 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.
In February 2020, the City adopted the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Through
data analysis and community engagement activities the following barriers to fair housing were identified:
• Low number of affordable housing units.
• High housing land, construction and labor costs.
• Lack of rent control/stabilization policies particularly for single parent households, persons with
disabilities and seniors.
• Salaries are stagnant compared to the rising cost of housing.
• Lack of time or finances for increased education.
• Safe crosswalks and guards on routes to school.
• Access to the internet for school-age children.
• Limited amount of recreation and open play areas and public spaces.
• Lack of funding and knowledge about existing housing placement services, rental assistance, and
rent deposit services/programs.
• Lack of individual and local resources to maintain housing stock.
• Lack of wrap-around services for families purchasing homes for the first time.
• Expand local housing agencies’ capacity for family placement services and to create more housing
opportunities in the City.
• Lack of implementation of local housing policies for affordable housing development.
The final chapter of the AI discusses the ways and means the City can begin to remediate or reduce the
barriers to affordable housing. The following goals were adopted:
Goal 1: Create housing solutions for members of protected classes.
Goal 2: Increase affordable housing opportunities.
Goal 3: Support housing development initiatives that foster a collaborative approach between public/
private housing to maximize the leveraging of funds.
Goal 4: Increase homeownership.
Goal 5: Create public awareness of fair housing laws and affordable housing advocacy.
Goal 6: Increase job training and employment opportunities.
Discussion:
See above discussion.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City plans to work with and partner with other agencies and development corporations to further the
recommendations of the AI and affordable housing initiatives. The City strives to reduce homelessness,
maintain existing housing stock, and stimulate economic growth by funding commercial façade
rehabilitation programs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to look at non-traditional ways to increase affordable housing to meet the needs of
the homeless, low- and moderate-income renters who want to purchase homes, and develop new
opportunities for residential development. The City will continue to combine funding sources and leverage
private funds that can assist in the ConPlan’s priority needs and goals.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City continues to evaluate every housing rehabilitation project to assess lead-based paint hazards
ultimately reducing risk each year. The City procures the service of a State Certified Lead Consultant to
provide the following:
• Lead-based paint and soil inspection
• Lead-based paint risk assessment
• Lead-based paint hazard reduction monitoring
• Post-hazard reduction clearance test.
Under the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, the City will continue to provide each owner who
participates with both oral and written information regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and what
to do about it. Owners of properties constructed prior to 1978 will be required to meet certain lead-based
paint requirements prior to being assisted. These requirements include the following:
• Distribution of lead-based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying assisted units.
• Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces.
• Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection.
Through the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, financial assistance will be provided to eradicate
the problem. Full abatement will be undertaken in all rehabilitation projects over $25,000. It is the
responsibility of the City's Grants Specialist to ensure that properties constructed prior to 1978 meet the
lead-based paint requirements and any abatement of defective paint surfaces are completed by
contractors certified by the State of California Department of Health Services. A copy of the contractor's
certification is kept on file.
In addition, the City requires clearance for all properties that fail an HQS inspection due to chipping,
peeling, cracking surfaces greater than 2 sq. ft. on the interior and 20 sq. ft. on the exterior of the unit or
in common areas. A risk assessment will be required to be completed by a certified risk assessor whenever
the City is notified that a child with an environmental intervention blood lead level (EIB) plans to live in a
unit under the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program.
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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City has established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce the level
of poverty within the community. The strategy is outlined in the following sections.
Housing and Community Development
The following programs and services are either funded in part by the City or existing within the City
providing for the daily needs of residents.
• Angelus/Garvey Senior Housing—rental assistance for seniors
• Dial-A-Ride—transportation service for seniors and disabled
• 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
• Senior Nutrition Program—nutritious meals
• LACDA—rental assistance
• Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs—rehabilitation of home
• Vintage California Mission Inn—assisted living facility for seniors and disabled
• YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley—variety of services including childcare, after-school
enrichment, youth leadership and development, mentoring and tutoring, youth and adult sports,
fitness, camping, and family support activities
• YWCA-Wings—emergency shelter for women and children
Economic Development
The City provides supported activities that promote economic development including the Business
Attraction/Retention Program. Through this program, the City attracts new businesses as well as retaining
the current businesses within the City. The City has also rolled out a Commercial Façade Improvement
Program that will provide low interest loans for exterior building improvements. Creating attractive and
energy efficient storefronts is a priority need in the City.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC)
Currently, the City uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development through
housing rehabilitation programming. The City has 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 coordinate and assess the need of tax credits for
the development of a housing project, the Housing Division staff will work with developers and non-profit
agency’s pro forma, serve as part of the team developing tax credit financing and will calculate the
financing gap, along with the maximum and minimum subsidies. This will ensure that the City’s HOME
coordination will meet HOME requirements for the LIHTC program.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Community Development department retains the responsibility of managing CDBG and HOME
administration, project determinations, project funding and drawdowns, community and public services,
staffing, and HUD monitoring. This role also requires the continued coordination with the Continuum of
Care in the region. One of the largest challenges the City faces is the lack of funding to maintain community
facilities and services currently offered. Management of the network of agencies, programs, and
assistance available to residents is an ongoing and time-consuming task that requires a large number of
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City staff. Creating an institutional structure that has the ability to develop and share data on the progress
and status of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems such as the
Coordinated Entry System and CoC. These outside institutions play a major role in the delivery of
community development programs.
It remains important that the City further support its social services that provide transitional and
permanent housing, emergency shelters, and supportive services.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies
The City will carry out the 2020–2021 AAP through its various organizations including Family Promise,
Senior Nutrition Provider, and the Southern California Housing Rights Center. In addition, City
departments must work together to achieve the goals set in the AAP.
The City works with the County and State governments and private industry construction contractors,
non-profit organizations and social service providers to implement the projects within the AAP. The City
is committed to extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels of government, nonprofits and
private sector.
Discussion:
See above discussion.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
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.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as
follows:
Other forms of investment are local and federal funds.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for
homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
See attached Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
See attached Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual
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4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City has no plans use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that
is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
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Appendix – Community Engagement Summary
Appendix
Community Engagement Summary
Community Engagement Summary
A Community Engagement program was created to include social service and other stakeholder
interviews, community needs survey, and an informational public meeting Social service
stakeholder interview meetings were conducted in July 2019 at the Garvey Community Center as
well as individual sites with the following agencies (see attachment with stakeholder summary
August 2019):
• West San Gabriel Valley Boys/Girls Club • Rosemead School District
• Garvey Community Center • Los Angeles County Public Health
Department
• Family Promise • Salvation Army
• Los Angeles County Public Health
Department
• Fair Housing Rights Center
• Los Angeles County Development Authority • Family Counseling Services
• Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug
Abuse
In addition, a community online survey was conducted and received 83 responses. A flyer was
prepared and distributed to pertinent boards and was available on the City’s website. A summary
of the Survey responses is included in the ConPlan Appendix. A public meeting was held the City
in September 2019 to inform the public about the purpose and intent of a five-year Consolidated
Plan and to receive comments and or questions from both the public and Council.
The following documents are included within the Community Engagement Summary:
1. Stakeholder Summary
2. Community Survey Flyer
3. Community Survey Summary
4. Council Public Presentation 9-10-2019
Stakeholder Summary August 2019
City of Rosemead
Social service stakeholder interview meetings were conducted in July 2019 at the Garvey
Community center as well as individual sites with the following agencies:
• West San Gabriel Valley Boys and Girls Club • Rosemead School District
• Garvey Community Center • LA County Public Health Department
• Family Promise • Salvation Army
• LA County Public Health Department • Fair Housing Rights Center
• LA Development Authority • Family Counseling Services
• Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH MAJOR THEMES: ISSUES AND NEEDS
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS
- Supportive housing for those near homeless.
- More affordable housing units for low and
extremely low income. The cost of a single
family home is not relatable to the salaries of
low and moderate income families.
- More available units. When housing is scarce,
discrimination against tenants increases. There
is an extreme shortage of affordable units.
Voucher recipients can not find homes.
- Smaller two bedroom homes and single
occupancy units.
- Lower construction and labor costs.
- Landlords willing to accept housing choice
vouchers. Landlord education on homeless
issues, rental contracts, eviction processes,
criminal activity awareness, and rental
assistance resources.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO HOUSING PROBLEMS
- Expand local housing agencies’ capacity house
more families, rehab existing homes and build
new homes.
- Encourage a “Housing First Model” during a
housing placement process by providing wrap
around services, broadband access and
technology literacy. Create a strategy for long-
term placement.
- Fully utilize or expand agencies that offer
housing placement services.
- Fund “after placement” entry services that
provide groceries, furniture, small scale kitchen
utensils and equipment.
- Housing agencies can partner with the City to
create an efficient land development approval
process.
- Update local housing elements to include
policies for: affordable housing in new
development; promote and support the
development of short-term living spaces that
can accommodate individuals and groups.
- Support building conversions for short-term or
transitional housing.
Stakeholder Summary August 2019
City of Rosemead
- Educate the community on what homelessness
is and create advocacy for local and regional
programs.
TOP FAMILY ISSUES
- Family incomes are not keeping up with housing
costs.
- Low and moderate income parents are strapped
for time and cannot attend children’s functions
and school programs.
PRIORITY FAMILY SERVICES
- Workforce development and skills training.
- Increased number of service providers and
operational money.
- Assistance getting children safely to school if
parents are working.
- Resource guide for families needing assistance.
i.e. rental assistance, house maintenance,
literacy, language classes, and child care.
- Decent, affordable after school care.
- Decrease the time it takes to receive needed
services.¹
HOUSING AND SERVICE POLICIES
- Decrease racial disparities related to wages and
services offered. Environmental justice policies
for affordable housing. Particularly in siting new
housing location.
- Develop local land use policies for inclusionary
housing.
- Rental inspection policies and active codes
enforcement.
- Re-evaluate shelter policies that refrain from
separating families.
- Create housing policies for rent stabilization.
Particularly for young adults, people with
disabilities and senior residents. People without
family are more likely to become homeless.
- Require wrap-around services for families
purchasing a home for the first time such as
budgeting, general maintenance, and
maintaining good credit.
- Support the practice, process and development
of integrated affordable housing.
- Review land use ordinances to support higher
density residential development.
- Provide education and a process for families
that experience homeless due to natural
disasters or unforeseen housing problems.
FUTURE CDBG SPENDING
- Build more single occupancy units.
- Create a robust vacant property redevelopment
program.
- Fund an agency to expand its housing
placement services. Fully utilize the Coordinated
Entry System as a tool to find available unit
locations.
- Fund “after placement” entry services that
provide groceries, furniture, small scale kitchen
utensils and equipment.
Stakeholder Summary August 2019
City of Rosemead
- Fund social service agencies to increase
programs for rapid rehousing.
- Increase funding for homeless prevention
services and programs. Particularly, rental
assistance, eviction assistance, and deposit
payments.
- Safe crosswalks, sidewalks and routes to
schools. Particularly at: streets around Encinita
Elementary; Savanna on Rio Hondo Ave.and
Marshall St.; streets around Jansen Elementary
on Marshall St. and Walnut Grove.
- Crossing guards.
- Programs that promote more resident
volunteerism focused on community clean up
and maintenance.
- Fund healthy food programs in schools and
elderly populations.
- Create more green public spaces.
- Family preservation programs.
- Funds to defray the cost of internet access for
families with school-age children.
¹There is often a delay in service of two to three weeks after an intake process for a family to receive the
appropriate needed services.
*It should be noted that the student enrollment in Rosemead has gone down 25%, many contribute this
decrease, in part, to high housing costs. The decrease in children and family size will ultimately change
the Rosemead community.
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and your community.
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The City of Rosemead is in the process of preparing its
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and
its Consolidated Plan for the use of the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The
Consolidated Plan will provide a strategy for addressing
community development needs in the City for the next
five years. As part of the process, we are reaching out to
the community to attend future public meetings and
hearings as well as take a short online survey.
Why is this important to you?
Public input is critical to understanding community needs
and setting funding priorities for housing, social services,
and neighborhood improvements. Activities eligible for
CDBG funding for low- and moderate- income families
and neighborhoods include:
•Community services
•Economic development assistance
•Improvements to public infrastructure and facilities
•Affordable housing
•Programs and facilities for the homeless
96.39%80
3.61%3
3.61%3
4.82%4
0.00%0
2.41%2
Q1 Are you a
Answered: 83 Skipped: 1
Total Respondents: 83
Rosemead
resident
Rental housingprovider
Business owner
Worker in
Rosemead
Service
provider
Other (please
specify)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Rosemead resident
Rental housing provider
Business owner
Worker in Rosemead
Service provider
Other (please specify)
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86.75%72
2.41%2
10.84%9
Q2 What is the primary language you speak at home?
Answered: 83 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 83
English
Spanish
Other (please
describe)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
English
Spanish
Other (please describe)
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Q3 Please indicate if you are affiliated with any of the organization types
listed below. If other, please specify.
Answered: 81 Skipped: 3
Housing
Public housing
authority
Services -
Children
Services -
Elderly persons
Services -
Homeless
Services -
Persons with...
Services -
Persons with...
Services -
Victims of...
Services -
Health
Services -
Education
Services -
Employment
Services -
Fair housing
Child welfare
agency
Foundation
Major employer
Neighborhood
organization
Private sector
banking/fina...
Publicly
funded...
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2.47%2
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
2.47%2
0.00%0
0.00%0
4.94%4
9.88%8
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
1.23%1
0.00%0
Other
government -...
Other
government -...
Other
government -...
Regional
organization
Planning
organization
Chamber of
Commerce
Civic leaders
None
Other (please
describe)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Housing
Public housing authority
Services - Children
Services - Elderly persons
Services - Homeless
Services - Persons with disabilities
Services - Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services - Victims of domestic violence
Services - Health
Services - Education
Services - Employment
Services - Fair housing
Child welfare agency
Foundation
Major employer
Neighborhood organization
Private sector banking/financing
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
0.00%0
1.23%1
2.47%2
9.88%8
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
1.23%1
69.14%56
2.47%2
Total Respondents: 81
Publicly funded institution/system of care*
Other government - Federal
Other government - State
Other government - Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
Chamber of Commerce
Civic leaders
None
Other (please describe)
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1.20%1
8.43%7
6.02%5
81.93%68
2.41%2
Q4 How long have you lived in the City of Rosemead?
Answered: 83 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 83
Less than 1
year
1-4 Years
5-10 Years
Over 10 Years
I do not live
in Rosemead
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Less than 1 year
1-4 Years
5-10 Years
Over 10 Years
I do not live in Rosemead
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Q5 Housing Needs
Answered: 72 Skipped: 12
Owner-occupiedhousing...
Rental-occupied
housing...
Affordablerental housing
Senior housing
Housing for
the disabled
Energy
efficient ho...
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
29.41%
20
45.59%
31
25.00%
17
68
2.66
32.35%
22
44.12%
30
23.53%
16
68
2.59
15.71%
11
27.14%
19
57.14%
40
70
3.26
12.68%
9
46.48%
33
40.85%
29
71
3.15
13.04%
9
50.72%
35
36.23%
25
69
3.10
15.71%
11
34.29%
24
50.00%
35
70
3.19
18.31%
13
28.17%
20
53.52%
38
71
3.17
Least Important Important Extremely Important
Home ownership
down payment...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
LEAST
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation
Rental-occupied housing rehabilitation
Affordable rental housing
Senior housing
Housing for the disabled
Energy efficient home improvements
Home ownership down payment
assistance
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Q6 Community Facility Needs
Answered: 72 Skipped: 12
Least Important Important Extremely Important
Senior Centers
Youth Centers
NeighborhoodCommunity...
Parks and
Recreational...
ADA
Accessibilit...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
LEAST
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
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14.08%
10
49.30%
35
36.62%
26
71
3.08
2.86%
2
35.71%
25
61.43%
43
70
3.56
7.14%
5
48.57%
34
44.29%
31
70
3.30
2.82%
2
36.62%
26
60.56%
43
71
3.55
17.14%
12
44.29%
31
38.57%
27
70
3.04
Senior Centers
Youth Centers
Neighborhood Community Center
Parks and Recreational Facilities
ADA Accessibility Improvements to public
roads/facilities
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Q7 Homeless Housing Needs
Answered: 72 Skipped: 12
Least Important Important Extremely Important
Emergencyshelter
Transitional
housing
Permanenthousing
One-time
rent/utility...
Homeless
prevention
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
LEAST
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE
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14.08%
10
53.52%
38
32.39%
23
71
3.04
32.39%
23
49.30%
35
18.31%
13
71
2.54
22.86%
16
40.00%
28
37.14%
26
70
2.91
37.14%
26
40.00%
28
22.86%
16
70
2.49
11.27%
8
25.35%
18
63.38%
45
71
3.41
Emergency shelter
Transitional housing
Permanent housing
One-time rent/utility payments
Homeless prevention
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Q8 Neighborhood Improvement Needs
Answered: 72 Skipped: 12
CommercialBuilding...
Street
Improvements
Sidewalk/CurbImprovements
Sewer/Storm
Drain...
Alley
Improvements
Additional
Street Lighting
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35.29%
24
48.53%
33
16.18%
11
68
2.46
8.33%
6
41.67%
30
50.00%
36
72
3.33
14.08%
10
35.21%
25
50.70%
36
71
3.23
11.27%
8
46.48%
33
42.25%
30
71
3.20
Least Important Important Extremely Important
Small Business
Loans
Attract Job
Generating...
Graffiti
Removal
Safe Routes toSchool
None
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
LEAST
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Commercial Building
Rehabilitation
Street Improvements
Sidewalk/Curb Improvements
Sewer/Storm Drain Improvements
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34.78%
24
37.68%
26
27.54%
19
69
2.58
21.43%
15
38.57%
27
40.00%
28
70
2.97
50.00%
35
28.57%
20
21.43%
15
70
2.21
27.14%
19
28.57%
20
44.29%
31
70
2.90
16.90%
12
33.80%
24
49.30%
35
71
3.15
8.57%
6
25.71%
18
65.71%
46
70
3.49
76.92%
20
7.69%
2
15.38%
4
26
1.62
Alley Improvements
Additional Street Lighting
Small Business Loans
Attract Job Generating
Businesses
Graffiti Removal
Safe Routes to School
None
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Q9 Community Programs and Services Needs
Answered: 68 Skipped: 16
Childrenafter-school...
Childcare
services and...
Counseling/emotional suppor...
Disaster and
emergency...
Drug/alcohol
abuse...
Food services
for resident...
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Workforce/skill
s training...
Low-cost
transportati...
Neighborhood
crime...
Park andrecreation...
Programs for
at-risk youth
Homelesscounseling/o...
Affordable
legal services
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7.35%
5
36.76%
25
55.88%
38
68
2.49
14.93%
10
43.28%
29
41.79%
28
67
2.27
18.18%
12
45.45%
30
36.36%
24
66
2.18
10.45%
7
37.31%
25
52.24%
35
67
2.42
25.37%
17
47.76%
32
26.87%
18
67
2.01
13.24%
9
48.53%
33
38.24%
26
68
2.25
25.37%
17
31.34%
21
43.28%
29
67
2.18
19.40%
13
43.28%
29
37.31%
25
67
2.18
6.06%
4
30.30%
20
63.64%
42
66
2.58
3.13%
2
35.94%
23
60.94%
39
64
2.58
7.69%
5
40.00%
26
52.31%
34
65
2.45
19.70%
13
46.97%
31
33.33%
22
66
2.14
27.27%
18
39.39%
26
33.33%
22
66
2.06
14.93%
10
40.30%
27
44.78%
30
67
2.30
16.67%
11
53.03%
35
30.30%
20
66
2.14
Least Important Important Extremely Important
Health care
services &...
Domestic
violence...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
LEAST
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Children after-school/summer camp programs &
services
Childcare services and facilities
Counseling/emotional support services
Disaster and emergency preparedness services
Drug/alcohol abuse counseling/treatment
Food services for residents with special needs
Workforce/skills training and/or job placement
Low-cost transportation services (taxi coupons and
Dial-A-Ride)
Neighborhood crime prevention programs
Park and recreation programs
Programs for at-risk youth
Homeless counseling/outreach services
Affordable legal services
Health care services & facilities
Domestic violence counseling
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
3.08%2
1.54%1
10.77%7
64.62%42
20.00%13
Q10 Have you or someone you know ever encountered any of the forms
of housing discrimination described above?
Answered: 65 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 65
Yes I have
I think I may
have
I haven't but
I think I ma...
No, I don't
know anyone ...
I'm not sure
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes I have
I think I may have
I haven't but I think I may know someone who has
No, I don't know anyone who has
I'm not sure
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Q11 If you believe you or someone you know has encountered housing
discrimination, please describe.
Answered: 16 Skipped: 68
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
7.69%5
6.15%4
63.08%41
23.08%15
Q12 What would you do if you encountered housing discrimination?
Answered: 65 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 65
Do nothing and
seek other...
Contact the
person...
Report it
Would not know
what to do
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Do nothing and seek other housing options
Contact the person responsible and let them know they are discriminating
Report it
Would not know what to do
21 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
27.69%18
9.23%6
18.46%12
15.38%10
29.23%19
Q13 Do you believe housing discrimination occurs in your neighborhood?
Answered: 65 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 65
Yes
No
Likely
Unlikely
Don't know
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Likely
Unlikely
Don't know
22 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
56.45%35
3.23%2
0.00%0
1.61%1
0.00%0
0.00%0
3.23%2
1.61%1
14.52%9
19.35%12
Q14 If you think housing discrimination is occurring, what types of
discrimination do you think are most prevalent? (Please select all that
apply)
Answered: 62 Skipped: 22
Race/ethnicity/
disability
Sexual
orientation
Pregnant
Children
Age
Marital status
Nationalorigin/ancestry
Criminal
history/record
Source ofincome
None, I don't
think there ...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Race/ethnicity/disability
Sexual orientation
Pregnant
Children
Age
Marital status
National origin/ancestry
Criminal history/record
Source of income
None, I don't think there is any housing discrimination
23 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TOTAL 62
24 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
39.06%25
35.94%23
25.00%16
Q15 Are you aware of a tenant's right to request, from a landlord, a
physical change to make a home more accessible if necessary due to a
disability (called "reasonable accommodation")?
Answered: 64 Skipped: 20
TOTAL 64
Yes
No
Don't know
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Don't know
25 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
10.77%7
70.77%46
18.46%12
Q16 Have you, or someone you know, ever made a request for a
reasonable accommodation?
Answered: 65 Skipped: 19
TOTAL 65
Yes
No
Don't know
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Don't know
26 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1.96%1
0.00%0
1.96%1
0.00%0
5.88%3
0.00%0
0.00%0
1.96%1
88.24%45
Q17 If yes, what type of accommodation and/or modification did you or
the person you know request?
Answered: 51 Skipped: 33
TOTAL 51
Assistance
animal
Live-in
attendant
Modification
of a unit
Size of a unit
Accessibility
of a unit
Change in rent
due date
Transfer to
another unit
Parking/parking
space related
N/A, No
accommodatio...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Assistance animal
Live-in attendant
Modification of a unit
Size of a unit
Accessibility of a unit
Change in rent due date
Transfer to another unit
Parking/parking space related
N/A, No accommodation requested
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
13.11%8
57.38%35
4.92%3
19.67%12
4.92%3
Q18 What are the most pressing challenges facing homeowners or
property owners in the City?
Answered: 61 Skipped: 23
TOTAL 61
Lack of skills
needed to...
Cost of home
maintenance
Physical
ability to...
Magnitude of
housing...
None, no
challenges
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Lack of skills needed to maintain a home
Cost of home maintenance
Physical ability to maintain a home
Magnitude of housing problems is overwhelming
None, no challenges
28 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
3.23%2
27.42%17
54.84%34
0.00%0
14.52%9
Q19 What size of housing units are most needed?
Answered: 62 Skipped: 22
TOTAL 62
1-bedroom
dwelling units
2-bedroomdwelling units
3-bedroom
dwelling units
4 or more
bedroom...
Don't know
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
1-bedroom dwelling units
2-bedroom dwelling units
3-bedroom dwelling units
4 or more bedroom dwelling units
Don't know
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
74.60%47
34.92%22
22.22%14
19.05%12
17.46%11
38.10%24
25.40%16
26.98%17
Q20 What type of housing is most needed? (Select all that apply)
Answered: 63 Skipped: 21
Total Respondents: 63
Single-family
homes
Multi-Familyapartments
Housing mixed
with commercial
Townhomes/Condominiums
Housing
dedicated to...
Senior housing
Supportive
housing*
Low-barrierhousing**
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Single-family homes
Multi-Family apartments
Housing mixed with commercial
Townhomes/Condominiums
Housing dedicated to those with mental and physical disabilities
Senior housing
Supportive housing*
Low-barrier housing**
30 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
38.10%24
15.87%10
44.44%28
33.33%21
23.81%15
20.63%13
Q21 What housing amenities do you think are needed?
Answered: 63 Skipped: 21
Total Respondents: 63
Units with
accessible...
Buildings withelevators
Security
improvements
Housing
located near...
Housing
located near...
Don't know
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Units with accessible kitchens and bathrooms
Buildings with elevators
Security improvements
Housing located near transit
Housing located near schools and parks
Don't know
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
17.74%11
9.68%6
1.61%1
6.45%4
3.23%2
75.81%47
Q22 If you have ever applied for a home loan and your application was
NOT approved, which of the following reasons were you given?
Answered: 62 Skipped: 22
Total Respondents: 62
Income level
is too low
Down payment
costs were t...
Not enough
equity in my...
Poor credit
history or l...
Other
I have not had
this problem
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Income level is too low
Down payment costs were too high
Not enough equity in my property
Poor credit history or low credit score
Other
I have not had this problem
32 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
58.73%37
25.40%16
12.70%8
14.29%9
3.17%2
9.52%6
4.76%3
14.29%9
20.63%13
Q23 Which of the following issues, if any, have limited your housing
options in a preferred neighborhood or area? (Please select no more than
3)
Answered: 63 Skipped: 21
Total Respondents: 63
Can not afford
the rent or...
Do not have
enough money...
Housing needed
to be large...
Poor credit
history or l...
Need unitsthat...
Not shown
housing in t...
Concern thatI/we would n...
None of the
above issues
No issues
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Can not afford the rent or mortgage in a preferred neighborhood
Do not have enough money for a security deposit
Housing needed to be large enough for my/our household
Poor credit history or low credit score
Need units that accommodate a disability (i.e. wheelchair accessible)
Not shown housing in the neighborhood(s) I/we wanted to move to
Concern that I/we would not be welcome in the neighborhood
None of the above issues
No issues
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
19.05%12
47.62%30
33.33%21
Q24 Do you feel local land use regulations support the development of
affordable housing?
Answered: 63 Skipped: 21
TOTAL 63
Yes
No
No Opinion
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
No Opinion
34 / 35
CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
75.81%47
25.81%16
3.23%2
4.84%3
29.03%18
16.13%10
Q25 What are the challenges related to today's newly constructed units?
(Select top 2)
Answered: 62 Skipped: 22
Total Respondents: 62
High cost of
land prices ...
Local zoning
restricts th...
Units are not
accessible o...
New units are
built...
New units are
typically...
Other (please
specify)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
High cost of land prices and construction costs lead to higher priced housing
Local zoning restricts the ability to build affordable housing units
Units are not accessible or visitable
New units are built specifically for senior housing market
New units are typically market rate
Other (please specify)
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan COMMUNITY OUTREACH
City of Rosemead
Consolidated Plan & Analysis of Impediments
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Preparation of the 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan
A strategic plan describing how future CDBG and HOME funds will be spent
Preparation of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Provide ways and opportunities for the community to:
Address significant disparities in housing needs;
Replace segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living environments
Combat discrimination;
Transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunities; and
Maintain compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws.
Future Allocations
The City of Rosemead will receive approximately $5 Million in funding over the
next five years
CDBG: $3.5 Million
HOME: $1.5 Million
Citizen Participation
•Stakeholder interviews
•Community Survey
•Public Meetings and Hearings
Plan Development Timeline
August/November – Data Gathering/Community Engagement
December – Initial draft of Consolidated Plans due to City
January – Final draft due to City
February – Council Review and Public Meeting
March – 30 Day Public Comment Period
April – Council Approvals and Public Meeting
MAY 15 –HUD Submission
Community Input
1. What are the changes you see with the needs of your community? What so
you feel should be your top priorities in the next 2-3 years?
2. What are the infrastructure projects you feel CDBG funds should be spent on?
Examples: Significant infrastructure or road improvements, social service needs,
homelessness solutions, education.
3. What do you feel are the most common/pressing housing problems? How do
you feel we can overcome these problems?
4. Do you feel there is local support for the development of affordable housing?
If not, why?
Section 108 Loan
City of Rosemead – Section 108 Loan Borrowing Capacity
Grantee FY19
CDBG Award 5X CDBG
Allocation
Current/Prior
Section 108 Available 108 Borrowing
Authority
CA Rosemead $746,663 $3,733,315 No $3,733,315
Source: HUD Exchange, 4-8-2019
Section 108 offers state and local governments the ability to access low-cost, long-term
federally guaranteed financing for housing, economic development, and infrastructure
projects or loan funds. These borrowing capacity calculations are based on the FY 2019 CDBG
grant awards as well as grantees' outstanding Section 108 guaranteed loans and
commitments as of April 2019.
Thank You
Questions?Contact
Ben Kim, Assistant City Manager
(626) 569-2169