CC - Item 3A - Public Hearing and Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership ProgramsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGEIf�
DATE: MAY 31, 2022
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
PROGRAMS
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding to states,
counties, and cities in the form of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. As an Entitlement Community, the City of Rosemead is
required to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD which serves to update and
delineate efforts in meeting the priorities established in the five-year Consolidated Plan. The
Annual Action Plan is seen as an opportunity to reassess the City's housing needs and priorities,
as well as its programs and resources in a manner that will best meet the affordable housing and
community development challenges.
The City entitlement allocation for FY 2022-23 is $708,981 in CDBG funding and $341,033 in
HOME funds. As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City of Rosemead previously received
Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG- CV) Round 1 and Round 3
funds from HUD.
The purpose of this public hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on
the programs and activities proposed in the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION
HUD requires every state and local government that receives CDBG and HOME funding to
prepare a five-year comprehensive plan which brings community needs and resources together to
achieve statutory goals, and thereby address decent housing, create a suitable living environment,
and expand economic opportunities for the city's residents, particularly for low- and moderate -
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income persons. The current 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) was adopted by the City
Council on April 28, 2020.
In addition, federal regulations also require the adoption of an Annual Action Plan to the Con
Plan that operates on a single program year established by the City (i.e., July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023). It should be noted that under the CDBG program, eligible projects must either
provide benefits to low- or moderate -income persons, eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or
be an urgent need. In addition, at least 70 percent or more of the FY 2022-23 entitlement total
must be used for activities benefiting low- and moderate -income residents of Rosemead. Of the
HOME funds received, funds can only be used for housing activities benefiting low- or
moderate -income persons. Additionally, CDBG-CV funds must meet a CDBG program national
objective, and the activity must be CDBG-eligible.
In order to receive the FY 2022-23 allocations, the City must comply with the following
requirements of the Consolidated Plan final rule regarding pre -submission requirements:
► Fulfill citizen participation requirements by conducting a public hearing to receive
citizen input regarding annual funding needs;
► Publish a Draft Annual Action Plan for a 30 -day comment period in order to
receive citizen input regarding the final document; and
► Conduct a public hearing adopting the final Annual Action Plan.
After much deliberation and thought, it is being proposed that the activities shown in Attachment
A be funded under the CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV programs and included in the City's
Annual Action Plan for the FY 2022-23. The proposed program funding allocation breakdown
for the FY 2022-23 Action Plan is found on Attachment A.
CDBG Program
In reviewing the CDBG recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to
remember that only three broad funding categories are considered eligible under CDBG
regulations. A project must either (1) provide benefits to low- or moderate -income persons, (2)
eliminate slum or blighted conditions, or (3) satisfy an urgent need. In addition, of the CDBG
funds received, no more than 15% ($106,347.15) of the annual grant amount can be used for
social service activities; no more than 20% ($141,796) of the grant amount can be used for
Planning and Administrative services, and at least 65% ($460,837) of all funds must be used for
low -to -moderate -income activities.
It should be noted that there were no new public service funding requests submitted for FY 2022-
23. The Annual Action Plan continues to include funds for the City's Senior Nutrition Services at
the Garvey Center, the Summer Youth Employment Program, Family Promise, and Fair Housing
services.
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HOME Program
In reviewing the HOME funds recommendations, it would be appropriate for the City Council to
remember that no more than 10% ($34,103) can be used for administrative and program delivery
activities. At least 15% ($51,154) must be set aside for CHDO, as constituted under the
regulations. The balance of funds can only be used for housing activities. Previous amounts were
carried over from prior years and budgeted for Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loans and the
affordable housing program.
CDBG-CV Funds
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the
"CARES Act") was signed into law by the Federal Government. The CARES Act provides $5
billion in Community Development Block Grant funding ("CDBG") to assist "America's low-
income families and most vulnerable citizens."
The City of Rosemead currently has a balance of $972,646 from Round 1 ($443,683) and Round 3
($528,646) of Corona Virus funds from HUD. These funds are intended to facilitate households and
businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic. The City will continue to promote the
Small Business Assistance Program and will continue to fund the Asian Youth Foundation
Foodbank this upcoming Program Year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony on the Annual Action Plan;
2. Approve the FY 2022 - 2023 Annual Action Plan including CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-
CV3 funding recommendations, and authorize the submittal of the Annual Action Plan to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Authorize City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents to receive
funding and implement approved use and make necessary budget adjustments based on
HUD's final allocation amount; and
4. Authorize City Manager to execute sub -recipient agreements with the non-profit
organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV allocations in the Action Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
The Annual Action Plan includes HUD funding allocation for CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV
programs.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plans implements the "Key Organizational Goals" of ensuring
the City's continued financial viability by actively pursuing quality economic development;
enhancing public safety and quality of life; and beautifying residential neighborhoods and
commercial corridors.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which includes a
public hearing notice published in the Rosemead Reader on April 21, 2022. The public hearing
notice was republished on May 16, 2022 due to the May 24th City Council meeting having been
rescheduled. Copies of the draft Plan were available during the 30 -day public review and
comment period from April 21, 2022 through May 23, 2022.
Prepared by:
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Charlotte Cabeza
Management Analyst
Attachment A: FY CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Funding Allocations
Attachment B: FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
Attachment C: Rosemead Reader Public Notice
Attachment A
FY 2022-23
CDBG and HOME
Funding Allocations
Attachment A
CDBG & HOME ALLOCATIONS
PROPOSED FY 2022-2023 CDBG BUDGET
Program Administration Cost
Planning & Administration (20% Max)
$141,796
Subtotal
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan
Subtotal
$141,796
Rehabilitation & Public Facilities
Handyman Grants
CHDO
$195,000
City Hall ADA Elevator Project
Subtotal
$265,838
Subtotal
Total HOME Allocation
$460,838
Social Services (15% Max)
Senior Nutrition Program
$60,000
Summer Youth Employment
$30,000
Housing Rights Center
$11,347
Family Promise
$5,000
Subtotal
106,347
Total CDBG Allocation
$708,981
PROPOSED FY 2022-2023 HOME BUDGET
Program Administration Cost
Planning & Administration
Subtotal
$34,103
$34,103
Housing
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Loan
Subtotal
$255,775
$255,775
CHDO
CHDO
$51,155
Subtotal
$51,155
Total HOME Allocation
$341,033
Attachment B
FY 2022-23
Annual Action Plan
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Table of Contents
Tableof Contents..................................................................................................................................................2
Executive Summary
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
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0
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)............................................................................................................................... I I
AP -38 Project Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 13
AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)................................................................................................... 19
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
21
AP -60 Public Housing-91.220(h)...................................................................................................................23
AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)............................................................25
AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j).........................................................................................27
AP -85 Other Actions — 91
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements-91.220(I)(1,2,4)..........................................................................31
Table60 — Expected Resources...........................................................................................................................................
7
Table61 —Annual Goals.......................................................................................................................................................9
Table62 - Goals Description.............................................................................................................................................10
Table63 - Project Summary ..............................................................................................................................................11
Table64 — Project Information...........................................................................................................................................18
Table65 - Geographic Distribution..................................................................................................................................19
Table 66 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement.........................................................20
Table 67 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type......................................................................21
Appendix:
AppendixA — Home Sales Data .........................................................................................................................................32
AppendixB — Citizen Participation...................................................................................................................................33
Appendix C — SF424 Forms and Certifications.............................................................................................................34
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Executive Summary
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 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan directly within HUD's
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
The strategies and projects outlined in the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan are intended to benefit low- and
moderate -income residents, improve distressed and blighted neighborhoods with high concentrations of
low- and moderate -income residents, and positively impact the City as a whole. These Strategies will be
coordinated with other federal and state grant programs and local initiatives to meet the objectives
outlined in the plan. The Annual Action Plan will focus on goals established within the Five -Year 2020-
2024 Con Plan -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.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Rosemead continually strives to improve the performance of its operations. The City prepares
the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Report (CAPER) annually, which documents
progress toward meeting needs and achieving strategies established in the Consolidated Plan and the
Annual Action Plan. Through the monitoring of performance measures and sub -recipients, staff is able to
identify operational improvements, resource allocation issues, and policy questions to be addressed in
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the upcoming year. Overall, the City of Rosemead and its partners have been successful in implementing
its fair housing program and housing projects established in the previous Annual Action Plan and the City
foresees continued progress through the new Action Plan. For a more detailed summary of the City's
evaluation of past performance, previous Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports
(CAPER'S) can be requested through the Administration Department
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The City launched a comprehensive outreach strategy to enhance and broaden citizen participation in the
preparation of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan. The City informed the public that it was in the process of
creating the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and encouraged public participation by hosting public
meetings. 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.
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.
S. Summary of public comments
The Annual Action Plan was made available for public review from April 21, 2022 through May 23,
2022. The City prepared a notice announcing the Draft Action Plan was available for public review on the
City's website, Rosemead City Hall, and Rosemead Library. The notice was published in the local
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newspaper. The notice also indicated the date, time, and location of the City Council public hearing for
adoption of the Annual Action Plan and included:
• The amount of CDBG/HOME assistance expected to be received during the plan duration;
• The range of activities that are proposed under the Action Plan using CDBG and HOME funds.
No written or oral comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No written comments or views were not accepted.
7. Summary
The City of Rosemead's 2022-2023 Annual Action 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:
• 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 Con Plan 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 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
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AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The Action Plan focuses on activities to be funded with the two federal entitlement grants—CDBG and
HOME—administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing and
community development needs in the City are extensive and require the effective and efficient use of
limited funds. HUD allocates CDBG and HOME funding to eligible jurisdictions on a formula basis, using
factors such as population, income distribution, and poverty rate.
CDBG Program
CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent
housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of
low -and moderate -income.
There is a wide range of activities that are eligible under CDBG Programs. CDBG grantees are responsible
for ensuring that each eligible activity meets one of three national objectives:
• Benefiting low—and moderate—income persons;
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and
• Meet an urgent need that the grantee is unable to finance on its own.
The City is anticipating receiving approximately $708,981 in PY 2022-2023 CDBG funds. In addition, the
City will be using approximately $1,254,369 from prior years carryover funds amd $12,000 from program
income from PY 2021-2022.
In addition, the City has received a total of $972,328 in CDBG-CV in to assist residents and businesses
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will continue to be used to aid in the prevention,
preparation, and response to COVID-19
HOME Program
HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJ's). The program's
flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other
forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance or security deposits.
HOME is designed to create affordable housing to low-income households. The program was designed
to reinforce several important values and principles of community development.
The City is anticipating receiving approximately $341,033 in PY 2022-2023 HOME funds. In addition, the
City will use approximately $1,840,627 from prior years carryover funds, amd $5,000 in orogram income
from PY 2021-2022.
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The City proposes to use its HOME funds forth e Residential/Rental Rehabilitation Program, develop
affordable housing through acquisition/rehabilitation, homeownership/down payment assistance, and
for the general administration of the HOME Program.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
3
Expected
Narrative
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
of
Amount
Description
Funds
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of Con Plan
CDBG
Public-
Acquisition
In Year 3, the
federal
Admin and
City expects to
Planning
receive
Economic
$708,981 in
Development
CDBG
Housing
entitlement
Rehab
funds. Any
Public
unencumbered
Improvements
funds from
Public
prior years)
Services
resources will
be allocated
capital
$708,981
$12,000
$1,254,369
$1975,350
$1,417,962
improvements
HOME
Public-
Acquisition
In Year 3, the
federal
Homeowner
City expects to
rehab
receive
Multifamily
$341,033 in
rental new
HOME
and rehab
entitlement
TBRA
$341,033
1 $5,000
1 $1,840,627
$2,178,139
$682,066
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
• Fair Housing Services
The City of Rosemead anticipates assisting two 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 received additional funds to assist with the preparation, prevention or response to the COVID-
19 pandemic, the City will allocate these funds to activities already funded with the CDBG-CV funds or the
City's activities under the current fiscal year.
In addition to HOME providing affordable housing, the City implements the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City's Housing Element by creating the incentive of density bonuses to developers that provide
housing units affordable to 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
Not applicable.
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AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs
Funding
Goal Outcome
Order
Year
Year
Area
Addressed
Indicator
1
Expand Fair
2022
2023
Public service
Community
Fair Housing
CDBG:$11,347
100: People
Housing choice
Wide
and access
2
Expand
2022
2023
Affordable
Community
Affordable
CDBG: $510,500
2: Homebuyer
affordable
Housing
Wide
Housing
housing
Public Housing
HOME: $1,746,782
4: Homebuyers
opportunities
Non -Homeless
1: CHDO Project
Special Needs
3
Maintain viable
2022
2023
Affordable
Community
Housing &
CDBG:$95,369
2: Businesses
and efficient
Housing
Wide
Economic
energy
Lead testing
Development
CDBG: $527,500
39: Households
efficient
and
HOME: $405,775
(6 -Emergency,
housing and
abatement
27-Handyworker,
commercial
and 3 Loans)
areas
4
Maintain Safe
2022
2023
Public facilities
Eligible
Housing
CDBG:$265,838
1: Project
and Green
including
Low and
Accessibility
Neighborhoods
recreation and
Moderate -
Pedestrian
infrastructure
Income
facilities
Block
Groups
5
Provide Vital
2022
2023
Non -Homeless
Community
Supportive
CDBG: $106,347
228: People
Public Services
Special Needs
Wide
Services
6
Planning and
2022
2023
Rehabilitation
Community
Housing
CDBG:$141,796
Efficient and
Administration-
Administration
Wide
effective
Community
HOME:$34,103
administration of
Development
planning and
CHDO support
execution of
community
development and
housing
rehabilitation.
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Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Goal
The City will continue to collaborate with entities to assist families and individuals
Description
seeking counselling and or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination
problems.
2
Goal Name
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Goal
Provide funding for new housing development and or programs that assist low -
Description
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 and Commercial Areas
Goal
Provide programs and funding for owner -occupied rehabilitation including
Description
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
Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include proactive code
Description
enforcement, improving parks, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and
safe routes to school.
5
Goal Name
Provide Vital Public Services
Goal
Provide needed public services that assist individuals and families in the following
Description
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
This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying
Description
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 62 — Goal Descriptions
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AP -35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City is anticipating receiving approximately $708,981 in PY 2022-2023 CDBG funds. In addition, the
City will be using approximately $1,254,369 from prior years carryover funds, and $12,000 in program
income from PY 2021-2023. The City is anticipating receiving approximately $341,033 in PY 2022-2023
HOME funds. In addition, the City will use approximately $1,840,627 from prior years carryover funds,
and $5,000 in program income from PY 2021-2022.
Projects
#
Project Name
2022-2023
Allocation
Prior Years
Carryover
Allocation
2021-2022
Program
Income
Total
Allocation
CDBG
1
Planning and Administration
$141,796
$0
$0
$141,796
2
Commercial Fa4ade
Improvement Program
$0
$95,369
$0
$95,369
3
Handyworker Grants
$195,000
$304,500
$12,000
$511,500
4
Emergency Grants
$0
$16,000
$0
$16,000
5
Homeownership Assistance
Program
$0
$510,500
$0
$510,500
6
Rosemead Park Improvements
$0
$328,000
0
$328,000
7
City Hall ADA Elevator Project
$265,838
$0
$0
$265,838
8
Summer Youth Program
$30,000
$0
$0
$30,000
9
Senior Nutrition Program
$60,000
$0
$0
$60,000
10
Family Promise
$5,000
$0
$0
$5,000
11
Fair Housing Services
$11,347
$0
$0
$11,347
TOTAL
$708,981
$1,254,369
$12,000
$1,975,350
HOME
12
Planning and Administration
$34,103
$0
$0
$34,103
13
CHDO Assistance
$51,155
$50,627
$0
$101,782
14
Homeownership Assistance
Program
$0
$1,640,000
$5,000
$1,640,000
15
Owner -Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation Loan Program
$255,775
$150,000
$0
$405,775
TOTAL
$341,033
$1,840,627
$5,000
$2,186,660
CDBG-CV
16
Planning and Administration
$0
$142,527
$0
$149,527
17
Small Business Assistance
Program
$0
$468,592
$0
$468,592
18
Food Bank/Distribution
$0
$126,220
$0
$126,220
TOTAL
1 $0
$737,339
$0
$737,399
Table 63 - Project Summary
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating a majority of its non -administrative CDBG and HOME
funds for program year 2022-2023 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate -income
people throughout the City.
The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate -income people include
lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not
affordable to low-income residents. The projects selected for funding represent programs designed to
meet needs identified as high within the consolidated plan. Funding is limited, so not all projects
requesting funding were able to be funded. The City strives to have a broad spectrum of programs to
meet the needs of as many populations throughout Rosemead as possible.
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AP -38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
CDBG Program Administration
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $141,796
Description
The City will continue to provide planning
and administration services required to
manage and operate the City's CDBG
programs. Such funds will assist in managing
community development, housing, and
economic development programs.
Target Date
6/30/2023
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
operations.
2
Project Name
Commercial Fagade Improvement Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient
Housing and Commercial Areas
Needs Addressed
Housing and Economic Development
Funding
CDBG: $95,369
Description
Provide low interest grants/loans to business
owners
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of
businesses that will benefit from the
proposed activities
2 Businesses
Location Description
To be determined
Planned Activities
Provide low interest loans/grants to viable
businesses to enhance exterior facades.
3
Project Name
Housing Rehabilitation — Handyworker
Grants
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient
Housing and Commercial Areas
Needs Addressed
Housing and Economic Development
Funding
CDBG: $511,500
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Description
Grants(maximum $15,000) are available to
eligible senior citizens (62 years and older) or
handicapped/disabled citizens who need
financial assistance for critical health and
safety related improvements. The grant may
be used for repairs related to code
deficiencies such as new roofs, smoke
detectors, and exterior painting.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
27 Housing units
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
To be determined
Planned Activities
Undertake several housing rehabilitation
projects.
4
Project Name
Emergency Grants
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient
Housing and Commercial Areas
Needs Addressed
Housing and Economic Development
Funding
CDBG:$16,000
Description
Emergency grants (maximum $2,000) are
available to eligible senior citizens (62 years
and older) for corrections to emergency code
deficiencies which constitute an immediate
health and safety risk.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
6 Housing units
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
Answer residents questions, review
applications, and assist with emergency.
5
Project Name
Homeownership Assistance Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $510,500
Description
Provide grants/loans to low- to -moderate
income homeowners of single-family homes
and condominiums to purchase property.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
2 Homebuyer
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Location to be determined
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Planned Activities
Assist low -to -moderate income residents to
purchase property in Rosemead.
6
Project Name
Rosemead Park Improvements Project
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Safe and Green Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed
Improve the quality of life for residents
Funding
$328,000
Description
Improvements at Park
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
1 Project
Location Description
Rosemead CA 91770
Planned Activities
Park Improvements
7
Project Name
City Hall ADA Elevator Project
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Safe and Green Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed
Improve the quality of life for residents
Funding
$265,838
Description
ADA Improvement to Elevator
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
1 Project
Location Description
City Hall
Planned Activities
ADA Improvement to Elevator
8
Project Name
Summer Youth Employment Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Provide vital public services.
Needs Addressed
Homeless prevention and public services
Funding
$30,000
Description
The Summer Youth Employment Program
provides employment opportunities for high
school aged youth.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
15 Youth
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The program provides summer employment
for high school aged youth.
9
Project Name
Senior Nutrition Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Provide vital public services.
Needs Addressed
Homeless prevention and public services
Funding
$60,000
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Description
Provide seniors with nutritious meals
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
100 Seniors
Location Description
Garvey Community Center, Rosemead
Planned Activities
Provide Rosemead seniors with high quality,
cost efficient and nutritious meals at the
Garvey Community Center.
30
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
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
10 Families
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.
11
Project Name
Fair Housing Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Expand Fair Housing Choice and Access
Needs Addressed
Fair housing education
Funding
CDBG: $11,347
Description
Provide funding to handle fair housing cases
and education
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
100 Persons
Location Description
Households within the City
Planned Activities
The City will provide legal services, training,
and mediation over discrimination cases and
Fair Housing Act education.
12
Project Name
HOME Program Administration
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
HOME: $34,103
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Description
The City will continue to provide planning
and administration services required to
manage and operate the City's HOME
programs. Such funds will assist in managing
community development, and housing
programs.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
N/A
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
HOME Program Administration is located at
City Hall
Planned Activities
Program administrative costs for HOME
operations.
13
Project Name
CH DO Set -Aside
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Expand affordable housing opportunities
Needs Addressed
Affordable housing
Funding
HOME: $101,782
Description
Assistance to selected CHDO to provide
affordable housing and residential
rehabilitation.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
1 Project
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
To be determined
Planned Activities
Provide assistance to a CHDO to provide
affordable housing. The City may defer use of
these funds to future years in order to add
future HOME funds to complete a more
substantial project.
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Project Name
Homeownership Assistance Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $1,645,000
Description
Provide grants/loans to low -to -moderate
income homeowners of single-family homes
and condominiums to purchase property.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
4 Homebuyers
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Location to be determined
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Planned Activities
Provide grants/loans to homeowners of
single-family homes and condominiums for
low -to -moderate income residents to
purchase property.
15
Project Name
Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient
Housing and Commercial Areas
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $405,775
Description
Households who own and occupy their home
and are age and income qualified may be
eligible. Through these programs, may make
certain rehabilitation improvements and
upgrades to their single-family residence.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
3 Housing units
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
Undertake several housing rehabilitation
projects.
16
Project Name
CDBG-CV Administration
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG-CV: $142,527
Description
The City will continue to provide planning
and administration services required to
manage and operate the City's CDBG-CV
programs. Such funds will assist in managing
community development, and housing
programs.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
N/A
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
CDBG-CV Program Administration is located
at City Hall
Planned Activities
Program administrative costs for CDBG-CV
operations.
17
Project Name
Small Business Assistance Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Maintain Decent and Energy Efficient Housing
and Commercial Areas
Needs Addressed
Housing and Economic Development
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Funding
CDBG-CV: $468,592
Description
Provide grants to low- to -moderate income
businesses that have been financially
impacted by COVID-19.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
18 Businesses
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Location to be determined
Planned Activities
Provide grants/loans to homeowners of
single-family homes and condominiums for
low -to -moderate income residents to
purchase property.
18
Project Name
Food Bank Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed
Homeless prevention and public services
Funding
CDBG-CV: $126,220
Description
Provide Rosemead residents who have been
financially impacted by COVID-19 with
quality, cost efficient and nutritious food.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families
100 People
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
Provide Rosemead residents who have been
financially impacted by COVID-19 with
quality, cost efficient and nutritious food.
Table 64 — 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. 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.
A new map has been developed with Low- and Moderate -Income Summary Data (LMISD), resulting from
the 2010 Census, became effective. 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 70
fable 65 - 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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AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
0
Non -Homeless
0
Special -Needs
0
Tota I
0
Table 66 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance -Section 8 vouchers
0
The Production of New Units
0
Rehab of Existing Units
36
Acquisition of Existing Units
6
Total
42
Table 67 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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.
The City of Rosemead believes the 203(b) limits provided by HUD, for Los Angeles County, understate
housing prices in Rosemead. Therefore, staff performed its own analysis to determine the 95 percent of
median purchase price limits.
To conduct a local market survey, the City must collect and present sales data by type of housing (for
example, one- to- four -unit, condos, coops and manufactured housing) on all or nearly all of the one -
family house sales in the entire City. The data must be presented in ascending order of sales price, and
include the address of the listed properties and their locations within the City.
The length of the reporting period varies with the volume of monthly home sales. If there are 500 or more
housing sales per month within the within the City, a one-month reporting period must be used. If there
are 250-499 sales per month, a two-month reporting must be used. If there are fewer than 250 sales per
month, a three-month reporting period must be used. If the total number of sales reported is an odd
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number, the median is established by the price of the middle sale. If the total number of sales is an even
number, the higher of the two middle numbers is considered the median.
Based on a comparison of local housing market listing prices and sales information, it was determined
that the FHA limits do not accurately reflect current actual 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 $774,250 in the City of Rosemead and a 95 percent median value
price of $636,500 for Single Family homes and $576,650 for Condominium sales (see Home Sales data in
Attachment A).
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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 the date of preliminary
application and Voucher availability.
Although there are no public housing units, there are several affordable housing developments. The
following four housing developments received mortgage assistance with the help of federal, state, or local
funds.
Angelus Senior 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
Con Plan. As mentioned earlier, the earliest possible conversion date for the Angeles Senior Apartment is
February 7, 2050.
Garvey Senior Apartments
The Garvey Senior Apartment was completed in 2002 and is owned by the Rosemead Housing
Development Corporation. It consists of 64 one -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 Con Plan. As mentioned earlier, the
earliest possible conversion date for the Garvey Senior Apartment is October 30, 2057.
Two (2) 3- Bedroom Single Family Homes
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 55year 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 MR) 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 for public housing
There is no action needed by the City.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate
in homeownership
LACDA manages a resident engagement process with their public housing. However, there is no public
housing in the City.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided
or other assistance
This is not applicable to the City.
Discussion
See above discussion.
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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 Con Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plans. The City
is relying on coordinated efforts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to provide
shelter opportunities; the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition (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. In 2021, the PIT Count was not conducted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most
recent PIT Count of unsheltered persons was from 2020 and the results of Rosemead's count showed that
the number of unsheltered homeless persons decreased from the 2019 count. In 2020 there were 79
unsheltered persons, down from 91 in 2019. Following is the breakdown for unsheltered persons in
Rosemead on the night of the Homeless PIT Count 2020:
• Persons on the Street: 42
• Persons in Cars: 7
• Persons in Vans: 8
• Persons in RVs/Campers: 12
• Persons in Makeshift Shelters: 9
• Persons in Tents: 1
Total: 79
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) too 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 2020 were 79homeless individuals. The PIT survey also indicated that none of the homeless
persons accounted for were sheltered. 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
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highest, a significant number (35.2 percent) of those counted are female. There is no data regarding the
number of veterans and their families.
The City funds two public services organizations including a fair housing provider and Family Promise of
San Gabriel Valley. The fair housing provider will continue to provide the City with fair housing services as
well as handle future housing discrimination cases. Family Promise located on San Gabriel Boulevard,
Rosemead provides food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Counseling and homeless
prevention services are provided for at -risk families. In 2020 Family Promise successfully found housing
for 88 percent of its clients. In 2021-2022 Family Promise anticipates CDBG funding will assist 10 families.
Outside of CDBG funding, the City also relies on EI 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 EI 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
that 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 create more housing
opportunities in the City.
• Lack of implementation of local housing policies for affordable housing development.
The final chapter of the Al 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 the 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 Al and affordable housing initiatives. The City strives to reduce homelessness,
maintain existing housing stock, and stimulate economic growth by funding commercial fagade
rehabilitation programs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to look at non-traditional ways to increase affordable housing to meet the needs of
the homeless, 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 Con Plan'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 before 1978 will be required to meet certain lead-based
paint requirements prior to being assisted. These requirements include the following:
• Distribution of lead-based paint notification pamphlets to all households occupying assisted units.
• Inspection of all properties for defective paint surfaces.
• Abatement of all defective paint surfaces identified at the time of the inspection.
Through the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Programs, financial assistance will be provided to eradicate
the problem. Full abatement will be undertaken in all rehabilitation projects over $25,000. It is the
responsibility of the City's 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, and 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 exist 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 a 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 Facade 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. The City is also assisting businesses that have
been impacted by the COVID-10 pandemic.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Coordination (LIHTC)
Currently, the City uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development through
housing rehabilitation programming. The City has 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 for tax credits for
the development of a housing project, the Housing Division staff will work with developers and non-profit
agencies pro forma, serve as part of the team developing tax credit financing and will calculate the
financing gap, along with the maximum and minimum subsidies. This will ensure that the City's HOME
coordination will meet HOME requirements for the LIHTC program.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's Community Development department retains the responsibility of managing CDBG and HOME
administration, project determinations, project funding and drawdowns, community and public services,
staffing, and HUD monitoring. This role also requires continued coordination with the 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
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assistance available to residents is an ongoing and time-consuming task that requires a large number of
City staff. Creating an institutional structure that can develop and share data on the progress and status
of beneficiaries through the development of integrated information systems such as the Coordinated
Entry System and CoC. These outside institutions play a major role in the delivery of community
development programs.
It remains important that the City further 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 2022-2023 AAP through its various organizations including Family Promise,
Senior Nutrition Provider, and the fair housing provider. In addition, City departments must work together
to achieve the goals set in the AAP.
The City works with the County and State governments and private industry construction contractors,
non-profit organizations, and social service providers to implement the projects within the AAP. The City
is committed to extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels of government, nonprofits,
and private sector.
Discussion:
See the above discussion.
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AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as
follows:
Other forms of investment are local and federal funds.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for
homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
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
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: I
The City has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing
that is rehabilitated with HOMEfunds.
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2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
APPENDIXA
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JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
Citizen Particpitation
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JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
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Attachment C
Public Notice
BEACON MEDIA INC. LEGAL QUOTES
626-301-1010
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
COMBINED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND 30 -DAY COMMENT PERIOD
FOR THE 2022.2023 DRAFT ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rosemead has pre-
pared Its 2022-2023 draft Annual Action Plan far the upcoming fis.
cal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The
Athan Plan is a grant application to the U.S. Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Mbit of the flecal years
covered by the City's current 2020-2024 Consolidated! Pian. The
Action Plan will appropriate approximately $754,100 of Community
Development Block Grant ICDBG) and $337,512 in HOME Invest-
ment Partnerships funds, to specific activities for the 2022-2023
fiscal yearto addrsn Strategic Plan goals included in the Five -Year
Consolidated Plan.
Review and Comment Period
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the publication of
this notice commences a minimum 30 -day public review period as
required under Federal Regulation 24 CFR 91.105(b)(2) ant the
City's Citizen Participation Plan This public review and comment
period begins April 21, 2022 and run through May 23, 2022. Copies
of the 2022-2023 Draft Action Plan will ba available for public re-
view on the City's website at wwwWyoftosernead.org/governmert/
city departments/community developmenl/housing. The 2022-
2023 draft Action Plan will be available at City Hall and Rosemead
Public Library
The public is invited to submit written comments on the draft docu-
ment to Charlotte Caben. Management Analyst, at BWB E Valley
Blvd., Rosemead CA 91770, by email to ccabeze4pcity afrosim u d.
erg. For any questions concerning this notice please telephone
Ms. Cabana at (626) 559-2153.
Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN Mat Me City Council will
hold a virtual public hearing during the council meeting on Tues-
day, May 31, 2022, at 7:00 pm. At Mat time, citizens and other
Interested Parries will bB invited to provide Comments on the draft
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
Enka Hemandez
City Clerk
City of Rosemead
Pubtia i May 16, 2022
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