HomeMy Public PortalAbout12) 10A_PLHA_Staff ReportMANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
D ATE: October 6, 2020
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
Via: Brian Haworth, Assistant to the City Manager
Via: Scott Reimers, Interim Community Development Director
By: Tinny Chan, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to:
1. Provide direction on how the City should appropriate its Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) funding for fiscal year 2020-2021; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 20-5492, should Council direct staff to use PLHA funding for
eligible, city-specific initiatives (Attachment “A”).
BACKGROUND:
1.On Sept. 29, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 2, the Building Homes and Jobs
Act. The law established a permanent funding source—otherwise known as
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding—to increase the state’s supply
of affordable housing. This was done by imposing a $75 recording fee on real estate
documents.
2.On Feb. 26, 2020, the state’s Housing and Community Development Department
announced that the County of Los Angeles would receive over $11 million in PLHA
funding for fiscal year 2020-2021. Of this amount, the City would receive its first
formula-based grant of $124,815. Subsequent fiscal year allocations will fluctuate
based on the local real estate market.
3.On June 17, 2020, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)—as the
funding administrator—held a teleconference with local cities to introduce the new
funding source. A proposal was also unveiled for this year’s countywide allocation of
AGENDA
ITEM 10.A.
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$11 million (in PLHA funds) for the LACDA’s Expanded Eviction Defense Program.
Funds would support the tenant outfall of the current pandemic, i.e., limited and full
scope legal representation, short-term rental assistance, case management, and
“know-your-rights” workshops (Attachment “B”, pg. 4).
4. On June 26, 2020, it was confirmed that local cities could determine how to use its
PLHA funding for eligible activities (Attachments “C” and “D”) rather than appropriating
funding to the LACDA’s recommended eviction defense program. Once Council
makes a decision on how to use this year’s allocation, staff must notify the LACDA of
the City’s proposed funding activities—via resolution—no later than October 15, 2020.
Funds would then be released in late-December with programs to start in January
2021.
ANALYSIS:
Tonight’s discussion centers on two questions:
1. Does Council wish to use this fiscal year’s PLHA funding on the LACDA’s Expanded
Eviction Defense Program; or
2. Does Council wish to use this fiscal year’s PLHA funding on other eligible activities
that better support local housing policies (e.g., RHNA, General Plan)?
Should Council pursue the first option, no other action is needed. However, if Council
wishes to pursue the second option, the attached matrix identifies eligible and city-specific
initiatives for consideration (Attachment “E”).
Staff will provide a presentation of the matrix, which identifies six eligible activities. The
matrix details each activity's pros and cons and determines how they can further city
policies.
Staff Recommendations:
1. While the LACDA is encouraging local cities to allocate its PLHA funds to their
Expanded Eviction Defense Program, staff does not recommend this because:
• There is no quantifiable way to show that the City’s PLHA funds will directly help
Temple City residents; and
• There are more efficient ways to use the City’s PHLA funds that better align with
local housing policies.
Council may wish to consider funding the Expanded Eviction Defense Program next
year, especially if this need is identified in the City’s soon-to-be-completed Homeless
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Plan.
2. Staff recommends using this year’s PLHA funding on Matrix Activity No. 2, which
establishes a loan or grant program to create up to 12 affordable junior accessory
dwelling units. The initiative also:
• Helps the City meet its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) goals; and
• Is consistent with strategies identified in the General Plan to reduce impacts on
single-family neighborhoods.
As an alternative recommendation, Council is encouraged to consider Matrix
Activity No. 5, which funds accessibility modifications in lower-income, owner-
occupied housing. While it does not help the City meet its RHNA goals, it would:
• Provide additional funding for the City’s existing handyworker and home
rehabilitation grant program, which has a large waiting list; and
• Yield an additional 12 handyworker grants or three housing rehabilitation loans for
this fiscal year.
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS:
Actions contained in this report align with the following strategic goals: quality of life and
good governance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual funding is limited to a five-percent administration fee. For this fiscal year, that
amount is $6,240.75.
The use of subsequent year funding allocations will require Council review and approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 20-5492
B. Expanded Eviction Defense Program
C. Confirmation Letter
D. Eligible PLHA Funding Activities
E. Matrix of Eligible and City-Specific Initiatives
RESOLUTION 20-5492
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT
LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM BY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR (OR
DESIGNEE) TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM FROM
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 2, enacted in 2017 and codified in Government Code section 27388.1 and Health
and Safety Cody section 50470, provided a funding source (Permanent Local Housing Allocation) to all local
governments in California to help cities and counties implement plans to increase the affordable housing stock;
and
WHEREAS, as a result, the City of Temple City will receive $124,815 for fiscal year 2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City would be able to use these funds (PLHA funds) for certain eligible
activities defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the PHLA funds would be administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent
Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for the period beginning January 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City authorizes the execution of a contract with the County of Los Angeles to receive said
PLHA funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Temple City as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves eligible, city-specific initiatives to be implemented using PLHA funds for
fiscal year 2020-2021, which are identified in Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor (or designee) to execute any and all documents
necessary for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County PLHA Program on behalf of the City of Temple City.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council
SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of October, 2020.
Tom Chavez, Mayor
DRAFT
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 20-5492
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at
a meeting held on the 6th of October, 2020, by the following vote:
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Peggy Kuo, City Clerk Gregory Murphy, City Attorney
YES:Councilmember-
NO:Councilmember-
ABSENT:Councilmember-
ABSTAIN:Councilmember-
ATTEST:
Peggy Kuo, City ClerkDRAFT
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 20-5492
Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT 1
PROPOSED ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES
FOR THE STATE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
City Name ________________________ Date _________________
Name and Descrip2on of the Eligible Ac2vity or Ac2vi2es the City would like to Implement Using PLHA funds:
Budget (s) Proposed for Ac2vity or Ac2vi2es:
Per2nent Facts and Informa2on about the Priority Need for this Ac2vity or Ac2vi2es in your City:
SubmiJed to LACDA By: _________________________ Date: ___________________
Title: _________________________________________ DRAFT
ATTACHMENT A
1
Permanent Housing Local Allocation Plan 2019-2023
302 (c)(4) Plan
Eligible Applicant Type Entitlement
Local Government Recipient of PLHA Formula
Allocation
County of Los Angeles
Approximate PLHA Formula Allocation Amount $11,025,126
Approximate PLHA Formula Five-Year Allocation
Amount
$66,150,756
§302(c)(4)(A) Describe the manner in which allocated funds will be used for eligible activities.
The County of Los Angeles will use PLHA formula allocation funds to deliver homelessness
prevention services under its Expanded Eviction Defense Program (EDP), to be launched in
the last quarter of calendar year 2020: 1) limited and full scope legal representation; 2) short-
term (90 day) rental assistance; 3) program navigation and case management; and 4) tenant
legal clinics/"Know-Your-Rights" workshops.
The primary goal of the County’s EDP is to provide low-income renters making up to 30% of
the Area Median Income (AMI) and at-risk of becoming homeless due to a pending eviction
case with free services and resources to aid them in maintaining and stabilizing their rental
housing before, during, and after undergoing formal eviction proceedings—and thus,
preventing the multitude of negative outcomes associated with evictions and disruptive
displacements. PLHA funds would be used to provide free comprehensive legal services,
case management, and short-term rental assistance to ensure low-income renters have the
resources at their disposal to stabilize their housing and avoid becoming homeless due to a
financial hardship. In addition, PLHA funds would be used to provide tenant/legal education to
communities that are at high risk for displacement due to the number of low-income and rent
burdened households, among other key socio-economic indicators for tenant vulnerability.
§302(c)(4)(B) Provide a description of the way the Local government will prioritize
investments that increase the supply of housing for households with incomes at or below 60
percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
The County of Los Angeles will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for
households with income at or below 60% of AMI by using PHLA funds to provide critical
homelessness prevention services to low income households making up to 30% of the AMI.
ATTACHMENT B
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§302(c)(4)(C) Provide a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth
in the Local Government’s Housing Element.
The Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the 2014-2021 Los Angeles County
Housing Element because it aligns with and supports three key policies that drive several of
the programs outlined in the Housing Element: 1) provide financial assistance and ensure that
necessary supportive services are provided to assist low and moderate income households
and those with special needs to attain and maintain affordable housing (Policy 4.1); 2)
enforce laws against illegal acts of housing discrimination (Policy 8.2); and 3) ensure
collaboration among County departments and other agencies in the delivery of housing and
related services (Policy 9.1). The County's EDP supports Policy 4.1 via its short-term rental
assistance component that will provide up to three months of financial assistance to
households that need aid to stabilize their housing; Policy 8.2 via limited scope and full scope
legal representation that will be provided to low income renters undergoing an eviction case
as a result of landlord intimidation or retaliation; and Policy 9.1 via collaborations with the Los
Angeles County Development Authority and various community-based organizations and
legal service providers to implementation the eligible activities that will be funded by the
PLHA. Lastly, the County's Plan aligns with and complements the following programs set forth
in the Housing Element: 1) Program 10, First 5 LA Supportive Housing for Homeless Families
Fund; 2) Program 24, Fair Housing Program; and 3) Program 30, Housing Element Annual
Report.
§301(a)(6) Assisting persons who are experiencing or At risk of homelessness, including, but
not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management
services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for
navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and
preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed
Activity.
The County's proposed plan will dedicate 100% of allocated PLHA funds to implement two
core components of the County's EDP:
1) legal services, which includes limited and full scope legal representation
2) short-term rental assistance
3) program navigation & case management
4) Tenant legal clinics/workshops
ATTACHMENT B
3
Proposed PLHA Activity 2019-2023 302(c)(4)(E)
Permanent§302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of
Affordability for the Proposed
Activity (55 years required
for rental housing projects)
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected
Number of Households
Served
0 800 4800 4800 4800
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share
of the RHNA at AMI Level n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
30%30%30%
Type of Activity for Persons
Experiencing or At Risk of
Homelessness PermanentPermanentPermanent§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median
Income Level Served 30%
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of
Funds Allocated for the
Proposed Activity
100%100%100%100%
Funding Allocation Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
15200
0
TOTAL
ATTACHMENT B
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§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the
implementation and completion of the Activity.
September 10, 2019-L.A. County Board of Supervisors directs the Department of Consumer
and Business Affairs (DCBA) to develop an implementation and evaluation plan for an
Expanded Eviction Defense Program (EDP)
March 4, 2020-Board of Supervisors declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County due
to the COVID-19 pandemic
June 2020-DCBA, in partnership with non-profit legal service providers and community based
organizations, to launch a countywide, 6-month Emergency Eviction Prevention Program in
response to the COVID-19 emergency. This program will provide limited legal services, in
addition to general and targeted tenant outreach and education, to address the immediate
short-term needs of County residents during the COVID-19 emergency. This emergency
program will fill a service gap while the long-term Expanded Eviction Defense Program ramps
up for launch in November of 2020.
November 2020-expected disbursement of PLHA funds
November 2020-Begin year two delivery of PLHA funded activities, which include
comprehensive legal services, including full scope legal representation, short-term rental
assistance, case management/program navigation, and tenant clinics/workshops
December 2020-Expiration of countywide Emergency Eviction Prevention Program.
Residents in need of full scope legal services, rental assistance, and case management will
be folded into the Expanded Eviction Defense Program.
January 2021-Begin year three implementation PLHA funded EDP activities
January 2022-Begin year four implementation of PLHA funded EDP activities
January 2023-Begin year five implementation of the PLHA funded EDP activities
December 2023-End of five-year PLHA funded EDP activities
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT C
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA)
LIST OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Eligible activities for the formula allocations are:
1.The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of
multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-,
very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary operating
subsidies.
2.The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of
affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs),
that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120-percent of AMI, or 150-
percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of
no less than 30 days.
3.Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds.
4.Matching portions of funds available through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing
Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of HSC Section 34176.
5.Capitalized Reserves for Services connected to the preservation and creation of new
permanent supportive housing.
6.Assisting persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not
limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management
services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for
navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and
preservation of permanent and transitional housing.
A.This activity may include sub-awards to administrative entities as defined in HSC
Section 50490(a)(1-3) that were awarded the CESH program or HEAP funds for
rental assistance to continue assistance to these households.
B.Applicants must provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers,
emergency shelter, and transitional housing activities in a manner consistent with
the Housing First practices described in 25 CCR, Section 8409, subdivision
(b)(1)-(6) and in compliance with WIC Section 8225(b)(8). An applicant allocated
funds for the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent
supportive housing shall incorporate the core components of Housing First, as
provided in WIC Section 8255, subdivision (b).
7.Accessibility modifications in lower-income owner-occupied housing.
8.Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes and apartments.
9.Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance.
10.Fiscal incentives made by a county to a city within the county to incentivize approval of
one or more affordable housing projects, or matching funds invested by a county in an
affordable housing development project in a city within the county, provided that the city
has made an equal or greater investment in the project. The county fiscal incentives shall
be in the form of a grant or low-interest loan to an affordable housing project. Matching
funds investments by both the county and the city also shall be a grant or low-interest
deferred loan to the affordable housing project.
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT B
Permanent Local Housing Allocation 2020 Total Urban County Entitlement $11,025,126
Less Administration (5%)$551,256
Total 2020-2021 to be Allocated $10,473,870
City Population
2015
Poverty
2015
Overcrwding
205 Factor Allocation
AGOURA HILLS 20,697 1194 65 0.004345193 $45,511
ARCADIA 57,564 5486 735 0.017424818 $182,505
AVALON 3,777 539 313 0.002380354 $24,932
AZUSA 48,033 7569 1,758 0.023293918 $243,977
BELL 35,998 9947 2,394 0.027934862 $292,586
BELL GARDENS 42,842 11935 3,556 0.035962885 $376,671
BEVERLY HILLS 34,663 3100 317 0.009723729 $101,845
CALABASAS 24,075 1897 62 0.005785489 $60,596
CLAREMONT 35,762 2591 300 0.009000859 $94,274
COMMERCE 13,017 2052 724 0.007213434 $75,553
COVINA 48,587 5245 1,042 0.017183349 $179,976
CUDAHY 24,138 7527 1,922 0.021198893 $222,034
CULVER CITY 39,469 3491 803 0.012618399 $132,163
DIAMOND BAR 56,471 3919 322 0.013396981 $140,318
DUARTE 21,769 3313 535 0.009425774 $98,724
EL SEGUNDO 16,929 1224 208 0.004496691 $47,098
HAWAIIAN GARDENS 14,475 4426 806 0.011318428 $118,548
HIDDEN HILLS 1,557 76 2 0.000295148 $3,091
HERMOSA BEACH 19,747 783 79 0.003660287 $38,337
IRWINDALE 1,426 178 31 0.000542803 $5,685
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE 20526 518 129 0.003520497 $36,873
LA HABRA HEIGHTS 5,425 186 39 0.001023701 $10,722
LA MIRADA 49,182 3453 1,257 0.015277139 $160,011
LA PUENTE 40,496 5853 1,911 0.020385377 $213,514
LA VERNE 31,920 2576 352 0.008744464 $91,588
LAWNDALE 33,231 5915 1,639 0.018693836 $195,797
LOMITA 20,622 3009 479 0.008629249 $90,382
MALIBU 12,856 1339 95 0.003815106 $39,959
MANHATTAN BEACH 35,603 1416 90 0.006415414 $67,194
MAYWOOD 27,739 8284 2,405 0.024512447 $256,740
MONROVIA 37,164 3738 685 0.012315745 $128,994
RANCHO PALOS VERDES 42,464 1799 277 0.008437302 $88,371
ROLLING HILLS ESTS 8188 444 43 0.001738249 $18,206
SAN DIMAS 34,073 2283 223 0.008062317 $84,444
SAN FERNANDO 24,296 4563 947 0.013120635 $137,424
SAN GABRIEL 40,198 5492 1,402 0.017948713 $187,992
SAN MARINO 13,353 740 108 0.002996815 $31,388
SANTA FE SPRINGS 17,162 2153 660 0.007591641 $79,514
SIERRA MADRE 11,084 636 62 0.002420530 $25,352
SIGNAL HILL 11,332 2041 515 0.006251968 $65,482
SOUTH EL MONTE 20,483 4200 995 0.012318315 $129,020
SOUTH PASADENA 25,999 2025 319 0.007127353 $74,651
TEMPLE CITY 36,079 3414 745 0.011916778 $124,815
WALNUT 29,970 1999 223 0.007175079 $75,151
WEST HOLLYWOOD 35,332 5408 311 0.013320883 $139,521
WESTLAKE VILLAGE 8,471 512 16 0.001775713 $18,599
TOTAL PARTICIPATING CITIES 1,234,244 150,488 31,901 0.482737559 $5,056,130
Supervisorial Districts (Unincorporated Area only) *
I.262483 52,187 13,007 0.156276164 $1,636,816
II.253210 64,961 12,653 0.173593546 $1,818,196
III.21,410 1,826 60 0.005377334 $56,321
IV.223783 24,416 6,599 0.086079046 $901,581
V.279396 31,613 4,587 0.095936351 $1,004,825
TOTAL DISTRICTS 1,040,282 175,002 36,907 0.517262441 $5,417,739
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS 2,274,526 325,490 68,808 100% $10,473,870
* Supervisorial District boundary updated after 2011 adopted reapportionment borders; the population numbers are based on 2011-
2015 ACS Data
All Participating Cities $5,056,130
All Supervisorial Districts $5,417,739
County Administration $551,256
TOTAL URBAN COUNTY DISTRIBUTION $11,025,126
ATTACHMENT D
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds
Possible Programs for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
ELIGIBLE
ACTIVITY
PROS CONS ALIGNMENT WITH
LOCAL POLICIES
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
No. 1: The predevelopment,
development, acquisition,
rehabilitation, and
preservation of multifamily,
residential live -work, rental
housing that is affordable to
extremely low -, very low -,
low -, or moderate-income
households, including
necessary operating
subsidies.
Can possibly be used to
redevelop the former
Chamber of Commerce site at
9050 E. Las Tunas Drive.
May be expensive to fund.
No previous Council direction
on the site’s redevelopment.
Future PLHA funding may be
insufficient to make a project
“pencil out.”
This has not been included in
the Housing Element’s list of
existing programs.
Not recommended.
For Consideration: If Council
wants to redevelop the
property into affordable
housing, it would be best to
join San Gabriel Valley
Regional Housing Trust.
Participation would allow for
the possible allocation of
regional housing funds.
No. 2: The predevelopment,
development, acquisition,
rehabilitation, and
preservation of affordable
rental and ownership housing,
including accessory dwelling
units (ADUs), that meets the
needs of a growing workforce
earning up to 120-percent of
AMI, or 150- percent of AMI in
high-cost areas. ADUs shall
be available for occupancy for
a term of no less than 30
days.
Is consistent with the General
Plan’s strategy to reduce
impacts on single-family
neighborhoods.
Would be a good way to
increase affordable housing
throughout the city.
Helps with RHNA numbers.
Could focus funding on low- to
moderate-income seniors.
Allows affordable housing to
be spread out, instead of
concentrated to one area.
Staff-intensive; would require
much Council policy to
establish the program.
Creates additional density in
single-family zoned areas.
Is consistent with the Housing
Element, i.e., Category 2,
Program 8: Second Unit
Ordinance.
Recommended.
For Consideration: The City
would need to hire a
consultant to monitor
affordability covenants.
The program could possibly
produce 8-12 net new junior
ADU units with individual
$10K-$15K grant/loans.
ATTACHMENT E
ELIGIBLE
ACTIVITY
PROS CONS ALIGNMENT WITH
LOCAL POLICIES
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
No. 3: Matching portions of
funds placed into local or
regional housing trust funds.
N/A N/A This has not been included in
the Housing Element’s list of
existing programs.
Not recommended.
For Consideration: Council
would need to first approve
membership in the San
Gabriel Valley Regional
Housing Trust. A staff report
outlining membership options
and responsibilities will be
presented on Nov. 3.
No. 4: Assisting persons who
are experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, including, but
not limited to, p roviding rapid
rehousing, rental assistance,
supportive/case management
services that allow people to
obtain and retain housing,
operating and capital costs for
navigation centers and
emergency shelters, and the
new construction,
rehabilitation, and
preservation of permanent
and transitional housing.
Funds can be used for
homeless prevention
initiatives and homeless plan
strategies (e.g., case
management, etc.).
No existing guiding policy.
Does not help with RHNA
numbers.
Is consistent with the Housing
Element, i.e., Program 5:
Rental Assistance (for
Existing Cost Burdened
Households).
Not recommended.
For Consideration: LACDA
has created the Eviction
Defense program. It would be
more prudent to opt-in to their
program rather than creating a
program ourselves.
Reconsider this as an option
after the City’s Homeless Plan
is adopted.
No. 5: Accessibility
modifications in lower-income,
owner-occupied housing.
Leverages the City’s existing
CDBG handyworker grant
program.
Does not help with RHNA
numbers.
Is consistent with the Housing
Element, i.e., Program 12:
Reasonable Accommodation.
Recommended alternative.
For Consideration: There is a
large waiting list for the City’s
handyworker grant program;
additional funding would help
meet demand.
ATTACHMENT E
ELIGIBLE
ACTIVITY
PROS CONS ALIGNMENT WITH
LOCAL POLICIES
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION
No. 6: Homeownership
opportunities including, but not
limited to, down payment
assistance.
Addresses the reality that it’s
difficult for younger people (or
young families) to buy homes
in Temple City.
Limited availability of
loans/grants (acting as second
mortgages) because of locally-
high real estate prices.
Is a staff intensive program,
i.e., program development and
the monitoring of affordability
covenants.
Does not help with RHNA
numbers.
Is consistent with the Housing
Element, i.e., Program 6:
Home Ownership Program for
Lower-Income Households.
Not recommended.
For Consideration: This
program is not the most
efficient use of funds given it
may only assist two or three
households.
ATTACHMENT E