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(CDBG) i"i E U E V E L
REGULAR MEETING SEP 27 2013
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
CITY OF LYNWOOD
6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
AGENDA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are a disabled person
and need a disability related modification to participate in this meeting, please contact
Yolanda Delgadillo at (310) 603-0220 ext. 521 or Fax (310) 223-5121. Requests must be
made as early as possible, and at least one full business day before the start of the
meeting. Staff reports, writings, or other material related to an item on this agenda which
are distributed to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board less than 72
hours before this scheduled meeting shall be available for public inspection in the Office
of the City Clerk located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, during normal
business hours.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA
3. ROLL CALL
Abran Gonzalez
Evelia Hernandez
Andrew Nunez
Yolanda Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Vice Chair
Lorraine Moore, Chair
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INVOCATION
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of August 1, 2018
7. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(This time is reserved for members of the public to address the CDBG
Board relative to matters that are not on the agenda. No action may be
taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law).
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD ORAL AND
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(This section is designed for Board Members to report on outside meetings
attended that pertain to the work of the Board).
Abran Gonzalez
Evelia Hernandez
Andrew Nunez
Yolanda Rodriguez-Gonzalez- Vice Chair
Lorraine Moore, Chair
10.NEW/OLD BUSINESS
a. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
for FY 2017-18
11.ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED
12.ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED BY:
Michelle G. Ramirez,
Director of Community Development
CDBG Advisory Board
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD
(CDBG)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 1 , 2018, 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER — Meeting started at 6:05 p.m.
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA— agenda was duly posted.
3. ROLL CALL — Board Member Gonzalez, Board Member Nunez and Vice Chair
Rodriguez-Gonzalez were present. Chair Moore and Board Member Hernandez were
absent.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Chair Rodriguez-
Gonzalez.
5. INVOCATION — Invocation was led by Community Development Director Michelle
Ramirez.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Vice Chair Rodriguez-Gonzalez made a motion to
approve minutes and second by Board Member Nunez.
7. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD ORAL AND
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
10.NEW/OLD BUSINESS
a. Senior Citizen Program CDBG Funded Activity Update—
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez read the staff report and
introduced Rozie Carrillo, Recreation Superintendent II for the Senior Citizen
Division to further discuss the updates with the Board.
Ms. Carrillo gave an overview of the list of activities that was included in the
agenda package. Ms. Carrillo stated that the CDBG funds allows for staffing to
be able to provide these additional activities and excursions for the seniors.
Vice Chair Rodriguez-Gonzalez stated this item was initially requested by Chair
Moore to give the Board an update on how the CDBG funds are being utilized
and the list of activities allowed the Board more insights on the services being
provided to the senior citizens. Ms. Rodriguez-Gonzalez asked how many staff
members are funded with CDBG funds.
Ms. Carrillo stated she has two full-time staff members and two part-time staff
members to assist with the program.
b. The Harmony Project Program Implementation Status —
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez provided a brief update.
Vice Chair Rodriguez-Gonzalez inquired if the. Harmony Project would
encounter funding issues with the program beginning in the fall.
Ms. Ramirez stated the CDBG funds are based on a fiscal year(July 1st through
June 30th) and the Harmony Project would just need to submit documentation
for the period they're requesting funds for.
Vice Chair Rodriguez-Gonzalez asked to continue to update the board on their
progress since this is the first year the Harmony Project has received a CDBG
allocation.
Ms. Ramirez stated that since the Harmony Project is a first year subrecipient
they will require close monitoring and more verification.
11.ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED
a. None
Vice Chair Rodriguez-Gonzalez made a motion to adjourn the meeting and second by
Board Member Gonzalez.
12.ADJOURNMENT— Meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
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04; AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 3, 2018
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the CDBG Advisory Board
of the City of Lynwood
APPROVED BY: Michelle G. Ramirez, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Suzanne Trejo, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for FY 2017-18
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the CDBG Advisory Board receive and file the City's FY 2017-18
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). No further action is
necessary.
Background:
The City of Lynwood's Community Development Department has completed its CAPER
for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The CAPER describes the overall use
of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) in relationship to the needs of the community as outlined in its FY
2017-18 Annual Action Plan. The City's overall objective in the CDBG and HOME
programs is the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a
suitable living environment, and expansion of economic opportunities primarily for low-to-
moderate income persons.
Discussion:
The City submits a CAPER to HUD annually as one of the conditions of receiving federal
funds under the CDBG and HOME programs. The CAPER outlines progress made in
achieving goals established in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan, including: 1) funds invested in projects and activities; 2) households and persons
assisted; 3) actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing; and 4) other information
relevant to grant-funded projects administered by the City that affect local housing and
community development needs. The CAPER is an effective tool, designed to ensure the
City stays on track with its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The
CAPER is also designed to provide a maximum amount of useful information to policy
makers and residents.
The CAPER was available for public review and comment for a period of 15 days
beginning on August 30, 2018 and ending on September 13, 2018. No comments were
received by the public. The CAPER was submitted to HUD on September 27, 2018.
ATTACHMENT(S):
FY 2017-18 CAPER
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD COVERING
JULY 1 , 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018
for
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Prepared by:
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, California 90262
SEPTEMBER 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes 4
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted 4
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) 5
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) 8
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) 9
CR-30- Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) 11
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) 12
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 15
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) 16
CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d) 16
APPENDICES 19
APPENDIX A— Summary of Goals, Objectives and Accomplishments 20
APPENDIX B — Public Notice 23
APPENDIX C — PR26 26
CAPER 2
CITY OF LYNWOOD
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Cities that receive
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds to submit a
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER
provides a summary of the actions taken to meet the housing and community
development needs identified in the FY 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan with the use of
federal funds. The CAPER also identifies non-federally funded activities that assisted in
meeting the City's goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and
expanding economic opportunities.
This covers the third program year of Lynwood's 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2015-2019).
It contains narrative statements that discuss the City's achievements in housing and
community development in relation to its Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and provides
narratives that focus on the financial and programmatic performances of Lynwood's
entitlement-formula grants, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG),
and HOME Partnerships for Investment Program (HOME); and of these performances in
relation to the City's Annual Action Plan (AAP)for fiscal year 2017-2018. Other narratives
describe the abilities of the City and its community agencies to leverage additional
resources for housing and supportive services activities.
The City strives to meet goals set in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan,
which have resulted in improvement and stability in low-income neighborhoods. Activities
such as street improvements, economic development, public facility improvements and
the provision of public services, have a positive long-term impact on the community.
CAPER 3
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action
plan. 91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were
proposed and executed throughout the program year.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER) captures the expenditures, accomplishments, and progress made on the
strategies and goals outlined in the approved 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan)
for HUD Programs. Lynwood is pleased to report solid performance and significant
progress towards its goals. The number of residents benefitting from CDBG and HOME
program funds has exceeded expectations for providing services to low income
residents. Lynwood met its spending targets for low and moderate income beneficiaries
through its housing and public services activities and stayed within mandated caps on
public service and administration expenditure limits.
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure
submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was
not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)
Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal
outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage
completed for each of the grantee's program year goals.
Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the
priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to
the highest priority activities identified.
During FY 2017-2018, measurable progress was made on the majority of the goals
established in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. In some instances such as the
improvement of existing housing stock, actual accomplishments exceeded the anticipated
goals. However, Lynwood did experience delays in physical projects, such as street
improvements. A workout plan was submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development on 06/22/2018 outlining next steps to ensuring that projects meet the
deadlines established in the Plan. The City and all involved departments are cognizant of
the importance of complying with the CDBG timeliness standard, and the City Manager
is aware of the current delay in CDBG disbursement. The City will continue to review and
follow its adopted Policies and Procedures for the CDBG Program and ensure that it
complies with HUD requirements including the timeliness standard. See Appendix A:
CAPER 4
Summary of Goals, Objectives and Accomplishments
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG HOME
White 391 2
Black or African American 118
Asian 1
American Indian or American Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Mix: Black/African American & White 15
Mix: American Indian/Alaskan Native &
Black/African American 1
Other/Multi-Race 44
Not Indicated 86
Total 656 2
Hispanic 500 2
Not Hispanic 156
Table 1 —Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
The numbers above for CDBG include 185 persons who received fair housing service,
and 2 households assisted with housing rehabilitation.
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made Amount Expended
Available During Program Year
CDBG CDBG $1,189,997 $378,767.07
HOME HOME $351,383 $41,520.29
Table 2 -Resources Made Available
Narrative
The table above outlines the resources available for FY 2017-2018 (July 1, 2017 - June
30, 2018).
CAPER 5
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Tar:etArea Percenta:e:of Funds.Allocation
Area Benefit 45%
City-wide 11%
Deteriorated/Deteriorating Areas 24%
Not Applicable 20%
Table 3—Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
CDBG and HOME grant assistance is provided to low and moderate income residents
and qualifying low-income census tracts and block groups throughout the
City. Lynwood's four distinct geographic areas include Citywide Benefits, Area Benefits,
Deteriorated/Deteriorating Areas, and Not Applicable. CDBG investments for Fair
Housing, Public Services and public improvements are made on a citywide basis, along
with HOME investment for the CHDO Project and Housing Rehabilitation Program, which
is also a direct benefit to residents on a citywide basis. CDBG investment for Street
Improvements is made in Area Benefit Neighborhoods; that is, in block groups where 51%
or more of the population have low and moderate incomes. CDBG investment for code
enforcement is accomplished in low/mod income and deteriorated and deteriorating
areas. The Not Applicable area is for the CDBG and HOME Administration activities.
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as
well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
were used to address the needs identified in the plan.
Lynwood and HUD share an interest in leveraging HUD resources to deliver high-quality
programs and supportive services. Historically, Redevelopment Agency funds were used
to augment CDBG and HOME activities, however since California State abolished
Redevelopment Agencies; these funds are no longer available. This has resulted in
the elimination of vital funding for community development, housing and economic
development programs and activities. As a result, Lynwood relies on its General funds,
Bond money and other grants as they become available. Lynwood is not required by HUD
to match federal funds. The City will continue to pursue opportunities to obtain additional
funding which can help leverage internal resources with federal, state, and local funding
sources.
Fiscal Year Summary—HOME Match
1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year 0
2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year 0
CAPER 6
Fiscal Year Summary—HOME Match
3.Total match available for current Federal fiscal year(Line 1 plus Line 2) 0
4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year 0
5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year(Line 3 minus Line 4) 0
Table 4—Fiscal Year Summary-HOME Match Report
Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project Date of Cash Foregone Appraise Required Site Bond Total
No.or Contribut (non- Taxes, d Infrastruc Preparati Financing Match
Other ID ion Federal Fees, Land/Rea ture on,
sources) Charges I Construct
Property ion
Materials
Donated
labor
N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 5—Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
HOME MBE/WBE report
Program Income—Enter the program amounts for the reporting period
Balance on hand Amount received Total amount Amount Balance on hand
at beginning of during reporting expended during expended for at end of
reporting period period reporting period TBRA reporting period
$ $ $ $ $
0 ' 0 0 0 0
Table 6—Program Income
Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises—Indicate the number and dollar
value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Total Minority Business Enterprises White Non-
Alaskan Asian or Black Non- Hispanic Hispanic
Native or Pacific Hispanic
American Islander
Indian
Contracts
Dollar
Amount $46,745 $0 $0 $0 $46,745 $0
Number 2 0 0 0 2 0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0 0 0 0
CAPER 7
Total Women Male
Business
Enterprises
Contracts
Dollar
Amount $46,745 $0 $46,745
Number 0 0 0
Sub-Contracts
Number 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0
Table 7—Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises
Minority Owners of Rental Property—Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners
and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
Total Minority Property Owners White Non-
Alaskan Asian or Black Non- Hispanic Hispanic
Native or Pacific Hispanic
American Islander
Indian
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 8—Minority Owners of Rental Property
Relocation and Real Property Acquisition—Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of
relocation payments,the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition
Parcels Acquired 0 0
Businesses Displaced 0 0
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced 0 0
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced 0 0
Households Total Minority Property Enterprises White Non-
Displaced Alaskan Asian or Black Non- Hispanic Hispanic
Native or Pacific Hispanic
American Islander
Indian
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 9—Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
CAPER 8
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing,
including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-
income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 423 427
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 423 427
Table 10—Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 413 425
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 10 2
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 423 427
Table 11—Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in
meeting these goals.
Lynwood does not have a homeless facility, however, coordinates services through the
Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) to provide shelter, housing, and
services to homeless persons. LAHSA partners with the County of Los Angeles to
integrate services and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and
housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Lynwood is
located in Service Planning Area (SPA) 6 and will continue to collaborate with LAHSA
and other local agencies in providing services to the homeless.
CAPER 9
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
Lynwood will continue to evaluate its homeless needs and seek to identify options to meet
those needs in upcoming ConPlans. As funding becomes available, Lynwood will be in
a better position to create new services. Although Lynwood does not have homeless
facilities within its boundaries, staff will continue to refer homeless persons to
emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive housing operated by public and
private agencies located near Lynwood.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income
persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is
required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Persons Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 517
Low-income 79
Moderate-income 44 2
Other/Not Indicated 16
Total 656 2
Table 12—Number of Persons Served
Narrative Information
Income by family size was required for the Lucy Avalos Community Center; Senior Citizen
Services and activities, and the home improvement program.
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing
and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing
their individual needs
Lynwood collaborates with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to
provide services to the homeless. LAHSA is the lead agency in the Los Angeles
Continuum of Care, which is the regional planning body that coordinates housing and
services for homeless families and individuals in Los Angeles County. LAHSA
coordinates and manages over$70 million dollars annually in Federal, State, County and
City funds for programs that provide shelter, housing and services to homeless persons
in Los Angeles City and County. As a means of identifying Lynwood's homeless,
Lynwood residents and staff participated in the 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless
Count, the City of Lynwood's reported number of unsheltered persons is 133
CAPER 10
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless
persons
Although Lynwood does not operate its own homeless facility, it makes referrals to
neighboring cities to refer homeless individuals and/or families to local emergency
shelters and transitional housing programs. Many of Lynwood's hotel/motels offer
temporary shelter to those in need. Referrals are made to the following agencies:
• Esther's House, Domestic Violence Center, Lynwood/Los Angeles
• Shields for Families, Inc., Transitional Housing, Los Angeles County
• Compton Welfare Right Shelter, Emergency Shelter, City of Compton
• Palms Residential Care Facility. Mental Health Care/Housing, Los Angeles County
• MJC Transitional Recovery, Domestic Violence Shelter, Los Angeles County
• South Central Health, Long Term Management, Los Angeles County
• L.A. Care, Health coverage, Los Angeles County
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become
homeless after 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); and, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social
services, employment, education, or youth needs:
The City refers low income individuals and families to the appropriate service provider in
or near the Lynwood area, such as the Fair Housing Foundation, the Housing Authority
of the City of Los Angeles and St. Francis Hospital who has a variety of programs to assist
those in need.
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:
CAPER 11
The City refers home individual and families with children, veterans and their families to
service providers such as:
• The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). LAHSA operates a
comprehensive variety of programs to strengthen and promote the effective
operation of the continuum of care process. Services offered include outreach and
assessment; crisis intervention; hotel vouchers; move-in assistance; emergency
shelters; transitional housing; and permanent and affordable housing.
• The Department of Health Services, which provides housing opportunities for
persons with AIDS; the Peoples Guide to Health Welfare and Other Services,
which provides information to the homeless on how to get food, money and other
help from government programs; and Shelter First which has five locations,
providing short term and transitional shelter to homeless men, women and
children.
• The Union Rescue Mission, which is the nation's largest and oldest rescue mission
in Los Angeles provides services that include emergency food and shelter,
residential recovery programs for men, women and families, health care, job
training, computerized learning centers, clothing and hygiene provisions.
• American Family Housing (AFH), a non-profit organization, provides emergency,
transitional and permanent housing as well as education, counseling and job
training for homeless and low-income adults and families who want to work to
improve their lives and become self-supporting members of society. The City of
Lynwood and AFH will be working together to establish and implement a program
for the acquisition of rental property and/or new construction and development and
management of eligible rental units.
CR-30- Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Lynwood does not have any public housing at this time, however coordinates with
the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to promote resident involvement
through the Resident Councils. The role of a Resident Council is to improve the quality
of life and resident satisfaction in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a
positive living environment for individuals and families living in public housing.
Lynwood does not have any public housing facilities. However, the City currently has
an Agreement with the Housing Authority of Los Angeles County (HACoLA)to provide
Section 8 Housing Vouchers to assist low-income families. There are currently 425
Lynwood families receiving Section 8 rental assistance.
CAPER 12
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved
in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable to the City of Lynwood. However, the City coordinates with HACoLA
who encourages the participation of public housing residents through Resident
Councils. The role of a Resident Council (RC) is to improve the quality of life and
resident satisfaction in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living
environment for individuals and families living in public housing.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Lynwood has no troubled PHAs. HACoLA has officially achieved "High Performer"
status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP);
therefore, is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Units are inspected, repaired,
and maintained on a regular basis.
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken 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.
91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
Lynwood has implemented actions to eliminate or ameliorate barriers to affordable
housing such as zoning provisions for transitional and supportive housing. Lynwood
also provides density bonuses to encourage and facilitate the development of
affordable housing and affordable housing developments so these are expedited
through the entitlement process. Additionally, fee waivers, deferrals or reductions are
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Lynwood is continually working to implement and revise existing housing ordinances
and policies currently in place through its General Plan's Housing Element, to expand
affordable housing opportunities and strategies for extremely low, very low, and
moderate-income households, and provide additional supportive services and
homeless assistance throughout the City. Housing Ordinances and policies that may
be considered as barriers to affordable housing will be amended and implemented
accordingly. One element of the City's strategy is to maintain the affordability of the
existing housing stock by reducing the cost of rehabilitation.
CAPER 13
The City of Lynwood's affordable home improvement loan and grant programs will
continue to operate and upgrade the City's supply of affordable housing
stock. Another element of the City's strategy is to reduce the cost of new housing so
it is affordable to low and moderate-income families. To implement this strategy the
City partners with non-profit and private developers of affordable housing. The City
also endeavors to find sources other than HOME funds that will contribute to a
reduction in the production of new housing.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k);
91.3200)
One of the greatest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of low- and
moderate-income persons is having limited financial resources, however Lynwood will
continue to use CDBG funding to support public services that address the special
needs of the underserved, including the elderly and frail elderly and persons belonging
to protected classes that have been the victims of housing discrimination. Better
internal efficiencies and realigning program(s) and service delivery has helped internal
operations within Lynwood's provider network.
Lynwood staff works collaboratively with Elected Officials, City Commissioners/
Boards, as well as the Planning, Public Works and General Service Departments to
identify projects that meet federal eligibility and timely drawdown
requirements. Lynwood staff continues to research the availability of
funding resources and proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the
underserved needs.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City does not operate any Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program and
therefore, requirements relating to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood
Lead Levels (EIBLL) do not apply to the City. Lead-based paint abatement is fully
integrated into the City's Housing Rehabilitation program. The City adheres to the
requirements regarding lead-based paint regulations, including notification, risk
assessments, interim controls or abatement, as needed, and clearances. The City's
Code Enforcement and housing staff continues to provide information of lead-based
paint hazards and resources for abatement to residents.
CAPER 14
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Lynwood through the Los Angeles County Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher
program has provided services to 425 Lynwood residents. In addition, services in the
form of referrals were provided to households living in poverty through networks of
social and public service agencies and programs for health services, food, housing,
and shelters and Los Angeles County offices offering financial assistance. The City
provides resources to households living in poverty through networks of social and
public service agencies and programs. Specifically, resources, food and shelter
referrals are provided to assist households on need.
Special services are provided to Lynwood seniors in the form of health, safety and
exercise classes, and legal aid and Dial-A-Ride. The Steelworkers Foundation
provides hot meals Monday through Friday at a City Facility. In addition, low-income
residents may receive Health Care Screening and vaccinations, free of charge,
through St. Francis Medical Center located in the City of Lynwood. Referrals are
made to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services for financial
assistance to a variety of disabled persons including cooking, cleaning, personal care
and transportation. The City's Rehabilitation program provides preferential slots to
expedite applications of seniors wishing to participate in the City's Rehabilitation
program. Various youth programs and activities are on going in the City.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Lynwood collaborates with a wide range of public and community social
service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. Lynwood
will continue to collaborate internally, as well as with local non-profit groups and other
County, State, and Federal organizations. Lynwood is a member of the Gateway
Cities Council of Governments, an organization that is a key element of the
institutional structure. Council Member Salvador Alatorre attends the meetings of the
Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Gateway
Cities COG as the Appointed Delegate and Mayor Pro-Tem Maria Santillan-Beas is
the Appointed Alternate.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and
social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
Lynwood has made a concerted effort to eliminate institutional gaps and to enhance
coordination of programs to all segments of the community. Lynwood and community
based organizations work closely with governmental entities and community
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commissions and activists to determine the critical needs of households, in order to
ensure CDBG and HOME funded activities address gaps in services.
Public hearings and forums are held throughout the Program Year to obtain
community input. Lynwood also works with LAHSA to provide critical information
regarding homeless services and identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the
regional system of care.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in
the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The City continues to offer its residents fair housing services to include the processing
of housing discrimination complaints, investigations and landlord/tenant counseling
services. Lynwood contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to increase
awareness of fair housing laws and holds public workshops and training for housing
discrimination awareness, housing laws, and options available for individuals who
have been discriminated against. One hundred eighty-five (185) Lynwood residents
received services this year and no discrimination cases were reported.
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in
furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach
and the comprehensive planning requirements
CDBG and HOME program grant disbursements are timely and do not differ from the
letter of credit disbursements. There are no activities or strategies falling behind
schedule. The City's monitoring procedures required subrecipients under the CDBG
program to submit quarterly performance reports, documenting the number, income,
race/ethnicity, and household characteristics of the persons/households
assisted. Site visits are made at locations of subgrantees receiving more than
$30,000 annually, however no outside agencies received this amount. Beneficiaries
were consistent with CDBG program guidelines as well as the contracted scope of
services specified in the agreements with the City.
Lynwood continues to monitor the affordability provisions as outlined in the HOME
program agreements. Projects that have one to four HOME units are inspected every
three years; projects with five to twenty-five units will be inspected every two years.
For projects containing twenty-six units or more, a yearly inspection will be
conducted. No reporting was due this fiscal year. Staff also provided technical
assistance to community based organizations seeking grants, grant preparation and
grant administration.
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Project and financial data on CDBG-funded activities will be maintained using HUD's
IDIS (Integrated Disbursement Information System) software. Use of this system
allows HUD staff easy access to local data for review and progress evaluation.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an
opportunity to comment on performance reports.
Lynwood's efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance is outlined as part of its Citizen Participation Plan, which
describes the roles, responsibilities and contact information for those administering,
reviewing or approving the activities included in the Annual Plan. To solicit public
input during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City conducted a public
hearing. The City implemented a 15-day public review period prior to the submittal of
the CAPER. Notice of meetings is given at least 15 days in advance and Hearings are
published in the local newspaper and on the Lynwood website. A public hearing was
held on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report on October 2,
2017 and the CAPER was made available for public review from August 30th to
September 13, 2018.
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's
program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its
programs as a result of its experiences.
There have been no changes to Lynwood's objectives.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic No
Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during
the last year. N/A
CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing
assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes
and other applicable regulations
Please list those projects that should have been inspected on-site this program
year based upon the schedule in §92.504(d). Indicate which of these were
inspected and a summary of issues that were detected during the inspection. For
those that were not inspected, please indicate the reason and how you will remedy
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the situation.
The City does not have any HOME funded rental housing. Therefore, no on-site
inspections of affordable rental housing was required or taken place during the
program year.
Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for
HOME units 92.351(b)
The City of Lynwood administers the HOME Program according to the Federal
requirements set forth in 24 CFR 5.105(a) regarding nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity that are applicable to participants of the HOME Program. To
implement these requirements, the City has established an Affirmative Marketing
Plan for rental and homebuyer projects/program as required by Section 92.35. The
affirmative marketing requirements and procedures are as follows:
• Affirmative marketing measures must include actions to provide information to
eligible persons in the housing market area to the available housing without
regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability.
• Program publicity must be generated to inform the public, owners, and potential
tenants about fair housing laws through press releases, marketing brochures
and written communication between fair housing organizations.
Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for
projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant
characteristics
The Program income receipted in IDIS for FY 17-18 is as follows:
CDBG: $0.00
HOME: $137,715.00
HOME Program income will be utilized to assist residents through the Rehab
Program.
Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing.
91.220(k) (STATES ONLY: Including the coordination of LIHTC with the
development of affordable housing). 91.320(j)
The implementation of new housing policies and procedures have enhanced and
expedited housing development and rehabilitation activities. Home improvement
financial assistance will continue to be provided to low-income families to preserve
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housing standards. Code enforcement activities will remain an important
component for maintaining and improving Lynwood's housing stock, focusing on
problems that threaten safety and security. Through these efforts housing
affordability will be maintained.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A — Summary of Goals, Objectives and
Accomplishments
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Need to be Funding Actual Actual
Sort Fundin Goal
Priorit Addressed Amount Expenditure Performance Accomplishmen
Orde Goal Category g Outcome
rp y Need (Outcome/Objective Source Indicator Indicator
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DH—2:AFFORDABILITY OF DECENT HOUSING
201 10
5
Affordability to $263,537.2 $32,028.50 201 10 11
Housing Homeowners 5 _6
Number of
DH— Rehabilitation Non-Public through housing 201 10 2
2.1 Service HIGH HOME Households
rehabilitation to 7
- assist in providing Assisted 201 10
decent housing 8
201 10
9
201 1
5 _
Affordability $52,707.45 $0 201 1 1
through housing 6
DH— CHDO Non-Public development Number of 201 1 0
2.2 PROJECTS Service HIGH projects that HOME - Housing Units 7
assist in providing 201 1
decent housing 8
201 1
9
SL-1:AVAILABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY OF SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
201 200
5
$10,000 $9,999.42 201 200 225
Suitable Living 6
Number of
SL— 201 200 185
Fair Housing Public Service HIGH Environment CDBG Persons
1.1 through Public Assisted 7
Services 201 200
8
201 200
9
SL— Public Suitable Living Number of 201 120
1.2 Services Public Service HIGH Environment CDBG Persons 5
through Public $133498.80 $95,730.99 Assisted 201 120 97
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Services 6
201 120 656
7
201 120
8
201 120
9
201 N/ N/A
5 A
$227,999.4 $162,283.6 201 N/ N/A
CDBG Suitable Living 0 8 6 A
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1.3 Administratio n through 7 A
n Administration 201 N/
8 A
201 NI
9 A
201 NI N/A
5 A
$35,138.30 $9,491.79 201 N/ N/A
HOME Suitable Living 6 A
SL— Program Administratio HIGH Environment HOME N/A 201 N/ N/A
1.4 Administratio n through 7 A
n Administration 201 NI
8 A
201 N/
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SL-3:SUSTAINABILITY OF SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
201 245
Suitable Living 5
SL— Code Non-Public Environment $263,498.8 $110,752.9 Number of 201 245 6206
3.1 Enforcement Service HIGH through Code CDBG 0 8 Housing Units 6
Enforcement Inspected 201 245 7609
Activities 7
201 245
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APPENDIX B — Public Notice(s)
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15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD PUBLICATION
CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORTING
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS
On or about September 19, 2018, the City of Lynwood will submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Reporting (CAPER) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18, as
required by Section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended.
The report contains activities undertaken and/or completed using FY 2017-18
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships as well as
Activities from prior years currently underway or completed.
The CAPER (FY 2017-18) will be available for public examination and copying for
a period of fifteen (15) days beginning August 30, 2018 and ending September 13, 2018.
Persons interested in reviewing the CAPER may do so by contacting Michelle G.
Ramirez, Director of Community Development, at (310) 603-0220, Ext. 605 or visiting the
City Clerk's Office at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, or the Senior Citizen Center at 11329
Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood. Citizens wishing to comment on the FY 2017-18 CAPER
must do so in writing. Again, written comments will be accepted for a period of fifteen
(15) days; however, no comments received after Thursday, September 13, 2018, will be
accepted. Written comments must be addressed to:
City of Lynwood
Community Development Department
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
Attention: Ms. Michelle G. Ramirez
Director of Community Development
DATED THIS 29th DAY OF AUGUST, 2018.
Jose Ometeotl, Acting City Manager
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Lynwood
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
FY 2017-18
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Lynwood's
City Council to review the performance of the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018 fiscal year.
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is submitted to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) each year. The CAPER consists
of two main components: the Annual Performance Report and the Grantee Performance Report.
The Annual Performance Report focuses on housing activity in the City and the Grantee
Performance Report summarizes the financial expenditures and activity of the various CDBG and
HOME projects that were funded last year. Persons interested in reviewing the City's CAPER for
the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 may contact the Community Development
Department at (310) 603-0220, Ext. 605.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October
2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Hall Annex Council
Chambers at 11350 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. All interested persons may attend at said
time and testify in this matter. Persons in need of translators or other special services should
contact the City's Director of Community Development, Michelle Ramirez, at (310) 603-0220, Ext.
605 to make appropriate arrangements.
Those people wishing to comment should either attend the public hearing or submit written
comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2018 to:
City of Lynwood
Community Development Department
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
Attention: Ms. Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
DATED THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018
Jose Ometeotl, Acting City Manager
City of Lynwood
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
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APPENDIX C - PR26
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