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HomeMy Public PortalAbout A 2018-10-03 - CDBG o, +,w City of r � � �t Lynwood, CA 90262 .,� California (310) 603-0220 Pt 1-6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISOR D (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 1 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 2 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. t 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 CAPER 15 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. CAPER 16 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 CAPER 17 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 CAPER 18 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. CAPER 19 APPENDICES CAPER 20 APPENDIX A — Summary of Goals, Objectives and Accomplishments CAPER 21 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 t 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 CAPER 22 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 SL— Program Administratio HIGH Environment CDBG N/A 201 N/ N/A 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/ 9 A SL-3:SUSTAINABILITY OF SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT 201 245 Suitable Living 5 SL— Code Non-Public Environment $263,498.8 $110,752.9 Number of 201 245 6206 3.1 Enforcement Service HIGH through Code CDBG 0 8 Housing Units 6 Enforcement Inspected 201 245 7609 Activities 7 201 245 CAPER 23 VZ N3dVD I 6 I T TN 8 al npnasea;ul T T0Z s pue saglpe; sluawanadwl L ;uawanoJdwl panadwl aolnaas aanppna;sea;ul E'£ 0 T T0Z_ allgnd 980 Oman H91H Dlignd-uoN pue --IS 9 ;oaagwnN luawualnu3 AI!IpeJ oilcind 0 T TN 0$ 000'555$ 8ulnll algel!n5 S 0 T0? 6 0 TO? aanpnalsea;ul 8 pue sampe; 0 T0Z panadwl paIslssv sjuawAed L JO;ue01 ealnaaS Z'£ sassaulsn8 980J HOCH ueol 0 0 TOZ ;oaagwnN Jo;uawAedaj Dllgnd-uoN 80TUOl;gas —1S 9 0$ genagg 0 0 T0? V/N ;uawualnud s ail/WI algewlns 69T T0Z 6 St?? T0? 8 APPENDIX B — Public Notice(s) CAPER 25 • 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 CAPER 26 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 CAPER 27 APPENDIX C - PR26 CAPER 28