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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2008-09-03 - CDBG ADVISORY BOARDAGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 IRIS PYGATT, CHAIRPERSON SYLVIA ORTIZ, COMMISSIONER IRENE GARCIA, COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CARR, COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER JOE BATTLE, VICE CHAIRPERSON ~~ P ~~~E'~ED B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. APPROVAL OFMINUTES -August 6, 2008 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS: auc z s zoos CITY OF LYNWOOD CgI/Tf~ CLERK OFFICE i ~ _ ~,,~~ 1. Presentation by Fair Housing Foundation 2. Public Hearing -Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pygatt called the meeting to order on the above captioned date at 6:15 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: All those present participated ROLL CALL: Present Chairperson Pygatt Commissioner Carr Commissioner Garcia Commissioner Ortiz Absent Commissioner Battle CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of July 8, 2008 was made by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC ORALS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Presentation by Perry Brents-Senior Citizen Program Perry Brents, Director of Recreation & Community Services gave a brief presentation on the Senior Citizen Program. Mr. Brents discussed the Seniors program year end information and provided a calendar of upcoming events. Mr. Brents also provided information on the dial a taxi program and some of the changes that are being proposed for the new fiscal year. Commissioner Pygatt asked how many miles are the seniors permitted to go in the dial a taxi. Mr. Brents replied 12 miles. There are approved locations outside that 12 mile radius. Commissioner Carr stated that she received complaints that the taxi drivers would not pick up residents or would leave them stranded. Mr. Brents replied that the drivers are independent, but if the City calls the company to complain about a driver that driver is immediately reprimanded. Commissioner Garcia stated that a friend called dial a taxi and waited over an hour. No one ever came to pick her up. Mr. Brents replied that if this happens again, please report the driver to Marissa Cardova, Seniors Coordinator immediately. Commissioner Pygatt asked if there is an income limit to participate in the meals program. Mr. Brents replied no, it's determined by age not income. Mr. Brents provided information on the senior food program. He stated that lunch for seniors is $1.75 and for non seniors $4.00. He stated that monthly menus are provided at the senior center. There being no further questions, the commission thanked Mr. Brents for his presentation. 2. HOME Yearend Report Commissioner Carr thanked staff for obtaining the report and explained to the Commission that housing is very important to the City of Lynwood and each member of the Commission should demand that the Housing Department provide the community with this information on a quarterly basis. After brief discussion, Commissioner Carr made a motion to receive and file the report, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz. Motion carried unanimously. STAFF ORALS: None BOARD ORALS: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Carr. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Chairperson Staff Date Date ~` ~~~ F, e The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) provided fair housing services for the City of Lynwood (City) covering the period from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. The objective of FHF is to affirmatively further fair housing in the City through a program comprised of services devised to address the issues specific to the City. Those components include but are not limited to: Innovative and effective enforcement programs to eliminate housing discrimination . In-depth testing and investigation of complaints alleging housing discrimination Audits of housing practices based on areas of concern uncovered through counseling and testing Intensified education and outreach services targeting areas of concern • Workshops and presentations designed to educate the public on fair housing laws and issues General housing counseling and other appropriate referral services Tester and other volunteer training Promoting media interest in eliminating housing violations L~J 200712008 Annual Report ore a ices ~ a Pr®gc'~a~a ®verv~ew FHF provided for the City a comprehensive Fair Housing Program that included: (1) Discrimination Counseling, Complaint Intake and Investigation, (2) General Housing (Landlord/Tenant) Counseling and Resolutions, (3) Enforcement and Impact Litigation, (4) Education and Outreach programs. The following represents the statistical and demographic information for all clients provided with direct services of (1) Discrimination Counseling, Complaint Intake and Investigation, and (2) General Housing (Landlord/Tenant) Counseling and Resolutions from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. Detailed information on each program is included in that respective chapter. o ,} o General Honsing I 300 I 186 I 62.00 /o I ~s ~~60 67~/ Counseling/Resolutions ~+„~ Inquiries 40 7 17.50% '. Cases 10 6 60.00% :~ Total 350 199 56.86% 2007/2008 Aronual Report r Total °/®' of E *~ ; 200(f2007 , f ., ~ , ~ d ~;Y v geiv°L~`~~, '~v;J ~t' ii` ~ Ti .~ S ~7i ~+ ~~'.3' w.'+~S+Y+'i °3.~'v"'ti "w'kb1 ~l£ h ~nL ~K'W. °~'d"~y. ~-?i c4,: ~~B,~ "'die +' ~,q ?t iwy { It ~ ~ 3~ II T ' ~ ! ~ s 4 }eT-YjN S ~2f ~'l" ~ ~'~Y-~i {h~."~ m Y ' ~`k ~ '~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~S ~ A T r 1: /Y +* a N~ ~ FJ as rd a>e..U. e.v.vd ~ZA~S m9, n.. ~.i . v `. ~_ s ~ L iL T ~ ~351~ American Indian or Alaskan -Latino 0 0 00% 'gy'p ° ~ ~" *0'QO%"i . ..~~~3~.~.5 r~ American hidian or Alaskan -Non-Latino 0 0.00% `~`' ~~`O~QI%° American Indian/Alaskan and Black -Latino 0 0.00% A ~~OAO~% American Indaan/Alaskan and Black -Non-Latino 0 0.00% "~~' ~ ~0 ®0% F American Indian/Alaskan and White -Latino 0 0.00% ~~~ 000% American Indian/Alaskan and White-Non-Latino 0 0.00% ~ " O:O,O~% Asian -Latino 0 o "~ ~" ~'"'~~ 0.00 /o ,r ~~0 m0 ~ry ,~ Asian -Non-Latino 2 1 01 % ~ : ~~" ~ 000% . Asian and White -Latino 0 0.00% ~~ ' ~0 .~ ~~ Asian and White -Non-Latino 0 r=: 0.00% 0:00" , I Black/African American -Latino 0 0.00% ~~~ ®~53 Black/Afiican American -Non-Latino 32 16 08% 114:29 ' . ~.~~~~:~ Black/African American and White -Latino 0 0 0.00 /° ~ ~ 6~ t6% ;x. ~,-m,a., Black/African American and White -Non-Latino 0 0.00% ,E, '~° ~~~ ° = Other-Latino 116 ~~x ,~, 58 29% ' ~ 73~02% . ~, ~ Other-Non-Latino 11 5.53% ~~;~° '" ,2:65 /off Pacific Islander -Latino 0 0.00% ~ 0 00% Pacific Islander-Non-Latino 0 ~ ~~, 0.00% '~,~m'0@% White -Latino 23 11.56%-" ~ 7 9 4 ° / ,~ a , ~ , White-Non-Latino 15 7.54% ~~ 159°l0 Total 199 100.00% 2007/2008 Annnal Report a~~° ®using e~rices Program ®verview FHF responds to discrimination inquiries and complaints in an expedient and compassionate manner. Fair Housing services aze governed by both state and federal fair housing laws and include the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VIII, Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. These laws prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, lease, negotiation, or financing of housing based on a person's Age, Ancestry, Arbitrary reasons, Color, Familial Status, Gender, Marital Status, Mental Disability, National Origin, Physical Disability, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Source of Income. Fair Housing Services are divided into two separate areas of Inquiries and Cases. Fair Housing Inquiries Making a deternvnation regarding a client's inquiry can be a difficult procedure. A client may be inquiring as to their rights as a tenant or to discuss alandlord/tenant issue or other problem. Through counseling, that same client may then realize that the issue is not a landlord/tenant issue, but is actually a fair housing discrimination issue. Staff members who are the inifial contact for a client, typically the housing counselors, are trained to use active listening skills in order to identify the type of problem the client is experiencing. By asking questions regazding the treatment of other residents, the ethnic or racial composition of the complaint address, their opinion as to why a service was denied or why they believe that they aze being treated differently, fair housing issues are separated from general housing issues and are refereed to the Discrimination Department. Staff may also ask questions to determine the caller's and the manager's or owner's race, national origin, religion, sex, or disability status, as appropriate, to look for possible illegal discrimination of which the caller may be unaware. Often what may 2007/2008 Annual Report appear at first to be a simple laudlord/tenant call toms out to be a situation fraught with fair housing law violations. The following represents the statistical and demographic information for clients provided with fah housing counseling, mediation, resolution, and referral services of from July 1, 2007, tluough June 30, 2008. American Indian or Alaskan -Latino 0 0.00% American Indian or Alaskan -Non-Latino 0 0.00% American Indian/Alaskan and Black -Latino 0 0.00% ~ American lndian/Alaskan and Black -Non-Latino 0 0.00% American Indian/Alaskan and White -Latino 0 0.00% American Indian/Alaskan and White-Non-Latino p o 0.00 /° , Asian -Latino 0 ~" 0.00% Asian -Non-Latino 0 0.00% Asian and White - Lafino 0 0.00% ' ~ Asian and White -Non-Latino ~"` 0 0.00% i Black/Afiican American -Latino 0 Black/Afiican American -Non-Latino 0.00% °~ ~ 0 ° ~ , 0.00 /° s~ ' Black/Afiican American and White -Latino 0 ~ Black/African American and White -No -L ti 0.00% ~ ~~ n a no Other -Latino 0 0.00% ~, 5 71.43 /o =t rr ° Other -Non-Latino 1 14.29% Pacific Lslander-Latino Pacific Islander -Non-Latino 0 0.00% `r """~ White -Latino 0 0.00% ~~'`'' `1`~$' 0 0.00% z„..; White -Non-Latino ~;; ~" ~ ~ 1 14.29% °' . ~~ Total 7 u.k-. 100.00% ~~ 2007/2008 Annual Report _ ~a~r FI®usi~og Cases Fah• Housing Discrimination Cases are opened when the information gathered through the counseling and inquiry phase substantiates possible discrimnration based on the state and federal fair housing laws. Clients are thoroughly interviewed by the Case Analyst to deter•~nine the details of the allegations, and case files are maintained on each individual case that include confidential forms and information on the client, property, allegation, investigation, and documents. In addition, each case file includes a Case Summary. The Case Sununary is a narrative form that does not include confidential information but does provide a detailed description of the allegations, the steps taken in the investigation, actions taken by FFIF, the Ending, and the disposition. Attached are the Case summaries for every case opened in 2007/2008 (Exhibit 3). The Investigation, if appropriate, is implemented immediately. Appropriateness is determined by the type of discrimination alleged, availability of units, complainant's willingness to pursue the, complaint, and other significant factors. Standard investigations are useful for both rental and sales testing. In the vast majority of instances, housing discrimination will be uncovered with the use of standard investigations. Standard investigations include property searches, scouting, telephone tests, on-site pair tests, layered tests, document review, statistical analysis, witness statements, on-site surveys and mail-in surveys. All investigations are done according to the guidelines developed by FHF using resources such as the John Marshall Law School Tester's Guide to Fair Housing and Falr Lending Laws. Once the enfire investgation is completed, a finduig of sustains allegations, inconclusive or no evidence is assigned to the case. For cases assigned a f nding of inconclusive or no evidence, complainants are informed of our fmdings and provided with options that include additional referral information. Complainants ultimately decide whether and how they wish to pursue a substantiated complaint. Complainants are advised of the advantages/disadvantages of pursuing the complaint through conciliation/mediafion, Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FHF attorney, or a private attorney. FHF assists complainants in pursuing the chosen course of action. On those occasions when a complainant does not wish to pursue a strong case of discrimination, FHF, resources permitting, has pursued and will pursue the case on it's own. Complaints are resolved through a variety of methods. Conciliation: Many complaints can be resolved through the conciliation process. In conciliation, FHF serves the role of enforcing fair housing laws while finding a method of resolution that is mutually agreeable to both parties. Conciliation can be the preferred method of resolving a complaint for all parties concerned. First, it can be a very swift process. Second, it often results in a resolution that preserves or achieves the housing opportunity for the complainant. Third, it encourages violators to voluntarily change practices or policies that the violator may not have been aware. Revealing the discriminatory effects of such practices often keeps the violator interested in fair housing practices. Fourth, it is the most cost effective method for all parties concerned. Finally, in conciliating complaints, FHF also incorporates many of the provisions included in more formal settlement agreements, such as training and advertising. 2007/2008 Annual Rep®rt Mediation: FHF can also use mediation to resolve disputes. In mediation, FHF acts as a neutral third party to facilitate dispute resolution between two disagreeing parties. Mediation is usually not an appropriate method because FHF must forgo advocacy of fair housing laws. As such, this method is rarely used. Administrative Agency Referrals: Complaints can be referred to the California llepartrnent of Fair Employment and Housing and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as an admiiustrative complaint. FHF assists clients with the completion of paperwork needed to file with the appropriate enforcement agency and will often continue to investigate the case while it is being processed. FHF also works with. agency investigators, providing requested documentation. Litigation: Complaints can be litigated. As in the past, FHF can refer cases to private attorneys with whom we have collaborated with on previous cases. While we maintain. an attorney referral list, all are considered experts in fair housing and/or civil rights litigation. FHF can also litigate cases in-house with our consulting attorney and/or act as co-counsel in many complaints. The following represents the statistical and demographic information for all clients where FHF opened a bonafide fair housing case in addition to the protected classes, investigation findings, and dispositions for each case opened from July 1, 2007 tlu~ough June 30, 2008. F ~®®/~L®®O AnNBIIBI RP.~®6L Y...~ .: z,~:,; - City Hall Community Organization Priend Newsprint Media Pair Housing Organization Radio Media Television Media FHF Activity Other 111 55.78% 41 20.60"/0 9 4.52% 3 1.51% 0 0.00% 0 0.00"/0 0 0.00% 2 1.01 33 16.58% Total 199 100.00% 2007/2008 Annual Report ~J Q B High 0 0.00% ~~~ ~r; ~~ ~0?®®%~ xk .~+n53tm saw r' _i Medium 0 0.00% x4~~,~40.0~m®/off Low 5 71 43% k~~ X60=0®% . Very Low 2 28.57% :~~0~00 Total 7 100.00% High Medium ^ Low Verv Low ;gyp 3'Yt s~ ~ 5 ~F~il'fx 1~F' / xh'rs`~ir'L ~'a x L ~ Tye .,n yj.. ~tbS/~'"~' ~F~ ~Ytgj ' y~ 1'~.W i ~~ y~ g , y y ~~ d+ c SrrL` CIf~. G R®tl:IL ~ ~k~ ~`•'i f i{75 Y ~°" ESL. ~~7 ~, 'p.'*,~ .i3A a2v 1k9. l h3',w YJFC .I R.v.'Yn4fi 3~ Y. ^JS'~- s<._ Mtn lj¢, Lb~ Female Head of Household 2 28 57% ' "`° `' ~ xa= ; . Senior 0 0.00% °rv'" h~.; Disabled 0 0.00% ~'`~ ~' `, : ;~ ; ., ..,~ Rent Stability Ordinance 0 0.00% ° X007/2008 A~~tnual Rep®st ~ dotal % of ~ 206/2007 s F ' 1 » ~ ~ ' Ces D 'e A r L ( Clients ~ ~O , A ~3. .~ 'a ~._,m`r ( m1A ~. $.. 4 ~., sf ~ $ ~ a 1 ~i w.a 1~~;lketa~..~AV.+WI'~+_av~x Homebuyer 0 ~ ~ ~~~'~`~"~~~~~ 0.00% ~ ~ ~~~, 0 00% t~ In-Place Tenant 7 100.00% ~'~~~~80~`00% Landlord/Manager 0 0 00% i ~'~'"~0100"/0 . ~~- ~~ Other 0 0 00% ~ ~~ ~0~00% . M1. Property Owner 0 0.00 /o ~~~~~ v~,~• ~V ° y t~~'. ,21100%~ Realtor 0 0 00% ~~~a ~ ~0~00% . 8 . Rental Home seeker 0 0 00 /° ~ ~* ~~~ ° ~ ~ 0:00%0 . , Total 7 100.00% 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 O Idomebuyer ®In-Place Tenant O Other ~ Property Owner O Realtor ©Rental >flomeseeker 2007/2®l1S .4nnaab Report Age 0 0.00% Ancestry 0 0 00% . Arbitrary 0 0 00% . Color 0 0.00% Familial Status 4 57.14% Gender 3 42.86% Marital Status 0 0.00% Mental Disability 0 0.00% National Origin 0 0.00% Physical Disability 0 0.00% Race 0 0.00% Religion 0 0.00% Sexual Orientation 0 0.00% Source of Income 0 0.00% Total 7 100.00% zooaizooa A~,nuat R~~®rt ®Ancestry ®Familial Status D Gender Marital Status OMental Disability ®National Origin OPhysical Disability ^ Race O Religion ®Sexual Orientation mSource of Income •~1 Q Q Q P Counseled/Resolved 1 14.29% Referred 0 0.00% Case Opened 6 85.71% Other 0 0.00% 'd'otal Inquiries 7 100.00%~ 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 O Counseled/Resolved Referred O Case Opened Other zoo7ezoos eann~ai ae~®rt PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On September 3, 2008 of 6:00 p.m., in the Cify Hall Council Chambers at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, a pubic hearing will be held hosted by the Community Development Advisory Board Commission (CDBGAB) to review Lynwood's Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2007- 2008. The CAPER provides a status on the progress the City has made in carrying out its HUD Consolidated strategic and action plans with the use of CDBG and HOME funds. The report includes descriptions of resources, investment of available resources, location of investments, families and persons assisted (including racial and ethnic status of persons assisted), actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, and other actions indicated in the strategic plan and the action plan. The public is invited to participate in the Hearing in order to provide input and comments on the City's draft 2007 CAPER. If you are unable to attend the public hearing and wish to provide written input or comments on the City's Draft FY2007-08 CAPER, please submit your comments to the City of Lynwood, Redevelopment Department at the above address. All written comments must be submitted before September 25, 2008. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY The City of Lynwood's Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2007-08 will be available for public review from August 21, 2008 - September 23, 2008. If you would like to request a copy of the City's FY2007-08 CAPER, you may call (310) 603-0220, extension 256, or you may pick up a copy at the Lynwood City Hall, Redevelopment Department, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. Copies will also be available at the above address in the City Clerk's Office, Development Services Department and at the Lynwood Public Library. CITY ®~ LYNW®®D C®NS®L,IDATED ANNLTAI, PERF®RIVIANCE AND EVAI,~JATI®N REP®RT (CAPER) FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 PAGE Executive Summary ............................................................................... 1-2 I. Consolidated Plan Accomplishments and Self-Evaluation A. Assessment ........................................................................................... 3 B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing ............................................................... 3 C. Affordable Housing .................................................................................. 4 D. Continuum of Care .................................................................................. 5 E. Other Actions Taken ................................................................................ 6 1. Actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs ........................ 6 2. Foster and maintain affordable housing ................................................... 8 3. Eliminate barriers to affording housing .................................................... 8 4. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination ............. 8 5. Improve public housing and resident initiatives ......................................... 8 6. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards ......................................... 8 7. Ensure compliance program and comprehensive planning requirements and monitoring. 9 8. Reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level ...................... 9 F Leveraging Resources ............................................................................. 9 G. Citizen Participation .......................'.......................................................... 10 H. Self Evaluation ....................................................................................... 10 I. Program Requirements ........................................................................... 11 II: CDBG Narrative Statements .......................................... ............................... 11-12 III: CDBG Financial Summary ........................................... .............................. 13 IV. CDBG Activity Summary FY 2006 ................................... ............................ 14-21 V. HOME CAPER Narratives .............................................. ............................. 22-25 VI. HOME Match Report .................................................... ............................... 28-29 VII. HOME Annual Performance Report ............................... ............................... 30-31 In 1994, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began requiring local governments eligible to received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, to consolidated planning and programming activities from both programs into a single "Consolidated Plan" document. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The CDBG program was initiated by the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) of 1974. The primary objective of this program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) The HOME program was created as part of the 1990 National Affordable Housing Act. The HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and owner occupied housing for low-income households. The program gives the City the flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities through housing partnerships with private industry and non-profit organizations. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report HUD requires that Cities received CDBG and HOME funds submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), that reports on annual performance and expenditures for the City's CDBG and HOME activities and programs. The CAPER identifies the level of progress and accomplishments in meeting the priorities (goals) and objectives of the City's Five-year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). To the degree feasible, the data collection efforts required by the CAPER reflects information on housing and community development activities and programs that occurred in the City's jurisdiction even if the City was not the lead agency (or other funds were used), for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The CAPER also reflects information for two federal entitlements (CDBG and HOME) that the City receives from HUD on an annual basis. For fiscal year 2007-2008, allocations received were as follows: Fiscal Year 2007-08 Allocation: $1,628,231 Prior years Carryover: 200,000 CDBG Program Income: 250,000 Fiscal Year 2007-08 HOME Allocation: $ 280,281 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. CDBG and HOME fiunds are designed to meet HUD's national objective and Annual Consolidated Action Plan goals, which are also consistent with the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan goals and objectives. More than 70% of expenditures made were used for activities designed to benefit low and moderate-income persons. C®NS®Ll®ATE® ANNUAL PERF®RMANCE AN® EVALUATI®N REP®RT NARRATIVES FISCAL YEAR 2008 A. ASSESSMENT The fiscal year 2007-2008 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes how the City of Lynwood is meeting statutory requirements of the federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. Those statutes, which primary benefit low income persons, set forth three goals: • To provide decent housing; To provide a suitable living environment; and • To expand economic opportunity The City strives to meet the above goals, 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 along-term impact on the community. Combined resources from the General fund and CDBG are used to further assure decent, safe and sanitary housing by implementing a Code Enforcement Program that focuses on the identification and elimination of slum, blight, code violations, health and safety and overcrowded conditions. Issuance of over 5,685 code violations citations this fiscal year is evidence that the City is determined to meet its goal of eliminating blighted conditions in Lynwood. Two Substantial Changes to the fiscal year 2004-05 Consolidated Action Plan were approved during this fiscal year. The first substantial change was to address the blight caused by the current foreclosure crisis hitting many southland communities. To this end the Consolidated Action Plan was amended to change the CHDO to Habitat for Humanity and permit the creation of an acquisition-rehabilitation program. The second substantial change was to create a new construction program utilizing Program Income. Over $300,000 in CDBG funds was allocated towards public service and safety 'programs to provide transitional housing to homeless men, counseling, and their children; safe crossing at intersection for school children and their families; health programs for seniors; tutoring and mentoring to at risk children; after school programs; senior citizens programs, school dropout diversion programs, crime awareness, and gang prevention programs, in addition to various recreational activities. The activities provided services to thousands of Lynwood residents. B. AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING: The City of Lynwood implemented a proactive fair housing program that provides specific actions and procedures that will have a significant impact on preventing, reducing or eliminating housing discrimination and other barriers to equal housing opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, family status, disability or national origin. 3 The City's fair housing program affirmatively furfhers'the housing objectives of the Title VI of fhe Civil Rights Art of 1968, as amended. To "Affirmatively further" means that the City is actively working to end housing discrimination. Through education, outreach and enforcement of fair housing laws, the City's fair housing program seeks to reduce or eliminate unlawful housing discrimination that can effectively lock out a person from housing for which they are otherwise qualified. Individual and organizations are provided with information regarding fair housing rights and responsibilities. The City contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation, to assist in promoting equal housing opportunities through education and training of tenants, homeowners, and landlords/ Professional complaint and audit investigative techniques are also provided to sustain fair housing litigation. Other services provided include: • Counseling for possible and actual victims of housing discrimination, property owners and managers, homeowners, insurers, lenders and other housing industry representatives; Accepting and investigating housing discrimination complaints; a Counseling and referrals on landlord/tenant housing complaints; Providing remedies for individuals and systemic forms of discrimination, including conciliation, administrative, and judicial enforcement efforts; and Conducting investigative audits to detect patterns and practices of illegal discrimination. The City will continue to promote equal opportunity in housing by avoiding economic segregation, and discrimination based upon age, sex, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, and other arbitrary factors. This fiscal year FHF provided services to 203 Lynwood residents, that included discrimination counseling; complaint intake, and investigation; general housing (tenant/landlord) counseling and resolution; enforcement and impact litigation and outreach and educational programs. Lynwood also provides referrals to other entities, such as Ranch Los Cerritos Association of Realtors, which has an equal opportunity committee that provides fair housing education and outreach services. In addition to the Bank of America Advantage 'Program, which provides a mortgage program designed to encourage home ownership in target areas throughout the Lynwood area. C. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Lynwood's housing goals are to preserve the existing housing stock by correcting substandard properties, increasing the supply of affordable housing units, and providing assistance to first-time homebuyers to enable more low and moderate-income families to become homeowners. This year's housing activities concentrated on the Single-Family Rehabilitation, Acquisition of dilapidated or foreclosed properties and New Construction through CHDO activities. The City assisted 13 low income residents in the City of Lynwood. The City has provided lower rents to qualified households. In addition, the City has secured agreements with two Community Housing Development Organizations to further our housing goals. Habitat for Humanity (HFH), a non profit organization: Habitat for Humanity is a qualified CHDO that has developed more than 175 homes in Los Angeles County. HFH consists of developers, lenders and builders that use volunteer labor and in-kind donations to reduce housing costs, thereby making housing available to low income families. HFH is currently working with the City through the HOME program to construct 14 affordable units for homeownership that consist of three separate projects. HFH completed a project within this fiscal year that provided a single family home consisting of a three bedroom, one bath and detached garage to a qualified buyer for homeownership. AOF, Pacific Affordable Housing Corp.: AOF/Pacific Affordable Housing Corp. (AOF/P) is a California non-profit corporation and has been in business since 1997. AOF/P is a qualified CHDO and provides support in Rehabilitation programs and project management services. AOF/P is currently working with the City to rehabilitate acquired rental property. Summary of Efforts to Address Worst Case Needs Housing: Worst case needs housing is defined by HUD as low income renters who pay more than 50% of income for rent, live in severely substandard housing, (including homeless people) or have been involuntarily displaced. All of the City's housing programs consider low income residents to address needs such as rental assistance (Section 8), single family and rental rehabilitation. The programs are designed to ease the housing burdens for low income residents. The City's Redevelopment Department/Housing Division will continue in its effort to locate sites for supportive housing projects and attempt to provide funds to non-profit agencies to development supportive housing units for special needs populations. Public Housing: Although the City does not have it's own public housing facilities, the City contracts with the Los Angeles County, Community Development Commission (CDC) /Housing Authority to administer a rental assistance program (Section 8 Program) .that subsidizes the cost of rental housing for eligible households. Low-income families and individuals rent privately owned housing, and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles pays the owner directly for a portion of the monthly rent. The City of Lynwood and CDC`s goals are to empower families by providing clean, safe, and decent affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and disabled persons. The City did not undertake any activities that resulted in involuntary displacement D. CONTINUUM OF CARE: Lynwood's continuum of care strategy is to provide emergency, temporary and/or permanent housing for the homeless, in addition to referrals and supportive services to move the homeless population to self-sufficiency. Lynwood continues to contract with Truevine Homeless Men Program to provided temporary housing and services to homeless men. 5 Although Lynwood does not operate it's own homeless facility, it rnal<es 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. Refers are made according to need. Some of these programs include: ` Program Service Location Compton Welfare Right Shelter Emergency Shelter Compton The Shields for Families, Inc. Transitional Housing Los Angeles MJB Transitional Recovery Domestic Violence Shelter Los Angeles Palms Residential Care Facility Mental Health Care/Housing Los Angeles South Central Health/Rehabilitation Long Term Management Los Angeles Parents of Watts Home for Mothers Los Angeles Esther's House Domestic Violence Center Los Angeles Referrals are also made to: • 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, who provides housing opportunities for persons with AIDS; the Peoples Guide to Health Welfare and Other Services, who provide information to the homeless on how to get food, money and other help from government programs, and Shelter First who has five locations, providing short term and transitional shelter to homeless men, women and children. • The Union Rescue Mission, which is the national's largest and Los Angeles' oldest rescue mission. Services include emergency food and shelter, residential recovery programs for men, women and families, health care, job training, computerized learning centers, clothing and hygiene provisions. The City of Lynwood has not been approached by agencies or requested to support application of agencies for homeless housing/supportive service programs. However, the City is very interested in providing all services needed and supports the efforts of any local non-profit agencies seeking funds to locate homeless/transitional facilities within the City and encourages applications for federal funds from service providers who target the homeless population and persons with special needs. E. OTHER ACTIONS: Actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs: Lynwood's special needs groups includes disabled persons, single-parent households, persons with drug and/or alcohol addiction, elderly and frail elderly people, persons with AIDS and related diseases. Special needs groups include families below poverty, the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. People with special needs are provided with services, activities and program provided by the City and public and private agencies and 6 institutions, some of which are noted above. In addition, 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. Lynwood provides its low-income residents with Health Care Screening and vaccinations, free of charge, through an agreement with the St. Francis Medical Center. ' In addition, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services provides financial assistance to a variety of disabled persons including cooking, cleaning, personal care and transportation. Various youth programs and activities are on going in the City. There are also five State licensed facilities for the developmentally disabled; Angelica Guest Home, Hope Adult Home, Hope Family Adult Home, Sea Breeze Manor and Wilson Care Facility, in operation throughout the City. Economic Opportunities: The City of Lynwood with collaboration with the City of South Gate has established an Enterprise Zone to provide targeted areas with a means to stimulate business and employment growth. This program can positively affect a company's bottom line with the substantial tax credits it provides. A qualified business may reduce its state income tax by a percentage of wages paid to one or more qualified employees over a five year period. Up to $31,570 in tax credits is available per qualified employee. The credits may be carried over until they are exhausted. Some of these employees may also qualify an employer for federal tax credits. Although the City did not fund any economic development programs with CDBG or HOME funds, Lynwood provides job training through its Workplace Development Program, which designs and implements employment and training programs for the community. This fiscal year job training programs included: HUB Cities Consortium Youth Program - 40 TRAINEES Lynwood provided job training and facilities for Lynwood residents, funded by HUB Cities. Training offered at Lynwood facility sites included office administration, telephone systems and communication, office equipment and machines, custodial and recreational leaders. Workers were provided training off-site at Lynwood Medical Offices, Lynwood Library, Child Care Centers and community based non-profit organization. Lynwood Unified School District Regional Occupational Program - 80 TRAINEES Lynwood provided job training in the Redevelopment and Finance Departments and various other divisions such as: Parking Enforcement, Lynwood City Garage and the Water Yard. Los Angeles County Office of Education Rehabilitation Program -12 TRAINEES Lynwood provided individuals with disabilities the opportunity to gain work experience at the Lynwood Library and Senior Citizen Program. Work experience included general office training. 7 The City of Lynwood has always assisted in local employment by using local contractors in public improvement and housing projects. Local contractors use local tradesmen and workers and make an effort to purchase materials for projects from local merchants. The social service agencies that receive pass-through funding from the CDBG program perform tasks that allow the low/moderate income households to redirect their funds to other needs that could otherwise not be addressed. Foster and maintain affordable housing: The implementation of new housing policies and procedures have enhanced and expedited housing development and rehabilitation activities. Housing strategy involves cooperation and facilitation in the planning, permitting, approvals and construction approval process. Rehabilitation assistance was provided to 13 low-income residents to preserve housing standards The City allocated HOME CHDO funds to Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a qualified non- profit housing organization, for the acquisition, construction and management of rental units and it will provide for low income tenants. Eliminate barriers to affordable housing: The City continued to fund fair housing activities through the Fair Housing Foundation, as noted above. By eliminating impediments to fair housing choice, low-income renter households are able to access and maintain affordable housing. In addition, the City continued its affordable housing rehabilitation loan and grant program to upgrade the City's supply of affordable ownership housing stock. With the collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, it helps the City to provide homeownership to low-income households. Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination: The City has made a concerted effort to eliminate institutional gaps, and enhance coordination of programs to all segments of the community. The City and community based organizations work closely with governmental entities and community commissions and activist 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. The City also works closely with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to provide critical information regarding homeless services and identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the regional system of care. Improve public housing and resident initiatives: The City and the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency has provided public housing through acquisitions of rental properties. The City has provided qualified families with lowered rents. Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards: It is the City of Lynwood's goal to provide an environment free of lead based hazards. Therefore, the City has integrated lead hazard evaluation and reduction procedures into its housing programs that include: Incorporating lead-based paint hazard reduction procedures into the City's housing programs; Producing standard specifications for all hazard abatement and cleanup work; ® Coordinate public and private efforts for lead based educational programs; a In coordination with the Los Angeles Health Services Department, design and implement programs to screen young children for elevated levels of lead in the blood. o f~equire lead-based paint testing in all rehabilitation projects that are occupied by children under the age of 6 years, and built prior to 1978. Also require testing where rehabilitation activities are likely to disturb painted chewable, impact or friction surfaces, and/or occupied by children 6 years of age or younger. Integral to the City's residential rehabilitation program is a Lead Based Paint Hazard assessment for each project. During this program year, the City initiated steps to further implement federal requirements for lead based paint abatement by contracting with a qualified firm to conduct property inspections and risk assessments for federally funded rehabilitation projects. Property owners are provided the Lead Based paint Pamphlets and literature regarding the hazards and protection from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to, sign a statement verifying their review and understanding of LBP. Homeowners also receive a copy of their report to make them aware of the lead found in their property. New residential and commercial construction, contractors are not permitted to use paint containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the total content of liquid paint. All commercial properties assisted under the City's housing programs are required to have buildings tested for LBP and must agree to its abatements if rest results in positive findings, prior to assistance. Ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements and monitoring: The City as made every effort to comply with all CDBG, HOME and Consolidated Plan regulations. The adopted Citizen Participation Plan ensured input from the community prior to any action to approve or revise the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plans. Housing rehabilitation, construction, and professional service agreements have been prepared to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations. CDBG sub-recipient agreements also contain language to ensure HUD compliance. Additionally, the City has continued its on-going program monitoring efforts including on-site monitoring of CDBG sub-recipients and housing unites assisted with HOME funds and subject to affordability covenants. Reduce the number of persons living be/ow the poverty level: The 2006 Action Plan identified strategies for reducing the number of persons living below poverty level in Lynwood. The City provided resources to households living in poverty through network of social and public service agencies and programs. Specifically, resource referrals, housing, and food programs were utilized to assist these households. The City's goal is to provide affordable housing assistance through its first time homebuyers programs. Persons interested in the Program that did not qualify, were referred to other agencies. The City funded public facility improvements to enhance the overall infrastructure of the City. F. LEVERAGING RESOURCES: Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds were the principal source of revenue to meet the goal and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. However, the City pursued all available resources during the program year. Resources used to lever federal funds include: 9 ® Program Income ® Redevelopment Tax Increment ® Federal Low'Income Housing Tax Credit ® Local Lending Institutions e Private Investment Section 108 Loan funds Environmental Protection Agency (EPD) For housing projects, the City considers redevelopment set-asides funds and HOME funds for home improvement and new housing construction. CDBG funds, Bonds and the City's General funds are utilized for various infrastructure and public facility improvements. The City's general funds are also utilized to augment the cost of several public service activities. In a joint effort the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity completed the purchase of two foreclosed properties that will be rehabilitated for purchase. These properties will be made available to a qualified low and moderate income household. The purchase of these properties assisted the City in expending $402,590 of HOME CHDO funds and $211,910 of Redevelopment set aside funds. G. C/TlZEN PART/CIPAT/ON: This section describes the process whereby the City includes residents in the review of the CAPER. HUD requires resident participation at every level of the grant process. A Citizen Participation Plan is a precondition of funding through the Consolidated Plan process. On August 21, 2008, the City advertised the availability of the draft CAPER Report for fiscal year 2007-08. Copies were placed at the City's Community Development Department, City Clerk's Office and Public Library. The CAPER was made available for a 30-day period. On September 3, 2008, the CDBGAB Commission hosted a public hearing in order to allow the public to review, comment and/or provide input on the draft CAPER report. Each CDBGAB Commissioner received a copy of the draft CAPER and copies were made available to the public. H. SELF EVALUATION: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has empowered local officials and citizens to perform aself-evaluation to determine if activities carried out during the program year are meeting the goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. The City's public improvement and housing needs continue to be a high priority, with annual accomplishments consistent with the City's 5-year ConPfan. This year has provided results that allow the City to effectively assess its progress in meeting priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Action Plan. The City has bought all projects current and carried out its activities in a timely manner, in accordance with HUD guidelines. CDBG and HOME funds were allocated to maximize t0 the use of these funds and where appropriate, specific low and moderate-income areas were targeted for activities such as code enforcement and public irprovements. 1. PROQRAM REQUIREMENTS Lynwood's primary objectives are providing decent and affordable housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income and special needs. During this fiscal year, overall benefit to low income persons is equal to 100% of the City's allocation. Expenditures for CDBG program planning and administration represent 16%, while public services were 12%. The City provides and solicited citizen participation in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities funded with federal funds. The City held several public hearings throughout the year to obtain citizen input on community development and planning needs, and to provide the public with information" on program accomplishments and the use of federal funds. The City actively sought to implement its Consolidated Plan. Based on the information provided in this report, the City continued to make major progress in carrying out the goals and objectives in the Plan. Agencies with whom the City has contracted to provide public services usually exceed their stated proposed accomplishments. The City is building a new senior citizen center and reconstruction residential streets. The City is also making ADA improvements to public facilities to assist those with special needs. The City housed several facilities to include two State Licensed residential care facilities for the elderly; Healthview Terrace, a 64-bed facility and Oates Home for the Elderly a 6- bed facility. The City refers those seeking assistance with substance abuse, free health screening and vaccinations to St. Francis Medical Center. In addition, Lynwood has three State Licensed facilities for the mentally disabled; Highland Manor Guess Home, Howard's Rest Heaven and Lightstar Adult Residential Home. Lynwood's Women and Children's Center offers programs for addicted women of childbearing age. The City of Lynwood in conjunction with Los Angeles, as well as other public and private Service providers, will continue its efforts to address the needs for low income housing, as well as persons with AIDS and related diseases. Lynwood will continue to fund activities that assist in the development of a suitable living environment. Program progress has been made this year, and accomplishments are consistent with the Consolidated Plan 5-year document. Public Improvements have increased tremendously. HOME program has implemented a substantial change to the use of HOME funds in order to fast track the expenditure of HOME funds and meet the needs of citizens in need of home improvement and repair. The City of Lynwood has joined together with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, a nonprofit community housing development organization, to provide ownership housing both new construction and acquisition/rehabilitation projects. Overall, the City has followed the blueprint of the Consolidated Plan and has addressed 4he high priority needs for housing and community development while also addressing the emerging issues related to the housing crisis. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT NARRATIVE STATEMENTS A. Assessment of relationship between use of CDBG funds and priority needs, goals, and specific objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. 1. Extent to which CDBG funds were distributed amount different categories of housing needs identified in the Consolidated Plan -The City of Lynwood funded its housing activities with the use of HOME and Redevelopment funds. Funds were used for construction and rehabilitation of housing. CDBG funds were used for homeless activities and to address and enforce housing code standards. 2. Relationship between CDBG expenditures and high priority activities -The FY 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan list the following high priority activities. The City efforts during the report period are summarized below: Preserve the Citv's existing housino stock -The City provided housing rehabilitation loans and grants with the use of HOME funds to 13 low and moderate-income residents. The also acquired two vacant homes to provide affordable ownership housing to low and very low income residents and purchased one vacant lot to create new construction for 10 very low income families. Currently the City is engaged in rehabilitating two rental properties purchased during the previous fiscal year. Improve public service for the homeless -The City provided temporary housing to 9 very low-income men, with CDBG funds. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -The City contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation who assisted 203 residents to solve housing issues relating to discrimination, tenant/landlord disputes and substandard housing complaints, as well as educating the public as to their rights under the law. The City also continues to remove impediments to fair housing choice and updated it Analysis of Impediment to assure that progress is being made and that any new impediments are being addressed. The City provided services to over 16,000 residents in the form of senior services, youth diversion programs, educational tutoring, and youth safe crossing assistance, with the use of CDBG funds. o Provide public infrastructure improvements This year the City provided funding for street reconstruction and ADA improvements to City facilities. 12 Eliminated blighted conditions fhrough the enforcement of existing local building codes- The City's code enforcement program officers conducted 5685 inspections for property maintenance violations, and building, electrical, plumbing code violations, in an effort to halt substandard housing and improve living conditions. 3. Evaluation of extent to which CDBG funds were used for activities that benefit low and moderate income persons -The City of Lynwood ensured that 100% of CDBG funds were spent to benefit low and moderate income persons and households, as evidenced in the Financial Summary Report. The City has adhered closely to implementation of the HUD primary objective and the priorities, strategies, needs and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan. B. Assessment of Efforts to Carryout Planned Actions as part of Certifications -Resulting project assessments contained within the CAPER reveal that the City closely adhered to plan actions and project activities described in the Action Plan, and that it is following the current HUD approved Consolidated Plan. C. Pursuant to the certifications in the 2007 Consolidated Plan Annual update, the City undertook the following actions: 1. Pursued and utilized the following funding sourced described in the plan: • HOME Funds • CDBG Funds • Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Fund • Lynwood General Fund 2. The City did not receive requests for certification for HUD programs from the County or any surrounding jurisdictions. 3. The City did not undertake actions that hindered the implementation of the approved Consolidated Plan or the 2007-08 Annual update. D. CDBG Funds Used Exclusively for the Three National Objectives The City used its CDBG and HOME funds to meet national objectives, and the City complied with overall benefit requirements for the activities completed during fiscal year 2007-08. E. Activities involving Acquisition, Rehabilitation or Demolition of Occupied Real Property - 4267 Fernwood Avenue is a construction project. 3076 Redwood and 5525 Clark are acquisition-rehabilitation projects. 3250 Magnolia is aacquisition-rehabilitation rental project. 4237 Imperial Highway is a acquisition-new construction project. 13 Fa economic ®eveiopment ~ Fiscal year 2007-08 CDBG funds were not allocated for economic development. G. Narrative for acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of occupied real property. No CDBG funds were allocated for housing this fiscal year. I~ xnxs - C04PR03 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF,HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATED DISBURSEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEM /CDBG ACTIVITY SUMMARY REPORT (GPR) FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2007 - (JULY 1, 2007 -JUNE 30, 2008) LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA PGM YEAR• 2007 PROJECT: 0001 •CDBG ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITY: 676 - CDBG ADMINISTRATION STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-08 LOCATION: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 350,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 350,000 UNLIQ OBLIGATIONS: -0- DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 250,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 250,000 MATRIX CODE: 21A REG CITATION: 570.206 NATIONAL OBJ: LMA DESCRIPTION: PREPARES GRANT APPLICATIONS AND FEDERAL REPORTS, AUDITS ACTIVITIES FOR CONTRACT COMPLIANCE; MONITOR EXPENDITURES, PROVIDES WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 70NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: SECURED CDBGIHOME FUNDING. MONITORED SUBRECIPIENTS FOR CONTRACT, HUD REGULATION, AND EXPENDITURE COMPLIANCE. PROVIDED TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS; HELD WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS. PREPARED AND COMPLETED ALL HUD AND FEDERAL REPORTS. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0002 -FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION ACTIVITY: 677 - FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-OS LOCATION: 3605 LONG BEACH BLVD. #302 LONG BEACH, CA 90807 FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 18,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 18,000 UNLIQ OBLIGATIONS: -0- DRAWNTHRU PGM YR: 18,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 18,000 MATRIX CODE: 21 D REG. CITATION: 570.206 NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: ENSURES THAT HOUSING CONSUMERS RECEIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO RENT, LEASE OR PURCHASE HOUSING. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: TOTAL #HISPANIC WHITE: 20 BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 4 ASIAN: AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE: OTHER MULTI-RACIAL: 24 P4 TOTAL: 48 a NUMBER OF ASSISTED: 48 INCOME: HIGH: 2 MED: 40 LOW: 123 VERY LOW: 6 TOTAL FEMALE HEADED: 14 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: CONDUCTED HOUSING DISCRIMINATION INVESTIGATIONS, MEDIATION, HOUSING WORKSHOPS ,PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION ON HOUSING RIGHTS. FHF ASSISTED 189 PEOPLE ASSISTED.. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0003 • CODE ENFORCEMENT MATRIX CODE: 15 REG CITATION: 570.202(c) NATIONAL OBJ: LMA ACTIVITY; 678 - CODE ENFORCEMENT STATUS: COMPLETED6-30-08 LOCATION: 17330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA. DESCRIPTION: ASSIST WITH THE IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF SLUM, BLIGHT AND CODE VIOLATIONS FINANCING: CURTAIN OVERCROWDED HOUSING CONDITIONS, MAINTAINING SAFE, DECENT HOUSING. INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 360.000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 360,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: -0- DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 340,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 340,000 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: CONDUCTED INSPECTIONS AND CITED 5,685 CODE, HEALTH AND SAFTY VIOLATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE ELIMINATION OF SLUM AND BLIGHT. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0004 • SECTION 108 REPAYMENT ACTIVITY: 674 - SECTION 108 REPAYMENT STATUS: COMPLETED D6-30-OS LOCATION: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 603,705 FUNDED AMOUNT: 603,705 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 603,705 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 603,705 MATRIX CODE: 19F REG CITATION: 570.201 NATIONAL OBJ: LMJ DESCRIPTION: TO PAY DEBT OBLIGATION FOR SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE. ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: MADE PAYMENTS PRIOR TO THE AUGUST 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2008 DUE DATES. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0005-2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITY: 680- 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS STATUS: UNDERWAY LOCATION: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 465,126 FUNDED AMOUNT: 465,126 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: -0- DRAWN IN PGM YR: -0- MATRIX CODE: 03K REG CITATION: 570.208(A) NATIONAL OBJ: LMA DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE STREET RECONSTRUCTION TO WRIGHT ROAD FROM JOSEPHINE TO TO LAVINIA AVENUE AND 4T" STREET FROM LAVINIA AVENUE TO CUL-DE-SAC. ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: 20% OF STREET IMPROVEMENT DESIGN COMPLETE. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0006 - LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM ACTIVITY: 681 - LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-07 LOCATION: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 80,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 80,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 80,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 80,000 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 536 MATRIX CODE: OSA REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NAT. OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE RECREATIONAL SENIOR SERVICES, FITNESS ACTIVITIES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, MEAL SERVICES AND LEGAL/TAX REFERRAL SERVICES. ETHNIC BREAKDOWNS: HISPANIC: 295 WHITE: 69 BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 149 OTHER MULTI-RACIAL: 23 INCOME: LOW/MOD: 7 LOW INCOME: 454 LOW INCOME: 75 TOTAL FEMALE HEADED: 303 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS TO INCLUDE RECREATION, EXERCISE AND HEALTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. LEGAL AID, HMO WORKSHOPS. ALSO MADE REFERRALS FOR OTHER SERVICES AND NEEDS. a~ PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0007 - LYNWOOD CROSSING GUARDS PROGRAM ACTIVITY: 682 - LYNWOOD CROSSING GUARDS PROGRAM STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-08 LOCATION: 11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE : ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 80,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 80,000 UNllO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 80,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 80,000 MATRIX CODE: 05 REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMA DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE SAFE CROSSINGS AT INTERSECTIONS IN LOW/MOD INCOME AREAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LYNWOOD. ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED SAFE CROSSING to 16,259 PEOPLE AT DESIGNATED LYNWOOD INTERSECTIONS. PGM YEAR: 2007 .,..>»..,...<.« ................<,~....._.,,..,....,_.<,......>,.<..._..>...<.....,..,.,,,.,.,,,.«.<..«<...,...<,..,.....,...<>..,...<_.,,..<>.......,..-,_.. . PROJECT: 0008 • LYNWOOD NATATORIUM EXTENDED HOURS ACTIVITY: 683 - LYNWOOD NATATORIUM EXTENDED HOURS STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-OS LOCATION: 3770 MARTIN LUTHER KING BL., LYNWOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 49,400 FUNDED AMOUNT: 49,400 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 49,400 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 49,000 MATRIX CODE: OS REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE OPERATIONAL COST TO FACILITY DURING WINTER/SPRINGS MONTI-IS. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: HISPANIC: 121 BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 14 OTHER MULTI-RACIAL: 11 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 146 TOTAL LOWIMOD: 146 TOTAL FEMALE HEADED: 41 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED SWIMMING ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS TO146 LYNWOOD RESIDENTS. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0015 - COMPTON DANCE THEATRE ACTIVITY: 692- COMPTONDANCETHEATRE STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-08 LOCATION: 359 W. COMPTON BLVD. COMPTON, CA 90221 FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 9,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 9,000 MATRIX CODE: 05 REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OF ARTISTIC AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES WITH TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION IN DANCE FORMS. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: HISPANIC: 98 BLACKIAFRICAN AMERICAN: 4 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 102 NUMBER LOW INCOME: 102 FEMALE HEADED: 18 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY AND CULTURE DANCE FORMS. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0011 - PROJECY IMPACT ACTIVITY: 688 - PROJECT IMPACT STATUS: STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-08 LOCATION: 2640 INDUSTRY WAY, LYWNOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 9,000 UNLIG OBLIGATIONS: -0- DRAWNTHRU PGM YR: 9,000 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 9,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 9,000 MATRIX CODE: OS REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE JUVENILE DIVERSION COUNSELING, FAMILY COUNSELING, JOB JOB INTERVIEW TRAINING AND TUTORING. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN HISPANIC: 16 BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 4 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 20 TOTAL LOWIMOD: 20 TOTAL FEMALE HEADED: 3 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED COUNSELING, TUTORING AND JOB INTERVIEW TRAINING. N O PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0010 -DRIVE BY AGONY ACTIVITY: 685 - DRIVE-BY AGONY STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-08 LOCATION : 3801 CORTLAND AVENUE, LYNWOOD FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 9,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 6,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 6,000 MATRIX CODE: O5D REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: OFFERS COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND VICTIMS OF CRIMES. PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: HISPANIC: 10 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 10 TOTAL LOW/MOD: 10 TOTAL FEMALE HEADED: 2 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING TO PEOPLE IN CRISIS OR VICTIMS OF CRIME. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0013 -TRUEVINE HOMELESS MEN PROGRAM ACTIVITY: 690 - TRUEVINE OUTREACH STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-08 LOCATION: 5238 CLARK STREET, LYNWOOD, CA FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: -0- DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 9,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 9,000 MATRIX CODE: OS REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING, COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND PLACEMENT FOR THE HOMELESS. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 9 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 9 NUMBER OF LOW INCOME: 9 na ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED TEMPORARY HOUSING, COMPUTER SKILLS, JOB READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, AND PARENTING. ALSO PROVIDED GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. PGM YEAR: 2007 oooovevooeovoeooeovovoovovvooeovvoe•vo avoooovvooe evoeooo veevoveeeevvaoeoveeso aeeeesooe eeeoooooeevvooooooovove PROJECT: 0014 -LATINO DIABETES ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY: 691 LATINO DIABETES ASSOCIATION MATRIX CODE: O5 REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC STATUS: COMPLETED 6-30-08 LOCATION: P.O. BOX 2194 POMONA, CA 91769 DESCRIPTION CONDUCT WORKSHOP AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES. FINANCING: INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 HISPANIC: 13 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 1,359 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 1,359 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 13 FEMALE HEADED: 11 # LOWIMOD INCOME: 13 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED DIABETES EDUCATION AND GLUCOSE TESTING. WORKSHOP ON HEALTHY COOKING. PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0009 - LYNWOOD ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITY: 684 - LYNWOOD ATHLEI-ICS COMMUNITY SERVICES STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-08 LOCATION: 5218 NILAND AVENUE, LYNWOOD FINANCING. INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 18,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 18,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 18,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 18,000 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: MATRIX CODE: 05D REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: OFFERS MENTORING AND SPORTS ALTERNATIVES TO AT RISK YOUTH. ,TO INCLUDE FOOTBALL AND CHEER CAMPS, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION, AND CONFLICTIANGER MANAGEMENT. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN: 15 HISPANIC: 5 NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 20 LOW/MOD INCOME: 20 FEMALE HEADED: 7 PROVIDED COUNSELING, MENTORING AND ATHLETIC TRAINING TO 20 YOUTH. N N PGM YEAR: 2007 PROJECT: 0017 -PARENTS INTERESTED IN EDUCATION (PIE) ACTIVITY: 684 - PARENTS INTERESTED IN EDUCATION STATUS: COMPLETED 06-30-OS LOCATION: 5218 NILAND AVENUE, LYNWOOD FINANCING. INITIAL FUNDING DATE: ACTIVITY ESTIMATE: 9,000 FUNDED AMOUNT: 9,000 UNLIO OBLIGATIONS: 0.00 DRAWN THRU PGM YR: 9,000 DRAWN IN PGM YR: 9,000 MATRIX CODE: OSD REG CITATION: 570.201(e) NATIONAL OBJ: LMC DESCRIPTION: OFFERS MENTORING AND SPORTS ALTERNATIVES TO AT RISK YOUTH. ,TO INCLUDE FOOTBALL AND CHEER CAMPS, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION, AND CONFLICTIANGER MANAGEMENT. ETHNIC BREAKDOWN: 46 HISPANIC NUMBER OF PERSONS ASSISTED: 46 LOW/MOD INCOME: 46 FEMALE HEADED: 21 ACCOMPLISHMENT NARRATIVE: PROVIDED ORIENTATION, GUIDANCE, INSTRUCTION FOR G.E.D. TESTING AND GRADUCATION TO 46 PEOPLE. N w CB`fV ®F 9~VNVf1Y®®® ti®YUIE CAPER NARPiA°f&VES July 1, 2007 t® June 30, 2008 Afi~orda~le Hoa~sBng Annual Goals and Strategies During the program year, the City of Lynwood utilized its cumulative allocation of HOME funds to address the housing needs that were identified in the City's approved Consolidated Plan. The City put together a strategy to commit and expend over 1 million of HOME dollars to meet our priorities and goals stated in our Consolidated Plan. In meeting those goals the City set forth a commitment to provide affordable housing to its low and moderate income families. The City identified as its Affordable Housing Programs the combination of the following components: Housing Rehabilitation • Acquisition and Rehabilitation Within the program year the City faced many challenges with spending the program allocations and meeting the required deadlines. These challenges forced the City to make its housing a priority and to determine strategies of expending and committing HOME funds. Accomplishments The City accomplished the commitment of over 1 million and the expenditure of approximately 2.5 million dollars of HOME Entitlement, CHDO, and Program Income funds to meet the July 31, 2008 expenditure deadline. In the Citys efforts to meet the expenditure requirement the City doubled its Housing Rehabilitation program output, initiated a vacant property acquisition/rehab program and began a new construction project for ten new homes. The following information is a summary of the accomplishments for 2007 Program Year. This summary includes the total number of housing units planned, the amount expended, and the type of assistance. Housing Rehabilitation The City of Lynwood's Housing Rehabilitation program is the most needed and successful .program within the HOME program. The City continues to have an overwhelming response to its program with over 50 persons who have expressed interest in participating. Concomitant with that interest, the City has redoubled its efforts to address this interest by increasing its output and engaging outside assistance to meet this demand. Number Amount Type of Of Units Expended Assistance 13 $633,524 13 grants & 12 loans The City's rehabilitation program provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying owners of residential properties within the City of Lynwood. The program, limited to owner occupied homes, is designed to rehabilitate and correct code violations for existing properties. Within the program year the City has marketed the program at various town hall meetings and publications, including Lynwood n' Perspective to provide the information to the community regarding the 24 program. For the following fiscal year the City is proposing to rehabilitate approximately 10 owner occupied homes and expend up to $750,000 dollars in HOME funds. Community Housing ®evelopmen4 Organizations The City of Lynwood approved and designated Habitat for Humanity (HFH), anon-profit housing developer as one of the City's selected Community Housing Development Organizations. The City has partnered with HFH for four upcoming housing developments in the City. (two acquisition rehab projects, 4267 Fernwood, 4237 Imperial). These developments will provide new or rehabbed homes to qualified low income households. HFH has a development located at 4267 Fernwood Avenue that is currently under construction and is due to be completed by July 2009. The project will consist of 3 single family units. ~' ~.~u'Yi W-Y. ad':45 y '8' ,K,[ ;~,.,,,~a,,~„~,Locafion , ~„ .,,~ ~ t^ <t"'r:°•y. ,r„Arriount~ . ~G }^$k 5'nr., a4Y'Kf 1 , {*4,",.,+F'L. ;;,a ~~,Status,, Housing Rehabilitation 13 Single Family homes $633,524 Completed - FY 07/08 New Construction 3927 Louise Avenue $75,000 Completed - FY 07/08 4267 Fernwood Avenue $360,000 Under Construction 4237 Imperial Hwy $1,045,268 Upcoming Project Acquisition & Rehabilitation 3076 Redwood Avenue $201,295 Under Construction 5525 Clark Avenue $201,295 Under Construction Total HOME Funds Ex ended $2,516,382 On March 4, 2008, the City in collaboration with Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and HFH approved a program called "A Brush with Kindness". A Brush with Kindness is a program designed to help those families with exterior repairs and landscaping along key corridors of the city. This program will utilize 20% set aside monies and will be restricted to families with a low and moderate income. The city has further certified The Win Project as a CHDO qualified to seek projects within the City of Lynwood. The Win Project, headed by Regina Young, has previously been certified with Los Angeles County as a qualified CHDO. Currently, The Win Project is seeking qualified projects to begin. Vacant Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation In a coordinated effort the City of Lynwood, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Habitat for Humanity (HFH) completed the purchase of two foreclosed and vacant properties. These properties will be rehabilitated, improved, and sold to deserving and qualified low income households. These households will be required to provide sufficient "sweat equity" by assisting in 25 the rehabilitation of Yheir home and also qualifying for a sfandard market rate loan. The City will "help up" the family by reducing the price of the home to an affordable level and enabling the family resources to be expended on other necessary family enhancing activities. The City expended $402,590 of HOME CHDO funds and $211,910 of Redevelopmen4 set aside funds on these projects. This program may be extended depending upon the allocation of funds received as a result of the latest Housing Reform Bill recently enacted. Vacant Property Acquisition and New Construction The City of Lynwood and HFH are currently in the process of acquiring a duplex located on a 38,000 square foot lot across from the new state of the art High School. The proposed project is projected to become a 10 unit new family housing development. This project expended $1,045,268 of HOME Entitlement, CHDO and Program Income funds. Pursuant to HUD guidelines, Program Income Funds were exhausted before any HOME Entitlement or CHDO funds were utilized. The City will be layering the Federal funds by paying for construction of the project with HFH corporate donations, WISH funds, Begin Funds, and State Housing Set Aside funds. This property will be under construction within one year and will become available for.- purchase by a qualified very low income family within 18 months. This project will eliminate blight in the area and will be built to create a sense of community ownership housing. Report on match contributions and resources from private and non-federal resources The City of Lynwood does not have a matching contribution requirement with the federal formula entitlement grants. Contracts with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE's). The City has continued its partnership with Avant Garde Inc., which is a certified Women Business Enterprise. Avant Garde Inc., provides high quality technical support and administration of various affordable housing projects. As a participating jurisdiction the City maintains an affirmative marketing approach that provides information and attracts eligible persons for available housing without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, family status or disability. Addressing the multi ethnic nature of the city, the City uses marketing procedures that inform potential program participants about Federal fair housing laws and equal housing opportunities in both Spanish and English. Additionally, the City uses special public outreach programs that include community based organizations, real estate organizations, public service groups and employment centers to solicit applications and inform the public about eligible ,programs and available assistance. HFH has conducted several outreach efforts by conducting community meetings, distributing flyers at various public institutions such as libraries, churches, senior center, high schools, district offices, banks, and other public locations. Numerous community meetings to recruit families have been conducted throughout the city in both Spanish and in English. Results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing units. The City has established program guidelines that require all rental units to meet the City's minimum property standards, building codes and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. Rent requirements are enforced by deed restrictions and affordability terms are included in written agreements. Both occupancy and rental requirements are monitored for 5 to 20 years depending on the amount of HOME funds provided. The City monitored five rental projects that were assisted with HOME funds in prior years. Currently the City is monitoring two rental developments and, per HUD requirements, has acquired certifications from tenants indicating their low income status. As a result of the monitoring and documents that were submitted, the project was in compliance with all rent restrictions and occupancy requirements. 26 teead ~asea Pafnf (~1~~) The City of Lynwood's housing is of old housing stock and has the potential of containing lead hazards. The City ma{<es this a priority to remove and abate lead hazards in HOME assisted units and all homes where improvements are sought. The City has implemented the federal regulations and will continue to provide information and education to households by incorporating the procedures to eliminate LBP hazards and to provide a process for the proper abatement of LBP in residential properties. The City has, in the past, distributed Lead Based Paint brochures in the Development Services Department to all homeowners seeking to improve their homes. For all residential rehabilitation projects funded by HOME, Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspections were conducted by a licensed contractor to determine the existence of lead based paint on the property. The City has expended approximately $15,000 on the abatement of lead in HOME assisted rehab projects. All applicants to the Housing Rehab program are provided literature regarding the hazards of lead and methods to protect from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to sign a statement certifying their review and understanding of LBP brochure. For new residential units, including all construction sponsored by the City, contractors are not permitted to use paint containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the total content of liquid paint. ?7 R®i~E iVlatch Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development oMB Approval No. 25os-o171 Office of Community Planning and Development (exp. s/3~1/2oog) Match Contributions for - Pan I Participant Identification Federal Fiscal Year (yyyyD 2007 1. Panicipan4 No. (assignetl by HUD) 2. Name of the Participating Jurisdiction 13. Name of ContaM (person completing this report) MC-060521 City of Lynwood Leaonna DeWitt 5. Street Atltlress of the Participating Jurisdicion 4. Contact's Phone Number (inclutle area code) 11330 Bullis Road 310-603-0220 6. City 7. State 8. Zip Code z _ ~S ~, Lynwood ~~ - CA 90262 1 t ' 'k _ Part II Fiscal Year Summary 1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $ 0 ~;- L. , . 2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year (see Part IIL9.) $ 0 ~, - 3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (line t + line 2) 0 ~ ,'~6 %$ 4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year „-, $ 0 r 5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (line 3 minus line a) ~ *~'. $ 0 Part 111 Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year ~ sire Pranaration.- 1. Project No. or Other ID 2. Date of Contribution 3. Cash (non-Federal sources) 4. Foregone Taxes, Fees, Charges 5. Appraised Lantl /Real Property 6. Required Infrastructure Construction Materials, Donated labor 8. Bond Financing 9. Total Match No Match Required mm yyyy N page t of a pages form HUD-40107-A ('12/94) Ca ___-_ Name of the Participating Jurisdiction Fetleral Fiscal Ye City of Lynwood 2007 7. Project No. or Other ID 2. Date of Contribution ~, 3. Cash (non-Federal sources) 4. Foregone Taxes, Fees, Charges 5. Appraised Land /Real Property 6. Required C Infrastructure 7. Siie Preparation, onstruction Materials, Donatetl labor 8. Bond Financing 9. Total Match No Match Required (mm/dd/YYYY) N page 2 of 4 pages form F3UD-90107-td (12190 fJ,$. ®epartml:nt o5 GtD4ts9ng OMB Approval No. 2506-0171 ~ff9~`df~9~8 ~~~~®~~~~~~ ~~~®~~ and tlrfsan ®evelopment (exp. 8/31/2009) ®M~ hY®gY?.YY1 Office of Community Planning and Development Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and Ieviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. The HOME statute imposes a significant number of data collection and reporting requirements.'This includes information on assisted properties, on the owners or tenants of the properties, and on other programmatic areas. The information will be used: 1) to assist HOME participants in managing their programs; 2) to track performance of panicipants in meeting fund commitment and expenditure deadlines; 3) to permit HUD to determine whether each participant meets the HOME statutory income targeting and affordability requirements; and 4) to permit HUD to determine compliance with other statutory and regulatory program requirements. This data collection is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act or related a(~thorities. Access to Federal grant Funds is contingent on the reporting of certain project-specific data elements. Records of information collected will be maintained by the recipients of the assistance. Information on activities and expenditures of grant funds is public information and is generally available far disclosure. Recipients are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when public disclosure is not required. This form is intended to collect numeric data to be aggregated nationally as a complement to data collected through the Cash and Management Information (C/MI) System. Participants should enter the reporting period in the first block. The reporting period is October 1 to September 30. Instructions are included r,., onrh ~r,rlinn it further ezolanaticn is needed. Submit this form on or before December 31. Send one copy to the appropriate HUD Field Office and one copy to: HOME Program, Rm 7176, 451 7th Street, S. W., Washington D.C. 20410 This report is for period (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/07 ~ 06/30/08 Date Submitted (mmrdaryyyyi 09/30/07 Part I Participant Identification 1. Participant Number 2. Participant Name MC-060521 City of Lynwood 3. Name of Person completing this report 4. Phone Number (Include Area Code) Leaonna DeWitt 310-603-0220 5. Address 6. City Z State 8. Zip node Enter the following program income amounts forihe reporting period: in block 1, enter the balance on hand at the beginning; in block 2, enter [he amount generated; in block 3, enter the amount expended; and in block 4, enter the amount for Tenant-Based rental Assistance. 1. Balance on hand at Beginning 2. Amount received during 3. Total amount expended 4. Amount ezpended for Tenant- 5. Balance on hand at end of of Reporting Period Reporting Period during Reporting Period Based RenCal Assistance Reporting Period (t +2 - 3) = 5 $176,014 $235,184 $411,198 0 Part III Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) In the table below, indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period. ~ Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) > - Tatel a Alaskan Native or b c. Asian or d. 81ack e. Hispanic 1. White v ~ . f - r '' . . American Indian Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic . .. _.. .__ . A. Contracts _ 1 12 1. Number 13 2. Dollar Amount $633,500 B. Sub-Contracts 1. Number . i 2. Dollar Amount z Y r }. ~ - r ~ a. Total b. Women Business c. Male y is 3 ~,. M, ~ f~a„ Enterprises (WBE) C. Contracts 1 0 13 1. Number 2. Dollar Amount D. Sub-Contracts 1. Number 2. Dollar Amounts pays 1 of 2 forrn FiUD-40107 (1 ~~ u Pact IV Minority Owners of RenBal Property In the table below, indicate the number of I-TOME assisted rental property owners and the total dollar amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted U ~ the re oiling period. wing p Minority Property Owners ~ a. Total b. Alaskan Native or American Indian c. Asian or Pacific Islander d. Black Non-Hispanic e. Hispanic Non-H s Itanic p 1. Number 0 2. Dollar Amount 0 Part V Relocation and Real Property Acquisition inrilnate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels^acquired, and the cost of acquisition. The data provided should reflect only displacements antl acg wsiuens uucuuniy a. Number uu,r~~y ~~~~ •~r-•° b. Cost °~ ~---- i. Parcels Acquired 2 $402,590 2. Businesses Displaced 3. Nonprofit Organizations Displaced ' 4. Households Temporarily Relocated, not Displaced Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Households Displaced a. Total b. Alaskan Native or American lndlan c. Asian or Pacilic Islander d. Black Non-Hispanic e. Hispanic f. Whito Non-Hispanic 5. Households Displaced -Number 0 6. Households Displaced -Cost 0 paye c yr c 3'I