HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2011-03-09 - CDBG AGENDA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION C���C����1�1-�C�
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
s:ooP.M. RECEIVED
PUBLIC HEARING �;Ai� U � 201�
LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11330 BULLIS ROAD, LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CITY OF LYNWOOD
ITY CLERKS FFICE
Iris Pygatt, Chairperson Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson
Antonio Munguia, Commissioner Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner
Kim Battle, Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
E. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
F. NEW BUSINESS—
- Election for Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Draft Fiscal Year 2011 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
G. STAFF ORALS
Special Meeting for Funding Selection — March 18, 2009 @ 6pm
H. BOARD ORALS
J. ADJOURNMENT
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TABLE 1
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
CDBG PROGRAM LISTING OF ACTIVITIES — FY 2011-12
PUND FY 203
. SOURCE AC-TIVIN/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ALLO@A�TION PRIORITY GOAL OUTCOME
' Oversight, management and �
monitoring of CDBG funded
. CDBG CDBG ADMIN. BCtIVIt12S 211d fB Of�lll . 320 � high Cit wide Availabilit
Ensures Lynwood residents
receive equal opportunities to
rent, lease or purchase housing
without regard to race, religion,
, sexual orientation or gender.
FAIRHOUSING Investigateshousing Avaifability/ ��
� , CDBG FOUNDATION discrimination. 18,000 hi h 50 eo le Accessibilit ,
Assist in the identif�cation and
ellmination of slum and blighted
conditions, as a means of
improving Cynwood housing 1500
CosG CODE ENFORCEMENT StOCk 8fld COnIf11Uf11f . 400 hi h ins ections Sustainabilit
Make payments and financial
reporting on the City's
SECrioN ioa Redevelopment Section 108 Debt
CDBG � REPAYMENT Loan Guarantee debt. 631,891 hi h Pa ment N/A �
, Reconstruction of pavement,
Fv2ot� n��EV drainage improvements,
` IMPROVEMENT installation of ADA compliant Sustainability/
CDBG alle a roach. 110,000 hi h Peo le Accessibilit
Provitle street improvement to
� -� JOSEPHINE STREET Josephine Street between Lang '� .
CDBG IMPROVEMENT Beach BI. And Bullies Road 130,000 hi h Peo le Sustainabilit
Provide services, activities, HMO
workshops, service referrals for
taxes and legal, health and
� � � SENIOR CITIZEN exercise classes, music, Availability/
CDBG PROGRaM excursions, and dance. 100,000 hi h 100 elderl Accessibilit
CftoSSiNG GunR�s Provide safe crossing at
CDBG PROCRnM Jntersections located schools. 60,000 hi h 1000 Availabilit
Extends operations to winter and
spring months. Provide
swimming lessons, CPR, Availability/
CDBG NnTnroRiuM exerciseand�waters orts. 60,000 hi h 50 Affordabilit .
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TABLE 2
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
HOME PROGRAM LISTING OF ACTIVITIES — FY 2011-12
Oversight, management and
monitoring of HOME funded
HOME ADMINISTRATION activities and re ortin . 67,000 hi h Cit ide Availabilit
Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) activities
, include development of affortlable
HOME CHDOACTIVITIES housin 100,669 hi h TBD Affordabilit
HOME Provide home improvement loans
HOME IMPROVEMENT and rants to low income residents 503,458 hi h families Affordabilit
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. CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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CITY OF LYNWOOD
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROGRAM YEAR 2 FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The fiscal year 2011 Action Plan describes how Lynwood will use formula funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to meet affordable housing and community development needs in the
' second year covered by the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency (LRA) is the
lead' agency responsible for developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and administering the
following programs:
. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) '
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Consolidated 5- ear Plan
- The Consolidated 5-year Plan is a document that consolidates all current HUD planning and application
requirements into a single submission document and satisfies the statutory requirements for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Partnership Investment Program (HOME) programs. In addition,
the Consolidated Plan is also:
. A planning document for the City, which builds on a participatory process among citizens,
organizations, businesses, and othe� stakeholders;
. Applications for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs such as the CDBG and HOME
Programs.
• A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and
. Acts as a management tool for assessing performance and tracking results.
• Consolidatetl Annual Action Plan
As an element of the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Lynwood is requi�ed to also submit an "Annual Action Plan".
The action plain addresses the City's priority housing and community development needs, identifies resources
and outlines activities the City plans to carryout during the fiscal year. Based on community participation, the
public consultation process, a needs assessment, and public hearings, it focuses on meeting tfie following
needs:
• Fair housing services
. Landlord/tenant counseling services
. Publicservices
• Eliminating slum and blight conditions
• Housing improvements
. Infrastructure improvements
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proqram
The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of via6le urban communities, which-is
achieved by providing decent housing; a suitable living environment and expanded economic-opportunities
principally for persons of low and moderate income. To achieve these goals, the CDBG regulations set fortfi
eligible activities and national objectives that each activity must meet. As recipients of CDBG funds, grantees -
such as Lynwood - are charged with ensuring that these requirements are met. ,
The HOME Investments Partnership Proqram (HOME Proqram) �
HOME is the largest Federal block grant to State and local govemments designed exclusively to create
affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. HOME funds a wide range of activities that build,
buy, andlor rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental assistance to low-
income people. ,
1. Objectives and Outcomes
Table 1 identifies the objectives and outcomes for #he projects and activities to be carried out in fiscal year
2011.
Tabie 1
City of Lynwood
Program Year 2 Action Plan — 2011
Objectives and Outcomes
' SL —1 Availability/Accessibility for the purpose of creating a Suitabie Living Environment
Public Services — Fair Housing
Public Services - Senior Citizen Program -
Other Public Services
SL — 3 Sustainability for the purpose of Creating a Suitable Living Environment
Code Enforcement
Sidewalk Improvements
Street Improvements •
DH —2 Affordability for the purposes of Creating Decent Housing ` .
Housing Rehabilitation
CHDO Project
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2. Past Performance
Table 2 provides a summary of past performance by comparing the cumulative accomplishments in the last
years to the five-year goals of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Over the course of the entire five-years, the
City will be able to meet or exceed most of the goals.
Table 2
City of Lynwood '
Past Accomplishments — 2010-2011
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Activ� 7Pro ram 5�Y,ea�Goal,� Accomplishments
Homeless Program 80 people
Non-Homeless — Special Needs 100 seniors
Owner Occupied Housin 50 homes
Public Facilities 1 project
Infrastructure Improvements 2 projects
Public Services 1,350 people
. Cotle Enforcement 6,500 code inspections
Fair Housing 250 people
3. Program Year 2 Funding Allocations and Planned Accomplishments
Table 3 shows the budget and planned accomplishments for the activities and programs to be carried out in
Program Year 2011-2011. The total planned expenditure is $2.2 million -$1,600,000 of CDBG funds and
$600,000 of HOME funds.
Table 3
City of Lynwood
Program Year 2 Action Plan
Funding Allocations and Accomplishments
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?Acti`_v'ities/F�og�ams .. '' ` �F,�und;Amount� ' Accomplishment"s�
Code Enforcement $400,000 1,700 code compliance inspections
Alley Improvements $110,000 1 pro'ect
Josephine Street Improv. $130,000 1 project
' Fai� Housing Services $18,000 50 people
Crossing Guards $60,000 10 crossing locations
Senior Citizens Program $100,000 100 people
" Natatorium Extentled Hours $60,000 50 people
Section 108 Loan Payment $631,891 80 jobs
CDBG Administration $320,000 N/A
Sub-total $2,000,000 s
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HOME Rehabilitahon $503,458 15 households I
HOME CHDO Project $100,669 1 rental unit �
HOME Administration $67,000 N/A i
Sub-total $671,127 '�
Total $2,671,127 �
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4. Project Descriptions
' The projects to be implemented in fiscal,year 2011-2012 are described in the following paragraphs.
a. Code Enforcement �
CDBG funding is used by the Code Enforcement Division to address public health, safery and
welfare along with quality of life issues throughout the target areas. Key activity focuses on:
■ Vacant foreclosed property
• Abatement of vacated property .
• Remedycodeviolations
• Reduction of blighted conditions
• Education and enforcement of pre-sale inspections for property
� Improve the quafity of life of �esidents
b. Alley Improvement
The Alley Improvement project will improve the condition of CDBG eligible alley locations to include
reconstruction of pavement, drainage improvement, installation of ADA compliant alley approach..
Alley improvement is located at first alley west of Atlantic Avenue, Lynwood.
a Street Improvements —Joseohine Street
This project will improve the condition of the CDBG eligible streets inGuding reconstruction of
pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways installation or wheelchair ramps. During
the Program Year, Josephine Street will be improved.
d. Fair Housinq Foundation
The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) offers a comprehensive FairNousing Program tfiat indudex
• Discrimination Complaint Intake, Investigation and Resolution
• Community Outreach and Education Services
• General Housing (landlord/tenant counseiing, mediation antl resolution)
• Enforcement and Impact Litigation `
The proposed number of beneficiaries is 50 per year.
e. Crossinq Guards
The Crossing Guard Program is responsible for assisting elementary school children in safety
crossing designated intersections. The City presently maintains 10 crossing:locations. The City
also disseminates infoRnation to parents and children on the safest routes (o schools.
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f. Senior Citizens Proqram
The goal of this program is to assist senior citizens and handicapped residents with the ability to
live independently. Program activities include:
• Coordination of a daily meals program
• Trips and excursions
• Free legal services
• HMO assistance
• Senior interest classes
• Instructional classes/life-long learning
• Transportation services
• Information and referral services
g. Natatorium Extended Hours
CDBG funds assist the Recreation & Community Services Department to operate the Natatorium
Facility during the months of September, October, February, March, April and May. This program
provides a year round program of swim lessons for persons six months to adult, certifying of young
adults in lifeguard training, First Aid, C.P. R., water exercise, senior citizen water exercise,
recreation swimming and special events.
h. HOME Rehabilitation Proqram
This program provides loans up to a maximum of $35,000 and grants up to a maximum of $10,000.
To be eligible for assistance, home owners must have low/moderate incomes. Within the $10,000
grant amount, there will be a provision to assist those owners who have emergencies which
present immediate threat to the integrity of the structure or the health/safety of the occupants.
The City expects — at a minimum - that 15 homeowners will be assisted during the Program Year.
i. HOME CHDO Proiect
With HOME funds, the City will assist a non-profit CHDO to acquire and rehabilitate an existing property
for purposes of maintain housing quality and affordability.
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B. Geoqraphic Distribution
Lynwood endeavors to provide services throughout the City (in every census tract area) to ensure that the
needs of low and moderate-income residents are met with the use of HOME and CDBG funds. The City is
broken down into six (6) census tracts. Each census tract contains at least 70% low to moderate-income
residents, as documented in HUD's Annual updated for LowlMod Income Summary Data (LMISD). Tne
geographic targeted activities and programs inciude:
,Acti'vities/Programs �,. �= a� `Fund Arriourit_
Code Enforce $400,000
Alley Improvements $110,000
Josephine Street Improvement. $130,000
Basis for Allocating Investments
The basis for allocating investments reflects the results of input from the following:
- CDBG Advisory Board Commission pub�ic meeting during the development of the Consolidated Plan
- CDBG Advisory Board Commission public hearing during the development of the Consolidated Plan
- Public Consultation (homeless assistance providers, fair housing providers)
- City Departments — Redevelopment Department, Development Services and Public Works
- City of Lynwood Capital Improvements Program Schedule, February 2011
- Housing market conditions and influences
- Redevelopment Implementation Plan
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- 2009 Policy Priorities
- Citizen comments on Draft Consolidated Plan City Council public hearing on the Draft Consolidated Plan
The allocation of funds is based on a relative priority ranking for federal CDBG and HOME funds of High,
Medium, Low or No Such Need, described as the following:
High Priority: Activities to address this need will be funded by the City using Federal CDBG and HOME funds
during the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
Medium Priority: If CDBG and HOME funds are availabie, activities to address this need may be funded by
the City during this five-year period. Also, the City may take other actions to help non-profit or other groups to
locate other sources of funds.
Low Priority: The City will not fund activities to address this need using CDBG or HOME funds during the five-
year period, but other entities' applications for Federal assistance might be supported and found consistent with
this Plan. In order to commit CDBG program monies to a low Priority activity, the City would have to amend
the Consolidated Plan through a formal process required by the Consolidated Plan rules.
No Such Need: The City finds that there is no need or that this need is already substantially addressed. The
City will not support other entities' applications for Federal assistance for activities where no such need has
been ide�tified.
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3. Efforts to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
Efforts to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs will include:
- Obtaining data from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HAcoLA) on the number of
Section 8 households assisted by race, ethnicity, age and disability status. The City will compare who is
being served to the demographic, characteristics of the community. In this way the City will be able to
estimate more precisely underserved populations.
- The City will encourage and support the efforts of the HAcoA to see additional Section 8 Housing Choice
Vouchers.
The City will encourage and support the efforts of non-profit housing development corporations to seek funding
for federal, state and local sources for the special needs housing.
4. Resources Expected to be available During the Program Year
CDBG and HOME funds in the amount of $2.2 million are expected o be available to address the community
needs. The City does not receive Section 8 funds tlirectly nor does it compete for McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act funds. No housing development in the city has been awarded Low Income Housing Tax credit.
A local resource is the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency's non-housing and housing funds. The planned use of
those funds is guided by the Agency's Redevelopment Implementation Plan.
C. Managing the Process
1. Lead Agency
The City of Lynwood Redevelopment Department is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the
Consolidated Plan and administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. The major public and private
agencies responsible for administering programs covered by the Consolidated Plan include: City Departments
including the Redevelopment Department and Public Works Department. Non-profit subrecipients administer
other programs addressing public service needs.
2. Process by which the Consolidated Plan was Developed
The City's Redevelopment Department took the lead in developing the Consolidated Plan. This Department
involved other City departments in the process including the Public Works and Development Services
Departments. The Redevelopment Department was responsible for obtaining public input, particularly through
the meetings and hearings of the CDBG Advisory Board Commission. Consultant assistance was obtained in
order to complete the housing needs assessment, housing market analysis, homeless needs assessment and
other technical data as well as to conduct the consultation process and prepare the narrative statements
included in the Consolidated Plan. The Redevelopment Department also is responsible for presenting the
Consolidated Plan at public meetings and public hearings.
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3. Actions to Enhance Coordination
The City has developed an inventory of public and private housing, health and social service agencies. During
Program Year 2, the City will codify the inventory as a directory of services and maintain a point of contact for
each agency. Additionally, the City will obtain the agency specific 5-year and 1-year plans ad maintain these
Plans in a resource binder to facilitate coordination in future program years. Examples of its effort include the
Area Agency on Aging 5-year plan and the 5-year and 1-year plans of the Housing Authority of Los Angeles
County.
D. Citizen Participation
1. Summary of Process
The City of Lynwood Redevelopment Department coordinates and maintains relationships with neighborhood
groups, policy groups, and service providers in �ow- to moderate-income communities in order to reach its
goals. City staff also works with a group of citizens that create the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Commission. The CDBG Commission's role is to advise the City Council in the development and
implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large with an emphasis on federally.
funded programs. Through the Citizens Participation Plan, the CDBG Commission is charged with securing
broad community involvement in policy discussions about community needs that benefit low- to moderate-
income households and to make recommendations to the City Council on the allocation of federal funds,
including CDBG and HOME.
In addition, a"Needs Survey" was distributed and made available at Lynwood City Hall to provide residents an
opportunity to prioritize the City's housing and community development needs. The survey asked respondents
to rank strategies in the areas of affordable housing; homelessness and supportive housing; community
development needs; and fair housing. A total of 26 surveys were completed and returned to the City. Nearly
half of all respondents identified affordable housing as the greatest need. A quarter of all respondents identified
that housing and services for underserved groups including homeless and people with special needs is the
second greatest need, along with economic development, which inciudes job training for adults and youths and
small business development. Copies of these forms are on file.
2. Summary of Comments of Views
A summary of citizen view and comments will be included in the Plan following the end of the 30-day review
period.
3. Summary of Efforts to Broaden Pub�ic Participation
The City's efforts to broaden public participation included interviews with local churches to identify fiousing and
community development needs and the degree to which members have limited English proficiency. The City
also made available the draft Consolidated Plan on its Website. Additionally, the City consulted with social
services agencies that address the needs of people with disabilities.
4. Responses to Comments
Responses to comments will be prepared following the 30-day review period and the City Council meeting of
April 5, 2011.
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• E. Institutional Structure
The City's Redevelopment Department, Public Works Department and Development Services Department are
the key departments involved in the Consolidated Plan process. The Redevelopment Department is responsible
for all facets of administering the programs funded by the CDBG and HOME funds. The Department is
responsible for several housing and public service programs and for overseeing the activities of its partner non-
profit agencies. The Department is responsible for program monitoring and the preparation the Action Plans
and Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPERs). In order to strengthen internal
coordination and timeliness of expenditures, the Redevelopment Department will hold quarterly meetings with
the Departments responsible for capital projects and code enforcement.
F. Monitoring
The City's monitoring procedures are outlined below:
CDBG Subreci ient — The City of requires all subrecipients under the CDBG program to submit a quarterly
, grantee performance report, documenting the number, income, race/ethnicity, and household characteristics of
the persons/households assisted. In addition, the Department conducts annual site visits to all subrecipients to
ensure that the quality and location of services and the targeted beneficiaries are consistent with CDBG
program guidelines as well as the contracted scope of services specified in the agreements with the City.
Furthermore, 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.
Home Proqram —The City wilf continue to monitor the affordability provisions as outlined in the HOME program
agreements. Projects that have one to four HOME units will have on-site inspections every three years;
projections 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.
Technical Assistance - The City will provide technical assistance to community based organization seeking
grants, grant preparation and grant administration upon request
G. Evaluation and Reduction of lead•based hazards
The City's goal is to provide an environment free of lead based hazards. Therefore, the City has integrated
lead hazard evaluation and reduction procedures into its housing programs; these measures include:
• lncorporating lead-based paint hazard reduction procetlures into the City's housing programs, including
public awareness and compliance with the Lead Safe Housing Rule, .
• Producing standard specifications for all hazard abatement and cleanup work.
• Coordinate public and private efforts for lead based educational programs.
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. In coordination with the Los Angeles County Health Services Department, design and implement
programs to screen young children for elevated levels of lead in the blood.
• Require lead-based paint testing in all rehabilitation projects that are occupied tiy 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, andlor occupied by children 6years of age or younger.
Integral to the City's residential rehabilitation program is a Lead Based Paint Hazard assessment for each ,
project. The City has initiated steps to further implement federal requirements forlead based paintabatement
by contracting with a qualified firm to conduct property inspections and nsk assessments for federally funded
rehabilitation projects. The City will have an environmental expert perform iead-based paint testing or tisk
assessment determined by the lesser of the total federal funds to be provided orthe rehabilitation ha�d -
construction costs minus the soft costs antl lead-based paint hazard reduction costs. The City will disclose to• '
the homeowner and lead-based paint hazards. After the lead hazard is controlled or abated' and the
environmental expert performs a clearence process, then the homeowner is notified of that dearance.
Property owners are provided the Lead Based paint pamphlets and literature regartling the hazards and
protection from lead in the home. Homeowners are also required to sign a statement verifying tfieir review and
understanding of LBP. New residential and commercial construction co�tractors are not permitted to use paint
containing more than 0.006 percent lead by weight in the totat 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 test results in positive findings, prior to assistance. , .
H. Expenditure Limits
• A maximum of 15% of the annual CDBG funds will be allocated to Pu61ic Service activities. Public service
projects will meet the national objective of benefiting low and moderate-income persons.
. A maximum of 20% CDBG funds wili be allocated to Planning and Administration activities, which include
fair housing discrimination, general housing and education/outreach services, �
• A maximum of 15% of the annual HOME funding amount will be allocated to Planning and Administrative
activities.
• Fifteen percent of the annual HOME funtling amount will be allocated to a qualifying CHDO project and/or
activity.
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AFEORDABLE HOUSING GOALS 91.220(q)
Expansion of affordable housing opportunities is a significant priority for the City. However, it is recognized
that barriers exist to this goal. The City's HOME program intends to address these potential barriers, as funds
are available, through the following programs:
1. Multi-family Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation by CHDO
2. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
3. FTHB down payment assistance as market forces allow
4. Production of new housing units as feasible
Fo� rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, the City is currently offering grants and loans up to $45,000 to
combat the high cost of materials and to assist low-income households with code violations and health and
safety issues. This has been the most successful program to date. The City expects to provide assistance to
12 families through this program. The production of new housing units faces a number of barriers, including the
availability of land, the cost of land and/or materials and impact fees. The benefit of new housing includes the
availability of various other funding sources besides the 20% set aside and HOME funtls thus reducing the per
unit subsidy.
The general goal in this fiscal year is to identify appropriate land for purchase (at least one acre) at a sufficient
economy of scale and find an appropriate developer to create very low and low income rental housing for larger
families (5 to 6 members). In addition, rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Program will assist 205 households which is a reduction from last year resulting from federal and state budget
reductions.
The emphasis on special needs populations continues and the challenges increase as housing costs go up.
The prices of homes and rents have increased significantly in recent years which make it difficult for low and
middle-income families to afford homes in Lynwood. St. Francis Medical Center, located in the heart of
Lynwood, offers a 60-unit personal care facility that caters to the needs of the City's aging population. Services
providetl to the seniors include assisting with activities of family living, such as eating, bathing, d�essing and
ambulating. The City has also contracted with ARC of Los Angeles to offer a Rehabilitation program to assist
adults with daily living skills and help people with disabilities with non-assistance living. In addition, the City in
cooperation with the County of Los Angeles offers a reduced lunch program for seniors.
PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220 (h)
The City of Lynwood currently has no putilic housing. However, the City contracts with the Los Angeles County
Housing Authority who administers the Section 8— Housing Choice Voucher - rental assistance program and
the public housing program. The Housing Authority has adopted a 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan and an
Annual Plan. The Plans indicate that among the Housing Authority's goals are to "improve public housing
managemenY' and "renovate or modernize public housing units." The City currently has 205 residents that
receive Section 8 vouchers annually. The City is not involved i� the day-to-day administration or policy making
of the Housing Authority. However, the City does plan to review and comment on tlie Housing Authority's 5-
Year and Annual Plans as they are updated.
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HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES 91.2201i1
The City's system to address homelessness includes: � �
• Coordination of City efforts with those of LAHSA to reduce the number of homeless persons
and families. �
• Providing opportunities for homeless assistance providers to compete fo� CDBG public
service funds. -
• Continued support of the Section 8 Housing choice Voucherprogram as a means to prevent
homelessness.
In addition, the City of Lynwood has implemented the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing.
Program (HRPR). The City's received a federally funded HPRP grant in the amount of $646,575 to provide
temporary assistance and stabilization services to either help those who are experiencing homelessness to be
quickly re-housed and stabilized or prevent eligible low income individuals and families from becoming
homeless. Funds will be used to assist Lynwood families or individuals who are-in danger of becoming
homeless either because they have missed past rental payments or wilt be unable to make current payments .
because they have lost their income, encountered unusual medical expenses, or other financial,catesfrophes.
The program will also target families or individuals who are forced to utilize temporary dwellings such �as motels
or shelters as permanent dwelling units. These funds will assist 80 beneficiaries.
Among the people who are at imminent risk of homelessness are the persons and families on the Section 8 and
Public Housing waiting lists. The City will continue to support the County of �os Angeles Housing Authority's
Section 8 rental assistance program. In addition, the City will encourage and facilitate the FIAcoLA,landlord .
outreach efforts in Lynwood. In addition, the City's fair housing provider will assist those renters an,d' °
homeowners in jeopardy of losing their housing. They will mediate landlord/tenant complaints and ,work with .
the tenant in formulating a plan, such as a rent repayment plan, and metliate with #he landlord in.accepting the
terms so that the tenant is not eventually evicted. �
OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(k)
Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing
The City will continue to support programs and activities that provide assistance to low and.moderate-income
homeowners and renters. In addition, the City will continue to utilize HOME and CDBG funds to improve
housing and supportive services especially geared towards the needs of special populations such as Jow
income elderly, frail elderly, handicapped, developmentally disabled, unemployed, underemployed; children or
working parents, at-risk youth, substance abusers, victims of domestic abuse and persons with AIDS. Programs .
and activities have been discussed in the content of this narrative.
�Public Housinq � � -
The City of Lynwood currently has no public housing. However, the City contracts with the Los Angeles County
Housing Authority who administers the Section 8— Housing Choice Voucher - rental assistance program and
the public housing program. The Housing Authority has adopted a 5-Year Public Housing Agency Plan and an
Annual Plan. The Plans indicate that among the Housing Authority's goals are to "improve.public housing
management° and "renovate or modernize public housing units." The City currently has 205 residents that
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receive Section 8 vouchers annually. The City is not involved in the day-to-day administration or policy making
of the Housing Authority. However, the City does plan to review and comment on the Housing Authority's 5-
Year and Annual Plans as they are updated.
Povertv Reduction Measurers
All programs and priorities described within the five year Consolidated Plan and that are proposed for funding
during tfie 2011 fiscal year, are consistent with an overall goal to reduce poverty and develop a viable urban
, community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities
principally for low and very low income persons. Examples of specific programs that are directly aimed at
, Jowering'poverty include:
1) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program: The County of Los Angeles Housing Authority administers,this
rental assistance program. The County of Los Angeles Housing Authority assists 205 Lynwood households.
The City continues to support this program and encourages the Housing Authority to apply for additional
Section 8 certificates as the opportunity becomes available in the future.
2) Family Self-Sufficiency Program: During the Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to suppod the
Family Self-Sufficiency Prog�am operated by the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority. Famity Self-
Sufficiency p�omotes the development of local strategies to enable families to achieve economic independence
and self-sufficiency. The program is designed to provide supportive services for families who are residents
within the Housing Authority's jurisdiction. Supportive services include but are not limited to childcare,
education, transportation, counseling, job preparation, vocational training and home ownership workshops.
Upon becoming employed, FSS participants continue to pay rent in accordance with the Housing Authority's
housing choice voucher procedures. Whenever the participanYs rent increases, the Housing Authority
establishes an interest bearing Escrow Account in their name. If the family successfully completes the contract
obligations within five years, the family can apply to graduate from the program and receive the accrued portion
of their escrow account. The general concept of the escrow account is that FSS families continue to pay rent in
accordance with their incomes (even as their incomes increase due to employment income). As a rule, the
amount of the increase in earned income is escrowed. Because there are other faclors that affect the family
rent, it wil! not necessarify be dollar for dollar. The amount escrowed for the family will depend on whether the
family is considered a very low- or low-income family. •
3) Child Care Services: According to the California Budget Project, access to child care is policy that
contributes to helping the working poor to make ends meet. The California Budget Project states: "Quality child
care can be prohibitively expensive to low-income working families. Some families are able to obtain
assistance through California's child care programs, which provide iow-cost child care for eligible families.
. During the Consolidated Plan period, the City may support the use of CDBG funds on chiid care services.
4) TANF Agency — Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services: TANF refers to the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The purpose of this program is
• Assisting needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes
• Reducing the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and
marriage
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• Preventing out-of-wedlock pregnancies
• Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families
In California, CaIWORKs Temporary Assistance is the TANF financial help for eligible needy families who have
lost or had a reduction in their income. The program is designed to provide families the means to ;meet their
basic needs in times of hardship while helping them to enter or re-enter the workforce and become self-
sufficient. The number of eligible family members, their special needs, the household income and values of real
and personal property all affect the cash aid total. CaIWORKs temporary assistance program is administered
bythe Los Angeles County Department of public Social Services. ,
� Housing Programs — Lynwood's existing housing programs assist low and very low income peFsons with- •
housing needs, including such needs as rental assistance (Section 8 program) and the housing reha6ilitation
program. In addition, several housing programs assist special needs low-income populations such as the
handicapped; disabled and elderly populations. The HOME Rehab Program intends to reserve at least two of
the Rehab Projects for seniors. These programs help ease housing costs forlow-income households. .Tfie
programs a�so help preserve existing affordable housing by offering grants and loans to address health and
safety, and accessibility issues.
6) Public Service Programs - Lynwood dedicates approximately fifteen percent (75%) of its CDBG.allocation to
support a wide variety of public/human services, that provide child care, computer training, health and safety
programs, services for the elderly, education and tutoring, youth development and diversion programs, an8
assistance to persons with disabilities. All CDBG funded programs provide essential services thatencourage ,
self-sufficiency.
Section 108 Loan; The City has received HUD's. Section 108 Loan guarantee proceeds for economic
development projects. Approximately 1.5 million has been used to help the City meet its goals of job creation,
retention and expanding economic growth. , The funds serve as an additional source of financing for "anchor' •
real estate projects and major retail development. Any new businesses that received assistance through the
Section 108 Loan will be required to cooperate with HUB Cities. The City will ensure, through proper
monitoring, that at least 51% of all post-construction jobs will be made available to and filled by persons of low
and moderate income. '
Workplace Development: The City has developed an employment program designed to implement,workplace
development initiatives relative to employment and training programs for local citizens. The City currently has a
partnership with:
• Los Angeles County Office of Education —ROP Program
• Lynwood Transition Program — Job Development for disabled students ,
• HUB Cities Consortium
In addition, the City has established, as a high priority, the investment of CDBG fund to help eliminate slum and'
biight conditions and HOME funds to improve the living conditions of Lynwood residents. The City's vision for
the future consists of a safe and clean community, with equal opportunity for alf citizens to enjoy expanded
employment, accessible public buildings and the elimination of slum and blighted conditions, and to increase
job creation and employment opportunities
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Institutional Structure/Plan Coordination
Coordination efforts for the Consolidatetl Plan extend between numerous private, public and governmental
- entities and communication with organization and agencies. Particular care was taken to consult with public
services providers focusing on services to children and elderly persons, people with disabilities and the
homeless. As part of the strategic planning process, the City consulted with public and private agencies that
provide social and community services, as well as housing programs to eligible low and moderate income
individual and famiiies. ln addition, consultation was made with:
. Los Angeles Community Development Commission/Housing Authority
• Los Angles Homeless Service Authority
• St. Francis Hospital
. Cities of Carson; Compton, Downey
. Los Angeles Department of Health Service
. Los Angeles Department of Community and Senior Services
• Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
. The Fair Housing Foundation
The City welcomes collaborations and works toward building new relationships as opportunities occur. Non-
Profit Developers present an opportunity to enlist the involvement of a dedicated and expert member for an
affordable housing development team. Community Development Corporations (CDC) has a history of
successful housing development in urban, minority neighborhoods. Non-Profits have been identifed as best
suited for the delivery of affordable housing as they are likely to ensure that community interest is better served.
In adtlition, non-profit supportive housing and special needs service organizations provide services that include
assistance to intlividuals and families with special needs.
PROGRAM SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS — CDBG
• Surplus from Urban Renewal Settlements — The City does not expect to receive funds from this
source.
. Granf funds returned to Line of Credit — The City does not anticipate returning any funds to its
line of credit.
. Incoine from Float-funded activities — The City does not have float-funded activities and will not
receive income from this source.
. Urgent Need Activities — The City has not funded any urgent need activities.
Performance Measurement Svstem
The City has implemented a performance measurement system to reflect a way to gauge what constitutes
success in each grantee`s jurisdiction. The performance measurement system will be used:
. To assure that the City's programs are operating at the most efficient and effective level
. As a monitoring tooi to assess program productivity and program impact
- • Assess the relationships between the City's accomplishments and the resources invested in them. .
The performance measurement system results will be reported in the City's Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation (CAPER) report, submitted to HUD annually on September 30�.
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HOME Proqram (HOME Investments Partnership Proqram) °� _
Fiscal Year 2011-12 �
Introduction '
Since 1992, the City of Lynwood has participated in the federally funded HOME Program (Home '
Investment Partnerships Act Program). As a participating jurisdiction, Lynwood is eligible to
receive an annual allocation of HOME funds to provide affordabfe housing programs for low
income persons. To receive this funding, the City must have a Consolidated Plan approved by
HUD and submit an Annual Action Plan that describes the City's housing programs and #he
projected use of funds for the upcoming program year. The HOME prog�am iS a flexible'grant
program that can be utilized for housing acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, tenant-based
rental assistance (TBA), first-time home buyer financing and planning and support services
Proaram Goals and Strateqies
The primary goals of the City's HOME Program are as follows ,
• to provide decent and affordable housing conditions,
• to expand affordable housing opportunities; ��
• • to increase the supply of affordable housing for low and moderate income persons. .
The overall strategy for affordable housing is outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan and includes .
the priorities and housing needs that provide for housing rehabilitation to low income homeowners
and increase the supply of affordable housing through qualified Community Housing Development
Organizations.
Resources
The proposed FY 2011 HOME Program Budget Summary includes three program categories:
program administration, CHDO allocation, and the housing rehabilitation program. Listed below is
the budget summary, a description of the activities to be undertaken to address the priority�needs,
the program allocations, the type of housing projects, and the estimated num6er of projects to be
completed. �
• Administration (10% of FY 11-12 allocation + program income) $67,000
• CHDO Allocation (15% of annual allocation ) $ 100,669
• Housing Rehabilitation Program , $503,458 ,
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Match Contributions and Other Resources
. The HOME Program is one of the largest sources of federal funds available to the City. However,
there are many regulatory strings attached to the proper use of these funds which may impede
swift project progress. For example, acquisition, new construction and rehabilitation activities all
have a 25 % non- federal match requirement. However, the City of Lynwood has been granted a
full (100%) match reduction due to the percentage of poverty level families and the low per capita
income. Currently, Lynwood is one of the twelve cities in the Los Angeles region that have been
granted a 100% match reduction.
Investments
The Redevelopment Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds, as available, will provide
additional funding for housing development and activities.
HUD and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles will provide the financial resources
for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on behalf of the City.
Home Improvement - Lynwood utilizes HOME funds to administer a comprehensive housing
rehabilitation program. The specific owner housing assistance objective is to improve 15 homes
occupied by extremely low, low and moderate income households. This program provides loans
up to a maximum of $35,000 and grants up to a maximum of $10,000. To be eligible for assistance,
home owners must have low/moderate incomes. Within the $10,000 grant amount, there will be a
provision to assist those owners who have emergencies which present immediate threat to the
integrity of the structure or the health/safety of the occupants.
CHDO Activity - The Federal regulations require that a minimum of 15% of the annual allocation be
budgeted to support housing projects administered by eligible non-profit Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO). Therefore, the City will assist a non-profit CHDO to acquire
and rehabilitate an existing property for purposes of maintain housing quality and affordability.
HOME Tenant Based Assistance - Lynwood does not operate a tenant assistance program with
HOME funds, however rental assistance is provided to Lynwood residents through the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program will assist 205 existing households. The City of Lynwood also
utilizes Redevelopment 20% Set Aside funds to work in conjunction with HOME funds to promote
homeownership or expand the supply of rental housing.
RecapturelResale Guidelines
The City does not plan to use HOME funds for homebuyer down payment assistance this program
year. However, some homebuyers that were assisted in prior years may decide to sell their homes
during the upcoming program year. In that event, the City will enforce the resale and recapture
guidelines. These guidelines are briefly described below.
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The City has adopted formal program guidelines and has estab�ished provisions for the reca,pture
of the HOME investment according to the federal regulations (Section 92.254). The City has
adopted the recapture requirement for its homeownership program. The recapture provisions must
ensure that the City recoups all of the HOME assistance to the homebuyers, if the housing does
not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the period of affordability.
The participating jurisdiction may structure its recapture provisions based on its program design
and market conditions. The period of affordability is based upon the total amount of HOME funds
subject to recapture.
HOME Alternative/Non-Conventional Forms of Investment
The City does not undertake these activities; therefore, the City does not have any non
conventional or atypical forms of investment.
Affirmative Marketing Plan
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 as required by Section 92.35. The
affirmative marketing requirements and procedures are as follows:
1. 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.
2. 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.
MinoritvlWomen's Business Outreach
The City will make every effort to attract more Women-Owned Businesses and Minority—Owned
Businesses to assist with the administration of Federal programs.
Refinancing of Multifamily Housing
The City does not plan to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing. Therefore, refinancing guidelines are not described in this part.
ADDI Funds
The City will not be receiving ADDI Funds in PY 2011-12.
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