Agenda packet — Baldwin Park City Council, May 3, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Enrique C. Zaldivar, City Manager
Sam Gutierrez, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Collaboration Between the City of Baldwin Park and LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) -
Feasibility Study for Grade Separation, First/Last Mile Walkability Connections to the Cruz Baca Transit
Center/Metrolink Station and Other Services

SUMMARY
It has been thirty years since the Cruz Baca Transit Center/Metrolink Station was dedicated in May 1993, to function as a service stop for Metrolink commuters and a transit bus connection point. The station has served the City and our residents well for al l these years. In a spirit of collaboration and shared responsibility, MTA has kindly offered to bring the Station to a state- of-good repair; to do an assessment of first/last mile pedestrian and walkability improvements connecting it to City Hall and Downtown; to assist us with our Quiet Zone projects in coordinating with Metrolink; and to fund and conduct a feasibility analysis for a grade separation at the Ramona Blvd/Metrolink railroad crossing.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City. MTA has committed $500k of their funds for the grade separation feasibility analysis. Upon completion of the first/last mile walkability analysis, any identified improvements that would require a local city match will be presented to Council for consideration at that time.

BACKGROUND
With the construction of the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park and Civic Plaza now under construction, it has created an exciting new realm of possibilities for furthering an active community life in our downtown and civic center area. The Metrolink station is part and parcel of the elements of more robustly activating a healthy community activity in the vicinity. Similarly, upgrading the railroad crossings to the latest safety standards would enhance the walkability experience in the area. Thus, the Quiet Zone improvements at Pacific Ave/Bogart Ave. and the feasibility study for the grade separation at Ramona Blvd.

DISCUSSION
In early February 2023, the City and MTA held an e-meeting coordinated by Mayor Estrada to discuss points of an expanded partnership between the two entities. Knowing that we are already in a contractual partnership relative to the Metrolink station, the C ity was interested in expanding the partnership to leverage MTA’s regional approach to transit-oriented local improvements.

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MTA Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins and part of her executive team participated in the e- meeting. They were very receptive to the City’s request for assistance and collaboration in several areas pertaining to realizing the full potential of the Metrolink station. We have several areas of common interest. MTA’s fundamental tenet is anchored on promoting and facilitating trans it-centered development. For the City, having the Metrolink station in the core of downtown presents us with an opportunity to capitalize on its value to orient the development of community and civic life, which includes supporting our local businesses and housing development opportunities, with the civic center and the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park being key elements as well.

Our discussions with the MTA have proven quite fruitful, with the formally offering to assist us in the following areas:
• Grade Separation Feasibility Analysis Study at Ramona Blvd railroad crossing MTA will fund up to $500k and conduct the study under their lead.

First/last Mile Connectivity to the Cruz Baca Transit Center/Metrolink Station MTA will assess walkability and mobility improvements in the vicinity.

Metrolink Station Improvements

While the operations and maintenance agreement between the City and MTA generally call for the City to maintain in a good state, MTA will identify areas where they can assist in bringing the station to a state of good repair. MTA owns the property where the station is located.

Quiet Zone Opportunities

MTA has offered us technical assistance as we rollout the Quiet Zone improvements at most of the railroad crossings in the City, starting with Pacific Avenue. The Quiet Zone project is a contractual partnership between the City and Metrolink; MTA would provide us technical assistance as needed.

At this juncture there is not a need for any formal agreements for the services that MTA has offered to the City. They will proceed with the work based on the premise of our shared responsibility. Attached are the correspondence letters from MTA to the City, and from the City to MTA where the request and the offer were made.

ALTERNATIVES
None being recommended.

LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Letter from MTA to City, dated April 5, 2023.

2. Letter from City to MTA, dated February 28, 2023.

Stephanie N. Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
213.922.7599 Tel
213.922.7447 Fax
[email protected]
One Gateway Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metro
April 5, 2023

VIA EMAIL
Hon. Emmanuel J. Estrada
Mayor
The City of Baldwin Park
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Re: Response to City of Baldwin Park Priorities
Dear Mayor Estrada:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) appreciates the City of Baldwin Park (City) taking the time to assess your transportation priorities and sending them for consideration. Metro applauds the Infrastructure partnership currently in construction.

Metro is eager to work with the City on proper planning to improve network integration while supplying enhanced safety measures adjacent to and within the owned Metro railroad right-of-way. As discussed in the last virtual meeting, Metro can assist with short and long range coordination efforts that mirror the City requests of grade separation analysis of Ramona Boulevard, First/Last Mile connections to the Metrolink Baldwin Park Transit Center, Baldwin Park Station Improvements and Quiet Zone opportunities.

Grade Separation Analysis
Metro will prepare a scope of work to complete a Project Study Report Equivalent (PSRE) for a single grade separation candidate location. The feasibility study shall include the development of initial concepts, viable alternatives after initial screening, rough order of magnitude project costs, right-of-way impacts and recommendations for the next steps.

Metro will use its own design criteria for this assessment and submit the scope of work for the Cit/s review and comment. Once Metro incorporates the City's comments, Metro will produce an internal cost estimate for this feasibility study and submit for the City's consideration and approval with the expectation that the total cost will be at or under $500k. Metro will utilize the existing Regional Rail on-call services to issue a task order to a pre-approved Consultant within 60 days of the City's concurrence of the final scope of work and internal cost estimate. The Consultant team will prepare a project schedule with deliverables for a 12-month period of performance for this project. The Consultant shall send a draft technical memorandum to Metro, Metrolink and the City of Baldwin Park for review. Upon receipt of all comments, the Consultant shall prepare a comment review Mayor Estrada
Aprils, 2023

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matrix to document the responses to comments and attend comment resolution meetings.

Once all comments are resolved, the Consultant shall submit a final technical memorandum to Metro, Metrolink and the City for review and approval. Through the duration of this process, Metro encourages the cooperation and coordination of the City while developing the PSRE.

First/Last Mile Connections to the Metrolink Baldwin Park Transit Center As the City continues construction of the downtown zocalo civic plaza, Metro will introduce a team from our Mobility Corridors unit under the Countywide Planning and Development department. Metro's Mobility Corridors team is already working with the City to improve pedestrian infrastructure by supplying safe and efficient non-motorized connections to and from public transit facilities and destinations within the Downtown Baldwin Park district.

This project envisions improvements to pedestrian pathways, pedestrian lighting, wayfinding signage, and at-grade crossings Improvements within the study area shown in Figure A below for further coordination. The proposed improvements have an estimated budget of $1.64 million which include $331k as a local match.

Figure A: Baldwin Park-Transit Center, Project Location Map Mayor Estrada
April 5, 2023

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Baldwin Park Station Improvements
Metro will work with the City to establish state-of-good-repair needs for the existing Baldwin Park Station. Once a station assessment is completed, Metro will first look at the first/iast mile connectivity project to see if any of the improvements have been addressed for the station property. If the state-of-good-repair needs have not been incorporated into the project, Metro will work with the City based on the terms of the station operation and maintenance agreement for upcoming funding opportunities for this work.

Quiet Zone Opportunities
It is great to hear that the City is coordinating with Metrolink on several at-grade safety improvements within the City's jurisdiction along the San Gabriel subdivision. If interested, the Metro Regional Rail planning department can join your coordination efforts. It is important to note, in a quiet zone, railroads have been directed to cease the routine sounding from their horns when approaching public at-grade crossings. Train horns may still be used in emergency situations or to comply with other Federal regulations or railroad operating rules. Localities desiring to establish aquiet zone are first required to mitigate the increased risk caused by the absence of a horn. The typical improvements are flashing lights, gate arms, active warning devices, center medians and channelization and access control to enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety at the crossing. We are pleased to see the partnership between the City and Metro once again, as we collaborated through the LA County Grade Crossing and Corridor Safety Project in the past. Metro analyzed 110 public at- grade crossings within the County to determine an overall ranking for these crossings based on hazard potentials. The collected data can be used as a baseline for any quiet zone ready infrastructure recommended by Metrolink. Below are the rankings for the at-grade crossings within the City of Baldwin Park through the LA County Grade Crossing and Corridor Safety study.

At-Grade Crossing Ranking:

1. Pacific Avenue #10

2. Francisquito Avenue #26

3. Ramona Boulevard #28

4. Hamburger Lane (Virginia Avenue) #49

5. Merced Avenue #62

6. Macdevitt Street #96
Sincerely,
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Mepqani)^ N. Wig^n
Chief utive Officer
Enrique C. Zaldivar, City Manager, City of Baldwin Parkcc:

14403 E. Pacific Avenue * Baldwin Park, CA 91706 * (626) 813-5201 * Fax (626) 337-2965

February 28, 2023

Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer
LA Metro
1 Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Via Electronic Mail
[email protected]
[email protected]

RE: E-MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND LA METRO ON 2/8/2023- FOLLOW-UP

Dear CEO Wiggins,

We want to thank you and your team for y our time and openness to listening to our ideas and requests on behalf of the City of Baldwin Park. Being able to partner with Metro as we reimagine the Metrolink station as a catalyst for building of community , centered on mass transit and walkability to and from the station t o the Downtown district of Baldwin Park , is an important goal of our city.

Much as we shared with you during our video meeting , we currently have under construction the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park and Civic Center Plaza located across from City Hall and only a short walk from the Metrolink station. We want to strengthen the synergistic relationship of the two in increasing train ridership and creating community in downtown.

You may have noticed our excitement over the potential of a real partnership with Metro, that we got carried away with the many ideas and our requests for assistance. Your suggestion that we follow-up with this written letter delineating our priorities in order of importance made perfect sense. Following is our list of requests, in order of priority:

1. Grade Separation at Ramona and Metrolink Tracks- Feasibility Study- $500k We appreciate your willingness to invest up to $500k to conduct an in - depth study on the feasibility of d epressing Ramona Blvd at the railroad crossing to create a grade separation to provide a higher factor of safety than the current at -grade, and at -an angle crossing. There was some preliminary work done several years ago which may or not be relevant anymo re. We would also ask you to consider the study for any other

City of Baldwin Park

14403 E. Pacific Avenue * Baldwin Park, CA 91706 * (626) 813-5201 * Fax (626) 337-2965

alternatives that create a better flow of traffic. The Metrolink cuts across the center of our city. In the downtown area, the Metrolink has two crossings in which it affects the vital arteries into our downtown, both being only 1300 ft apart. There are four other crossings and all affect school areas.

2. Walkability Enhancements between Metrolink Station and Zocalo/Downtown There is no better time than now to plan for a transit centered community and downtown development. The downtown zocalo civic plaza is currently in construction.

Several feet away, close to three acres of underused land sit. The Metrolink parking station has reduced use due to the parking structure that sits adjacent to it. However, as we build a walkable downtown, we want to increase the use of parking as we expect people to be willing walk more. The Metrolink can play a vital role in this as it can offer parking and a potential experience. Public art, colorful drought tolerant greenery and lighting can make the Metrolink a welcoming destination in our city.

For these reasons and more, we ask for you to consider funds to help facelift the station.

3. Repairs to the Metrolink Station Itself
As is true of any facility, basic upkeep repairs are needed to bring the Station to full functionality. Cracks on the platform walkway have caused the concrete to break-off in some places . The paint on the canopy structures has been peeling off , potentially exposing the steel elements to rust and corrosion, not to mention the unsightliness.

14403 E. Pacific Avenue * Baldwin Park, CA 91706 * (626) 813-5201 * Fax (626) 337-2965

4. Safe Zone Railroad Crossing Improvements
Baldwin Park is working with Metrolink on a series of improvements at railroad crossings in the City, including Pacific Avenue , Merced Ave, and Francisquito Ave , that would designate the crossings as Safe Zone Crossings, allo wing Metrolink to lessen the use of the horn as it goes thru several residential areas . Your technical assistance in this effort would be most welcomed.

We support your vision to connect the region in a network of bus and rail mass transit options in an accessible and affordable way. A formidable challenge for sure. You have in us a local partner who is committed to creating a mass-transit centered blue print for our city.

We look forward to strengthening our partnership. If you have any questions , please call City Manager Enrique C. Zaldivar at 626-813-5204.

Sincerely,

Emmanuel J. Estrada, Mayor

Enrique C. Zaldivar, City Manager

cc: James De La Loza ([email protected])
Brian Balderrama ([email protected])
Ray Sosa ([email protected])
Adriana Kharaud ([email protected])
Sam Gutierrez ([email protected])
Romany Basilyous ([email protected])
Bernardo Navarrete ([email protected])
Rosa Caballero ([email protected])

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____4_____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation and Community Services
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement with Learning Enrichment After - School Program, Inc. (dba Leap) for the Summer Lunch
Program

SUMMARY
The purpose of this staff report is for City Council to consider approval of an agreement with the Learning Enrichment After-School Program, Inc. (dba Leap) for the Summer Lunch Program.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the Mayor to execute a one (1) year service agreement with Learning Enrichment After - School Program, Inc. (dba Leap); and
2) Authorize Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any associated documents; and 3) Authorize Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary changes to the budget.

FISCAL IMPACT
The current budget has an approved General Fund allocation of $30,991. The approval of the Agreement has a fiscal impact to the General Fund of $30,991 in fiscal year 2023-24. It will be included in the budget for FY 2023-24.

BACKGROUND
The City has worked closely with Learning Enrichment After -school Program, Inc. (dba Leap) for over three (3) years to provide free meals to children under the age of 18 for the Summer Lunch Program.

Leap is a California 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation and a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved site. Leap will apply with USDA to receive program approval; thus, they will be responsible to submit for meal reimbursement from USDA. Furthermore, Leap would be responsible to comply with all USDA required auditing documentation associated with the program. Under the program guidelines, this is an eligible partnership between the City and Leap. The proposed Agreement provides free nutritious meals which meet the following nutritional components: one (1) serving of milk, one (1) serving of grains/bread, one (1) serving of meat or meat alternate, two (2) or more servings of vegetables and/or fruits. In addition, the proposed vendor provides an enhanced kid approved menu with nutritious meals and other culturally popular healthy options. In addition, Leap contracts out their services to various Los Angeles County charter schools, churches and non -profits.

The City’s contribution to operate the Summer Lunch Program is to staff the proposed sites. St aff will be responsible to serve the meals and comply with the program guidelines. In addition, the sponsored site (the City) agrees to reimburse (dba Leap) for the cost of any meals ordered during the

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administration of the meal program when the consumption rate falls below 95% on a monthly basis at a cost of $3.20 per meal. The Consumption rate is defined by the number of meals ordered divided by the number of meals served and consumed. Meals will be reimbursed at the prevailing program reimbursement rate for a meal served as published by the United States Department of Agriculture. If the City enters into Agreement with Learning Enrichment After -school Program, Inc. (dba Leap), the City can once again save general fund dollars on an annual basis through this partnership while mitigating food insecurity, enhancing the overall menu, and delivery service. The program will serve lunch at the four (4) park locations; Teri G. Muse Family Service Center/Morgan Park, Hilda L. Solis Park, Walnut Creek Nature Park an d Barnes Park. The program is proposed to commence Monday, June 19, 2023, and conclude on Friday, August 11, 2023. Meals will be provided free of charge at various times and parks previously indicated to all children under 18 years of age. To increase participation in the Summer Lunch Program, staff will prepare a marketing campaign which includes a color flyer, banners, website banner, Marquee, BP NOW, brochure and social media outlets.

The City and Leap has the right to terminate the agreement with or without cause for any reason, with 30 days written notice. In addition, Leap will also provide an insurance policy naming the City as additional insure in the amount of $1 million dollars.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may elect not to approve the service agreement.

LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Service Agreement for Leap Services: Summer Food Service Program.

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____5_____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Sam Gutierrez, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds for Professional Services Supporting Maintenance, Repairs, and Security Upgrades to the CNG
Facility located at Badillo Street and Ramona Boulevard

SUMMARY
This item seeks City Council approval of an appropriation of funds for professional services supporting maintenance, repairs, and security upgrades within the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility located at Badillo Street and Ramona Boulevard. The site was previously vandalized and dire components of the CNG system were damaged which required repairs and parts to be replaced by the system vendor.

Additionally, there are security upgrades being proposed as to mitigate future vandalism including security cameras, additional lighting, internet upgrades to support the cameras and upgrades to the perimeter wall.

RECOMMENDATION
It is Staff’s recommendation that the City Council:

1. Accept and authorize payment to Galileo Technologies for equipment repairs made to the CNG compressor system due to vandalism in the amount of $27,752.57; and

2. Approve proposals for professional services in the amount not -to-exceed $50,557.99 to cover the costs of security upgrades and maintenance as follows:
a. Greenshine for procurement of three (3) solar light systems including the concrete base in the amount of $19,917.73; and
b. Greg Ruvalo for installation of security measures around the perimeter wall in the amount of $4,290.00; and
c. Spectrum Communications to cover the amount of construction costs associated with making the CNG site serviceable for internet access in the amount of $7,641.16; and d. ConvergeOne for procurement and installation of four (4) security cameras in the amount of $18,709.10; and

3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $78,310.56 from fund 244 for Professional Services to cover the project costs; and

4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments and authorize the Director of Public Works to process invoices for qualified expenditures.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. Appropriation of funds will come from Fund 244 as follows:

Requested Funds Account Number Amount
CNG Equipment Repairs 244-50-510-51101-15507 $27,752.57 CNG Facility Security Upgrades $50,557.99
Total Amount $78,310.56

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BACKGROUND
On February 2022, the City held a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the construction completion of the City’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station. To date all grant funding and reimbursements from SCAQMD and LA County have been received by the City. Since the ribbon cutting, the station has been operational and is currently used to fuel the City’s CNG fleet vehicles such as the street sweeper and City transit buses. Staff is actively working with the vendor on finalizing the needed components to establish a payment system to enable the station for public use, a process that is nearing its completion in the upcoming months. Additionally, there is ongoing coordination with LA County on a cooperative agreement for their future utilization of the CNG station.

On March 2022, Staff received notification that there was a series of vandalism events including breaking the existing chain- link gate and damaging the CNG compressor system which is enclosed.

Staff immediately commenced providing security upgrades including changing the chain- link gate to a wrought-iron gate and adding a concrete pad to add additional obstructions to the enclosed area. Staff coordinated with Galileo to order the parts necessary to complete the repairs, however given they are based off Argentina and the complexity of the parts, there was a long-lead time to procure the necessary parts and to schedule a technician from their Argentinian office to complete the necessary repairs. The repairs were completed on February 2023, roughly a year later with a few months of testing to ensure all systems were operating as expected before finalizing payment for the repairs completed. Since completion of the repairs there have been a few minor vandalism incidents but thanks to additional surveillance by our Baldwin Park Police Department, no major damage has been reported to date.

DISCUSSION

Staff seeks approval for appropriation of funds to pay the invoice to Galileo for the repairs completed to the system. Additionally, staff is proposing security upgrades to mitigate any future vandalism, upgrades to the perimeter wall to deter access, addition of a total of four (4) security cameras, sufficient to provide visibility to all access points to the site. Infrastructure upgrades are necessary to make the site serviceable by Spectrum as to provide sufficient internet bandwidth necessary for the proposed security cameras. Lastly, staff recommends adding (3) solar light poles to provide additional visibility.

Galileo was selected as a sole-source vendor due to their ability to conduct the repairs as they are the manufacturer of the unit and the only vendor able to complete the repairs. Staff actively reached out to other vendors and all efforts ultimately led us back to Galileo, who was selected based on their expertise of the system and ability to complete the repairs as expeditiously as possible. Spectrum was also selected as a sole-source vendor due to the scope involving installation of new spectrum -owned infrastructure and connecting to their existing telecommunications infrastructure in order to bring high- speed data communications to site. A s coordinated by staff, any vendor outside of Spectrums authorized list of contractors would require getting certification by Spectrum to allow for work to be performed within their utility lines. Additionally, s taff was able to negotiate with Spectrum to have a shared-cost to make the CNG site serviceable where Spectrum incurred $8,000 of their estimated construction cost and the City covered the remaining $7,642. Staff negotiated with Greenshine and ConvergeOne for procurement of the solar lights and security cameras and they were able to honor the same unit price provided for the previously completed, Serenity Homes project. Greg Ruvalo provided a quote for under $5,000 for his scope of work upgrading the perimeter wall which does not require (3) quotes as stipulated under the City’s purchasing policy. The proposed security improvements are necessary to ensure that the CNG station is public-facing ready. Once the security and communications equipment are up and running, the station will commence serving the general public in addition to the City’s maintenance vehicles and transit buses fleet.

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ALTERNATIVES
City Council may choose:

1. Not to approve the appropriation. This action is not recommended as the repairs to the CNG equipment have already been performed. Additionally, the proposed security measures will help mitigate future episodes of vandalism and ensure that station continues to be operational as it transitions to public use.

2. Provide Staff with alternate direction.

CEQA REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.

LEGAL REVIEW
None Required

ATTACHMENTS

1. Galileo Technologies – Repair Invoice

2. Quotes for Professional Services

INVOICE
N° 40858
GALILEO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Date: 02/17/2023
333 Cedar Avenue
(08846) Middlesex - NJ
United States
EIN: 45-4080892
CUSTOMER: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WAREHOUSE: Maestro de Articulos GTS TAX PAYER:

ADDRESS: Public Works Baldwin Park CA(91706)
CALIFORNIA, USA. United States
SALES
ORDER
/CONTRACT:

WAYBILL:

PO:

DUE DATE: 02-17-23
SHIP TO: Public Works Baldwin Park CA(91706) CALIFORNIA, USA. United States

ITEM QUANTITY UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 2 Unit MANG.1/8-1/8NPT-1/4TMF-2800 38,87 77,74
2 1 Unit 16 TRANS VCC/0,5A W/TERMINAL 728,00 728,00
3 1 Unit PLC MODULE / SAIA BURGESS COD: PCD3.E165 603,20 603,20 4 1 Unit PLC MODULE / SAIA BURGESS COD: PCD3.W210 832,00 832,00 5 5 Unit GLASS FUSE 6 x 30 10A 0,16 0,80
6 2 Unit GLASS FUSE 5 x 20 6A 42,89 85,78
7 1 Unit MISCELLANEOUS: 120' Cat 5 cable, 4' 1/4" SS 316 tubing .028" thickness and tube fittings, fire extinguisher

1.000,00 1.000,00
8 1 8E ANALOG PT/NI-1000 BITS 832,00 832,00
9 128 LABOR: Labor for two Technicans 8 days (does not include overtime)
120,93 15.479,04
10 1 TRAVEL EXPENSE / PER DIEM 5.000,00 5.000,00
11 1 8E ANALOG PT/NI-1000 BITS 207,61 207,61
12 5 EXTERNAL ROUTER 5 PORTS 24V + USB PORTCERTIFICATION

UL/ATEX/IEC
0,98 4,90
13 1 Contigency for additional labor or materials- 10% 2.485,20 2.485,20 14 1 Sales Tax 416,30 416,30
VAT US%: USD 0,00
TOTAL: USD 27.752,57
COMMENTS: INCOTERM:EWX, NJ
Bank information:

JPMorganChase
383 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10017
021000021
ABA for Wires: 21000021
SWIFT Address: CHASUS33
Greenshine New Energy
23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630
Office: (949)609-9636
Salesperson:Doug Suhi / Mobile: (949)267-8005
Email: [email protected]
http://www.streetlights-solar.com
Quote Number
SQ-00003204A
Project Name: CNG Station - Lighting
Deliver To: Quote Date: Apr/24/2023
Delivery Address Line 1: Accept Date:

Delivery Address Line 2: Payment Term: NET 30 days
Delivery City: Quote Expiry Date May/24/2023
Customer Zip Code:

Attention:

City of Baldwin Park
CNG Station
Baldwin Park
91706
Anthony Vazquez /
Bernardo NavarreteDelivery Method:

Tax %TotalPriceQtyPackUnitsCode
Model:BR LED Fixture Quantity:1.0 LED Fixture Model&Distribution Type-Wattage-Color Temperature:290D-T3-30W-4K LED Driver Current:350MA Arm Type:A4 Quantity of Battery Boxes:1.0 Battery Box-Mounting Height:1B-H Quantity of Batteries:1.0 Battery Type:200 Solar Panel Quantity:1.0 Solar Panel Wattage/Type:180W Pole Type:P20 System Color:BK Operating Profile/Charge Controller:D2D,Black color

9.5%10,305.003,435.003
BR-1-290D-T3-30W-4K-350MA-A4-1-1B-H-1-200-1-180W-P20-BK- PCD2D (Brighta/Porta30W System) Porta Base for 20' Brighta pole.

9.5%5,250.001,750.003METERPORTA BASE
PriceCharge
2,885.00Shipping
Sub Total 15,555.00
Tax Total 1,477.73
Shipping Total 2,885.00
Total 19,917.73
Signature:

Comments: Systems include a 5-year limited warranty. Operating profile is full brightness from dusk until dawn. Systems configured to include 5 days of autonomy (battery back-up), assuming no sun. Please allow approximately 12 weeks for delivery. Thank you! Warranty Information: www.streetlights-solar.com/warranties.html *Orders left in warehouse after 5 business days are subject to a $100 per day storage fee* 1 / 1
Description Quantity Rate Amount
Attach approx. 15 (3) strand barbed wire harness to existing block wall with 5/8 red head bolts 1 $1,455.00 $1,455.00 Stretch 142' of (3) strand barbed wire into place 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 142' of Barbed wire and metal uprights
(Materiel only)
1 $1,275.00 $1,275.00
Bolts,paint and all other consumables 1 $360.00 $360.00 Subtotal $4,290.00
Shipping $0.00
T otal $4,290.00
T otal $4,290.00
Estimate
Estimate No: 533
Date: 02/02/2023
For: City Of Baldwin Park
[email protected]
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd
Baldwin Park Calif. 91706
Ship T o: CNG Tracking No
Ship Via
FOB
Greg Ruvolo
15021 Lashburn St
Whittier Ca 90604
562-824-7725
1 Bernardo Navarrete
From: Gonzalez, Oscar <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 2:45 PM
To: Bernardo Navarrete
Cc: Zavala, Adrian A
Subject: Site Survey Completed – Over IRR | 14747 CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

Hey Bernardo,

The survey has returned and construction is required over approved threshold.

Please email
[email protected] if you like to make payment and move forward with project.

Customer Name 14747 CITY OF BALDWIN PA,*
Address 14747 RAMONA BLVD
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
PRISM ID 4514656
Account Number 8448300200786587
Work Order 1000159957844048
Construction Costs 15641.16
Customer Copay Amount 7,641.16
Projected Passings 1
Days to Build 130
Billing System CSG_TPW
Construction Notes

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decision)
Date of Contact
OP-000744975
SO-000833600
4/13/2023
# Unit Price
1 $1,259.30
2 $250.00
3 $1,721.31
4 $500.00
5 $155.26
6 $384.30
7 $5.00
8 $146.30
9 $0.00
10 $0.00
11 $2.00
12 $38.00
13 $475.00
Sub Total:

Tax:

Pro Srvcs:

Total:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Solution Summary summarizes the document(s) that are attached hereto and such documents are incorporated herein by reference (collectively, this “Order”). Customer's signature on this Order (or Customer's issuance of a purchase order in connection with this Order) shall represent Customer's agreement with each document in this Order and acknowledgement that such attached document(s) are represented accurately by this Solution Summary.

Unless otherwise specified in this Order, this Order shall be subject to the following terms and conditions (the “Agreement”): (i) the Master Sales Agreement or other applicable master agreement in effect as of the date hereof between ConvergeOne, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "C1" or "ConvergeOne" or "Seller") and Customer; or (ii) if no such master agreement is currently in place between C1 and Customer, the Online General Terms and Conditions currently found on the internet at:
https://www.convergeone.com/online-general-terms-and-conditions/ . If Customer’s Agreement is a master agreement entered into with one of ConvergeOne, Inc.'s predecessors, affiliates and/or subsidiaries, ("Legacy Master Agreement"), the terms and conditions of such Legacy Master Agreement shall apply to this Order, subject to any modifications, located at: https://www.convergeone.com/online-general-terms-and-conditions/ . In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions in the Agreement and this Order, the order of precedence shall be as follows: (i) this Order (with the most recent and specific document controlling if there are conflicts between the Solution Summary and any applicable supporting document(s) incorporated into this Order), (ii) Attachment A to the Agreement (if applicable), and (iii) the main body of the Agreement.

This Order shall apply to sales of any of the following to Customer: (a) any hardware, third party software, and/or Seller software (collectively, “Products”); (b) any installation services, professional services, and/or third party provided support services that are generally associated with the Products and sold to customers by Seller (“Professional Services”); (c) any Seller-provided vendor management services, software release management services, remote monitoring services and/or, troubleshooting services (collectively, “Managed Services”); and/or (d) any Seller-provided maintenance services ordered by Customer to maintain and service Supported Products or Supported Systems at Supported Sites to ensure that they operate in conformance with their respective documentation and specifications (“Maintenance Services”). For ease of reference only, Professional Services, Managed Services and Maintenance Services may be referred to collectively as “Services.” Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein will have the same meanings as set forth in the Agreement.

Products and/or Services not specifically itemized are not provided hereunder. This Order will be valid for a period of thirty (30) days following the date hereof. Thereafter, this Order will no longer be of any force and effect. Due to rapidly changing prices in the market for third party Products and/or Services, after the expiration of the foregoing 30 day period, Seller reserves the right to adjust offerings and/or prices accordingly prior to issuing any new Order(s). $1,024.23
$6,000.00
$18,709.10
OFRBC-8 OVER FLR RACEWAY BASE & COVER 3 $1,425.00
$11,684.87
TS 102 SG TS102 3/4IN STRAPEMTSTL 1 HOLE 20 $40.00
TS906-SS 2 IN EMT 2 HOLE STAINLESS STL STRAP 10 $380.00 CAB-TA-NA North America AC Type A Power Cable 1 $0.00
NETWORK-PNP-LIC Network Plug-n-Play Connect 1 $0.00
2-EMT 2in EMT 1=1ft 40 $200.00
ACC-MNT-9 POLE MOUNT, 2ND GENERATION 3 $438.90
CON-SNT-WSC312PC SNTC-8X5XNBD 3560-CX 12 Port PoE IP 12mo 1 $155.26 LIC-3Y - 3YR LICENSE 4 $1,537.20
WS-C3560CX-12PC-S Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12 Port PoE IP Base 1 $1,721.31 3/4-EMT STEEL THINWALL CONDUIT 1=100FT 1 $500.00
CB51-60E-HW OUTDOOR BULLET CAMERA, 60 DAYS 4 $5,037.20
UN884017214/10 CS34R ETL Verified Category 6 U/UTP Cable, non- plenum, blue jacket, 4 pair count, 1000 ft
1 $250.00
Item Number Description Qty Extended Price
Prepared By: Kacey Martinez National Account Manager: David Ngo (SLED) [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ship To Address: 14747 Ramona Blvd
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Email: [email protected]
Customer ID: AAACITBAL0001 Phone: 626-960-4011
Solution Summary
CNG Station Option 1
Customer: City of Baldwin Park Primary Contact: Samuel Gutierrez Quote #:

Solution #:

Date:

CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF CONVERGEONE, INC.

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____6_____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Sam Gutierrez, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Appropriation of Funds Supporting the City’s Vehicle Lease Program for the Addition of High Efficiency and Natural Gas - Powered Vehicles to the City’s Fleet

SUMMARY
This item seeks City Council approval of an appropriation of funds for to cover the cost supporting the City’s Lease Program related to the addition of high fuel efficiency and natural gas vehicles to the City’s fleet. The vehicles include five (5) Police Interceptors and two 2 CNG powered work trucks for Public Works. The vehicles were ordered in FY 2021-22, however due to auto industry challenges nationwide, the vehicles were not delivered on time. The City took delivery of the vehicles in FY 2022-23. The funds for the lease were programmed in FY 2021-22 but due to delivery delays the funds were unspent and inadvertently not carried over to the current fiscal year . This item will appropriate the necessary funds from Fund 231 to cover the projected lease expense through the end of the fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $60,000 from Fund 231 to Account No. 231-50- 590-58140-15727 to cover lease expenditures through the end of the fiscal year; and,

2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments and authorize the Director of Public Works to process invoices for qualified expenditures.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The a ppropriation of funds will come from Fund 231 and will be appropriated to the existing project account number approved in the FY 2022 -2023 operations budget per table below:

Appropriation Account Number Amount
Fund 231 - Lease Vehicle Program 231-50-590-58140-15727 $60,000.00 Total Amount $60,000.00

BACKGROUND
The City maintains a fleet of 145 vehicles for use by various City Departments. Historically, the City has owned the vehicles outright. Out of the 145 city -owned vehicles, the City operates 109 light and medium-duty vehicles with an average age of 10yrs. There are 57 vehicles that are over 10 years old and 14 of those are over 20 years old. To reduce fleet costs and provide a more efficient fleet, staff explored leasing options and found that the implementation of a leasing program can reduce overall operational costs while increasing the efficiency of the fleet by taking advantage of the newest, most efficient, environmentally friendly technology and disposing of old, inefficient, environmentally detrimental vehicles.

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In May 2018, the City Council approved the implementation of a Vehicle Leasing and Replacement Program and authorized staff to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management. Since then, the City has added approximately 35 leased vehicles to the City’s fleet , providing increased safety and reliability for staff’s use.

DISCUSSION
The City’s fleet includes hybrid and natural gas-powered vehicles that are funded by the Clean Air fund.

In FY 2021-22 the city placed an order for several high efficiency (HEV) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management. At the same time, staff included the one-year projected lease cost for the vehicles in the budget. Due to extraordinary industry wide challenges affecting the auto industry nationally , these HEV and CNG vehicles were not deliv ered on time. The delay carried the delivery of the vehicles across fiscal year s and the budgeted amount was not spent entirely, saving approximately $60,000 for the year. During the preparation of the FY 2022-23 budget, the savings from the prior year were inadvertently overlooked and were not carried over. This has led to a shortfall of funding for the program. It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council approve t he appropriation of $60,000 from Fund 231 to cover the shortfall and enable staff to process unpaid lease payments for March and April 2023, in addition to future payments for the remaining of the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023.

ALTERNATIVES

1. The City Council may choose not to approve not to approve the appropriation for the Vehicle Leasing Program at this time and direct staff to proceed with the purchase of new vehicles. This action is not recommended as the city is already 2 months behind on the lease payments.

2. Provide Staff with Alternative direction.

LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS
None required.

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____7_____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Ron Garcia, Community Development Director
Imelda Delgado, Housing Manager
Michelle Bravo, Senior Housing Specialist
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2023 -24 Annual Action Plan

SUMMARY
For the City Council to hold the second of two required public hearings to receive public input and ultimately approve the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council City Council approve the Final 2023- 24 Annual Action Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for submission of this Plan for CDBG and HOME Funds to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. However, approval of the FY 2023- 24 Annual Action Plan will provide $897,413 in new CDBG funding and $307,483 in new HOME funds to the City of Baldwin Park upon HUD approval.

BACKGROUND
The Annual Action Plan acts as the City’s application process for federal formula grants, principally comprised of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The Action Plan describes the rationale behind specific allocations for the upcoming fiscal year and details how the City’s use of CDBG and HOME funds addresses the priorities in the Consolidated Plan. The total CDBG and HOME funding available for FY 2023- 24 is estimated as follows:

CDBG HOME TOTAL
FY 2023-24 Entitlement (estimate) $897,413 $307,483 $1,204,896 Estimated FY 2023-24 Program Income $0 $0 $0
Unexpended Prior Year Funds $805,291 $1,712,275 $2,517,566 Estimated Total Funds Available $1,702,704 $2,019,758 $3,722,462

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All HOME and CDBG funds must be used to benefit low to moderate income households, individuals and neighborhoods.

The City received eight (8) applications from public service organizations and has recommended funding all eight 2023-24, as seen in the Proposed Funding Allocation Chart below.

FY 2023-24 Proposed Funding Allocation

The following table identifies the FY 2023-24 CDBG proposed projects recommended to be funded:

FY 2023-24 CDBG Funding Allocations
FY 2023-24 CDBG Entitlement Funds $ 897,413
Prior Year Carryover $ 805,291
Total CDBG Funding $1,702,704
Administration (20% Cap)
Fair Housing $ 7,500
Administration $ 171,983
Admin Total $ 179,483
Public Service Grants
Church of the Redeemer Food Bank $ 13,000
Domestic Violence Advocate $ 22,000
ESGV Coalition for the Homeless $ 10,000
Family Service Center $ 24,000
Graffiti Removal $ 25,611
Pride Program (BPPD) $ 20,000
Youth Employment Program $ 20,000
Public Service Grants Total $ 134,611
CDBG Housing Projects
Code Enforcement Program $ 150,000
Home Improvement Grant Program $ 50,000
Home Improvement Loan Program $ 100,000
Housing Projects Total $ 300,000
Total CDBG Projects $614,094
Unallocated CDBG Funds $1,088,610

The following table identifies FY 2023-24 HOME proposed projects recommended to be funded:

HOME FY 2023-24 Funding Allocations
FY 2023-24 Entitlement Funds $ 307,483
Prior Years Carryover $1,712,275
Total HOME Funding $2,019,758

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Proposed Projects
Administration (10% Cap) $ 30,748
Total HOME Projects $30,748
Unallocated HOME Funds $1,989,010

Public Review
Pursuant to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City is required to hold two public hearings and make available all draft plans for the required 30- day comment period. The draft FY 2023 -24 Annual Action Plan has been available for public review since March 31, 2023, concluding at this second public hearing on May 3, 2023.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may revise proposed projects funding as an alternative.

LEGAL REVIEW
No Legal Review is necessary at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1. FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024

For Council Approval
May 3, 2023

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HOUSING DIVISION
14403 PACIFIC AVENUE
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Executive Summary (AP-05) ...................................................................................................... 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05) ....................................................................................... 9 Consultation (AP-10) ............................................................................................................... 10 Citizen Participation (AP-12) ................................................................................................... 19 Expected Resources (AP-15) ................................................................................................... 23 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) ..................................................................................... 26 Projects (AP-35) ...................................................................................................................... 31 Project Summary (AP-38) ........................................................................................................ 34 Geographic Distribution (AP-50) ............................................................................................. 42 Affordable Housing (AP-55) .................................................................................................... 44 Public Housing (AP-60) ............................................................................................................ 47 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) ........................................................... 49 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75) .................................................................................. 53 Other Actions (AP-85) ............................................................................................................. 58 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90)................................................................................. 62

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

Introduction

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help the City of Baldwin Park assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions in order to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs. The goals are to assist low and moderate -income persons, provide decent housing, create su itable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City’s strategy are proposed in the Action Plan for 2023-24.

The 2023-24 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Current year entitlements combined with reallocations from prior years bring the total funding for program year 2023-24 to nearly $3.5 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Baldwin Park will take in the coming 2023-24 fiscal year to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in Table 1 on the following page.

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Table 1 – 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities, Implementing Programs, and FY 2023-24 Goals Consolidated Plan
5-Year Priority
2023-24
Implementing Programs
2023-24
Goals
Outcome/
Objective*
Expand the Supply of
Affordable Housing
▪ No New Projects Proposed
in FY 2023/24
▪ Not Applicable N/A
Preserve the Supply of
Affordable Housing
▪ Home Improvement
Grant Program ($50,000)
▪ Home Improvement Loan
Program ($100,000)
▪ 5 Housing Units

▪ 2 Housing Units

DH-3

DH-3
Ensure Equal Access to
Housing Opportunities
▪ Fair Housing Services
($7,500)
▪ 100 Persons N/A
Neighborhood Services &
Community Facilities
▪ Community
Enhancement Program
(Code Enforcement)
($150,000)
▪ 800 Housing Units SL-3
Provide Public Services for
LMI Residents
▪ Church of the Redeemer
Food Bank ($13,000)
▪ Family Service Center
($24,000)
▪ BPPD Pride Platoon
($20,000)
▪ Youth Employment
Program ($20,000)
▪ Graffiti Removal Program
($25,611)
▪ 4,000 persons

▪ 600 Persons
▪ 40 Persons
▪ 20 Persons

▪ 25 Persons
SL-1

SL-1
SL-1
SL-1

SL-1
Public Services for
Residents with Special
Needs
▪ Domestic Violence
Advocate ($22,000)
▪ 250 Persons SL-1
Prevent and Eliminate
Homelessness
▪ East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the
Homeless ($10,000)
▪ 300 Persons SL-1
Special Needs Non-
Homeless,
Facility/Infrastructure
Improvements
▪ No New Projects
Proposed in FY 2023/24
▪ Not Applicable N/A
Other
▪ CDBG Program
Administration
($171,983)
▪ HOME Program
Administration ($30,748)
▪ Not Applicable

▪ Not Applicable
N/A

N/A

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Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established three predetermined objectives and outcomes designed to capture the range of community impacts that occur as a result of CDBG and HOME-funded programs. Each activity or program funded with CDBG or HOME must fall under one of three objectives an d one of three outcomes. The framework of selecting these objectives and outcomes is known as HUD’s CPD Outcome Performance Measurement System. Here are the objectives and outcomes to choose from:

Objectives
• Creating Suitable Living Environments relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment, from physical problems with their environment to social issues. • Providing Decent Housing covers the wide range of housing activities where the purpose is to meet individual family or community housing needs. • Creating Economic Opportunities applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.

Outcomes
• Availability/Accessibility applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate- income people, including persons with disabilities.
• Affordability applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate-income people and is appropriate to use whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household.
• Sustainability applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate -income or by removing or eliminating slu ms or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods.

Baldwin Park’s Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment was developed by reviewing Census statistical data and building upon already adopted planning docume nts, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey. The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including:

1. Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing – Based on evaluation of 2011 -2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 11,390 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 7,704 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 3,875 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households —meaning that they pay more t han 50

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percent of their income for housing. Of the 3,875 severely cost burdened households, 2,310 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 2,255 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becom ing homeless.

The development of additional housing units affordable for low - and moderate-income households is rated as the highest priority need due to the number of severely cost burdened households in Baldwin Park. Additionally, responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey support the development of additional affordable housing units in Baldwin Park.

2. Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing – As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need reh abilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low - and moderate -income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.

The age and condition of Baldwin Park’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.

Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Baldwin Park residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing. Housing preservation is rated as a high priority need based on the demand for service reported by the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program staff and responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey.

3. Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities – HUD mandates t hat all recipients of federal housing and community development assistance such as CDBG and HOME take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice within their communities. The City of Baldwin Park will certify its compliance with HUD’s requirement to affirmatively further fair housing choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds.

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Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities is a high priority for HUD and the City of Baldwin Park. In accordance with HUD requirements, this priority will be addressed using CDBG funds.

4. Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities – In consultation with the City of Baldwin Park Public Works Department and Community Development Department, a high level of need exists within the City for activities such as infrastructure improvements, public facilities improvements, code enforcement and other activities that improve the housing and commercial structures in the area. Activities tha t can address neighborhood preservation include code enforcement, public facilities improvements and infrastructure improvements.

The City of Baldwin Park considers the preservation and enhancement of its low - and moderate-income neighborhoods a high priority and will support activities that will help prevent further deterioration of these neighborhoods. Based on need and available resources and results of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the improvement of neighborhoods, public fac ilities and infrastructure is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds.

5. Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents – According to 2009 -2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates data, there are approximately 17,374 total households in Baldwin Park, of which 83 percent, or 14,420 households earn less than 80 percent of AMI. Data further indicates that 14.9 percent (11,347) of all residents are below the poverty level.

Consultation with organizations that provide a range of public services ta rgeted to low- and moderate -income residents revealed the need for public services that address a variety of needs including those associated with affordable childcare, affordable housing, education, arts and recreation for children, youth, and families. Additional public services like Graffiti Removal will be provided for low- and moderate-income areas to benefit low- income residents.

Consistent with the results of the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the provision of a wide range of public services for low - and moderate-income residents is a high priority.

6. Public Services for Residents with Special Needs - Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for special needs populations revealed a high need for a range of additional services including, but not limited to, those concerned with domestic violence and services for developmentally disabled adults.

Special needs services are rated as a high priority need based on the demand for service reported by local service providers and responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey.

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7. Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness - According to the results of the most recent data available from the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), in 2019, the County as a whole experienced a 12 percent increase in the number of homeless persons, SPA region 3 experience d a 17 percent increase, and the City of Baldwin Park a 6 percent decrease (289 homeless persons counted in 2018 to 273 homeless persons counted in 2019). To address incidences of homelessness in Baldwin Park and to prevent extremely low-income Baldwin Park families from becoming homeless, the City places a high priority on programs that work to prevent homelessness or rapidly connect homeless individuals with housing and supportive services.

The City of Baldwin Park considers ending and preventing homeles sness a high priority and will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless.

8. Section 108 Loan Repayment – This priority need satisfies the requirement to repay the Section 108 loan (principal and interest) used during the development of the Wal -Mart Center in 2003.

9. Special Needs Non -Homeless, Facilities/Infrastructure Improvements - In consultation with the City of Baldwin Park Public Works Department, a high level of need exists within the City for constructing Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant improvements, specifically in community and public facilities. Activities that address ADA -compliant improvements may include ADA-compliant restroom facilities, concrete pathways, curbs, ramps, railings, and directional signage.

Accessibility improvements for Special Needs Persons are rated as a priority need based on consultation with the Baldwin Park Public Works Department an d responses to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey. The City of Baldwin Park considers creating unobstructed paths of travel and accessibility for special needs persons including seniors and severely disabled adults a high priority and will use CDBG funds to support activities that improve access to community and public facilities.

Evaluation of past performance

The third year of the FY 2020/21 – 2024/25 Consolidated Plan is still in process and performance accomplishments will be fully captured in the year -end FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

As a condition to receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, the City of Baldwin Park must engage stakeholders and the public

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regarding the community’s needs in the areas of community development and housing. To guide in this effort, the City has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which outlines the citizen participation and consultation efforts necessary for the development of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

All of Baldwin Park’s citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. Three public hearings are held by the City each year to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan as well as the Annual Action Plan. The first two hearings focus on the needs of the community and development of the Annual Action Plan and provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on the Annual A ction Plan. The third public hearing is conducted as part of the year -end Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) process and focuses on performance as it relates to housing, homelessness, hazards associated with lead-based paint, accessibility, and community development needs, such as infrastructure and public services. In all cases, a Notice of Public Hearing was published at least 15 days prior to the hearing to provide residents with adequate notice.

A draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a 30-day period (March 31, 2023 – May 3, 2023). City Council public hearings were held on February 15, 2023 and May 3, 2023, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD.

Summary of public comments

[To be completed after the Citizen Participation process.]

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

[To be completed after the Citizen Participation process.]

Summary

The Consolidated Plan identifies the top funding priorities over the next five years. These priorities were established through a need’s assessment, housing market analysis, feedback from public meetings, community surveys, and consultation with local stakeholders. Funding these priorities supports HUD’s principal goals and objectives. These goals are meant to provide availability, sustainability, and affordability for Baldwin Park citizens. To summarize, the seven priority needs as identified in the Consolidated Plan are:

1. Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing

2. Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing

3. Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities

4. Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities

5. Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents

6. Public Services for Residents with Special Needs

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7. Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness

8. Section 108 Loan Repayment

9. Special Needs Non-Homeless-Facilities/Infrastructure Improvements

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Baldwin Park Housing Department
HOME Administrator Baldwin Park Housing Department
Table 2 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative

The City of Baldwin Park Housing Division is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. In the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City developed and implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.

In the implementation of the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, the Housing Department shall be responsible for all gran t planning, management and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Imelda Delgado, Housing Authority Manager
Baldwin Park Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 X496

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of its CDBG and HOME programs. As a result, during the development of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City consulted closely with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community-focused agencies. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow-up in-person interviews where appropriate.

The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships among these organiz ations in the implementation of the NOFA process for CDBG and HOME funds and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds each year.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

The Continuum of Care (CoC) for Los Angeles County is led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority or LAHSA . T he CoC guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The City coordinates with the CoC to identify objectives and address the needs of different hom eless populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of homelessness.

Coordination to address homelessness — including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth — is guided by the CoC. All service providers within the CoC have the ability to refer people with varying needs to the appropriate service provider(s) in their area.

Pursuant to HUD guidance, the City will also be working closely with the Los Angeles CoC in the development of the City’s HOME -ARP Allocation Plan. A special allocation of HOME funds from the American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) will provide $1,128,365 to assist in dividuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability in Baldwin Park.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS

The City of Baldwin Park does not receive ESG funds; however, in the development of the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan, the City consulted 23 housing, social service and other entities involved in housing, community and economic development in the City and throughout the region to obtain valuable information on the priority needs in Baldwin Park and how CDBG, HOME and other resources should be invested to provide decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities fo r low - and moderate -income residents. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the lead agency of the Continuum of Care (CoC), was consulted to discuss performance standards, outcomes, and policies and procedures for HMIS. Table 3 provides a listing of the entities consulted as part of this planning process.

Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

1 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County
Child Protective
Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
2 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County
Health Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
3 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County
Sheriff's
Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government -
County

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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Law Enforcement How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
4 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County
Fire Department #29
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fire Department How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
5 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Athletic Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Youth Activities How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
6 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County
Development
Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of
the City of Baldwin
Park
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, in-person.

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8 Agency/Group/Organization Baldwin Park Soccer
Little League
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Little League How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
9 Agency/Group/Organization Baldwin Park
Pride Platoon
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
10 Agency/Group/Organization Adult Education Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Educational Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
11 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING RIGHTS
CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
12 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA OF SAN

GABRIEL VALLEY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey

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13 Agency/Group/Organization ESGV COALITION FOR

THE HOMELESS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs -
Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -
Families with children
Homelessness Needs -
Veterans
Homelessness Needs -
Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
14 Agency/Group/Organization LAHSA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs -
Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -
Families with children
Homelessness Needs -
Veterans
Homelessness Needs -
Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone.
15 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF LOS ANGELES, INC.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless

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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs -
Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs -
Families with children
Homelessness Needs -
Veterans
Homelessness Needs -
Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone
16 Agency/Group/Organization Project Sister
Family Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims
of Domestic
Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
17 Agency/Group/Organization Baldwin Park Chamber of
Commerce
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey
18 Agency/Group/Organization FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey

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19 Agency/Group/Organization ROEM Development
Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone.
20 Agency/Group/Organization Frontier Communications
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Broadband
Internet Service Providers
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Broadband Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone
21 Agency/Group/Organization Kaiser Permanente
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with

HIV/AIDS
Services-Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Health Agency How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone
22 Agency/Group/Organization Disabled American
Veterans
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with
Disabilities
Services-Veterans
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone

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23 Agency/Group/Organization CitiStaff Solutions, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone
Table 3 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

The City attempts to maintain a current and comprehensive list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders and invited representatives from each entity to participate in the planning process at multiple points in the planning process. If an agency did not attend meetings or participate in surveys, it was done so by the agency’s choice.

If an agency or organization was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Baldwin Park Housing Division at (626) 960- 4011.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority
The Homelessness Prevention goal within the Strategic
Plan is consistent with the goals of the CoC.
2014-2021
Housing Element
City of Baldwin Park The Affordable Housing goals within the Strategic Plan are consistent with the Adopted and Certified 2014-
2021 Housing Element.

Draft 2021-2029
Housing Element
City of Baldwin Park The Affordable Housing goals within the Strategic Plan are consistent with the Adopted and Certified 2021 -
2029 Housing Element.

Table 4 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))

To enhance coordination among the CoC, public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City invited each of these entities to provide input on the needs of the community in the development of this Con solidated Plan.

The City monitors CoC policies to ensure that local efforts correspond to changes in the regional

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approach to addressing the needs of homeless and low -income people. Further, the Housing Department works with subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds to ensure a coordinated effort among service agencies in the region to address the needs of Baldwin Park residents, including but not limited to chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unacc ompanied youth, and persons who were recently homeless but now live-in permanent housing. To promote economic opportunities for low -income residents, the City coordinates with subrecipient social service agencies, businesses, and housing developers to ensure that where there are job opportunities for low - income people in connection with HUD-assisted projects, information is disseminated through appropriate channels consistent with the objectives of Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968.

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AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)

Summary of citizen participation process/efforts made to broaden citizen participation

The City followed HUD’s guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. To encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents, the City undertook several activities as summarized below.

Housing and Community Development Needs Survey for Development of the Consolidated Plan - To assist in the identification of priority needs in the City, a survey was prepared and distributed to residents of the City to solicit resident input in the prioritization of needs related to community services, community facilities, infrastructure, neighborhood services, special needs services, businesses and jobs, and housing. The surveys were available online, through social media, and also were made available at the Baldwin Park Community Development Department.

Community Meetings for Development of the Consolidated Plan - Two community meetings to discuss the housing and community development needs in Baldwin Park were held on September 19, 2019 and September 21, 2019, respectively, at the Esther Snyder Comm unity Center. No public comments were received.

FY 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 -21 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation - The draft 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan and 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan was available for public review and comment from March 16, 2020 to April 15, 2020. No public comments were received.

A public hearing to receive comments on the draft 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 - 2021 Annual Action Plan was held before the Baldwin Park City Council on April 15, 2020. No public comments were received.

At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low - and moderate -income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly imp acted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.

In the preparation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City followed the process established for citizen participation set fo rth in the Citizen Participation Plan. To promote greater public accessibility to program documents, the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice were posted on the City website at: http://www.baldwinpark.com/

FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation - The City of Baldwin Park has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All of Baldwin Park’s citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the

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Annual Action Plan. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding are in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted as needed or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. Three public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan as well as the An nual Action Plan. The first two hearings focus on the needs of the community and development of the Annual Action Plan and provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. The third public hearing is conducted as part of th e Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) process and focuses on performance as they relate to housing, homelessness, hazards associated with lead-based paint, accessibility, and community development needs, such as infrastructure and public services. In all cases, a Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to the hearing to provide residents with adequate notice.

A draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 30 -day period (March 31, 2023 – May 3, 2023). City Council public hearings were held on February 15, 2023 and May 3, 2023, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD.

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Sort Order
Citizen
Participation
Outreach
Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/
broad community
A public notice was
published and posted
on the City’s website,
Facebook page, and
at public locations to
notify interested
parties of the 1st
public hearing to
solicit comments on
needs and priorities
of the FY 2023-24
Annual Action Plan.

The public notice was
published on January
27, 2023.

No comments
received.

N/A
2 Public Hearing Non-targeted/
broad community
A public hearing was
held on February 15,
2023 to solicit
comments on
housing and
community
development needs
for inclusion in the FY
2023-24 AAP.

No comments
received.

N/A

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3 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/
broad community
A newspaper
advertisement was
published on March
31, 2023 to solicit
public comments on
the draft 2023-24
Annual Action Plan
and to invite citizens
to attend the final
public hearing to
adopt the FY 2023-24
Annual Action Plan.

To be completed
after public
comment period.

To be completed after
public comment
period.

N/A
4 Public Hearing Non-targeted/
broad community
A final public hearing
was held before the
City Council on May
3, 2023 for adoption
of the FY 2023-24
Annual Action Plan.

To be completed
after public
hearing.

To be completed after
public hearing.

N/A
Table 5 - Citizen Participation Outreach

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EXPECTED RESOURCES
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

For fiscal year 2023-24, the City of Baldwin Park will have a n estimated total of $1,702,704 in CDBG funds. This total amount is comprised of $897,413 in Fiscal 2023-24 CDBG entitlement funds and $805,291 in prior year unallocated CDBG funds carried forward. Further, the City does not have any income from float-funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, loans outstanding or written off, CDB G acquired property available for sale, or lump sum drawdown payments. Nor is the City funding any “urgent need activities.” CDBG funds will be used for public services, housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, CDBG administration, and fair housing services.

The City will also have an estimated $2,019,758 in HOME Program funds comprised of a FY 2023- 2243 allocation of $307,483 and an unallocated funds carryover balance of $1,712,275. The City will use HOME fund s for administration of the HOME program and three potential affordable housing projects.

The City is also set to receive a special allocation of HOME funding as part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 202 1, which is slated to provide funding for emergency rental relief, development of affordable rental housing for homeless or those at risk of homelessness, and homeowner foreclosure prevention. Baldwin Park is slated to receive $1,128,365 in HOME-ARP funds that will be used for tenant based rental assistance and supportive services to HOME -ARP qualifying populations (homeless, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, victims of domestic violence). The Baldwin Park HOME -ARP Allocation Plan was approved by the Baldwin Park City Council on March 15, 2023.

The City will pursue competitive public and private grants for the development and preservation of programs, housing, and services and work to support legislation that promotes funding for future affordable housing during the Consolidated Plan period.

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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
Federal
Acquisition,
Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
$897,413 $0 $805,291 $1,702,704 $897,413 Entitlement
allocation
plus
estimated
program
income
plus prior-
year
resources.

HOME Public-
Federal
Acquisition,
Homeowner
rehab,
Multifamily
rental new
construction,
Multifamily
rental rehab,
New
construction
for ownership,
TBRA
$307,483 $0 $1,712,275 $2,019,758 $307,483 Entitlement
allocation
plus
estimated
program
income
plus prior
year
resources.

Table 6 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

To address housing and community development needs in Baldwin Park, the City will leverage its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. The City’s former Redevelopment Agency was the primary non- federal source of leveraged funds. With the elimination of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, the City’s ability to leverage federal funds has been subs tantially reduced. The City and its development partners will continue to seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low-Income Tax Credit program, the special allocations of HOME-ARP and CDBG-CV funding, and U.S. Department of Housing a nd Urban Development Section 202 and 811 for the Elderly Program.

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HUD requires HOME recipients (PJ’s) to match 25% of their HOME annual allocation. In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, PJ’s satisfying the distress criteria established by the HOME Program regulations are provided a match reduction. The match reductions are g ranted due to fiscal distress, severe fiscal distress, and Presidential disaster declarations. The City of Baldwin Park has received a 50% match reduction from HUD, and therefore, will match 12.5% of HOME Funds using non - federal funds. The City has been u tilizing a match surplus derived from prior contributions by the former Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency in developing affordable housing developments. The City's match surplus is approximately $ 3,885,831 (as of September 2022).

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

Publicly owned land or property located within Baldwin Park that may be used to address affordable housin g needs identified in the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan are continually being sought for development. One such property located at 13167 Garvey Street was purchased in September 2021 by the City. The City utilize d the property for the development of affordable housing for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Also, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, inclu ding land conveyed to the City for the purpose of developing affordable housing. Land or property necessary to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan would need to be acquired using HUD grant funds or other resources.

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ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

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Sort Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Housing
Preservation 2023 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Preserve the Supply
of Affordable
Housing

$50,000
(CDBG)

$100,000
(CDBG)

Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated –
5 Household Housing Unit
(Home Improvement Grant
Program)

Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated –
10 Household Housing Unit
(Home Improvement Loan
Program)
2 Fair Housing
Services 2023 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Ensure Equal Access
to Housing
Opportunities
$7,500
(CDBG)
Other –
100 Persons
(Housing Rights Center)
3 Neighborhood
Services 2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low- and
Moderate-
Income Areas
Neighborhood
Services, Community
Facilities

$150,000
(CDBG)
Housing Code Enforcement/
Foreclosed Property Care –
800 Housing Units
(Community Enhancement
Program/Code Enforcement)

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4 Public Services for
LMI Residents 2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide

Low- and
Moderate-
Income Areas
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income Residents

$13,000
(CDBG)

$24,000
(CDBG)

$20,000
(CDBG)

$25,611
(CDBG)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
4,600 Persons Assisted
(Church of the Redeemer
Food Bank)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
600 Persons Assisted
(Family Service Center)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
40 Persons Assisted
(BPPD Pride Platoon)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
20 Persons Assisted
(Youth Employment Program)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
300 Persons Assisted
(Graffiti Removal Program)
5 Special Needs
Services 2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Services for
Residents with
Special Needs

$22,000
(CDBG)
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
250 Persons Assisted
(Domestic Violence
Advocate)

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6 Homelessness
Prevention 2023 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness

$10,000
(CDBG)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
300 Persons Assisted
(East SGV Coalition for the
Homeless)
7 Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development Needs
2023 2024 Other:

Administration N/A
Other Housing and
Community
Development Needs
$30,748
(HOME)

$171,983
(CDBG)
N/A
(HOME Program
Administration, CDBG
Program Administration)
Table 7 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Housing Preservation
Goal
Description
Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low- and moderate-income households. (Projects: Home Improvement Grant Program; Home Improvement Loan Program)
2 Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Goal
Description
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services. (Project: Housing Rights Center)
3 Goal Name Neighborhood Services
Goal
Description
Preserve and enhance neighborhood aesthetics and public safety through activities such as code enforcement as well as improvement of building quality and safety through code compliance to benefit low- and moderate-income residents of the low- and moderate -income areas. (Projects: Community Enhancement Program /Code Enforcement)
4 Goal Name Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents Goal
Description
Provide public services that support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate-income families, including activities such as graffiti removal to benefit low-income residents. (Projects: Church of the Redeemer Food Bank; Family Service Center; BPPD Pride Platoon; Youth Employment Program; Graffiti Removal Program)
5 Goal Name Special Needs Services
Goal
Description
Provide special needs services including, but not limited, to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence and substance abuse. (Project: Domestic Violence Advocate)
6 Goal Name Homeless Prevention
Goal
Description
Support a continuum of services in Los Angeles County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. (Projects: East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless)
7 Goal Name Other (Administration)
Goal
Description
The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG and HOME Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements, (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded capital improvement p rojects, (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects, (5) Monitoring of CDBG and HOME projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, (6) Preparation of Annual Action Plan, and (7) Preparation of the CAPER. Up to 20% of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 10% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Project: HOME Administration; CDBG Administration) FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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PROJECTS
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during Fiscal Year 2023-24 to address its priority housing and community development needs. All proposed activities are eligible and meet program service targets. Additionally, the City of Baldwin Park has not exceeded any of its maximum allocations for CDBG public services, CDBG administration, or HOME administration.

With a CDBG allocation of $ 897,413, the City of Baldwin Park is allowed to allocate a maximum of 15%, or $ 134,611, in public services . This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the maximum 15% in public servic es towards the following activities : Church of the Redeemer ($13,000); Family Service Center ($24,000); BPPD Pride Platoon ($20,000); Youth Employment Program ($20,000); Graffiti Removal ($25,611); Domestic Violence Advocate ($22,000); and East SGV Coalition for the Homeless ($10,000).

CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20%, or $ 179,483, for CDBG administration activities. The City has allocated $171,983 for CDBG Administration and $7,500 to the Housing Rights Center, for a total of $179,483 is allowed to be allocated in FY 2023-24. The City has allocated this amount for the HOME Program Administration activity in the Annual Action Plan.

Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Home Improvement Grant
Prpgram
Citywide Housing
Preservation
Priority Housing
Needs
CDBG:
$50,000
Home Improvement Loan
Program
Citywide Housing
Preservation
Priority Housing
Needs
CDBG:
$100,000
Housing Rights Center Citywide Fair Housing
Services
Ensure Equal
Access to
Housing
Opportunities
CDBG:
$7,500
Community Enhancement
/Code Enforcement
Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Neighborhood
Services
Neighborhood
Services,
Community
Facilities
CDBG:
$150,000
Church of the Redeemer Food
Bank

Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$13,000
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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Family Service Center Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$24,000
BPPD Pride Platoon Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$20,000
Youth Employment Program Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$20,000
Graffiti Removal Program Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$25,611
Domestic Violence Advocate Citywide Special Needs
Services
Public Services
for Residents
with Special
Needs
CDBG:
$22,000
East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the Homeless
Citywide Homeless
Prevention
Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness
CDBG:
$10,000
HOME Program Administration Citywide Other -
Administration
Other -
Administration
HOME:
$30,748
CDBG Program Administration Citywide Other -
Administration
Other -
Administration
CDBG:
$171,983
Unallocated CDBG Funds Citywide Not Applicable Not Applicable CDBG:
$1,088,610
Unallocated HOME Funds Citywide Not Applicable Not Applicable HOME:
$1,989,010
Table 8 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

Based on the Strategic Plan, Baldwin Park is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding CDBG Program Administration) as well as 100 percent of its non -administrative HOME funds for program year 2023-24 projects and activities that benefit low - and moderate-income people.

Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in projects concerning Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities, and Infrastructure Improvements are FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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limited to low- and moderate-income areas while other projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele and are available citywide.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and oth er local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low -income people. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan to projects that provide additional affordable housing u nits, provide for the preservation of existing housing units, that provide services to low- and moderate-income people and those with special needs, and projects that prevent homelessness.

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AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information
1 Project
Name
Home Improvement Grant Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Housing Preservation
Needs
Addressed
Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description The City of Baldwin Park offers very low -income households and low-income senior citizens, and disabled/handicapped property owners grants up to $10,000 for essential home repairs.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.
2 Project
Name
Home Improvement Loan Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Housing Preservation
Needs
Addressed
Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $100,00
Description Deferred loans are also available up to $45,000 with a low 1% interest rate for substantial rehabilitation projects. For Moderate Income households, the City offers an amortized payment loan up to $45,000 at a low 3% interest rate.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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3 Project
Name
Housing Rights Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Fair Housing Services
Needs
Addressed
Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord -tenant mediation services. The Housing Rights Center will assist approximately 100 persons in FY 2023-24.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
The Housing Rights Center is located at 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010; however it is available to all Baldwin Park residents citywide.

Planned
Activities
Same as description.
4 Project
Name
Community Enhancement Program/Code Enforcement
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Neighborhood Services
Needs
Addressed
Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Enhance low-and moderate-income neighborhoods by inspecting approximately 800 units through community enhancement programs and other neighborhood services Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
The Baldwin Park Code Enforcement Program is administered from City Hall offices located at 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706; however, the program is implemented in the Code Enforcement Improvement Area bound by south of Ramona Boulevard, north of the I - 10 freeway, west of Merced Avenue, and e ast of Patriti Avenue/605 on -ramp. The Improvement Area encompasses the following Census Tracts and Block Groups:
• CT 4047.01 BG 1, 3, 4
• CT 4047.02 BG 2, 3
• CT 4048.01 BG 2, 3, 4
• CT 4048.02 BG 1, 2
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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5 Project
Name
Church of the Redeemer Food Bank
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description The Redeemer Food Program has been assisting the needs of low-income individuals and families in the community of Baldwin Park for nearly 30 years providing food baskets on a monthly basis and as needed. The food program serves more than 600 individuals and 500+ households each month. In addition, the team visits the homeless, delivers food to low - income areas, and those without transportation to the facility. In FY 2023-24, the Church of the Redeemer Food Bank will provide food baskets to 4,000 unduplicated persons.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
3739 Monterey Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
6 Project
Name
Family Service Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $24,000
Description The Family Service Center offers a variety of social service assistance to residents of Baldwin Park. The FCS is centrally located and is easily accessible to all the residents. The services offered at the FSC include, but are not limited to: medical access referrals, food bank referrals, emergency shelter vouchers, emergency food vouchers, employment counseling, homeless prevention referrals, mental health referrals, emergency transportation, case management referrals, tutoring and educational services assistance. Over 200 clients are assisted monthly at the center, many of which face severe economic hurdles. The FSC is committed to assisting those clients in need by identifying local resources and services available to them. In FY 2023- 24, the FSC will assist 600 unduplicated persons.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14305 Morgan Street, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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7 Project
Name
BPPD Pride Platoon
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description The PRIDE Program is specifically designed to deal with at-risk youth. It utilizes proactive and innovative techniques for positive redirection. Overseen by Baldwin Park police personnel , the program offers treatment, prevention, and disciplinary components to alter negative behavior. The PRIDE Program is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and community-based organizations, with law enforcement being the facilitator. The objective of the program is to identify problems within the family that have surfaced through juvenile delinquency. Juveniles with antisocial behavi or such as truancy, incorrigibility, minor law offenses, etc. may be considered for the program. 40 youth will be assisted through the PRIDE Program in FY 2023-24.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
8 Project
Name
Youth Employment Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $19,013
Description The Youth Employment Program provides summer job opportunities for low to moderate income youth ages 16 to 21 years old in the Baldwin Park community who need employment experience. Each student will receive approximately 115 -120 hours of work experience. The Program complements the City by acting as a feeder program for regular part-time positions.

The youth play a valuable role and benefit from this learning opportunity while they contribute to the daily operations of the City. In FY 2023-24, the Youth Employment Program anticipates benefitting 25 youth with this employment training program.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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9 Project
Name
Graffiti Removal Program
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $25,611
Description The Graffiti Removal Program will provide graffiti abatement services at public facilities in the city of Baldwin Park including at the City Civic Center, ARC Center, Morgan Park, Shyre Park, Hilda Solis Park (Teen Center/Skate Park), Barnes Pa rk, and Walnut Creek Nature Park.

Additionally, the Graffiti Removal Program will provide abatement services in low - and moderate-income areas alongside code enforcement activities. In FY 2023-24, approximately 250,000 square feet of graffiti from public and personal property (buildings, fences, etc.) will be removed.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
10 Project
Name
Domestic Violence Advocate
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Special Needs Services
Needs
Addressed
Public Services for Residents with Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $22,000
Description A Domestic Violence (DV) and Victim Advocate work hand in hand with Domestic Violence/Sexual Crimes detectives to provide emergency assistance to victims, guiding them as their cases go through the criminal justice system. The DV Advocate is a coordinator for police, health, social and shelter services available. The DV Advocate conducts on -going community outreach and education, providing services and training to police officers, detectives, schools, and other community groups. The DV Advocate receives a copy of every DV report and makes contact with each victim to provide counseling; support; court appointed group classes; accompany the victim to court; assistance with restraining orders; referral services to Project Sister, Choices, House of Ruth, Spirit Family Service Center, Baldwin Park Adult School, Department of Children and Family Services, and Department of Adult Services; and coordinates with the District Attorneys’ Victim Advocate. The funds requested will allow the Advocate to be staffed for 20 hours/week and will assist 250 persons in FY 2023-

24. Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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11 Project
Name
East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Homeless Prevention
Needs
Addressed
Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description The ESGV Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH) Program has three components: 1) The Emergency Assistance Center (EAC); 2) The Bridge Program, now operated in motels and maintains the goal of placing people into permanent housing , and 3) the Winter Shelter Program (WSP). The EAC is located in Hacienda Heights, is open Monday -Friday, and provides hot meals, lunches to go, showers, hygiene kits, clothing, transportation services, emergency shelter (motel vouchers for families), and referral services for those in need. The funds of this grant application are requested to support the services and staff of the EAC. In FY 2023-24, the ESGVCH will provide 300 persons with homeless services.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
12 Project
Name
HOME Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Other – Administration
Needs
Addressed
Other – Administration
Funding HOME: $30,748
Description The City may use up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation for the overall administration of the HOME Program. The City will use HOME funds to ensure the overall development, management, coordination (including coordination with Community Housing Development Organizations) and monitoring of all HOME-funded projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations of the HOME program.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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13 Project
Name
CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Other – Administration
Needs
Addressed
Other – Administration
Funding CDBG: $171,983
Description The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of the overall CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications, agreements and CDBG Service Area Resolution, (2) Coordination of all CDBG - funded capital improvement projects, (3) Coordination of the Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Monitoring of all CDBG projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, (5) Preparation of the Annual Ac tion Plan, and (6) Preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.
14 Project
Name
Unallocated HOME Funds
Target Area Not Applicable.

Goals
Supported
Not Applicable.

Needs
Addressed
Not Applicable.

Funding HOME: $1,989,010
Description The City may use unallocated HOME funds on an affordable housing project with a local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The City will extend gap financing to acquire and support construction or rehabilitation of affordable transitional or permanent rental housing. A project site is yet to be determined.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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15 Project
Name
Unallocated CDBG Funds
Target Area Not Applicable.

Goals
Supported
Not Applicable.

Needs
Addressed
Not Applicable.

Funding CDBG: $1,088,610
Description Unallocated CDBG funds are available for programming or eligible activities in FY 2023-24.

Target Date June 30, 2024
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

For projects that address Neighborhood Services and Community Facilities and Infrastructure goals, assistance is primarily directed to the low - and moderate-income areas of the City. The low- and moderate-income Census Tract map will be used by the City when making funding determinations using CDBG and HOME funds in order to address the areas with the highest priority needs.

Further, code enforcement (Community Enhancement) activities will be undertaken in the Community Enhancement Target Area to provide concentrated and coordinated efforts to improve overall housing, infrastructure, park, and facility conditions. The area is 100% low - to moderate-income and was selected based on the observance and experience with violations of the Baldwin Park Mun icipal Code and the Property Standards Ordinance. The effort to identify deteriorated geographical areas was undertaken to meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines in order to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for special code enforcement and preservation activities in deteriorating areas.

From this effort, staff identified a geographical area that met the criteria for a deteriorating area, as well as meeting the CDBG national objective of serving low- and moderate-income households.

The area is bound the south of Ramona Boulevard, north of the I -10 freeway, west of Merced Avenue, and east of Patriti Avenue/605 on -ramp. Located in the following census tracts, the Community Enhancement Target Area is comprised of 20,855 persons, 14,930, or 7 1.59%, of which are of low – moderate income.

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Community Enhancement Target Area
Total Population v. Low and Moderate-Income Population
2017 HUD Low Mod Income Summary Data

Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage 4047.01 BG 1 2,735 2,080 76.05%
4047.01 BG 3 530 390 73.58%
4047.01 BG 4 985 615 62.44%
4047.02 BG 1 3,380 2,385 70.56%
4047.02 BG 2 2,220 1,695 76.35%
4047.02 BG 3 650 405 62.31%
4048.01 BG 2 1,785 1,290 72.27%
4048.01 BG 3 1,840 1,395 75.82%
4048.01 BG 4 2,115 1,385 65.48%
4048.02 BG 1 2,265 1,820 80.35%
4048.02 BG 2 2,350 1,470 62.55%
TOTAL 20,855 14,930 71.59%

Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 96%
Low- and Moderate-Income Areas 0%
Community Enhancement Target Area 4%
Table 9- Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

All CDBG-funded public service programs and HOME -funded affordable housing projects will be available to eligible persons citywide. The City will also allocate CDBG funds to Graffiti Removal intended to alleviate blighted and deteriorating conditions in l ow- and moderate-income areas.

Code Enforcement will be concentrated in the Community Enhancement Target Area.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

Two high priority affordable housing needs are identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and two Strategic Plan goals are established to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City.

Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing
Based on evaluation of 2 009-2015 ACS and CHAS data in Tables 6 -11 of the Consolidated Plan , there is a high need for housing units affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 11,390 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 7,704 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing.

Additionally, 3,875 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for ho using. Of the 3,875 severely cost burdened households, 2,310 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 2,255 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.

The development of additional housing units affordable to low- and moderate -income households is rated as the highest priority need due to the number of severely cost burdened households in Baldwin Park. Additionally, responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey support the development of additional affordable housing units in Baldwin Park.

Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low - and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.

The age and condition of Baldwin Park’s housing stock is a n important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air- conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.

According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:

• 8,350 or 83 per cent of the 10,105 owner -occupied housing units in Baldwin Park were FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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built after 1950 or approximately 70 years ago
• Of the 10,105 owner-occupied units, 530 units or 5 percent were built since 2000 • 6,690 or 88 percent of the 7,565 renter-occupied housing units in Baldwin Park were built after 1950 or approximately 70 years ago
• 490 or 6.5 percent of the 7,565 renter-occupied housing units in Baldwin Park were built since 2000

The development of additional housing units affordable for low - and moderate -income households is rated as the highest priority need due to the number of severely cost burdened households in Baldwin Park. Additionally, responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey support the development of additional affordable ho using units in Baldwin Park.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total 0
Table 11- One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

The City has three affordable housing projects that were approved in the FY 2022 -23 Annual Action Plan. First, the City awarded $285,000 in HOME funds to invest with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity , to develop homeownership opportunities in Baldwin Park. On October 6, 2021, the Baldwin Park City Council approved an Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity to explore new home construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of existing homes, and/or substantial rehabilitation/critical home repairs for existing homeowners.

The agreement identified four funding sources up to $3,584,659 to develop homeownership housing including:
• Up to $2 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. • Up to $575,000 in Low/Mod funds.
• Up to $725,000 in Future Development Funds.
• Up to $285,659 in HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds.

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Then on February 16, 2022, the City Council approved an acquisition and rehab agreement in form only and authorized the City’s Chief Executive Officer and the City Attorney to carry out all future actions pertaining to a homeownership project. While a site is yet to be determined, the City hopes to commit the $285,000 in HOME funding to such a project in FY 2023-24.

Next, Cesar Chavez Foundation has requested $500,000 from the City of Baldwin Park to assist in the development of 57 units at 4109 and 4113 Downing Avenue and 14617, 14625, and 14637 Ramona Boulevard, Baldwin Park. The project will consist of 25 one -bedroom units, 15 two - bedroom units, and 17 three -bedroom units on the one -acre site. The projec t will be leverage with 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). With a HOME investment of $500,000, the City anticipates that three units could be designated as HOME-restricted.

Finally, Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) has also requested $500,000 in HOME funding from the City to help develop a site on the corner of Downing Avenue and Central Street. "Central Metro Place" will consist of 55 age restricted units (with one manager’s unit), onsite parking, an abundance of amenities and gardens all tail ored towards seniors and the aging population. The City anticipates at least three HOME units with a subsidy of $500,000.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The Baldwin Park Housing Authority (BPHA) was created and authorized under the State of California Housing Authority Law to develop and operate housing and housing programs for low- income families. The BPHA receives its funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the administration of the Section 8 tenant -based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance program for the cities of Baldwin Park, West Covina, El Monte, South El Monte, and Monrovia in the County of Los Angeles. The data presented below is for Baldwin Park.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

BPHA will continue to serve the needs of residents through public housing and Section 8 vouchers. The BPHA will maintain a leasing rate of 98% to 100% and will continue to provide as many households as possible with improved living conditions and ease cost burdens associated with housing. The BPHA will also c reate more flexible and portable housing opportunities by converting the Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s public ho using units to tenant -based voucher assistance. Finally, the BPHA will continue to provide forms and documents via its web portal to owners and tenants to increase the accessibility of information and streamline procedures with the goal of helping tenants and owners to comply with Section 8 rules and increase the availability of housing units.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

BPHA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagements. BPHA implemented the use of social media to improve and maximize the outreach to owners and tenants and inc rease the accessibility of information. Residents also maintain a resident advisory board.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

BPHA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.

Discussion

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make this possible.

BPHA administers Section 8 to provide rental assistance to low -income families, senior citizens, and disabled individuals. A total of 119 Baldwin Park households currently receive Section 8 vouchers from the Baldwin Park Housing Authority, including 38 that are elderly/disabled, 42 large families, and 77 small family households. Hispanics make up majority of the households receiving vouchers at 86%. The average monthly housing assistance payment is $1,134.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Baldwin Park supports the efforts of the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Los Angeles County. In alignment with this st rategy, the City will use CDBG funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Baldwin Park for low - and moderate -income residents.

The City will invest CDBG funds during the 2022-23 program year to address high priority needs identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan including preventing homelessness and providing public services to special needs populations.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The CoC and its partner agencies will continue to provide a continuum of programs ranging from outreach, access centers, emergency shelters, safe havens, transitional and permanent housing, and prevention. More specifically, LAHSA, the County’s CoC, will continue efforts in 2023-24 to add emergency and transitional shelter housing units through expedited construction or rehabilitation of facilities to accommodate homeless persons. These efforts were supplemented by the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count that occurred within Los Angeles County from February 22, 2022 through February 24, 2022 . According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the number of people experiencing homelessness rose just over 4% in Los Angeles County from 2020 counts. This wa s a stark difference from prior year increases such as a near 26% jump in homelessness from 2018 to 2020. LAHSA attributes the “flattening” of the homelessness curve to government programs that were in place during the pandemic that kept families and individuals housed which prevented further homelessness. Policies such as eviction moratoriums and programs such as rental assistance and economic stimulus grants could have played a vital role in preventing additional homelessness between 2020 and 2022.

For Baldwin Park specifically, the February 2022 PIT count enumerated 275 homeless individuals in the City including 102 sheltered persons, and 173 persons that were found to live in places not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodat ion for human beings, including a car, park, RV’s or campers, tents, makeshift shelters, or the street. The unsheltered FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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homeless count fell by 382 persons from 2020 when the count was 555 persons; however, the number of sheltered homeless grew from 0 in 2020 to 102 in 2022.

In FY 2023-24, the City of Baldwin Park will continue its partnership with the San Gabriel Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA), and other San Gabriel Valley cities to implement the Services to Supplement Existing Homeless Services Program. The program will address and supplement the existing gaps in the region’s homeless services system, with a focus on connecting hard -to-reach persons experiencing homelessness to health services and housing. The services will include:

• Street Outreach
• Housing Navigation
• Mental Health Support
• Case Management
• Homeless Prevention and Problem Solving
• Supportive Services

The program includes 12.2 full -time equivalent (FTE) specialized staff members wi thin three teams serving six cohorts of cities throughout the region. Each team will have two FTEs permanently assigned to serve their cohort with the remaining staff providing support to each team, depending on the needs of homeless individuals within the region.

Further, as identified in the City’s 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan , the City of Baldwin Park will continue to provide CDBG public service funds to the following organizations:

• East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless
• Domestic Violence Advocate
• Church of the Redeemer Food Bank

Support for these organizations will strive to reduce the effects or eliminate homelessness within the City and to provide public services for residents with special needs.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

In October 2018, the Baldwin Park City Council approved Resolution No. 2018-298 that declared a shelter crisis pursuant to SB 850 to the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (CoC). The City Council also authorized staff to collaborate with the Tri-City Cohort Partnership with the Cities of El Monte and South El Monte to implement homeless plans. The Cohort P artnership also submitted a grant application in accordance with the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and the Home for Good guidelines. Per the 2021 -2029 Housing Element, Baldwin Park will further implement recommendations from the Tri-City Cohort Homelessness Plan that began in 2021.

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transitional and supportive housing . To that end, the City has developed two tiny home communities in the City. Esperanza Villa, located at 14173 Garvey Avenue, assists 25 homeless individuals with three months of housing and supportive services to prepare them for more permanent housing. The second community, Serenity Homes , has 16 larger units to accommodate hous eholds up to three persons. This community, located at 13167 Garvey Avenue, offers six months of housing and supportive services. Case management, job training, mental health, substance abuse, food, and other services necessary to stabilize the tenants and get them ready for permanent housing are available to them.

The City also supports local nonprofit agencies that provide emergency rental assistance and transitional housing needs for homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless. To address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, the City supp orts the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless that provides transitional housing, emergency assistance and winter shelter assistance to homeless families or families at risk of homelessness.

Each year, the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition fo r the Homeless serves approximately 100 unduplicated people.

Additionally, the City supports Domestic Violence Advocate and the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, two organizations that provide emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence. These programs provide a number of services to include but not limited to supportive services for survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, batterer’s program, and anger management, and assistance in guiding victims through the criminal justice system.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shorteni ng the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City supports the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, which provides transitional housing, counseling and case management to families at ris k of homelessness. Each year, the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless serves hundreds of unduplicated people through its transitional housing program. When paired with financial counseling, career coaching and other available case management services, the agency makes certain that families are ready to succeed in their transition to permanent housing.

Furthermore, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -006 on February 16, 2022 which approved an agreement between the City of Baldwin Par k and the San Gabriel Valley Reg ional Housing Trust to provide homeless housing and related services to homeless families on city - owned property. The site will provide a minimum of 50 beds for homeless families for a two-year period under the Agreement. The site will provide case management services, meals, and FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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continuous security, in addition to necessary personal sanitation facilities.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health fa cilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs

The Los Angeles County CoC’s countywide protocols and procedures prevent people from being discharged from public and private institutions of care into homelessness. The protocols and procedures will help decrease the number of persons being discharged int o homelessness by at least 10 percent annually. Furthermore, the CoC coordinates with state and local agencies, and privately funded institutions of care to develop improved programs to assist at-risk persons with emergency financial assistance. Examples i nclude short -term utility, rent, childcare, and basic needs payment assistance. Additionally, the CoC supports pre -release planning for persons leaving state prisons and state mental health hospitals to prevent the release of persons to homelessness. Lastly, efforts are underway to improve resources to help youth aging out of foster care to transition to independence and to prevent them from falling into homelessness.

Baldwin Park strives to prevent homelessness in populations vulnerable or at risk of homelessness through the use of CDBG and HOME funds that offer housing vouchers, food programs, legal advocacy, and counseling services. As part of these efforts, the City approved an agreement on February 16, 2022, with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Hum anity, Inc. to implement an Acquisition and Rehabilitation Housing Program using HOME Investment Partnership Act Program Funds to create homeownership opportunities. Habitat for Humanity will bring purchase transactions before the City Council for approval to include such units in the program.

The City is also set to receive a special allocation of HOME funding as part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is slated to provide funding for emergency rental relief, development of affordabl e rental housing for homeless or those at risk of homelessness, and homeowner foreclosure prevention. Baldwin Park is slated to receive $1,128,365 in HOME -ARP funds that are being proposed to be used for tenant based rental assistance and supportive services for homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness.

The tenant based rental assistance coupled with supportive services will help low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction

A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirement s, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

The primary barriers to affordable housing in Baldwin Park are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds t he supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land us e controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

On October 29, 2021, the City submitted its 2021 -2029 Housing Element to the Cali fornia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review . During the Housing Element update process, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all appropriate and necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of additional future affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion. The Housing Element addresses the City’s provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The following policies in the City's 2021 -2029 Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulat ory and financial tools to be used by the City to remove any potential barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing:

Policy H2.1. Facilitate housing development of housing affordable to lower -income households by providing technical assistance, regulatory incentives and concessions, and financial resources, as funding permits . Explore options to ensure additional affordable housing production, such as an inclusionary housing ordinance.

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affordable to persons with disabilities, seniors, large families, female-headed households with children, and people experiencing homelessness.

Policy H2. 3. Establish partnerships with private developers and non -profit housing corporations to assist Baldwin Park in meeting its housing goals.

Policy H2. 5. Build open existing efforts to convert suitable hotels and motels to permanent affordable housing, continue to pursue opportunities to acquire suitable hotels and motels.

Policy H 3.1. Provide for a range of residential development types in Baldwin Park, including low density single -family homes, small lot single -family subdivisions, medium- density townhomes, and higher density apartments and condominiums.

Policy H4.1. Periodically rev iew City regulations, ordinances, departmental processing procedures, and residential fees related to rehabilitation and/or construction to assess their impact on housing costs, and revise as appropriate.

Policy H4.2. Utilize density bonuses , fee reducti ons, and other regulatory incentives, as available and appropriate, to minimize the effect of governmental constraints.

Policy H4.3. Continue to identify and promote processes and procedures that streamline residential development.

Policy H4.4. Monitor State and federal housing-related legislation, and update City plans, ordinances, and processes as appropriate to remove or reduce governmental constraints.

Policy H4.5. Facilitate coordination between lending institutions, the real estate and development community, and the City to better understand and address non - governmental constraints and facilitate production of affordable housing.

Policy H4.6. Eliminate zoning and other regulatory barriers to the placement and operation of housing facilities for the homeless and special needs populations in appropriate locations throughout the City.

In addition, the City identified the follow ing programs within the Housing Element to support affordable housing within its boundaries:

Program H1-2. Preservation of At-Risk Rental Housing
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units in the city to ensure compliance with deed restrictions. Additionally, the City will monitor housing projects to ensure long -term affordability and will work with property owners/managers to discuss preservation options. In the event that units convert to market rents, residents will be informed of other affordable housing programs available in the City.

Program H2-2. Affordable Housing Partners, Funding, and Resources Summary: The City will assist local nonprofit agencies in acquiring funding to facilitate the development of affordable housing . The City and the Housing Authority will engage in partnerships between developers and banks to meet their obligations for housing opportunities. The City will continue these efforts while coordinating with LACDA, other Los Angeles County agencies, state agencies, and federal agencies to leverage funding resources, educate the community, and enhance development opportunities.

Program H2-3. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Summary: The City will support additional Housing Choice Vouchers in the community and encourage rental property owners to rent to Voucher holders and register their units with the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. The City will continue to monitor Voucher program participation and provide information on the program, including any new legal requirements.

Program H3-1. Adequate Sites
Summary: The City will continue to provide appropriate land use designations and maintain an inventory of suitable sites for residential development , while continuing to track progress toward meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment by income level.

Program H3-3. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Summary: The City will promote the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a means of providing additional housing through adoption of an updated ADU Ordinance and revise the Ordinance as new legislation passes. The ADU permitting process will be monitored through the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with additional incentives or other strategies to ensure adequate sites.

Program H3-5. Replacement of Units on Sites
Summary: Require the replacement of units affordable to the same or lower income level as a condition of any development on a nonvacant site that had residential uses within the past five years.

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households and allows development at 30 units per acre, regardless of lot size.

Program H3-8. Hotel/Motel Conversions
Summary: The City will continue to pursue opportunities to acquire suitable hotels and motels to convert into permanent affordable housing.

Program H4-2. Lot Consolidation
Summary: The City will provide technical assistance for interested developers to consolidate lots which would allow for larger development sites . The City will target advertising of lot consolidation incentives and potential sites opportunities to existing property owners, and prospective mixed-used and affordable housing developers.

Program H4-4. Zoning Code Update
Summary: The City plans to conduct a comprehensive Zoning Code update to provide flexibility in development standards such as open space, parking, setbacks, and height limits through the Administrative Adjustment and Specif ic Plan processes. Additional updates to the Zoning Code seek to combine the Planned Development Overlay Zone and Small Lot Single Family Development Options; add reference to the California Housing Accountability Act Requirements; and adopt objective design standards.

Program H4-5. Density Bonus and Development Incentives
Summary: Revise the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with State Law and update as necessary while also exempt affordable housing projects from certain development fees. Addition ally, the City will provide, when possible, developer incentives such as expedited permit processing for affordable units.

Program H4-6. Expedite Project Review and Permitting Procedures Summary: The City will provide timely review of discretionary and non -discretionary residential development requests, periodically evaluate land development processing procedures, fast track permit processing for affordable projects, and inform the public of the new processes.

Program H4-7. Supportive and Transitional Housing
Summary: The City will update the Development Code to comply with AB 2162 (Supportive Housing Streamlining Act) and AB 101 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). Furthermore, the City will continue to allow the establishment of transit ional and supportive housing that function as residential uses while also prioritizing projects that include special needs housing or housing for extremely/very low -income households in the development application review process.

Program H4-8. Nongovernmental Constraints
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processes that can potentially lessen nongovernmental constraints.

Also, to address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of HOME funds for the development of 10 new affordable rental housing units during the five -year period and the rehabilitation and preservation of 20 existing affordable ho using units over the next five years. The City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources to facilitate affordable housing development. This strategy will increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

In the implementation of the 2023-24-23 Annual Action Plan, the City will continue to invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead -based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty - level families, develop institutional structure , and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

The City of Baldwin Park has also identified long-range strategies, activities, and funding sources to implement the goals in the areas of housing and community development services for the benefit of the residents.

• The City will continue to seek other resources and funding sources to address the biggest obstacle to meeting the com munity's underserved needs, which is the lack of funding and/or inadequate funding.
• The City will look for innovative and creative ways to make its delivery systems more comprehensive and will continue existing partnerships with both for -profit and not-for- profit organizations.
• The City has structured its use of HOME and CDBG funds to concentrate on affordable rental housing and rental rehabilitation programs.
• The City is currently addressing certain housing needs with federal funds such as availability, condition, and fair housing practices to prevent homelessness. • The City is also addressing community development needs with federal funds such as infrastructure, improving public facilities and code enforcement.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

In the implementation of the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, the City plans to invest HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable homeownership and rental housing and will use CDBG and HOME funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing through the City of Baldwin Park Home Improvement Grant and Loan Programs.

First, the City has authority to invest up to $285,000 on an acquisition/rehabilitat ion of homeownership housing project in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity.

While a site has not been selected yet, the City Council has already authorized agreements in form only to expedite a project when the opportunity presents itself.

The City will also be allocating $500,000 in HOME to both the Cesar Chavez Foundation and the Retirement Housing Foundation for development of affordable rental housing in Baldwin Park.

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With this level of HOME investment, at least three units a t each project will be restricted at HOME-rents during the affordability period of at least 20 years.

Finally , partnerships with the Tri-City Cohort Partnership and San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity will seek to develop affordable housing, includi ng the development of 12 units of affordable homes at 12779 Torch Street.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities:

• Notification
• Lead Hazard Evaluation
• Lead Hazard Reduction
• Ongoing Maintenance
• Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lea d Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead -based paint abatement is part of the City's Home Improvement Grant and Loan Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected, and is paid for through CDBG or HO ME funds, as appropriate.

To reduce lead -based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead -based paint hazard is present, the City or the City’s sub -grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases, defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and a batement if necessary, or abatement without testing.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

The 2020 US Census revealed that approximately 13% of residents within Baldwin Park fall below the poverty line. The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:

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• Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low - and moderate-income households.
• Supporting activities that preserve the supply of decent housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households.
• Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness.
• Supporting housing preservation programs that assure low-income households have a safe, decent, and appropriate place to live.
• Supporting public services for low - and moderate-income residents including those with special needs and those at -risk of homelessness offered by nonprofit organizations receiving CDBG funds.
• Promoting economic opportunity for low - and moderate -income residents who own microenterprise businesses (five or fewer employees) or who are starting a new microenterprise business.

In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally, in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, Cal Fresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide in dividuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

Finally, the City will fully comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which helps foster local economic development and individual self -sufficiency. This set of regulations require that to the greatest extent feasible, the City will provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low or very low -income residents in connection with housing and public construction projects.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The institutional delivery system in Baldwin Park is high -functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable community-based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Affordable housing development and preservation activities will be carried out by the Housing Division of the Community Development Department in partnership with housing developers and contractors. Public service activities will be carried out by nonprofit organizations and City Departments to achieve the Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan goals. The Housing Division and the Public Works Department will work together with contractors to implement public FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
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facility improvement projects.

As a key component, the City is developing and expanding institutional structure to meet underserved needs by funding a wide variety of services targeted to youth, seniors, special needs populations, and individuals or families at risk of homelessness with CDBG public service grants.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate- income residents in Baldwin Park. Participation in the Tri-City Cohort Partnership will aid in these actions to better leverage resources and service agencies with combined funding from Baldwin Park, El Monte, and South El Monte.

The City will also continue its partnership with the San Gabriel Council of Governments (SGVCOG), the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA), and other San Gabriel Valley cities, to implement the Services to Supplement Existing Homeless Services Program which offers:

• Street Outreach
• Housing Navigation
• Mental Health Support
• Case Management
• Homeless Prevention and Problem Solving
• And Supportive Services

Discussion
In the implementation of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction

The City of Baldwin Park participates in HUD's CDBG Program that is used for creating decent affordable housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. The new program year (2023-24) will begin on July 1, 2023. The FY 2023-24 CDBG allocation is $897,413.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies pr ogram income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
The City’s program income for
FY 2023-24 has been
programmed.

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan The City does not participate
in a Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Program.

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements The City does not receive any urban renewal settlement
funds.

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.

At this time, there have been
no additional grant funds
returned to the line of credit
for new activities or programs.

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities The City’s CDBG Program does not receive income from float-
funded activities.

Total Program Income Total Program Income
anticipated in FY 2023-24 is
$0.

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low to moderate income.
100%

The City’s CDBG Program will not have activities to fund in FY 2022-23 under Urgent Needs.

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

The City of Baldwin Park participates in HUD’s HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as homeowner rehabilitation and housing development. The 2023-24 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2023. The FY 2023-24 HOME allocation is $307,483.

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section

92.205 is as follows:

The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205.

The Residential Rehabilitation Program offers one percent interest deferred loans for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family. The loans are due and payable after 30 years.

Maximum loan amount is $45,000 and the after-rehab value of the house must be less than 95% of the area’s median purchase price. The loan does not include any provision for refinancing existing debt.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

In the past, the City of Baldwin Park offered a Housing Assistance program to low -income first-time homebuyers, entitled, the “Silent Second Program .” The Silent Second or "gap financing" program assisted homebuyers to purchase a home by filling in the affordability gap. The gap is defined as a difference between the purchase price of the home and the first mortgage plus a 1.5% down payment. Baldwin Par k's program offered a maximum second mortgage loan of $70,000.

The City uses recapture. All City loans are due and payable upon sale or transfer of the property; if the unit is no longer occupied by the homebuyer; if the homebuyer cashes out; or there becomes a maintenance problem with the property.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

See above.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

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find it necessary to allow refinancing to permit or continue affordability under §92.252. If so, the City will amend i ts Consolidated Plan to describe refinancing guidelines that include the following refinancing general guidelines:

a) Demonstrate the rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing.
b) Require review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestment in the property has not occurred, that the long -term needs of the project can be met and that the feasibility of serving the targeted population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated.
c) State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both.
d) Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer.
e) Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction-wide or limited to a specific geographic area.
f) State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insures by any Federal program, including CDBG.

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____8_____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Enrique Zaldivar, Chief Executive Officer
Manuel Carrillo, Director of Recreation and Community
Services
Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development
DATE: May 3, 2023
SUBJECT: Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3

SUMMARY
The purpose of this staff report is for City Council to consider supporting the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3 under the Los Angeles County and Weingart Foundation application.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the Mayor and City Council to provide a letter of support for the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3 under the Los Angeles County and Weingart Foundation application; and 2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to draft an Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to commemorate collaboration efforts; and 3) Approve a letter of intent to accompany the proposal to support the project with available vouchers under the Baldwin Park Housing Authority.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time.

BACKGROUND
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) announced the availability of approximately $736 million in Homekey funding to sustain and rapidly expand the inventory of housing for people experiencing homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases. Homekey is an opportunity for state, regional, and Local Public Entities to develop a broad range of housing types, including but not limited to hotels, motels, hostels, single- family homes and multifamily apartments, adult residential facilities, manufactured housing, and to convert commercial properties and other existing buildings to Permanent or Interim Housing for the Target Population. Of the $736 million in Homekey grant funds, $435 million is derived from the state's direct allocation of the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSFRF), which was established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) (Pub.L. No. 117- 2). In addition, $301 million is derived from the state's General Fund to supplement the acquisition of, and to provide initial operating subsidies for, Homekey sites.

In anticipation of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Homekey Round 3 in March 2023, the County of Los Angeles (County)

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hosted a series of efforts to prepare potential applicants for the available funds. On December 22, 2022, the County released the Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to entities interested in being co-applicants with the County. Those identified as qualified applicants through this solicitation had the opportunity to propose specific projects to the County and then to apply jointly with the County to Homekey Round 3. Furthermore, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, the County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative hosted a Vendor’s Conference to provide information and answer questions on the Homekey Round 3 Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) application process. As a result of these efforts, the County identified Weingart Foundation as a qualified partner to apply for a joint proposal for a proposed private hotel property in the City of Baldwin Park.

At the direction of City Council on April 5 , 2023, the City’s Homeless Team engaged in a robust approach to explore the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3. The team investigated directly applying to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Homekey Round 3 via the continuous, over the counter (OTC) basis from the release of the Homekey application on April 24, 2023, through July 28, 2023, or until the available funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. The City held a strategy meeting with all administrative personnel and multiple expert consultants to prepare for the application and inquire about support for a match and ongoing operation support from the County for the sustainability efforts for the project. Furthermore, the City met with the County of Los Angeles to discuss the potential for a collaborative application and was presented with an option to sign on as a co-applicant for the existing proposal or support the project in full and become a local partner as an alternative low-risk high reward approach to help maximize the local project application to HCD. Building on the lessons learned wit h local communities and the success of Homekey Rounds 1 and 2, which have enabled the County to develop more than 1,500 units of permanent and interim housing , the County is now preparing for Homekey Round 3 under an enhanced model to partner with Cities, Councils of Governments, and other key partners to explore local approaches to combatting homelessness across cities and the overall County.

At their May 2, 2023, regular meeting of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, the board considered the approval for the joint application by the County and Weingart Foundation to participate in the Homekey Round 3 Program. Furthermore, the County seeked to adopt resolution(s) authorizing and directing the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, or the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, to submit joint application(s) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in response to the Notice of Funding Availability, and jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in the amounts indicated in each authorizing resolution; if the application(s) are approved, authorize the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer or the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative to enter into, execute and deliver Standard Agreement(s) in a total amount not to exceed the amounts specified in each authorizing resolution, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from HCD and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto; and find that the proposed Projects are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (23-1734)
The City of Baldwin Park aims to work together with the County of Los Angeles and Weingart Foundation to develop a collaborative relationship to implement the project if funding is awarded. The City intends to seek approval to provide a letter of support for the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3 under the Los Angeles County and Weingart Foundation application; and 2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to draft an Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to commemorate collaboration efforts and exploration ; and 3) A pprove a letter of intent to accompany the proposal to support the project with available vouchers under the Baldwin Park Housing Authority . The City has expressed significant concerns surrounding the successful implementation of a Homekey site that can

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tailor to Baldwin Park’s resident needs. The County and Weingart Foundation have expressed their commitment to the Baldwin Park community to explore local preference model that aligns with a pipeline to permanently place eligible residents of our Tiny Homes and other people experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park. Below are the summary plans for project plan/construction, community engagement, and lease up opportunities.

Project Summary Plan / Initial Plan for Construction: Weingart Center Association plans to purchase the property and convert the Hotel into a high quality PSH Development. Based on our previous Homekey experience with Hotel to PSH conversions, they have developed a conversion plan focused on four key project areas, 1. Unit conversion, 2. Addition of common areas / amenities, 3. Site and security improvements / landscaping, 4. Code upgrades / general building repairs. Weingart Center Association (WCA) has drawn upon it’s significant Homekey experience, including lessons learned, (four Homekey projects) in selecting this site for PSH. Many of the benefits of this site are of increased importance for HK 3 vs. previous rounds, because the property will need to attract applicants who meet resident criteria and who are holding tenant -based vouchers. This property will be able to attract applicants holding tenant-based vouchers which will support a quick lease up, stabilization and high- quality long-term operations. Listed below are a few of the key factors that make this a high-quality site for a Homekey Hotel to PSH conversion in LA County HK 3.

Community Engagement: Weingart Center Association (WCA) believes that listening to, understanding, and implementing the perspectives of people in a community is critical to the development process and that a meaningful community engagement process results in better projects. For the Homekey Baldwin Park Project we will utilize the tried -and-true methods that WCA has developed while working on its numerous Permanent Supportive Housing Developments. Throughout this process WCA will reflexively respond to issues as they arise, making changes to our plans as necessary. Ultimately, WCA aims to proactively work with the community surrounding Homekey Baldwin Park to ensure the long- term viability and success of the Homekey Baldwin Park Project.

Target Population: The initial plan as presented in this proposal is that 50% of units will be targeted for Chronically Homeless households and 50% of units will be targeted for households that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Because it will be important to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness who are holding tenant -based vouchers, providing some flexibility in the target population will be important. If selected, WCA will work with County and City partners prior to applying to HCD, to further define characteristics of LA County tenant -based voucher holders experiencing homelessness and establish the final target population. It is expected that the final target population mix will need to balance chronically homeless units, whi ch maximize HCD subsidy at $200k per door, with non-chronically homeless units ($150k per door from HCD) to ensure ability to lease to tenant based voucher holders and achieve long-term financially stable operations.

Lease Up: All lease up activities will be conducted in accordance with funder requirements and through the LA CES program, including coordination with agencies providing tenant-based vouchers and people experiencing homelessness who have a tenant-based voucher. However, there are still opportunities for local outreach to ensure people experiencing homelessness in the area have an opportunity to obtain housing. The Outreach Team is committed to engaging community members through the marketing and lease up process, emphasizing housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in the neighborhood. Collaborations with tenant advocacy groups will strengthen outreach to income eligible Baldwin Park residents who are currently experiencing homelessness, at risk of losing their housing, or significantly under -housed. All potential applicants will be advised how

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and where to apply for an apartment at Homekey Baldwin Park. Outreach materials for this phase include, but are not limited to, presentations, flyers, application workshops, newspaper ads, and other standard marketing materials.

The above plan is a comprehensive Community Engagement Plan informed by WCA’s deep history engaging with communities surrounding our current and in progress developments. The buy-in from the community is critical to the success of Permanent Supportive Housing Developments and that their history performing engagement of this kind, serving the target community, and engaging with political and community leaders make them well suited to take on the development of Homekey Baldwin Park.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may elect not to support to the County of Los Angeles and Weingart Foundati on application to the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3

LEGAL REVIEW
No legal review is required.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3

2. Agenda Item 17 for the regular meeting of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, approving joint application by the County and Weingart Foundation to participate in the Homekey Round 3 Program.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 670
Sacramento, CA 95833
www.hcd.ca.gov
March 29, 2023
MEMORANDUM FOR: All Potential Applicants
FROM: Jennifer Seeger, Deputy Director
Division of State Financial Assistance
SUBJECT: Homekey Program
Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD/Department) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $736 million of Homekey Program (Homekey) grant funding through this Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Building on the success of both Project Roomkey and the first two rounds of Homekey, this significant investment continues a statewide effort to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness, and who are, thereby, disproportionately impacted by and at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases.

Of the $736 million in Homekey funding, $435 million is derived from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSFRF) established by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) (Public Law 117-2) and $301 million is State General Fund. The $301 million in State General Fund money is intended to supplement the acquisition of, and to provide initial operating subsidies for, Homekey sites to promote Project feasibility. This NOFA will be supplemented by a separate Homekey NOFA for approximately $75 million for tribes, targeted for release later in 2023. Projects receiving an award from the state's direct allocation of the federal ARPA must expend the funds within eight months of the date of award, pursuant to NOFA Section 204. The portion of a Project's award associated with State General Fund must be expended by June 30, 2026, pursuant to NOFA Section 204.

Due to the potential for program oversubscription, Eligible Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application as soon as possible. The Department will be accepting the applications on a continuous, over-the-counter (OTC) basis from the release of the Homekey application on April 24, 2023 through July 28, 2023, or until the available funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. Applicants must submit a complete application available on the Homekey website.

To receive information on the upcoming Homekey NOFA webinar and other updates, please subscribe to the Department’s Homelessness Prevention Programs listserv at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/contact-us/email-signup.

If you have any questions, please submit them to [email protected].

Homekey Program
Notice of Funding Availability, Round 3

Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
California Department of Housing and Community Development 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95833
Telephone: (916) 263-2771
Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/homekey

Homekey Program Email: [email protected]

March 29, 2023

4 Table of Contents

Article I – Program Overview ........................................................................................... 6 Section 100. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) ........................................................... 6 Section 101. Authorizing Legislation and Applicable Law .................................................. 6 Section 102. Program Timeline ............................................................................................. 7 Article II – Program Requirements .................................................................................. 8 Section 200. Eligible Applicants ............................................................................................ 8 Section 201. Eligible Uses ..................................................................................................... 9 Section 202. Eligible Projects .............................................................................................. 10 Section 203. Geographic Distribupretion and Allocations ................................................ 10 Section 204. Program Deadlines ......................................................................................... 14 Section 205. Maximum Grant Amounts and Capital Funding Match .............................. 14 Section 206. Operating Awards and Match........................................................................ 16 Section 207. Funding Limits ................................................................................................ 17 Section 208. Affordability Covenant .................................................................................... 18 Article III – Threshold and Scoring Criteria .................................................................... 19 Section 300. Threshold Requirements ............................................................................... 19 Section 301. Interim Housing Requirements ..................................................................... 29 Section 302. Single-Family Scattered Site Housing Requirements ............................... 31 Section 303. Other Requirements ....................................................................................... 31 Section 304. Application Scoring Criteria ........................................................................... 32 Article IV. Application Submission, Review, and Award Process .................................. 39 Section 400. Application Process and Submission ........................................................... 39 Section 401. Pre-Application Consultation and Technical Assistance ............................ 41 Section 402. Award Process ................................................................................................ 41 Section 403. Appeals ............................................................................................................ 41 Article V – Other Program Requirements ....................................................................... 42 Section 500. Article XXXIV .................................................................................................. 42 Section 501. Housing First ................................................................................................... 43 Section 502. Tenant and Participant Selection ................................................................... 43 Section 503. Participation in Statewide HDIS/HMIS ........................................................ 43 Section 504. Relocation........................................................................................................ 43 Section 505. Accessibility and Non-Discrimination ........................................................... 44 5 Section 506. Prevailing Wages ............................................................................................ 44 Section 507. Environmental Clearances ............................................................................ 45 Section 508. Land Use ......................................................................................................... 46 Section 509. State Requirements ....................................................................................... 46 Section 510. Grantee Liability ............................................................................................. 46 Article VI – Program Operations .................................................................................... 46 Section 600. Program Oversight ......................................................................................... 46 Section 601. Reporting ......................................................................................................... 47 Section 602. Disbursement of Grant Funds ....................................................................... 48 Section 603. Legal Documents ............................................................................................ 48 Section 604. Sales, Transfers, and Encumbrances .......................................................... 49 Section 605. Defaults and Grant Cancellations ................................................................. 49 Article VII – Definitions .................................................................................................. 50 Article VIII – Insurance Requirements ........................................................................... 57 Section 800. Insurance Requirements ................................................................................ 57 APPENDIX A: Capital Contributions to Projects* .......................................................... 60

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Article I – Program Overview

Section 100. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $736 million in Homekey funding to sustain and rapidly expand the inventory of housing for people experiencing homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness data showed Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) were overrepresented in the homelessness system. The pandemic made racial disparities more apparent, and communities are dealing with the additional disproportionate impact of illness and death among people experiencing homelessness. Homekey recognizes these impacts and encourages Eligible Applicants to examine disproportionate impacts in their own communities and to develop strategies to address these impacts.

Homekey is an opportunity for state, regional, and Local Public Entities to develop a broad range of housing types, including but not limited to hotels, motels, hostels, single- family homes and multifamily apartments, adult residential facilities, manufactured housing, and to convert commercial properties and other existing buildings to Permanent or Interim Housing for the Target Population.

Of the $736 million in Homekey grant funds, $435 million is derived from the state's direct allocation of the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSFRF), which was established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) (Pub.L. No. 117-2).

In addition, $301 million is derived from the state's General Fund to supplement the acquisition of, and to provide initial operating subsidies for, Homekey sites.

Section 101. Authorizing Legislation and Applicable Law

Assembly Bill No.140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) provided the statutory basis for Round 3 of the Homekey Program by adding section 50675.1.3 to the Health and Safety Code (HSC), and it exempted certain Round 3 Homekey Projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by adding section 50675.1.4 to the HSC. The statutory scheme includes new construction of dwelling units as an eligible use and establishes an allocation of funds for Projects serving Homeless Youth and Youth at Risk of Homelessness.

HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (e) states, “The Department of Housing and Community Development may adopt guidelines for the expenditure of the funds appropriated to the Department, and for the administration of this program. The guidelines shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.”

This NOFA serves as the Department’s guidelines for the expenditure of Homekey funds and the administration of the Homekey Program. As such, this NOFA establishes the terms, conditions, forms, procedures, and other mechanisms that the Department deems necessary to exercise its powers and to perform its duties pursuant to the Homekey Program. The matters set forth herein are regulatory mandates and are California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 7
adopted as regulations that have the dignity of statutes. (Ramirez v. Yosemite Water Company, Inc. (1999) 20 Cal. 4th 785, 799 [85 Cal.Rptr.2d 844].)

The Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the HSC), and as subsequently amended, is hereby incorporated by reference. In accordance with HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (d), in the event of a conflict between this NOFA and the MHP, the provisions of this NOFA are controlling.

The MHP Final Guidelines (MHP Guidelines), effective March 30, 2022, and as subsequently amended, are hereby incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict between any of this NOFA and the MHP Guidelines, the provisions of this NOFA are controlling.

The Uniform Multifamily Regulations (UMR) (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 8300 et seq.), effective November 15, 2017, and as subsequently amended, are hereby incorporated by reference, except to the extent that any UMR provision would be inconsistent with the provisions of this NOFA.

The Department will only amend this NOFA as necessary and in accordance with the Department's guideline authority pursuant to HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (e).

All other criteria and matters set forth within the NOFA shall also govern Tribal Entity applications submitted under this NOFA, unless and except to the extent expressly provided to the contrary by terms set forth within this NOFA and subject to any potential modification or waiver under or pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 1010 (Stats.2019, c. 660), which is set forth in HSC section 50406, subdivision (p).

Section 102. Program Timeline

Homekey funds will be available to Eligible Applicants on a continuous, OTC basis, rather than on a competitive basis. The following table summarizes the anticipated Homekey Program timeline.

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Table 1: Anticipated Timeline for Homekey Applications

NOFA release March 29, 2023
Application release April 24, 2023
Stakeholder webinar mid-April, 2023
Final application due date
July 28, 2023, or until funds
are exhausted, whichever
occurs first
Award announcements
Continuous, with individual awards
generally announced within 60 to 90
days of the Department’s receipt of a
complete and accurate application
and all required supplemental
documentation
Standard Agreements issued
Continuous, after award
announcement and the
Department’s receipt of required
information and documentation
needed to execute the Standard
Agreement
Disbursement of funds
Continuous after Standard
Agreement execution, satisfaction of
all conditions precedent to
disbursement, and completion of a
request for funds form.

Grantee Expenditure and
Program Report due, annually
for five years subsequent to
contract execution
Annually by January 31

The Department reserves the right to modify the projected timeline at any time.

Article II – Program Requirements

Section 200. Eligible Applicants

i. Cities, counties, cities and counties, and all other state, regional, and Local Public Entities, including councils of government, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional transportation planning agencies designated in Section 29532.1 of the Government Code; or

ii. Tribal Entities.

Tribal Entities are encouraged to apply for Homekey via a forthcoming Homekey Tribal Entity NOFA of approximately $75 million, to be released under separate cover later in 2023, that will be developed exclusively for and in consultation with tribes.

Each of the foregoing entities may apply independently, or each entity may apply jointly California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 9
with a nonprofit or for-profit corporation, a limited liability company (LLC), and/or a limited partnership (LP) as a Co-Applicant.

A special purpose entity may only have an ownership interest in a Homekey Project if it applied for that Project’s Homekey funding as a Co-Applicant. Section 8313.2 of the UMRs is applicable to special purpose entities that participate in the Homekey program.

The requirements set forth in this NOFA are subject to AB 1010 (Stats.2019, c. 660), which is set forth in HSC section 50406, subdivision (p). Accordingly, and pursuant to HSC section 50406, subdivision (p), (a) where the provisions of tribal law, tribal governance, tribal charter, or difference in Tribal Entity or legal structure would cause a violation or not satisfy the requirements of this NOFA, said requirements may be modified as necessary to ensure program compatibility; and (b) where provisions of tribal law, tribal governance, tribal charter, or difference in Tribal Entity legal structure or agency create minor inconsistencies (as determined by the Director of the Department or a duly authorized designee thereof) with the requirements set forth in this NOFA, the Department may waive said requirements, as deemed necessary, to avoid an unnecessary administrative burden. Matters set forth or otherwise provided for in this NOFA that may be modified or waived include, without limitation, threshold scoring requirements and any other matters set forth in HSC section 50406, subdivision (p)(2). tribal Applicants are accordingly encouraged to discuss any such potential modifications or waivers and their options in that regard at the pre-application consultation.

Section 201. Eligible Uses

Awarded funds must be used to provide housing for the Target Population of individuals and families experiencing Homelessness or who are At Risk of Homelessness and who are inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases. For Grantees utilizing HOME-ARP funds as match, the Target Population also includes individuals and families who are “Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking” and “Other Populations” as defined in HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Notice 21-10. With respect to the list of eligible uses below, an Eligible Applicant may choose to target Project Roomkey properties, or other, non-Project Roomkey properties. The list of eligible uses is as follows:

i. Acquisition or Rehabilitation, or acquisition and Rehabilitation, of motels, hotels, hostels, or other sites and assets, including apartments or homes, adult residential facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, manufactured housing, commercial properties, and other buildings with existing uses that could be converted to Permanent Housing or Interim Housing, subject to any limitations set forth in this NOFA, including those provided in Section 301.

ii. Master leasing of properties for non-congregate housing.

iii. Conversion of units from nonresidential to residential.

iv. New construction of dwelling units.

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v. The purchase of affordability covenants and restrictions for units.

vi. Relocation costs for individuals who are being displaced as a result of the Homekey Project.

vii. Capitalized operating subsidies for units purchased, converted, constructed, or altered with funds provided pursuant to HSC section 50675.1.3.

Section 202. Eligible Projects

The Department welcomes and will consider a variety of innovative housing solutions as eligible Projects. The following list of eligible Projects is not exhaustive.

i. Conversion of nonresidential structures to residential dwelling units.

ii. Conversion of commercially zoned structures, such as office or retail spaces, to residential dwelling units.

iii. Adult residential facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, manufactured housing, and other buildings with existing residential uses.

iv. Multifamily rental housing Projects.

v. Excess state-owned properties.

vi. Scattered site housing on multiple contiguous or non-contiguous sites is permitted as long as the resulting housing has common ownership, financing, and property management.

vii. Shared housing in a structure shared by two or more households, where each household is in a separate private bedroom that can be locked.

viii. Existing Homekey Assisted Units, previously awarded under Rounds 1 and 2 of Homekey funding, are ineligible for funding under this NOFA.

ix. The Homekey program is intended to support the development of housing units and will not fund congregate shelter. Other funding sources should be considered for congregate shelter types of Interim Housing.

Section 203. Geographic Distribution and Allocations

COVID-19 disproportionately impacts people who are experiencing or who are At Risk of Homelessness throughout California. As such, the Department would like to ensure jurisdictions throughout the state have an equitable opportunity to apply for Homekey funds to protect the health and safety of their most vulnerable residents.

To this end, the Department has divided the state into eight regions, as outlined in Table 2, below. The regions are largely aligned with the various Councils of Government California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 11
(COGs). As detailed in Table 3 below, each region has funding reserved. Each region's share of the Homekey allocation is calculated based on its proportionate share of persons experiencing homelessness as indicated by the sheltered and unsheltered 2021 Homeless Point-in-Time Counts (PIT), plus its proportionate share of Extremely Low Income (ELI) renter households that are paying more than 50 percent of their income for rent.

The Department will deploy unused funds from any undersubscribed region(s) to fund applications in the manner described in the Discretionary Reserve. The Department will also redeploy undersubscribed and unused funds, as specified at Section 400 of this NOFA.

Table 2: Homekey Geographic Distribution

Counties by Region
Los Angeles County San Joaquin
Valley Central Coast Balance of
State (Cont.)
Bay Area Fresno Monterey Lassen
Alameda Kern San Benito Mariposa
Contra Costa Kings San Luis
Obispo Mendocino
Marin Madera Santa Barbara Modoc
Napa Merced Santa Cruz Mono
San Francisco San Joaquin Balance of
State Nevada
San Mateo Stanislaus Alpine Plumas
Santa Clara Tulare Amador Shasta
Solano San Diego
County Butte Sierra
Sonoma Sacramento
Area Calaveras Siskiyou
Southern California El Dorado Colusa Tehama
Imperial Placer Del Norte Trinity
Orange Sacramento Glenn Tuolumne
Riverside Sutter Humboldt
San Bernardino Yolo Inyo
Ventura Yuba Lake
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Table 3: Estimated Homekey Geographic Allocations

Region Severely
Rent-
Burdened
ELI
2022 PIT
Count
Round 3
Allocation
Los Angeles
County
415,350 69,144 $211,813,531
Bay Area 199,165 38,118 $111,112,027
Southern CA 203,610 15,672 $68,783,638
San Joaquin
Valley
105,430 12,085 $43,252,159
Central Coast 37,165 8,113 $22,657,376
Sacramento
Area
70,340 12,379 $37,158,338
San Diego 95,570 8,427 $34,345,268
Balance of
State 32,265 7,583 $20,708,081
Totals 1,158,895 171,521 $549,830,418

Allocations

The $736 million in Homekey funds are allocated as follows:

Table 4: Homekey Funding Allocations

Total Homekey Round 3 NOFA $735,988,501
Total Geographic Allocation $549,830,418
Homeless Youth Allocation - 10% of NOFA $75,759,808
Discretionary Reserve - 10% of NOFA $73,598,850
Rural Target Allocation - 5% of NOFA $36,799,425

Homeless Youth Allocation

Pursuant to HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (c), the Department shall allocate not less than eight percent (8%) of the total Homekey funding appropriated for Projects serving Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness, as defined in 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 578.3. This NOFA allocates ten percent (10%) of the funding available in Round 3 to Homeless Youth Projects as set forth in Table 4.

Unless otherwise indicated, all scoring criteria and other NOFA provisions shall govern the allocation awards provided under this NOFA. Homekey Projects are not required to serve only Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness. Homekey Projects proposing to serve Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness, may also serve other qualifying members of the Target Population. At the close of the application period, any unused funds from this allocation shall be reallocated to the Discretionary Reserve and shall be subject to the prioritization methods therein.

Projects that meet the threshold requirements of Article III, as well as the following criteria, will be prioritized for Homeless Youth allocation funds:

• Have at least 25 percent (25%) of Assisted Units reserved for Homeless Youth or California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 13
Youth at Risk of Homelessness; (See Section 304, 3a for points awarded)

• Have jointly applied and/or partnered with a nonprofit corporation(s), including community-based organization(s), with at least three years of experience serving current or former Foster Youth, Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness; and (see Section 304, 2a-c for points awarded)

• Provide Supportive Services for Youth Assisted Units using a Positive Youth Development (PYD) model and trauma- informed care. Services may include, but are not limited to, case management, income supports, educational and employment counseling, life skills, legal assistance, health and wellness, and family connection services.

The Department will also award up to two (2) additional points in the application scoring to Projects that meet the following criteria:

• Site is within a one-mile radius of youth-centered amenities, such as community colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, employment programs, childcare centers for parenting youth, and community centers for youth (e.g., LGBTQ+ centers, drop-in youth centers). (See Section 304, 3e (viii) for potential points)

Rural Target Allocation

The Department will allocate five percent (5%) of the available Homekey Round 3 funding for Projects in Rural Area jurisdictions as set forth in HSC Section 50199.21. At the close of the application period, any unused funds from this allocation shall be reallocated to the Discretionary Reserve and shall be subject to the prioritization methods therein.

Discretionary Reserve

The Department will allocate ten percent (10%) of available funds for a Discretionary Reserve to address the following:

• Covering overages from other allocations, where there are funds available, but the funds are insufficient to fully fund the next eligible Project in the region or allocation. The Department may award up to $30 million in aggregate for this purpose at any point during the open application period.

• Funding single family home-scattered site Projects with a limit of four Projects in this Project type, up to $10 million each. The Department may make these awards at any point during the open application period. The $40 million will remain available for this purpose for any application submitted by June 30, 2023.

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• Funding high scoring Projects from oversubscribed regions. These awards will not be made until after the application period closes, to the extent funds are available.

Section 204. Program Deadlines

Homekey capital funds must be expended within eight months of the date of award. “Date of award” means the date on the award letter issued from the Department to the awardee. In order to account for the time between the award letter and fund disbursement, and the fact that Grantee payments to contractors are made in arrears, the Department may extend the eight (8) month expenditure deadline by up to seven (7) months, upon the request of the awardee. The request shall be submitted in electronic format on a form provided by the Department.

Awardees will be subject to the following deadlines:

1. Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and/or construction must be completed 12 months from the date of award letter;

2. Capital expenditure must be completed within eight (8) months, or up to 15 months from the date of award if requesting an expenditure deadline extension; and

3. Full occupancy must be achieved by 15 months from date of award letter.

The Department may, in its sole and absolute discretion, approve an extension of the acquisition, Rehabilitation, construction, and/or occupancy deadlines if the Grantee demonstrates, to the Department’s satisfaction, that the relevant delay is caused by reasonably unforeseeable events, conditions, or circumstances. Construction labor shortages and supply chain issues do not constitute reasonably unforeseeable events, conditions, or circumstances for purposes of an extension request.

Pursuant to 31 CFR part 35.5, the Department may reimburse eligible costs incurred beginning on March 3, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their options at the pre-application consultation.

All operating funds must be fully disbursed by the Department by June 30, 2025, and fully expended by the Grantee by no later than June 30, 2026.

Section 205. Maximum Grant Amounts and Capital Funding Match

Homekey will fund a maximum grant amount per door, pursuant to the conditions of this section, which includes both the acquisition cost and any needed Rehabilitation or new construction. The award will be the lower of the following: (1) the maximum grant amount; or (2) the sum of the acquisition amount and any additional construction or Rehabilitation expenses, as supported by an appraisal and such other reasonable documentation required by the Department. "Door" refers to units at the time of the acquisition, which may differ from the number of units that are available after a conversion California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 15
of the property. For those Projects that undergo a conversion, the number of units may need to be reduced in order to accommodate kitchenettes, additional bedrooms, space for Supportive Services and other amenities. For new construction and conversion of office, commercial, or other non- residential structures into residential dwelling units, Homekey will fund a maximum grant amount per completed Assisted Unit serving the Target Population, or an amount as supported by an appraisal, whichever is lower. “Assisted Unit” refers to units that are available after the construction or conversion of the property.

The Department will contribute a baseline amount per door, as outlined below, in whichever category is higher for the Assisted Unit. This baseline contribution does not require a local match.

Unit Size -- Baseline Capital Amounts:

i. Studio or one-bedroom units will receive a baseline amount of $150,000 per door;

ii. Two-bedroom units will receive a baseline amount of $175,000 per door; and

iii. Three-bedroom or larger units will receive a baseline amount of $200,000 per door.

Note that Homekey will fund “doors” based upon the number of units and unit size at the time of acquisition. In situations where units are combined to make larger units, awards will default to the number of doors and size of units at acquisition. In situations where multi- bedroom (two or more bedrooms) units at acquisition are divided into smaller unit sizes, awards will default to the number of doors and size of units with the lower baseline amount per door.

Sub-Populations Served -- Baseline Capital Amounts:

i. Assisted Units reserved for those experiencing Chronic Homelessness will receive a baseline amount of $200,000 per door.

ii. Assisted Units reserved for Homeless Youth or Youth at Risk of Homelessness will receive a baseline amount of $175,000 per door.

Additional Contribution Amount – Local Match

Beyond the applicable baseline amount, the Eligible Applicant may leverage a 1:1 local match to provide up to $100,000 in additional funds per door. For example, where the Applicant shows $100,000 in matching funds, the Department will fund no more than $250,000 for a 1-bedroom Assisted Unit, $275,000 for a 2-bedroom Assisted Unit, $300,000 for a 3+ bedroom Assisted Unit, $300,000 for an Assisted Unit serving those experiencing Chronic Homelessness, and $275,000 per door for an Assisted Unit serving Homeless Youth/Youth at Risk of Homelessness.

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Appendix A shows how maximum funding awards from Homekey vary with different per- door costs, unit types, and Applicant contribution levels.

For relocation costs, the Department will pay for one-half of the relocation cost per door in addition to the capital award. For example, if a Project includes $15,000 in relocation costs, then the Department will pay for $7,500 of that relocation cost.

For the purchase of affordability covenants and restrictions, and for master-leasing, the Department may size the award per door based on a recent market study within the past year which conforms to guidelines adopted by the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), and/or a rent roll, and/or other supporting documentation. For these uses, the maximum Homekey contribution per door shall not exceed the maximum amounts referenced in this section for acquisition, Rehabilitation, and new construction.

Section 206. Operating Awards and Match

i. Where an operating award is requested, the total amount of operating award per Assisted Unit is limited as follows:

a. Assisted Units reserved for those experiencing Chronic Homelessness, for Homeless Youth, or for Youth at Risk of Homelessness shall not exceed $1,400 per month; and

b. All other Assisted Units shall not exceed $1,000 per month.

ii. The total duration of the operating award (as described in i. above) is tied to the amount of the Applicant’s matching funds, and is limited as follows:

a. If Projects can demonstrate a commitment of three years of non- Homekey operating funds for Assisted Units, the Department will provide an operating award sized for two years.

b. If Projects can demonstrate a commitment of four or more years of non-Homekey operating funds for Assisted Units, the
Department will provide an operating award sized for three years.

iii. Operating awards are determined based on need, exclusive of any debt service. The amounts and durations referenced in (i) and (ii) above represent maximums.

iv. Operating awards may pay for a Project’s necessary, recurring Operating Expenses in an amount approved by the Department.

Qualifying expenses include utilities, maintenance, management fees, taxes, licenses, and Supportive Services costs, but not debt service or required reserve account deposits. Operating Expenses should be included in the Project’s submitted budget.

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evidencing why other subsidies, such as Project-based vouchers (PBVs), are not available. A letter template and a list of potential Homekey complementary funding can be found on the Homekey webpage.

vi. The Homekey-funded portion of the operating award must be disbursed by the Department by June 30, 2025 and expended by the Grantee by June 30, 2026, with the Grantee establishing a capitalized operating subsidy reserve and disbursing the funds as outlined in this NOFA. No extensions will be granted on the Grantee’s expenditure deadline for the operating award.

vii. Eligible Applicants are required to demonstrate a minimum five-year commitment to provide operating funds for the proposed Project. The first two years of operating funds may include an award from Homekey.

Operating match may be obtained from any source, including any federal, state, local, private, or philanthropic source. Applicants are encouraged to consider Project-based vouchers; Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Vouchers; Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions; Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) funding; Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding; and HOME-ARP funding. The preceding list of potential match sources is not exhaustive. Eligible Applicants will have an opportunity to discuss the match requirements and potential match sources during the pre-application consultation.

Additionally, the following requirements apply to operating match contributions:

viii. The Eligible Applicant must ensure the laws governing any funds to be used as matching contributions do not prohibit those funds from being used to match Homekey funds; and

ix. If the State General Funds are used to satisfy the matching requirements of another program, then funding from that program may not be used to fulfill the matching requirements of the Homekey program.

Section 207. Funding Limits

1. In addition to the capital funding limits and match requirements described in Section 205, and the Homekey operating award funding limits and match requirements described in Section 206, Round 3 will implement additional funding limits as follows:

a. Per Project Funding Limit: No more than $35 million in total Department sources may be used per Project. This per Project cap applies to Homekey Round 3 capital and operating funds, and to all Department sources of permanent loans for onsite development costs and operating costs. Grants from other Department programs are excluded from this per Project cap.

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i. At the sole discretion of the Director of the Department or the Director’s designee, per Project Funding Limit requests in excess of $35 million may be approved as an exemption to the Project funding limits, if the Projects uniquely advance state policy priorities, are high scoring, are located in high or highest resource areas as identified in the 2023 Opportunity Maps – Adopted January 2023, and/or are located in high-cost regions. Applicants asserting the Project is in a high-cost area shall provide data from HUD, the United States Census Bureau, or another authoritative source to validate the assertion. All exemption requests shall not exceed ten percent (10%) above the per Project Funding Limit.

To request an exemption, Applicants must submit justification at the time of application. The justification will be reviewed with the application package in accordance with Section 400. A form to request an exemption is available on the Homekey website.

If this exemption is approved, Applicants must submit
documentation of Department approval with any subsequent applications for other Department funding, when requested.

b. For single family home scattered-site Projects, the per Project funding limit is $10 million total. The Department will fund up to four (4) Projects in this Project type in the manner described in Section 302.

2. The Department’s Repeal of Stacking Prohibition of Multiple Department Funding Sources memo (Administrative Notice Number: 21-06), dated August 20, 2021, is hereby incorporated by this reference as if set forth in full herein, and it shall be applicable. Applicants must ensure that all Department funding sources in the Project are represented pursuant to the memo. Homekey awards shall not be layered with other Department funding sources in a manner that causes either the per unit or total Project funding to exceed the total development cost.

Section 208. Affordability Covenant

The Grantee shall duly encumber all Interim Housing Projects with a 30-year Affordability Covenant that (a) is recorded in first position against the Project real property for the benefit of the Department, (b) restricts the use, operation, occupancy, and affordability of the Project in accordance with all applicable requirements of this NOFA and all other Homekey Program Requirements, (c) incorporates the Homekey Program Requirements by reference, and (d) is otherwise in form and substance acceptable to the Department.

The Grantee shall duly encumber all Permanent Housing Projects with a 55-year Affordability Covenant that (a) is recorded in first position against the Project real property for the benefit of the state, regional, local, or tribal Grantee, (b) restricts the use, operation, occupancy, and affordability of the Project in accordance with all applicable requirements of this NOFA and all other Homekey Program California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 19
Requirements, (c) duly names the Department as a third party beneficiary with the right and privilege, but not the obligation, of enforcement thereof, (d) incorporates the Homekey Program Requirements by reference, and (e) is otherwise in form and substance acceptable to the Department. Permanent Housing Projects located on tribal trust land shall be duly encumbered with Affordability Covenants containing all of the terms listed above excepting that they shall have an initial term of 50 years to match the period of affordability restrictions under the Low- Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, commencing with the date of recordation of the Department’s Affordability Covenant.

Upon its execution, the Affordability Covenant shall be binding, effective, and enforceable against all successors, transferees, and assignees, and it shall continue in full force and effect for a period of not less than 55 years for Permanent Housing Projects (or 30 years for Interim Housing Projects) after a certificate of occupancy or its equivalent has been issued for the Project, or if no such certificate is issued, from the date of initial occupancy of the Project.

Article III – Threshold and Scoring Criteria

Section 300. Threshold Requirements

To be eligible to receive funding, all applications must meet the following requirements:

i. Applications may be submitted independently by an Eligible Applicant, as defined in Section 200 and Article VII. Alternatively, each of the foregoing Eligible Applicants may apply jointly with a Co-Applicant, as specified. No additions of Co-Applicants or special purpose entities will be considered subsequent to the date of application.

ii. Projects must serve persons qualifying as members of the Target Population.

iii. Applications must include a Project-specific Supportive Services plan, that shall be consistent with any representations made in the application, and it shall meet the program requirements. The Department in its sole discretion shall make the determination (1) if the Supportive Services plan is sufficiently complete to pass threshold and (2) if the Supportive Services plan and property management plan is compliant with Housing First and other evidence-based practices. Applications must include:

a. A description of the services to be offered, how frequently each service will be offered or provided depending on the nature of the service, who is anticipated to be providing the services, and the location, whether on or off-site, and general hours of availability of the services. Applicants must ensure that the Supportive Services are made available to Homekey tenants and participants in a manner that is voluntary, flexible and individualized, so Homekey tenants and participants may continue to engage with Supportive Services providers, even as the California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 20
intensity of services needed may change. Furthermore, access to or continued occupancy in housing cannot be conditioned on participation in services or on sobriety. Adaptability in the level of services should support tenant and participant engagement and housing retention.

i. The following Supportive Services shall be made available to Homekey tenants and participants based on tenant/participant need.

The lead service provider for the Project shall coordinate the provision of or referral to services needed by individual tenants and participants. The following required services can be provided onsite at the Project or offsite at another location easily accessible to tenants and participants:

1. Case management performed by a Case Manager, as defined in Article VIII. Definition below;

2. Peer support activities, including 24/7 telephone, online, or in- person support;

3. Mental health care, such as assessment, crisis counseling, individual and group therapy, and peer support groups;

4. Substance use services, such as treatment, relapse prevention, and peer support groups;

5. Support in linking to physical health care, including access to routine and preventive health and dental care, medication management, and wellness services;

6. Benefits counseling and advocacy, including assistance in accessing SSI/SSP, enrolling in Medi-Cal; and

7. Basic housing retention skills (such as unit maintenance and upkeep, cooking, laundry, and money management).

ii. The following Supportive Services are not required to be made available but are encouraged to be part of the Applicant’s Supportive Services plan.

1. Supportive Services for persons with co-occurring mental and physical disabilities or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders not listed above;

2. Recreational and social activities, including peer-led groups and events;

3. Educational services, including assessment, GED, school enrollment, assistance accessing higher education benefits and grants, and assistance in obtaining reasonable
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accommodations in the education process;

4. Employment services, such as supported employment, job readiness, job skills training, job placement, and retention services, or programs promoting volunteer opportunities for those unable to work, and

5. Obtaining access to other needed services, such as civil legal services, or access to food and clothing.

b. Description of the Target Population to be served, and identification of any additional subpopulation target or occupancy preference for the Homekey Project that the Applicant wishes to undertake beyond what is permitted under the Target Population requirements;

c. A tenant and participant engagement plan (i.e., plan to encourage voluntary tenant and participant participation in services as well as in community building, such as resident councils or similar forums) including a description of tenant/participant outreach, engagement and retention strategies to be used;

d. For services provided off-site, the plan must describe what public or private transportation options will be available to tenants and participants in order to provide them reasonable access to these services. Reasonable access is access that does not require walking more than one-half mile;

e. Description of how the Supportive Services will be culturally and linguistically competent for persons of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. This includes explaining how services will be provided to Homekey tenants and participants who do not speak English, or have other communication barriers, including sensory disabilities, and how communication among the services providers, the property manager and these tenants and participants will be facilitated;

f. A staffing plan with staffing levels sufficient to meet the needs of the Target Population. Where one or more of the Restricted Units are limited under Department Regulatory Agreements to occupancy by Chronically Homeless, services must be provided with a household to staffing ratio not exceeding 20 to 1. Where one or more of the Restricted Units are limited under Department Regulatory Agreements to occupancy by Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness, services must be provided with a household to staffing ratio not exceeding 15 to 1. Where one or more of the Restricted Units are limited under Department Regulatory Agreements to occupancy by Homeless persons with disabilities, services must be provided with a household to staffing ratio not exceeding 25 to 1. Where one or more of the Restricted Units are limited under Department Regulatory California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 22
Agreements to occupancy by other special needs populations, services must be provided with a household to staffing ratio not exceeding 40 to 1.

g. Estimated itemized budget, and sources of funding for services;

h. Identification of outcome measures to be tracked, description of the data to be collected for each measure, and explanation of the methods for data collection and entry. Sample forms may be requested by the Department; and

i. Other information needed by the Department to evaluate the Supportive Services to be offered consistent with the Program.

j. If a service provider has been selected, Commitment letter(s) or MOU(s) documenting how the complete development and
management team (which may include the Applicant, developer, property manager, lead service provider, etc.) are connected and will work together on the Project. (See Section 304, 2.c. for potential points)

k. Property management and tenant and participant selection policies submitted with the Homekey application will be evaluated for the following consistent with state Housing First requirements. These documents must identify, describe, and utilize Housing First and low-barrier tenant/participant selection processes that prioritizes those with the highest needs for available housing. The descriptions of the use of Housing First and tenant/participant selection in this Supportive Services plan must be consistent with the property management and
tenant/participant selection policies. Applicants should review the recently passed Assembly Bill No. 1991 (Chapter 645, Statutes of 2022) to inform the Project’s property management and tenant/participant selection policies. The property management and tenant/participant selection policies should address the following and be consistent with state Housing First
requirements, as well as other Homekey Program Requirements:

ii. Applicant eligibility and screening standards

iii. Confidentiality

iv. Substance abuse policy

v. Communication between property manager and Supportive Services staff

vi. Eviction policies and eviction prevention procedures

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vii. Process for assisting tenants and participants to apply for different forms of cash and non-cash benefits to aid the household in retaining their housing, if needed

viii. How potential tenants and participants and in place tenants and participants will be assisted in making reasonable
accommodation requests, in coordination with the services provider and persuasive to outside entities, such as Housing Authorities, to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to and can maintain housing

ix. Policies and practices to facilitate voluntary moving on strategies

x. Appeal and Grievance Procedures

iv. Applicants shall provide a written non-discrimination policy that complies with the requirements in Section 505.

v. Applications must include an overview of the plan and timeline for any required entitlements, permits, and environmental clearances. Eligible Applicants will have an opportunity to discuss their land use and environmental clearance plans, and related statutory authorities during the pre-application consultation.

vi. Applications must answer the following question: what specific actions will the Applicant take to ensure equitable access to housing and services for groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness in its jurisdiction, including racial, ethnic and LGBTQ+ groups? The response shall reference the latest Continuum of Care (CoC) HMIS demographics data to explain.

vii. Applications must provide a concise and reasonably detailed answer to the following question: how did the Applicant engage or will engage with the Target Population to inform the design of the Project operations and Supportive Services?

viii. The Grantee shall have site control of the property at the time of application, and such control shall not be contingent on the approval of any other party. The status and nature of the Grantee's title and interest in the property shall be subject to the Department's approval. Site control may be evidenced by one of the following:

a. Fee title, evidenced by a current title report (within 90 days of application) showing the Applicant holds fee title, or for tribal trust land, a title status report (TSR) or an attorney’s opinion regarding chain of title and current title status;

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that the terms and conditions of any proposed lease shall permit compliance with all program requirements;

c. A leasehold estate held by a Tribal Entity in federal tribal trust lands property, or a valid sublease thereof that has been or will be approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs;

d. An executed disposition and development agreement, or irrevocable offer of dedication to a public agency;

e. A sales contract, or other enforceable agreement for the acquisition of the property;

f. A letter of intent, executed by a sufficiently authorized signatory of the Eligible Applicant, that expressly represents to the Department, without condition or reservation, that, upon successful application, the Eligible Applicant shall purchase or otherwise acquire a sufficient legal interest in the property to accomplish the purpose of the award. The letter of intent must also be acknowledged by the party selling or otherwise conveying an interest in the subject property to the Eligible Applicant. If this form of evidence is relied upon at the time of application, the Department may impose additional milestones, in the Standard Agreement, regarding increased evidence of eventual site control closer to the likely close of escrow; or

g. Other forms of site control that give the Department assurance (equivalent to items a. through f. above) that the Applicant will be able to complete the Project in a timely manner and in accordance with all the Program's objectives and requirements.

h. For Applicants proposing sites that will require a use change for permanent housing, there should be a commitment and plan to facilitate or expedite those processes, so as to not delay expenditure and occupancy requirements.

ix. A preliminary title report for each site, dated within 15 days of the application submittal.

x. The Eligible Applicant or Co-Applicant applying for the Homekey funding is the entity that the Department relies upon for experience and capacity, and will control the Project during acquisition, development, and occupancy.

xi. A detailed development plan that supports acquisition of a site, completion of Rehabilitation or construction, occupancy, and fund expenditure before all program deadlines, factoring in entitlements, permits, procurement, potential construction delays and supply chain issues, and demonstrates evidence of strong organizational and financial capacity to develop the Project.

xii. Assisted Units and other units of the Project must meet all applicable state California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 25
and local building standards pertaining to rental housing and manufactured housing, including but not limited to requirements for minimum square footage, and requirements related to maintaining the Project in a safe and sanitary condition.

xiii. Applicants and Co-Applicants must be in good standing with the State of California and all agencies and departments thereof. By way of example and not limitation, an Applicant and Co-Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of California and must be in good standing with the California Secretary of State and the California Franchise Tax Board.

Applicants that are delinquent in meeting the material requirements of previous Department awards may, in the Department’s reasonable discretion, fail threshold review.

xiv. The Department will require Eligible Applicants to submit a complete application with all required documents. The Department reserves the right to request clarification of unclear or ambiguous statements made in an application and other supporting documents. The following items must be submitted with the application:

a. Completed application workbook with all worksheets and supplemental information completed;

b. Required documents from each Eligible Applicant and Co-Applicant as applicable, including but not limited to:

i. Executed resolutions attested to by a person other that the person identified as the authorized signatory. If there is more than one authorized signatory identified, state whether one or all signatories are required to submit and execute program documents. If the application is being signed by a designee of the authorized signatory, the Applicant must also submit a designee letter or other proof of signing authority;

ii. Payee Data Record or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) form;

iii. Evidence of tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Franchise Tax Board, if applicable;

iv. Signature block uploaded in Microsoft Word format;

v. Organizational chart that depicts the organizational structure of the entities in relation to the Applicants; and

vi. Organizational documents supporting the resolutions submitted with the application. The Department reserves the right to request additional documentation at any point to verify an entity’s authority and/or organizational structure.

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xv. Appraisal for all conversion, acquisition, and new construction uses as defined in Section 201. The appraisal must be in compliance with the Homekey requirements outlined in the Homekey Appraisal Guidance document on the Homekey website: Homekey 3.0 Appraisal Guidance.

xvi. All Projects seeking funding for Rehabilitation must submit the following:

a. Rehabilitation narrative of current condition of structure(s) and overall scope of work; and

b. Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) prepared by a qualified independent third-party contractor;

xvii. For Projects seeking funding for master leasing and purchase of affordability covenants, a market study prepared within the last year which conforms to TCAC guidelines, and/or a rent roll, and/or other supporting documentation noted in Section 205;

xviii. All Projects seeking funding for Rehabilitation and new construction are required to submit a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) which was prepared no earlier than 12 months prior to the application due date;

xix. Relocation Assistance Narrative. Applicant shall submit a concise, sufficiently detailed narrative to demonstrate its consideration of, and early engagement with, applicable relocation assistance laws and requirements.

This Relocation Assistance Narrative will be evaluated by the Department to determine whether a relocation plan is required by law or whether a certificate of no-relocation can be issued. The Relocation Assistance Narrative does not take the place of these two documents. Grantee shall submit either a relocation plan or a certificate of no-relocation as a condition of disbursement. See Section 504 for more information.

Applicant’s Relocation Assistance Narrative shall include or identify the following:

a. A diagrammatic sketch of the Project site.

b. Clear, high-resolution photographs of the Project site and all improvements thereon (e.g., buildings, parking lots, billboards).

c. The projected dates of any Homekey-funded acquisition, construction, Rehabilitation, demolition, or similar development activities at the Project site.

d. A description of any persons, businesses, or farm operations that will or may be displaced from the Project site by the foregoing development activities. Applicant shall specify whether any such displacement will be permanent or temporary.

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i. If no such displacement will occur, Applicant shall conclude the narrative by expressly confirming that Applicant’s eligible use(s) of the funds will not result in the displacement of any persons, businesses, or farm operations from the Project site.

ii. If such displacement will occur, Applicant shall further develop the narrative by including the additional elements set forth at (e) – (i) below.

e. A description and evidence of attempts made to maintain the tenure of existing residents that may qualify under the criteria for the Target Population.

f. A description of the aggregate relocation needs of the persons, businesses, or farm operations that will or may be displaced by the Homekey-funded activities.

g. A brief description of how those relocation needs will be met, as well as the Applicant’s projected timeline for fully meeting those needs, including the dates of planned notices to displaced persons, businesses, or farm operations.

h. An identification of the Applicant’s relocation consultant and/or relocation services provider in connection with the Project site.

Applicant shall also submit legible copies of its services contract or letter of intent with or to the relocation consultant and/or relocation services provider.

i. Applicant’s cost estimate (and associated funding strategy) for providing relocation assistance and benefits to the persons, businesses, or farm operations that will or may be displaced by the Homekey-funded activities.

xx. Enforceable Funding Commitments to cover operations and service costs with specific funding sources, including federal, state, local, private, or philanthropic sources, for the proposed Project for the first five (5) years, and a funding plan covering operations and services costs for ten (10) years thereafter, for a total operating budget of fifteen (15) years from the recordation of the Affordability Covenant. (See Section 304 1 (b) for potential points)

xxi. The Eligible Applicant or Co-Applicant shall demonstrate the following minimum experience and capacity requirements:

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a tenant or participant who qualifies as a member of the Target Population.

b. The property manager and Supportive Services provider shall have three or more years of experience serving persons of the Target Population. If a property manager or Supportive Services provider is not yet selected for the proposed Project, the Eligible Applicant shall certify that this requirement will be reflected in any future solicitation or memorandum of understanding.

c. Experience administering a Project in accordance with the core components of Housing First (Welfare & Institutions Code § 8255).

d. Current capacity to develop, own, and operate the proposed Project.

For purposes of satisfying this requirement, an Applicant has “capacity” if it has adequate staff, capital, assets, and other resources to efficiently meet the operational needs of the Project; to maintain the fiscal integrity of the Project; and to satisfy all legal requirements and obligations in connection with the Project. Evidence of capacity must be reasonably acceptable to the Department in form and substance.

xxii. One-for-one replacement of assisted housing

a. If the acquired housing or site is to be redeveloped/repositioned as part of the Local Public Entity's overall goal to address the needs of the Target Population and the community, the Applicant shall provide as part of the application a commitment to ensure one-for-one replacement of units.

b. If acquired units will be subsequently combined to add kitchens, create larger units, and/or create units with additional bedrooms, the Applicant will provide such information in the application and ensure an approximate equivalence of square footage available for the benefit of Project residents and participants.

c. If the target site is going to be demolished before any occupancy by the Target Population, no one-for-one replacement commitment needs to be provided. The unit mix will be evaluated based on the Project proposal.

d. The application shall include a site map indicating the original target housing location and all proposed housing location(s). If all proposed housing will be located within the neighborhood, no additional documentation is necessary. If replacement housing is proposed outside the target neighborhood, the application must also include a justification explaining why it is necessary to locate this replacement California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 29
housing outside the target neighborhood (i.e., offsite) and how doing so supports and enables the Target Population to maintain housing.

Section 301. Interim Housing Requirements

1. The Department will only consider an Interim Housing Project application if the Applicant demonstrates a need for Interim Housing in its Homekey application. The Department in its sole discretion may fail on threshold any Interim Housing Project application that does not sufficiently demonstrate a need, as described in this Section 301.

In addition to Section 300, Interim Housing Projects will also be evaluated on a demonstration of need for Interim Housing based on the following requirements:

i. The Eligible Applicant shall provide the following data:

a. The number of available shelter beds in Applicant’s jurisdiction.

b. The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the homeless PIT.

c. Shelter vacancy rate in the summer and winter months.

d. Percentage of exits from emergency shelters to Permanent Housing.

e. A plan to connect participants to Permanent Housing, describing the number and type of Permanent Housing opportunities, how the Project will leverage Supportive Services staff to navigate to Permanent Housing, and the funding plan to make connections to Permanent Housing.

ii. If the Eligible Applicant is entitled to apply directly to the HHAP program, then the Eligible Applicant shall provide a description of how the proposed Homekey Interim Housing Project aligns with the Local Homelessness Action Plan it submitted pursuant to HHAP Round 4, including the extent to which HHAP funding does not fully meet the need for Interim Housing.

iii. If the Eligible Applicant did not receive a direct funding allocation under HHAP, the Eligible Applicant shall describe how it has worked with HHAP recipients in the region and the Continuum of Care (CoC) to coordinate and align the proposed Homekey Project with the Local Homelessness Action Plan goals and strategies.

iv. If the Eligible Applicant is entitled to apply directly to the HHAP program, the Homekey application must also include the Eligible Applicant’s approved Local Homelessness Action Plan pursuant to HHAP Round 4, which clearly states the need for Interim Housing.

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2. Interim Housing Projects awarded Homekey funding pursuant to this NOFA may apply to convert to Permanent Housing in accordance with this section.

Approval to convert an Interim Housing Project to a Permanent Housing Project shall be within the Department’s sole and reasonable discretion.

Grantees shall meet the following requirements in order to convert Interim Housing Projects to Permanent Housing Projects:

i. The Project shall operate as an Interim Housing Project for a minimum of five (5) full years following the recordation of the Affordability Covenant referenced in Section 208 of this NOFA and prior to relocating participants to begin conversion to Permanent Housing.

ii. Any new special purpose entity with a proposed ownership interest in the converted Homekey Project must be already formed and approved by the Department.

iii. Submission of a Department-approved conversion plan, which must include the following:

a. Brief overview of conversion strategy, including the details of the Rehabilitation or construction (e.g., whether the conversion will involve an occupied Rehabilitation or a phased conversion),

b. Timeline for conversion, including estimated start and completion dates,

c. An identification of the supplemental sources of funding being used to complete the Rehabilitation or construction,

d. An identification of the Target Population to be served. If the Project was awarded additional points to serve specific subsets of the Target Population (such as Chronically Homeless, Homeless, Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness), then the specific Target Population and count must be maintained unless otherwise approved by the Department.

e. Planned number of units and amenities after conversion.

1. The number of post-conversion units must be greater than or equal to the number of pre-conversion units, or the post- conversion living space square footage must be greater than or equal to the pre-conversion living space square footage.

2. Post-conversion amenities must be greater than or equal to pre-conversion amenities (both in quality and in number).

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f. An acknowledgement of all applicable federal, state, and local relocation law.

Section 302. Single-Family Scattered Site Housing Requirements

As described in Section 203 and Section 207(1)(b), the Department may conditionally award up to four (4) single-family home scattered site housing Projects up to $10 million each to a single Applicant. Applicants for this Project type must meet all requirements identified in Section 300, and submit all documents required in the Application Upload Checklist with the following exceptions:

i. Eligible Projects under this Project type must meet the following threshold requirement, sixty (60) days from the date of the conditional award. Failure to meet this requirement will rescind the conditional award.

a. Evidence of site control, as defined in Section 300.

ii. Eligible Projects under this Project type must meet the following threshold requirements, ninety (90) days from the date of the conditional award.

Failure to meet these requirements will rescind the conditional award.

a. Relocation narrative, as defined in Section 300;

b. Appraisal, as noted in the Application Upload Checklist;

c. PNA or equivalent evidence of Rehabilitation costs, as noted in the Application Upload Checklist; and

d. Phase 1 ESA or equivalent, as noted in the Application Upload Checklist.

Section 303. Other Requirements

i. Homekey may fund all units in a Project or a portion of the units. If seeking Homekey funding for a portion of the units in a given Project, Applicants must identify committed sources for the non-Homekey units. The non-Homekey units are not required to serve the Homekey Target Population and may therefore be restricted at higher AMI levels, which may help promote Project feasibility.

a. If, at the time of acquisition, an existing tenant’s household income is at or below 50 percent AMI, but the tenant does not qualify as a member of the Target Population, the tenant may remain in place and the unit may still be funded by Homekey.

When, in the course of normal tenant turnover, the ineligible household moves from the unit, the unit shall thereafter be occupied by the Target Population. There should be no more than 49 percent of the Assisted Units that do not meet the Target Population at the time of acquisition. An existing California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 32
household who meets the Target Population definition or was a member of the Target Population at the time they moved into the property will not be counted towards the 49 percent cap.

Evidence confirming that existing tenants qualify as either at or below 50 percent AMI or Target Population will be required of the Applicant.

ii. At year 15 from the recordation of the Affordability Covenant, in circumstances where the Grantee has exhausted available operating funding and demonstrated to the Department that the Project is no longer feasible, the Department may approve an increase in income levels, to the minimum extent required for fiscal integrity, in five percent increments of Assisted Units up to 50 percent AMI.

iii. The Department reserves the right to set restrictions on the unit mix, rent levels, and other factors deemed necessary. To the maximum extent possible, these changes shall minimize the impact on the lowest income Project residents and shall be phased in as gradually as possible. If, following any increase in rents and income limits, or modification of Target Population occupancy requirements, new resources become available, or market demand changes, allowing reversion to the former income and rent limits or Target Population occupancy requirements, the Department may re- impose these income limits and rent limits or Target Population occupancy requirements, in whole or in part, subject to an analysis of Project feasibility.

iv. In addition to Section 300 above, Applicants purchasing affordability covenants and restrictions will also be evaluated on the following requirements:

a. The Grantees that purchase affordability covenants and restrictions for existing residential units shall restrict those units to individuals and families who are Homeless or who are At Risk of Homelessness, as defined in 24 CFR part 578.3. Such restriction shall run for 55 years.

v. In addition to Section 300 above, master leasing Projects will also be evaluated on the following requirements:

a. The Grantee shall provide a 15-year plan from the recordation of the Affordability Covenant to cover operations and service costs for the Project with specific funding sources
(government/philanthropic/private).

vi. The Grantee shall not, for the duration of this Agreement, sell, assign, transfer, or convey the Project, or any interest therein or portion thereof, without the express prior written approval of the Department.

Section 304. Application Scoring Criteria

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Applicants must score a minimum of 100 points to be eligible for funding. Scores will be based on the following:

Table 5: Homekey Application Scoring Criteria
Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria

1. Ability to secure
site and
demonstration of
sustained
operating
leverage

(Up to 70 Points)
a. Identification of the site suitable for development and evidence of site control, or a plan and timeline for obtaining site control along with other supporting evidence (e.g., letter of intent, an exclusive negotiating agreement, ground lease, etc.). NOTE: Sections 300- 303 of this NOFA further outline site control requirements related to specific Project type. (up to 20 points)

- Fee title/leasehold (20 points)
- Option agreement/sales contract (20 points)
- Exclusive negotiating agreement (15 points)
- Letter of intent (15 points)

b. Documented commitment of non-Homekey rental or operating subsidies that will be used to maintain the ongoing affordability of the Project. (up to 40 Points)

i. Applicant contribution of non-Homekey Enforceable Funding Commitments for operating subsidies, including, but not limited to, Project-based vouchers, VASH vouchers, Faircloth to RAD conversions, tenant-based vouchers, or locally funded rental assistance.

- One point five (1.5) points for each 5 percent increment of non-Homekey operating subsidies covering Operating
Expenses in the first 5 years of Project operations. (up to 30 points)

ii. The length and strength of non-Homekey operating funding leveraged to cover operating costs committed beyond the required five years of initial Project operations. Score is based on weighted commitment type, percentage of costs covered, and length of commitment.

- One (1) point for each year beyond the first five (5) years through year fifteen (15) of Project operations. (up to 10 points)

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Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria
Weighted Point Value by Type
Sustained source 1
Subsidy carried by the tenant or participant 0.5
Intent to pursue funding 0.25

c. For any Project where the average total cost per Assisted Unit is below the minimum baseline per door, one (1) point will be assigned for every $10,000 under the baseline amount. (up to 10 points)

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Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria

2. Experience and
Coordination
(Up to 40 points)
a. Demonstration of Applicant or member(s) of development team’s experience in development, ownership, or operation of a Project(s) similar in scope and size to the proposed Project.

NOTE: Sections 300-303 of this NOFA further outline threshold experience requirements.

- Five (5) points awarded for each additional Project
beyond the base threshold requirement (development,
ownership, or operation of affordable rental housing or interim Projects in the last ten (10) years serving at least one member of the Target Population). (up to 15 points)

b. Demonstration of service provider’s experience helping persons address barriers to housing stability and providing other support services, not necessarily within a housing Project. Service provider may be Applicant, or a member of the development team described in Applicant’s response to point category 2.c., below.

Service provider experience must be with the specific
population(s) housed within the Homekey units to count toward points in this section (e.g., families, singles, Homeless Youth, Chronically Homeless) and must describe how the Supportive Services are culturally and linguistically competent for persons of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. NOTE: Sections 300-303 of this NOFA further outline threshold experience requirements.

- 1 point awarded for each year of service experience, after 3 years. (up to 10 points)

c. Commitment letter(s) or MOU(s) documenting how the complete development and management team (which may include
Applicant, developer, property manager, lead service provider, etc.) are connected and will work together on the Project.

Applicants are encouraged to complete due diligence checklists to ensure all members of the team are aware of roles and
responsibilities. (up to 15 Points)

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Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria

3. Community
impact and site
selection
(Up to 76 points)
a. The Project serves specific sub-populations (20 points) - 25% or more of Assisted Units are reserved for those
experiencing Chronic Homelessness (20 points); OR
- 50% or more of Assisted Units are reserved for those
experiencing Homelessness (20 points); OR
- 25% or more of Assisted Units are reserved for Homeless Youth or Youth at Risk of Homelessness (20 points);

b. Assisted Units include units for large family housing types (10 points)

- At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the Assisted Units in the Project shall be three-bedroom or larger units, AND
- At least an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of the Assisted Units in the Project shall be two-bedroom or larger units, consistent with TCAC Regulations (4 CCR § 10325(g)(1)(A-I)), (10 points)

c. If proposed Project is Permanent, Applicant waives any potential accommodation by the Department to increase income limits at year 15 from the recordation of the Affordability Covenant, as described in Section 303 (ii). (up to 20 points)

- At least 25% of Assisted Units restricted (3 points)
- At least 50% of Assisted Units restricted (5 points)
- At least 75% of Assisted Units restricted (10 points) - 100% of Assisted Units restricted (20 points)

d. The extent to which the Project commits to being accessible to persons with disabilities. (up to 10 points)

- Exceeds the state and federal accessibility requirements set forth in Section 505, specifically providing a minimum of 15 percent of units with features accessible to persons with mobility disabilities, as defined in 24 C.F.R. Section 8.22 and the parallel ADAAG 2010 and CBC provisions; (5 points)

- A minimum of 10 percent of units with features accessible to persons with hearing or vision disabilities, as defined in 24 CFR Part 8.22 and the parallel ADAAG 2010 and CBC
Chapter 11B provisions. (5 points)

e. Site Selection (Up to 12 points; Up to 16 points for Rural Projects; Up to 15 Points for Youth Projects)

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Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria
i. The Project site is located within 1/2 mile of a bus rapid transit station, light rail station, commuter rail station, ferry terminal, bus station, or public bus stop OR the Project includes an alternative transportation service for residents (e.g., van or dial-a-ride service), if costs of obtaining and maintaining the van and its service are included in the budget and the
operating schedule is either on demand by tenants and
participants or a regular schedule is provided. (4 points)

The Project site is in proximity to essential services:

ii. Grocery store – a full-scale grocery store/supermarket where staples, fresh meat, and fresh produce are sold. (up to 2 points)

- within 1/2-mile radius of Project (2 points)
- within 1 mile radius of Project (1 point)
- within 1 mile radius for Projects in Rural Areas (2 points) - within 2 miles radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1 point)

NOTE: If applying for TCAC, it is advisable that the grocery store be at least 25,000 gross interior square feet.

iii. Health facility – a medical clinic with a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner on-site for a minimum of 40 hours each week, or hospital (not merely a private doctor’s office). (up to 1 point)

- within 1/2-mile radius of Project (1 point)
- within 1 mile radius of Project (1/2 point)
- within 1 mile radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1 point) - within 2 miles radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1/2 point)

A qualifying medical clinic must accept Medi-Cal payments, or Medicare payments, or Health Care for the Homeless, or have an equally comprehensive subsidy program for low-income patients;

iv. Library – a book-lending public library. (up to 1 point) - within 1/2-mile radius of Project (1 point)
- within 1 mile radius of Project (1/2 point)
- within 1 mile radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1 point) - within 2 miles radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1/2 point)

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Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria
v. Pharmacy – may be included in a grocery store or health facility. (up to 2 points)

- within 1/2-mile radius of Project (2 points)
- within 1 mile radius of Project (1 point)
- within 1 mile radius for Projects in Rural Areas (2 points)
- within 2 miles radius for Projects in Rural Areas (1 point)

vi. A public park or a community center accessible to the general public. (up to 1 point)

vii. High speed internet service, with a minimum average download speed of 25 megabits/second must be made
available to each Unit for a minimum of 15 years, free of charge to the tenants and participants, and available within six months of the Project’s placed-in-service date. Documentation of internet availability must be included in the application. (up to 2 points)

- 2 point
- 3 points for rural Projects

viii. For Projects with units serving Homeless Youth: community colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, employment programs, childcare centers for parenting youth, and/or community centers for youth (e.g., LGBTQ+ centers, drop-in youth centers). (up to 2 points)

- at least two amenities located within 1 mile radius of Project (2 points)

4. Relocation
Impacts
(Up to -20
points)
a. For any Project resulting in the permanent displacement of residents (not businesses or farm operations), as outlined below:

- The Project permanently displaces existing residents in 5% of total units. (- 5 points)

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In the event of program oversubscription, where Applicants have the same score and the same date and time stamp, the Department may consider additional criteria as a tiebreaker, including, but not limited to, cost-effectiveness, community impact, affirmatively furthering fair housing, innovative housing types, tenant and participant stability and proximity to transit, and services and amenities.

Negative Points Policy

The Department’s Negative Points Policy (Administrative Notice Number 2022-01), dated March 30, 2022 or as amended and in effect prior to the established application due date as published on the Department’s website and as updated herein, is hereby incorporated by this reference to the Homekey Round 3 NOFA as if set forth in full herein, and shall apply with equal force as all other provisions set forth herein. The Department shall implement the Negative Points Policy with reasonable and necessary discretion to advance Homekey policy and funding goals.

As a reminder, if an Applicant receives points in any of the scoring categories and subsequently fails to meet the deliverable, the Applicant may be subject to future negative points.

If the Applicant is subject to a negative points assessment based on the criteria outlined in the Department’s Negative Points Policy, the Department shall notify the Applicant in writing in an initial point score letter, and will provide an opportunity to appeal that negative points assessment pursuant to the appeals process as set forth in this NOFA.

Article IV. Application Submission, Review, and Award Process

Section 400. Application Process and Submission

For OTC funding, applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first-come, first- served basis at any time from the release of the application until July 28, 2023, or until the available funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. Funds are awarded to those Applicants that meet the minimum threshold criteria, including the minimum point score.

Homekey Round 3 application materials must be submitted electronically to the Department’s website.

Electronic Submission - Requirements for uploading the Homekey Round 3 application and required supporting documentation, including naming conventions, are described in Categories and
Maximum Point
Scores
Evaluation Criteria
- Applicants lose one point (up to an additional 15 points) for each additional percentage point of households
displaced out of total units.

5. Negative
Points
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the Homekey Round 3 application instructions/checklist tab. Applicants must upload all complete application materials to the Department’s website no later than 5:00 p.m.

Pacific Daylight Time on Friday July 28, 2023, to the extent that funds remain available at that time.

Application packages that are incomplete or that do not meet the filing requirements will not be considered for funding but may be amended and resubmitted. Applications must be on the Department’s forms and forms cannot be altered or modified by the Applicant.

Excel forms must be submitted in Excel format, not as a PDF document.

i. Applications will be prioritized as described in Section 203.

ii. The Department will evaluate applications for compliance with the minimum program requirements set forth in this NOFA.

iii. After each Applicant has been certified to meet the minimum program requirements, each Project must receive a minimum overall score of 100 points, as outlined in Section 304, to be considered for a funding award.

iv. Each Applicant and Co-Applicant shall submit an authorizing resolution that, in the Department’s reasonable determination, materially comports with the Program’s requirements and is legally sufficient. In addition, each Co-Applicant shall submit a complete set of its organizational documents (including any amendments thereto). The Department will not execute the Standard Agreement until it receives the foregoing documentation, as specified.

v. Applicant shall provide documentation of its ability to obtain the insurance coverages outlined in Article VIII of this NOFA.

vi. The application is a public record, which is available for public review pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).

After final Homekey awards have been issued, the Department may disclose any materials provided by the Applicant to any person making a request under the CPRA. The Department cautions Applicants to use discretion in providing information not specifically requested, including but not limited to, bank account numbers, personal phone numbers, and home addresses. By providing this information to the Department, the Applicant is waiving any claim of confidentiality and consents to the disclosure of submitted material upon request.

vii. The Department reserves the right to do the following:

a. Score an application as submitted even if information is missing from the application;

b. Request clarification of unclear or ambiguous statements made in an application or request additional clarifying documentation or information; and

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c. Upon the final application due date or the date when funds are exhausted, whichever is earlier, deploy unused funds from an undersubscribed allocation to fund other Eligible Applicants for other subsets of the Target Population.

viii. The Department will review, and score based on information provided in the application. If there is a significant departure from the application after a Project has been awarded, the Department may re-evaluate the Project’s score, reduce the grant amount, or assign negative points to the Applicant.

Section 401. Pre-Application Consultation and Technical Assistance

The Department requires all Applicants to engage in a pre-application Project survey prior to applying. The survey will allow the prospective Applicant to provide basic information about the proposed Project, along with other applicable programmatic considerations, including those related to site acquisition; the CEQA, land use and land entitlements; CoC coordination and services partnerships; and long-term financing approaches. Based on the information provided in the pre-application survey, the Department may require a pre-application consultation to further discuss the details of the Project. Applicants will also be able to request a pre-application consultation using the pre-application survey if they would like to meet with Homekey program staff to consult prior to applying. Information on when pre-application consultations will be available will be posted on the Homekey website.

Section 402. Award Process

The Department will send an award letter to the successful Applicant. Funds will be disbursed after the Standard Agreement has been fully executed and approved by the Department unless the Standard Agreement specifies conditions precedent to disbursement.

Please see Section 102 for further details on Standard Agreement and fund disbursement timelines.

The Department may issue Homekey acquisition funds directly to an escrow company that has been approved by the Department if the full award is toward acquisition. The Applicant shall identify the name and address of the escrow company, the name of the escrow officer, the escrow number, and any other information requested by the Department.

Section 403. Appeals

1. Basis of Appeals.
i. Applicants may appeal the Department’s written determination that an application is incomplete, has failed threshold review, or has otherwise been determined to provide an insufficient basis for an award.

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relating to another Applicant’s application (e.g., eligibility, award).

iii. Any request to appeal the Department’s decision regarding an application shall be reviewed for compliance with this NOFA. All decisions rendered shall be made by the Director or his/her designee.

The decision shall be final, binding, and conclusive, and shall constitute the final action of the Department.

iv. The appeal process provided herein applies solely to decisions of the Department made pursuant to this NOFA.

2. Appeal Process and Deadlines.

i. Process: To file an appeal, Applicants must submit to the Department, by the deadline set forth below, a written appeal which states all relevant facts, arguments, and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Furthermore, the Applicant must provide a detailed reference to the area or areas of the application that provide clarification and substantiation for the basis of the appeal. No new or additional information will be considered if this information would result in a competitive advantage to an Applicant. Once the written appeal is submitted to the Department, no further information or materials will be accepted or considered thereafter. Appeals are to be submitted to the Department at [email protected] according to the deadline set forth in the Department’s review letter.

ii. Filing Deadline: Appeals must be received by the Department no later than five (5) business days from the date of the Department’s threshold review, or initial score letter, as applicable, representing the Department’s decision in response to the application.

3. Decision.

Any request to appeal the Department’s decision regarding an application shall be reviewed for compliance with this NOFA. All decisions rendered shall be final, binding, and conclusive, and shall constitute the final action of the Department.

Article V – Other Program Requirements

Section 500. Article XXXIV

Per HSC Section 37001, subdivision (h)(5), article XXXIV, section 1 of the California Constitution (Article XXXIV) is not applicable to development that consists of the acquisition, Rehabilitation, reconstruction, alterations work, new construction, or any combination thereof, of lodging facilities or dwelling units using moneys received from the CSFRF established by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) (Public Law 117-2). As such, Article XXXIV is not applicable to Homekey-funded development.

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Section 501. Housing First

The Eligible Applicant shall certify to employ the core components of Housing First, as set forth at Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255, subdivision (b), in its property management and tenant and participant selection practices. Projects shall accept tenants and participants regardless of sobriety, participation in services or treatment, history of incarceration, credit history, or history of eviction in accordance with practices permitted pursuant to Housing First practices, including local Coordinated Entry System prioritization protocols, or other federal or state Project funding sources.

Section 502. Tenant and Participant Selection

Referrals to Homekey Assisted Units shall be made through the local Coordinated Entry System (CES) or another comparable prioritization system based on greatest need. All referral protocols for Homekey Assisted Units must be developed in collaboration with the local CoC and implemented consistent with the requirements set forth in this NOFA.

CoC collaboration in Project and Supportive Services design is also strongly encouraged to help target and serve greatest need populations. If referrals will be made using a prioritization system other than CES, the Applicant must describe the plan for tenant and participant selection, and it shall be reasonably detailed and comprehensive, as determined by the Department in its sole and absolute discretion. For Grantees utilizing HOME-ARP funds as match, this includes descriptions of any systems that are consistent with HOME-ARP referral methods as described in HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Notice 21-10.

Section 503. Participation in Statewide HDIS/HMIS

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 977 (Statutes of 2021-22), Grantees who have been awarded Department funding under the Homekey program must enter Universal and Common Data Elements as defined by HUD on the individuals and families served into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), for Projects that will have completed permanent conversion of Department funds effective January 1, 2023, and later.

Section 504. Relocation

In addition to the Relocation Assistance Narrative required in Section 300 xix. submitted at the time of application, before the Homekey award will be disbursed, Grantee must submit either:

a. A Department-approved relocation plan; or

b. A Department-issued Certification Regarding Non-Application of Relocation Benefits and Indemnification Agreement (certificate of no-relocation), which has been duly executed and approved by the Department.

Grantee must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local relocation law.

Pursuant to relocation law, a Grantee must have a relocation plan prior to proceeding with any phase of a Project or other activity that will result in the displacement of persons, businesses, or farm operations. To ensure that displaced persons and entities California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 44
do not suffer a disproportionate impact as a result of Projects which benefit the public, all notices to vacate and relocation services must be provided to them in accordance with applicable law.

The Department will identify its form, substance, and submittal requirements for these relocation documents in the Homekey application materials. Where the Grantee’s activities will or may result in displacement, the Grantee’s development budget shall include enough funds to pay all costs of relocation benefits and assistance. Any modifications to the foregoing process requirements must be approved in advance by the Department in writing.

Section 505. Accessibility and Non-Discrimination

All developments shall adhere to the accessibility requirements set forth in California Building Code Chapter 11A and 11B and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II. In addition, developments shall adhere to either the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), 24 C.F.R. Part 8, or HUD's modified version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Alternative 2010 ADAS), HUD-2014-0042-0001, 79 F.R. 29671 (5/27/14) (commonly referred to as "the Alternative Standards" or "HUD Deeming Memo"). Accessible units shall, to the maximum extent feasible and subject to reasonable health and safety requirements, be distributed throughout the Project and be available in a sufficient range of sizes and amenities consistent with 24 CFR part 8.26.

Grantees shall adopt a written non-discrimination policy requiring that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, age, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, primary language, immigration status (except where explicitly prohibited by federal law), arbitrary characteristics, and all other classes of individuals protected from discrimination under federal or state fair housing laws, individuals perceived to be a member of any of the preceding classes, or any individual or person associated with any of the preceding classes be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with program funds made available pursuant to this NOFA.

Grantees shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Government Code section 11135, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all regulations promulgated pursuant to those statutes, including 24 CFR Part 100, 24 CFR Part 8, and 28 CFR Part 35.

Section 506. Prevailing Wages

Applicant's contemplated use of Homekey funds is subject to California's prevailing wage law (Lab. Code, § 1720 et seq.). Applicant is urged to seek professional legal advice about the law's requirements. Prior to disbursing the Homekey funds, the Department will require a certification of compliance with California's prevailing wage law, as well as all applicable federal prevailing wage law. The certification must verify that prevailing wages have been or will be paid, and that labor records will be maintained and made available to any enforcement agency upon request. The certification must be signed by California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 45
the general contractor(s) and the Grantee.

Section 507. Environmental Clearances

The Department encourages Eligible Applicants to fully engage with the Department’s technical assistance and to consider the CEQA exemption set forth at HSC section 50675.1.4 and the provision for land use consistency and conformity set forth at HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (i).

Applicants should consult with their counsel for legal advice in construing application of the foregoing exemptions to their Project. It is entirely within an Applicant’s discretion to determine whether to use the statutory CEQA exemption, whether the exemption applies to the Applicant’s proposed activity, or whether some other mechanism applies and could be used to satisfy obligations under CEQA.

Applicants must provide National Environmental Clearance Act (NEPA) clearance, as applicable. According to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Grantees must consider environmental impacts early in the planning process before decisions are made, and actions are taken. The Project must assess environmental impacts if a Project has applied for HUD assistance (HOME, CDBG, PBVs, Choice Neighborhoods Grant, ShelterCare Plus, etc.). HUD’s regulations prohibit grant recipients and their partners/contractors from committing or spending HUD or non-HUD funds on an activity that could limit the choice of reasonable alternatives before completing the environmental review process. The prohibition of choice-limiting actions does not apply to commitments of non-federal funds before the Project has applied for HUD funding.

When an application is submitted for a federal grant/loan, all activity must stop until the environmental review process is complete.

There is no flexibility or waiver of NEPA environmental review requirements. The Project must receive an Authority to Use Grant Funds (AUGF) before the Project proceeds with the acquisition or physical activities, including non-HUD-funded activities.

A choice-limiting action can result in a violation that jeopardizes HUD funding for the Project.

The prohibition on choice-limiting actions prohibits physical activity, including acquisition, Rehabilitation, and construction, as well as contracting for or committing to any of these actions before completion of the environmental review. Some examples of choice-limiting actions are:

• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Demolition
• Site improvements (including site clearance/grubbing) • Leases or Transfers
• Entering into contracts such as construction bidding
• A change in Project conditions or unexpected conditions arise

Choice-Limiting Actions are not:

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• Plans or designs
• Activities necessary to support an application for federal, state, tribal, or local permits
• Option agreement on a proposed property (make sure that the contract is contingent on environmental review clearance and don’t close escrow before the review process is complete)

The Department does not determine which Projects will require NEPA clearance.

Applicants shall provide the Department a status of any required NEPA review at the time of application.

For more information, visit the HUD Exchange, review the Department’s CDBG-DR Environmental Review guidance, or contact the Department’s Environmental Services Team at [email protected].

Section 508. Land Use

Pursuant to HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (i), Homekey Projects “shall be deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard, or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local or otherwise, and allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or any other discretionary reviews or approvals.”

Section 509. State Requirements

All Assisted Units and other Units of the Projects must meet all applicable state and local requirements pertaining to rental housing, including but not limited to, requirements for minimum square footage, and requirements related to maintaining the property in a safe and sanitary condition.

Section 510. Grantee Liability

All entities in the Grantee structure (to include the Eligible Applicant, any Co-Applicants, and any other entities added to the ownership structure of the Project pursuant to [Section 303 vi.] of this NOFA) shall be bound by the Homekey Program Requirements; and shall remain jointly and severally liable to the Department for performance under the Standard Agreement and for compliance with all Homekey Program Requirements.

This provision shall remain applicable notwithstanding any Department-approved transfer or assignment of interest, or any designation of a third party for the undertaking of all or any part of the Scope of Work in the Standard Agreement.

Article VI – Program Operations

Section 600. Program Oversight

As specified by the Department and upon request, Grantees shall provide progress reports in connection with the development plan and any updates to the timeline for completion of the Project. The development plan should include the Project's completion milestones and any updates or substantial changes.

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Grantees shall promptly notify the Department upon any changes in Grantee organization, authorization, or capacity.

Section 601. Reporting

Grantees shall submit an annual Homekey program and expenditure report to the Department for five years following Standard Agreement execution. The report will be due no later than January 31 for the prior calendar year of January 1 to December 31.

The report shall be in such form and contain such information as required by the Department in its sole and absolute discretion. At minimum, the report shall include the following data:

i. The amount of funds expended for the Project.

ii. The location of any properties for which the funds are used.

iii. The number and bed size of habitable housing units produced, or planned to be produced, using the funds.

iv. The number and demographics of individuals housed, or likely to be housed, using the funds.

v. The racial and ethnic composition of the tenants and participants assisted.

vi. The number of units, and the location of those units, for which operating subsidies have been, or are planned to be, capitalized using the funds.

vii. Detail of Supportive Services offered to tenants and participants.

viii. The number and demographics of tenants and participants who moved out of the Project and whether the move was voluntary or involuntary. The data shall detail the reason for the move and include returns to homelessness and engagement with voluntary moving on strategies.

ix. Any lessons learned from the use of the funds.

x. The proposed development vision that identifies the financial and regulatory mechanisms to be used to maintain the long-term affordability of the Project.

xi. The progress and status in securing any required entitlements, permits, environmental clearances.

xii. The proposed timeline for the completion of the Project.

If a Project received an operating award, Grantees shall also report their operating expenditures in the annual report.

In addition to the foregoing, the Grantee shall submit to the Department such periodic California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 48
reports, updates, and information as deem necessary by the Department to monitor compliance and/or perform program evaluation. Any requested data or information shall be submitted in electronic format on a form provided by the Department.

The Grantee shall ensure that the expenditure of Homekey funds is consistent with the requirements of the Program. The Department shall monitor the expenditures to ensure that those expenditures comply with this NOFA.

The Department may request the repayment of funds or pursue any other remedies available, at law or in equity, for failure to comply with Program requirements.

Section 602. Disbursement of Grant Funds

Pursuant to 31 CFR part 35.5, the Department may disburse funds to cover Homekey- critical expenditures that were incurred beginning March 3, 2021. Homekey program funds will be disbursed to the Grantee after the Department has approved the relocation plan or issued a certificate of no-relocation, received a request for funds from the Grantee and a Standard Agreement between the Grantee and the Department is fully executed. The Standard Agreement will set forth the general conditions of disbursement, any conditions precedent to disbursements (e.g., documentation requirements for pre-Standard Agreement expenditures or conditional performance measures), and the Department’s remedies upon an event of default. The Standard Agreement will also identify the payee.

Where Co-Grantees wish to receive the grant award outside of escrow, they must identify, and memorialize in the Standard Agreement, which Grantee will serve as the designated payee for all award amounts. Homekey funds awarded to an Applicant may not be transferred to another entity to expend on an eligible use unless that other entity is a signatory on the Standard Agreement.

To avoid any disbursement delays, funds may be issued directly to an escrow company after the transaction has been approved by the Department, for the portion of the grant awarded acquisition. The Applicant shall identify the name and address of the escrow company, the name of the escrow officer, the escrow number, and any other information requested by the Department.

Section 603. Legal Documents

Upon the award of Homekey funds to a Project, the Department shall enter into one or more agreements with the Grantee, including a Standard Agreement, which shall encumber funds from the Homekey program, subject to specified conditions. The agreement or agreements shall include, but not be limited to:

i. A description of the approved Project and the permitted uses of funds;

ii. The amount and terms of the program grant;

iii. The use, income, occupancy, and rent restrictions to be imposed on the Project through the Affordability Covenant;

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iv. Performance milestones, and other progress metrics, governing the completion of the Project, along with the remedies available to the Department in the event of a failure to meet such milestones or metrics;

v. Provisions governing the manner, timing, and conditions of the disbursement of the program grant;

vi. Special conditions imposed as part of the Department's approval of the Project;

vii. Terms and conditions required by federal and state law;

viii. Requirements for reporting to the Department;

ix. Remedies available to the Department in the event of a violation, breach, or default of the agreement; and

x. Provisions regarding Grantee liability. Specifically, the Grantee will remain liable to the Department for compliance with and the performance of all Program requirements regardless of any Department-approved transfer or assignment of interest. Likewise, each co-Grantee will remain jointly and severally liable to the Department for compliance with and the performance of all Program requirements regardless of any Department- approved transfer or assignment of interest, and notwithstanding the co- Grantees' identification of a designated payee.

The agreement will also include such other provisions as are necessary to ensure adherence to the objectives and requirements of the program.

Section 604. Sales, Transfers, and Encumbrances

An Applicant(s) shall not sell, assign, transfer, or convey the awarded Project, or any interest therein or portion thereof, without the express prior written approval of the Department, which may be granted, delayed, or withheld in the Department’s sole and absolute discretion. All Applicants and Co-Applicants must be signatories on the Standard Agreement and may not be removed, even upon an approved transfer to another entity.

Section 605. Defaults and Grant Cancellations

Funding commitments may be canceled by the Department under any of the following conditions:

i. The objectives and requirements of the Homekey program cannot be met, and the implementation of the Project cannot proceed in a timely fashion in accordance with the timeframes established in the Standard Agreement or the regulatory agreement.

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breach or violation is not cured to the satisfaction of the Department within a reasonable time period, the Department, at its option, may declare a default under the relevant document and may seek legal remedies for the default including the following:

a. The Department may seek, in a court of competent jurisdiction, an order for specific performance of the defaulted obligation or the appointment of a receiver to complete the Project in accordance with Homekey Program Requirements; and

b. The Department may seek such other remedies as may be available under the relevant agreement or at law, or in equity.

Article VII – Definitions

Below are the definitions for purposes of the Homekey program:

i. “Affordability Covenant” means the legally binding instrument which (a) is recorded in first position against Project real property in consideration for the Homekey Program Award to the Grantee; (b) imposes use, operation, occupancy, and affordability restrictions on the real property and improvements; and (c) incorporates the Homekey Program Requirements by reference. Upon its execution, the Affordability Covenant shall be binding, effective, and enforceable against all successors, transferees, and assignees, in accordance with Section 208 of this NOFA, after a certificate of occupancy or its equivalent has been issued for the Project, or if no such certificate is issued, from the date of initial occupancy of the Project.

ii. "Applicant" means the “Eligible Applicant,” as that term is defined in this NOFA, as well as the Eligible Applicant’s Co-Applicant(s), if applicable. As allowed or required by context, the term “Applicant” shall refer to all such entities in their individual and/or collective capacity.

iii. “Application Upload Checklist” is a form in the application to be completed by the Applicant prior to submission to verify that required documents are submitted pursuant to this NOFA.

iv. "Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the most recent applicable county median family income published by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) or the Department.

v. "Assisted Unit" means a Homekey-funded residential dwelling unit that is subject to rent, income, occupancy, or other restrictions associated with Homekey requirements. See also “Youth Assisted Unit.”

vi. "At Risk of Homelessness" has the same meaning as defined in Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

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vii. “Case Manager” is a social worker or other qualified person who assists in individualized service planning, and the assessment, coordination, monitoring, referral, and advocacy of services to meet tenants’ and participants’ Supportive Services needs, including, but not limited to, access to medical and mental health services, substance abuse services, vocational training, employment, home and community-based services and crisis management and interventions. Resident service coordinators are not Case Managers.

viii. "Chronic Homelessness" means a person who is chronically homeless, as defined in Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

ix. "City" means a city or city and county that is legally incorporated to provide local government services to its population. A city can be organized either under the general laws of this state or under a charter adopted by the local voters.

x. “Co-Applicant” means the nonprofit corporation, for-profit corporation, limited liability company (LLC), and/or limited partnership (LP) that is jointly applying for Homekey funds with a state, regional, or Local Public Entity, or with a Tribal Entity.

xi. "Continuum of Care" means the same as defined by Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

xii. "Department" means the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

xiii. “Eligible Applicant” means a city; county; a city and county; any other state, regional, and Local Public Entity, including a council of government, metropolitan planning organization, and regional transportation planning agency designated in Section 29532.1 of the Government Code; or a Tribal Entity(ies) as defined in this NOFA. For purposes of this definition, a “Local Public Entity” is further defined in accordance with HSC section 50079. As allowed or required by context, “Applicant” shall be interpreted to include any of the foregoing entities, as well as that entity’s Co- Applicant. Upon receiving an award of Homekey funds, the Eligible Applicant and any Co-Applicant(s) will, both individually and collectively, be referred to as the “Grantee” for purposes of this NOFA.

xiv. “Enforceable Funding Commitment” (EFC) means a letter or other document, in form and substance satisfactory to the Department, which evidences an enforceable commitment of funds or a reservation of funds by a Project funding source, and which contains the following:

a. The name of the Applicant;

b. The Project name;

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c. The Project site address, assessor’s parcel number, or legal description; and

d. The amount, interest rate (if any), and terms of the funding source.

The Enforceable Funding Commitment may be conditioned on certain standard underwriting criteria, such as appraisals, but may not be generally conditional. Examples of unacceptable general conditions include phrases such as “subject to senior management approval,” or a statement that omits the word “commitment,” but instead indicates the lender’s “willingness to process an application” or indicates that financing is subject to loan committee approval of the Project.

Contingencies in commitment documents based upon the receipt of tax- exempt bonds or low-income housing tax credits will not disqualify a source from being counted as committed.

Where local sources may be dependent upon future budget allocations or are in the process of being allocated, Applicants can demonstrate funding commitments by submitting one of the following:

i. An executed authorizing resolution from the governing body of the Local Public Entity describing the intent to commit the funds to the Eligible Project (by name) upon allocation approval, or

ii. A formal letter, on official letterhead, from the Local Public Entity’s governing body or from an official with authority, that demonstrates the Local Public Entity’s intent to commit funds to the Eligible Project (by name) upon allocation approval. These funding commitments will be noted in the Homekey Standard Agreement.

xv. “Extremely Low Income” or “ELI” has the same meaning as in Title 24 CFR Part 93.2.

xvi. “Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking” has the same meaning as defined in HUD Community Planning and Development Notice 21-10, issued September 13, 2021.

xvii. “Foster Youth” means a child or nonminor dependent, as defined by Section 475 of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 675(8)) and subdivision (v) of Section 11400 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, who has been removed from the custody of their parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian pursuant to Section 361 or 726 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and who has been ordered into any placement described in paragraphs (2) to (9), inclusive, of subdivision (e) of Section 361.2 of, or paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 727 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code.

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xviii. "Grantee" means the Eligible Applicant (and, if applicable, the Co- Applicant) that has been awarded funds under Homekey, and that will be held responsible for compliance with and performance of all Homekey Program Requirements. The Grantee may comprise one or more entities, so long as the Grantee structure includes an “Eligible Applicant,” as that term is defined in this NOFA. All such entities shall, in their individual and collective capacity as the “Grantee,” be bound by the Homekey Standard Agreement and each and every one of the Homekey program terms, conditions, and requirements.

xix. “HDIS” means the statewide Homeless Data Integration System.

xx. “Homekey Program Requirements” means the following, all as amended and in effect from time to time:

a. the Homekey Program Notice of Funding Availability and Guidelines, Round 3;

b. Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code;

c. ARPA and related federal guidance;

d. the Grantee’s application for Homekey Round 3 funding;

e. the Project report prepared by the Department in reliance on the representations and descriptions included in the Grantee’s application for Homekey Round 3 funding;

f. the award letter issued by the Department to the Grantee;

g. the relevant STD 213, Standard Agreement for the Homekey Round 3 funding; and

h. all other applicable law.

xxi. "Homeless" has the same meaning as defined in Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

xxii. “Homeless Youth” means a child, youth, or current or former Foster Youth through the age of 25 who qualifies as “Homeless” under any of the relevant definitions set forth or identified in Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

xxiii. "Housing First" has the same meaning as in Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255, including all of the core components listed therein.

xxiv. "HUD" means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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identified in this NOFA and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements.

xxvi. “Local Public Entity” is defined in accordance with HSC section 50079, and means any county, city, city and county, the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria, tribally designated housing entity as defined in Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 50104.6.5, redevelopment agency organized pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 33000) of Division 24, or housing authority organized pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 34200) of Division 24, and also includes any state agency, public district, or other political subdivision of the state, and any instrumentality thereof, that is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of housing for persons and families of low or moderate income. “Local Public Entity” also includes two or more Local Public Entities acting jointly.

xxvii. "NOFA" means a Notice of Funding Availability.

xxviii. "Operating Expenses" means the amount approved by the Department that is necessary to pay for the recurring expenses of the Project, such as utilities, maintenance, management fees, taxes, licenses, and Supportive Services costs, but not including debt service or required reserve account deposits.

xxix. “Other Populations” has the same meaning as defined in HUD Community Planning and Development Notice 21-10, issued September 13, 2021.

xxx. "Permanent Housing" means a housing unit where the landlord does not limit length of stay in the housing unit, the landlord does not restrict the movements of the tenant, and the tenant has a lease and is subject to the rights and responsibilities of tenancy.

xxxi. "Permanent Supportive Housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the Target Population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community, as defined at HSC section 50675.14, subdivision (b)(2), except that "Permanent Supportive Housing" shall include associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.

xxxii. "Point-in-Time Count" or “PIT” means a count of sheltered and unsheltered Homeless persons on a single night conducted by Continuums of Care as prescribed by HUD.

xxxiii. “Positive Youth Development (PYD)” is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths; and California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 55
promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.

xxxiv. "Program Award" means the portion of program funds available for a Grantee to expend toward eligible program uses.

xxxv. "Project" means a structure or set of structures providing housing or shelter with common financing, ownership, and management.

xxxvi. "Rehabilitation" means repairs and improvements to a substandard residential structure necessary to make it meet Rehabilitation standards.

As used in this section, “substandard residential structure” has the same meaning as the term “substandard building,” as defined in HSC Section 17920.3. “Rehabilitation” also includes improvements and repairs made to a residential structure acquired for the purpose of preserving its affordability and use by the Target Population.

xxxvii. “Rural Area” in accordance with HSC Section 50199.21, means an area, which, on January 1 of any calendar year satisfies any of the following criteria:

a. The area is eligible for financing under the Section 515 program, or successor program, of the Rural Development Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture;

b. The area is located in a nonmetropolitan area as defined in HSC Section 50090; or

c. The area is either:

i. An incorporated city having a population of 40,000 or less as identified in the most recent Report E-1 published by the Demographic Research Unit of the Department of Finance; or

ii. An unincorporated area which adjoins a city having a population of 40,000 or less, provided that the city and its adjoining unincorporated area are not located within a census tract designated as an urbanized area by the United States Census Bureau. The Department shall assist in determinations of eligibility pursuant to this subdivision upon request. With respect to areas eligible under subdivision (b) and this subdivision, the committee may rely upon the recommendations made by the Department. Any inconsistencies between areas eligible under subdivisions (a) and (b), and this subdivision, shall be resolved in favor of considering the area a Rural Area. Eligible and ineligible areas need not be established by regulation.

xxxviii. “Standard Agreement” means the STD 213, Standard Agreement, and all exhibits thereto.

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xxxix. “Supportive Services” means social, health, educational, income support, employment, and housing stability services and benefits; coordination of community building and educational activities; individualized needs assessment and case management; and individualized assistance with obtaining services and benefits.

xl. "Target Population" means individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are At Risk of Homelessness, as defined at HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (l), and who are inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases. For Grantees utilizing HOME-ARP funding as match, the “Target Population” also includes individuals and families who are “Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking” and “Other Populations” as defined in HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Notice 21-10.

xli. “Tribal Entity(ies)” means an Applicant that is any of the following:
a. Applicant meets the definition of Indian tribe under Section 4103(13)(B) of Title 25 of the United State Code;

b. Applicant meets the definition of Tribally Designated Housing Entity under 25 USC 4103(22);

c. If not a federally recognized tribe, either:

i. Applicant is listed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Federal Acknowledgement petitioner list pursuant to Section 82.1 of Title 25 of the Federal Code of Regulations.

ii. Applicant is an Indian tribe located in California that is on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission for the purposes of consultation pursuant to Section 65352.3 of the Government Code.

xlii. "Unit" means a residential unit that is used as a primary residence by its occupants, including individual units within the Project.

xliii. “Youth Assisted Unit” means an Assisted Unit serving Homeless Youth, or Youth at Risk of Homelessness, as defined in Title 24 CFR Part 578.3.

Pursuant to Section 203, Youth Assisted Units may also serve current and former Foster Youth through the age of 25.

xliv. “Youth at Risk of Homelessness” means a child, youth, or current or former Foster Youth through the age of 25 who qualifies as “At Risk of Homelessness” or “Homeless” under any of the relevant definitions set forth or identified at Part 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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Article VIII – Insurance Requirements

Section 800. Insurance Requirements

i. Commercial General Liability

Applicants shall maintain general liability on an occurrence form with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage liability. The policy shall include coverage for liabilities arising out of premises, operations, independent contractors, products, completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured agreement. This insurance shall apply separately to each insured against which claim is made, or suit is brought subject to the Applicant's limit of liability. The policy must name the State of California and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as the respective appointees, officers, agents, and employees of each, as additional insureds, but only with respect to work performed under the contract.

If available in the open market at a reasonable cost, the policy shall also include an endorsement for physical abuse and child/sexual molestation coverage. Coverage shall include actual or threatened physical abuse, mental injury, sexual molestation, negligent hiring, employment, supervision, investigation, reporting to proper authorities, and retention of any person for whom the Applicant is responsible. This insurance shall apply separately to each insured against which claim is made, or suit is brought subject to the Applicant's limit of liability. Coverage shall include the cost of defense and the cost of defense shall be provided outside the coverage limit.

If available in the open market at a reasonable cost, the policy shall also include an endorsement for assault and battery.

ii. Automobile Liability

Applicant shall maintain motor vehicle liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of a motor vehicle including owned, hired, and non- owned motor vehicles. The policy must name the “State of California and the California Department of Housing and Community Development”, as well as the respective appointees, officers, agents, and employees of each, as additional insureds, but only with respect to work performed under the contract.

If Applicant will not have or use any commercially owned vehicles during the term of the Standard Agreement, by signing the Standard Agreement, the Applicant certifies that the Applicant and any appointees, employees, subcontractors, or servants possess valid automobile coverage in accordance with California Vehicle Code sections 16450 to 16457, California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 58
inclusive. The Department reserves the right to request proof at any time.

iii. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability

Applicant shall maintain statutory worker’s compensation and employer’s liability coverage for all its employees who will be engaged in the performance of the contract. In addition, employer’s liability limits of $1,000,000 are required. By signing the Standard Agreement, Applicant acknowledges compliance with these regulations. A Waiver of Subrogation or Right to Recover endorsement in favor of the State of California and the California Department of Housing and Community Development must be attached to the certificate.

iv. Builder's Risk/Installation Floater

If there is installation or construction of property/materials on or within the facility at any time during the term of the Standard Agreement, the Applicant shall maintain in force, at its own expense, Builders Risk/Installation Floater covering the labor, materials, and equipment to be used for completion of the work performed under this contract against all risks of direct physical loss, excluding earthquake and flood, for an amount not less than the full amount of the property and/or materials being installed and/or constructed on or within the facility. The Applicant agrees as a provision of the contract to waive all rights of recovery against the state.

v. Property Insurance

The Applicant shall maintain fire, lightning and extended coverage insurance on the facility which shall be in a form of a commercial property policy, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the then current replacement cost of the facility, excluding the replacement cost of the unimproved real property constituting the site. The extended coverage endorsement shall, as nearly as practicable, include but not be limited to loss or damage by an explosion, windstorm, riot, aircraft, vehicle damage, smoke, vandalism, and malicious mischief and such other hazards as are normally covered by such endorsement.

vi. Self-Insured

If a state, regional, or Local Public Entity is the sole Applicant, and if that entity is self-insured in whole or in part as to any of the above-described types and levels of coverage, then that entity shall provide the Department with a written acknowledgment of this fact before execution of the Standard Agreement. If, at any time after the execution of the Standard Agreement, the state, regional, or Local Public Entity abandons its self- insured status, that entity shall immediately notify the Department of this fact and shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Section pertaining to insurance requirements. The Department may accept California Department of Housing and Community Development 2023 Homekey NOFA 59
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APPENDIX A: Capital Contributions to Projects*

Assisted Unit,
1:1 Match
Homekey Capital Contributions
Total Cost
Per Door *
Maximum
Homekey
Contribution
Applicant
Contribution

Up to 1 Bedroom
$140,000 $140,000 $0
$150,000 $150,000 $0
$160,000 $155,000 $5,000
$180,000 $165,000 $15,000
$200,000 $175,000 $25,000
$220,000 $185,000 $35,000
$240,000 $195,000 $45,000
$260,000 $205,000 $55,000
$280,000 $215,000 $65,000
$300,000 $225,000 $75,000
$320,000 $235,000 $85,000
$340,000 $245,000 $95,000
$350,000+ $250,000 $100,000+

Two Bedrooms
$155,000 $155,000 $0
$175,000 $175,000 $0
$195,000 $185,000 $10,000
$215,000 $195,000 $20,000
$235,000 $205,000 $30,000
$255,000 $215,000 $40,000
$275,000 $225,000 $50,000
$295,000 $235,000 $60,000
$315,000 $245,000 $70,000
$335,000 $255,000 $80,000
$355,000 $265,000 $90,000
$375,000+ $275,000 $100,000+

Three or More Bedrooms
$180,000 $180,000 $0
$190,000 $190,000 $0
$200,000 $200,000 $0
$220,000 $210,000 $10,000
$240,000 $220,000 $20,000
$260,000 $230,000 $30,000
$280,000 $240,000 $40,000
$300,000 $250,000 $50,000
$320,000 $260,000 $60,000
$340,000 $270,000 $70,000
$360,000 $280,000 $80,000
$380,000 $290,000 $90,000
$400,000+ $300,000 $100,000+
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Assisted Unit,
1:1 Match
Homekey Capital Contributions
Total Cost
Per Door *
Maximum
Homekey
Contribution
Applicant
Contribution

Experiencing Chronic
Homelessness
$180,000 $180,000 $0
$190,000 $190,000 $0
$200,000 $200,000 $0
$220,000 $210,000 $10,000
$240,000 $220,000 $20,000
$260,000 $230,000 $30,000
$280,000 $240,000 $40,000
$300,000 $250,000 $50,000
$320,000 $260,000 $60,000
$340,000 $270,000 $70,000
$360,000 $280,000 $80,000
$380,000 $290,000 $90,000
$400,000+ $300,000 $100,000+

Homeless Youth or Youth At
Risk of Homelessness
$155,000 $155,000 $0
$175,000 $175,000 $0
$195,000 $185,000 $10,000
$215,000 $195,000 $20,000
$235,000 $205,000 $30,000
$255,000 $215,000 $40,000
$275,000 $225,000 $50,000
$295,000 $235,000 $60,000
$315,000 $245,000 $70,000
$335,000 $255,000 $80,000
$355,000 $265,000 $90,000
$375,000+ $275,000 $100,000+

* The total cost per door referenced in the table above includes all eligible capital expenses, including acquisition, Rehabilitation, and new construction costs.

MOTION

SOLIS ___________________________
MITCHELL ___________________________
HORVATH ___________________________
BARGER ___________________________
HAHN ___________________________

AGN. NO.

MOTION BY SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN May 2, 2023
Authorize Joint Application(s) to and Participation in the Homekey Round 3 Program
In July 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Homekey Program (Homekey), which made $500 million available for local jurisdictions to purchase hotels and other properties to be used as interim and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness (PEH) who are impacted by COVID-19, and $50 million for operating subsidies. Later in 2020, Governor Newsom announced the addition of another $200 million in funding for Homekey. In September 2021, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced th e availability of approximately $1.45 billion of Homekey grant funding through its Round 2 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).

Through the first round of Homekey, the County of Los Angeles (County) was awarded $108 million to acquire 10 properties with a combined 847 units for use as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for PEH who are impacted by COVID -19, and to temporarily subsidize operations. For Round 2, the County partnered with co -applicants

to apply for Homekey funding and was awarded funds for 14 projects. These consist of 720 units of interim and permanent housing across the County.

Building on the success of Homekey Rounds 1 and 2, on March 29, 2023, HCD released the NOFA for Homekey Round 3 with the application open beginning on April 24, 2023, and remaining open through July 28, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. Los Angeles County (including all jurisdictions within the County) has a geographic allocation of approximately $212 million. In addition, the HCD has set aside approximately $78 million in Homekey Round 3 funds for projects serving youth.

In preparation for Homekey Round 3, the County released a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) on December 22, 2023, to solicit qualified entities interested in being co -applicants with the County to respond to the State’s Homekey NOFA. The County then entered into Master Agreements with the qualified entities identified through the RFSQ solicitation. Entities that entered into Master Agreements with the County proposed specific projects to the County through a Request for Services (RFS). These projects were scored and evaluated through a fair and consistent process. Subsequently, the top scoring respondents were selected to move forward as co -applicants with whom the County will apply to the Homekey Round 3 NOFA. The selected co -applicants are identified in Attachment 1.

Selected entities have performed or are in the process of performing due diligence on the properties to ensure the properties are appropriate for use as interim housing or PSH. Each entity has also provided evidence of site control. Available due diligence and other property information have been reviewed by the CEO and its consultants, who are experts in affordable housing development.

The State's Homekey Round 3 funds will be used to pay for the cost to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate each property. In most cases, a local match will be required to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate each property. In such cases, the County will utilize its American Rescue Plan Act funding, as indicated in the spending plan approved by the Board on November 30, 2021.

The CEO recommends jointly applying to the state for funding to acquire and rehabilitate the 13 properties listed on Attachment 1 (collectively, "Properties" and singularly, a "Property") with selected entities for the purchase price stated therein.

If the Application(s) are approved, the County and its co-applicants must enter into agreements to facilitate the funding and development of the properties for their intended use consistent with the requirements of Homekey Round 3 and other funding sources.

Assembly Bill 140 establishes a statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for activities meeting certain conditions that receive funding through the H omekey Round 3 NOFA, but other exemptions are also applicable to the proposed projects. Project descriptions of the proposed Homekey Round 3 projects are included in Attachment 1.

I, THEREFORE, MOVE that the Board of Supervisors:
1) Find that the 13 "Projects," which include the proposed acquisition and renovation or development, as applicable, of the properties listed on Attachment 1, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4, to the extent the proposed activities utilize Homekey funds allocated pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.3 and meet the applicable conditions contained in Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4,

pursuant to Government Co de section 65650 et seq., to the extent they are by right supportive housing developments, pursuant to Government Code section 65660 et seq., to the extent they are by right low barrier navigation center developments, pursuant to Public Resources Code sect ion 21080.27, to the extent they are emergency shelter or supportive housing developments within the City of Los Angeles, and pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.50, to the extent they are interim motel housing conversions. Further, find that t he Projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 21080(b)(4) of the Public Resources Code and section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency and also categorically exempt pursuant to sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), 15311 (Accessory Structures), and 15332 (Infill Development) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11 of the County's Environmental Document Reporting Procedures and Guidelines, Appendix G, because the Projects are within certain classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment. In addition, based on the records of the proposed Projects, they will comply with all applicable regulations, and are not in a sensitive environment and there are no cumulative impacts, unusual circumstances, damage to scenic h ighways, listing on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5, or indication that they may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource that would make the exemptions inapplicable. Up on approval of these actions, the Chief

Executive Officer (CEO) will file Notices of Exemption (Notices) with the County Clerk pursuant to section 21152 of the Public Resources Code and will post the Notices to the County's website pursuant to section 20192.2 of the Public Resources Code. 2) Approve the Projects.
3) Approve the attached authorizing resolution(s), authorizing and directing the CEO, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), Assistant CEO, or Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, or their designees, to submit joint Application(s) to Housing and Community Development (HCD) in response to the Notice of Funding Availability, and to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in the amounts indicated in each authorizing resolution.
4) If the A pplication(s) is/are approved, the CEO, COO, Assistant CEO, or Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, or their designees, is/are hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver Standard Agreement(s) in a total amount not to exceed the amounts specified in each authorizing resolution, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from HCD and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto.

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Attachment 1 to Motion:

Properties to be Submitted to Homekey Round 3 Program jointly by Los Angeles County and Selected Corporations

Corporation

Property Address

Type of
Housing

Units
County and
Corporation
Standard
Agreement
with HCD Not
to Exceed

Project Type*
PATH Ventures 5010 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022 PSH

59 $11,743,134

New Construction Modular for Single
Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Weingart 13921 Francisquito Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 PSH 109 $42,224,500 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Weingart 401 E Albertoni Street, Carson, CA 90746 PSH 107 $41,845,813 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Weingart 3525 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 PSH 122 $47,730,000 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Volunteers of America 13420 East Firestone Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 PSH 105 $45,990,000 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Hope the Mission 42445, 42137, 42233 Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA 93535 PSH 60 $20,377,500 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Hope the Mission 130 E Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550 PSH 100 $34,580,000 Motel Conversion to Single Adult Permanent Supportive Housing
Beacon Housing 190 Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 Youth PSH 15 $6,101,250 Acquisition of Rehabilitated Multifamily Building for Youth
Permanent Supportive Housing
Volunteers of America 2037 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717

Youth IH 61 $24,811,750 Motel Conversion to Youth Interim Housing
Optimist Boys’ Home and Ranch (dba
Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services)

7003 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Youth IH 21 $8,107,088 Adaptive Reuse for Youth Interim Housing
Wellnest 3787 Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Youth IH 25 $10,168,750 New Construction Modular for Youth Interim Housing
Treehouse Impact Group 3811 Woodlawn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011 Youth IH 28 $11,326,000 Acquisition of Rehabilitated Multifamily Building for Youth Interim
Housing
Covenant House California 5601 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Youth IH 30 $12,202,500 Motel Conversion to Interim Housing

Attachment to Motion:

Properties to be Submitted to Homekey Round 3 Program jointly by Los Angeles County and Selected Corporations

*Project Type Descriptions
Motel Conversion to Youth Interim Housing: Corporation will rehabilitate motel property. Rehabilitation may include renovations to ensure the property is compliant with all applicable health and safety standards and is in compliance with accessibility requirements; upgrades to common areas; replacement of some appliances, flooring, window coverings, etc.; filling of swimming pools; installation of security features; and other activities that utilize existing structures.

Motel Conversion to (Youth or Single Adult) Permanent Supportive Housing: Corporation will rehabilitate motel property. Rehabilitation may include renovations to ensure the property is compliant with all applicable health and safety standards and is in compliance with accessibility requirements; addition of kitchenettes where they are not present; upgrades to common areas; replacement of some appliances, flooring, window coverings, etc.; filling of swimming pools; installation of security features; and other activities that primarily utilize existing structures.

New Construction Modular for Permanent Supportive Housing: Corporation will construct a modular housing development on land it already owns. The units will be prefabricated off site.

New Construction Modular for Youth Interim Housing: Corporation will construct a modular housing development on land it already owns. The units will be prefabricated off site.

Acquisition of Rehabilitated Multifamily Building for Youth Permanent Supportive Housing: Corporation will acquire the multifamily building and complete minor renovations.

Acquisition of Rehabilitated Multifamily Building for Youth Interim Housing: Corporation will acquire the multifamily building and complete minor renovations.

Adaptive Reuse for Youth Interim Housing: Corporation will rehabilitate commercial building that it already owns.

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 190-192-194-196-198 MARENGO AVE., PASADENA, CA 91101

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

A. The DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ("Department") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated March 29, 2023 ("NOFA"), for the Homekey Program ("Homekey" or "Program"). The Department has issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.3 (Assem. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.).

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with BEACON HOUSING, INC ., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two") and BEACON HOUSING MARENGO LLC ("Co-Applicant Three") (collectively Co-Applicant Two and Co-Applicant Three shall be referred to as "Corporation"). Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ( "Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

C. The Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code). Homekey funding allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department- approved STD 213, Standard Agreement ( "Standard Agreement"), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey Program.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

1. Co-Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint Application to the Department in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $6,101,250.

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $6,101,250, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

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4. The County of Los Angeles' Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, or Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, are authorized to execute or amend the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

The undersigned, Celia Zavala, Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors of Co-Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above -mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5601 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90028

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA , a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Corporation"). Therefore, Co -Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ( "Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $12,202,500, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement , and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 42445, 42137, 42233 SIERRA HIGHWAY, LANCASTER, CA 93535

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with HOPE THE MISSION, a California nonprofit religious corporation ("Corporation"). Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $20,377,500, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

4. The County of Los Angeles' Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, or Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, are HOA.104249346.1
authorized to execute or amend the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 130 E. PALMDALE BLVD., PALMDALE, CA 93550

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $34,580,000, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

4. The County of Los Angeles' Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, or Director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, are HOA.104249346.1
authorized to execute or amend the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7003 NORTH FIGUEROA, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with OPTIMIST BOYS' HOME AND RANCH, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ( "Co-Applicant Two") and BRIGHT FUTURES 7003 FIGUEROA, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") (collectively Co- Applicant Two and Co-Applicant Three shall be referred to as "Corporation"). Therefore, Co- Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $8,107,088, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homek ey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5010 EAST 3RD STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with PATH VENTURES, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two"), ELA GP LLC , a California limited liability company ("Co- Applicant Three") and PV ELA LP, a California limited partnership ("Co-Applicant Four") (collectively Co-Applicant Two, Co-Applicant Three, and Co-Applicant Four shall be referred to as " Corporation"). Therefore, Co- Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $11,743,134, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3811 WOODLAWN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90011

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with TREEHOUSE IMPACT GROUP, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two"), 3811 WOODLAWN HOUSING, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") (collectively Co-Applicant Two and Co-Applicant Three shall be referred to as " Corporation"). Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ( "Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $11,326,000, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Hom ekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13420 EAST FIRESTONE BLVD., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF LOS ANGELES, a California nonprofit religious corporation ("Corporation"). Therefore, Co- Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an applicat ion for Homekey funds ( "Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $45,990,000, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homek ey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

The undersigned, Celia Zavala, Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors of Co-Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date abo ve-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2037 E PACIFIC COAST HWY, LOMITA, CA 90717

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF LOS ANGELES, a California nonprofit religious corporation ("Corporation"). Therefore, Co- Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreem ent in a total amount not to exceed $24,811,750, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

The undersigned, Celia Zavala, Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors of Co-Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date abo ve-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13921 FRANCISQUITO AVENUE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two"), WEINGART HK BALDWIN PARK LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") and VALUED HOUSING II, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Four") (collectively Co-Applicant Two, Co-Applicant Three, and Co-Applicant Four shall be referred to as " Corporation").

Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $42,224,500, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Hom ekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are HOA.104249346.1
enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 EAST ALBERTONI STREET, CARSON, CA 90746

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

A. The DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
("Department") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated March 29, 2023 ("NOFA"), for the Homekey Program ("Homekey" or "Program"). The Department has issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code sec tion 50675.1.3 (Assem. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.).

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-A pplicant Two"), WEINGART HK CARSON LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") and VALUED HOUSING II, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-A pplicant Four") (collectively Co-Applicant Two, Co-Applicant Three, and Co-A pplicant Four s hall be referred to as "Corporation") .

Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

C. The Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code). Homekey funding allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department-a pproved STD 213, Standard Agreement ("St andard Agreement"), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey Program.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $41,845,813, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Hom ekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that t he NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are HOA.104249346.1
enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3525 TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90503

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two") and WEINGART HK TORRANCE LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") and VALUED HOUSING II, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Four") (collectively Co-Applicant Two, Co-Applicant Three, and Co-Applicant Four shall be referred to as " Corporation").

Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $417,730,000, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are HOA.104249346.1
enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

HOA.104249346.1

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3787 VERMONT BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90007

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY

PROGRAM
WHEREAS:

B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a body corporate and public ("Co-Applicant") desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with WELLNEST EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("Co-Applicant Two") and THE NEST ON EXPOSITION, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Co-Applicant Three") (collectively Co-Applicant Two and Co-Applicant Three shall be referred to as "Corporation"). Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds ("Application") to the Department for review and consideration.

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:

2. If the Application is approved, Co -Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $10,168,750, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Hom ekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "Homekey Documents").

3. Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement , and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.

HOA.104249346.1

PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

NAME: TITLE:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel

By ___________________________________________
Roberto Saldana, Senior Deputy County Counsel

Baldwin Park City CouncilMay 3, 2023

Baldwin Park City Council
May 3, 2023