lower-income housing needs are subject to the re ‐use provisions of California Government Code Section 65583.2. All of these parcels are located in MU -2 zone (a map of the new zone overlay is included in Attachment 2).
The new overlay zone has two provisions. The first is that housing projects that include at least 20 percent affordable housing are a llowed by right (ministerially) within the overlay zone if they comply with objective design and development standards. The second relates to allowed density. Currently, the MU-2 zone incentivizes lot consolidation through graduated density. Lots less than 20,000 square feet in size have a maximum density of 15 units per acre; lots with 20,000 square feet or more are allowed a maximum density of 30 units per acre. Consistent with State Housing Element law, sites are only deemed adequate to accommodate the h ousing needs of lower -income households if the site is zoned at a density of 30 dwelling units per acre regardless of lot size. As such, within the overlay zone the maximum density is 30 units per acre regardless of lot size.
FINDINGS OF FACT – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
California Planning & Zoning law requires that the City’s General Plan be both externally and internally consistent and that any zoning amendment be consistent with the entire General Plan. The revised amendments to the City of Baldwin Park General Plan are both externally and internally consistent and the zoning code amendments are consistent with the General Plan (collectively the “Amendments”) for the following reasons:
1) The Amendments are consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan.
State law requires that the General Plan have internal consistency among its elements (Government Code Section 65300.5). The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals, pol icies, and objectives of the current General Plan in that it encourages a balanced approach to meeting housing needs in various parts of the City, in alignment with the Land Use Element. No Land Use Element changes are proposed. The Safety Element and Heal th, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element were drafted to be consistent with the other adopted General Plan Elements and to comply with State law requirements. The General Plan amendments were drafted to achieve internal consistency throughout the General Plan.
The zoning text and map amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan. Creation of the overlay zone and application to identified properties implements Housing Element Goal H3.0, which states that that the City will provide adequate residential sites through appropriate land use and zoning designations to accommodate the City’s regional share of housing needs. The amendment directly implements Housing Program H3-6 (AB 1397 Reuse of Sites) and was required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to be included in the Housing Element. The new overlay is applied to Mixed Use – 2 zoned properties, which have a General Plan designation of Mixed Use where residential uses are allowed.
2) The Amendments would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
The proposed General Plan amendments do not include a change to the Land Use policy map. The Zoning Text amendment and Zoning Map amendment introduce a new zoning overlay to the Ci ty’s zoning designations. Creation of the overlay zone and application to identified properties implements Housing Element Program H3-6 (AB 1397 Reuse of Sites) and is applied only to areas already zoned
for mixed-use development. The General Plan amendments and Zoning Text amendment and Zoning Map amendment would not adversely affect surrounding properties as the amendments are intended to ensure consistency with State law and consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code. Any future proposed resid ential developments would be required to comply with applicable development regulations of the Zoning Code, including those addressing minimizing potential effects on existing adjacent properties.
3) The Amendments promote public health, safety, and general welfare.
The General Plan Amendments and Zoning Text and Map Amendments promote public health, safety, and general welfare of adjacent properties and the City as a whole by providing housing opportunities for diverse households, facilitating the development of housing for all income levels, including very low- , low -, moderate -, and above moderate -income levels for the 2021 -2029 planning period, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. The Housing Element Update identifies housing goals and policies to address the City’s fair share of the regional housing needs, while encouraging improvement and enhancement of existing residential neighborhoods throughout the city. The Zoning Text amendment and Zoning Map amendment provide for additional opportunities for affordable housing on sites identified as viable for redevelopment. The Environmental Justice Element identifies actions to enhance health outcomes and well-being for Baldwin Park residents. The Safety Element provides direction to the City on emergen cy preparedness and climate adaptation and inherently promotes public health, safety, and general welfare. The proposed changes are consistent with the General Plan as a whole.
4) The Amendments serve the goals and purposes of the zoning code.
The proposed General Plan amendments and Zoning Text and Map amendments do not include a change to the Land Use policy map. The General Plan amendments and Zoning Text and Map amendments serve the goals a nd purpose of the zoning code in that they provide for the orderly and compatible development of new uses that will enhance the character of the community while creating additional housing and mixed -use development options, support environmental justice co mmunities, and enhance emergency preparedness and public safety, consistent with General Plan land use policies. The zoning code structure allows for base zoning and overlay zoning and does not introduce conflicts to the goals and purposes of the zoning code. The Housing Element includes program actions to review, and modify as needed, the Development Code to be compliant with State law and further encourage diverse housing options, consistent with State Housing Element law requirements. Through a coordinated amendment process, the goals and purposes of both the General Plan and Zoning code are maintained.
CEQA REVIEW
As specified in Section 15164 (Addendum to an EIR or Negative Declaration) of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency shall prepare an A ddendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. The Initial Study and Addendum prepared found that the proposed updates to the General Plan would not introduce new significant environmental impacts beyond those which have already been identified and characterized in the 2002 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report.
With regard to the Zo ning Text amendment and Zoning Map Amendment, no further environmental documentation is required because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in the Addendum pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided pursu ant to the
Addendum. Therefore, in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15168(c)), the project elements are within the scope of the Addendum; that Addendum continues to be pertinent with considerable information value; and project elements do not give rise to any new or substantially more severe significant effects, nor do they require any new mitigation measures or alternatives. Accordingly, no new environmental document is required.
A Notice of Public Hearing was posted in the Baldwin Par k Press on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at City Hall, and on the City’s website.
Because the project involves a General Plan amendment, local tribes are also required to be noticed of the amendment pursuant to SB 18 and invited to consult with the City. Invita tions to consult were sent to all local tribes identified by the California Native American Heritage Commission. Subsequently, notification of the proposed action was provided to all Tribes on the list; no responses were received.
The Tribes were also notified 10 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing regarding the upcoming agenda item.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Resolution 2023 - 025
2. Ordinance No. 1506 Zoning Overlay and Zoning Map
3. Draft 2021 -2029 Housing Element ( https://www.baldwinpark.com/online- documents/community-development/planning/3268-00-baldwin-park-he-hcdreviewdraftv3/file)
4. Draft Safety Element ( https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-documents/community- development/planning/3390-baldwin-park-safety-element-amended-june-2023/file)
5. Draft Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element (https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-documents/community-development/planning/3315-bp- health-and-sustainability-element-amended-4-13-2023/file)
6. HCD review letters dated December 28, 2021, November 8, 2022, and April 17, 2023 (https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-documents/community-development/planning/3267-hcd- letter-11-08-2022/file)
7. Addendum to the General Plan EIR (General Plan Amendments) (https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-documents/community-development/planning/general- plan-individual-elements/housing-element-update-2021-2029/3369-housing-element- addendum-to-the-general-plan-eir/file)
8. CEQA Consistency Finding (Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment)
Attachment #1
City Council Resolution No. 2023-025
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. AGP 23-02 UPDATING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK HOUSING
ELEMENT, SAFETY ELEMENT, AND HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that Cities and Counties adopt a comprehensive long-term General Plan for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Eleme nt is a required element of the General Plan and must address the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the City; and WHEREAS, the State of California requires the Housing Element to be updated for the 6th cycle of Housing Element updates statewide, and certified by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);
WHEREAS, the Safety Element is a required element of the General Plan for the protection of the community from unreasonable risks associated with the effects of various geologic hazards, flooding, wildland and urban fires, and climate adaptation and resilience strategies; WHEREAS, the State of California requires the Safety Element be reviewed and updated upon the next revision of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the State of California requires Environmental Justice to be incorporated into the General Plan upon the next revisions of two or more elements; WHEREAS, the Environmental Justice strategies added to the Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element are a required component of the General Plan to help reduce the unique or compounded health risks in environmental justice communities and identify objectives and policies that prioritize improvements and programs tha t address the needs of such communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park has initiated an amendment to the General Plan Housing Element and prepared proposed revisions to the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 sixth cycle planning period (2021 -2029 Housing Element) , an update to the Safety Element, and an update to the Environmental Justice Element; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City commenced a public outreach process for the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Safety Element, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element, which has consisted of seeking input through two online surveys, hosting two community workshops, and the Planning Commission and City Council held four duly noticed study sessions to receive input from Planning Commissioners, residents, and other stakeholders regarding the content of the 2021 -2029 Housing Elem ent, Safety Element, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65583 requires that the Housing
Element Update contain: (i) an assessment of the City’s housing needs and an analysis of the resources and constraints, both governmental and non -governmental, relevant to the meeting of these needs; (ii) an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development and an analysis of the development potential of such sites; (iii) a st atement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing; and (iv) programs that set forth a schedule of actions the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 -2029 Housing Element complies with the requirements of State housing element law (Government Code section 65580 et seq. ) and contains each of the components mandated by state law, including but not limited to, identifying adequate sites for a variety of housing types and making adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of City and affirmatively furthering fair housing; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element relies on nonvacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of the RHNA for lower -income households, and in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2, the City finds, based on sub stantial evidence in the record, including but not limited to the location, existing uses, potential for intensification based on building value to land value ratios, the local and regional past experience with converting existing uses to higher density residential development, current market demand for the existing and proposed uses, development trends, regulatory incentives, and similarity to other commercial and low -density residential sites on which residential development applications have been filed, that the existing uses on the non - vacant sites identified in the site inventory to accommodate the RHNA are likely to be discontinued during the planning period and therefore do not constitute an impediment to additional residential development during the period covered by the 2021-2029 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, to comply with Government Code Section 65302(g) requiring all local jurisdictions to update their General Plan Safety Element upon each revision of the housing element or local hazard mitigation plan, but not less than once every eight years, the City has prepared a new General Plan Public Safety Element to address flood and fire hazards and incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies; and WHEREAS, to comply with Government Code Section 65302(h) requiring all local jurisdictions with identified disadvantaged communities to adopt a General Plan Environmental Justice Element or to adopt environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives as integrated into other general plan elements upon the adoption or next revision of two or more elements concurrently on or after January 1, 2018, the City has prepared environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives and integrated them into the General Plan Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park has given notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on June 28, 2023, and recommended to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment (AG P23-02) to adopt the 2021 -2029 Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element and associated CEQA Addendum to the 2002 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (“Addendum”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park has given notice thereof as required by law and held a public hearing on July 19, 2023 for a City-initiated amendment to the General Plan, Ge neral Plan Amendment (AGP23-02) to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element
Update, Safety Element Update, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element and associated CEQA Addendum to the 2002 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (“Addendum”), and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Cou ncil have carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study and Addendum to the General Pla n Environmental Impact Report have been prepared. Any potential impacts associated with the General Plan Amendments are consistent with potential impacts characterized and mitigated for in the 2002 approved General Plan EIR, no new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity than previously described would occur as a result of the proposed General Plan Amendments, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), an Addendum is included in the public record.
SECTION 3. The City Council, based upon its public review, adopts the findings of fact relating to the General Plan Amendments:
1) The amendments are consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan.
State law requires that the General Plan have internal consistency among its elements (Government Code Section 65300.5). The proposed Housing Element Update is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the current General Plan in that it encourages a balanced approach to meeting housing needs in various parts of the City, in alignment with the Land Use Element. No Land Use Element changes are proposed. The Safety Element and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element were drafted to be consistent with the other adopted General Plan Elements and to comply with State law requirements. The General Plan amendments were drafted to achieve internal consistency throughout the General Plan.
2) The amendments would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
The proposed General Plan amendments do not include a change to the Land Use policy map. The General Plan amendments would not adversely affect surrounding properties as the amendments are intended to ensure consistency with State law and consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code. Any future proposed residential developments would be required to comply with applicable development regulations of the Zoning Code, including those addressing minimizing potential effects on existing adjacent properties.
3) The amendments promote public health, safety, and general welfare.
The General Plan Amendments promote public health, safety, and general welfare of adjacent properties and the City as a whole by providing housing opportunities for diverse households, facilitating the development of housing for all income levels, including very low-, low-, moderate-, and above moderate-income levels for the 2021- 2029 planning period, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. The Housing Element Update identifies housing goals and policies to address the City’s fair share of the regional housing needs, while encouraging improvement and enhancement of existing residential neighborhoods throughout the city. The Environmental Justice Element identifies actions to enhance health outcomes and well-being for Baldwin Park residents.
The Safety Element provides direction to the City on emergency preparedness and climate adaptation and inherently promotes public health, safety, and general welfare.
The proposed changes are consistent with the General Plan as a whole.
4) The amendments serve the goals and purposes of the zoning code.
The proposed General Plan amendments do not include a change to the Land Use policy map. The General Plan amendments serve the goals and purpose of the Zoning Code in that they provide for the orderly and compatible development of new uses that will enhance the character of the community while creating additional housing and mixed-use development options, support environmental justice communities, and enhance emergency preparedness and public safety, consistent with General Plan land use policies. The Housing Element includes program actions to review, and modify as needed, the Zoning Code to be compliant with State law and further encourage diverse housing options, consistent with State Housing Element law requirements. Through a coordinated amendment process, the goals and purposes of both the General Plan and Zoning Code are maintained.
SECTION 4. The General Plan Amendments comply with state law governing preparation, adoption, and amendment of general plans per Government Code sections 65350 et seq., and the Housing Element substantially complies with State Housing Element Law, as confirmed verbally by HCD on May 10, 2023.
SECTION 5. The City Council, based upon its public review, approves and adopts the General Plan Amendments attached hereto. The City Council authorizes staff to make non- substantive changes to the 2021-2029 Housing Element following approval to achieve certification by HCD, if needed.
SECTION 7. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and forward a copy hereof to the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2023.
_____________________________________
EMMANUEL J. ESTRADA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ , City Clerk of the Baldwin Park City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-025 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of July, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ma Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco and
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_____________________________________
CHRISTOPHER SAENZ
City Clerk
Attachment #2
Ordinance No. 1506 Zoning Overlay and
Zoning Map
ORDINANCE NO. 1506
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF TITLE XV OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A HOUSING ELEMENT RE-USE SITE OVERLAY ZONE
TO COMPLY WITH STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE (AZC NO. 23-02, Z NO. 23-02) ADDING CHAPTER 153.112 (HOUSING ELEMENT RE-USE SITE OVERLAY ZONE) AND MODIFYING CHAPTER 153.030 AND THE ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that all jurisdictions adopt a comprehensive long-term General Plan for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is a required element of the General Plan and must address the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the City; and
WHEREAS, the State of California requires the H ousing Element to be updated for the 6th cycle of Housing Element updates statewide, and certified by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65583 requires that the Housing Element Update contain: (i) an assessment of the City’s housing needs and an analysis of the resources and constraints, both governmental and non-governmental, relevant to the meeting of these needs; (ii) an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development and an analysis of the development potential of such sites; (iii) a statement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing; and (iv) programs that set forth a schedule of actions the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 139 7 amending Sections 65580, 65583, and 65583.2 of the California Government Code, which took effect on January 1, 2018, that regulates the obligation of local governments to identify a supply of adequate sites available to meet their housing needs for all income levels in their housing elements; and
WHEREAS, California Governmental Code Section 65583.2 requires that vacant sites identified in the 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Elements and non-vacant sites identified in the 5th Cycle Housing Element only be deemed adequate to accommodate a portion of the housing need for lower-income households if the site is zoned at residential densities consistent with the default density established by HCD (30 units per acre for Baldwin Park) and the site allows residential use by right for housing developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households; and WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element law, the Housing Element includes Program H3 -6 ( “AB 1397 Reuse of Sites”) to create a housing overlay that regulates the reuse of sites; and
WHEREAS, a total of 14 parcels identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Sites Inventory used to accommodate lower -income housing needs are subject to the re ‐use provisions of California Government Code Section 65583.2; and WHEREAS, the 14 parcels subject to the re ‐use provisions of California Government Code Section 65583.2 are located in MU -2 zone, which incentivizes lot consolidation through graduated density. Lots less than 20,000 square feet in size have a maximum density of 15 units per acre; the maximum residential density is 30 dwelling units per acre on lots with a minimum of 20,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, consistent with State Housing Element law, sites are only deemed adequate to accommodate the housing needs of lower -income households if the site is zoned at a density of 30 dwelling units per acre regardless of lot size; and WHEREAS, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 153, Zoning Code, implements the City’s General Plan, establishing land use and development regulations in the City of Baldwin Park (“City”), which includes regulations governing overlay zones with the Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitations are hereby adopted by the City Council as findings. Based on those findings, the City Council determines the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Baldwin Park, its residents and property owners can benefit by amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC) to allow higher density lower-income housing by right , and it is in the b est interest of the community to amend the BPMC accordingly.
SECTION 2. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”) is amended to add a new Subchapter 153.112 (“Housing Element Re-Use Site Overlay Zone”) as follows:
153.112 HOUSING ELEMENT RE-USE SITE OVERLAY ZONE
§ 153.112.010 INTENT AND PURPOSE.
The Housing Element Re -Use Site Overlay Zone is established pursuant to Cal.
Government Code §§ 65580, 65583, and 65583.2 to regulate the City’s obligation to identify a supply of adequate sites available to meet the City’s housing needs for all income levels in the Housing Element.
§ 153.112.020 APPLICABILITY.
(A) Pursuant to Cal. Government Code §§ 65580, 6 5583, and 65583, the Housing Element Re-Use Site Overlay zone shall apply to the following properties that have been re-used in the 6th Cycle Housing Element to accommodate the lower income housing needs:
(1) Vacant properties previously identified in the 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Elements; and
(2) Non-vacant properties previously identified in the 5th Cycle Housing Element
(B) These properties are designated on the Zoning Map under the Housing Element Re-Use Site Overlay Zone.
§ 153.112.030 APPROVAL PROCEDURES.
Residential developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households shall be allowed by right and qualify for ministerial processing if compliant with all applicable objective development and design standards.
§ 153.112.040 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Consistent with the default residential densities established by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, residential developments shall be allowed at a maximum of 30 dwelling units per acre regardless of lot size.
SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.030 (“Establishment of Zones”) is amended to add a new Housing Ele ment Re-Use Site Overlay Zone to the list of zone designations as follows:
Zone Designation Zone
Symbol
Corresponding General Plan Land Use
Designation
Housing Element Re-
Use Site Overlay Zone
(HEO) All
SECTION 4. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, the Baldwin Park Zoning Map is amended to add the Housing Element Re -Use Site Overlay Zone to 14 parcels as indicated in Attachment A.
SECTION 5. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, the City Council adopts the findings of fact as follows relating to zone text and map amendments:
1) The zoning text and map amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan. Creation of the overlay zone and application to identified properties implements Housing Element Goal H3.0, which states that that the City will provide adequate residential sites through appropriate land use and zoning designations to accommodate the City’s regional share of housing needs. The amendment directly implements Housing Program H3 -6 (AB 1397 Reuse of Sites ) and was required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to be included in the Housing Element. The new overlay is applied to Mixed Use –2 zoned properties, which have a General Plan designation of Mixed Use where residential uses are allowed. 2) The amendment would not adversely affect surrounding properties. Any future proposed residential developments would be required to comply with applicable development regulations of the underlying zone, including those addressing minimizing potential effects on existing adjacent properties. 3) The amendment promotes public health, safety, and general welfare. The amendment provides for the orderly and compatible development of new uses that will enhance the character of the community while creating additional affordable housing options.
4) The amendment serves the goals and purposes of the Zoning C ode. The amendment aligns with the Zoning Code structure which allows for base zoning and overlay zoning and does not introduce conflicts to the goals and purposes of the zoning code. The Housing Element includes program actions to review, and modify as needed, the Zoning Code to be compliant with State law and further encourage diverse housing options, consistent with State Housing Element law requirements.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study and Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report have been prepared for the Project, which consists of the three new General Plan Elements and a Zoning Amendment to add Chapter 153.115 to the Zone Code . The Addendum concluded that no new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity than previously described would occur as a result of the proposed Project. This Ordinance is an implementation measure of the 6 th Cycle Housing Element that was articulated in the project description for the Addendum. As such, any potential impacts associated with the Ordinance are consistent with potential impacts characterized and mitigated for in the 2002 approved General Plan EIR, no new significant impacts or impacts of substantially greater severity than previously described would occur as a result of the proposed Project, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), an Addendum is included in the public record. No further environmental documentation is required because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in the Addendum pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided pursuant to the Addendum. Therefore, in accordance w ith CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15168(c)), the project elements are within the scope of the Addendum; that Addendum continues to be pertinent with considerable information value; and project elements do not give rise to any new or substantially m ore severe significant effects, nor do they require any new mitigation measures or alternatives. Accordingly, no new environmental document is required.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final reading and adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE ______ DAY OF ___________, 2023
_________________________________
EMMANUEL J. ESTRADA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, CHIRSTOPHER SANZ City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on _________________, 2023. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1506 was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on _________________, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:
_________________________________________
Christopher Saenz
CITY CLERK
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Attachment #3
Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element
(https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-
documents/community-
development/planning/3268-00-baldwin-park-
he-hcdreviewdraftv3/file)
Attachment #4
Draft Safety Element
https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-
documents/community-
development/planning/3390-baldwin-park-
safety-element-amended-june-2023/file
Attachment #5
Draft Health, Sustainability, and
Environmental Justice Element
https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-
documents/community-
development/planning/3315-bp-health-and-
sustainability-element-amended-4-13-2023/file)
Attachment #6
HCD Review Letters
December 28, 2021, November 8, 2022, and
April 17, 2023
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916)
2 63-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hc
d.ca.gov
Benj
amin Martinez, Director
Community Development Department
City of Baldwin Park
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
D
ear Benjamin Martinez:
RE:
City of Baldwin Park’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Draft Housing Element Thank
you for submitting the City of Baldwin Park’s (City) draft housing element received for review on October 29, 2021. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.
The dr
aft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code).
The enclosed Appendix describes these revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law.
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s a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
For
your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA), including for lower-income households, shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government’s housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i).
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ublic participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element December 28, 2021
Benjamin Martinez, Director
process, t he City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate.
S
everal federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City meets housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
For
your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at:
http://opr.ca.gov/docs/OPR_Appendix_C_final.pdf
and
http://opr.ca.gov/docs/Final_6.26.15.pdf.
W
e are committed to assist the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Reid Miller, of our staff, at [email protected] .
Sin
cerely,
M
elinda Coy
Senior Housing Accountability Manager
E
nclosure
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APPENDIX
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
The following changes are necessary to bring the City’s housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code.
Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD’s website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/housing-element-memos.shtml .
Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD’s latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/index.shtml and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources.
A. Review and Revision
Review the previous element to evaluate the appropriateness, effectiveness, and progress in implementation, and reflect the results of this review in the revised element. (Gov. Code, § 65588 (a) and (b).)
The element must provide a cumulative evaluation of the effectiveness of past goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female-headed households, farmworkers, and persons experiencing homelessness).
B. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints
1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A))
Access to Opportunity: The element provides a general overview of access to opportunities through identifying low-moderate resourced areas, census tracts that are considered disadvantaged communities (DAC) and deferring to the Environmental Justice Element for additional information. However, the element must independently analyze access to educational, environmental, transportation, and economic opportunities for trends and patterns at both a local and regional level. The element should include a specific discussion on census tracts identified as disadvantaged communities and analyze those communities with other fair housing components including race, income, low opportunity areas, disproportionate housing needs, etc., For example, the element could discuss whether individuals in DAC census tracts are lower-income, minority-majority population, degree of access to resources, etc.,
Disproportionate H
ousing Needs: While the element analyzed local and regional trends related to cost burdened and overcrowded households, it must complete this analysis for substandard housing conditions and persons experiencing homelessness.
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Local Data and Knowledge: The element should complement federal, state, and regional data with local data and knowledge where appropriate to capture emerging trends and issues, including utilizing knowledge from local and regional advocates, public comments, and service providers.
Other Relevant Factors: The element must include other relevant factors that contribute to fair housing issues in the jurisdiction. For instance, the element can analyze historical land use and investment practices or other information and demographic trends.
Sites Inventory: While the element includes a general analysis of some sites relative to low and high resourced census tracts, it must analyze whether sites for all income categories improve or exacerbate each of the fair housing issue areas including segregation and integration, racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty and affluence, access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs including displacement risk.
Programs, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element included actions related to zoning, density, development standards, and ADUs to address contributing factors.
However, in addition to address contributing factors, programs and actions must enhance housing mobility, provide new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place-based strategies that promote community preservation and revitalization, and displacement protection. Given that majority of the City’s census tracts are low resourced, in addition to addressing the program requirements mentioned above, the element must establish strong programs and policies that enhance housing mobility options and place-based actions that conserve and revitalize communities. Additionally, the City can incorporate relevant policies and actions from other general plan elements such as the environmental justice and safety element. For your information, place-based programs include actions that improve one’s quality of life related to housing, transportation, safety, education, recreation, infrastructure, etc., Furthermore, the element must include metrics and milestones for targeting meaningful change and evaluating progress on programs, actions, and fair housing results. For a list of sample policies and programs, please visit page 73 of HCD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Guidance:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-
development/affh/docs/affh_document_final_4-27-2021.pdf.
2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).)
The City has a regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 2,001 housing units, of which 851 are for lower-income households. To address this need, the element relies on ADUs, SB9 projections, pending and approved projects, nonvacant sites, including sites in specific plans and within the mixed-use zones. To demonstrate the adequacy
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of these sites and strategies to accommodate the City’s RHNA, the element must include complete analyses:
Progress in Meeting the RHNA: The element lists several projects that have been pending, approved, and/or under construction. For projects that have not received their certificate of occupancy, the element must demonstrate these projects will be built during the planning period. For example, while the element discussed the status of some of these projects, it did not include a discussion for all projects listed in Table H-
5.2 and H-5.3. The analysis should discuss the status of projects within the permitting process and expected dates for any pending entitlements. Additionally, the element indicates that it is counting 296 units as credit towards RHNA; however it lists projects that equate to 293 units. The element should reconcile the number units that will be counted as progress towards RHNA.
Progress in Meeting the RHNA – (Tiny Homes): The element is counting 25 tiny homes towards their lower income RHNA. The element indicates that thetiny homes is intended to act as a temporary bridge shelter and each resident will have access to a prefabricated cabin with locking doors. The element must demonstrate that each tiny home meets the census definition of a housing unit and indicate whether this housing type will be reported to the Department of Finance as a unit. For information on the definition of a unit, please visit page 6 of HCD’s Sites Inventory Guidance:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-
element/docs/sites_inventory_memo_final06102020.pdf.
Downtown
Specific Plan: The element identifies several sites within its downtown specific plan for lower-income housing at 40 du/ac. However, the element also included program 4-1 to allow for densities above 30 du/ac. The element must clarify the current allowable densities for the specific plan area.
Realistic Capacity:
• R1 Vacant Lots: the element is counting 10 units across 7 vacant lots in the R1 zone for above moderate households. The zoning currently allows 8.7 du/ac, identified site size ranges from 0.1-0.2 acres, and the element assumes 1-2 units on each site. However, when multiplying the maximum allowable density and site acreage, the calculations do not yield 1-2 units. While the element states that due to SB9 (Statutes of 2021) legislation, these sites will be allowed to build 4 units per lot, the element does not support these assumptions. The element must analyze realistic capacity relative to land use controls and site improvements, typical densities of existing or approved residential developments at a similar affordability level in that jurisdiction, and on the current or planned availability and accessibility of sufficient water, sewer, and dry utilities. .
• Sites in Nonresidential Zone: The element assumes 92 percent of maximum allowable densities on sites within the mixed-use zones where the current zoning allows for 100 percent nonresidential uses (e.g., commercial). The element also indicates that the MU-2 zone allows for standalone commercial projects and that the city utilizes incentives such as FAR bonuses to encourage residential. Lastly, it
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lists one residential project that was approved in the mixed-use zone (Table H-
5.15). However, while the incentives encourage residential, the element still needs to analyze and account for the likelihood of residential in zones that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses. The analysis could discuss the utilization of residential incentives, discuss development trends such as part projects and developer/owner interest to develop mixed-use projects, or other relevant factors. Additionally, the element could analyze all development activity in the identified nonresidential zones, how often residential development occurs and adjust residential capacity calculations, and commensurate the analysis with policies and programs.
• Religious institutions: The element assumes 92 percent of maximum allowable densities on sites owned by faith-based organizations. The element also indicates that housing will occur on half of the existing parking lot area and does not utilize the entire site acreage. However, the inventory indicates that the City is assuming the maximum allowable capacity based on the total site acreage. The element should clarify the methodology used to determine realistic capacity on these sites.
For example, the element could include separate columns for total site acreage and buildable acreage.
Suitability of Nonvac
ant Sites: The element states that nonvacant sites were identified based on objective factors such as improvement value, age of structure, declining uses, nearby residential development, owner/developer interestand filtered sites based on certain uses. However, the element must provide support for these assumptions.
For example, the element should analyze and discuss how these factors are indicative of redevelopment potential.
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n addition, the element states that most uses are commercial; however the description of existing uses should be sufficiently detailed to facilitate an analysis demonstrating the potential for additional development in the planning period The element must also analyze the extent that existing uses may impede additional residential development.
The element can summarize past experiences converting existing uses to higher density residential development, include current market demand for the existing use, provide analysis of existing leases or contracts that would perpetuate the existing use or prevent additional residential development, include current information on development trends and market conditions in the City and relate those trends to the sites identified.
Lastly, the element identifies sites owned by faith-based organizations and assumes that due to faith-based organizations mission and purpose and the passage of recent legislation making it easier to develop on religious sites, that residential development will occur. However, the element needs to include additional supporting information such as interest from owners, analyze the degree of utilization for parking lots, or other relevant factors. Furthermore, the element should commensurate the analysis with appropriate programs and policies committed to redeveloping nonvacant sites.
As noted in the housing element, the housing element relies upon nonvacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of the RHNA for lower income households. For your information, the housing element must demonstrate existing uses are not an
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impediment to additional residential development and will likely discontinue in the planning period (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (g)(2).). Absent findings (e.g., adoption resolution) based on substantial evidence, the existing uses will be presumed to impede additional residential development and will not be utilized toward demonstrating adequate sites to accommodate the regional housing need allocation.
Senate Bill 9 (Statutes of 2021) Projections: The element is projecting 250 units that will be developed based on the passage of SB 9 (Statutes of 2021) to accommodate a portion of its above moderate income RHNA. To utilize projections based on SB 9 legislation, the element must 1) include a site-specific inventory of sites where SB 9 projections are being applied to 2) include a nonvacant sites analysis demonstrating the likelihood of redevelopment and that the existing use will not constitute as an impediment for additional residential use and 3) include programs and policies that establish zoning and development standards early in the planning period and implement incentives to encourage and facilitate development. The element should support this analysis with local information such as local developer or owner interest to utilize zoning and incentives established through SB9.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): The element is projecting 366 ADUs for an average of 46 ADUs per year over the eight-year planning period to accommodate a portion of its RHNA. The projections are based off submitted ADU applications. However, the City’s Annual Progress Reports (APR) records indicate that the City permitted 7 ADUs in 2018, 5 in 2019, and 10 in 2020 for an average of 7 ADUs/year. The City’s past performance on permitting ADUs do not support a six-fold increase. The element should reconcile these figures and adjust assumptions based on a realistic estimate of the potential for ADUs and include strong policies and programs that commit to incentivizing ADUs. Additionally, while the element can use ADU applications to support projecting ADU production beyond what was actually permitted, it cannot solely rely on ADU applications to make projection assumptions. Depending on the analysis, the element must commit to monitor ADU production and affordability throughout the course of the planning period and implement additional actions if not meeting target numbers anticipated in the housing element. If necessary, additional actions should be taken in a timely manner (e.g., within six months). The degree of additional actions should be in stride with the degree of the gap in production and affordability. For example, if actual production and affordability of ADUs is far from anticipated trends, then rezoning or something similar would be an appropriate action. If actual production and affordability is near anticipated trends, then measures like outreach and marketing might be more appropriate.
Adequate Sites Alternative (Homekey Units): The element indicates that the City has partnered with the County to convert a motel 6 to units for permanent supportive housing. To utilize the potential of existing space towards the RHNA, the element must demonstrate how these units will meet the requirements of Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c)(1), including but not limited to identifying sources of committed assistance and various other requirements. For additional information, please visit:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/site-inventory- analysis/adequate-sites-alternatives/docs/adequate_site_alt_checklist.pdf.
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Suitability and Availability of Infrastructure: While the element describes water and sewer infrastructure, it must also demonstrate sufficient existing or planned dry utilities supply capacity, including the availability and access to distribution facilities to accommodate the City’s regional housing need for the planning period (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (b).). For additional information, please visit:
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/site-inventory- analysis/analysis-of-sites-and-zoning.shtml#environmental.
Environmental Constraints: The element must analyze the suitability of sites relative to environmental conditions and describe whether that could impact housing development on identified sites in the planning period. For additional information, please visit:
https://hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/site-inventory- analysis/analysis-of-sites-and-zoning.shtml#environmental.
Sites with Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types:
• Emergency Shelters: The element must demonstrate compliance with emergency shelters parking requirements. Pursuant to AB 139 (Chapter 335, Statutes of 2019) emergency shelters are only required to provide sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the states do not requirement more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone. Additionally, t
he element states emergency
shelters are not allowed to be within 300 ft from each other; however, state law only allows a maximum of 300 ft separation requirement. The element should describe compliance with these requirements or include programs as appropriate.
• Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Units: The elem ent indicates that the City does not allow SRO units. For your information, SROs are small units that provide a valuable source of affordable housing for extremely low-income (ELI) individuals and persons experiencing homelessness. The element should include a program to enc
ourage and facilitate SRO units.
• Employee Housing: The element states that to comply with Health and Safety Code Sections §17021.5, the City allows employee housing of six or fewer in the same manner as group homes. The element should specifically define employee housing.
• ADUs: After a cursory review of the City’s ordinance, HCD discovered several areas which were not consistent with State ADU Law. This includes, but is not limited to, height restrictions, requirement of setbacks for junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), restricting bedroom count, open space requirements, among others.
While the element does include a program to update the City’s ADU ordinance, HCD will be provided a complete listing of ADU non-compliance issues under a separate cover.
3. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions
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required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584 and from meeting the need for housing for persons with disabilities, supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters identified pursuant to paragraph (7).
Land-Use Controls: W hile the element identified relevant land use controls impacts as potential constraints and included a statement that the cumulative development standards are not considered a constraint because most projects achieve close to maximum permitted densities, the element still needs to include an analysis. For example, the element could include a discuss about appliable development standards in different zones and how a hypothetical project could achieve densities when applying those standards. Additionally, the element should examine multifamily parking requirements (e.g., 2 spaces per unit) and analyze their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability.
On/Off-Site Improvements: While the element states that projects are subject to various on/off site improvements, the element should include information on actual standards and typical improvements required. Additionally, it should further identify subdivision level improvement requirements, such as minimum street widths (e.g., 40-foot minimum street width) and analyze their impact as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability.
Zoning, Development Standards and Fees: The element must clarify compliance with new transparency requirements for posting all zoning, development standards and fees on the City’s website and add a program to address these requirements, if necessary.
Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities:
• Group Homes: The element states that group homes of six or fewer are excluded from zones that allow residential uses. Additionally, group homes of seven or more are permitted with a CUP in all zones. For your information, excluding these uses from residential zones or subjecting the uses to conditional use permits (CUP) is generally considered a constraint and programs should be modified as appropriate with specific commitment to allow the use in residential zones with objectivity and certainty.
• Reasonable Accommodation: While the element briefly describes its reasonable accommodation procedures, it must describe the process and decision-making criteria such as approval findings and analyze any potential constraints on housing for persons with disabilities.
4. An analysis of potential and actual nongovernmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the availability of financing, the price of land, the cost of construction, the requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the analysis required by subdivision (c) of Government Code section 65583.2, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for
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building permits for that housing development that hinder the construction of a locality’s share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove nongovernmental constraints that create a gap between the locality’s planning for the development of housing for all income levels and the construction of that housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(6).)
The element must analyze (1) requests to develop housing at densities below those identified in the inventory, (2) the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits, and (3) any local efforts to address or mitigate nongovernmental constraints such as reduced fees, financing for affordable housing or expedited processes. The analysis should address any hinderances on the construction of a locality’s share of the regional housing need and programs should be added or modified as appropriate.
5. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families; farmworkers; families with female heads of households; and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).)
Special Needs Households: While the element includes data and a general discussion of housing challenges faced by special needs households, it still must provide an analysis of the existing needs and resources for each special need group including seniors, female headed households, large householders, and ELI households. For example, the element should discuss the existing resources to meet housing needs (availability of shelter beds, number of large units, number of deed restricted units, etc.,), an assessment of any gaps in resources, and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps.
Farmworkers: While the element includes some data on farmworkers, it should specifically quantify the number of permanent and seasonal farmworkers at the County level (i.e., USDA data) to better understand the broader and unique housing needs of farmworkers.
6. Analyze existing assisted housing developments that are eligible to change to non-low- income housing uses during the next 10 years due to termination of subsidy contracts, mortgage prepayment, or expiration of use restrictions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(9) through 65583(a)(9)(D).)
The element states that the City has three developments equating to 173 units at-risk of converting in the next ten years. However, CHPC records indicate that there are 222 units that have affordability restrictions expiring between 2023-2025. Additionally, the element identifies Ramona Park Project with 48 units set to expire in 2068. However, CHPC records state that this project is set to expire in 2025. The City must reconcile conversion dates and the number of units at-risk of converting in the next ten years.
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C. Housing Programs
1. Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).)
To address the program requirements of Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1-6), and to facilitate implementation, programs should include: (1) a description of the City’s specific role in implementation; (2) definitive implementation timelines; (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials. Programs to be revised as followed:
The element included several programs that have various actions, but does it include a timeline for when that action will begin, end or how frequent the action will be. For example, Program H1-2, states that the City will work with owners to discuss preservation options; however this program should include when the City will start outreaching to owners and how often. The following programs should be revised to include timelines for each action listed, including Program H1-2, H2-1, H2-2, H2-3, H3- 1, H3-4, H2-11, H3-8, H4-1, H4-2, H4-6, H4-7, and H5-1.
2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single- room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).)
As noted in Finding B2, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. In addition, the element should be revised as follows:
Program H3-3 – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): The City is relying on ADUs to accommodate a portion of its RHNA. While the element included a program to update
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the City’s ADU ordinance and implement ADU incentives, the element must specifically identify those incentives and a timeline for implementing incentives. Additionally, while the element states it will monitor ADU applications and implement additional incentives, this program should commit to frequent monitoring (i.e., every two years) and take appropriate action such as adjusting assumptions or rezoning within a specified time period (e.g., six months).
3. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).)
As noted in Findings B3 and B4, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints.
4. P romote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(5).)
As noted in Finding B1, the element must include a complete analysis of AFFH. The element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. In addition, most programs lack milestones and metrics to target meaningful AFFH outcomes in the planning period and should be revised as appropriate.
5. The housing program shall preserve for low-income household the assisted housing developments identified pursuant to paragraph (9) of subdivision (a). The program for preservation of the assisted housing developments shall utilize, to the extent necessary, all available federal, state, and local financing and subsidy programs identified in paragraph (9) of subdivision (a), except where a community has other urgent needs for which alternative funding sources are not available. The program may include strategies that involve local regulation and technical assistance. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(6).)
Program H1-2 – P reservation of At-Risk Rental Housing: As noted in Finding B6 the City has units at-risk of converting in the next ten years. This program must commit to complying with noticing requirements within three years, twelve months, and six months of the affordability expiration date.
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D. Quantified Objectives
Establish the number of housing units, by income level, that can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over a five-year time frame. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (b)(1 & 2).)
The element must include quantified objectives for number of housing units that will be conserved/preserved for moderate and above moderate-income category (e.g., lower, moderate, and above- moderate). Conservation objectives may include the variety of strategies employed by the City to promote tenant stability, code enforcement and repair programs that conserve the housing stock, and the preservation of units at-risk of conversion to market rate.
E. Public Participation
Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.(c)(8).)
While the element described various efforts to achieve public participation in the preparation of the housing element update, the element should also describe how comments were considered and incorporated into the element.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
November 8, 2022
Benjamin Martinez, Director
Community Development Department
City of Baldwin Park
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Dear Benjamin Martinez:
RE: City of Baldwin Park’s 6
th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Baldwin Park’s (City) revised draft housing element received for review on September 9, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from Californians for Homeownership pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).
The draft element addresses most statutory requirements described in HCD’s December 28, 2021 review; however, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The enclosed Appendix describes the revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law.
As a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), a jurisdiction that failed to adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline cannot be found in compliance until rezones to make prior identified sites available or accommodate a shortfall of sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c) (1) (A) and Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) are completed. As this year has passed and Programs H3-6: AB 1397 Re-use of Sites has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the rezoning have been completed
Benjamin Martinez, Director
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html .
We are committed to assist the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Reid Miller, of our staff, at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
Enclosure
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APPENDIX
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
The following changes are necessary to bring the City’s housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code.
Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD’s website at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/hcd-memos. Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD’s latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/building-bloc ks and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources.
A. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints
1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).)
Local Data and Knowledge: Th
e element provides a high-level summary of public
outreach efforts and brief overview of concerns from the public. However, local data and knowledge should supplement the existing analysis and provide context and information that is not captured with federal and state data. While the element can reference public outreach, it should utilize that information where relevant. Additionally, the element could discuss feedback regarding the type of community investments and strategies that are reflective of the community’s needs.
2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).)
Progress in Meeting the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA): Wh ile the element provided a complete analysis demonstrating the availability of these units in the planning period, the element is still inconsistently reporting the number of units that will be counted as progress in meeting RHNA. For example, Table H-5-2 and H-5-3 equate to 291; however the element states that it will be counting 296 units as credit for the RHNA. The element should reconcile the number of units that will be counted as
progress towards RHNA.
Re
alistic Capacity: The element is assuming 92 percent of maximum allowable densities to calculate residential capacity. The element notes that the City provides incentives for residential development in nonresidential zones but also mentions the zones allow 100 percent nonresidential uses. The calculation of residential capacity must account for the likelihood of 100 percent nonresidential uses. For example, the element could examine
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all recent development (including 100 percent nonresidential) in the pertinent zones, gather how often 100 percent nonresidential occurs, adjust the calculation of residential capacity as appropriate and add or modify programs if necessary.
Suitability of Nonvac
ant Sites: The revised element included a list of criteria used to determine redevelopment potential, referenced some projects, and included a description of the existing uses on each site. However, the element should support the validity of the criteria used to identify redevelopment potential. The element should do this by including past projects that redeveloped with the same criteria. For your inf
ormation, when including examples, the element should list specific site characteristics that relate to the factors utilized in the analysis. Lastly, the element stated that sites were considered if the improvement value is less than half of the land value. In the sites inventory, the element includes sites with improvement to land ratio ranging from 0.1-7.0. The element should clarify what criteria it used when identifying sites with low improvement value.
As
noted in the housing element, the housing element relies upon nonvacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of the RHNA for lower income households. For your information, the housing element must demonstrate existing uses are not an impediment to additional residential development and will likely discontinue in the planning period. (Gov. Code, § 65583.2, subd. (g)(2).) Absent findings (e.g., adoption resolution) based on substantial evidence, the existing uses will be presumed to impede additional residential development and will not be utilized toward demonstrating adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA.
Suitability of Nonvac
ant Sites (Faith-Based Sites): HCD’s prior review found that the element must include supporting information to demonstrate redevelopment potential on the identified church sites. The revised analysis notes that one site has received interest from a nonprofit and included examples from surrounding jurisdictions. However, this still does not support the likelihood that these church sites will redevelop. As found in HCD’s prior review, the element should provide supporting information related to interest and outreach efforts from owners and the degree of utilization for parking lots.
Senate Bill 9 (Statutes of 2021) Projections: HC
D’s prior review found that to utilize
projections based on SB9, the element must include a site specific inventory, nonvacant sites analysis, local information and data to support the assumptions, and commensurate policies and programs.
• Nonv
acant sites analysis – To address the nonvacant analysis, the element indicates that the existing use does not act as an impediment to additional development because the most financially feasible option is to add a detached ADU to the subdivided lots and build an additional single family home on the second lot. However, the element must provide support for this as sumption such
as owner interest in creating new single family homes or adding additional ADUs and information about financial feasibility related to Baldwin Park.
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• Site specific inventory – The element states that the City has undertaken a process to identify a site-specific inventory. However, the element should specifically denote within the inventory which sites are being used towards SB9 projections.
• Support for Assumptions – the element is projecting 220 units through the usage of SB9 based on a uptake in ADU applications and 40 inquiries regarding the usage of SB9. However, this still does not support the assumption that 220 units will be built using SB9 legislation. The element should either provide additional analysis to support these assumptions or reduce the assumptions.
Sites Identified in Prior Planning Periods: The element indicates (Appendix B) that some sites were identified in prior planning periods but then notes that they are not subject to the requirements under AB 1397 (Statutes of 2017) without any further explanation. For your information, sites identified in prior planning periods shall not be deemed adequate to accommodate the housing needs for lower-income households unless a program, meeting statutory requirements, requires rezoning within specified time periods. The element should denote which sites were identified in the prior planning periods. For more information on program requirements, please see HCD’s Housing Element Sites Inventory Guidebook at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-d evelopment/housing-
element/housing-element-memos.shtml.
Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types (Emergency Shelters): The element now includes Program H3-4 (Address Homelessness) to amend zoning and provide one parking space per 250 square feet in addition to one space for every five beds. However, parking for emergency shelters should only be the number of spaces necessary for staff working in the shelter and no more than other uses in the same zones. Program H3-4 should be revised to amend zoning and parking spaces consistent with this standard.
3. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels… ...including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures... (Gov.
Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(5).)
Zoning, Development Standards and Fees: While the element stated that the City post all fees on it’s website, as found in the prior review, the element still needs to clarify transparency requirements for posting development standards and zoning on the City’s website and add a program to address these requirements, if necessary .
B. Housing Programs
1. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the
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inventory... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).)
As noted in Finding A2, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types. In addition, the element should be revised as follows:
Program H3-7 (Implement SB 9): While the element now commits to adopting objective standards, an ordinance to comply with SB 9, and monitoring program, given that the City is relying on SB 9 to accommodate a portion of the RHNA, this program should also include developing incentives and outreach to further encourage the usage of SB 9.
Program H3-3 (Accessory Dwelling Units): The element now commits to frequent monitoring and implementing additional incentives or other strategies. However, as found in HCD’s prior review, if production and affordability does not keep pace with the assumptions, the element must commit to specific strategies such as reducing assumptions and rezoning or identifying alternative sites within a specific timeframe (e.g., 6 months).
Program H3-4 (Address Homelessness) and Program H3-8 (Hotel/Motel Conversions):
These programs should be revised to provide specific timelines and actions for each activity.
2. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(3).)
As noted in Findings A3, element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints.
3. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(5).)
As noted in Finding A1, the element must include a complete analysis of affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). The element must be revised to add goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis. In addition, as found in HCD’s prior review, the element must include programs actions that meaningfully overcome fair housing issues and address contributing factors. Secondly, programs and actions must enhance housing mobility, provide new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place-based strategies that promote community preservation and revitalization, and displacement protection. Furthermore, the element must include specific commitment, timelines, geographic targeting and metrics or numerical targets.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
April 17, 2023
Benjamin Martinez, Director
Community Development Department
City of Baldwin Park
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Dear Benjamin Martinez:
RE: City of Baldwin Park’s 6
th Cycle (2021-2028) Revised Draft Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Baldwin Park’s (City) revised draft housing element that was received for review on February 16, 2023 along with revisions received on March 31, 2023. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from David Kellogg, SGV Habitat of Humanity and Baldwin Park United Methodist Church pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).
The revised draft housing element addresses most statutory requirements described in HCD’s November 8, 2022 review; however, additional revisions are necessary to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code), as follows:
1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).)
Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(5).)
Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: To address housing affordability and housing choices, the element revised Program 5-4 affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) to reference actions including inclusionary, density bonus, and hotel/motel conversion policies. However, given the need high need of affordable housing in the City, the element should include significant actions to meaningfully
Benjamin Martinez, Director
address fair housing issues. For example, the element could modify programs related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (Program 3-3), SB 9 (Program 3-7) hotel/motel conversions (Program 3-8), religious sites (Program 3-10), regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) sites strategies (Program 4-1, 4-2) with significant metrics and geographic targeting to address this finding.
Additionally, the assessment of fair housing (Chapter 4) demonstrated that environmental justice (EJ) is a significant issue within the City due to various contributing factors. While the element included some revisions, it must include stronger and specific actions to meaningfully address the issue and target change. For example, while the element included an action (Program 5-4 AFFH) committing to implement the City’s EJ element such as traffic calming, street trees, etc., many of these timelines are beyond the planning period. This program could be revised to committing to specific actions, annually, and include metrics that are based on annual outcomes and goals instead of outcomes that are beyond the planning period. Additionally, the element should include or expand on actions to have a significant commitment to EJ issues. For example, the element noted various green space and park projects that the City will be implementing during the planning period (p. 4-37). The element could include or modify a program with commitments to these projects with quantifiable metrics.
2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).)
The analysis shall determine whether the inventory can provide for a variety of types of housing, including multifamily rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single- room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing, and whether the inventory affirmatively furthers fair housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).)
Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory… (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).)
Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: As noted in prior reviews, the housing element relies upon nonvacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of the RHNA for lower income households. For your information, the housing element must demonstrate existing uses are not an impediment to additional residential development and will likely discontinue in the planning period. (Gov. Code, Benjamin Martinez, Director
§ 65583.2, subd. (g)(2).) Absent findings (e.g., adoption resolution) based on substantial evidence, the existing uses will be presumed to impede additional residential development and will not be utilized toward demonstrating adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA.
Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types (Emergency Shelters): Chapter 654, Statutes of 2022 (AB 2339), adds specificity on how cities and counties plan for emergency shelters and ensure sufficient and suitable capacity. Future submittals of the housing element may need to address these statutory requirements. For additional information and timing requirements, please see HCD’s memo at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and -
community/ab2339-notice.pdf.
Programs: As noted above, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established.
Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types.
3. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels… ...including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(5).)
The element should address public comments on this revised draft submittal and discuss compliance with the Permit Streamlining Act and intersections with CEQA and timing requirements, including streamlining determinations and add or modify programs as appropriate.
The element will meet the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law once it has been revised and adopted, if necessary, to substantially comply with the above requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65585.
As a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), a jurisdiction that failed to adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline cannot be found in compliance until rezones to make prior identified sites available or accommodate a shortfall of sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583, Benjamin Martinez, Director
subdivision (c) (1) (A) and Government Code section 65583.2, subdivision (c) are completed. As this year has passed and Programs H3-6: AB 1397 Re-use of Sites has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the rezoning have been completed.
For your information, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, the City must submit an electronic sites inventory with its adopted housing element. The City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD. Please see HCD’s housing element webpage at
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-
development/housing-elements f or a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach out to HCD at [email protected] for technical assistance.
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
HCD appreciates the dedication of the housing element team. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Reid Miller, of our staff, at [email protected]
.
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
Attachment #7
Addendum to the General Plan EIR
(https://www.baldwinpark.com/online-
documents/community-
development/planning/general-plan-individual-
elements/housing-element-update-2021-
2029/3369-housing-element-addendum-to-the-
general-plan-eir/file)
Attachment #8
CEQA Consistency Finding
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Finding of Consistency
Project Title:
City of Baldwin Park Zoning Text and Map Amendments (HOUSING ELEMENT RE-USE SITE OVERLAY ZONE)
Project Location – Specific:
The overlay is applied to the parcels with the following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 8543-019-001; 8543- 019-004; 8543-019-005; 8543-019-006; 8543-019-034; 8543-019-037; 8543-019-038; 8415-009-026; 8415-009-027; 8415-009-028; 8415-009-029; 8415-011-002; 8415-009-033; and 8415-009-034.
Project Location – City and County:
City of Baldwin Park, County of Los Angeles
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of the Project:
The Baldwin Park 2021-2029 Housing Element is a required component of the General Plan. The 2021- 2029 Housing Element includes policies and programs to meet the City’s housing needs , remove constraints to housing development, affirmatively further fair housing, and show adequate sites with zoning in place to meet the city’s port ion of regional housing needs (also known as the regional housing needs assessment, or RHNA) . The Baldwin Park 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Public Safety Element Update, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element Update Addendum to the 2020 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) assessed the impacts of this programmatic project, including implementation programs.
Housing Element Program H3-6: AB 1397 Reuse of Sites requires a new overlay zone to implement State Housing Element law. The law is intended to increase development incentives on sites that have been identified in multiple consecutive Housing Element cycles. Chapter 153.112 (Housing Element Re-Use Site Overlay Zone) is proposed as a new chapter in the Zoning Code th at would be applied to APNs indicated in the Project Location above.
There have been no substantial changes to the project scope or circumstances in the Initial Study and Negative Declaration. Because the Zoning Text and Map Amendments are an inherent part of the original project, any potential significant impacts have been considered in the Initial Study and Addendum. The Zoning Text and Map Amendments do not involve an environmentally sensitive area, nor do revisions change or expand the prop osed uses, increase intensity, or result in a change from the original CEQA conclusions.
Name of Public Agency Approving the Project:
The Baldwin Park City Council
Name of Persons or Agency Carrying Out the Project:
City of Baldwin Park
The project is within scope of the Baldwin Park 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Public Safety Element Update, and Health, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice Element Update , which was the subject of an environmental evaluation in the Addendum to th e 2020 General Plan EIR . The Addendum was completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Further, the Addendum remains pertinent and continues to have strong informational value.
The above-described project has been evaluated under CEQA to determine whether the project scope, circumstances, or information would trigger the need for any supplemental environmental documentation based on new or substan tially more severe significant environmental impacts. After a thorough factual evaluation, the City of Baldwin Park has determined that no further supplemental environmental review is required because:
(1) The project does not propose substantial changes to t he original project as described in the Addendum to the General Plan EIR, which would require major revisions to the Addendum due to the involvement of new or substantially more severe significant impacts;
(2) The project will not involve substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the original project was undertaken, which would require major revisions to Addendum due to the involvement of new or substantially more severe significant impacts; and
(3) No substantially important new informati on requiring new analysis of significant effects, mitigation, or alternatives is known that would require major revisions to the Addendum due to the project scope.
As such no further environmental documentation is required because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in the Addendum pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided pursuant to the Addendum. Therefore, in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15168(c)), the project elements are within the scope of the Addendum; that Addendum continues to be pertinent with considerable information al value; and project elements do not give rise to any new or substantially more severe significant effects, nor do they require any new mitigation measures or alternatives. Accordingly, no new environmental document is required.
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. ______11____
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: General Plan Map Amendment to change the General Plan designation from "Single -Family Residential" to
"Open Space" and Change the Zoning Designation from
"Single-Family Residential" to "Open Space" to allow for the expansion of an existing public park (Barnes Park). (Location: 3301 Patritti Avenue; APN: 8550 -004-001;
Applicant: City of Bald win Park; Case Numbers: AGP -
23-01 and Z 23-01)
RECOMEMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council continue the item to the August 2, 2023 City Council meeting to allow staff the opportunity to provide Public Hearing Notices to all property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property.
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____12_____
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Enrique C. Zaldivar, City Manager
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members of the Measure BP
Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC) - Lottery
Selection Process
SUMMARY
At its meeting of March 1, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1500 - Establish the Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC). At its meeting of April 19, 2023, the City Council considered a Staff Report to open the application process to prospective candidates for the SOC.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a drawing of candidate names by random selection (lottery) for the seven SOC positions, in each of the five categories, as outlined in this report.
2. Certify the selection of the seven (7) SOC members upon completion of the lottery, and pending the Oath of Office at the August 2, 2023 City Council Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
BACKGROUND
Voters of the City of Baldwin Park approved Measure BP at the November 8, 2022 General Election by nearly 59% of the vote. Measure BP has added a ¾ of a cent (0.75%) to the sales tax roll of the City.
The sales tax rate was increased from 9.5% to 10.25%, effective as of April 1, 2023.
During the public education phase prior to the election, the City Council made a pledge that there would be stakeholder-based oversight of all the revenues from Measure BP. Thus the formation of the SOC by the enactment of Or dinance No. 1500. The SOC is made up of seven (7) members. Four (4) represent organizations; three (3) members represent residents at large. Four (4) of the seven members must be residents of the City of Baldwin Park at the time of appointment.
Members are appointed to a four -year term with the option for a second consecutive four -year term upon request by the member and approval by the City Council. The first inaugural term will be staggered and shortened to two years for three of the seven members to enable the formation of staggered terms thereafter. Members and the order of staggering will be determined by a drawing during this council meeting.
Background reviews on all and each of the candidates have been conducted and completed. Following
the selection by today’s drawing, final appointment will be followed by the Oath of Office at the next City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
The application process for SOC membership was opened from April 24 thru May 25, 2023. The SOC Committee garnered good interest. Following is the list of names who submitted under each category.
Eligibility criteria has been verified for all the candidates , and background reviews have been completed.
Youth Sports or
Art Organization
Duly Ordained
of the Clergy
Represents the
BPUSD
A Duly Non-Profit
Organization in BP
Resident of
Baldwin Park
One (1) Member
Resident
One (1) Member
Non-Resident
One (1) Member
Non-Resident
One (1) Member
Non-Resident
Three (3) Members
Resident
Gregory Orozco Elmer Jackson Betsy Lara Beatriz Sandoval Christie Valenzuela Christopher Garrido Christopher Garrido
Cruz Baca Christopher Ramos
Vanegas
Maria Estela Mata
Carcamo
Cruz Baca
Edgar Estrada
Erik Pena
Jorge Hernandez
Mario Maciel Jr.
Nghiem Nguyen
Sasha Rodriguez
Stephany Gonzalez
Order of Random Drawings:
First
Names in each category will be pulled randomly using an electronic drawing system to be conducted publicly by staff, and certified by the City Council. Categories where only one candidate applicant exists, will not be subject to the drawing and the candidate will be announced as selected.
Second
From the seven (7) member names selected above, a second drawing will be held to determine the length of the inaugural term for purposes of staggering the terms. The fir st four (4) names drawn, will serve a four-year inaugural term. The three (3) member names remaining will serve two-year inaugural term.
Following is timeline for the activation of the SOC:
City Council considers Staff Report For Application Process April 19, 2023 Promotional Brochure and Application Advertised: April 24-May 25, 2023 Deadline to Submit Applications to City Clerk’s office: Thursday May 25, 2023 Review of Applications by CEO’s office: May 29-June 23, 2023 Present Eligible List of Candidates to City Council for Drawing: July 19, 2023 Certify List and Oath of Office of SOC Members in City Council Meeting : August 2, 2023 First SOC Meeting to be convened by the CEO: Tuesday August 8, at 5pm
ALTERNATIVES
None being recommended.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.
STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. _____13____
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Enrique C. Zaldivar, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Shirley Quinones, Chief Deputy City Clerk
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for
City Commissions
SUMMARY
This report requests that the City Council review applicants and appoint commissioners to the Scheduled Vacancies of City Commissions.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review all commission applications to the Planning and Recreation/Community Services Commissions and make respective appointments.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Five (5) Planning Commissioner Seats Open for Term: July 1, 2023, thru Jun 30, 2025 Current Members:
(Chair) Gen Escobosa TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 (Vice Chair) Erik Pena TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 (Commissioner) Mario Maciel Jr. TERM EXPIRES - JUNE 30, 2023 (Commissioner) Ricardo Vazques TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 (Commissioner) Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 Applications received from the following (applicants listed alphabetically by first name):
1. Erik Pena
2. Evangelina Franco
3. Gen Escobosa
4. Gustavo Cuadra
5. Hector Reyes
6. Mario Ismael Flores
7. Mario Maciel Jr.
8. Ricardo Vazques
9. Ramona Rodriguez
10. Sasha Rodriguez
11. Stephany Gonzalez
RECREATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION:
Eight (8) Recreation/Community Services Commissions Seats open.
Term: Seats No. 1-5 : July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2025
Seats No. 6-8: July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024
* Office #6 – Baldwin Park high School
* Office #7 – Sierra Vista High School
* Office #8 – North Park High School
Current Members:
OFFICE #1- Amy Nguyen Villanueva TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30,2023 OFFICE #2- Roman Rodriguez TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #3- Cecelia Bernal TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #4 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #5 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #6 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #7 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023 OFFICE #8 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023
Applications received from the following (applicants listed alphabetically by first name):
1. Anita Diaz
2. Cecelia Bernal
3. Mario Flores
4. Nghiem Van Nguyen
5. Roman Rodriguez
6. Sasha Rodriguez
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
BACKGROUND
A Public Notice of Commissioners was posted accordance with Government Code Sections 54972 and Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapter 32.
All Commission applications included Residency verification (via review of a driver’s license and a current utility bill). Said documentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office under advisement.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could make appointments at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting and designate the current incumbents to continue serving in their current capacity until said appointments are made, as prescribed by the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 32.03(B).
LEGAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2023 - Planning Commission Applications
2. 2023 - Recreation/Community Services Commission Applications
STAFF REPORT
SA ITEM NO. 1_
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Ana Zhang, Senior Finance Clerk
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Successor Agency To The Dissolved Community
Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park
Warrants and Demands
SUMMARY
Attached is the Warrants and Demands Register for the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park to be ratified by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total of the attached Warrants Register for Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park was, $16,168.90.
BACKGROUND
The attached Claims and Demands the required information as set out in the California Government Code. Staff has reviewed the requests for expenditures for the appropriate budgetary approval and for the authorization from the department head or its designee. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code, the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee does hereby certify to the accuracy of the demands hereinafter referred. Payments released since the previous meeting and the following is a summary of the payment released:
1. The June 9, 2023 to July 10, 2023, Successor Agency Warrant with check number 13612 through 13617 in the total amount of $16,168.90 was made on behalf of Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park constituting of claim and demand against the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park, are herewith presented to the City Council as required by law, and hereby ratified.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Check Register
Amount
Grand Total: 16,168.90$
1,113.75$
13617 07/06/2023 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY 2023-2024 ANNUAL DUES MEMBERSHIP 890-25-299-53330-11107 6,037.97$ 13616 06/22/2023 RSG INC SERVICES RELATED TO PREPARATION OF HOUSING MAY 23 890-40-405-51100-00000 2,200.00$
13615 06/22/2023 HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT WITH BBVA COMPASS 838-00-000-51101-14900 1,750.00$ 13614 06/15/2023 US BANK BALDWIN PARK SUC. AGENCY TARB 2017 838-00-000-55750-14900 1,862.43$
13613 06/15/2023 RSG INC SERVICES RELATED TO PREPARATION OF HOUSING APR.23 890-40-405-51100-00000 3,204.75$ 13612 06/15/2023 JWA URBAN CONSULTANTS INC AS-NEEDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO 890-40-440-51101-14405 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Description (Item) Account Number Check Register
City of Baldwin Park, CA By (None)
Payment Dates 6/9/2023 - 7/10/2023
STAFF REPORT
SA ITEM NO. _2_
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report SA – May 2023
SUMMARY
Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2023. The Treasurer’s Report lists all cash for the City which includes the Baldwin Park Financing Authority, the Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission (CDC). All investments are in compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and the California Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
BACKGROUND
City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit “A”, Treasurer’s Report
ESTIMATED
INVESTMENT INTEREST PURCHASE MATURITY PAR CURRENT BOOK MARKET
DESCRIPTION RATE DATE DATE VALUE PRINCIPAL VALUE VALUE
State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) City-Including General Fund & all other Special Revenue Funds 2.993% Varies Varies 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ Housing Authority 2.993% Varies Varies 379.57 379.57 379.57 379.57 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 Certificate of Deposit
Traditions Bancorp Inc. (Cambridge Investment Research) 4.65% 11/4/2022 11/4/2024 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,635.00 Mutual Securities 5.00% 2/15/2023 2/15/2024 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,993,760.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,241,395.00
Federal Farm CR BKS Bond
Mutual Securities 4.125% 9/26/2022 10/17/2023 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00
US Bank - Debt Service Trustee Accounts
Fiscal Agent Funds (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 Fiscal Agent Funds - Successor Agency (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71
63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,637,377.96$ Total Investments 63,660,202.96$
Cash with Bank of the West
11,178,663.84
909,629.74
2.00 922,296.71
24,026.34
41,683.50
Total Cash with Bank of the West 13,076,302.13
Investment Brokerage (Cash & Cash Equivalents) 14,970.93 Total Cash and Investments $ 76,751,476.02
* In accordance with AB X126,the Community Development Commission is dissolved effective January 31, 2012.
The successor agency name is "The City of Baldwin Park as Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park".
* There was no investment purchase transaction made for the month of May 2023 and several withdrawls were made through the Local Agency Investment Fund.
In compliance with the California Government Code Section 53646 et seq., I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's expenditure requirements for the next six months that all investments are in compliance to the City's Statement of Investment Policy.
Approved by:
Rose Tam
Director of Finance
Money Market Plus
Successor Agency
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
TREASURER'S REPORT
5/31/2023
Housing Authority
City Miscellaneous Cash (W/C, P/R)
City Checking (General)
CNG Station
FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
July 19, 2023, 7:00 PM
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Monica Garcia
Alejandra Avila
Jean M. Ayala
Daniel Damian
Welcome to your Finance Authority Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the Board Members and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act.
Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
How to watch
The City of Baldwin Park provides two ways to watch a Finance Authority meeting:
In Person
Most Finance Authority meetings take
place at City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific
Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Online
Audio streaming will be available at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLZ0_dDFRjy59rhiDZ13Fg/featured?view_as=subscriber http://baldwinpark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=10 Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 960-4011.
Public Comments
The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer’s Report FA – May 2023
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected]. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE II)
STAFF REPORT
FA ITEM NO. 1
TO: Chair and Members of the Finance Authority
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report FA – May 2023
SUMMARY
Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2023. The Treasurer’s Report lists all cash for the City which includes the Baldwin Park Financing Authority, the Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission (CDC). All investments are in compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and the California Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
BACKGROUND
City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit “A”, Treasurer’s Report
ESTIMATED
INVESTMENT INTEREST PURCHASE MATURITY PAR CURRENT BOOK MARKET
DESCRIPTION RATE DATE DATE VALUE PRINCIPAL VALUE VALUE
State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) City-Including General Fund & all other Special Revenue Funds 2.993% Varies Varies 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ Housing Authority 2.993% Varies Varies 379.57 379.57 379.57 379.57 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 Certificate of Deposit
Traditions Bancorp Inc. (Cambridge Investment Research) 4.65% 11/4/2022 11/4/2024 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,635.00 Mutual Securities 5.00% 2/15/2023 2/15/2024 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,993,760.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,241,395.00
Federal Farm CR BKS Bond
Mutual Securities 4.125% 9/26/2022 10/17/2023 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00
US Bank - Debt Service Trustee Accounts
Fiscal Agent Funds (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 Fiscal Agent Funds - Successor Agency (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71
63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,637,377.96$ Total Investments 63,660,202.96$
Cash with Bank of the West
11,178,663.84
909,629.74
2.00 922,296.71
24,026.34
41,683.50
Total Cash with Bank of the West 13,076,302.13
Investment Brokerage (Cash & Cash Equivalents) 14,970.93 Total Cash and Investments $ 76,751,476.02
* In accordance with AB X126,the Community Development Commission is dissolved effective January 31, 2012.
The successor agency name is "The City of Baldwin Park as Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park".
* There was no investment purchase transaction made for the month of May 2023 and several withdrawls were made through the Local Agency Investment Fund.
In compliance with the California Government Code Section 53646 et seq., I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's expenditure requirements for the next six months that all investments are in compliance to the City's Statement of Investment Policy.
Approved by:
Rose Tam
Director of Finance
Money Market Plus
Successor Agency
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
TREASURER'S REPORT
5/31/2023
Housing Authority
City Miscellaneous Cash (W/C, P/R)
City Checking (General)
CNG Station
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
July 19, 2023, 7:00 PM
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Monica Garcia
Alejandra Avila
Jean M. Ayala
Daniel Damian
Welcome to your Housing Authority Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the Board Members and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act.
Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
How to watch
The City of Baldwin Park provides two ways to watch a Housing Authority meeting:
In Person
Most Housing Authority meetings take
place at City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific
Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Online
Audio streaming will be available at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLZ0_dDFRjy59rhiDZ13Fg/featured?view_as=subscriber http://baldwinpark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=10 Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 960-4011.
Public Comments
The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Ac tion may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s Warrants and Demands Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Treasurer’s Report HA – May 2023
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected]. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE II)
STAFF REPORT
HA ITEM NO. 1
TO: Chair and Members of the Housing Authority
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Ana Zhang, Senior Finance Clerk
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s Warrants and
Demands
SUMMARY
Attached are the Warrants and Demands Registers for the City of Baldwin Park Housing Authority to be ratified by the Board.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total of the Warrants and Demands for Housing Authority was $647,570.84.
BACKGROUND
The attached Claims and Demands report format meets the required information as set out in the California Government Code. Staff has reviewed the requests for expenditures for the appropriate budgetary approval and for the authorization from the department head or its designee. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code, the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee does hereby certify to the accuracy of the demands hereinafter referred. Payments released since the previous meeting and the following is a summary of the payment released:
1. The June 9, 2023 to July 10, 2023 Warrant check numbers 72757 through 72777 in the amount of $15,679.56 and Automated Clearing House (ACH) In the amount of $631,891.28 were made on behalf of City of Baldwin Park Housing Authority constituting of claims and demands, are herewith presented to the Board as required by law, and hereby ratified.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Happy Check Register
2. Happy Check Register ACH
Check Register ReportDate Range: 6/9/2023...7/10/2023VMS Date Range:...Program:-Payment Type:Check Numbers: ...Direct Deposit: Exclude Direct DepositCheck Cleared: AllPort Status: Include Port InsZero HAPs: Include Zero HAPsVoided Payments:Omit Voided PaymentsHeld Checks: Exclude Held ChecksGrouped by:Sorted by: Check Number7/10/2023Check Number Check Date Payee Name Amount DDVMS Date72757 07/01/2023 Jennelle M Henderson $36.0007/01/202372758 07/01/2023 Julie L Fonseca $10.0007/01/202372759 07/01/2023Vanessa G Ross$58.0007/01/202372760 07/01/2023 Jacqueline Chaves $248.0007/01/202372761 07/01/2023Xiomara A Martinez$30.0007/01/202372762 07/01/2023 Rebecca Galindo $17.0007/01/202372763 07/01/2023 City of Pomona Housing Authority $842.2807/01/202372764 07/01/2023 Ken Chi-Kin Yu $10.0007/01/202372765 07/01/2023 Monica A Escalante $64.0007/01/202372766 07/01/2023 Luis Gordillo $131.0007/01/202372767 07/01/2023Viridiana Medina$17.0007/01/202372768 07/01/2023 Kayla N Harris $29.0007/01/202372769 07/01/2023 Camille M Lovesmith $42.0007/01/202372770 07/01/2023 Diana Mary Barcelo $10.0007/01/202372771 07/01/2023 Ricky Garcia $4.0007/01/202372772 07/01/2023 Imelda A Sanchez Diaz $46.0007/01/202372773 07/01/2023 Eternal Link LLC $1649.0007/01/202372774 07/01/2023 George Ka Chun Chew $2242.0007/01/202372775 07/01/2023 City of Carlsbad $875.2807/01/202372776 07/01/2023 Primrose Villa dba Oak Park-North $7986.0003/17/202372777 07/01/2023 Cameron Properties $1333.0007/01/2023$15,679.56Total9Unit Count$1,540.56Average Weighted by Unit Count$580.72AverageHard to House CountCheck Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 1Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc.
Check Register ReportDate Range: 6/9/2023...7/10/2023VMS Date Range:...Program:-Payment Type:Check Numbers: ...Direct Deposit: Include Direct DepositCheck Cleared: AllPort Status: Include Port InsZero HAPs: Include Zero HAPsVoided Payments:Omit Voided PaymentsHeld Checks: Exclude Held ChecksGrouped by:Sorted by: Check Number7/10/2023Check Number Check Date Payee Name Amount DDVMS Date31210 06/13/2023 Monrovia 612, LP $3400.0005/02/202331211 06/13/2023 Heritage Park Villas LP $2777.0005/05/202331212 06/13/2023 Post Brookhollow , LP $4396.0004/10/202331213 06/13/2023 Kimmie Mu Matsunaga $1344.0005/11/202331214 06/13/2023 1024 Royal Oaks LP dba Whispering $548.0006/01/202331215 07/01/2023Y & H Investment, Inc.$1498.0007/01/202331216 07/01/2023 Eunice Property, LLC $1270.0007/01/202331217 07/01/2023 Wilson Apartment Associates L.P. $756.0007/01/202331218 07/01/2023 Monet Huong Nguyen $2395.0007/01/202331219 07/01/2023ASCENSION HOLDINGS LLC$1262.0007/01/202331220 07/01/2023 Tom Cinquegrani $1233.0007/01/202331221 07/01/2023 Mark T. Fernandez $994.0007/01/202331222 07/01/2023 Melody (Muoi) Dao $1539.0007/01/202331223 07/01/2023 John W. Ruwitch and Anh Lam Truong$1153.0007/01/202331224 07/01/2023Adam King Lee and Joyce Ng Lee$1351.0007/01/202331225 07/01/2023 Mingyu Qu $2730.0007/01/202331226 07/01/2023 SAE GROUP, LLC $1988.0007/01/202331227 07/01/2023 Wei Zhen Su $695.0007/01/202331228 07/01/2023 Mallorca Apartments, LTD $2834.0007/01/202331229 07/01/2023 Michael I. or Ling Brooks $1275.0007/01/202331230 07/01/2023 Donna J Falls$811.0007/01/202331231 07/01/2023 Cipriano Salazar Jr. $1425.0007/01/202331232 07/01/2023 Dung Tran $595.0007/01/202331233 07/01/2023 Monrovia 612, LP $21849.0007/01/202331234 07/01/2023 Leslie K Ng $1043.0007/01/202331235 07/01/2023 Jun Hua Hu $2846.0007/01/202331236 07/01/2023 Quoc T. Vo $2161.0007/01/202331237 07/01/2023 Lien Diep $1255.0007/01/202331238 07/01/2023 LLJ Stratford Sunset, LLC, Sunset $4415.0007/01/202331239 07/01/2023 Rosa Lamas-Serratos $1668.0007/01/202331240 07/01/2023Villa Olive Oak dba Oak Park- South$5299.0007/01/202331241 07/01/2023 Malcolm Oso $983.0007/01/2023Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 1Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc. 31242 07/01/2023 Dieu-Thuy Nu Ton $976.0007/01/202331243 07/01/2023 Dajojo, LLC $632.0007/01/202331244 07/01/2023 Investor Trust Realty Group, Inc. $1453.0007/01/202331245 07/01/2023 Don Norwood $1479.0007/01/202331246 07/01/2023Aaron Abdus Shakoor$1739.0007/01/202331247 07/01/2023Ana Thai$883.0007/01/202331248 07/01/2023 SRI Properties No 15 LLC $1268.0007/01/202331249 07/01/2023 Larry Chow $1912.0007/01/202331250 07/01/2023 T & T Asset Holding, LLC $667.0007/01/202331251 07/01/2023 Michael Alfred Alarcon $1334.0007/01/202331252 07/01/2023 Mousa Boushaaya $1633.0007/01/202331253 07/01/2023 Tuan Viet Ho $2082.0007/01/202331254 07/01/2023Xiaomin Lin and Xiaoxi Wu$2454.0007/01/202331255 07/01/2023 Jun Ye and Ming Feng $1786.0007/01/202331256 07/01/2023 4324 Walnut St LLC $1067.0007/01/202331257 07/01/2023 El Monte Housing Partners LP - The $10141.0007/01/202331258 07/01/2023 Joseph T. Tung $907.0007/01/202331259 07/01/2023Alamitas LLC$629.0007/01/202331260 07/01/2023Avalon Monrovia LLC$1355.0007/01/202331261 07/01/2023 Pro Management Inc. $1471.0007/01/202331262 07/01/2023Andrew & Eva Fogg$1403.0007/01/202331263 07/01/2023 Heritage Park Villas LP $23869.0007/01/202331264 07/01/2023Villa Olive Oak dba Oak Park - South$2000.0007/01/202331265 07/01/2023 $8721.0007/01/202331266 07/01/2023 Palo Verde Apartments, LP $903.0007/01/202331267 07/01/2023 Sharon Campbell $3044.0007/01/202331268 07/01/2023 Linda Alice Enriquez $2124.0007/01/202331269 07/01/2023 Ha X Van $3930.0007/01/202331270 07/01/2023 Chen Jackson $987.0007/01/202331271 07/01/2023 Philip Tsui $971.0007/01/202331272 07/01/2023 Paul Yen $2125.0007/01/202331273 07/01/2023 Mie Chen $2469.0007/01/202331274 07/01/2023 Becky Binh Nguyet Luu or Eddie Ma $2021.0007/01/202331275 07/01/2023 Tinh Van Le $668.0007/01/202331276 07/01/2023 Everardo Garcia $2392.0007/01/202331277 07/01/2023 Ngoc T. Lieu $2740.0007/01/202331278 07/01/2023Alfred Tai-Kong Ho and Lisa Chen$1211.0007/01/202331279 07/01/2023 Covina 023 Woods 206 LP c/o $1288.0007/01/202331280 07/01/2023 Doreen Han $1405.0007/01/202331281 07/01/2023 PI Properties No. 94 LLC$1155.0007/01/202331282 07/01/2023 Baldwin Park Family Housing Limited $21916.0007/01/202331283 07/01/2023 Grace Chiou $901.0007/01/202331284 07/01/2023 Marina Alvarez $6324.0006/01/202331285 07/01/2023 Zhi Min Li and WXL Investments Inc. $2163.0007/01/202331286 07/01/2023 Sui Man Mak $752.0007/01/202331287 07/01/2023 Henry Wong $2174.0007/01/2023Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 2Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc. 31288 07/01/2023 West Covina Senior Villas II, LP $482.0007/01/202331289 07/01/2023 Dung Trung Pham and Tammy Tram $364.0007/01/202331290 07/01/2023 Francisco J. Sanchez and Gloria$1109.0007/01/202331291 07/01/2023 Blessed Rock of El Monte $28526.0007/01/202331292 07/01/2023 Blessed Rock of El Monte $5347.0007/01/202331293 07/01/2023Vintage West Covina$8091.0007/01/202331294 07/01/2023Alfonso Contreras$888.0007/01/202331295 07/01/2023 Ryan Quach and Hue Cao $1831.0007/01/202331296 07/01/2023Alta Vista Villas, LP c/o Yale$2920.0007/01/202331297 07/01/2023 West Covina Seniors Villas I $1056.0007/01/202331298 07/01/2023 Post Brookhollow , LP $12712.0007/01/202331299 07/01/2023 Rahmat Ray Nehdar$1148.0007/01/202331300 07/01/2023Alexander Chan$3000.0007/01/202331301 07/01/2023 Phat Binh Vuong $815.0007/01/202331302 07/01/2023Alan Wu$806.0007/01/202331303 07/01/2023 Lawe Family Trust $844.0007/01/202331304 07/01/2023 Henry Ho $1318.0007/01/202331305 07/01/2023 PAMA IV Properties, LP $4597.0007/01/202331306 07/01/2023 Roger Hin Nam Mak $10066.0007/01/202331307 07/01/2023 LAT Investments, LLC $5195.0007/01/202331308 07/01/2023 Kimmie Mu Matsunaga $4037.0007/01/202331309 07/01/2023Xitlalai Del Real Sanchez$1433.0007/01/202331310 07/01/2023 Mary L Haynes $1060.0007/01/202331311 07/01/2023 Clinett Glazis $275.0007/01/202331312 07/01/2023 Jim & Nancy Bailey $584.0007/01/202331313 07/01/2023 Kimberly Nguyen $836.0007/01/202331314 07/01/2023 LLP Investments $1735.0007/01/202331315 07/01/2023 Joseph M. Kwok $1988.0007/01/202331316 07/01/2023 Leng Zhang and Bao Ying Jiang $1340.0007/01/202331317 07/01/2023 Mack E Titus $530.0007/01/202331318 07/01/2023 Lourdes J. Garrison $1700.0007/01/202331319 07/01/2023Angelica Garcia$2343.0007/01/202331320 07/01/2023 Sophia Wong $1247.0007/01/202331321 07/01/2023 Lois J Gaston $1295.0007/01/202331322 07/01/2023 Doan & Lily Thi $2100.0007/01/202331323 07/01/2023 El Monte Affordable Housing Partner $372.0007/01/202331324 07/01/2023 Jose Baudelio Delgado $570.0007/01/202331325 07/01/2023 Larry Mimms $1600.0007/01/202331326 07/01/2023 Jaime Jimenez $627.0007/01/202331327 07/01/2023 Ramiro Viramontes and Veronica $195.0007/01/202331328 07/01/2023 Fat Law $851.0007/01/202331329 07/01/2023 Kevin Kambor Kwong and Yuk Ming $1524.0007/01/202331330 07/01/2023 Dwight Chang $2460.0007/01/202331331 07/01/2023 Cameron Park Community Partners, $1622.0007/01/202331332 07/01/2023 Mozhgan Tavakoli $1216.0007/01/202331333 07/01/2023 Jun Tang $576.0007/01/2023Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 3Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc. 31334 07/01/2023Anmelindon LLC$2504.0007/01/202331335 07/01/2023 Lourdes Vela $3380.0007/01/202331336 07/01/2023 Gilbert Roybal $966.0007/01/202331337 07/01/2023 Philip & Fanny Kwok $1440.0007/01/202331338 07/01/2023 Woodside Village Apartments LP $6912.0007/01/202331339 07/01/2023 Cynthia Pham $744.0007/01/202331340 07/01/2023 Katie Yau and Daniel Hong $3040.0007/01/202331341 07/01/2023 Fanny Chan$1100.0007/01/202331342 07/01/2023 Baldwin Rose LP $1760.0007/01/202331343 07/01/2023 Kwan and Mei Chiang $1399.0007/01/202331344 07/01/2023 Sergio Molina $213.0007/01/202331345 07/01/2023 Chuen Lau $1371.0007/01/202331346 07/01/2023 Tanya H Chen $2010.0007/01/202331347 07/01/2023 Dan Thanh Peng and Hoan Peng $1616.0007/01/202331348 07/01/2023 Peter N Wong or $1090.0007/01/202331349 07/01/2023 JM Lam Investment LLC $652.0007/01/202331350 07/01/2023Vijay Gulati$4923.0007/01/202331351 07/01/2023 Ngoc Lieu $1252.0007/01/202331352 07/01/2023 Joseph H. Garcia $1427.0007/01/202331353 07/01/2023 Lark Ellen Village $8753.0007/01/202331354 07/01/2023Xuyen Thach Han$3200.0007/01/202331355 07/01/2023 EZ APT LLC$1182.0007/01/202331356 07/01/2023 Kim Wah Wong and Sau Yi Wong $1378.0007/01/202331357 07/01/2023 Lucena A Ewing $4782.0007/01/202331358 07/01/2023 Jocelyn Jae Jhong $2202.0007/01/202331359 07/01/2023 Emilio De Jesus Cruz $653.0007/01/202331360 07/01/2023 Isabel R Sanchez $1760.0007/01/202331361 07/01/2023 Cienega Garden Apartments $6937.0007/01/202331362 07/01/2023Vinh Hong Lai$3616.0007/01/202331363 07/01/2023 Doreen E Ewing $1062.0007/01/202331364 07/01/2023 Moller Property Management $725.0007/01/202331365 07/01/2023 Olie Terrell Johnson $845.0007/01/202331366 07/01/2023 TPA/NASCH LLC, Westgate as a sole $1359.0007/01/202331367 07/01/2023 TDF LP - Pacific Towers c/o Winn $8775.0007/01/202331368 07/01/2023 Paul & Annie W Chau $934.0007/01/202331369 07/01/2023 Steven Eraj Espantman and Marta $1327.0007/01/202331370 07/01/2023 Gilbert Dominguez $13801.0007/01/202331371 07/01/2023 Eric Yu $1596.0007/01/202331372 07/01/2023 Up Hill Investment Inc. $1817.0007/01/202331373 07/01/2023 Dieu Van Huynh $973.0007/01/202331374 07/01/2023 Kelly Nguyen $1614.0007/01/202331375 07/01/2023 Ramona Property Managers, Inc. $567.0007/01/202331376 07/01/2023 Nancy Mikhaiel $2581.0007/01/202331377 07/01/2023 Badillo Street Senior Apartments, LLC $22099.0007/01/202331378 07/01/2023 Monrovia Heritage Park LP $14641.0007/01/202331379 07/01/2023 Los Angeles County Housing Authority $1757.2807/01/2023Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 4Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc. 31380 07/01/2023 James or Barbara Fox $1086.0007/01/202331381 07/01/2023 Mayra Ortega$1169.0007/01/202331382 07/01/2023 Sel Homes LLC $6740.0007/01/202331383 07/01/2023 Hui Chuan Wang $3615.0007/01/202331384 07/01/2023 725-731 W. 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Carl and Zitta A Setian $1395.0007/01/202331416 07/01/2023 Nomer Lacson$2117.0007/01/202331417 07/01/2023Anna & Simon Choi$1398.0007/01/202331418 07/01/2023 Chung Thi Pham $2571.0007/01/202331419 07/01/2023 Rosie Leon $1263.0007/01/202331420 07/01/2023 Roy Lam $1258.0007/01/202331421 07/01/2023 Golden Dragon Properties LLC c/o $1350.0007/01/202331422 07/01/2023 Nancy H Shen $719.0007/01/202331423 07/01/2023 Joe Clark $1429.0007/01/202331424 07/01/2023 Richard A DaSylveira$11.0007/01/202331425 07/01/2023 M B Equity LLC $1450.0007/01/2023Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 5Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc. 31426 07/01/2023 Sara Romo $1961.0007/01/202331427 07/01/2023 T & P Property LLC $945.0007/01/202331428 07/01/2023 Singing Wood Senior Housing LP $14684.0007/01/202331429 07/01/2023 Michael H Phuong $1067.0007/01/202331430 07/01/2023 Sitara B. Mamdani $2239.0007/01/202331431 07/01/2023 Joseph Pham $820.0007/01/202331432 07/01/2023 Garvey Senior Affordable Partners, LP $2536.0007/01/202331433 07/01/2023 Ryan Kinpong Woo and Ching King $894.0007/01/202331434 07/01/2023 Mei Yan Chen $1215.0007/01/202331435 07/01/2023 Shawn Hui Zhen $2577.0007/01/202331436 07/01/2023 Fred Lau $682.0007/01/2023$631,891.28Total491Unit Count$1,273.76Average Weighted by Unit Count$1,261.26Average2Hard to House Count Check Register Report AZ 07/10/2023 Page 6Copyright © 2011-2023, HAPPY Software, Inc.
STAFF REPORT
HA ITEM NO. 2
TO: Chair and Members of the Housing Authority
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 19, 2023
SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report HA – May 2023
SUMMARY
Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2023. The Treasurer’s Report lists all cash for the City which includes the Baldwin Park Financing Authority, the Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission (CDC). All investments are in compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and the California Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
BACKGROUND
City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit “A”, Treasurer’s Report
ESTIMATED
INVESTMENT INTEREST PURCHASE MATURITY PAR CURRENT BOOK MARKET
DESCRIPTION RATE DATE DATE VALUE PRINCIPAL VALUE VALUE
State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) City-Including General Fund & all other Special Revenue Funds 2.993% Varies Varies 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ 50,518,889.68$ Housing Authority 2.993% Varies Varies 379.57 379.57 379.57 379.57 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 50,519,269.25 Certificate of Deposit
Traditions Bancorp Inc. (Cambridge Investment Research) 4.65% 11/4/2022 11/4/2024 250,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,635.00 Mutual Securities 5.00% 2/15/2023 2/15/2024 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,993,760.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,250,000.00 2,241,395.00
Federal Farm CR BKS Bond
Mutual Securities 4.125% 9/26/2022 10/17/2023 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,985,780.00
US Bank - Debt Service Trustee Accounts
Fiscal Agent Funds (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 7,010,704.06 Fiscal Agent Funds - Successor Agency (Trust/Debt Service Fund) Varies Varies Varies 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 880,229.65 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71 7,890,933.71
63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,660,202.96$ 63,637,377.96$ Total Investments 63,660,202.96$
Cash with Bank of the West
11,178,663.84
909,629.74
2.00 922,296.71
24,026.34
41,683.50
Total Cash with Bank of the West 13,076,302.13
Investment Brokerage (Cash & Cash Equivalents) 14,970.93 Total Cash and Investments $ 76,751,476.02
* In accordance with AB X126,the Community Development Commission is dissolved effective January 31, 2012.
The successor agency name is "The City of Baldwin Park as Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park".
* There was no investment purchase transaction made for the month of May 2023 and several withdrawls were made through the Local Agency Investment Fund.
In compliance with the California Government Code Section 53646 et seq., I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's expenditure requirements for the next six months that all investments are in compliance to the City's Statement of Investment Policy.
Approved by:
Rose Tam
Director of Finance
Money Market Plus
Successor Agency
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
TREASURER'S REPORT
5/31/2023
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