Agenda packet — Baldwin Park City Council, May 15, 2024 (part 2 of 4)

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Sam Gutierrez, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Romany Basilyous, Engineering Manager
DATE: March 6, 2024
SUBJECT: (Continued) Hearing to Review Bidder Protests and Authorize the Award of Construction Contract for the Barnes Park
Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project (City Project No.

CIP 21-198)

SUMMARY
This Project consists of construction of various improvements. These improvements include, but are not limited to, the installation of a subsurface stormwater infiltration system, storm drain improvements in the neighborhood, the expansion and rehabilitation of the existing parking lot, the addition of diagonal parking spaces along Patritti Avenue, upgrades to the existing play fields, construction of ADA accessible park entrances, the installation of new play equipment, construction of an additional restroom at the park’s building facility, enhancements to the existing basketball courts, and all other associated work as outlined in the plans and specifications.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Reject the bid protest submitted by KASA Construction; and

2. If the City Council believes that Zusser Company, Inc. (“Zusser”) has provided sufficient evidence to rebut the concerns that it is a non -responsible bidder, the City Council should award the contract for the Project to Zusser;

3. Alternatively, if the Council believes that Zusser has not provided sufficient evidence to rebut concerns that it is a non-responsible bidder, the City Council should award the contract to Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. Company of Huntington Beach, CA in the amount of $17,199,044.00 (and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc); and

4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $7,635,690.00 from the fund and make necessary budget adjustment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The funding for construction will come from Safe Clean Water Grant Funds, Measure W, and Quimby. These funds are available upfront and will not have an impact on the General Fund Reserve. The project will also be funded by a State Prop 68 Grant on a reimbursement basis which will be front-funded by the General Fund Reserve. Upon completion of the work, staff will seek reimbursement ensuring that there will be no impact to General Fund. Funding schedule is outlined in the table below:

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Approved Funds Amount
Fund 258 Safe, Clean Water – Measure W Regional Program (final allocation) $8,700,000.00 Fund 270 Prop 68 California Parks Grant $2,874,351.00
Fund 231 Quimby $6,570.00
Approved Funds Total $11,580,921.00

Appropriation Amount
Fund 231 Quimby $1,300,000.00
Fund 255 Measure M $300,000.00
Fund 258 Safe, Clean Water – Measure W Regional Program (final allocation) $4,835,690.00 Fund 258 Safe, Clean Water – Measure W Local Return $1,200,000.00 Appropriation Total $7,635,690.00

Construction Costs Amount
Construction Contract estimate, Contingency, Construction Management, Inspection Services and Permits $19,200,000.00
Total Construction Budget $19,200,000.00

BACKGROUND
On November 6, 2018, Measure W, also known as the Safe Clean Water Program (Program) was approved by Los Angeles County voters. Funding through Measure W is provided through a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable land area (buildings, concrete, etc.). Measure W Special Parcel Tax revenues collected by LACFCD will allocate ten percent (10%) to the district for implementation and administration of projects, forty percent (40%) to cities within the County, in the same proportion as the amount of revenues collected within each city, and fifty percent (50%) to regional programs and projects within various watershed groups.

In 2019, the City of Baldwin Park applied for a regional grant during t he first round of the Call for Projects to fund a stormwater infrastructure project at Barnes Park. The Project was selected and was approved to receive funding in the amount of $14,735,690 programmed over four years through FY2023 -2024. Subsequently, On February 17, 2021, City Council approved the Transfer Agreement with Los Angeles County Flood ControlDistrict, essentially locking-in the programmed funds to be disbursed in advance over the 4 years.

In August 2019, the City applied for supplemental funds for park improvements via the State’s Prop 68 call forprojects for a Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Grant. As part of that program the City was awarded $3,090,000. Combined with the Safe Clean Water grant, the City was able to secure over $17. 5 million making the project financially viable.

On August 16, 2023, staff provided a high -level overview of the project to City Council during a Study Sessionpresentation. Staff reported the completion of the plans and specifications and informed the Council that the project was ready for bid.

On September 28, 2023, a notice inviting bids was published for CIP 21 -198 on the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and uploaded to Planet Bids. On November 14, 2023, a total of six bids were received, opened, and publicly read.

On February 7, 2024, the City Council conducted a hearing to provide Zusser and the other bidders an opportunity to address the Council regarding concerns about their ability to perform the Project. After both Zusser and KASA

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issued litigation threats concerning the award, the City Council decided to continue the discussion to provide staff and the City Attorney and opportunity to reevaluate the claims, given the responses provided at the hearing

DISCUSSION
On November 14, 2023, six bids were received, opened, and publicly read for Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project CIP 21-198. The bids were checked for errors and were all determined to be valid. The following is a summary of the bids received:

No Contractor Location Total Bid Amount
1 Zusser Company Los Angeles $17,088,481.00
2 Nationwide Contracting Huntington Beach $17,199,044.00 3 KASA Construction, Inc. Chino $17,350,658.80
4 Ford E.C. Inc Los Angeles $17,931,635.98
5 Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. Alameda $19,235,716.00
6 Ortiz Enterprises Inc. Irvine $21,009,465.00

As shown above, Zusser submitted the lowest bid on the Project. However, after reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, staff found evidence that concerning Zusser and reflects upon their responsibility to perform the Project. Staff believes such evidence is sufficient to disqualify Zusser and obligate the award of contract to Nationwide Contracting Services. That evidence consists of the following:

1. Candor: Zusser did not demonstrate candor in responding to City inquiries into its qualifications. Rather, Zusser withheld production of documents, first on an unfounded claim of mediation privilege, and when confronted conditioned its production of documents on the City producing the information prompting its inquiry. Such evasiveness is not consistent with the attribute of trustworthiness required to satisfactorily perform the contract.

2. Worker Misclassifications : In addition, Zusser disputed responsibility for worker misclassifications it admitted before the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Staff believes that having chosen not to contest such findings, Zusser cannot claim that it did not enga ge in the violations. Zusser’s failure to take responsibility for its own conceded prior violations is also not consistent attributes of trustworthiness required to satisfactorily perform the contract. (See Zusser PowerPoint Document Dated February 7, 2024)

As a result, it was determined by staff that there exists evidence that reflects upon their responsibility to perform the Project and whether Zusser is a responsible bidder.

The accompanying Record sets forth the background of this matter and is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

The hearing conducted on February 6, 2024 focused on the following:

KASA Bid Protest
At the February 7, 2024 hearing, KASA Construction argued:

Each lower bidder allegedly listed an unlicensed landscape subcontractor and a fencing subcontractor with lower pricing who KASA specifically chose not to include because the fencing contractor ’s lack of experience failed to meet the contract’s specifications.

City staff is of the opinion that that such issues relate to responsibility, not responsiveness, and that in any event it appears that the landscape subcontractor is in fact licensed and that the fencing subcontractor is sufficiently qualified. In any event, concerns about a subcontractor’s qualifications do not necessarily render the prime -bid

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non-responsible, since the prime -bidder can demonstrate its responsibility by substituting in a satisfactory subcontractor if a listed subcontractor were problematic. (Clovis Unified School District (2007) 146 Cal.App.4th 757, 767).

Zusser Responsibility Issues
Subsequent to the presentation by KASA, Zusser was allowed to address concerns about its responsibility to perform the Project and rebut any claims made by other bidders. Zusser’s presentation focused on the following responses to staff’s concerns about their responsibility:

1. Lack of Candor and Non-compliance with Requests for Documents Zusser responded to concerns about its lack of candor and non-compliance with document requests with the following:

A. Zusser withheld document production on the basis of mediation confidentiality.

B. The City did not obtain a negative reference from the City of Bell Gardens, the agency that awarded the contract that the City was seeking the production of documents regarding.

C. The City did not provide the information that prompted its inquiry as to these documents.

D. The documents are not relevant because the City lacks personal knowledge of the events.

E. If the City had identified the information that prompted its concerns, Zusser would have provided the documents.

F. The City did not require other bidders to submit such documents.

2. Worker Misclassifications in Department of Industrial Relations Opinion Zusser responded to concerns of worker misclassifications before the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) with the following:

A. Zusser never admitted it misclassified workers.

B. Zusser made a financial decision to not to contest the DIR findings related to the classification of workers.

C. Zusser should not be penalized for agreeing to settle a DIR case, since many other contractors have done so.

D. Zusser is only challenging a separate component related to pipelayer classifications and that case is still pending.

E. The City has awarded other contracts to contractors with DIR claims.

A copy of the Staff Report for the February 7, 2024 prior hearing, all attachments thereto, and documents submitted for the record at such hearing, and the transcript of that hearing enclosed herewith, are incorporated by reference. The Council should review this information and determine if it is satisfied that Zusser has satisfactorily rebutted the concerns and can be deemed a responsible bidder.

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ALTERNATIVES

1. The City Council may choose not to award a construction contract, reject all bids, and re -bid the project.

This action is not recommended as re-bidding the project will delay the work and may result in increased costs.

2. Provide Staff with alternate direction.

CEQA REVIEW
A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (MND) has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.), and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations (CCR) §15000 et seq). The approved and adopted (MND) was recorded with the County Clerk, Los Angeles County Recorder's Office thru a Notice of Determination in accordance to the CEQA process.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Nationwide Contract Service Agreement

2. Zusser Contract Service Agreement

3. Hearing Audio Transcription

4. Zusser PowerPoint

5. February 7, 2024, Staff Report

6. The Record

7. DIR

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. ____10____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Karina Rueda, Human Resources Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Claim Rejection

SUMMARY
This report seeks City Council consideration and direction to reject the Claim for Damages to person or property received for filing against the City of Baldwin Park.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:

· Douglas Salazar The claimant alleges property damage. · Intact Insurance aso FedEx The claimant alleges property damage. · Kin Yip Lui The claimant alleges property damage.

This government claim, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the future. Thus, it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making any statements, whether public or private in nature. It is important that no statements be made so as to not prejudice this claim in any way which can happen if public or private comments are made about this claim by City staff or Council Members.

FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is unknown at this time.

BACKGROUND
In order for the statute of limitations to begin on the claim received, it is necessary for the City Council to reject the claim by order of motion and that the claimant is sent written notification of said action.

ALTERNATIVES
There are no other alternatives for the Council to consider since rejection of the claim is necessary for the Statute of Limitations to begin on the claim received.

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. None

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. ____11____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development
Nick Baldwin, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Jesus Astorga-Rios, Associate Planner
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: A request for consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment to repeal and replace Subchapter 153.170 pertaining to Sign Regulations in the City of Baldwin Park to include new
language regarding new static or digital billboard construction and billboard relocation agreements, incorporation of
previously approved sign regulations that were not codified, and reorganization of the chapter as a whole. (Location:

Citywide; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number:

AZC 24-02).

SUMMARY
This report requests that the City Council approve a Zoning Text Amendment for the repeal and replacement of the City’s Municipal Code, Subchapter 153.170 relating to Sign Regulations in the City of Baldwin Park. The amended changes to § 153.170 include the restructuring of sections relatin g to new static or digital billboard construction (§ 153.170.110), the addition of a new section relating to billboard relocation agreements (§ 153.170.120), and the revision of the prohibited signs (§ 153.170.050), comprehensive sign programs (§ 153.170.130) and other applicable regulations (§ 153.170.140) sections to include previously adopted language.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council

1. Conduct a public hearing.

2. Find the proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal.

Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.). Specifically, the ord inance is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) since the ordinance is not a “project” and can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, either directly or indirectly, and that therefore no environmental review under CEQA is required.

3. Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1510, entitled, “AN

ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 153.170 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGN

REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING NEW STATIC OR DIGITAL

BILLBOARD CONSTRUCTION AND BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENTS,

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INCORPORATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SIGN REGULATIONS THAT WERE NOT

CODIFIED, AND REORGANIZATION OF THE CHAPTER AS A WHOLE

FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no adverse fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of the City initiated zoning code amendment.

BACKGROUND
On May 2, 2012, The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park approved on second reading Ordinance 1346, which adopted restatements and amendments to Chapters 152 (Subdivision Regulations) and 153 (Zoning Code) of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and the Cit y’s Zoning Map. The goals of the amendments to the Zoning Code were to modernize the Zoning Ordinance so that it addresses conditions relevant to Baldwin Park today, and to streamline the Zoning Ordinance to make it easier for City staff and the public to use. One update of significance was the restructuring of Subchapter 153.170, herein referred to as the Sign Regulations chapter, which applies to all new signs that were erected or installed after May 2, 2012.

Actions Taken To Date

Since the adoption of Ordinance 1346, numerous amendments have been made to the Sign Regulations chapter to incorporate new standards and provide clarification on certain types of signage in the City of Baldwin Park.

Table #1 provides a summary of each documented Zoning Text Amendment that revised or included a new section to the Sign Regulations chapter from 2012 until today:

TABLE #1: SUMMARY OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED SIGN CODE AMENDEMENTS FROM 2012 - 2024

Ordinance # Description CC Meeting Date Decision
1359 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Code for Comprehensive Sign Programs 11/20/2013 Approved 1394
Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.105 Relating to the Installation of
Billboards
12/21/2016 Approved
1397 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Subchapter 153.170 3/15/2017
Approved
3/15/2017;
Rescinded on
11/15/2017 with
Ordinance 1402
1398
Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.105(H) Relating to Height
Restrictions for Billboards
5/3/2017 Approved
1402
Urgency Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park
Modifying Subchapter 153.170 to comply with
Court Order
11/15/2017 Approved
1405
Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.090 Relating to Electronic
Readerboard Signs
3/7/2018 Approved

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Reasons Why This Update is Being Undertaken

It is the responsibility of the Planning Division to periodically review the City’s Zoning Ordinance to ensure that all previously captured amendments are correctly inserted into their respective subchapters. Given that there have been multiple amendments to the Sign Regulations chapter of the Municipal Code, Staff conducted a survey documenting which amendments to the Sign Regulations chapter have been incorporated into the current version of the Municipal Code. During this review, Staff discovered that there are multiple amendments that were previously adopted by City Council to the Sign Regulations chapter that were not included or captured correctly in the current version of the Municipal Code. Table #2 provides a list of all of the errors noted in the current version of the City’s Sign Regulations chapter:

TABLE #2: LIST OF INCONSISTENCIES FOUND IN SUBCHATPER 153.170 OF THE CITY OF BALDIWN PARK’S MUNICIPAL CODE

Ordinance # Description Status
1359 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Code for Comprehensive Sign Programs
Approved language from Ordinance
1359 is missing from Subchapter
153.170
1394 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.105 Relating to the Installation of
Billboards
Approved language from Ordinance
1394 is missing from Subchapter
153.170
1398 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.105(H) Relating to Height
Restrictions for Billboards
Approved language from Ordinance
1398 is missing from Subchapter
153.170
1405 Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park Amending
Section 153.170.090 Relating to Electronic
Readerboard Signs
Approved language from Ordinance
1405 is missing from Subchapter
153.170

Currently the regulating language that was adopted with each missing ordinance is not available to view for the public on the City’s online version of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the electronic version of the Sign Regulations chapter that members of the public can download from the Planning Division webpage does not contain any reference to the missing ordinance numbers. Therefore, it is imperative that the previously adopted ordinances be correctly inserted into the current Sign Regulations subchapter

SIGN REGULATION CHANGES
To that end, City Staff have also taken the opportunity to recommend changes to the current Sign Regulations to be in line with other jurisdictions and their signage regulations. The proposed changes will accomplish the following goals: (1) modernize exist ing signage regulations, (2) clarify existing regulations in sections where Staff felt additional language was necessary, (3) restructure the subsections of the Sign Regulations subchapter to improve readability and provide better orientation to users and, (4) remove inconsistences in current regulations and previously adopted amendments.

Scope of Proposed Changes

As demonstrated in the Redlined version of Subchapter 153.170 (Attachment #5), the proposed changes will reorganize and insert new subsections as they relate to the installation and maintenance of billboards, electronic readerboard signs and signs that are installed within a comprehensive sign program area. Below is a summary of each subsection to be added and/or modified:

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§153.170.050 Prohibited Signs

This section has been updated to refer to the revised regulations for Billboards and Electronic Readerboard Signs.

§153.170.080 Sign Regulations by Zone

This section now includes an addition subsection, §153.170.080(C), which now contains the regulations for all electronic readerboard signs. These regulations were originally adopted as a part of Ordinance No. 1405 and have been revised slightly to comply with current industry standards.

§153.170.110 New Static or Digital Billboard Construction

This section includes the regulations that were previously adopted as a part of both Ordinance No. 1394 and 1398, which contain the regulations that govern the installation and maintenance of Billboard Signs. The previously included regulations have been preserved in their entirety, with minor grammatical errors being revised as a part of this project.

§153.170.120 Billboard Relocation Agreements

This section is a new addition to the Sign Regulations subchapter. As noted in the drafted subsection, it is important to provide regulations that govern the relocation of existing billboards within the City, while respecting previously established development agreements and, most importantly, the visual character of the City.

§153.170.130 Comprehensive Sign Programs (formerly referred to as §153.170.107)

This section captures the missing updates that were previously adopted as a part of Ordinance No. 1359. The previously included regulations have been preserved in their entirety, with minor grammatical errors being revised as a part of this project.

§153.170.140 Other Applicable Regulations (formerly referred to as §153.170.110)

No changes have been made to this section itself, aside from the recategorization of this section from §153.170.110 to now be referred to as §153.170.140.

Billboard Relocation Agreements
Per Section 5412 of the California Business and Professions Code, the City of Baldwin Park is authorized to adopt a local ordinance that provides regulations for the relocation of billboards on terms that are acceptable to the City.

Typically, the City would enter into a relocation agreement with an outdoor advertising agency on a case-by-case basis, and the relocations are driven primarily by the need to relocate existing billboards into areas that are more aesthetically appropriate.

As currently drafted, Section 153.170.120 of the City’s Municipal Code, titled “Billboard Relocation Agreements,” will allow for the City of Baldwin Park to effectively monitor potential relocations of existing billboard sites from one area of the city to another. The proposed amendments to the Sign Regulations chapter of the City’s Zoning Ordinance will retain current levels of local control, as any proposed relocation agreement will be required to be reviewed and approved by the City Council

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
It is Planning Staff’s assessment that the proposed Zoning Text Amendment is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:

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Land Use Policy 3.4 Encourage the rehabilitation of existing commercial facades and signage

Urban Design Policy 1.3 Establish a consistent design style for all public signage, including fixture type, lettering colors, symbols and logos.

Urban Design Policy 4.2 Review and revise, as necessary, the City’s development standards to improve the quality of new development and to protect public health and safety

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. General Plan Consistency : The amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan

The amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan in that it continues to preserve the existing development standards that govern all allowable signage types within the City of Baldwin Park. Furthermore, with the incor poration of previously adopted signage regulations that are missing in the current zoning code, these amendments will continue to enhance the visual character of the City of Baldwin Park by now capturing previously recommended and approved standards; and

2. Adverse Impacts: The amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties

The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties. The proposed changes intend to clean up previous aspects of the City’s Sign Regulations, as well as include additional language that provides clarification on existing signage regulations. Furthermore, the additional language regulating the relocation of existing billboards is consistent with how the City currently reviews requests for new billboard construction. As such, no intensification of previously allowable sign type s are being proposed as a part of these amendments, which will result is no adverse impact on affected properties (i.e. commercial and industrial properties); and

3. Safety and Welfare: The amendment promotes public health, safety and general welfare

The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will continue to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and businesses who serve the City of Baldwin Park. All previously adopted signage regulations will continue to preserve the visual character of the City of Baldwin Park, as no changes to the allowable number, height or areas for all sign types are being propos ed as a part of this update. Furthermore, the updated regulations for all captured sign types are consistent with current industry standards and modern definitions that other jurisdictions have adopted; and

4. Zoning Code Consistency: The amendment serves the goals and purposes of the zoning code

The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will continue to serve the goals and purposes of the City of Baldwin Park’s Zoning Code. The goals and purposes of the Zoning Code are to regulate the use of land within the city in an orderly manner and protect the publi c health, safety, comfort, welfare and general prosperity of the City and the proposed regulations are consistent with these targets. The proposed amendments will allow for the continued regulation of billboards, electronic readerboard signs, and all other sign types in a manner that is typical within the region.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On April 24, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 4 -0 recommending the City Council approve the proposed Code Amendment.

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CEQA REVIEW

THE PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CEQA GUIDELINES, AND THE CITY’S

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES, AND IS FOUND TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), IN THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION CONSISTS OF A CODE

AMENDMENT, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT

ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A PROJECT AS DEFINED BY

THE CEQA GUIDELINES

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Commission Resolution 24-04

2. Draft City Council Ordinance 1510

3. Subchapter 153.170, entitled “Sign Regulations” redlined

4. Ordinance No. 1359

5. Ordinance No. 1394

6. Ordinance No. 1398

7. Ordinance No. 1405

ORDINANCE NO. 1510

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION
153.170 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGN

REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING

NEW STATIC OR DIGITAL BILLBOARD CONSTRUCTION

AND BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENTS,

INCORPORATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SIGN

REGULATIONS THAT WERE NOT CODIFIED, AND

REORGANIZATION OF THE CHAPTER AS A WHOLE
WHEREAS, Section 153.170 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code regulates the installation, appearance and maintenance of all private signage types to protect the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation of signs, while providing channels of communication to the public; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to continue to promote the visual character of the City of Baldwin Park, including but not limited to regulating all public signage; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to continue to promote the visual character of the City of Baldwin Park, including but not limited to regulating all public signage; and
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City to publish approved ordinances and incorporate them into the Municipal Code to provide transparency in government and to provide clear direction to City Staff, the development community, and the general public regarding the regulations for signs; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City’s interest to allow sufficient flexibility in billboard advertising to meet the needs of commercial interests while at the same time protecting the City’s residents from an over saturation of new billboard signs; and WHEREAS, as noted in the Staff Report dated May 15, 2024 from Ron Garcia, Community Development Director, there exists a need to update the current version of the City’s signage regulations to capture previously adopted regulations.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference
SECTION 2. Subchapter 153.170 – Sign Regulations of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

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Section Contents:
§153.170.010 Intent and Purpose
§153.170.020 Applicability
§153.170.030 Permit Requirements
§153.170.040 Exempt Signs
§153.170.050 Prohibited Signs
§153.170.060 Temporary Signs
§153.170.070 General Sign Standards
§153.170.080 Signs Regulations by Zone
§153.170.090 Sign Regulations for Specific Land Uses
§153.170.100 Sign Construction and Maintenance
§153.170.105 110 New Static or Digital Billboard Construction §153.170.106 120 Billboard Relocation Agreements
§153.170.107 130 Comprehensive Sign Programs
§153.170.110 140 Other Applicable Regulations
§ 153.170.010 – Intent and Purpose
The intent and purpose of these sign regulations are to:

A. Urban design and safety standards. Implement the city’s urban design and safety standards as set forth in the General Plan.

B. City appearance. Maintain and enhance the city’s appearance by regulating the design, character, location, number, type, quality of materials, size, illumination and maintenance of signs.

C. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety. Protect and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety by balancing the need for signs which facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic without an excess of signage which may distract motorists, overload their capacity to quickly receive information, visually obstruct traffic signs or otherwise create congestion and safety hazards.

D. Traffic safety hazards. Eliminate traffic safety hazards to pedestrians and motorists posed by off-site signs.

E. On-site signage. Generally limit private signage to on-site locations to protect the aesthetic environment from the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation of signs, while providing channels of communication to the public.

F. Communication. Allow the communication of information for commercial and noncommercial purposes without regulating the content of noncommercial messages.

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G. Free speech. Respect and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably regulating the structure, location and other non-communicative aspects of signs, generally for the public health, safety, welfare and specifically to serve the public interests in traffic and pedestrian safety and community aesthetics.

H. Nearby effects. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property.

I. Visual quality. Serve the city’s interests in maintaining and enhancing its visual appeal by preventing the degradation of visual quality which can result from excess signage.

J. Protect investment and quality of life. Protect investments in property and lifestyle quality made by persons who choose to live, work or do business in the city.

K. Residential neighborhoods. Defend the peace and tranquility of residential zones and neighborhoods.
§ 153.170.020 – Applicability
A. Compliance. Signs or advertising displays that are erected or maintained within the city shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter and any other applicable federal, state and local statues or laws.

B. Additive requirements. The requirements of this subchapter, shall be applied in addition to any other requirements contained in the Zoning Code.

C. Conflicts. In the event of direct and irreconcilable conflict between any provisions of this subchapter and any other provisions of the Zoning Code or this code, the more restrictive requirements shall govern.
§ 153.170.030 – Permit Requirements
A. Sign permit required. Unless otherwise exempted by § 153.170.040, a sign permit shall be required prior to the placement, construction or physical alteration of the size, height or location of any sign or advertising display in the city. A sign permit may be obtained from the Planning Division pursuant to the provisions of subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.

B. Variance. Signs that do not comply with the requirements of this subchapter, shall not be permitted unless a variance has been granted pursuant to the provisions of subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.
§ 153.170.040 – Exempt Signs
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A. Applicability. Unless otherwise specified, the signs listed in this subchapter are categorically exempt from the permit requirement. The signs listed in this section are subject to compliance with all other provisions of this subchapter and other applicable codes, regulations or rules.

B. Restrictions on illumination. All exempt signs shall be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, or internally illuminated.

C. Exempt signs. The following categories of signs do not require a sign permit:

1.Non-Residential Signs – On non-residential property
(a) up to 20 flags or pennants with a combined area of no more than 80 square feet on a staff or pole of no longer than 20 feet, however, no individual flag or pennant may exceed 15 square feet in area;
(b) up to 15 permanent signs with a combined area of no more than 45 square feet and a height of no more than eight feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 15 square feet in area;
(c) Up to four temporary window signs with a combined area of no more than 24 square feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 12 square feet in area and no more than 40% of the area of any given window may be covered by window signs; and
(d) Up to eight other temporary signs with an combined area of no more than 30 square feet and a height of no more than four feet, however, no individual sign may exceed 15 square feet in area. Size limits for window signs with transparent backgrounds (instead of opaque backgrounds) placed on glass doors are doubled.
(e) Where properties include multiple tenants, each tenant may display two flags of no more than twelve square feet, and temporary or permanent signs with a combined area of no more than nine square feet, in addition to the non- residential exemption provided above.

2. Residential Signs- On residential property;
(a) up to three flags or pennants of up to 10 square feet on a staff or pole of no longer than eight feet;
(b) up to three permanent signs with a combined area of no more than 10 square feet and a height of no more than four feet;
(c) up to six temporary window signs with a combined area of no more than nine square feet, except that no more than 50% of the area of any given window may be covered by window signs; and
(d) up to four other temporary signs with a combined area of no more than 10 square feet and a height of no more than three feet.
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permanent signs with a combined area of no more than six square feet, in addition to the basic residential exemption provide above. § 153.170.050 – Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited on any property within the city:

A. Abandoned Signs.

B. Animated Signs, except as provided for electronic readerboard signs as permitted pursuant to Section 153.170.080(D).

C. Inflatable/Balloon Signs.

D. Roof Signs.

E. Murals.

F. Can (Box) Signs.

G. Off-Site Signs (billboards), except as approved as a part of a Billboard Relocation Agreement pursuant to the terms of this Chapter or as provided for billboards or digital billboards permitted per in Section 153.170.105110.

H. Off-Site Signs. Off-site identification signs, except government, civic signs as provided in this subchapter.

I. Portable Signs, including A-frame, sandwich board signs, and vehicle-mounted signs.

J. Cross-visibility area. Any sign located within a required clear cross-visibility area.

K. Permission not granted. Signs erected without the permission of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.

L. Signs in the public right-of-way. Signs within or projecting over a public right-of-way.

M. Imitation traffic signs. Signs which purport to be, are an imitation of, or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location or lighting may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic, impede the flow of traffic or create a traffic hazard, excluding authorized on-site directional sites.

N. Painted signs. Signs painted directly on an exterior wall, fence, fascia or parapet.

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O. Signs attached to utility poles. Signs attached to utility poles, unless specifically approved by the utility company in writing.

P.Signs attached other features. Signs attached to trees, fences, bridges or light poles.

Q. Vehicle signs. Vehicle signs, where the primary purpose or use of the vehicle is the display of advertising material. This does not apply to signs maintained on vehicles when such advertising is incidental to the primary purpose for which the vehicle is being used.

R. Disrepair. Any sign that is in disrepair.
§ 153.170.060 – Temporary Signs
A Permitted Temporary Signs. In addition to exempt temporary signs pursuant to § 153.170.040(C), temporary signs may be permitted on the site of any business holding a grand opening or promoting a special product, sale, or event. The following types of temporary signs are permitted under such circumstances, provided they comply with the applicable standards provided in in subsection B below:

1.Banners not exceeding 50 square feet.

2.Pennants, with the area on which the pennants are located not to be permitted not permitted to exceed 15 percent of the square footage of the lot upon which they are located.

B. Standard for Temporary Signs: Such Temporary signs under subsection A above shall comply with the following standards:

1. Maximum number. A maximum of 1 temporary sign may be displayed for each non-residential property at any given time.

2. Maximum duration. Each temporary sign may be displayed for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Temporary signs may be displayed up to 4 nonconsecutive times within a 12-month period.

3. Location and attachment. Temporary signs shall be attached to the main building wall or fence and shall not extend above the roofline or height of the wall or fence on which they are located.

4. Balloons. Balloons shall not be used in conjunction with any temporary sign.

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5. Attachment and illumination. Temporary signs shall not be freestanding or illuminated.

6. Safety and maintenance. Temporary signs shall be kept in a safe and presentable condition.
§ 153.170.070 – General Sign Standards
All signs, including exempt and temporary signs, located within all zones shall comply with the following regulations:

A. Sign Lettering and Numbering.

1.To facilitate emergency response by public safety personnel, the sign nearest to the public entrance of a business which utilizes any non-Roman alphabet letters, characters and/or symbols shall also contain a general description of the business and other entities occupying the building written in English. The English language portion of the sign shall be readable form the public right-of-way.

2.In all cases where a sign or other zoning permit is required by this chapter or other law, the applicant shall submit to the city a certification, issued under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, containing an English language translation of all non-Roman alphabet letters, characters and symbols proposed to be displayed on the sign. An application for such permit shall not be deemed complete until the applicant has provided such certification.

B. Sign Lighting and Illumination.

1.Unless otherwise specified for exempt and temporary signs, signs may be non- illuminated or internally illuminated. If internally illuminated, illumination of individual letters and logos is preferred. The Approving Authority of the sign permit may authorize external illumination.

3.All signs shall be arranged, operated, shielded and maintained to prevent any glare, reflection, nuisance, inconvenience or hazardous interference of any kind to abutting or adjacent properties, streets and walkways.

C. Sign Location.

No internally illuminated sign placed on any commercial or industrially zoned property shall be located within 50 feet of the lot line, if such line is shared with any residentially zoned lot, and if the sign face area is oriented toward the residentially zoned lot.

D. Sign Aesthetics.

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1.All newly erected signs shall comply with the Sign Design Guidelines Manual.

2.All permanent signs located within any zone shall be compatible to the associated structure’s architecture and design features.

3.All permanent signs located on commercial and industrial structures shall be integrated within structure’s architecture.
§ 153.170.080 – Signs Regulations by Zone
Table 153.170.080 identifies the types of signs permitted by zone district and the development standards applicable to such signs. In addition to the requirements set forth in Table 153.170.080, the following criteria shall apply:

A. Freestanding Signs.

1. As indicated in Table 153.170.080, freestanding signs shall be permitted only in the FC, C-2 and I-C zones that have freeway frontage.

2. The base of all freestanding signs shall be landscaped at the time of sign installation such that the base is fully obscured by landscaping to a minimum height of 6 feet within 3 years of landscape installation. Such landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.

B. Monument Signs.

Monument signs may be located in planter medians abutting a driveway or within the project driveway.

Table 153.170.080
Sign Regulations by Zone
Zone Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum
Height Notes
Monument 1 24 sf 4 ftR-G and
R-3 Wall 1 36 sf 4 ft
Monument 1 per frontage 32 sf 6 ftC-1
MU-2 Wall 1 or more 50 sf 4 ft
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Monument 1 per frontage 64 sf 12 ft In lieu of a monument sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
§153.170.80.D.

Wall 1 or more 2 sf of sign area per
linear foot of primary
building frontage
6 ft
C-2,
F-C,
I-C,
MU-1
without
freeway
frontage
Secondary
Wall
1 or more 1 sf of sign area per
linear foot of primary
building frontage
4 ft
C-2,F-C,
I-C,
with
freeway
frontage
Freestanding 1 1 sf of sign area per 1
linear foot of street
frontage
80 ft 1. A maximum of 1
freestanding sign is
permitted for lots with less
than 800 linear feet of
street frontage. One
additional freestanding
sign is permitted for lots
with more than 800 linear
feet of street frontage. For
this purpose, a commercial
center is considered a
single lot.

2. Additional sign face
area for monument signs
may be granted in lieu of
use of freestanding signs,
per criteria established by
the Director of
Community Development.

3. In lieu of a monument
sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
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§153.170.80.D
Monument 1 40 sf 8 ft In lieu of a monument
sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
§153.170.80.D
I
Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area for
each linear foot of
primary building
frontage
6 ft
C. Wall Signs.

1.A maximum of 3 wall signs shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that contains a main entrance or is adjacent to a street.

2.A maximum of 1 wall sign shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that does not contain a main entrance.

3.Wall signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall.

4. Sign height shall be measured from the bottom to the top of the sign.

D. Electronic Readerboard Sign.

1. Sign Defined. An Electronic Readerboard Sign is a sign that incorporates changeable messages which may be changed by remote or automatic means.

2. Applicability and Review. Electronic Readerboard Signs are allowed, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, for businesses with a minimum of three (3) acres (for the overall business), within the C-2, F- C, I-C and I Zones and along a designated truck route. This sign type may be installed in lieu of, but not in addition to, freestanding and/or monument signage permitted on-site.
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placement and sign materials, subject to the criteria established in this subsection.

3. Orientation. Signs shall not face residentially zoned properties or residential uses, schools, hospitals, convalescent hospitals and other sensitive land uses as deemed appropriate through the Conditional Use Permit process.

4. Message Duration. Messages shall remain static for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. Message changes shall occur within a timespan of no more than one (1) second.

5. Activity. Messages on the Electronic Readerboard Sign shall rotate only during normal business hours or as deemed appropriate though the Conditional Use Permit process.

6. Contrast. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to maintain contrast between the sign face and surrounding areas, subject to review and approval through the Conditional Use permit Process.

7. Illumination. The following provisions apply to the illumination of Electronic Readerboard Signs:
a. Automatic dimming controls shall be installed, either by photocell (hardwire) or via software settings, in order to bring the lighting level down to avoid spillover and light trespass onto abutting or adjacent properties and to avoid glare at any time of the day.
b. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to minimize the degree of brightness and glare. Lighting levels should be sensitive to the environment and react with natural light sources, subject to review and approval through the conditional use permit process.
§ 153.170.090 – Sign Regulations for Specific Land Uses or Sign Types In addition to other standards set forth in this subchapter, the following land uses are subject to the following regulations:

A. Service Stations.

1.Each service station may maintain a maximum of 4 canopy signs, each having no more than 50 square feet of sign face area.

2.Each service station may maintain 1 permanently installed sign not to exceed 40 square feet in area.

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3.Each service station may maintain a maximum of 2 permanently installed or portable price signs not exceed 20 square feet in area.

B. Automobile Dealerships.

1.Each automobile dealership may display banners and pennants with a total area not to exceed 15 percent of the square footage of the lot upon which they are located.

2.Each automobile dealership may display a maximum of 20 banners attached to freestanding light standards. Each banner shall not exceed 50 square feet of area.

3.Each automobile dealership may display one pennant for every 2,500 square feet of lot area, up to a maximum of 12 such pennants. Each pennant shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.

C. Electronic Readerboard Signs.

Sign Defined. An Electronic Readerboard Sign is a sign that incorporates changeable messages which may be changed by electronic processes or by remote control.

Applicability and Review. Electronic Readerboard Signs are allowed, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, for businesses with a minimum of three (3) acres (for the overall business), within the C-2, F-C, I-C and I Zones and along a designated truck route. This sign type may be installed in lieu of, but not in addition to, freestanding and/or monument signage permitted on-site.

Design review shall include review of the following sign elements: sign style, sign height, sign size, number of other signs on the site, sign placement and sign materials, subject to the criteria established in this subsection.

Orientation. Signs shall not face residentially zoned properties or residential uses, schools, hospitals, convalescent hospitals and other sensitive land uses as deemed appropriate through the Conditional Use Permit process.

Message Duration. Messages shall remain static for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. Message changes shall occur within a minimum of two (2) seconds and a maximum of five (5) seconds.

Activity. Messages on the Electronic Readerboard Sign shall rotate only during normal business hours or as deemed appropriate though the Conditional Use Permit process.

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Contrast. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to maintain contrast between the sign face and surrounding areas, subject to review and approval through the Conditional Use Permit process.

Illumination. The following provisions apply to the illumination of Electronic Readerboard Signs:

Automatic dimming controls shall be installed, either by photocell (hardwire) or via software settings, in order to bring the lighting level down to avoid spillover and light trespass onto abutting or adjacent properties and to avoid glare at any time of the day.

Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to minimize the degree of brightness and glare. Lighting levels should be sensitive to the environment and react with natural light sources, subject to review and approval through the Conditional Use Permit process.

Sign illumination during nighttime hours may not exceed a maximum luminance level of 750 cd/m2. or nits, regardless of the method of illumination.

Electronic Readerboard Signs with external illumination, whether the lighting is mounted above or below the sign face or panel, shall fully shield all lighting fixtures or luminaries. § 153.170.100 – Sign Construction and Maintenance
A. Compliance with codes and development standards. All signs shall comply with the appropriate provisions of the State Building Code, as adopted by the city, relative to design, construction, structural integrity, connections and safety. Signs shall also comply with the provisions of the applicable electrical code and the development standards.

B. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a good structural condition at all times and be kept neatly painted, including all metal parts and supports that are not made of a rust resistant material. Any crack, broken surface, malfunction, missing sign copy or other damaged portion shall be repaired or replaced.
§ 153.170.105 110 New Static or Digital Billboard Construction Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard (as defined below) may be installed with copy visible from within any Interstate Freeway Corridor (as defined below), subject to all the following:
(a) Digital Billboard shall mean any off-site Advertising Display (a Static Billboard), as defined in the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) § 5202, that uses state- of-the-art digital technology,
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(b) Interstate Freeway Corridor means the area comprised of any Interstate Highway (as defined in BPC § 5215) and within 200 feet from the edge of the right-of-way (as defined BPC § 5222) and within a commercial or industrial zoned property. (c) Each Advertising Structure (as defined in BPC § 5203), whether a Static Billboard or an Advertising Display that is used to support a Digital Billboard shall be placed within an Interstate Freeway Corridor,
(d) The Static Billboard or the Digital Billboard owner must:
1) Receive Caltrans’ approvals, as necessary and
2) Execute an agreement with the City by which each billboard owner agrees to (i) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from any and all claims, lawsuits, awards and judgements, including any reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, that may arise from the approval of a Static Billboard or a Digital Billboard and associated Advertising Structrue and removal of an applicable Advertising Structure that may or may not be required to be removed, in consideration for any one or more negotiated benefits, including but not limited to such items as new park signs, landscaping, sign removals, or development fees, pursuant to this section or to any other provision of this code, subject to the terms of that agreement and (ii) comply with any and all required mitigation measures, conditions of approval and all applicable provisions of this section and this code,
(e) The property owner upon which a Static Billboard or a Digital Billboard is to be erected executes an agreement with the City by which that owner consents to the City’s entry onto his/her/its property to remove that Static Billboard or a Digital Billboard and associated Advertising Structure, as permitted in the agreement between the billboard owner and the City, and by which that property owner releases and indemnifies the City from liability for that permitted removal, (f) The new Advertising Structure cannot be used to support more than two (2) Digital Billboards with each one facing in different directions, (g) The entire portion of an Advertising Structure that comprises the active display face of a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard shall not be more than forty-eight feet (48’) in width, fourteen feet (14’) in height nor six hundred and seventy-two (672) square feet in area; provided, that, in addition, an apron for a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard can extend up to a maximum of approximately thirty-six inches (36”) below that Digital Billboard face or 5.5 foot top extensions or 2 foot side extensions, Ordinance 1510 - Page 15
(h) The overall height of the Advertising Structure that is a Static Billboard or that includes a Digital Billboard, and excluding extensions, shall not be more than sixty- five (65’) feet, as measured from the highest point of the main road or Interstate Highway from which the advertising is to be viewed,
(i) The distance between two Static Billboards or between a Static Billboard and Digital Billboard shall be at least five-hundred feet (500’). The distance between two Digital Billboards shall be at least one-thousand feet (1,000’). The distance requirements shall be the same as the minimum distance and separation criteria established by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and as defined in BPC § 5222. (j) A Digital Billboard shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot candles above ambient light, as measured using a foot candle meter at a pre-set distance of two-hundred and fifty feet (250’) perpendicular to the display face of the Digital Billboard. Each Digital Billboard shall have a light sensing device that will automatically adjust the brightness of the Digital Billboard to meet that foot candle requirement, as ambient light conditions change,
(k) Only if the City agreement requires the removal of existing advertising structures, then if four or less Advertising Structures are being replaced by new Advertising Structures with Digital Billboards, then at least eight (8) additional display faces and the Advertising Structures supporting the eight (8) additional display faces must be permanently removed from the City by the Digital Billboard owner receiving the approval and the removal of all the display faces and their respective Advertising Structures to be removed shall be completed prior to construction by that owner of any Advertising Structure, including a Digital Billboard, (l) Only if the City agreement requires the removal of existing advertising structures, then if five or more Advertising Structures are being replaced by new Advertising Structures with Digital Billboards, then for each new Advertising Structures, above four (4) new Advertising Structures, at least two (2) additional display faces must be permanently removed from the City by the Digital Billboard owner receiving the approval and the removal of all the display faces and their respective Advertising Structures to be removed shall be completed prior to construction by that owner of any Advertising Structure including a Digital Billboard. (m)A Digital Billboard shall only display a series of still images and each still image must be displayed for a minimum of four consecutive seconds. No still image shall have animation, movement, or the appearance of an optical illusion of movement of any part of the Advertising Structure and each still image shall not include flashing, scintillating lighting or the varying of light intensity or any other means of not providing constant illumination. Transition time between one still image and the immediate next still image shall not exceed one second and Ordinance 1510 - Page 16
(n) (i) If a Digital Billboard installed pursuant to this section must be removed due to a final court order or judicially approved settlement resulting from a legal action brought by a third party, who is not related to the owner or operator of that Digital Billboard (the “Owner/Operator”), (ii) that Digital Billboard replaced a non-Digital Billboard (the “Replaced Non-Digital Billboard”) and (iii) the Replaced Non-Digital Billboard was the subject of a previous formal written agreement with the City, then the Owner/Operator shall be permitted to reinstall a new state-of-the-art non-Digital Billboard (the “Replacement Non-Digital Billboard”) on the same Advertising Structure used to support that Digital Billboard; provided, that the reinstallation of the Replacement Non-Digital Billboard must occur before the date the previous formal agreement would have terminated (the “Previous Termination Date”), the Replacement Non-Digital Billboard and supporting Advertising Structure must be removed on or before the Previous Termination Date and the Replacement Non- Digital Billboard must comply with all the applicable criteria for Digital Billboards, as set forth in in this section and the agreement referred to in (D)(2), above. (o)The following sections do not apply to signs approved per this Section 153.170.105:

Sections 153.050.030, 153.170.080(D)
§ 153.170.106 120 Billboard Relocation Agreements
Billboards are recognized as a legitimate form of commercial advertising in the City.

However, the size, number, location and illumination of billboards can have significant influence on the City's visual character, and can, without appropriate control, create or contribute to visual blight conditions. The purpose of this section is to provide the parameters under which existing billboards may be relocated and reconstructed subject to reasonable controls, while recognizing that community appearance is an important factor in ensuring the general community welfare. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any billboard in existence as of the date that this section becomes effective to continue to exist pursuant to an agreement or as a legal nonconforming use to be maintained pursuant to such agreement or in conformance with this chapter.

A. General Requirements.

1. The requirements of this section shall apply to any off-site sign (Billboard) project involving the installation or construction of relocated billboard, or the expansion, modification, or digitization of an existing billboard, or the addition of additional face(s) to an existing billboard within the City.

Relocated Billboards shall be permitted in the City only after an Agreement has been negotiated and executed between the billboard operator/owner and City and a permit has been issued in accordance with the terms of this section.

The Agreement may include compensation to be paid to the city or the provision of other public benefits to be provided as a result of the relocation, installation and operation of any billboard or modification of an existing Ordinance 1510 - Page 17
billboard within the City. All relocated billboards constructed shall comply with this chapter and all applicable requirement of the California Business & Professions Code and the California Code of Regulations.

2. An owner or entity proposing an agreement for relocation shall establish that the relocated billboard meets one or more of the following eligibility requirements:
a. The billboard proposed for complete demolition and relocation is the subject of any eminent domain action or threat of eminent domain action by a legally created public entity possessing eminent domain/condemnation authority and provides public benefits for such relocation ; or
b. The applicant chooses to completely demolish and relocate an existing billboard, including a legal nonconforming billboard, to a more suitable location so as not to conflict with the proposed development or redevelopment of the property and provides public benefits for such relocation as negotiated in the agreement; or
c. The applicant chooses to completely demolish and relocate an existing billboard, including a legal nonconforming billboard, to a more suitable location within the City that lessens the overall negative aesthetic impacts on the City and its residents and provides public benefits for such relocation; or
d. The applicant has previously removed and completely demolished one or more billboards and maintains credits for such removal by the California Department of Transportation pursuant to California Business & Professions Code, Section 5443.5 and such relocation benefits the City; or
e. The applicant proposes to enhance, improve and modify an existing billboard already established within the City for the purpose of modernizing and improving the aesthetic appearance of such billboard.

3. In the event of any conflict between any provision contained in this section and any other provisions contained elsewhere in this code, the provisions of this section shall govern.

4. No billboard shall be approved and no existing billboard shall be modified without the applicant first providing proof of legal or equitable interest in the site proposed for relocation or modification, including, but not limited to a lease, easement or other entitlement, demonstrating the right to install and operate the billboard on the subject property for the term desired.

Information to be provided shall including the written consent of the property owner if not readily ascertainable from the foregoing documents.

5. All billboard agreements shall include requirements that applicants obtain all additional federal and/or state permits for installation. Nothing contained in this section shall require the City to negotiate and/or approve an Agreement on terms that are unacceptable to the City Council.

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B. Physical Requirements.

1. The minimum distance between two or more billboards shall be the same as the minimum distance and separation criteria established by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). All distances shall be measured from the vertical centerline of each billboard face.

2. All utilities for each billboard shall be underground.

3. No billboard shall have more than one face (display surface) oriented in the same vertical plane. Additional display face may be added if used for on- premise advertising only in accordance with approved site plan

4. All billboards shall plainly display, and be visible from no less than 100 feet, the name of the person or company owning or maintaining it and the billboard identification number.

5. All billboards shall be placed at least 100 feet from any single-family residential zone or single-family residential use. The measurement shall be from the closest edge of the billboard to the closest edge of the single-family residential zone or closest property line on which a single family residential use is located.

C. Application requirements; Review procedures.

1. Application requirements. In addition to the application requirements for sign permits required by this code, a person or entity wishing to enter into a billboard relocation agreement shall submit a request in writing for approval of an Agreement that includes the following:
a. The name, address phone number and other contact information of the person or entity proposing the Agreement.
b. Identification of the location proposed for a new or relocated or modified billboard and the billboard(s) being permanently removed or modified, where applicable;
c. Information that establishes that the person or entity proposing the Agreement has legal or equitable interest in the billboard being removed or modified and the site proposed for relocation or placement. d. Conceptual design drawings for the billboards that includes technical specifications to determine the billboard’s compliance with this chapter.
e. An explanation of the compensation to be paid or public benefits to be provided to the City.
f. The application must include photos of all existing signage or architectural renderings and elevations of proposed billboards as well as a scaled plot plan and elevations showing the locations of all existing structures and improvements on the property, and the proposed billboard.

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2. The applicant must pay a filing fee in accordance with an approved resolution.

This fee shall be in addition to any other required fees for permits relative to the development of the property and shall be for the purpose of defraying the costs associated with city review and action on the application.”

3. Review Process. All Agreements shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a duly notice public hearing. The public hearing shall be noticed in the same way that conditional use permits and variances are noticed pursuant to this chapter. The Planning Commission shall review the Agreement and, after a duly noticed public hearing, make a recommendation to City Council, based on current development standards, the location of the proposed relocated or modified billboard and whether the proposed relocated or modified billboard meets the findings contained in this section.

At a City Council meeting held no later than forty-five (45) days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation, the City Council shall review and consider the Agreement, at a duly noticed public hearing. The hearing before the City Council shall be noticed the same as any conditional use permit and may be continued from time to time. In order to approve a request for an Agreement, the City Council shall make the following findings for approval of an Agreement:
a. The proposed agreement is consistent with the goals, objectives, purposes and provisions of the General Plan, the Municipal Code and any applicable specific plans; b. The proposed agreement would promote installation of a billboard that is compatible with the uses and structures on the site and in the surrounding area, considering the scale and materials of adjacent buildings, the desired character of the neighborhood, district, or corridor where the billboard is located, and pedestrian orientation.; c. The proposed agreement authorizes the installation of a billboard that would not create a traffic or safety problem, including problems associated with onsite access circulation or visibility;
d. The proposed agreement for installation would not interfere with onsite parking or landscaping required by City ordinance or permit; and
e. The proposed agreement does not promote construction of a billboard that would not otherwise result in a threat to the general health, safety and welfare of City residents. f. The proposed billboard, in addition to its aesthetic treatment, provides public benefits that would not otherwise accrue to the public in the absence of its installation.”
§ 153.170.107 130 Comprehensive Sign Programs
A. Purpose. The purpose of a comprehensive sign program is to integrate all of a nonresidential or mixed use project’s signs with the overall site design and the structures’ design into a unified architectural statement. A Comprehensive sign program provides a means for the flexible application of sign regulations in order to Ordinance 1510 - Page 20
provide incentive and latitude in the design and display of multiple signs and to achieve, not circumvent, the purpose of this subchapter. Approval of a comprehensive sign program may modify the standards provided in this subchapter as to the sign number, size, height, illumination, location, orientation, or other aspects or signs within the limits of this section.

B. Applicability. The approval of a comprehensive sign program shall be required whenever any of the following circumstances exist:

1. Whenever the floor areas is in excess of 25,000 square feet;

2. Whenever five or more separate commercial or industrial tenant spaces are present on the same site;

3. Whenever the City Planner determines that a comprehensive sign program is needed because of special project characteristics (e.g., the size of the proposed signs, limited site visibility, the location of the site relative to other lots, buildings, or streets, etc.).

C. Approval Authority and Limitation. The Planning Commission shall be the review authority for a comprehensive sign program.

D. Application Requirements. A sign program application for a comprehensive sign program shall include all information and materials required by the Planning Division for a Sign Program Review including a filing fee. Said fee shall be established by resolution of the City. The applicant shall still be required to obtain applicable sign permits and pay the related fee.

E. Standards. A comprehensive sign program shall comply with the following standards:

1. The prosed sign program shall comply with the purpose and intent of this subchapter;

2. The proposed signs shall enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate visually to other signs included in the comprehensive sign program, to the structures and/or developments they identity, and to surrounding development when applicable;

3. They sign program shall address all signs, including permanent, temporary, and exempt signs;

4. The sign program shall accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or commercial tenants;
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5. The sign program shall comply with the standards of the subchapter 153.170, except that deviations are allowed with regard to sign area, total number, location, and/or height of signs to the extent that the comprehensive sign program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purposes and intent of this subchapter;

6. Approval of a comprehensive sign program shall not authorize the use of signs prohibited by this subchapter; and

7. Review and approval of a comprehensive sign program shall not consider the signs’ proposed message content.

F. Findings. In order to approve a comprehensive sign program the following findings shall be made:

1. The comprehensive sign program complies with the purpose of this subchapter, and the Baldwin Park Design Guidelines;

2. Proposed signs enhance the overall development and are in harmony with other signs included in the plan with the structures they identity and with surrounding development;

3. The comprehensive sign program contains provisions to accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants; and

4. The comprehensive sign program complies with the standards of this subchapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the signs proposed under the comprehensive sign program will enhance the overall development, achieve superior quality design, and will more fully accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.

G. Revisions to Comprehensive Sign Programs. The Community Development Director may approve revisions to the comprehensive sign program if the intent of the original approval is not affected. Revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval shall require the approval of a new/revised comprehensive sign program by the Planning Commission.
§ 153.170.110 140 – Other Applicable Regulations
In addition to the requirements contained this subchapter, regulations contained of this chapter may apply to signage in the following subchapters:
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A. Application reviewed for completeness. All applications filed with the Planning Division shall be initially reviewed for application completeness. The City Planner shall determine whether or not the application is complete and shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination that:
a. All the submittal requirements have been satisfied and that the application has been accepted as complete; or
b. Specific information is still necessary to complete the application. For administrative permits and actions, and for sign permits, the applicant shall be notified within seven days and for all other permits and actions, the applicant shall be notified within 30 days.
§ 153.210.265 – Time for Determination
A. Temporary Signs
Permit applications for temporary signs shall be determined within 21 days of application submission unless the City Planner designates the application as one of extraordinary complexity or difficulty, in which case notification of such designation shall be mailed to the applicant within 14 days of application submission. All applications shall be determined within 42 days of application submission. Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when City offices are closed).

B. Permanent Signs
Permit applications for permanent signs shall be determined within 63 days unless the City Planer designates the application as one of extraordinary complexity or difficulty, in which case notification of such designation shall be mailed to the applicant within 356 days of application submission. All applications shall be determined within 91 days of application submission.

Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when City offices are closed).

C. Mixed Applications
Applications seeking a permit for both temporary and permanent signs will be treated as applications for permanent sign permits; but he City Planner shall have discretion to make a partial determination as to the portion of an application concerning temporary signs at any time before a final determination is made for the whole application.

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SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the activity consists of a code amendment, which does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and does not meet the definition of a project as defined by the CEQA guidelines.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. 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 SECTION 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 15th day of May, 2024
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EMMANUEL J. ESTRADA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CHRISTOPHER SANEZ,

CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, CHRISTOPHER SANEZ, 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 May 15th, 2024. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1510 was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on _____________ by the following vote:

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SUBCHAPTER 153.170 – SIGN REGULATIONS
Section Contents:
§153.170.010 Intent and Purpose
§153.170.020 Applicability
§153.170.030 Permit Requirements
§153.170.040 Exempt Signs
§153.170.050 Prohibited Signs
§153.170.060 Temporary Signs
§153.170.070 General Sign Standards
§153.170.080 Signs Regulations by Zone
§153.170.090 Sign Regulations for Specific Land Uses
§153.170.100 Sign Construction and Maintenance
§153.170.105 110 New Static or Digital Billboard Construction §153.170.106 120 Billboard Relocation Agreements
§153.170.107 130 Comprehensive Sign Programs
§153.170.110 140 Other Applicable Regulations
§ 153.170.010 – Intent and Purpose
The intent and purpose of these sign regulations are to:

A. Urban design and safety standards. Implement the city’s urban design and safety standards as set forth in the General Plan.

B. City appearance. Maintain and enhance the city’s appearance by regulating the design, character, location, number, type, quality of materials, size, illumination and maintenance of signs.

D. Traffic safety hazards. Eliminate traffic safety hazards to pedestrians and motorists posed by off-site signs.

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F. Communication. Allow the communication of information for commercial and noncommercial purposes without regulating the content of noncommercial messages.

G. Free speech. Respect and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably regulating the structure, location and other non-communicative aspects of signs, generally for the public health, safety, welfare and specifically to serve the public interests in traffic and pedestrian safety and community aesthetics.

H. Nearby effects. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property.

I. Visual quality. Serve the city’s interests in maintaining and enhancing its visual appeal by preventing the degradation of visual quality which can result from excess signage.

J. Protect investment and quality of life. Protect investments in property and lifestyle quality made by persons who choose to live, work or do business in the city.

B. Additive requirements. The requirements of this subchapter, shall be applied in addition to any other requirements contained in the Zoning Code.

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B. Variance. Signs that do not comply with the requirements of this subchapter, shall not be permitted unless a variance has been granted pursuant to the provisions of subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures.
§ 153.170.040 – Exempt Signs
A. Applicability. Unless otherwise specified, the signs listed in this subchapter are categorically exempt from the permit requirement. The signs listed in this section are subject to compliance with all other provisions of this subchapter and other applicable codes, regulations or rules.

B. Restrictions on illumination. All exempt signs shall be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, or internally illuminated.

C. Exempt signs. The following categories of signs do not require a sign permit:

2. Residential Signs- On residential property;
(a) up to three flags or pennants of up to 10 square feet on a staff or pole of no longer than eight feet;
(b) up to three permanent signs with a combined area of no more than 10 square feet and a height of no more than four feet;
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(c) up to six temporary window signs with a combined area of no more than nine square feet, except that no more than 50% of the area of any given window may be covered by window signs; and
(d) up to four other temporary signs with a combined area of no more than 10 square feet and a height of no more than three feet.
(e) Where residential properties include multiple dwelling units, each dwelling unit may display one flag of no more than 6 square feet, and temporary or permanent signs with a combined area of no more than six square feet, in addition to the basic residential exemption provide above. § 153.170.050 – Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited on any property within the city:

A. Abandoned Signs.

B. Animated Signs, except as provided for electronic readerboard signs as permitted pursuant to Section 153.170.080(D).

C. Inflatable/Balloon Signs.

D. Roof Signs.

E. Murals.

F. Can (Box) Signs.

H. Off-Site Signs. Off-site identification signs, except government, civic signs as provided in this subchapter.

I. Portable Signs, including A-frame, sandwich board signs, and vehicle-mounted signs.

J. Cross-visibility area. Any sign located within a required clear cross-visibility area.

K. Permission not granted. Signs erected without the permission of the owner of the property on which the sign is located.

L. Signs in the public right-of-way. Signs within or projecting over a public right-of-way.

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M. Imitation traffic signs. Signs which purport to be, are an imitation of, or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location or lighting may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic, impede the flow of traffic or create a traffic hazard, excluding authorized on-site directional sites.

N. Painted signs. Signs painted directly on an exterior wall, fence, fascia or parapet.

O. Signs attached to utility poles. Signs attached to utility poles, unless specifically approved by the utility company in writing.

P.Signs attached other features. Signs attached to trees, fences, bridges or light poles.

1.Banners not exceeding 50 square feet.

2.Pennants, with the area on which the pennants are located not to be permitted not permitted to exceed 15 percent of the square footage of the lot upon which they are located.

B. Standard for Temporary Signs: Such Temporary signs under subsection A above shall comply with the following standards:

1. Maximum number. A maximum of 1 temporary sign may be displayed for each non-residential property at any given time.

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2. Maximum duration. Each temporary sign may be displayed for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Temporary signs may be displayed up to 4 nonconsecutive times within a 12-month period.

3. Location and attachment. Temporary signs shall be attached to the main building wall or fence and shall not extend above the roofline or height of the wall or fence on which they are located.

4. Balloons. Balloons shall not be used in conjunction with any temporary sign.

5. Attachment and illumination. Temporary signs shall not be freestanding or illuminated.

A. Sign Lettering and Numbering.

B. Sign Lighting and Illumination.

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C. Sign Location.

D. Sign Aesthetics.

1.All newly erected signs shall comply with the Sign Design Guidelines Manual.

2.All permanent signs located within any zone shall be compatible to the associated structure’s architecture and design features.

A. Freestanding Signs.

1. As indicated in Table 153.170.080, freestanding signs shall be permitted only in the FC, C-2 and I-C zones that have freeway frontage.

B. Monument Signs.

Monument signs may be located in planter medians abutting a driveway or within the project driveway.

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Zone Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Sign Area
Maximum
Height Notes
Monument 1 24 sf 4 ftR-G and
R-3 Wall 1 36 sf 4 ft
Monument 1 per frontage 32 sf 6 ftC-1
MU-2 Wall 1 or more 50 sf 4 ft
Monument 1 per frontage 64 sf 12 ft In lieu of a monument sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
§153.170.80.D.

2. Additional sign face
area for monument signs
may be granted in lieu of
use of freestanding signs,
per criteria established by
the Director of
Community Development.

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3. In lieu of a monument
sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
§153.170.80.D
Monument 1 40 sf 8 ft In lieu of a monument
sign, an Electronic
Readerboard Sign may be
permitted, subject to
approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and Design
Review, provided the sign
complies with the
provisions outlined in
§153.170.80.D
I
Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area for
each linear foot of
primary building
frontage
6 ft
C. Wall Signs.

1.A maximum of 3 wall signs shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that contains a main entrance or is adjacent to a street.

2.A maximum of 1 wall sign shall be permitted for each wall of a commercial unit that does not contain a main entrance.

3.Wall signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall.

4. Sign height shall be measured from the bottom to the top of the sign.

D. Electronic Readerboard Sign.

1. Sign Defined. An Electronic Readerboard Sign is a sign that incorporates changeable messages which may be changed by remote or automatic means.

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2. Applicability and Review. Electronic Readerboard Signs are allowed, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, for businesses with a minimum of three (3) acres (for the overall business), within the C-2, F- C, I-C and I Zones and along a designated truck route. This sign type may be installed in lieu of, but not in addition to, freestanding and/or monument signage permitted on-site.
a. Design review shall include review of the following sign elements: sign style, sign height, sign size, number of other signs on the site, sign placement and sign materials, subject to the criteria established in this subsection.

4. Message Duration. Messages shall remain static for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. Message changes shall occur within a timespan of no more than one (1) second.

5. Activity. Messages on the Electronic Readerboard Sign shall rotate only during normal business hours or as deemed appropriate though the Conditional Use Permit process.

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§ 153.170.090 – Sign Regulations for Specific Land Uses or Sign Types In addition to other standards set forth in this subchapter, the following land uses are subject to the following regulations:

A. Service Stations.

1.Each service station may maintain a maximum of 4 canopy signs, each having no more than 50 square feet of sign face area.

2.Each service station may maintain 1 permanently installed sign not to exceed 40 square feet in area.

3.Each service station may maintain a maximum of 2 permanently installed or portable price signs not exceed 20 square feet in area.

B. Automobile Dealerships.

1.Each automobile dealership may display banners and pennants with a total area not to exceed 15 percent of the square footage of the lot upon which they are located.

2.Each automobile dealership may display a maximum of 20 banners attached to freestanding light standards. Each banner shall not exceed 50 square feet of area.

3.Each automobile dealership may display one pennant for every 2,500 square feet of lot area, up to a maximum of 12 such pennants. Each pennant shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.

C. Electronic Readerboard Signs.

Sign Defined. An Electronic Readerboard Sign is a sign that incorporates changeable messages which may be changed by electronic processes or by remote control.

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Design review shall include review of the following sign elements: sign style, sign height, sign size, number of other signs on the site, sign placement and sign materials, subject to the criteria established in this subsection.

Message Duration. Messages shall remain static for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. Message changes shall occur within a minimum of two (2) seconds and a maximum of five (5) seconds.

Activity. Messages on the Electronic Readerboard Sign shall rotate only during normal business hours or as deemed appropriate though the Conditional Use Permit process.

Contrast. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to maintain contrast between the sign face and surrounding areas, subject to review and approval through the Conditional Use Permit process.

Illumination. The following provisions apply to the illumination of Electronic Readerboard Signs:

Sign illumination during nighttime hours may not exceed a maximum luminance level of 750 cd/m2. or nits, regardless of the method of illumination.

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B. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a good structural condition at all times and be kept neatly painted, including all metal parts and supports that are not made of a rust resistant material. Any crack, broken surface, malfunction, missing sign copy or other damaged portion shall be repaired or replaced.
§ 153.170.105 110 New Static or Digital Billboard Construction Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard (as defined below) may be installed with copy visible from within any Interstate Freeway Corridor (as defined below), subject to all the following:
(a) Digital Billboard shall mean any off-site Advertising Display (a Static Billboard), as defined in the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) § 5202, that uses state- of-the-art digital technology,
(b) Interstate Freeway Corridor means the area comprised of any Interstate Highway (as defined in BPC § 5215) and within 200 feet from the edge of the right-of-way (as defined BPC § 5222) and within a commercial or industrial zoned property. (c) Each Advertising Structure (as defined in BPC § 5203), whether a Static Billboard or an Advertising Display that is used to support a Digital Billboard shall be placed within an Interstate Freeway Corridor,
(d) The Static Billboard or the Digital Billboard owner must:
1) Receive Caltrans’ approvals, as necessary and
2) Execute an agreement with the City by which each billboard owner agrees to (i) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from any and all claims, lawsuits, awards and judgements, including any reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, that may arise from the approval of a Static Billboard or a Digital Billboard and associated Advertising Structrue and removal of an applicable Advertising Structure that may or may not be required to be removed, in consideration for any one or more negotiated benefits, including but not limited to such items as new park signs, landscaping, sign removals, or development fees, pursuant to this section or to any other provision of this code, subject to the terms of that agreement and (ii) comply with any and all required mitigation measures, conditions of approval and all applicable provisions of this section and this code,
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City’s entry onto his/her/its property to remove that Static Billboard or a Digital Billboard and associated Advertising Structure, as permitted in the agreement between the billboard owner and the City, and by which that property owner releases and indemnifies the City from liability for that permitted removal, (f) The new Advertising Structure cannot be used to support more than two (2) Digital Billboards with each one facing in different directions, (g) The entire portion of an Advertising Structure that comprises the active display face of a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard shall not be more than forty-eight feet (48’) in width, fourteen feet (14’) in height nor six hundred and seventy-two (672) square feet in area; provided, that, in addition, an apron for a Static Billboard or Digital Billboard can extend up to a maximum of approximately thirty-six inches (36”) below that Digital Billboard face or 5.5 foot top extensions or 2 foot side extensions, (h) The overall height of the Advertising Structure that is a Static Billboard or that includes a Digital Billboard, and excluding extensions, shall not be more than sixty- five (65’) feet, as measured from the highest point of the main road or Interstate Highway from which the advertising is to be viewed,
(i) The distance between two Static Billboards or between a Static Billboard and Digital Billboard shall be at least five-hundred feet (500’). The distance between two Digital Billboards shall be at least one-thousand feet (1,000’). The distance requirements shall be the same as the minimum distance and separation criteria established by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and as defined in BPC § 5222 (j) A Digital Billboard shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot candles above ambient light, as measured using a foot candle meter at a pre-set distance of two-hundred and fifty feet (250’) perpendicular to the display face of the Digital Billboard. Each Digital Billboard shall have a light sensing device that will automatically adjust the brightness of the Digital Billboard to meet that foot candle requirement, as ambient light conditions change,
(k) Only if the City agreement requires the removal of existing advertising structures, then if four or less Advertising Structures are being replaced by new Advertising Structures with Digital Billboards, then at least eight (8) additional display faces and the Advertising Structures supporting the eight (8) additional display faces must be permanently removed from the City by the Digital Billboard owner receiving the approval and the removal of all the display faces and their respective Advertising Structures to be removed shall be completed prior to construction by that owner of any Advertising Structure, including a Digital Billboard, CITY OF BALDWIN PARK – CHAPTER 153: ZONING CODE
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(l) Only if the City agreement requires the removal of existing advertising structures, then if five or more Advertising Structures are being replaced by new Advertising Structures with Digital Billboards, then for each new Advertising Structures, above four (4) new Advertising Structures, at least two (2) additional display faces must be permanently removed from the City by the Digital Billboard owner receiving the approval and the removal of all the display faces and their respective Advertising Structures to be removed shall be completed prior to construction by that owner of any Advertising Structure including a Digital Billboard. (m)A Digital Billboard shall only display a series of still images and each still image must be displayed for a minimum of four consecutive seconds. No still image shall have animation, movement, or the appearance of an optical illusion of movement of any part of the Advertising Structure and each still image shall not include flashing, scintillating lighting or the varying of light intensity or any other means of not providing constant illumination. Transition time between one still image and the immediate next still image shall not exceed one second and (n) (i) If a Digital Billboard installed pursuant to this section must be removed due to a final court order or judicially approved settlement resulting from a legal action brought by a third party, who is not related to the owner or operator of that Digital Billboard (the “Owner/Operator”), (ii) that Digital Billboard replaced a non-Digital Billboard (the “Replaced Non-Digital Billboard”) and (iii) the Replaced Non-Digital Billboard was the subject of a previous formal written agreement with the City, then the Owner/Operator shall be permitted to reinstall a new state-of-the-art non-Digital Billboard (the “Replacement Non-Digital Billboard”) on the same Advertising Structure used to support that Digital Billboard; provided, that the reinstallation of the Replacement Non-Digital Billboard must occur before the date the previous formal agreement would have terminated (the “Previous Termination Date”), the Replacement Non-Digital Billboard and supporting Advertising Structure must be removed on or before the Previous Termination Date and the Replacement Non- Digital Billboard must comply with all the applicable criteria for Digital Billboards, as set forth in in this section and the agreement referred to in (D)(2), above. (o)The following sections do not apply to signs approved per this Section 153.170.105:

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§ 153.170.106 120 Billboard Relocation Agreements
Billboards are recognized as a legitimate form of commercial advertising in the City.

However, the size, number, location and illumination of billboards can have significant influence on the City's visual character, and can, without appropriate control, create or contribute to visual blight conditions. The purpose of this section is to provide the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK – CHAPTER 153: ZONING CODE
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parameters under which existing billboards may be relocated and reconstructed subject to reasonable controls, while recognizing that community appearance is an important factor in ensuring the general community welfare. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any billboard in existence as of the date that this section becomes effective to continue to exist pursuant to an agreement or as a legal nonconforming use to be maintained pursuant to such agreement or in conformance with this chapter.

A. General Requirements.

The Agreement may include compensation to be paid to the city or the provision of other public benefits to be provided as a result of the relocation, installation and operation of any billboard or modification of an existing billboard within the City. All relocated billboards constructed shall comply with this chapter and all applicable requirement of the California Business & Professions Code and the California Code of Regulations.

2. An owner or entity proposing an agreement for relocation shall establish that the relocated billboard meets one or more of the following eligibility requirements:
a. The billboard proposed for complete demolition and relocation is the subject of any eminent domain action or threat of eminent domain action by a legally created public entity possessing eminent domain/condemnation authority and provides public benefits for such relocation ; or
b. The applicant chooses to completely demolish and relocate an existing billboard, including a legal nonconforming billboard, to a more suitable location so as not to conflict with the proposed development or redevelopment of the property and provides public benefits for such relocation as negotiated in the agreement; or
c. The applicant chooses to completely demolish and relocate an existing billboard, including a legal nonconforming billboard, to a more suitable location within the City that lessens the overall negative aesthetic impacts on the City and its residents and provides public benefits for such relocation; or
d. The applicant has previously removed and completely demolished one or more billboards and maintains credits for such removal by the California Department of Transportation pursuant to California CITY OF BALDWIN PARK – CHAPTER 153: ZONING CODE
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Business & Professions Code, Section 5443.5 and such relocation benefits the City; or
e. The applicant proposes to enhance, improve and modify an existing billboard already established within the City for the purpose of modernizing and improving the aesthetic appearance of such billboard.

3. In the event of any conflict between any provision contained in this section and any other provisions contained elsewhere in this code, the provisions of this section shall govern.

Information to be provided shall including the written consent of the property owner if not readily ascertainable from the foregoing documents.

B. Physical Requirements.

2. All utilities for each billboard shall be underground.

4. All billboards shall plainly display, and be visible from no less than 100 feet, the name of the person or company owning or maintaining it and the billboard identification number.

C. Application requirements; Review procedures.

1. Application requirements. In addition to the application requirements for sign permits required by this code, a person or entity wishing to enter into a CITY OF BALDWIN PARK – CHAPTER 153: ZONING CODE
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billboard relocation agreement shall submit a request in writing for approval of an Agreement that includes the following:
a. The name, address phone number and other contact information of the person or entity proposing the Agreement.
b. Identification of the location proposed for a new or relocated or modified billboard and the billboard(s) being permanently removed or modified, where applicable;
c. Information that establishes that the person or entity proposing the Agreement has legal or equitable interest in the billboard being removed or modified and the site proposed for relocation or placement. d. Conceptual design drawings for the billboards that includes technical specifications to determine the billboard’s compliance with this chapter.
e. An explanation of the compensation to be paid or public benefits to be provided to the City.
f. The application must include photos of all existing signage or architectural renderings and elevations of proposed billboards as well as a scaled plot plan and elevations showing the locations of all existing structures and improvements on the property, and the proposed billboard.

2. The applicant must pay a filing fee in accordance with an approved resolution.

At a City Council meeting held no later than forty-five (45) days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation, the City Council shall review and consider the Agreement, at a duly noticed public hearing. The hearing before the City Council shall be noticed the same as any conditional use permit and may be continued from time to time. In order to approve a request for an Agreement, the City Council shall make the following findings for approval of an Agreement:
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b. The proposed agreement would promote installation of a billboard that is compatible with the uses and structures on the site and in the surrounding area, considering the scale and materials of adjacent buildings, the desired character of the neighborhood, district, or corridor where the billboard is located, and pedestrian orientation.; c. The proposed agreement authorizes the installation of a billboard that would not create a traffic or safety problem, including problems associated with onsite access circulation or visibility;
d. The proposed agreement for installation would not interfere with onsite parking or landscaping required by City ordinance or permit; and
e. The proposed agreement does not promote construction of a billboard that would not otherwise result in a threat to the general health, safety and welfare of City residents. f. The proposed billboard, in addition to its aesthetic treatment, provides public benefits that would not otherwise accrue to the public in the absence of its installation.”
§ 153.170.107 130 Comprehensive Sign Programs
A. Purpose. The purpose of a comprehensive sign program is to integrate all of a nonresidential or mixed use project’s signs with the overall site design and the structures’ design into a unified architectural statement. A Comprehensive sign program provides a means for the flexible application of sign regulations in order to provide incentive and latitude in the design and display of multiple signs and to achieve, not circumvent, the purpose of this subchapter. Approval of a comprehensive sign program may modify the standards provided in this subchapter as to the sign number, size, height, illumination, location, orientation, or other aspects or signs within the limits of this section.

B. Applicability. The approval of a comprehensive sign program shall be required whenever any of the following circumstances exist:

1. Whenever the floor areas is in excess of 25,000 square feet;

2. Whenever five or more separate commercial or industrial tenant spaces are present on the same site;

C. Approval Authority and Limitation. The Planning Commission shall be the review authority for a comprehensive sign program.

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D. Application Requirements. A sign program application for a comprehensive sign program shall include all information and materials required by the Planning Division for a Sign Program Review including a filing fee. Said fee shall be established by resolution of the City. The applicant shall still be required to obtain applicable sign permits and pay the related fee.

E. Standards. A comprehensive sign program shall comply with the following standards:

1. The prosed sign program shall comply with the purpose and intent of this subchapter;

3. They sign program shall address all signs, including permanent, temporary, and exempt signs;

4. The sign program shall accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or commercial tenants;

6. Approval of a comprehensive sign program shall not authorize the use of signs prohibited by this subchapter; and

7. Review and approval of a comprehensive sign program shall not consider the signs’ proposed message content.

F. Findings. In order to approve a comprehensive sign program the following findings shall be made:

1. The comprehensive sign program complies with the purpose of this subchapter, and the Baldwin Park Design Guidelines;
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2. Proposed signs enhance the overall development and are in harmony with other signs included in the plan with the structures they identity and with surrounding development;

3. The comprehensive sign program contains provisions to accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants; and

G. Revisions to Comprehensive Sign Programs. The Community Development Director may approve revisions to the comprehensive sign program if the intent of the original approval is not affected. Revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval shall require the approval of a new/revised comprehensive sign program by the Planning Commission.
§ 153.170.110 140 – Other Applicable Regulations
In addition to the requirements contained this subchapter, regulations contained of this chapter may apply to signage in the following subchapters:
§ 153.210.090 – General Application Processing Procedures A. Application reviewed for completeness. All applications filed with the Planning Division shall be initially reviewed for application completeness. The City Planner shall determine whether or not the application is complete and shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination that:
a. All the submittal requirements have been satisfied and that the application has been accepted as complete; or
b. Specific information is still necessary to complete the application. For administrative permits and actions, and for sign permits, the applicant shall be notified within seven days and for all other permits and actions, the applicant shall be notified within 30 days.
§ 153.210.265 – Time for Determination
A. Temporary Signs
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Permit applications for temporary signs shall be determined within 21 days of application submission unless the City Planner designates the application as one of extraordinary complexity or difficulty, in which case notification of such designation shall be mailed to the applicant within 14 days of application submission. All applications shall be determined within 42 days of application submission. Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when City offices are closed).

Notice of any determination shall be mailed within two business days after the determination is made (excluding Fridays when City offices are closed).

ORDINANCE NO. 1405

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK ADDING SECTION 153. 170. 090. C, AMENDING TABLE
153. 170. 080 AND AMENDING THE TITLE OF SUBSECTION
153. 170. 090 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC READERBOARD
SIGNS.

WHEREAS, signs located within the City can provide a reliable means of advertising for a business, they also can be detrimental to the safety, aesthetics and general welfare of the community without development standards;
WHERAS, larger businesses with three ( 3) or more acres, along major thoroughfares would desire alternatives to standard static signs to promote their business within the City of Baldwin Park; and
WHEREAS, the overall intent of proposed amendments is to provide additional support for existing and newly established businesses and larger businesses and not circumvent, the intent subchapter 153. 170 relating to urban design, vehicular and pedestrian safety, visual quality, and communication.

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 generalwelfare of the City of Baldwin Park, its residents, property owners, businesses and visitors can be enhanced by amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code ( BPMC) to allow electronic readerboard signs with development standards it is in the best interest of the community to amend the BPMC accordingly.

SECTION 2. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, the title of subsection 153. 170. 090 of the BPMC is amended to read as follows:
153. 170. 090 — Sign Regulations for Specific Land Uses or Sign Types In addition to other standards set forth in this subchapter, the following land uses or sign types are subject to the following regulations
SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, the BPMC is amended to add Section 153. 170. 090. C, to read as follows:

C. Electronic Readerboard Signs.

1. Sign Defined. An Electronic Readerboard Sign is a sign that incorporates changeable messages which may be changed by electronic processes or by remote control.

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2. Applicability and Review. Electronic Readerboard Signs are allowed, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, for businesses with a minimum of three ( 3) acres ( for the overall business), within the C-2, F-C, I-C and I Zones and along a designated truck route. This sign type may be installed in lieu of, but not in addition to, freestanding and/ or monument signage permitted on- site.
a. Design review shall include review of the following sign elements: sign style, sign height, sign size, number of other signs on the site, sign placement and sign materials, subject to the criteria established in this subsection.

4. Message Duration. Messages shall remain static for a minimum of eight ( 8) seconds. Message changes shall occur within a minimum of two ( 2) seconds and a maximum of five ( 5) seconds.

5. Activity. Messages on the Electronic Readerboard Sign shall rotate only during normal business hours or as deemed appropriate through the conditional use permit process.

6. Contrast. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to maintain contrastbetweenthe signface and surroundingareas, subjectto reviewand approval through the conditional use permit process.

7. Illumination. The followingprovisionsapply to the illuminationof Electronic Readerboard Signs:
a. Automatic dimming controls shall be installed, either by photocell hardwired) or via software settings, in order to bring the lighting level down to avoid spillover and light trespass onto abutting or adjacent properties and to avoid glare at any time of the day.
b. Electronic Readerboard Signs shall be adjusted to minimize the degree of brightness and glare. Lighting levels should be sensitive to the environment and react with natural light sources, subject to review and approval through the conditional use permit process.
c. Signilluminationduringnighttimehoursmaynotexceeda maximum luminance level of 750 cd/
m2
or Nits, regardless of the method of
illumination.
d. Electronic Readerboard Signs with external illumination, whether the lighting is mountedabove or belowthe sign face or panel, shall fully shield all lighting fixtures or luminaries.

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SECTION 4. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, the BPMC, Table 153. 070. 080 is amended to read as follows:

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SECTION 5. This ordinance shall go into affect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final reading and ad Option.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE + day of March, 20
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MANUEL LOZANO, MAYOR
ATTEST:

ALEJANDRA AVILA,

CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoingOrdinancewas regularlyintroducedand placedupon its first readingat a regular meeting of the City Council on March 7, 2018. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1405 was duly approvedand adoptedat a regularmeetingof the City Councilon March21 2018 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: None.

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: None.

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: None.

ALEJANDRA A ,

CITY CLERK

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. ____12____

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Michelle Bravo, Housing Programs Coordinator DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.

SUMMARY
For the City Council to hold the second of two required public hearings to receive public input and ultimately approve the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council approve the Final 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for submission of this Plan for CDBG and HOME Funds to the United States Department of Housing an d Urban Development. Staff also recommends that the Mayor and City Council authorize staff to make changes to funding allocations as described in this staff report once the final 2024 entitlement grants are announced by HUD.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. However, approval of the FY 2024 -25 Annual Action Plan will provide $839,412 in new CDBG funding and $237,195 in new HOME funds to the City of Baldwin Park upon HUD approval.

BACKGROUND
The Annual Action Plan acts as the City’s application process for federal formula grants, principally comprised of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.

The Action Plan describes the rationale behind specific allocations for the u pcoming fiscal year and details how the City’s use of CDBG and HOME funds addresses the priorities in the Consolidated Plan. The total estimated CDBG and HOME funding available for FY 2024-25 is estimated as follows:

CDBG HOME TOTAL
FY 2024-25 Entitlement (estimate) $839,412 $237,195 $1,076,607 Estimated FY 2024-25 Program Income $0 $0 $0
Unexpended Prior Year Funds $1,406,642 $2,049,956 $3,456,598 Estimated Total Funds Available $2,246,054 $2,287,151 $4,533,205

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

The City received eight (8) applications from public service organizations and has recommended funding all eight 2024-25, as seen in the Proposed Funding Allocation Chart below.

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FY 2024-25 Proposed Funding Allocation

The following table identifies the FY 2024-25 CDBG proposed projects recommended to be funded.

FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Allocations
FY 2024-25 CDBG Entitlement Funds $ 839,412
Prior Year Carryover $1,406,642
Total CDBG Funding $2,246,054
Administration (20% Cap)
Fair Housing $ 7,500
Administration $ 160,382
Admin Total $ 167,882
Public Service Grants (15% Cap)
Church of the Redeemer Food Bank $ 12,160
Domestic Violence Advocate $ 20,578
ESGV Coalition for the Homeless $ 9,353
Family Service Center $ 22,449
Graffiti Removal $ 23,955
Pride Program (BPPD) $ 18,707
Youth Employment Program $ 18,707
Public Service Grants Total $ 125,909
CDBG Housing Projects
Code Enforcement Program $ 150,000
Housing Projects Total $ 150,000
CDBG Capital Projects
Citywide Sidewalks and Curb and Gutter Project $ 400,000 Residential and Major Street Rehabilitation Project $ 460,000 Morgan Park Playground Improvements $ 600,000
Capital Projects Total $1,460,000
Total CDBG Projects $1,903,791
Unallocated CDBG Funds $342,262

The following table identifies FY 2024-25 HOME proposed projects recommended to be funded.

HOME FY 2024-25 Funding Allocations
FY 2024-25 Entitlement Funds $ 237,195
Prior Years Carryover $2,049,956
Total HOME Funding $2,287,151
Proposed Projects
Administration (10% Cap) $ 23,720
Total HOME Projects $23,720
Unallocated HOME Funds $2,236,431

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Public Review

Pursuant to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City is required to hold two public hearings and make available all draft plans for the required 30-day comment period. The draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan has been available for public review since April 12, 2024, concluding at this second public hearing on May 15, 2024.

LEGAL REVIEW
No Legal Review is necessary at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1.FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
May 15, 2024

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HOUSING DIVISION
14403 PACIFIC AVENUE
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
2024-25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Executive Summary (AP-05) ...................................................................................................... 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05) ....................................................................................... 9 Consultation (AP-10) ............................................................................................................... 10 Citizen Participation (AP-12) ................................................................................................... 19 Expected Resources (AP-15) ................................................................................................... 23 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) ..................................................................................... 26 Projects (AP-35) ...................................................................................................................... 31 Project Summary (AP-38) ........................................................................................................ 34 Geographic Distribution (AP-50) ............................................................................................. 42 Affordable Housing (AP-55) .................................................................................................... 44 Public Housing (AP-60) ............................................................................................................ 47 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) ........................................................... 49 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75) .................................................................................. 53 Other Actions (AP-85) ............................................................................................................. 59 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90)................................................................................. 65

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

Introduction

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help the City of Baldwin Park assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions in order to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs. The goals are to assist low and moderate -income persons, provide decent housing, create su itable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City’s strategy are proposed in the Action Plan for 2024-25.

The 2024-25 Annual Action Plan includes applications for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs - the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Current year entitlements combined with reallocations from prior years bring the total funding for program year 2024-25 to over $4.5 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Baldwin Park will take in the coming 2024-25 fiscal year to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in Table 1 on the following page.

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Table 1 – 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities, Implementing Programs, and FY 2024-25 Goals Consolidated Plan
5-Year Priority
2024-25
Implementing Programs
2024-25
Goals
Outcome/
Objective*
Expand the Supply of
Affordable Housing
▪ No New Projects Proposed
in FY 2024-25
▪ Not Applicable N/A
Ensure Equal Access to
Housing Opportunities
▪ Fair Housing Services
($7,500)
▪ 100 Persons N/A
Neighborhood Services &
Community Facilities
▪ Community
Enhancement Program
(Code Enforcement)
($150,000)
▪ 800 Housing Units SL-3
Provide Public Services for
LMI Residents
▪ Church of the Redeemer
Food Bank ($12,160)
▪ Family Service Center
($22,449)
▪ BPPD Pride Platoon
($18,707)
▪ Youth Employment
Program ($18,707)
▪ Graffiti Removal Program
($23,955)
▪ 4,000 persons

▪ 600 Persons

▪ 40 Persons

▪ 20 Persons

▪ 25 Persons
SL-1

SL-1

SL-1
Public Services for
Residents with Special
Needs
▪ Domestic Violence
Advocate ($20,578)
▪ 250 Persons SL-1
Prevent and Eliminate
Homelessness
▪ East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the
Homeless ($9,353)
▪ 300 Persons SL-1
Special Needs Non-
Homeless,
Facility/Infrastructure
Improvements
▪ Citywide Sidewalks and
Curb & Gutter Concrete
Project ($400,000)
▪ Residential and Major
Street Rehabilitation at
Various Locations Project
($460,000)
▪ Morgan Park Playground
Improvements
($600,000)
▪ 41,405 Persons

▪ 9,275 Persons

▪ 52,710 Persons
SL-3

SL-3

SL-3
Other
▪ CDBG Program
Administration
($160,382)
▪ HOME Program
Administration ($23,720)
▪ Not Applicable

▪ Not Applicable
N/A

N/A

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Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities – HUD mandates that all recipients of federal housing and community development assistance such as CDBG and HOME take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice within their communities. The City of Baldwin Park will certify its compliance with HUD’s requirement to affi rmatively further fair housing choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds.

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

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

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

5. Provide Public Services for Low-Income Residents – According to 2009 -2015 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates data, there are approximately 17,374 total households in Baldwin Park, of which 83 percent, or 14,420 households earn less than 80 percent of AMI. Data further indicates that 14.9 percent (1 1,347) of all residents are below the poverty level.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evaluation of past performance

The fourth year of the FY 2020/21 – 2024/25 Consolidated Plan is still in process and performance accomplishments will be fully captured in the year -end FY 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

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

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

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

A draft 2024-25 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a 30 -day period (April 12, 2024 – May 15, 2024). City Council public hearings were held on February 21, 2024, and May 15, 202 4, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD.

Summary of public comments

[To be completed after citizen participation process.]

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

[To be completed after citizen participation process.]

Summary

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

1. Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing

2. Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing

3. Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities

4. Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities

5. Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents

6. Public Services for Residents with Special Needs

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7. Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness

8. Section 108 Loan Repayment

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

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

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

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

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

Narrative

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

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

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Ron Garcia, Community Development Director
Baldwin Park Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 X496

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

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

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

The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City's coordination of all applicants of federal funding to attend the CDBG Advisory meeting demonstrates a commitment to transparency, community engagement, and ensuring that federal funds are effectively utilized to benefit Baldwin Park residents. The meeting serves as a platform for applicants to explain how their programs will benefit Baldwin Park residents. This ensures that federal funds are allocated to projects and initiatives that address the specific needs and priorities of the community, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for residents. The CDBG Advisory meeting will be held on March 21, 2024.

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

The City of Baldwin Park collaborates closely with the Continuum of Care (CoC) for Los Angeles County, led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to address homelessness and implement programs aimed at ending homelessness in the region. Coordination with the CoC allows the City to identify specific homeless populations, such as chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and those at risk of homelessness. This targeted approach ensu res that resources and interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each population. Further, service providers within the CoC have the ability to refer individuals and families with varying needs to the appropriate service providers in their area. This referral system ensures that individuals experiencing homelessness receive the specific support a nd services they require to stabilize their housing situation and address underlying challenges.

The City has collaborated with the Los Angeles CoC in the development of the HOME -ARP Allocation Plan which allocates a special allocation of HOME funds from the American Rescue Program (HOME-ARP). These funds are dedicated to assisting individuals or households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness by providing housing, rental assistance,

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supportive services, and non -congregate shelter. This collaborative approach maximizes the impact of funding and resources in addressing homelessness and increasing housing stability in Baldwin Park.

Overall, the City's coordination with the CoC demonstrates a commitment to addressing homelessness through a collaborative and strategic approach, leveraging regional partnerships and resources to effectively support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Baldwin Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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12 Agency/Group/Organization YWCA OF SAN

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

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

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15 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF LOS ANGELES, INC.

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

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

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

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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Survey, telephone
23 Agency/Group/Organization CitiStaff Solutions, Inc.

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

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

The City of Baldwin Park took a comprehensive approach to developing its Consolidated Plan by consulting with a wide range of stakeholders, including housing, social, and health service providers, as well as local agencies/governments, and LAHSA. This collaborative process ensures that the Consolidated Plan reflects the diverse needs and perspectives of the community it serves. Further, through the citizen participation process for the development of the FY 2024-25 Action Plan, it was reaffirmed that the Co nsolidated Plan continues to reflect the priority needs of the community.

The City is unaware of any Agency types relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted.

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

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

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

Table 4 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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

The City of Baldwin Park demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing coordination among various stakeholders and agencies involved in addressing the needs of the community, particularly in the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan. The City invites input from a wide range of entities, including the Continuum of Care (CoC), public and assisted housing providers, private and governmental health and mental health agencies, and service agencies. This inclusive approach ensures that diver se perspectives are considered in the planning process and that the Consolidated Plan reflects the needs of the community comprehensively.

Also, the Housing Division collaborates with subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds to ensure a coordinated effort among service agencies in the region. By working together, these agencies can effectively address the needs of Baldwin Park residents, including various vulnerable populations such as chronically homeless individuals and families, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and those transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.

Finally, the City coordinates with social service agencies, businesses, and housing developers to promote economic opportunities for low -income residents. This includes disseminating information about job opportunities connected to HUD -assisted projects, i n line with the objectives of Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968. By facilitating access to employment opportunities, the City aims to empower low -income individuals and families to improve their economic circumstances and overall well-being.

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AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)

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

The City of Baldwin Park adhered to HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. Engaging citizens in the planning process is crucial for ensuring that the resulting documents accurately reflect the needs and priorities of the community. Here's a summary of the activities undertaken by the City to encourage citizen participation:

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

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

FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Citizen Participation
The City of Baldwin Park took proactive measures to ensure public participation and transparency throughout the development of the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan was made available for public review and comment for a designated period from March 16, 2020, to April 15, 2020. This allowed community members, stakeholders, and interested parties to review the plan and provide feedback. The public comment period was followed by a public hearing that was held before the Baldwin Park City Counc il on April 15, 2020, to receive comments on the draft 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 -2021 Annual Action Plan. Despite the opportunity for public input, no comments were received during the public comment period or the public hearing.

The City ensured that low - and moderate -income residents, members of minority groups, agencies providing services to these populations, and other directly impacted individuals had the opportunity to be actively involved in the planning process. To promote greater public accessibility, the City made program documents, including the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, available on the City website at http://www.baldwinpark.com . This facilitated easy access to important information for community members and stakeholders.

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Overall, the City's commitment to transparency, public participation, and accessibility is evident in its approach to developing and disseminating the Consolidated Plan. Despite the lack of public comments received, the City's efforts to engage the community and provide opportunities for input demonstrate a dedication to inclusive and accountable governance.

FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation
The citizen participation activities implemented by the City of Baldwin Park for its federal CDBG and HOME programs demonstrates a strong commitment to engaging residents in the planning and implementation process. Here are the key highlights of Baldwin Parks’ citizen participation process:

1. Encouragement of Citizen Participation: All citizens of Baldwin Park are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan.

This inclusive approach ensures that the voices of all community members, including those from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are heard and co nsidered in the decision-making process.

2. Regular Contact with CDBG-Funded Organizations: Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding maintain regular contact with City staff. This ongoing communication facilitates collaboration and ensures that funded programs align with the goals and priorities outlined in the Annual Action Plan.

3. Consultation with Other Organizations: Other organizations are consulted as needed or are present at various public hearings held by the City. This ensures that a broad spectrum of community stakeholders, beyond direct CDBG -funded organizations, have the opportunity to contribute their input and perspectives to the planning process.

4. Notice of Public Hearings : A Notice of Public Hearing is published in both English and Spanish at least 15 days prior to each hearing to provide residents with adequate notice.

This ensures transparency and allows residents to plan and participate in the hearings effectively. Public notices are posted in a newspaper of free general circulation, on the City’s website, and on the City’s Facebook page.

5. Public Comment Period : A draft of the Annual Action Plan will be made available for public comment for a minimum of 30 days ( April 12 – May 15, 2024), allowing residents ample time to review the plan and provide feedback. This extended comment period demonstrates a commitment to soliciting and considering public input before finalizing the plan.

6. Public Hearings: Three public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. These hearings provide citizens with multiple opportunities to engage with the planning process, offer feedback on draft p lans, and raise any concerns or questions they may have. This ensures that elected representatives hear directly from the community before making decisions on the Plan.

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Sort
Order
Citizen
Participation
Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/ attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons URL (If applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ broad
community
A public notice was
published and posted
on the City’s website,
Facebook page, and at
public locations to
notify interested parties
of the 1st public hearing
to solicit comments on
needs and priorities of
the FY 2024-25 Annual
Action Plan. The public
notice was published on
February 2, 2024.

No
comments
received.

No comments
received.
http://www.baldwinpark.com
2 Public Hearing Non-targeted/ broad
community
A public hearing was
held on February 21,
2024 to solicit
comments on housing
and community
development needs for
inclusion in the FY 2024-
25 AAP.

No
comments
received.

No comments
received.
http://www.baldwinpark.com
3 Public Meeting Non-targeted/ broad
community
A public meeting was
held on April 17, 2024
with the Baldwin Park
City Council to accept
the draft 2024-25
Annual Action Plan prior
to the public comment
period.

No
comments
received.

No comments
received.

N/A

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4 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ broad
community
A newspaper
advertisement was
published on April 12,
2024 to solicit public
comments on the draft
2024-25 Annual Action
Plan and to invite
citizens to attend the
final public hearing to
adopt the FY 2024-25
Annual Action Plan.

No
comments
received.

No comments
received.

N/A
5 Public Hearing Non-targeted/ broad
community
A final public hearing
will be held before the
City Council on May 15,
2024 for adoption of the
FY 2024-25 Annual
Action Plan.

To be
completed.

To be completed. N/A
Table 5 - Citizen Participation Outreach

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

Introduction

The City of Baldwin Park has a comprehensive strategy in place to leverage various funding sources and partnerships to address community development and affordable housing needs within the community. Below is a breakdown of the funding sources and planned allocations for FY 2024/25:

CDBG Entitlement Funds: The city will receive an estimated $839,412 in CDBG entitlement funds.

Additionally, the City will have $ 1,406,642 in prior year carryover funds that are available for programming in FY 2024 /25, for a total of $ 2,246,054. These funds will be utilized for public services, code enforcement, public facility and infrastructure projects, CDBG administration, and fair housing services. The City does not have any income from float -funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, CDBG-acquired property available for sale, or lump sum drawdown payments. Nor is the City funding any “urgent need activities.”

HOME Program Funds : Baldwin Park will have $2,287,151 in HOME Program funds, including $237,195 in entitlement funds, and an unallocated carryover balance of $ 2,049,956. HOME Funding will be used for HOME program administration and the remaining funds will stay unallocated until a future housing project or program can be identified.

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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
Federal
Acquisition,
Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
$839,412 $0 $1,406,642 $2,246,054 $0 Entitlement
allocation
plus
estimated
program
income
plus prior-
year
resources.

HOME Public-
Federal
Acquisition,
Homeowner
rehab,
Multifamily
rental new
construction,
Multifamily
rental rehab,
New
construction
for ownership,
TBRA
$237,195 $0 $2,049,956 $2,287,151 $0 Entitlement
allocation
plus
estimated
program
income
plus prior
year
resources.

Table 6 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

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

The City of Baldwin Park demonstrates a strategic approach to addressing housing and community development needs by leveraging various funding resources alongside its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants. Historically, the City's former Redevelopment Agency played a significant role as a primary non-federal source of leveraged funds. However, with the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, the City's ability to leverage federal funds has been reduced. To compensate for the reduced leverage capacity, the City and its development partners actively seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds. This includes participating in programs such as the Low-Income Tax Credit program, seeking special allocations like HOME -ARP and CDBG -CV funding, and exploring opportunities under HUD's Section 202 and 811 for the Elderly Program.

HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25% of their HOME annual allocation. However, the City of Baldwin Park has received a 50% match reduction from HUD due to fiscal distress. This means

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the City is required to match only 12.5% of HOME funds using non -federal funds. The City has been utilizing a match surplus derived from prior contributions by the former Baldwin Park Redevelopment Agency in developing affordable housing developments. As of September 2022, the City's match surplus amounts to approximately $3,885,831. This surplus serves as a valuable resource for meeting match requirements and advancing affordable housing initiatives.

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

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

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

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ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

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Sort Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Fair Housing
Services 2024 2025 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Ensure Equal Access
to Housing
Opportunities
$7,500
(CDBG)
Other –
100 Persons
(Housing Rights Center)
2 Neighborhood
Services 2024 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low- and
Moderate-
Income Areas
Neighborhood
Services, Community
Facilities

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

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3 Public Services for
LMI Residents 2024 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide

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

$12,160
(CDBG)

$22,449
(CDBG)

$18,707
(CDBG)

$23,955
(CDBG)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
3,500 Persons Assisted
(Church of the Redeemer
Food Bank)

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

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

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

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
300 Persons Assisted
(Graffiti Removal Program)
4 Special Needs
Services 2024 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Services for
Residents with
Special Needs

$20,578
(CDBG)
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
250 Persons Assisted
(Domestic Violence
Advocate)

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5 Homelessness
Prevention 2024 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness

$9,353
(CDBG)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
300 Persons Assisted
(East SGV Coalition for the
Homeless)
6 Community
Facilities,
Infrastructure, and
Section 108 Debt
Service
2024 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low- and
Moderate-
Income Areas
Special Needs Non-
Homeless,
Facility/Infrastructure
Improvements

$400,000
(CDBG)

$460,000
(CDBG)

$600,000
(CDBG)
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Mod Income
Housing Benefit –
41,405 Persons Assisted
(Citywide Sidewalks and Curb
& Gutter Concrete Project)

Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Mod Income
Housing Benefit –
9,275 Persons Assisted
(Residential and Major Street
Rehab at Various Locations)

Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Mod Income
Housing Benefit –
52,710 Persons Assisted
(Morgan Park Playground
Improvements)

6 Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development Needs
2024 2025 Other:

Administration N/A
Other Housing and
Community
Development Needs
$23,720
(HOME)

$160,382
(CDBG)
N/A
(HOME Program
Administration, CDBG
Program Administration)
Table 7 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Goal
Description
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services. (Project: Housing Rights Center)
2 Goal Name Neighborhood Services
Goal
Description
Preserve and enhance neighborhood aesthetics and public safety through activities such as code enforcement as well as improvement of building quality and safety through code compliance to benefit low- and moderate-income residents of the low- and moderate -income areas. (Projects: Community Enhancement Program /Code Enforcement)
3 Goal Name Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents Goal
Description
Provide public services that support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate-income families, including activities such as graffiti removal to benefit low-income residents. (Projects: Church of the Redeemer Food Bank; Family Service Center; BPPD Pride Platoon; Youth Employment Program; Graffiti Removal Program)
4 Goal Name Special Needs Services
Goal
Description
Provide special needs services including, but not limited, to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence and substance abuse. (Project: Domestic Violence Advocate)
5 Goal Name Homeless Prevention
Goal
Description
Support a continuum of services in Los Angeles County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. (Projects: East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless)
6 Goal Name Community Facility, Infrastructure, and Section 108 Debt Service Goal
Description
Repayment of Section 108 Loan that improved City public facilities and infrastructure benefitting low- and moderate-income residents or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low - and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults. (Project: Citywide Sidewalks and Curb & Gutter Concrete Project; Residential and Major Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project ; Morgan Park Playground Improvement Project)
7 Goal Name Other (Administration)
Goal
Description
The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG and HOME Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements, (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded capital improvement p rojects, (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects, (5) Monitoring of CDBG and HOME projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, (6) Preparation of Annual Action Plan, and (7) Preparation of the CAPER. Up to 20% of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 10% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Project: HOME Administration; CDBG Administration)

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PROJECTS
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during Fiscal Year 2024-25 to address its priority housing and community development needs. All proposed activities are eligible and meet program service targets. Additionally, the City of Baldwin Park has not exceeded any of its maximum allocations for CDBG public services, CDBG administration, or HOME administration.

With a CDBG allocation of approximately $839,412, the City of Baldwin Park is allowed to allocate a maximum of 15%, or $125,912, to public services. This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the maximum 15% in public services towards the following activities : Church of the Redeemer ($12,160); Family Service Center ($22,449); BPPD Pride Platoon ($18,707); Youth Employment Program ($18,707); Graffiti Removal ($23,955); Domestic Violence Advocate ($20,578); and East SGV Coalition for the Homeless ($9,353).

CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20%, or $ 167,882, for CDBG administration activities. The City has allocated $160,382 for CDBG Administration and $7,500 to the Housing Rights Center, for a total of $167,882 to be allocated in FY 2023-24. The City is also allowed to allocate up to 10% of the HOME entitlement to HOME Program Administration, or $23,720.

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

Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$12,160
Family Service Center Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$22,449

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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Income
Residents
BPPD Pride Platoon Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$18,707
Youth Employment Program Citywide Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$18,707
Graffiti Removal Program Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Public Services
for Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Residents
Provide Public
Services for Low
Income
Residents
CDBG:
$23,955
Domestic Violence Advocate Citywide Special Needs
Services
Public Services
for Residents
with Special
Needs
CDBG:
$20,578
East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the Homeless
Citywide Homeless
Prevention
Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness
CDBG:
$9,353
Citywide Sidewalks and Curb &
Gutter Concrete Project
Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Community
Facilities,
Infrastructure,
and Section 108
Debt Service
Special Needs
Non-Homeless,
Facility /
Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG:
$400,000
Residential and Major Street
Rehabilitation at Various
Locations Project
Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Community
Facilities,
Infrastructure,
and Section 108
Debt Service
Special Needs
Non-Homeless,
Facility /
Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG:
$460,000
Morgan Park Playground
Improvement Project
Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Community
Facilities,
Infrastructure,
and Section 108
Debt Service
Special Needs
Non-Homeless,
Facility /
Infrastructure
Improvements
CDBG:
$600,000
HOME Program Administration Citywide Other -
Administration
Other -
Administration
HOME:
$23,720
CDBG Program Administration Citywide Other -
Administration
Other -
Administration
CDBG:
$160,382
Unallocated CDBG Funds Citywide Not Applicable Not Applicable CDBG:
$342,262

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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Unallocated HOME Funds Citywide Not Applicable Not Applicable HOME:
$2,263,432
Table 8 – Project Information

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

The Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan discusses housing need by income category. Income levels identified are 1) extremely low -income; 2) very low-income, and; 3) low - and moderate -income households. Based on HUD recommendation s, general relative priorities for funding will be as follows:

HIGH PRIORITY: Activities to address this need will be funded during the five-year period.

MEDIUM PRIORITY: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five-year period. The City may also use other sources of funds and take actions to locate other sources of funds.

LOW PRIORITY: It is not likely the City will fund activities to address this need during the five-year period.

The highest priority has been assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, based on the assumption that in this high -cost real estate market, they are at greater risk of displacement, homelessness or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources and other challenges they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles in meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services, as well as the shortage of funding to address the communi ty's needs. Addressing unmet needs is dependent on funding availability, available partnerships, as well as data collection and community input.

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AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

1 Project
Name
Housing Rights Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Fair Housing Services
Needs
Addressed
Ensure Equal Access to Housing Opportunities
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord -tenant mediation services. The Housing Rights Center will assist approximately 100 persons in FY 2024-25.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
The Housing Rights Center is located at 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010; however it is available to all Baldwin Park residents citywide.

Planned
Activities
Same as description.
2 Project
Name
Community Enhancement Program/Code Enforcement
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Neighborhood Services
Needs
Addressed
Neighborhood Services, Community Facilities
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Enhance low-and moderate-income neighborhoods by inspecting approximately 800 units through community enhancement programs and other neighborhood services Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
The Baldwin Park Code Enforcement Program is administered from City Hall offices located at 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706; however, the program is implemented in the Code Enforcement Improvement Area bound by south of Ramona Boulevard, north of the I - 10 freeway, west of Merced Avenue, and east of Patriti Avenue/605 on -ramp. The Improvement Area encompasses the following Census Tracts and Block Groups:
• CT 4047.01 BG 1, 3, 4
• CT 4047.02 BG 2, 3
• CT 4048.01 BG 2, 3, 4
• CT 4048.02 BG 1, 2
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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3 Project
Name
Church of the Redeemer Food Bank
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $12,160
Description The Redeemer Food Program has been assisting the needs of low-income individuals and families in the community of Baldwin Park for nearly 30 years providing food baskets on a monthly basis and as needed. The food program serves more than 600 individuals and 500+ households each month. In addition, the team visits the homeless, delivers food to low - income areas, and those without transportation to the facility. In FY 2024-25, the Church of the Redeemer Food Bank will provide food baskets to 3,500 unduplicated persons.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
3739 Monterey Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
4 Project
Name
Family Service Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $22,449
Description The Family Service Center offers a variety of social service assistance to residents of Baldwin Park. The FCS is centrally located and is easily accessible to all the residents. The services offered at the FSC include, but are not limited to: medical access referrals, food bank referrals, emergency shelter vouchers, emergency food vouchers, employment counseling, homeless prevention referrals, mental health referrals, emergency transportation, case management referrals, tutoring and educational services assistance. Over 200 clients are assisted monthly at the center, many of which face severe economic hurdles. The FSC is committed to assisting those clients in need by identifying local resources and services available to them. In FY 2024- 25, the FSC will assist 600 unduplicated persons.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14305 Morgan Street, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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5 Project
Name
BPPD Pride Platoon
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $18,707
Description The PRIDE Program is specifically designed to deal with at-risk youth. It utilizes proactive and innovative techniques for positive redirection. Overseen by Baldwin Park police personnel , the program offers treatment, prevention, and disciplinary components to alter negative behavior. The PRIDE Program is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and community-based organizations, with law enforcement being the facilitator. The objective of the program is to identify problems within the family that have surfaced through juvenile delinquency. Juveniles with antisocial behavi or such as truancy, incorrigibility, minor law offenses, etc. may be considered for the program. 40 youth will be assisted through the PRIDE Program in FY 2024-25.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
6 Project
Name
Youth Employment Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $18,707
Description The Youth Employment Program provides summer job opportunities for low to moderate income youth ages 16 to 21 years old in the Baldwin Park community who need employment experience. Each student will receive approximately 115 -120 hours of work experience. The Program complements the City by acting as a feeder program for regular part-time positions.

The youth play a valuable role and benefit from this learning opportunity while they contribute to the daily operations of the City. In FY 2024-25, the Youth Employment Program anticipates benefitting 25 youth with this employment training program.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.

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7 Project
Name
Graffiti Removal Program
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Needs
Addressed
Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents
Funding CDBG: $23,955
Description The Graffiti Removal Program will provide graffiti abatement services at public facilities in the city of Baldwin Park including at the City Civic Center, ARC Center, Morgan Park, Shyre Park, Hilda Solis Park (Teen Center/Skate Park), Barnes Park, and Waln ut Creek Nature Park.

Additionally, the Graffiti Removal Program will provide abatement services in low - and moderate-income areas alongside code enforcement activities. In FY 2024-25, approximately 250,000 square feet of graffiti from public and personal property (buildings, fences, etc.) will be removed.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
8 Project
Name
Domestic Violence Advocate
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Special Needs Services
Needs
Addressed
Public Services for Residents with Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $20,578
Description A Domestic Violence (DV) and Victim Advocate work hand in hand with Domestic Violence/Sexual Crimes detectives to provide emergency assistance to victims, guiding them as their cases go through the criminal justice system. The DV Advocate is a coordinator for police, health, social and shelter services available. The DV Advocate conducts on -going community outreach and education, providing services and training to police officers, detectives, schools, and other community groups. The DV Advocate receives a copy of every DV report and makes contact with each victim to provide counseling; support; court appointed group classes; accompany the victim to court; assistance with restraining orders; referral services to Project Sister, Choices, House of Ruth, Spirit Family Service Center, Baldwin Park Adult School, Department of Children and Family Services, and Department of Adult Services; and coordinates with the District Attorneys’ Victim Advocate. The funds requested will allow the Advocate to be staffed for 20 hours/week and will assist 250 persons in FY 2024-

25. Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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9 Project
Name
East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Homeless Prevention
Needs
Addressed
Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $9,353
Description The ESGV Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH) Program has three components: 1) The Emergency Assistance Center (EAC); 2) The Bridge Program, now operated in motels and maintains the goal of placing people into permanent housing , and 3) the Winter Shelter Program (WSP). The EAC is located in La Puente, is open Monday-Friday, and provides hot meals, lunches to go, showers, hygiene kits, clothing, transportation services, emergency shelter (motel vouchers for families), and referral services for those in need. The funds of this grant application are requested to support the services and staff of the EAC. In FY 2024- 25, the ESGVCH will provide 300 persons with homeless services.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
10 Project
Name
Citywide Sidewalks and Curb & Gutter Concrete Project
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Community Facility, Infrastructure, and Section 108 Debt Service Needs
Addressed
Special Needs Non-Homeless, Facility/Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $400,000
Description The project includes, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of sidewalk at multiple locations; removal and installation of ADA curb ramps, curb & gutter, cross gutters, spandrels, removal and installation of trees, and other miscellaneous work as needed to complete work as per plans and specifications. Approximately 41,405 persons will benefit from this project in FY 2024-25.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
Census Tracts: 404701 BG 1; 404701 BG 2; 404701 BG 3; 404702 BG 1; 404702 BG 2; 404703 BG 1; 404801 BG 1; 404801 BG 2; 404801 BG 3; 404801 BG 4; 404802 BG 1; 404802 BG 2; 404901 BG 1; 404901 BG 2; 404901 BG 3; 404902 BG 1; 404902 BG 2; 404903 BG 2; 405001 BG 1; 405001 BG 3; 405002 BG 1; 405101 BG 1; 405101 BG 2; 405101 BG 3; 405102 BG 1; 405102 BG 2; 405201 BG 1; 405201 BG 2; 405201 BG 3; 405202 BG 2; 405203 BG 1 Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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11 Project
Name
Residential and Major Street Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Community Facility, Infrastructure, and Section 108 Debt Service Needs
Addressed
Special Needs Non-Homeless, Facility/Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $460,000
Description The project includes but is not limited to, cold mill and overlay of asphalt rubber hot mix, removing and replacing selected full-depth dig-outs, removing and reconstructing curb ramps, sidewalks, curb and gutter, cross-gutters, spandrels, removing and replacing trees, and other miscellaneous work as needed to complete work as per plans and specifications.

Approximately 9,275 persons will benefit from this project in FY 2024-25.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
Census Tracts: 404701 BG 1; 404703 BG 2; 404802 BG 1; 405201 BG 1; 405201 BG 2; and 405201 BG 3
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.
12 Project
Name
Morgan Park Playground Improvements
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals
Supported
Community Facility, Infrastructure, and Section 108 Debt Service Needs
Addressed
Special Needs Non-Homeless, Facility/Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $600,000
Description Playground replacement at Morgan Park. Morgan Park is the largest park in Baldwin Park. It encompasses 10.18 acres and includes such amenities as a community center, a senior center, an outdoor amphitheater, a picnic shelter, restrooms, several benches, playground equipment, a fitness zone, two basketball courts, a soccer/football field, a splash pad, and paved pathways. The playground replacement will benefit all Baldwin Park low- and moderate-income residents (52,710 persons) when completed.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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13 Project
Name
HOME Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Other – Administration
Needs
Addressed
Other – Administration
Funding HOME: $23,720
Description The City may use up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation for the overall administration of the HOME Program. The City will use HOME funds to ensure the overall development, management, coordination (including coordination with Community Housing Development Organizations) and monitoring of all HOME-funded projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations of the HOME program.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as description.
14 Project
Name
CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals
Supported
Other – Administration
Needs
Addressed
Other – Administration
Funding CDBG: $160,382
Description The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of the overall CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications, agreements and CDBG Service Area Resolution, (2) Coordination of all CDBG - funded capital improvement projects, (3) Coordination of the Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Monitoring of all CDBG projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, (5) Preparation of the Annual Action Plan, and (6) Preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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15 Project
Name
Unallocated HOME Funds
Target Area Not Applicable.

Goals
Supported
Not Applicable.

Needs
Addressed
Not Applicable.

Funding HOME: $2,263,432
Description The City may use unallocated HOME funds on an affordable housing project with a local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The City will extend gap financing to acquire and support construction or rehabilitation of affordable transitional or permanent rental housing. A project site is yet to be determined.

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

Goals
Supported
Not Applicable.

Needs
Addressed
Not Applicable.

Funding CDBG: $342,262
Description Unallocated CDBG funds are available for programming or eligible activities in FY 2024-25.

Target Date June 30, 2025
Location
Description
14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Planned
Activities
Same as Description.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

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

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

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

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

The area is bound south of Ramona Boulevard, north of the I-10 freeway, west of Merced Avenue, and east of Patritti Avenue/605 on-ramp. Located in the following census tracts, the Community Enhancement Target Area is comprised of 20,855 persons, 14,930, or 71.59%, of which are of low – moderate income.

It's important to note that all administrative, public service, and housing -related programs funded through the City of Baldwin Park's CDBG and HOME allocations benefit individuals citywide. These programs and services are designed to address the needs of residents throughout the entire city, rather than focusing on specific neighborhoods or regions. By adopting a citywide approach, the City aims to en sure equitable access to resources and support for all residents, regardless of their location within Baldwin Park. This inclusive approach aligns with the City's commitment to promoting fairness, equality, and community development across its jurisdiction.

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

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

Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 64%
Low- and Moderate-Income Areas 33%
Community Enhancement Target Area 3%
Table 9- Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

All CDBG-funded public service programs and program administration will be available to eligible persons citywide. The City will also allocate CDBG funds to Graffiti Removal intended to alleviate blighted and deteriorating conditions in low- and moderate-income areas. Code Enforcement will be concentrated in the Community Enhancement Target Area.

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

Introduction

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

Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing
Based on the evaluation of American Community Surveys and CHAS data as part of the development of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City of Baldwin Park faces a significant need for housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). Out of 11,390 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the city, a total of 7,704 are considered cost burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Among the cost burdened households, 3,875 are severely cost burdened, meaning they spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing. Among the severely cost burdened households, 2,310 are renters, indicating a high proportion of renters facing housing affordability challenges. And of the severely cost burdened renter households, 2,255 earn less than 50 percent of AMI, placing them at a heightened risk of homelessness.

Given these findings, the development of additional housing units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income households is identified as the highest priority need in Baldwin Park. This prioritization is based on the significant number of severely cost burdened households in the City.

Additionally, responses to the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey further support the need for additional affordable housing units in Baldwin Park.

Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
The data presented in the CHAS below underscores the pressing need for rehabilitation and maintenance of Baldwin Park's aging housing stock, particularly for low - and moderate-income homeowners who may struggle to afford necessary repairs.

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

With a significant percentage of housing units over 30 years old, many are likely to require major rehabilitation such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems to ensure safety

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and habitability. Additionally, even newer housing units over 15 years old may exhibit deficiencies that need attention such as paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.

For owner-occupied housing units, the majority were built over 70 years ago, indicating a critical need for rehabilitation and maintenance efforts to address aging infrastructure and ensure the safety and well-being of residents. Similarly, a substantial p ortion of renter-occupied units also face similar challenges, with the majority built over 70 years ago.

Given the high percentage of severely cost -burdened households in Baldwin Park, the development of additional affordable housing units is identified as a top priority in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. This aligns with responses from the needs assessment survey, which reiterates the community's support for initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing.

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

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

Discussion

The City has three affordable housing projects that were approved in the FY 2022 -23 Annual Action Plan. First, the City awarded $285,000 in HOME funds to invest with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity , to develop homeownership opportunities in Baldwin Park. On July 19, 2023, the Baldwin Park City Council approved an Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity to explore new home construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of existing homes, and/or substantial rehabilitation/critical home repairs for existing homeowners.

The agreement identified four funding sources up to $3,584,659 to develop homeownership housing including:
• Up to $2 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. • Up to $575,000 in Low/Mod funds.
• Up to $725,000 in Future Development Funds.
• Up to $284,659 in HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds.

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Next, Cesar Chavez Foundation was awarded $500,000 from the City of Baldwin Park to assist in the development of approximately 5 1 units at 4109 and 4113 Downing Avenue and 14617, 14625, and 14617, 14625, and 14637 Ramona Boulevard, Baldwin Park. The project will consist of 15 one-bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units, 15 three-bedroom units, five 4-bedroom units, and one manager’s unit on the one-acre site. The project will be leverage with 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). With a HOME investment of $500,000, the City anticipates that three units could be designated as HOME -restricted. The project is currently under environmental review and an affordable housing agreement is expected in FY 2024-25.

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

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The Baldwin Park Housing Authority (BPHA) operates under the State of California Housing Authority Law and is responsible for developing and managing housing programs for low-income families. BPHA receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 tenant -based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance program in Baldwin Park, as well as in neighboring cities including West Covina, El Monte, South El Monte, and Monrovia within Los Angeles County. The following data pertains specifically to Baldwin Park.

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

The Baldwin Park Housing Authority (BPHA) is committed to meeting the housing needs of residents by maintaining a high leasing rate of 98% to 100% and improving living conditions for households. BPHA will achieve this by continuing to administer the Sectio n 8 tenant -based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, providing rental assistance to eligible families.

Additionally, BPHA aims to increase flexibility and portability of housing opportunities by transitioning public housing units to tenant-based voucher assistance, allowing residents greater choice in housing options.

The BPHA will continue to streamline procedures for landlord and tenants by providing forms and program information through the web portal for easy access. Staff will also be available in person to provide quality informative customer service to all progr am participants and prospective landlords.

One of the key public housing developments managed by BPHA is McNeil Manor Public Housing, which consists of 12 units designated for low -income seniors. Further, as of March 2024, a total of 125 households in Baldwin Park have received Section 8 vouchers through BPHA. Among these households, there are 60 households with elderly or disabled members, 61 households categorized as large families, and 64 households categorized as small families. Furthermore, data indicates that a majority of households receiving Section 8 vouchers in Baldwin Park are Hispanic, comprising 86% of the total recipients. On average, households receive a monthly housing assistance payment of $1,512, assisting them in securing affordable housing in the Baldwin Park area.

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

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

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resident advisory board.

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

BPHA is designated as a Substandard Public Housing Agency. BPHA staff is working with HUD to overcome the residual loss of staff from the COVID -19 pandemic. The BPHA is working to hire additional staff that can assist with the applicant intake process to increase the number of assisted families.

Discussion

BPHA is well-positioned to maintain and expand the supply of affordable housing units in the City of Baldwin Park and throughout Los Angeles County. Partnerships with the State of California, Los Angeles County Development Authority, the City of Baldwin Park and other housing partners make this possible.

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

Introduction

The City of Baldwin Park recognizes preventing and ending homelessness as a top priority, in alignment with HUD's national strategy. To address this issue locally, the city supports the efforts of organizations such as the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) and the County Continuum of Care (CoC), alon g with their member organizations working to combat homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.

In line with this strategy, the City plans to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support local service providers and city-run programs aimed at preventing homelessness and expanding the supply of affordable housing for low - and moder ate-income residents.

Specifically, during the 2024 -25 program year, CDBG funds will be invested to address high priority needs identified in the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan, with a focus on preventing homelessness and providing public services to special needs populations. This underscores the city's commitment to addressing homelessness through coordinated efforts and targeted investments in housing and supportive services.

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

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

The efforts of the CoC and its partner agencies to address homelessness in Los Angeles County, including Baldwin Park, are vital in providing support and resources to individuals and families in need. The variety of programs offered, ranging from outreach and emergency shelters to transitional and permanent housing, ensures that various needs and circumstances are addressed comprehensively.

While the 2024 Point-in-Time counts are not yet available, the data from previous years highlights the persistent challenges faced in addressing homelessness in the region. The slight increase in homelessness from 2020 counts emphasizes the ongoing need for sustained efforts and resources to address this issue effectively. However, the "flattening" of the homelessness curve, attributed to government programs implemented during the pandemic, reflects the importance of supportive policies such as eviction moratoriums and rental assistance programs in preventing further homelessness.

In FY 2024-25, the City of Baldwin Park will continue its partnership with the San Gabriel Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA), and other San Gabriel Valley cities to implement the Services to Supplement Existing Homeless Services Program. The program will address and supplement the existing gaps in the region’s

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homeless services system, with a focus on connecting hard -to-reach persons experiencing homelessness to health services and housing. The services will include:

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

Also in FY 2024 -25, the continued public service support of organizations such as the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Church of the Redeemer Food Bank is essential in addressing homelessness and providing assistance to residents with special needs in Baldwin Park. These organizations play a crucial role in conducting assessments and providing essential services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. By offering support, resources, and advocacy, they aim to reduce the impact of homelessness and improve the overall well-being of vulnerable populations within the community.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

The Housing Element also identified Program H4-7 that focuses on allowing the establishment of transitional and supportive housing . To that end, the City has developed two tiny home communities in the City. Esperanza Villa, located at 14173 Garvey Avenue, assists 25 homeless individuals with three months of housing and supportive services to prepare them for more permanent housing. The second community, Ser enity Homes, has 16 larger units to accommodate households up to three persons. This community, located at 13167 Garvey Avenue, offers six months of housing and supportive services. Case management, job training, mental health, substance abuse, food, and other services necessary to stabilize the tenants and get them ready for permanent housing are available to them.

The establishment of transitional and supportive housing, as outlined in Program H4 -7 of the Housing Element, is a crucial step in addressing homelessness and providing necessary support services to vulnerable individuals and families in Baldwin Park. Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes exemplify the City's commitment to this goal by providing temporary housing and comprehensive supportive services to those in need. Esperanza Villa, accommodating 25 homeless individuals, offers three months of housing and su pportive services, while Serenity Homes, with 16 units, provides six months of housing and support to households of up to three persons. These communities offer essential services such as case management, job training, mental health support, substance abuse counseling, and access to food, all aimed at stabilizing residents and preparing them for permanent housing solutions. By offering a su pportive environment and access to critical resources, these initiatives contribute to the overall well-being

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and stability of individuals experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park.

Also, allocating CDBG funding in FY 2024 -25 to organizations like the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, the City ensures that emergency rental assistance, transitional housing, and winter shelter assistance are available to homeless individuals and families, as well as those at ris k of homelessness. These vital services play a crucial role in preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and families during times of crisis. The East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless serves as a lifeline for many in the community, providing assistance to approximately 100 individuals each year. Through partnerships with organizations like this, the City is able to extend its reach and maximize its impact in addressing the complex issue of homelessness in Baldwin Park.

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

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

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

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

The Los Angeles County CoC’s countywide protocols and procedures prevent people from being discharged from public and private institutions of care into homelessness. The protocols and procedures will help decrease the number of persons being discharged int o homelessness by at

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least 10 percent annually. Furthermore, the CoC coordinates with state and local agencies, and privately funded institutions of care to develop improved programs to assist at-risk persons with emergency financial assistance. Examples include short -term utility, rent, childcare, and basic needs payment assistance. Additionally, the CoC supports pre -release planning for persons leaving state prisons and state mental health hospitals to prevent the release of persons to homelessness. Lastly, efforts are underway to improve resources to help youth aging out of foster care to transition to independence and to prevent them from falling into homelessness.

The City of Baldwin Park aims to use CDBG and HOME funds to prevent homelessness among vulnerable populations. By offering housing vouchers, food programs, legal advocacy, and counseling services, the city addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides essential support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.

Furthermore, the anticipated special allocation of HOME funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will significantly bolster the city's efforts in homelessness prevention. With $1,128,365 earmarked for tenant-based rental assistance and supportive services, Baldwin Park will be better equipped to assist low -income individuals and families in maintaining stable housing situations. The combination of rental assistance and supportive services is a wrap-around approach that addresses both the immediate housing needs and the underlying challenges faced by individuals and families on the brink of homelessness.

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Introduction

In Baldwin Park, as in many other communities, several barriers to affordable housing exist, hindering the development and sustainability of such housing options. These barriers typically include:

1. Housing Affordability: High housing costs relative to incomes make it difficult for many residents to afford suitable housing. Limited affordable housing options exacerbate this issue, leading to housing insecurity and homelessness.

2. Lack of Monetary Resources : Insufficient funding and resources pose a significant challenge to the development and maintenance of affordable housing projects. Funding shortages can impede construction, rehabilitation, and ongoing support for affordable housing initiatives.

3. Land Use Controls : Zoning regulations, land use policies, and development restrictions may limit the availability of suitable land for affordable housing projects. Complex zoning processes and land use requirements can also increase development costs and timelines.

4. Property Taxes: High property taxes can increase the overall cost of homeownership and rental properties, making it more challenging to maintain affordable housing options.

Property tax policies may not always align with affordable housing goals, further exacerbating housing affordability issues.

5. State Prevailing Wage Requirements: Prevailing wage laws may impose additional labor costs on affordable housing projects, reducing the feasibility of development and increasing overall project costs.

6. Environmental Protections: Environmental regulations and protections are essential for safeguarding public health and natural resources. However, stringent regulations can increase development costs and timelines, posing challenges for affordable housing projects.

7. Cost of Land: The cost of land acquisition represents a significant expense in housing development projects. In areas with high land costs, such as Baldwin Park, securing affordable land for housing initiatives can be particularly challenging.

8. Availability of Monetary Resources: Limited availability of financial resources, grants, and subsidies for affordable housing development and maintenance can impede efforts to address housing affordability issues. Insufficient funding may result in delayed or canceled projects, exacerbating the housing crisis.

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Addressing these barriers requires collaboration between government agencies, community organizations, developers, and residents. Strategies may include streamlining zoning processes, increasing funding for affordable housing initiatives, implementing tax incentives for developers, and promoting mixed -income housing developments. Additionally, policymakers can explore innovative financing mechanisms and regulatory reforms to enhance housing affordability and accessibility for all residents.

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

On October 29, 2021, the City submitted its 2021 -2029 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review . During the Housing Element update process, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges , and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all appropriate and necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing.

Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of additional future affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion. The Housing Element addresses the City’s provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The following policies in the City's 2021 -2029 Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools to be used by the City to remove any potential barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing:

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

Policy H2.2. Encourage and provide incentives for both the private and public sectors to produce or assist in the production of affordable housing, with an emphasis on housing affordable to persons with disabilities, seniors, large families, female-headed households with children, and people experiencing homelessness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program H1-2. Preservation of At-Risk Rental Housing
Summary: Affordability covenants at Frazier Park, Syracuse Park, and Clark Terrace are set to expire in the next 10 years. The City will maintain an inventory of affordable housing units in the city to ensure compliance with deed restrictions. Additionally, the City will monitor housing projects to ensure long -term affordability and will work with property owners/managers to discuss preservation options. In the event that units convert to market rents, residents will be informed of other affordable housing programs available

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in the City.

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

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

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

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

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

Program H3-6. AB 1397 Reuse of Sites
Summary: The City will a housing overlay that allows residential use by right for housing developments in which at least 20% of the units are affordable to lower -income households and allows development at 30 units per acre, regardless of lot size.

Program H3-8. Hotel/Motel Conversions
Summary: The City will continue to pursue opportunities to acquire suitable hotels and

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motels to convert into permanent affordable housing.

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

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

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

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

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

Program H4-8. Nongovernmental Constraints
Summary: The City will review, and if necessary, revise, any development regulations or processes that can potentially lessen nongovernmental constraints.

Also, to address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of HOME funds for the development of 10 new affordable rental housing units during the five -year period and the rehabilitation and preservation of 20 existing affordable housing units by 2025. The City has already begun

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predevelopment activities on two affordable housing development s. First, the Cesar Chavez Foundation will add approximately 57 units of affordable housing to Baldwin Park. The City’s contribution of HOME funds in the amount of $500,000 , coupled with Low Income Housing Tax Credits, will be used to develop the one -acre site. The City is currently in the middle of the environmental process and an affordable housing agreement is expected to reach the City Council in FY 2024-25.

Next, Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) was also allocated $500,000 in HOME funding from the City to help develop a site on the corner of Downing Avenue and Central Street. "Central Metro Place" will consist of 55 age restricted units (with one manager’s unit), onsite parking, an abundance of amenities and gardens all tailored towards seniors and the aging population.

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Introduction

In the implementation of the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, the City will continue to invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead -based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure , and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

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

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

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

In addition to the prior allocations of HOME funding to projects such as the Cesar Chavez and Retirement Housing Affordable Housing Projects, the City is also considering allocating HOME and/or CDBG funds to the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity to administer the City’s homeowner rehabilitation program. The details of such an arrangement are still being worked on, but by partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the City benefit s from their experience in managing similar projects and navigating the complexities of housing rehabilitation processes.

Habitat for Humanity's track record in delivering quality housing solutions and their commitment to serving low -income households make them a valuable partner in addressing housing challenges in the community.

Habitat for Humanity has also proposed to expand the Homeownership Program and on July 19, 2023 the Baldwin Park City Council authorized $3,584, 659 in various federal and non -federal

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funding sources to be used towards new home construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of existing homes, and/or substantial rehabilitation and critical home repairs for existing homeowners.

Included in the Expansion Program are the following activities:

• Acquisition/Rehabilitation activities encompass condos, detached homes, and SB 9 lot splits, and serves as an innovative approach to expanding affordable housing opportunities in Baldwin Park. By leveraging funds from the City , specifically Low-Mod funds, the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity can acquire properties for rehabilitation and subsequent subdivision to create additional affordable housing units.

The purchase of 4085 Bresee Ave nue by SGV Habitat in March 2023 exemplifies the implementation of this strategy. Leveraging the Low-Mod funds from the City of Baldwin Park, SGV Habitat initiated the renovation of the front house while simu ltaneously pursuing City approval for a lot split and the design and planning of an additional house.

The adaptive reuse of the garage, along with an addition, contributes to the expansion of housing options within the community.
• The plan to construct four Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) represents a proactive step towards addressing housing affordability in Baldwin Park. These ADUs will primarily be built through the conversion of existing garages into rental units, providing an additional source of affordable housing for eligible low -income individuals and families. Participating homeowners in the ADU program must meet the income eligibility criteria, with household inco mes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). By targeting households with moderate incomes, SGV Habitat ensures that the ADUs serve those most in need of affordable housing solutions. The financing model for the ADUs involves the initial construction costs being covered by SGV Habitat, potentially utilizing funds from grants or other sources. Homeowners who benefit from the ADUs will repay the construction costs over time, allowing SGV Habitat to reinvest these funds into future ADU projects. This revolving loan structure ensures the sustainability and scalability of the ADU program, enabling SGV Habitat to continue expanding affordable housing opportunities in Baldwin Park.
• The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program undertaken by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) is making significant strides in improving the quality of housing for income -eligible homeowners in Baldwin Park. This program focuses on essential repairs and upgrades to existing homes, ensuring that they remain safe, habitable, and compliant with building codes. The scope of the rehabilitation work includes a range of improvements such as roof replacements, fence repairs, gutter installations, garage door replacements, door replacements, exterior painting, upgraded electrical or plumbing systems, accessibility upgrades, and correction of code enforcement items. These upgrades not only enhance the overall condition and appearance of the homes but also contribute to their longevity and resilience. To date, seven homes have been successfully repaired and completed . Habitat aims to complete an additional seven homes, bringing the total number of rehabilitated homes to fourteen.

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• The construction of 12 attached 3-bedroom affordable townhomes at 12779 Torch Street represents a significant step towards addressing the affordable housing needs in Baldwin Park. The project, supported by City -approved funds totaling $525,000, aims to pro vide high-quality, affordable housing options for residents in the community. The funding provided by the City will directly contribute to the construction of the townhomes, covering essential expenses such as materials, labor, and off-site improvements required by the City. This financial support supplements the City's initial investment of $1.41 million to purchase the Torch site, which was approved in May 2021. Currently, the project is undergoing review by City staff, focusing on design considerations and obtaining necessary entitlement clearances. Upon completion of the review process, construction is expected to commence, with a projected completion date set f or the first quarter of 2025. Once finished, the 12 townhomes will offer spacious and modern living spaces, • 4288 Stewart Avenue Homes: City-approved funds of $1,200,000 will directly support the construction of 16 attached affordable homes, including off -site improvements required by the City. Includes the adaptive reuse of portions of the existing Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church as well as newly built units. The project is in its inception phase.

Expected Completion: 3rd quarter 2025.
• The development project at 4288 Stewart Avenue also represents an important initiative to address affordable housing needs in Baldwin Park. With City -approved funds totaling $1,200,000, the project aims to construct 16 attached affordable homes, along with necessary off-site improvements mandated by the City. The project also contains adaptive reuse of portions of the existing Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. Currently in its inception phase, the project is undergoing careful planning and design considerat ions to ensure its alignment with regulatory requirements and community needs. Upon completion, which is expected in the third quarter of 2025, the 16 attached affordable homes will provide much -needed housing options for low - and moderate -income households in Baldwin Park.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

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

• Notification
• Lead Hazard Evaluation
• Lead Hazard Reduction
• Ongoing Maintenance
• Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead-based paint abatement is part of the

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Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt.

Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detec ted, and is paid for through CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate.

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

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

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

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

In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally, in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, Cal Fresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment

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assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

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

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

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

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

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

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

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

• Street Outreach
• Housing Navigation
• Mental Health Support

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• Case Management
• Homeless Prevention and Problem Solving
• And Supportive Services

In the implementation of the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The City of Baldwin Park participates in HUD's CDBG Program that is used for creating decent affordable housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. The new program year (2024-25) will begin on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024-25 CDBG allocation is $839,412.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Program Income Total Program Income
anticipated in FY 2024-25 is
$0.

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low to moderate income.
100%
The City’s CDBG Program will not have activities to fund in FY 2024-25 under Urgent Needs.

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

The City of Baldwin Park participates in HUD’s HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as homeowner rehabilitation and housing development. The 2024-25 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024-25 HOME allocation is $237,195.

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

92.205 is as follows:

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

Should the Residential Rehabilitation Program be available in FY 2024 -25, it will offer one percent interest deferred loans for the rehabilitation of owner -occupied single-family. The loans will be due and payable after 30 years. Maximum loan amount is $45,000 and the after- rehab value of the house must be less than 95% of the area’s median purchase price. The loan will not include any provision for refinancing existing debt.

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

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

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

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

See above.

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

The City does not propose to provide refinancing with HOME funds as described under 24 CFR 92.206(b). However, when lending HOME funds for single-family dwellings, the City may

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

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

STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 13

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Nick Baldwin, City Planner
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s March 27, 2024, adoption of a tentative parcel map (TPM 084199).

SUMMARY
On March 27, 2024, the City Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 23- 26 adopting Tentative Parcel Map No. 84199 and consolidating five (5) existing lots into a single lot consisting of approximately 92,680+ square feet and vacating the right -of-way previously used as a City parking lot to accommodate development of the Zocalo Civic Plaza Project.

On April 4, 2024, a member of the public served a formal appeal of the City Planning Commission’s approval of TPM 84199 and of the vacation of the right-of-way.

This report is submitted in response to the April 4, 2024 appeal

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council

1. Conduct a public hearing.

2. Find that pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162, the Project was analyzed by the 2016 TOD Downtown Specific Plan EIR (Exhibit C) and Addendum to the 2016 TOD Downtown Specific Plan EIR (Exhibit D), as well as the Transportation Assessment (Exhibit E) that was prepared for this Project and that no further environmental review is necessary.

3. City Council action to:

a. Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and find that pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162, the Project was analyzed by the 2016 Downtown Specific Plan EIR (Exhibit C) and Addendum to the 2016 TOD Downtown Specific Plan EIR (Exhibit D), as well as the Transportation Assessment (Exhibit E) that was prepared for this Project and that no further environmental review is necessary, and adopt the following titled Resolution (No. CC 24-13—Exhibit M): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DENYING

THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO CONSOLIDATE FIVE (5) LOTS, STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY, AND A CITY PARKING LOT INTO ONE (1) 92,680 SQUARE FOOT LOT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZOCALO CIVIC PLAZA

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PROJECT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF MAINE AVENUE AND PACIFIC AVENUE AND EXTENDING SOUTH OF MAINE STREET, (APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CASE NUMBER TPM 84199).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. The appellant is responsible for the appeal fee.

BACKGROUND
The subject site is an approximate 2.13 acre property (approximately 92,680 square feet) located at the northwest intersection of Maine Avenue and Pacific Avenue, and extends south of Maine Street in downtown Baldwin Park (“Site”). The Site is bounded by commercial businesses and a mixed- use business that front onto Ramona Blvd. to the north, commercial businesses and a single -family residence to the southwest, a church and a commercial business to the south, and City Hall to the east. The Site had been developed with a parking lot, landscape planters, an abandoned building that was once a construction company office, and a segment of Maine Avenue located between Sterling Way and Pacific Avenue. Much of the parking lot was historically constructed within a right - of-way easement that was formerly Pacific Avenue. The improvements on the Site were demolished late last year (See Exhibit H, Photos).

The Site is the location for the proposed Susan Rubio - Zocalo Park & Civic Center Plaza Project, a walkable plaza and new passive park with public art, decorative lighting, pavilion, retail building, city monument signs, parking and driveway areas and water conservation features (“Project”). A small commercial building of approximately 3,250 square feet is proposed along the plaza’s frontage on Sterling Way. This building is envisioned to be divided into two or three units and leased to businesses engaged in food sales or other commercial activities compatible with the plaza use.

The Project also incorporates a City -owned parking lot and right of way along Pacific Avenue and a County owned easement surrounding a Baldwin Park Unified School District -owned parcel, though the School District parcel itself is excluded from the lot consolidation . Lastly, there are three parcels shown on the plan with existing vehicular access easements that are intended to be integrated into this project, but under a separate instrument and are not part of the Tentative Parcel Map request.

In order to accommodate construction of the improvements for the Project, the various lots that comprise the Site needed to have been consolidated. The Site consists of five (5) existing lots. Once combined, the Site will consist of a single, 2.13 acre site (approximately 92,680 square feet). The parcel map also vacates and abandons excess right-of-way that is no longer needed for the Project when the Final Map for this project is approved. The excess right-of-way was used for right - of-way and for parking purposes. Consolidation facilitates construction of the Project improvements without having to worry about building code separation requirements from lot lines.

California Government Code, Sections 66434(g) and 66499.20.2 generally authorizes the preparation of maps to merge and resubdivide lands. These sections provide (in part) that “[T]he filing of the [final] map shall constitute legal merger and resubdivision of the land affected thereby, and shall also constitute abandonment of all public streets and public easements not shown on the map, provided that a written notation of each abandonment is listed by reference to the recording data creating these public streets or public easements, and certified to on the map by the clerk of the legislative body or the designee of the legislative body approving the map.” Thus, approval and recordation of the final map will both consolidate the existing lots into one lot and vacate and abandon the existing right-of-way areas described.

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This project was brought before the Planning Commission at the February 14, 2024 meeting where it was continued to the March 27, 2024 meeting, where it was ultimately heard by the Planning Commission.

At the March 27 th meeting, City Staff, acting on behalf of the City as the Applicant, requested and obtained approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 84199 to consolidate five parcels and vacate street right-of-way and a City parking lot. City Planning Commission approved TPM 84199 on March 27, 2024. The Ashers, owners of properties located at 14402 Pacific Avenue and 14410 Pacific Avenue, appealed the Planning Commission’s decision (“Appellant”).

TABLE A

PROJECT PARCEL DATA

ASSESSOR

PARCEL NUMBER

PROPERTY
OWNER
PARCEL
SIZE (square
feet)

CURRENT USE
1 8553-011-901 City 6,173 Parking Lot, Planter
2 8553-011-902 Redevelopment
Agency Successor 3,166 Parking Lot
3 8553-011-903 Redevelopment
Agency Successor 4,394 Parking Lot
4 8553-011-904 Redevelopment
Agency Successor 5,501 Parking Lot
5 8553-011-905 Redevelopment
Agency Successor 5,201 Parking Lot
6 Street, Maine St.
from Sterling Way to
Pacific Avenue
City 62,734
Street

GENERAL & SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY
Baldwin Park General Plan
Appellant claims that the Project is inconsistent with the City’s General Plan. This is incorrect. The Project is consistent with the General Plan, which seeks to utilize open spaces for the development of new parks and recreational facilities. (City of Baldwin Park 2020 General Plan - Open Space and Conservation Element, Goal

1.0; Policy 1.2) The Land Use Element & Map of the Baldwin Park General Plan designates the Site as Mixed- Use. Consolidation of the lots by the map and development of the Project and all of its components on the Site would be consistent with this designation because open space and commercial are uses permitted for lots with this land use designation. In addition, the map and development of the Project would be consistent with the following General Plan policies:

Policy –
LU 8.2: “Define Downtown as a pedestrian overlay zone, and require that new uses and buildings enhance pedestrian activity (refer to techniques outlined in Policy 3.1 of the Urban Design Element)”.

Policy –

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