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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Baldwin Park is committed to addressing the housing and supportive service needs of its most vulnerable populations, including elderly and frail elderly individuals, persons with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities, individuals recovering from substance use disorders, those living with HIV/AIDS and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The City acknowledges the unique challenges these groups face, such as securing affordable and accessible housing and accessing critical health and support services and focuses on implementing tailored solutions to meet their diverse needs.

For elderly residents, Baldwin Park prioritizes affordable housing options close to healthcare facilities and daily assistance services, enabling seniors to maintain independence. People with disabilities require accessible housing, reliable transportation , and supportive services to promote stability and self - sufficiency. Individuals recovering from substance use disorders benefit from structured, substance -free housing environments that integrate counseling and employment resources to support long -term recovery. Those living with HIV/AIDS often face the dual challenge of managing their health while securing stable housing, making integrated healthcare and supportive housing solutions essential. Unaccompanied youth require transitional housing, educational resources, and life skills training to help them achieve independence and long-term stability.

Baldwin Park also prioritizes individuals transitioning from institutional care, ensuring they have access to supportive housing and necessary services to successfully reintegrate into the community. By coordinating resources, the City aims to provide stable housing, behavioral health support, healthcare, and case management services that align with best practices for long-term success.

Looking ahead, the City’s strategy focuses on expanding affordable housing options, rehabilitating aging housing stock, and improving public facilities to ensure accessibility for all residents. By funding programs that provide comprehensive supportive services, Baldwin Park continues working to meet the needs of its special populations, promoting stability, health, and well -being. These efforts reflect Baldwin Park’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all residents.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs.

In Baldwin Park, various housing options and supportive services cater to the diverse needs of its residents, including elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, individuals with substance use disorders, persons living with HIV/AIDS, unaccompanied yo uth, and residents of affordable housing. Below is an overview of these needs and services:

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Elderly Residents:

Baldwin Park provides affordable housing options for seniors, including independent living communities and senior apartments. A key priority for elderly residents is proximity to healthcare services, accessible transportation, and assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, shopping, and housekeeping.

Many seniors require accessible housing modifications, including grab bars and ramps, to ensure safety and accommodate aging-related disabilities. For low-income seniors, stable housing options are essential to maintaining independence and well-being.

Persons with Disabilities (Mental, Physical, Developmental):

Individuals with disabilities in Baldwin Park require accessible, affordable housing with supportive services that promote stability and independence. Many rely on subsidized housing options due to limited income, while those needing higher levels of care may reside in community -based residential facilities. Critical supportive services include case management, accessible transportation, in -home assistance, and vocational support programs to help individuals maintain their quality of life. Ensuring complian ce with ADA standards and increasing access to supportive housing resources are priorities for serving this population.

Persons with Alcohol or Drug Addictions:

Individuals recovering from substance use disorders benefit from sober living environments and structured supportive housing in Baldwin Park. These housing options provide substance -free settings that integrate counseling, peer support, and employment services to promote long-term recovery. Close access to healthcare and mental health treatment is essential, as is stable employment, which plays a significant role in preventing relapse. Programs that foster connections with family and social support networks further contribute to successful recovery outcomes.

Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families:

Stable and affordable housing is a critical need for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Baldwin Park, as housing security directly impacts health outcomes. Supportive housing for this population must include affordable rent options, accessible healthcare, mental health services, and case management to ensure continuity of care. Many individuals with HIV/AIDS also require specialized housing accommodations to manage health-related needs, including accessibility modifications. Coordination with regional healthcare providers ensures that individuals receive comprehensive medical and supportive services to maintain stable housing and improve their quality of life.

Unaccompanied Youth:

Unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park require emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access to education and job training programs. These youth often need life skills training, including financial literacy, employment readines s, and mental health counseling, to transition successfully into independent adulthood. Supportive housing that integrates mentorship programs,

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workforce development, and behavioral health services is key to ensuring unaccompanied youth achieve stability and avoid long-term homelessness.

Residents of Affordable Housing:

Baldwin Park does not have large -scale public housing developments, but the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park (HACBP) administers affordable housing programs, including the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and McNeill Manor, a 12 -unit senior housing development. Residents of these programs often require rental assistance, supportive services, and access to transportation, healthcare, and employment resources to maintain stability.

These supportive housing services and facilities aim to provide stable, accessible, and affordable living environments for Baldwin Park’s most vulnerable populations, ensuring that all residents can lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing.

Baldwin Park is committed to supporting individuals transitioning from mental and physical health institutions by ensuring they have access to appropriate supportive housing and services. The City collaborates with Los Angeles County agencies, nonprofit organizations, and regional service providers to create a coordinated system that facilitates long -term stability and reintegration into the community.

Below are the key programs and services that address these needs:
o Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) – Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Programs o The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) operates Full -Service Partnership (FSP) programs, which provide intensive, community -based mental health services to individuals transitioning from institutional settings to independent living. These programs assist adults with severe mental illne ss (SMI) by offering counseling, crisis intervention, housing assistance, and employment linkage to support long-term stability. ▪ LACDMH services are available to Baldwin Park residents through Pacific Clinics, a mental health provider offering therapy, case management, and psychiatric care for individuals with serious mental health conditions, including those transitioning from institutional care. Pathways Community Services (Clarvida) also provides crisis intervention and outpatient mental health services to assist individuals in community reintegration.
o Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court o CARE Court is a statewide initiative that assists individuals with mental health and substance use disorders by providing court-ordered Care Plans lasting up to 24 months. This program helps those who have been hospitalized or institutionalized transition into community-based care while ensuring access to behavioral health services, medication management, and housing support.

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▪ Baldwin Park residents can access CARE Court services through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), which coordinates behavioral health services, case management, and housing referrals for individuals needing ongoing care after hospitalization.
o Rapid Rehousing Programs
o Rapid Rehousing is a short -term intervention that helps individuals and families exit homelessness quickly and transition into permanent housing. The program provides rental assistance, case management, and housing navigation services, helping participants secure and maintain stable housing.
▪ Family Solutions Center - The Whole Child provides rapid rehousing and case management to homeless families, ensuring they receive financial support and housing stability services.
▪ San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) offers housing navigation and rapid rehousing assistance for Baldwin Park residents experiencing homelessness. ▪ Homekey 3.0 Initiative: Baldwin Park is converting a local hotel into 107 studio apartments to provide permanent housing solutions for individuals transitioning from homelessness or institutional settings.
o Supportive Housing Services
o Supportive housing combines affordable housing with tailored supportive services to help individuals with mental health disorders, disabilities, and chronic illnesses maintain stable housing. This model ensures that individuals receive case management, medical care, and life skills training while living in a safe and supportive environment. ▪ McNeill Manor, a 12 -unit senior housing development, provides affordable, stable housing for low-income seniors, including those transitioning from health institutions. ▪ Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) – Housing for Health assists chronically homeless individuals, including those discharged from institutions, with permanent supportive housing and healthcare coordination. o Substance Use Recovery Housing
o For individuals recovering from substance use disorders, structured, substance-free supportive housing environments are critical to long -term sobriety and reintegration. These housing programs integrate employment assistance, peer support, and mental health counseling to reduce relapse risks and promote stability. ▪ Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) provides substance use treatment, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals recovering from addiction.
▪ Tarzana Treatment Centers operates throughout Los Angeles County, offering residential and outpatient substance use recovery programs for individuals needing long-term care and support.

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o Behavioral Health and Crisis Intervention Services
o For individuals with serious mental health conditions, access to behavioral health treatment, psychiatric care, and crisis intervention services are essential for stability. Many require ongoing therapy, medication management, and supportive services to ma intain independence in a community setting.
▪ Pathways Community Services (Clarvida) provides outpatient mental health services, psychiatric assessments, and crisis intervention for adults and youth. ▪ ALMA Family Services offers behavioral health programs, family therapy, and specialized support for children and adolescents with severe emotional difficulties.

Baldwin Park works in collaboration with Los Angeles County, local nonprofits, and regional service providers to ensure individuals transitioning from mental and physical health institutions receive the supportive housing and services needed for successful community reintegration. By expanding rapid rehousing programs, investing in supportive housing initiatives, and enhancing access to behavioral health services, Baldwin Park continues to strengthen its comprehensive care network for vulnerable populations.

Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e).

The Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park (HACBP) has identified key activities for the upcoming fiscal year to address the housing and supportive service needs of non -homeless individuals with special needs. These initiatives align with the goals outlined in Baldwin Park’s Annual Action Plans which focus on housing rehabilitation, senior services, disability support, and health and mental health resources.

Housing Rehabilitation Program
Objective: Preserve and improve existing housing for low - and moderate-income households, including seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Activities:
• The City has a partnership with San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity that offers Baldwin Park residents loans for home improvements. This partnership is made possible through an expansion plan and is not currently funded with the City’s CDBG or HOME funds.

Public Service Programs
Objective: Enhance independence and quality of life for Baldwin Park’s underserved populations.

Activities:

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• The City will fund a variety of programs that help underserved populations. Activities that may be funded include food pantries, referrals to meet basic emergency needs, mental health services, workforce training, and youth development programs.
• One-Year Goal: Offer services to 500 unduplicated individuals.

Commitment to Special Needs Populations
These planned activities reflect Baldwin Park’s ongoing commitment to ensuring non-homeless individuals with special needs have access to safe, stable housing and essential services that promote independent living and long-term well-being.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)).

See previous response.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Public policies at the local, regional, and state levels significantly impact affordable housing and residential investment in Baldwin Park. While some initiatives aim to promote housing development, certain policies have inadvertently created challenges.

Local Policies:
• Zoning Regulations: Baldwin Park's zoning laws have historically emphasized single-family residences, limiting the availability of land for higher -density, affordable housing projects. This restriction hampers the development of multifamily units essential for low- and moderate-income families. • Permit Approval Processes: Complex and lengthy permitting procedures can deter developers from pursuing affordable housing projects in Baldwin Park, leading to reduced investment in such developments.

Regional Policies:
• Los Angeles County Measures: Regional policies, such as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's transit -oriented development guidelines, aim to increase housing near transit hubs. However, these measures can inadvertently raise property values and rents in targeted areas, potentially displacing low-income residents and reducing affordable housing options.

State Policies:
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): While CEQA is designed to protect the environment, its requirements can lead to delays and increased costs for housing projects. Developers may face prolonged review periods and potential litigation, which can discourage investment in affordable housing.
• Costa–Hawkins Rental Housing Act: This state law limits rent control measures, allowing landlords to set rents at market rates once a tenant vacates a unit. While intended to encourage investment in rental properties, it has also led to increased rents, affecting housing affordability for low- and moderate-income residents.

Impact on Baldwin Park:

These policies collectively contribute to a constrained housing market in Baldwin Park, characterized by limited affordable housing availability and increased competition for existing units. The challenges in developing new affordable housing exacerbate issues such as overcrowding and housing instability among low-income residents.

Recent Developments:

In response to these challenges, Baldwin Park has taken steps to address affordable housing needs. The city has updated its Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period, identifying strategies to conserve

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existing affordable housing, provide adequate housing sites, assist in developing affordable housing, remove governmental constraints, and promote equal housing opportunities.

While these efforts indicate progress, the cumulative impact of existing policies continues to present challenges to affordable housing and residential investment in Baldwin Park. Addressing these issues requires ongoing collaboration between local, region al, and state entities to create a more supportive environment for affordable housing development.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
This section provides an overview of Baldwin Park's economic development, with a focus on key areas such as business sector e mployment, unemployment rates, commuting times, and education levels. The accompanying table outlines employment distribution across the county's business sectors. Additionally, the analysis delves into trends in unemployment, average commuting times for workers, and edu cational attainment, all of which play significant roles in shaping Baldwin Park's economic landscape and future growth.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 186 15 1% 0% -1% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,093 1,684 9% 8% -1% Construction 2,639 727 8% 4% -4%
Education and Health Care Services 7,181 9,242 21% 45% 24% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,214 251 4% 1% -3% Information 488 29 1% 0% -1%
Manufacturing 4,757 1,635 14% 8% -6%
Other Services 1,797 266 5% 1% -4%
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,504 970 10% 5% -5% Public Administration 966 439 3% 2% -1%
Retail Trade 3,996 2,709 12% 13% 1%
Transportation and Warehousing 2,449 1,455 7% 7% 0%
Wholesale Trade 1,572 1,173 5% 6% -1%
Total 33,842 20,595 -- -- –
Table 31 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS (Workers), 2023 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)

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Business Activity
Baldwin Park has a notable surplus of workers compared to available jobs, with approximately 33,842 residents participating in the workforce but only 20,595 jobs available within the City. This disparity suggests that a substantial number of Baldwin Park residents commute to jobs outside the City, contributing to increased reliance on regional transportation networks and potentially reducing community engagement and economic activity within Baldwin Park itself.

This dynamic ratio highlights the need for strategies to expand Baldwin Park’s local job inventory, particularly by attracting industries that align with the skills and needs of the City’s workforce. Increasing local employment opportunities could help retain more workers within the City, reducing commuting burdens, improving residents’ quality of life, and strengthening the local economy. Addressing this imbalance may also support broader goals of sustainability by minimizing environmental impacts associated with long commutes.

Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 35,339
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 33,098
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 11.0%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 5.8%
Table 32 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Unemployment
There are various methods for measuring unemployment, each with unique advantages and limitations.

The U.S. Census provides annual unemployment data by census tract, enabling detailed geographic comparisons across smaller areas. However, this data is typically two or more years old, reducing its relevance for real -time analysis. Alternatively, the Bureau of Labo r Statistics (BLS) provides monthly unemployment data, which is more current but only available at the citywide level, limiting its ability to capture localized trends within specific neighborhoods or tracts.

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

5.2 5.3 4.9 4.3 4.5 5.0 5.2 5.6 5.2 5.0 4.8 5.0
Unemployment Rate in 2023, BLS – Baldwin Park, CA
In 2023, Baldwin Park's unemployment rate demonstrated fluctuations t hroughout the year, which are likely based on external economic factors. The year started with a rate of 5.2% in January, which trended

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downward to a low of 4.3% in April, reflecting a period of employment gains. However, unemployment peaked at 5.6% in August, potentially due to seasonal job reductions or broader economic challenges.

Following this peak, the rate steadily declined, ending the year at 5.0% in December.

These trends suggest that Baldwin Park's labor market is sensitive to both seasonal employment patterns and broader economic shifts. The City’s unemployment dynamics underline the importance of initiatives to attract sustainable employment opportunities, reduce seasonal volatility, and support workforce stability.

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Unemployment Rate
The Estimated Percent of People Age 16 Years or Older Who Were Unemployed map illustrates unemployment rates across Baldwin Park using ACS data, highlighting variations at the census tract level. Most areas in the City report unemployment rates below 6%. However, a few tracts, particularly in the southern and northern portions of Baldwin Park, exhibit higher unemployment rates, with some areas exceeding 6% and a few areas surpassing 8%. These localized disparities emphasize the need for targeted economic and employment initiatives in specific parts of the City to address concentrated unemployment challenges.

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Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 4,955
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,805
Service 4,995
Sales and office 7,805
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 4,215
Production, transportation and material
moving 3,510
Table 33 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS; 2023 BLS

Occupations by Sector
The "Occupations by Sector" table highlights the distribution of job roles within Baldwin Park's workforce, offering insights distinct from industry -based classifications. For example, managerial positions across various fields are grouped under "Managemen t, Business, and Financial" occupations, whereas industry classifications would separate them by sector, such as healthcare or retail.

In Baldwin Park, there are four sectors that make up most of the employment sectors evenly as provided in the previous Table. Each of these sectors comprises of more than 7,000 jobs. These sectors encompass critical roles, such as sales representatives, t ourism agents, office administrators, financial analysts, production and transportation workers, and business managers. Together, they underscore Baldwin Park's diverse employment industry and indicate an already established framework for further economic growth within the City.

Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 16,575 54.9%
30-59 Minutes 10,144 33.6%
60 or More Minutes 3,472 11.5%
Total 30,191 100%
Table 34 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS

Commute Travel Time
In Baldwin Park, most residents experience short to medium commutes. An estimated 54.9% of commuters, or 16,575 individuals, travel less than 30 minutes each way to work. Additionally, 33.6%, or

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10,144 people, commute between 30 and 59 minutes, while only 11.5%, or 3,472 commuters, face longer commutes of 60 minutes or more. This data highlights that the majority of Baldwin Park’s workforce enjoys relatively short travel times to their places of employment.

Education:

Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 6,123 652 3,174
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 8,626 651 3,170
Some college or Associate's degree 7,677 532 1,734
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,717 354 760
Table 35 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS

The table above details educational attainment by employment status for persons 16 years of age and older within the City. Unemployment is lower and labor force participation is generally higher for residents who have achieved a higher level of educational attainment.

Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 125 403 1,189 4,203 4,289
9th to 12th grade, no
diploma 509 412 941 2587 1,084
High school graduate,
GED, or alternative 2,992 3,294 3,706 5,288 2,343
Some college, no degree 2,715 2,652 1,951 3,070 856
Associate’s degree 591 839 470 873 396
Bachelor’s degree 626 2,131 983 1528 786
Graduate or professional
degree 49 315 375 470 221
Table 36 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS

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Educational Attainment by Age
The table above illustrates educational attainment by age for individuals 18 years and older in Baldwin Park. Education levels show notable variation across age groups, with one consistent pattern: a below 9th-grade level of education is significantly more prevalent among residents over the age of 45 years old.

This trend underscores generational differences in access to and attainment of formal education within the City.

Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate $30,551
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $35,152
Some college or Associate's degree $43,674
Bachelor's degree $56,065
Graduate or professional degree $83,412
Table 37 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS

Median Earnings by Educational Attainment
Educational attainment plays a critical role in determining earning potential and financial stability in Baldwin Park. Individuals with higher levels of education consistently earn significantly more than those with lower educational attainment. For example, a person with a Bachelor’s degree typically earns just under twice what someone without a high school diploma earns. Similarly, individuals with a graduate or professional degree earn over twice the income as those with a high school education.

This disparity is even more pronounced over a lifetime. A person with a Bachelor’s degree working from age 23 to 62 can expect to earn around $2.2 million, compared to $1. 5 million for someone with a high school diploma working from age 18 to 62 resulting in an earnings difference of approximately $700,000.

This gap significantly impacts wealth accumulation, as higher earnings often translate to increased opportunities for homeownership, investments, and retirement savings, further solidifying financial security for those with higher education levels.

Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Education and Health Care Services are the largest employment sectors for Baldwin Park residents, employing approximately 21% of all workers living in the City. This is followed by Manufacturing, which accounts for 14% of employed residents. Within Baldwin Park itself, Education and Health Care Services also make up most of the local job opportunities, providing 45% of the total jobs available though only

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78% of these positions are filled by workers. This reflects the significant role of Education and Health Care Services in both local employment and the City’s overall economic structure.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community.

Baldwin Park's business community has identified specific workforce, and infrastructure needs to support economic growth and sustainability.

Workforce Needs:
• Skilled Labor Development: Businesses in Baldwin Park require a workforce proficient in modern technologies and industry -specific skills. To address this, the City collaborates with educational institutions to develop a robust workforce, providing business assistance and advancing key industries.
• Youth Employment Initiatives: Recognizing the importance of early workforce engagement, Baldwin Park has launched programs targeting residents aged 14 -24. These initiatives, in collaboration with local organizations, aim to prepare youth for employment through job readiness training a nd placement services.

Infrastructure Needs:
• Public Infrastructure Maintenance: The City 's Public Works Department is tasked with maintaining and improving public streets, sewers, and storm drains. Ongoing projects focus on enhancing road quality, ensuring efficient waste management, and upgrading public facilities to meet the demands of both residents and businesses.
• Downtown Revitalization: Efforts are underway to direct new growth to Baldwin Park's downtown area, leveraging existing public, civic, and transit infrastructure. This strategy aims to stimulate economic activity and attract investments by creating a vibrant urban center. • Technological Enhancements: Investments in broadband and cybersecurity are being prioritized to support the digital needs of businesses. Upgrading technological infrastructure ensures that local enterprises can operate efficiently and securely in an increasingly digital economy.

By addressing these workforce and infrastructure needs, Baldwin Park aims to create a conducive environment for business growth, thereby enhancing the overall economic well-being of the community.

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Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

Baldwin Park is poised for economic growth over the next five years, driven by significant public and private sector investments. These developments are expected to enhance job opportunities, stimulate business growth, and necessitate targeted workforce development, business support, and infrastructure enhancements.

Major Economic Developments:
• In-N-Out Headquarters Consolidation: In-N-Out Burger plans to close its Irvine headquarters by 2029 and consolidate its West Coast operations into Baldwin Park, reinforcing the City's historical significance to the company and expanding its corporate presence. • Nexus Technology's New Distribution Headquarters: Nexus Technology Inc., a consumer electronics brand with over 15 years in Baldwin Park, is seeking approval to relocate its corporate headquarters within the City, creating additional job opportunities.

Infrastructure and Community Development Initiatives:
• Public Works Enhancements: The Baldwin Park Public Works Department is improving public infrastructure, including street maintenance, sewer upgrades, and energy efficiency programs, fostering a stronger business and residential environment. • Planning Division Initiatives: The Planning Division is updating the City's General Plan and development codes to facilitate economic, transportation, and housing growth.

Needs Arising from Economic and Infrastructure Developments:
• Workforce Development: Business and infrastructure growth will require a skilled workforce, making training programs with educational institutions essential to meeting industry demands. • Business Support Services: As new businesses establish themselves, support services such as counseling, financial planning, and networking will be crucial for their success. • Infrastructure Upgrades: Investments in transportation, utilities, and digital infrastructure will be necessary to sustain the City’s economic expansion.

By proactively addressing workforce and infrastructure needs, Baldwin Park can effectively harness upcoming investments to foster long-term economic growth and community development.

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How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
The current workforce skills and education levels in Baldwin Park do not fully align with local employment opportunities, leading to some labor force imbalances. While the 2023 BLS unemployment rate was 5.0%, indicating a relatively stable labor market, many residents must seek employment outside the City due to mismatches between available jobs and workforce skills. The education and healthcare sector represents the largest share of local jobs, yet many Baldwin Park residents are not employed in these fiel ds, either due to a lack of qualifications or outside workers commuting in to fill these roles.

Meanwhile, many Baldwin Park residents work in construction, manufacturing, and professional services, but local job availability in these industries is limited, forcing them to commute to other cities for employment. Similarly, fields such as finance, ins urance, and information technology offer few local job opportunities, despite a moderate number of residents possessing skills in these sectors. This disconnect suggests an opportunity to expand business development efforts to attract industries that align more closely with Baldwin Park’s workforce.

The City's labor force consists largely of high school graduates and individuals with some college or an associate’s degree, yet many higher -paying local jobs require additional certifications or specialized training. While the low unemployment rate suggests st rong workforce participation, addressing gaps in job alignment could create greater economic stability for residents. Expanding workforce training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, education, finance, and technology could help more residents secure employment locally rather than commuting elsewhere.

To strengthen Baldwin Park’s economic sustainability, workforce initiatives should focus on upskilling residents to meet employer needs, while business attraction strategies should target industries that offer high-quality jobs. By aligning workforce development with local job opportunities, Baldwin Park can create a more balanced labor market, reducing commuting burdens and expanding access to higher -wage employment opportunities within the City.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

Baldwin Park is actively engaged in workforce training initiatives through collaborations with local educational institutions and workforce development boards. These efforts are designed to align with the City's economic objectives, fostering both immediate and long-term growth.

Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (BPACE):

BPACE has garnered national recognition from the Council for Opportunity in Education for its outstanding workforce partnerships and high job placement rates. The institution offers a variety of programs aimed at enhancing employability, including:
• Career Technical Education: Providing training in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades to meet local labor market demands.

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• Adult Basic Education and ESL Programs: Equipping residents with essential literacy and language skills to improve workforce participation.

These programs are instrumental in developing a skilled workforce that aligns with Baldwin Park's economic development strategies.

NextGen Youth Workforce Program:

In partnership with the Baldwin Park Unified School District and the Baldwin Park Business Association, the City launched the NextGen Youth Workforce Program. Targeting residents aged 14 -24, this initiative focuses on:
• Job Preparation: Offering workshops and training sessions to develop essential employment skills. • Employment Opportunities: Connecting youth with local businesses for internships and job placements.

By investing in the younger population, Baldwin Park aims to cultivate a future workforce that supports sustained economic growth.

Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (WDB):

Serving the region that includes Baldwin Park, the Los Angeles County WDB provides policy guidance and oversight for workforce development activities. Key functions include:
• Program Oversight: Ensuring workforce initiatives meet local economic needs. • Resource Allocation: Directing funding to programs that enhance employment opportunities.

The WDB's efforts are crucial in aligning workforce training with the evolving demands of Baldwin Park's business community.

Alignment with Economic Plans and Goals:

These workforce training initiatives are integral to Baldwin Park's economic development plans, as outlined in the City's General Plan and Economic Development strategies. By focusing on education and skill development, the City aims to:
• Attract and Retain Businesses: A skilled workforce makes Baldwin Park an attractive location for businesses, fostering job creation and economic diversification. • Enhance Competitiveness: Continuous workforce development ensures that local industries remain competitive in a rapidly changing economy.

Through these concerted efforts, Baldwin Park is positioning itself for robust economic growth, supported by a well-trained and adaptable workforce.

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Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
Baldwin Park participates in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) through its inclusion in the Los Angeles County Development Authority's (LACDA) CEDS.

If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

During the 2025-2029 Consolidated Planning period, Baldwin Park plans to undertake several economic development initiatives that align with the broader goals outlined in the LACDA's CEDS:

1. Housing and Community Development:
o Objective: Expand and preserve affordable housing options for low - and moderate -income residents.
o Activities:
▪ Implement housing rehabilitation programs to maintain existing housing stock. ▪ Develop new affordable housing units to meet the growing demand. o Alignment with CEDS: These efforts support regional goals of enhancing the quality of life and promoting equitable community development.

2. Economic Revitalization:
o Objective: Stimulate economic growth by attracting and retaining businesses. o Activities:
▪ Provide incentives for businesses to establish operations in Baldwin Park. ▪ Support small business development through grants and technical assistance. o Alignment with CEDS: These initiatives contribute to regional economic diversification and job creation.

3. Infrastructure Improvements:
o Objective: Upgrade public infrastructure to support community and economic development. o Activities:
▪ Enhance transportation networks to improve connectivity. ▪ Invest in public facility improvements to better serve residents and businesses. o Alignment with CEDS: Improving infrastructure aligns with regional strategies to create sustainable communities and attract investment.

By aligning local initiatives with the regional CEDS, Baldwin Park aims to foster economic resilience and improve the overall well-being of its residents during the 2025-2029 planning period.

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Discussion
No additional discussion.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
HUD identifies four specific data points that constitute “housing problems”: cost burden, overcrowding, lack of complete plumbing facilities , and lack of complete kitchen facilities. In Baldwin Park, housing problems are rare except for being cost burdened. According to the 2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates, the citywide rate of each is:
● Cost Burden Homeowners: 34.3%
● Cost Burden Renters: 57.6%
● Overcrowding: 19.9%
● Lack of Complete Plumbing Facilities: 0.5%
● Lack of Complete Kitchen Facilities: 1.0%
There are no areas of concentration that have two or more housing problems that are substantially higher than the citywide average. For this analysis, HUD’s definition of “disproportionate” was used to identify areas substantially higher: 10 percentage points higher than the rate for the jurisdiction, as a whole.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") For the purposes of this analysis a “racial or ethnic concentration” will be any block group where a racial or ethnic minority group makes up 10 percent or more than the citywide rate. According to the 2019-2023 ACS 5-Year estimates the racial and ethnic breakdown of Baldwin Park’s population is:
● White, non-Hispanic: 3.0%
● Black, non-Hispanic: 0.8%
● American Indian and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0.2% ● Asian, non-Hispanic: 22.0%
● Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0.1% ● Other Race, non-Hispanic: 0.1%
● Two or More Races, non-Hispanic: 0.8%
● Hispanic or Latino: 73.0%
Hispanic/Latino households make up the vast majority of Baldwin Park’s population, accounting for 73% of households. There is one census tract within the City considered to have a "concentration" of Hispanic/Latino residents which requires there to be 83% or more households comprised of this ethnicity within these areas. The Hispanic/Latino population is relatively evenly distributed across the rest of the City. Additionally, there is one tract with a concentration of Asian households in Baldwin Park.

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Please see the following corresponding maps which illustrate areas with concentrated populations by race and ethnicity, highlighting demographic patterns across the city. Maps are not provided for populations without a concentration or for racial/ethnic populations that make up less than 1% of the total population.

Concentration of Hispanic / Latino Households equaling 83%

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Concentration of Asian (Non-Hispanic) Households over 32%

Low Income Households
A “low-income concentration” is any block group where the median household income for the tract is 80% or less than the median household income for the City of Baldwin Park. According to the 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates, the Median Household Income (MHI) in Baldwin Park is $79,087. A tract is considered to have a low -income concentration if the MHI is $63,270 or less. While there is a presence of low -income households throughout the City, there are no individual census tracts that report having an overall median income of below 80% MHI.

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What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? Low-income areas of Baldwin Park exhibit distinct housing and economic patterns, with renter -occupied units being more common in some areas due to affordability challenges and limited homeownership opportunities. According to Baldwin Park’s Housing Element Update, neighborhoods with higher concentrations of low-income households tend to experience housing cost burdens, overcrowding, and limited access to newer housing stock. Many homes in these areas require rehabilitation or upgrades to meet modern safety and efficiency standards. Additionally, based on information from the City’s Economic Development Division, employment opportunities in these neighborhoods are primarily service-sector and light industrial jobs, which can limit income growth and long-term financial stability.

Public transportation access varies, with some transit-dependent areas experiencing long commute times to employment hubs in Los Angeles County. The City’s Complete Streets Policy is designed to address transit and pedestrian challenges, but certain low -income neighborhoods still experience barriers to mobility and access to economic opportunities. These conditions emphasize the need for affordable housing development, infrastructure improvements, and workforce training programs to improve economic mobility for residents.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Despite economic challenges, Baldwin Park has several strong community assets that serve as anchors for economic and social well-being in these neighborhoods:
• Baldwin Park Community Center – Serves as a hub for social services, workforce training, and community programs, offering job readiness workshops, youth engagement programs, and rental assistance resources. According to the City’s Recreation & Community Services Department, the center plays a crucial role in providing stability for vulnerable populations. • Recreational and Green Spaces – The City maintains multiple parks, sports facilities, and community centers that offer youth engagement, fitness programs, and family -friendly activities. These spaces provide residents with opportunities for recreation, community building, and public events. • Baldwin Park Transit and Mobility Programs – The Dial-A-Ride program and local transit services help connect residents to essential services, job centers, and educational institutions. According to Baldwin Park’s Public Works Department, expanding transpor tation access is a key priority in ensuring equitable economic mobility for residents of low-income neighborhoods. • Local Business and Workforce Training Initiatives – Programs such as the NextGen Youth Workforce Program and partnerships with community colleges provide training in high -demand industries.

According to Baldwin Park Unified School District, workforce train ing initiatives play a key role in bridging the gap between low-income residents and sustainable employment opportunities.

These community assets serve as pillars of support, fostering economic empowerment and social stability within Baldwin Park’s low-income neighborhoods.

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Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? Baldwin Park is actively working to enhance economic growth, increase housing options, and improve infrastructure in low -income areas. The following strategic opportunities present ways to maximize community benefits and drive long-term improvements:

Realized Strategic Opportunities (In Progress or Recently Completed):
• Downtown Revitalization Plan – The City is implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance Baldwin Park’s downtown corridor, focusing on mixed -use development, increased housing density, and business expansion. According to the City’s Planning Division, this effort aims to increase access to jobs, retail options, and transit-oriented housing for lower-income residents. • Homekey Program – Affordable Housing Expansion – Baldwin Park has partnered with Los Angeles County on the Homekey initiative, which is converting underutilized buildings into affordable housing.

This effort will expand housing availability for low -income households and individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Complete Streets Policy & Infrastructure Upgrades – The City is improving roadway safety, pedestrian accessibility, and public transit options in underserved areas. According to the Public Works Department, this initiative reduces transportation barriers and supports economic inclusion by ensuring residents can access employment centers more easily.

Unrealized Strategic Opportunities (Future Development Potential):
• Business Incubator and Small Business Support Hub – Baldwin Park could establish a business incubator that would provide resources, mentorship, and funding access for local entrepreneurs.

According to the City’s Economic Development Division, this initiative would support small businesses, create jobs, and stimulate economic investment in historically under-resourced neighborhoods. • Expanded Workforce Training & Industry Partnerships – Future workforce development efforts could focus on expanding partnerships with local employers to provide direct job placement opportunities for residents in growing sectors such as logistics, technolo gy, and green energy. Baldwin Park’s collaboration with regional community colleges presents an opportunity to develop training programs that align with the evolving job market.
• Affordable Housing and Mixed -Income Developments – Expanding on the City’s existing housing initiatives, Baldwin Park could pursue new funding sources to encourage private-sector investment in mixed-income developments. These projects would help create inclusive neighborhoods while ensuring that affordable housing remains a priority.

By leveraging these realized and unrealized opportunities, Baldwin Park can continue to strengthen its economic foundation, create equitable housing solutions, and improve quality of life for residents in low- income neighborhoods.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)

Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Internet access is a critical component of modern communication and information-sharing, enabling users to benefit from the growing interconnectedness of business, education, commerce, and everyday activities. Reliable internet connectivity has become essential for success in today’s economic landscape.

Communities without broadband access face significant challenges in keeping pace with the rest of the country. The lack of broadband infrastructure limits residents' ability to access educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, which is especially concerning in low - to moderate-income (LMI) areas where economic opportunities are often limited.

Research from the Pew Research Center underscores the vital role that high -speed internet plays in enhancing educational and employment opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. The center's studies have shown that individuals with reliable broadband access are more likely to engage in online learning, apply for jobs, and participate in economic activities that can improve their quality of life.

Similarly, reports from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) highlight the direct correlation between broadband availability and economic development. The FCC's findings indicate that regions with robust internet infrastructure experience higher rates of job creation, educational attainment, and overall community growth.

Baldwin Park, California enjoys comprehensive broadband coverage across residential areas, including LMI areas. The average Baldwin Park household has access to two (2) broadband-quality internet service options. According to ISPReports.org, the City benefits from a variety of infrastructure options, including cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and DSL . Ninety-two percent (92%) of Baldwin Park households have an internet connection with the city offering 99.82% availability. Of those households, at least 69% have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program. The map in this section illustrates broadband availability throughout Baldwin Park, defined as advertised internet speeds of 768 kilobits per second or higher.

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Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

To ensure high-quality broadband service, it is crucial to foster competition among service providers. A lack of competition, where a single provider dominates an area, diminishes the incentive to deliver reliable and consistent services. According to ISPReports.org, Baldwin Park is served by eleven (11) internet providers offering residential service. Among these, Spectrum and Frontier (Fiber) stand out as the leading providers in terms of coverage and speed. Internet providers throughout the City include:

Spectrum (Cable)
Frontier (Fiber and DSL)
EarthLink (Fixed Wireless)
T-Mobile Home Internet (Fixed Wireless)
Verizon (Fixed Wireless)
AT&T (Fixed Wireless)
DISH (Satellite)
DirecTV (Satellite)
HughesNet (Satellite)
Viasat (Satellite)
Starlink (Satellite)
The map below shows the number of broadband service providers by census tract. The average Baldwin Park household has access to two (2) broadband -quality internet service options. While this level of competition offers residents some choice, expanding the number of available providers could further drive competitive pricing and service improvements. The strong subscription rates among residents indicate a high demand for internet ac cess, underscoring the importance of continued investment in broadband infrastructure to enhance service quality, affordability, and accessibility.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)

Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

Baldwin Park, California has historically faced various natural hazard risks, including extreme heat, inland flooding, droughts, and earthquakes, as outlined in the 2020 County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP). Research from the AHMP indicates that extreme weather patterns are expected to become increasingly common over the next century. Average summer temperatures are projected to rise significantly, with inland areas experiencing a greater frequency of days exceeding 100°F and regional temperatures increasing by 2.5°F to 8°F. Drier conditions are expected to intensify the frequency and severity of wildfires. Furthermore, sea level rise poses a substantial threat to Los Angeles County, with 3 feet of rise anticipated to flood 2.25 square miles by 2050–2060 and 6 feet of rise projected to inundate

6.13 square miles by 2100. According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Los Angeles County, which encompasses Baldwin Park , is particularly vulnerable to hazards such as earthquakes, heat waves, landslides, lightning, tornadoes, and wildfires.

While Baldwin Park is considered an inland city, it may still experience indirect coastal effects. Rising sea levels and increased storm activity could lead to population displacement from coastal areas, and an influx of new residents to Baldwin Park could drive up housing costs, reduce job availability, and strain local resources. As climate-related hazards pose greater threats to coastal regions, stable inland communities like Baldwin Park may see an increase in climate migrants from more vulnerable areas, further impacting state infrastructure, housing, and resources.

The AHMP highlights that climate change will impact all residents and areas of Los Angeles County. It projects a significant increase in the number of extreme heat days, with inland areas experiencing temperatures exceeding 100°F more frequently. These ext reme heat events can lead to heat -related illnesses, such as heat stroke, and exacerbate respiratory issues due to increased air pollution.

Additionally, hotter and drier conditions are expected to intensify the frequency and severity of wildfires, particularly in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Wildfire poses substantial risks, including the destruction of homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure; disruption of transportation and utilities; and threats to human and animal life.

These factors reflect the broader impact of climate change on Baldwin Park ’s natural hazard profile, affecting public health, infrastructure, and resource management. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that climate change, along with other environmental and human -made stressors, exacerbates existing h ealth threats and introduces new ones. To counter these challenges, proactive measures are essential for fostering community resilience in an evolving climate landscape.

California's Department of Water Resources implements a Climate Action Plan to address mitigation, adaptation, and consistency in climate change analysis through three integrated phases. It establishes greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and strategies, aligns climate change impact assessments with DWR’s planning activities, a nd evaluates vulnerabilities to inform resilience efforts. The plan prioritizes infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements, and habitat management to enhance long-

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term sustainability while incorporating the latest regulations and policies. To complement this plan, Governor Newsom leads state initiatives targeting net -zero emissions by 2045, carbon capture technology, and equitable investment in sustainable infrastructure.

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Low- and moderate-income households, whether renting or owning, face heightened vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and natural disasters due to their limited financial resources. Sudden increases in electricity or housing costs can quickly push these residents into precarious living situations, increasing their risk of homelessness or forcing them to live in substandard conditions. The 2024 America’s Rental Housing Study from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University underscores this growing threat, revealing that escalating insurance premiums and the withdrawal of coverage by providers in high- risk markets complicate efforts to secure adequate protection against weather - and climate -related losses. Additionally, the study highlights the obstacles property owners encounter when trying to invest in climate resilience measures, given the stagnation in operating income growth.

The 2021 EPA study on Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in the United States further illustrates these challenges, showing that low -income individuals are more likely to live in areas facing significant increases in mortality rates due to extreme temperature changes, as well as experiencing the highest rates of labor hour losses among weather-exposed workers. Rural communities are particularly disadvantaged, often lacking access to public support during emergencies and having fewer resources to repair or fortify their homes against climate -related damage. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for building resilience among low - and moderate -income households, who are increasingly at risk from climate change, threatening their safety, stability, and overall well-being.

The AHMP for Los Angeles County identifies vulnerable populations within the county, including individuals who face challenges accessing medical care, maintaining independence, or require supervision. One of the most at -risk groups is people experiencing h omelessness, with nearly 60,000 individuals affected in the region. The AHMP acknowledges that additional vulnerable groups will be recognized in future updates, particularly with new data from the 2020 U.S. Census on factors like socioeconomic status, disability, housing, and transportation.

FEMA’s National Risk Index identifies Los Angeles County as having a very low level of community resilience, indicating that its residents have a very low ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from natural hazards. This assessment encompasses six broad categories: social, economic, community capital, institutional, infrastructural, and environmental factors at the county level. The map included in this section illustrates FEMA’s qualitative risk to natural hazards at the census tract level in Baldwin Park, providing an intuitive way to gauge community risk based on Expected Annual Loss (EAL), Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience scores.

Risk levels throughout the City vary from “relatively low" to "very high" risk. This indicates that several areas may need more targeted attention and resources to address specific hazards, making them more vulnerable than the rest of the City. These two indexes measure risk from different perspectives—FEMA’s

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risk index evaluates a community's ability to respond to hazards (resilience), while the City’s qualitative assessment concentrates on the likelihood and severity of those hazards. This dual approach ensures that resources are allocated where they are most needed, promoting both preparedness and targeted intervention. The City must continue to address these geographic challenges by anticipating, planning, and adapting to the risks associated with climate change and the potential demographic shifts affecting vulnerable communities.

Baldwin Park is dedicated to educating and preparing the public for multi -hazard mitigation through a variety of channels. This includes the city’s Emergency Services website and social media accounts.

Additionally, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management website provides vital information, such as emergency preparedness resources and Alert LA County Emergency Notification system. The Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) for Lo s Angeles County also provides valuable resources to enhance community disaster resilience. To effectively tackle the increasing impacts of climate change, ongoing investment is crucial for maintaining and expanding these programs and resources.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Baldwin Park to establish its housing, community and economic development priorities, strategies and goals for the investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and housing and community development data elements as required by HUD.

Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies, City staff input, stakeholder input, and public comments.

The Strategic Plan is the centerpiece of the Consolidated Plan. The Plan describes:
• General Priority Needs
• Influence of Market Conditions
• Anticipated Resources
• Institutional Delivery System
• Goals Summary
• Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement
• Barriers to Affordable Housing
• Homeless Strategy
• Lead Based Paint Hazards
• Anti‐Poverty Strategy
• Monitoring

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 38 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: Eligible CDBG Target Areas
Area Type: Local Target Areas
HUD Approval Date: N/A
% of Low/ Mod: N/A
Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description: N/A
2 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Citywide
HUD Approval Date: N/A
% of Low/ Mod: N/A
Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description: N/A

General Allocation Priorities
HUD encourages grantees to identify locally designated areas where geographically targeted revitalization efforts are carried out through multiple activities in a concentrated and coordinated manner. For the Consolidated Plan, local target areas are loosely defined and do not need to conform to a set of specific standards.

The City will seek to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds.

Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low- and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility.

Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 39 – Priority Needs Summary

1 Priority Need Name Priority Housing Needs
Priority Level High
Population • Income Level – Extremely Low
• Income Level – Low
• Income Level – Moderate
• Family Types – Large Families
• Family Types – Families with Children
• Family Types – Elderly
• Non-Homeless Special Needs – Elderly
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals (1) Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods (2) Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Description Applicable Activities: Community Enhancement/Code Enforcement; TBD Residential Rehabilitation Programs; TBD Acquisition/Rehabilitation; TBD New Housing Construction; TBD TBRA Program)
Basis for Relative Priority 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. 2 Priority Need Name Priority Homeless Needs
Priority Level High
Population • Income Level – Extremely Low
• Income Level – Low
• Income Level – Moderate
• Homeless – Chronic Homelessness
• Homeless – Individuals
• Homeless – Families with Children
• Homeless – Veterans
• Homeless – Victims of Domestic Violence

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Associated Goals Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Description Applicable Activities: Services that assist homeless individuals including providing meals and hygiene kits, emergency shelter, referral services, and case management services.

Basis for Relative Priority To address 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.
3 Priority Need Name Priority Special Population Needs
Priority Level High
Population • Income Level – Extremely Low
• Income Level – Low
• Income Level – Moderate
• Family Types – Large Families
• Family Types – Families with Children
• Non-homeless Special Needs – Persons with Mental Disabilities • Non-homeless Special Needs – Persons with Physical Disabilities • Non-homeless Special Needs – Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Non-homeless Special Needs – Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
• Non-homeless Special Needs – Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
• Non-homeless Special Needs – Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Description Applicable Activities: Services for victims of domestic violence, food pantry programs, among other social services to meet the needs of special populations.

Basis for Relative Priority Special needs services are rated as a high priority need based on the demand for service reported by local service providers and the number of residents requesting and accessing services.
4 Priority Need Name Priority Community Services
Priority Level High

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Population • Income Level – Extremely Low
• Income Level – Low
• Income Level – Moderate
• Family Types – Large Families
• Family Types – Families with Children
• Family Types – Elderly
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Using CDBG public service funds, the City will allocate funds to special needs service providers.

Description Applicable Activities: Fair housing and housing rights services, programs to increase the suitability of lived environments, youth services, among other social services.

Basis for Relative Priority Improving the quantity and quality of community services to increase the access to such services for its residents is a high priority for the City.

Community services are highly sought out by residents.
5 Priority Need Name Priority Community and Public Facilities Priority Level High
Population • Income – Extremely Low
• Income – Low
• Income – Moderate
• Income – Middle
• Non-Homeless Special Needs – Non-Housing Community
Development
Geographic Areas Affected Eligible CDBG Census Tracts
Associated Goals Preserve Community and Public Facilities Description Applicable Activities: Community and Public Facility Projects Basis for Relative Priority A high level of need exists within the City for activities such as infrastructure improvements, public facilities improvements, and other activities that improve the housing and commercial structures in the area.
6 Priority Need Name Priority Infrastructure Needs
Priority Level High
Population • Income – Extremely Low
• Income – Low
• Income – Moderate
• Income – Middle
• Non-Homeless Special Needs – Non-Housing Community
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Geographic Areas Affected Eligible CDBG Census Tracts
Associated Goals Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Description Applicable Activities: Infrastructure and ADA improvement projects.

Basis for Relative Priority A high level of need exists within the City for constructing Americans with Disability Act (ADA) -compliant improvements, specifically in community and public facilities.
7 Priority Need Name Priority Other Housing and Community Development Needs Priority Level High
Population N/A
Geographic Areas Affected N/A
Associated Goals Planning for Housing and Community Development Description Applicable Activities: Administration and planning activities associated with the implementation of the CDBG and HOME programs.

Basis for Relative Priority Administration of HUD programs is needed to carry out successful activities that have positive community impacts.

Narrative (Optional)
No additional discussion.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
The City of Baldwin Park will use its HOME funds to focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing units with long-term affordability covenants.

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance will not be offered.

TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The City of Baldwin Park will use its HOME funds to focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing units with long-term affordability covenants.

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance will not be offered.

New Unit
Production
Based on land and development costs, it is more cost effective to subsidize the development of affordable multifamily rental units than to subsidize home purchase loans. Due to resource scarcity, investments in the creation of new affordable housing will focus on rental housing units where other sources of funds may be leveraged.

Rehabilitation 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 provides that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and live in decent housing.

The City will consider investing CDBG and HOME funds in a Housing Rehabilitation Program during this Consolidated Plan cycle.

Acquisition,
including
preservation
Many Baldwin Park households are cost burdened and likely eligible for newly acquired and rehabilitated affordable housing units. Preserving existing affordable housing is critical to maintaining a robust affordable housing stock in the City. The City will continue to use HUD resources to prioritize the preservation of existing affordable housing in the City. When possible, the City will use HOME resources and other federal and local resources to prioritize the preservation of affordable housing.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The strategic plan goals included in this Consolidated Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of this Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on several factors.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
Acquisition, Admin &
Planning, Economic
Development, Housing,
Public Improvements,
Public Services
$850,026 $0.00 $342,305 $1,192,331 $3,400,104
A formula-based program
that annually allocates funds
to metropolitan cities, urban
counties, and states for a
wide range of eligible
housing and community
development activities.

HOME Public -
Federal
Acquisition,
Homebuyer Assistance,
Homeowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental New
Construction
Multifamily Rental Rehab
New Construction for
Ownership
TBRA
$247,964.72 $191,859 $2,861,186.13 $3,235,009.85 $991,858.88 A HUD formula-based
program that annually
allocates funds to support
affordable housing
programs.

Table 41 - Anticipated Resources

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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. 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 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 June 2024, 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.

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

Discussion
No additional discussion.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Baldwin Park Government
Administer HUD
programs; Carryout
activities as noted in
the Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action
Plans; Reporting
Jurisdiction
Table 42 - Institutional Delivery Structure

Assessment of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System.

The Baldwin Park Housing Division will serve as the lead in implementing the housing and community development strategies, as defined throughout the Strategic Plan, over the next five years.  The City is responsible for implementing the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME).  CDBG grants will be awarded to subrecipients using the application process outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan.

The institutional delivery system in Baldwin Park is highly functioning and collaborative between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non-profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City.

Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X

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Street Outreach Services
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X
Education X X
Employment and Employment
Training
X

Healthcare X

HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Other
N/A
Table 43 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary

Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth).

The City of Baldwin Park’s public service programs will focus on the provision of services to address the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families and unaccompanied youth through the provision of CDBG funds to local nonprofit service providers. Often, the primary obstacle to delivering services to homeless populations is the homeless individual’s willingness to seek assistance and housing. To address this problem through direct outreach and engagement with linkages to available resources in the City and the region. The City will work with the regional County CoC that is specially trained in solving homeless-related problems and knowledgeable about local and regional resources.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above.

Baldwin Park has a long track record of successful partnerships among public and private sector entities. City staff consistently work closely with the other organizations to improve regulatory compliance, monitoring, cooperation and partnerships among agencies and the technical capacity of organizations involved in project delivery.

The single most significant gap in the service delivery system remains the lack of available funding to support local programs in Baldwin Park for special needs populations and persons experiencing

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homelessness. In Baldwin Park, this funding is part of the limited to 15 percent public service cap of the annual allocation of CDBG funds. The City is not a direct recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, most of the HUD funding to address homelessness is available through the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and the CoC. The State of California recently began to increase efforts to address homelessness. The City will pursue State funding opportunities made available at the local level to provide services for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness. Private sources remain limited. Finally, as the City’s HUD grants have declined over the last 10 years, it has been difficult to accommodate increasing levels of need in the community and increases in the cost of providing services to homeless and special needs populations.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs To address the lack of resources necessary to support local programs in Baldwin Park for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City will continue maintaining its relationships with its nonprofit service providers to explore alternate funding sources and encouraging the identification of alternate revenue streams to sustain the program in the future.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Sustain and Strengthen
Neighborhoods 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Priority
Housing
Needs
$750,000
(CDBG)
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care:
4,000 Household Housing Unit
(Community Enhancement/Code
Enforcement Program)
2 Preserve Existing and Create
New Affordable Housing 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Priority
Housing
Needs
$4,181,198.38
(HOME)
Rental Units Rehabilitated:
10 Household Housing Unit
(TBD CHDO Reserve Affordable
Housing)
3 Support Efforts to Address
Homelessness 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Priority
Homeless
Needs

$46,765
(CDBG)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
1,500 Persons Assisted
(East SGV Coalition for the
Homeless)
4 Support Agencies that Assist
Special Needs Populations 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Priority
Special
Population
Needs

$102,890
(CDBG)

$70,330
(CDBG)
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
1,250 Persons Assisted
(Domestic Violence Advocate)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
750 Persons Assisted
(Senior Center Program)

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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 Priority Community Services 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Priority
Community
Services

$60,800
(CDBG)

$50,00
(CDBG)

$93,535
(CDBG)

$93,530
(CDBG)

$119,665
(CDBG)
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
17,500 Persons Assisted
(Church of the Redeemer Food
Bank)

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
250 Persons Assisted
(Recreation Subsidies Program)

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

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

Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit –
1,500 Persons Assisted
(Graffiti Removal Program)

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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Preserve Community and Public
Facilities 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
Census
Tracts
Priority
Community
and Public
Facilities

$942,072
(CDBG)
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
5,000 Persons Assisted
(Various TBD Public Facilities)
7 Provide Needed Infrastructure
Improvements 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
Census
Tracts
Priority
Infrastructure
Needs

$800,000
(CDBG)
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
5,000 Persons Assisted
(Various TBD Public
Infrastructure Projects)
8 Planning for Housing and
Community Development 2025 2029 Other N/A
Priority Other
Housing and
Community
Development
Needs
$249,811.36
(HOME)

$850,026
(CDBG)
N/A
(HOME Program Administration;
CDBG Program Administration;
Fair Housing Services)
Table 44 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will sustain and strengthen neighborhoods by eliminating unsafe conditions and blight while improving the quality of life of residents within the community.

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2 Goal Name Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Goal Description To the extent possible, based upon the availability of funds and a project’s viability, HOME funds will be used to assist affordable housing developers in the acquisition, construction and/or rehabilitation of low -income rental and/or owner housing units, and in the provision of tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA).
3 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Goal Description Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service providers. 4 Goal Name Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal Description Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to special needs service providers. 5 Goal Name Using CDBG public service funds, the City will allocate funds to special needs service providers.

Goal Description Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various social service agencies for programs for youth, fair housin g, anti- crime, and general public services. Services must benefit at least 51 percent low/mod persons. 6 Goal Name Preserve Community and Public Facilities
Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public facilities and parks. 7 Goal Name Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements
Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public infrastructure. 8 Goal Name Planning for Housing and Community Development 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 projects, (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 o f the CAPER. Up to 20% of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 10% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)

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The City anticipates creating 10 housing units for low-income families during the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period. HOME-assisted units shall meet the requirements of 24 CFR 92.254. The City may use CDBG or HOME funds to acquire, develop or subsidize the purchase of housing units for homeownership as defined in the HOME program regulations at 24 CFR 92.254.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
Not applicable. BPHA does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
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 engagement. 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 resident advisory board.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? BPHA is designated as a Substandard Public Housing Agency.

Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
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.

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Barries to affordable housing have been noted in section MA-40 of this Consolidated Plan. Barriers included in that section are outlined below.
• Zoning regulations impact on multifamily unit developments • Impact of lengthy permitting procedures on developer investments • Local Los Angeles County Measures
• Affordability concerns stemming from Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) and Assembly Bill 1033 (AB 1033) • Extensive environmental review for new developments required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which can delay housing projects.

Significant public housing policy changes may negatively impact local affordable housing development and residential investment. To mitigate against negative public housing policy impacts, 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. This strategy can help increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Addressing barriers to affordable housing will require ongoing collaboration between local, regional, and state entities to create a more supportive environment for affordable housing development. To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, 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 affordable housing, to facilitate affordable housing development. This strategy can help increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
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.

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to 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 addresses and supplements the existing gaps in the region’s homeless services system, with a focus on connecting hard-to-reach persons experiencing homelessness to health services and housing.

The services will include:
• Street Outreach
• Housing Navigation
• Mental Health Support
• Case Management
• Homeless Prevention and Problem Solving
• Supportive Services
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

The City has developed two tiny home communities in the City. Esperanza Villa assists 25 homeless individuals with three months of housing and supportive services to prepare them for more permanent housing. The second community, Serenity Homes, has 16 larger units to accommodate households up to three persons and offers six months of housing and supportive services. Case management, job training, mental health, substance abuse, food, and other services necessary to stabilize and prepare tenants for permanent housing are also available.

The establishment of transitional and supportive housing, as outlined in the City’s Housing Element, is a crucial step in addressing homelessness and providing necessary support services to vulnerable individuals and families in Baldwin Park. Initiatives like Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes contribute to the overall well-being and stability of individuals experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park by offering a supportive environment and access to critical resources. Additionally, funding vital services like emergency rental assistance, transitional housing, and winter shelter assistance play a crucial role in preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and families during times of crisis. Through partnerships with key organizations the City can extend its reach and maximize its impact by addressing the complex issue of homelessness in Baldwin Park.

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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 period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City supports the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, which provides transitional housing, counseling and case management to families at risk 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 Regional 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.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs.

An individual or family is at-risk of becoming homeless if they experience extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and have no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing.

Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, drug dependency, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.

The CoC coordinates with state and local agencies, and privately-funded institutions 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. Furthermore, 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

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homelessness. Baldwin Park strives to prevent homelessness in populations vulnerable or at risk of homelessness using CDBG and HOME funds that offer housing vouchers, food programs, legal advocacy, and counseling services.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.

Lead-based paint abatement is part of the Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected, and are 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 consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspect 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 include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? The actions listed above will promote greater awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint to children and will also address unsafe housing conditions in pre-1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City of Baldwin Park Residential Rehabilitation Program procedures require the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Any unit receiving assistance through the program that was built prior to January 1, 1978 is tested for lead-based paint. If lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families.

The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this 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 activities that preserve and enhance neighborhood aesthetics and improve infrastructure to benefit low-and moderate-income residents of Baldwin Park. • 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 public service funds.

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. In California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidies 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.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan.

As housing costs continue to rise, rental costs in the City are currently out of reach for many individuals and families. National funding limitations on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long application wait lists for both conventional public housing and publicly assisted affordable housing limit the number of families in poverty that can benefit from these housing opportunities or programs.

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The goals of this Strategic Plan are aligned to benefit low- and moderate-income residents and reduce the number of poverty-level families. The City has included an Affordable Housing Preservation goal as part of this Consolidated Plan. To address this affordable housing goal the City will fund activities targeted to families who own their residence but lack the resources to address emergency repairs or maintain the property in compliance with City codes and standards. Addressing substandard or emergency housing conditions allows low- and moderate-income families to maintain housing stability while also guaranteeing that all economic segments of the community live in decent housing.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.

To ensure that CDBG and HOME funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City provides technical assistance to all subrecipients at the beginning of each program year and monitors subrecipients throughout the program year.

Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the City provides an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) workshop to review the City’s Annual Action Plan goals, program requirements, and available resources with potential applicants. After the approval of the Annual Action Plan, a mandatory subrecipient workshop is held to review program regulations in detail, provide useful forms and resources for documenting compliance, and to review the City’s compliance procedures and requirements. Individualized technical assistance is also provided on an as-needed basis throughout the program year.

Activity Monitoring
The monitoring of programmed activities begins with a detailed review of all received applications to determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective, and conformance with a Plan goal. This process also includes a review the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of the intended beneficiaries, and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable. Application requirements include submission of financial audit or other related financial documents to determine the applicant’s capacity and note any findings or concerns that may impact an applicant’s ability to carry out their proposed program. Eligible applications are then considered for funding.

Once funded, desk monitoring includes ongoing review of required quarterly performance reports.

For CDBG public service activities, on-site monitoring is conducted once every two (2) years, or more frequently as needed to ensure compliance. These reviews include both a fiscal and programmatic review of the subrecipient’s activities. The reviews determine if the subrecipient is complying with the program regulations and City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non-compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized

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technical assistance is provided, as noted above, if compliance concerns are identified. For HOME funded activities, annual monitoring is undertaken to ensure that for renter occupied units, household income, rents and utility allowances comply with applicable limits pursuant to affordability covenant.

For ownership units, annual monitoring of occupancy is conducted throughout the affordability period.

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Annual Action Plan (FY 2025-2026)
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 2025/26:

CDBG Entitlement Funds: The City will receive $850,026 in CDBG entitlement funds for the FY 2025/26. Additionally, the City anticipates $342,305 in prior year carryover funds that are available for programming in FY 2025/26, for a total of $1,192,331 These funds will be utilized for public services, code enforcement, fair housing services, and CDBG administration. 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: The City anticipates that it will receive an estimated $247,964.72 in HOME entitlement funds for the FY 2025/26.

Additionally, the City anticipates $2,861,186 in prior year carryover funds and $125,859 in Program income that are available for programming in FY 2025/26, for a total of $3,235,009.85. Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs associated with the HOME program, including planning, reporting, monitoring, and IDIS setup and maintenance. Available prior year program income has been receipted from which 10% will be allocated to the 2025/26 HOME Program Administration activity. This includes $7,671.30 from FY 2018/19, $3,801.53 from FY 2019/20, $11,281.73 from FY 2020/21, $11,485.85 from FY 2021/22, $10,236.91 from FY 2022/23, and $81,381.68 from FY 2024/25, for a total additional allocation of $125,829.00. These additional HOME Admin funds will be used for staff salaries and benefits, consultant costs, and project delivery costs associated with administering the City’s HOME program.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
Acquisition, Admin &
Planning, Economic
Development, Housing,
Public Improvements,
Public Services
$850,026 $0.00 $342,305 $1,192,331 $3,400,104
A formula-based program that
annually allocates funds to
metropolitan cities, urban
counties, and states for a wide
range of eligible housing and
community development
activities.

HOME Public -
Federal
Acquisition,
Homebuyer Assistance,
Homeowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental New
Construction
Multifamily Rental
Rehab
New Construction for
Ownership
TBRA
$247,964.72 $191,859 $2,861,186.13 $3,235,009.85 $991,857.68 A HUD formula-based program
that annually allocates funds
to support affordable housing
programs.

Table 45 - 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

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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 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.

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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 is continually being sought for development. One such property located at 13167 Garvey Street was purchased in September 2021 by the City. The City utilized the property for the development of affordable housing for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 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.

Discussion
No additional discussion.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low- and
Moderate-
Income
Areas
Neighborhood
Services,
Community
Facilities

$150,000
(CDBG)

$744,823
(CDBG)
Housing Code Enforcement/
Foreclosed Property Care –
800 Housing Units
(Community Enhancement
Program/Code Enforcement)

Rental Units Rehabilitated
12 Housing Units
(McNeill Manor Modernization
and Rehabilitation Project)

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2 Public Services
for LMI
Residents
2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide

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

$7,000
(CDBG)

$8,000
(CDBG)

$20,707
(CDBG)

$15,000
(CDBG)

$25,218
(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
60 Persons Assisted
(Recreation Subsidy Program)

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)

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3 Special Needs
Services 2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Public Services for
Residents with
Special Needs

$20,578
(CDBG)

$21,000
(CDBG)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit
250 Persons Assisted
(Domestic Violence Advocate)

Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit
250 Persons Assisted
(Senior Center Program)
4 Homelessness
Prevention 2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Prevent and
Eliminate
Homelessness

$10,000
(CDBG)

Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit
300 Persons Assisted
(East SGV Coalition for the
Homeless)
5 Preserve
Existing and
Create New
Affordable
Housing
2025 2026 Affordable
Housing Citywide Priority Housing
Needs
$3,150,454.38
(HOME)
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
25 Persons Assisted
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
15 Persons Assisted
6 Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Needs
2025 2026 Other:

Administration N/A
Other Housing and
Community
Development Needs
$150,655.47
(HOME)

$170,005
(CDBG)
N/A
(HOME Program Administration;
CDBG Program Administration;
Fair Housing Services)

Table 46 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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1 Goal Name Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Using CDBG funds, the City will sustain and strengthen neighborhoods by eliminating unsafe conditions and blight while improving the quality of life of residents within the community. 2 Goal Name Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal
Description
Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to special needs service providers. 3 Goal Name Using CDBG public service funds, the City will allocate funds to special needs service providers.

Goal
Description
Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various social service agencies for programs for youth, fair housing, anti-crime, and general public services. Services must benefit at least 51 percent low/mod persons. 4 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Goal
Description
Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service providers. 5 Goal Name Planning for Housing and Community Development 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 projects, (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.

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Projects
Introduction
The City plans to undertake the CDBG and Home funded activities noted in the section below during the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to address the community needs identified in its most recent Consolidated Plan.

With an expected CDBG allocation of $850,026, the City is allowed to allocate up to 15% of its allocation, or $127,503, to public services. The FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate a maximum 15% in public services towards the following activities: Church of the Redeemer ($7,000); BPPD Pride Platoon ($20,707); Youth Employment Program ($15,000); Graffiti Removal ($25,218); Recreation Subsidy Program ($8,000); Domestic Violence Advocate ($20,578); Senior Center Program ($21,000) and East SGV Coalition for the Homeless ($10,000). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20%, or $170,005, for CDBG administration activities. The City has allocated $162,505 for CDBG Administration and $7,500 to the Housing Rights Center, for a total of $170,005 to be allocated in FY 2025-26.

Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs associated with the HOME program, including planning, reporting, monitoring, and IDIS setup and maintenance. Additionally, available prior year program income has been receipted from which 10% will be allocated to the 2025/26 HOME Program Administration activity. This includes $7,671.30 from FY 2018/19, $3,801.53 from FY 2019/20, $11,281.73 from FY 2020/21, $11,485.85 from FY 2021/22, $10,236.91 from FY 2022/23, and $81,381.68 from FY 2024/25, for a total additional allocation of $125,829.00. These additional HOME Admin funds will be used for staff salaries and benefits, consultant costs, and project delivery costs associated with administering the City’s HOME program.

Projects
Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Community Enhancement
/Code Enforcement
Community
Enhancement
Target Area
Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
Priority Housing
Needs
CDBG:
$150,000

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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
McNeill Manor Modernization
and Rehabilitation Project
Citywide Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
Priority Housing
Needs
CDBG:
$744,823
Church of the Redeemer Food
Bank

Citywide Provide Needed
Community
Services to
Low/Mod
Persons
Priority
Community
Services
CDBG:
$7,000
BPPD Pride Platoon Citywide Provide Needed
Community
Services to
Low/Mod
Persons
Priority
Community
Services
CDBG:
$20,707
Youth Employment Program Citywide Provide Needed
Community
Services to
Low/Mod
Persons
Priority
Community
Services
CDBG:
$15,000
Graffiti Removal Program Low- and
Moderate-
Income Areas
Provide Needed
Community
Services to
Low/Mod
Persons
Priority
Community
Services
CDBG:
$25,218
Recreation Subsidy Program Citywide Provide Needed
Community
Services to
Low/Mod
Persons
Priority
Community
Services
CDBG:
$8,000
Domestic Violence Advocate Citywide Support Agencies
that Assist
Special Needs
Populations
Priority Special
Needs
Population
CDBG:
$20,578

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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Senior Center Program Citywide Support Agencies
that Assist
Special Needs
Populations
Priority Special
Needs
Populations
CDBG:
$21,000
East San Gabriel Valley
Coalition for the Homeless
Citywide Support Efforts
to Address
Homelessness
Priority
Homeless
Needs
CDBG:
$10,000
Housing Rights Center Citywide Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Ensure Equal
Access to
Housing
Opportunities
CDBG:
$7,500
CDBG Program Administration Citywide Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Priority Other
Housing and
Community
Development
Needs
CDBG:
$162,505
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Citywide Preserve Existing and Create New
Affordable
Housing
Priority Housing
Needs
HOME:
$657,437.18
Residential Rehabilitation
Citywide
Preserve Existing
and Create New
Affordable
Housing
Priority Housing
Needs
HOME:
$1,184,721.77
Affordable Housing
Development
Citywide Preserve Existing
and Create New
Affordable
Housing
Priority Housing
Needs
HOME:
$1,308,195.43
HOME Program Administration Citywide Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Priority Other
Housing and
Community
HOME:
$150,655.47

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Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs
Addressed
Funding
Requested
Development
Needs
Table 8 – Project Information

Table 47 – Project Information

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

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

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1 Project Name Community Enhancement Program/Code Enforcement Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs
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, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
800 Household Housing Units
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 Patritti 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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2 Project Name McNeill Manor Modernization and Rehabilitation Project Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs
Funding CDBG: $744,823
Description
McNeill Manor is a senior housing community consisting of 12 one-bedroom apartments, each featuring a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. This project will fund significant interior and exterior upgrades to enhance the property’s functionality and appeal. Planned improvements include:
• Replacing worn carpet and flooring with durable vinyl planks • Removing and replacing outdated kitchen and bathroom cabinets • Interior and exterior painting
• Landscaping and hardscaping enhancements
• Upgrading lighting fixtures in individual units, common areas, and the parking lot • Modernizing the community laundry room
These renovations aim to improve comfort, accessibility, and quality of life for residents while revitalizing the property’s overall aesthetic and infrastructure.

Target Date June 30, 2027
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
12 Households
Location Description 14317 E. Morgan Street, Baldwin Park, CA, 91706 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 LMI Residents
Needs Addressed Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents Funding CDBG: $7,000
Description
The Redeemer Food Program has been assisting the needs of low-income individuals and families in the community of Baldwin Park for nearly 30 years providing food baskets monthly 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.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
3,500 Persons Assisted
Location Description 3739 Monterey Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
4 Project Name BPPD Pride Platoon
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services for LMI Residents
Needs Addressed Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents

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Funding CDBG: $20,707
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 behavior such as truancy, incorrigibility, minor law offenses, etc. may be considered for the program
Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
40 Persons Assisted

Location Description 4403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
5 Project Name Youth Employment Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services for LMI Residents
Needs Addressed Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents Funding CDBG: $15,000

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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.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
20 Persons Assisted
Location Description 4403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
6 Project Name Graffiti Removal Program
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals Supported Public Services for LMI Residents
Needs Addressed Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents Funding CDBG: $25,218

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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 Walnut Creek Nature Park.

Additionally, the Graffiti Removal Program will provide abatement services in low-and moderate-income areas alongside code enforcement activities. In FY 2024-25, approximately 250,000 square feet of graffiti from public and personal property (buildings, fences, etc.) will be removed
Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
300 Persons Assisted

Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
7 Project Name Recreation Subsidy Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services for LMI Residents
Needs Addressed Provide Public Services for Low Income Residents Funding CDBG: $8,000

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Description
The Recreation Subsidy Program provides children of low- to moderate- income families in the community with a subsidy that will allow them to participate in organized youth programs, educational classes, and seasonal camps. The Recreation Subsidy Program is instrumental in providing children with an opportunity to receive positive recreational experiences in a safe space, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
60 Persons Assisted
Location Description 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., 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

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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.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
250 Persons Assisted
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
9 Project Name Senior Center Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Special Needs Services
Needs Addressed Public Services for Residents with Special Needs Funding CDBG: $21,000

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Description
Funding will support comprehensive supervision for the daily operations of the Julia McNeil Senior Center. The Senior Center plays a vital role in the daily lives of seniors, providing opportunities for socialization through activities and programs that prevent cognitive decline, promote healthy behaviors, and foster relationships and communication skills. Programs and services offered include fitness, music, art and craft classes, educational workshops, informative health and wellness workshops, and recreational games to promote physical and mental well-being, and excursions. Access to essential social services include support groups, case management services, and assistance with referrals to community services.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
250 Persons Assisted
Location Description 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
10 Project Name East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention
Needs Addressed Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $10,000

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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 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.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
300 Persons Assisted
Location Description 1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 Planned Activities Same as description.
11 Project Name Housing Rights Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Other – Administration
Needs Addressed Other – Administration
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description The Housing Rights Center provides comprehensive fair housing services that includes discrimination complaint investigation and landlord/tenant counseling.

Target Date June 30, 2026

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Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
100 Persons Assisted
Location Description 3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Planned Activities Same as description.
12 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $162,505
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, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Not Applicable

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Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
12 Project Name HOME Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding HOME: $150,625.47
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, and 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, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Not Applicable
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
13 Project Name Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Not Applicable

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Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs
Funding HOME: $657,437.18
Description The City will develop a tenant based rental assistance program to help households afford the housing costs of market-rate units. The program specifics details are still in development.

Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
25 Households Assisted
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
14 Project Name Residential Rehabilitation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs
Funding HOME: $1,184,721.77
Description This program provides deferred loans or grants to qualified homeowners for rehab on their properties.

Target Date June 30, 2027

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Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
15 Households
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.
15 Project Name Affordable Housing Development
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs
Funding HOME: $1,308,195.43
Description To maintain affordable housing in the City, these funds will be used towards an affordable housing developments project to be determined.

Target Date June 30, 2030
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
TBD
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Planned Activities Same as description.

Project Name HOME Program Administration

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16 Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding HOME: $150,655.47
Description
The City may use up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation for the overall administration of the HOME Program. The total administration funding is made up of a combination of Program Income receipted and 10 percent of its annual allocation as specified below:
10% Program Income Receipt Amounts
• FY 2018-19: $7,671.30
• FY 2019-20: $3,801.53
• FY 2020-21: $11,281.73
• FY 2021-22: $11,485.85
• FY 2022-23: $10,236.91
• FY 2024-25: $81,381.68
• Total Program Income Receipted to be Converted to Admin: $125,859

10% Annual Allocation
• FY 2024-25: $24,796.47
Target Date June 30, 2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Not Applicable
Location Description 14403 Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

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Planned Activities Same as description.

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Consolidated Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
BALDWIN PARK 173

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 Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 96%
Low- and Moderate-Income Areas 1%
Community Enhancement Target Area 3%
Table 48 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Discussion

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Consolidated Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
BALDWIN PARK 174

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City plans to utilize all applicable and available funding, including City, County, State, or Federal to meet the affordable housing needs of the community. The City previously made an investment in the three affordable housing projects which they are focusing on carrying out now to support the previously programmed activities and goals.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 49 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 50 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion
The City has three affordable housing projects in progress that were approved in Annual Action Plans that were part of the previous Consolidated Plan cycle. One of those projects included HOME fund investments with local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, to develop homeownership opportunities in Baldwin Park. In 2023 the Baldwin Park City Council also 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 second project in progress is with a partnership with the Cesar Chavez Foundation whom the City awarded funds to develop approximately 51 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.

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With the third project the City is partnering with the Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) who received $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.

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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 intends to achieve this by continuing to administer the Section 8 tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, providing rental assistance to eligible families. The 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 are also available in person to provide quality informative customer service to all program 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. 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.

The BPHA actively encourages resident engagement through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. BPHA implements 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 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

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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 for the City. As part of its efforts 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), along with their member organizations working to combat homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.

The City intends 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 moderate-income residents. 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.

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to 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 addresses and supplements the existing gaps in the region’s homeless services system, with a focus on connecting hard-to-reach persons experiencing homelessness to health services and housing.

The services will include:
• Street Outreach
• Housing Navigation
• Mental Health Support
• Case Management
• Homeless Prevention and Problem Solving
• Supportive Services
As part of the FY 2025-26, the City will continue to allocate funds to of organizations such as the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Church of the Redeemer Food Bank as their services are 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

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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 City has developed two tiny home communities in the City. Esperanza Villa assists 25 homeless individuals with three months of housing and supportive services to prepare them for more permanent housing. The second community, Serenity Homes, has 16 larger units to accommodate households up to three persons and offers six months of housing and supportive services. Case management, job training, mental health, substance abuse, food, and other services necessary to stabilize and prepare tenants for permanent housing are also available.

The establishment of transitional and supportive housing, as outlined in the City’s Housing Element, is a crucial step in addressing homelessness and providing necessary support services to vulnerable individuals and families in Baldwin Park. Initiatives like Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes contribute to the overall well-being and stability of individuals experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park by offering a supportive environment and access to critical resources. Additionally, funding vital services like emergency rental assistance, transitional housing, and winter shelter assistance play a crucial role in preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and families during times of crisis. Through partnerships with key organizations the City can extend its reach and maximize its impact by addressing the complex issue of homelessness in Baldwin Park. For FY 2025-26 the City intends to continue funding key partners like the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless who serve as a lifeline for many in the community.
• 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 period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City supports the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, which provides transitional housing, counseling and case management to families at risk 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.
• Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged

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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 institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

An individual or family is at-risk of becoming homeless if they experience extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and have no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing.

Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, drug dependency, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.

The CoC coordinates with state and local agencies, and privately-funded institutions 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. Furthermore, the CoC supports pre-release planning for persons leaving state prisons and state mental health hospitals to prevent the release of persons to homelessness. Lastly, efforts are underway to improve resources to help youth aging out of foster care to transition to independence and to prevent them from falling into homelessness. Baldwin Park strives to prevent homelessness in populations vulnerable or at risk of homelessness using CDBG and HOME funds that offer housing vouchers, food programs, legal advocacy, and counseling services.

Discussion
No additional discussion.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
Baldwin Park has found that the typical barriers to affordable housing can include the following:
• Housing Affordability: High housing costs relative to household incomes make it difficult for many residents to afford suitable housing. Limited affordable housing options exacerbate this issue, leading to housing insecurity and homelessness.
• 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. • 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. • 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.
• 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.
• 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. • 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. • 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.

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.

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Actions 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, an d policies affecting the return on residential investment.

During its 2021-2029 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 actively engages with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of future affordable housing and to ensure 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 policies identified below and outlined in detail 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:
• Program H1-2. Preservation of At-Risk Rental Housing
• Program H2-2. Affordable Housing Partners, Funding, and Resources • Program H2-3. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program • Program H3-1. Adequate Sites
• Program H3-3 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Program H3-5. Replacement of Units on Sites
• Program H3-6. AB 1397 Reuse of Sites
• Program H3-8. Hotel/Motel Conversions
• Program H4-2. Lot Consolidation
• Program H4-4. Zoning Code Update
• Program H4-5. Density Bonus and Development Incentives • Program H4-6. Expedite Project Review and Permitting Procedures • Program H4.7. Supportive and Transitional Housing
• Program H4-8. Nongovernmental Constraints
Discussion
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The City remains committed to investing 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 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. These efforts and strategies are noted below. • 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 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.

The City has a partnership with San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity that was made possible through an expansion plan and is not currently funded with the City’s CDBG or HOME funds. Activities included in the expansion plan are identified in the list below.
• Acquisition and rehabilitation activities
• Construction of four Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Owner-occupied rehabilitation program
• Construction of 12 attached 3-bedroom affordable town homes (12779 Torch Street) • Construction of 16 attached affordable homes (4288 Stewart Avenue) Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.

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Lead-based paint abatement is part of the Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected, and are 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 consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspect 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 include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families.

The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this 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 activities that preserve and enhance neighborhood aesthetics and improve infrastructure to benefit low-and moderate-income residents of Baldwin Park. • 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 public service funds.

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. In California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidies 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.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure.

The institutional delivery system in Baldwin Park is highly functioning and collaborative between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non-profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City. 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. 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. The Housing Division and the Public Works Department will work together with contractors to implement public facility improvement projects.

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 between the cities of Baldwin Park, El Monte.

The City will also continue its partnership with the San Gabriel Council of Governments (SGVCOG), the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA), and other San Gabriel Valley cities, to implement the Services to Supplement Existing Homeless Services Program which offers street outreach, housing navigation, mental health support, case management, homeless prevention and problem solving, and supportive services.

Discussion
No additional discussion.

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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 (2025-26) begins July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2026.

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

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 0

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. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

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 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 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 and moderate income. 100.00%

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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 new program year (2025-26) begins July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2026.

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 made available in FY 2025-26 with HUD entitlement funds, 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. The 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 previous response.

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 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 general refinancing 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 new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both.
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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.

4. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Not applicable

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Not applicable

6. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR

92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR

5.105(a). Not applicable

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Citizen Participation Plan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

City of Baldwin Park
Housing Department
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
626-960-4011

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Table of Contents

I. About this Document .......................................................................................................................................... 1 II. Encouragement of Citizen Participation ............................................................................................................. 1 III. Citizen Participation Plan ............................................................................................................................... 2 A. Plan Development .......................................................................................................................................... 2 B. Amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan ............................................................................................... 3 IV . Five-Year Consolidated Plan .......................................................................................................................... 4 A. Plan Development .......................................................................................................................................... 4 B. Amendments to the Consolidated Plan ........................................................................................................... 6 V. Annual Action Plan ............................................................................................................................................. 6 A. Plan Development .......................................................................................................................................... 7 B. Amendments to the Annual Action Plan ........................................................................................................ 8 VI. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) .......................................................... 10 A. Plan Development ........................................................................................................................................ 10 VII. Analysis of Impediments (AI) or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) ........................................................ 10 A. Plan Development ........................................................................................................................................ 11 VIII. Public Hearings, Notification, and Access ................................................................................................... 11 A. Public Hearings ............................................................................................................................................ 11 B. Documents for Public Review ...................................................................................................................... 12 C. Access to Meetings ....................................................................................................................................... 13 D. Access to Consolidated Plan Documents and Records ................................................................................. 13 IX. Technical Assistance ..................................................................................................................................... 14 X. Comments and Complaints ............................................................................................................................... 14 A. Comments .................................................................................................................................................... 15 B. Complaints ................................................................................................................................................... 15 XI. Language Access .......................................................................................................................................... 15 XII. Appeals ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 XIII. CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) ....................................................................................................... 16 XIV . Anti-Displacement and Relocation............................................................................................................... 17 A. Background .................................................................................................................................................. 17 B. What is Displacement? ................................................................................................................................. 17 C. What is a Displaced Person? ........................................................................................................................ 18 D. Persons Not Eligible for Assistance ............................................................................................................. 18 E. Minimizing Displacement ............................................................................................................................ 19 F. Anti-Displacement Policy ............................................................................................................................ 19 G. Displacement Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 20 H. One-For-One Replacement Dwelling Units ................................................................................................. 20 I. Decent, Safe and Sanitary Dwelling ............................................................................................................. 21 XV . Real Property Policies .................................................................................................................................. 22 A. Use of Real Property .................................................................................................................................... 22 B. Real Property Acquisition ............................................................................................................................ 22 C. What is Real Property Acquisition? ............................................................................................................. 22 D. Eligible Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 23 E. 5. Environmental Review Process (24 CFR Part 58) ................................................................................... 23

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I. About this Document
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations found at 24 CFR 91.105, this Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the City of Baldwin Park’s policies and procedures for providing citizens and other interested parties with opportunities to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.

The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The objective of the HOME program is to create and preserve affordable housing for low-income households.

As a recipient of CDBG and HOME funds, the City is required to produce the following Consolidated Plan Documents:

1. Citizen Participation Plan – the City’s policies and procedures for community participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CDBG and HOME programs.

2. Consolidated Plan – a five -year plan that documents the City of Baldwin Park’s housing and community development needs, outlines strategies to address those needs, and identifies proposed program accomplishments.

3. Annual Action Plan – an annual plan that describes specific CDBG and HOME projects and activities that will be undertaken over the course of the program year, which runs from July 1 to June 30.

4. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – an annual report that evaluates the City’s accomplishments and use of CDBG and HOME funds.

II. Encouragement of Citizen Participation

The City of Baldwin Park provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development of the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER. The City encourages participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those living in slum and blighted areas (if any such areas are formally designated) and in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods1. The City is also committed to take appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its citizens, including minorities and non -English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.

The City will make a concerted effort to notify and encourage the participation of key stakeholders in the development or amendment of any of the Consolidated Plan documents through mailings (including electronic mailings), online postings and public notices in the newspaper, as required and appropriate. Key stakeholders may include any of the entities listed below.

• Citizens
• Continuum of Care organizations
• Businesses

1 Predominately low- and moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as those in which a minimum of 51% of the residents have incomes at or below 80% of area median income, as determined with HUD-supplied data.

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• Developers
• Nonprofit organizations
• Philanthropic organizations
• Community-based and faith-based organizations
• Broadband internet service providers, organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide • Agencies whose primary responsibilities include the management of flood prone areas, public land or water resources
• Emergency management agencies
• State and local health service providers
• Social service providers
• Fair housing organizations
• State and local governments
• Public housing agencies
• Affordable housing developers

The City may also explore alternative public involvement techniques and quantitative ways to measure efforts that encourage citizen participation in a shared vision for change in communities and neighborhoods, and the review of program performance as direc ted by the Housing Manager. All communication, public comments, and complaints concerning the Citizen Participation Plan and the Consolidated Plan Documents should be directed to:

Housing Manager
Community Development Department – Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park,
CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 Ext. 496

The HUD requirements for citizen participation do not restrict the responsibility or authority of the City of Baldwin Park to develop and execute the Consolidated Plan Documents, but rather facilitate citizen access to, and engagement with, the CDBG and HOME programs.

III. Citizen Participation Plan

The Citizen Participation Plan outlines the City’s policies and procedures for public engagement in the Consolidated Plan process and documentation preparation, and the use of CDBG and HOME funds. The Citizen Participation Plan provides the method and process by which the City will encourage citizen participation in the development of its Consolidated Plan and related documents. Through this plan, citizens will be afforded the opportunity to provide input regarding housing and community development needs, issues and problems affecting low -and moderate-income persons, the development of strategies, project selections and funding distributions. The Citizen Participation Plan was developed as requ ired under 24 CFR 91.105.

A. Plan Development

The City’s Citizen Participation Plan development procedures are outlined below.

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a) Plan Review and Comment Period

The draft Citizen Participation Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30-day period.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the Citizen Participation Plan prior to submission to HUD.

b) Public Hearing

The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to accept oral and written communications and public comments on the draft Citizen Participation Plan. The City Council may approve or reject the Citizen Participation Plan.

c) Submittal to HUD

The Citizen Participation Plan shall be approved as a stand-alone document. The City shall submit to HUD the approved document, a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 30-day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD.

B. Amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan

The City shall amend the Citizen Participation Plan using the following procedures, as needed:

a) Amendment Considerations

The City shall amend the Citizen Participation Plan, as necessary, to ensure adequate citizen engagement and participation, and maintain compliance with HUD regulations.

b) Plan Review and Comment Period

When changes are made to the plan the amended Citizen Participation Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30 -day period. Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined later in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access. Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period.

A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the amended Citizen Participation Plan prior to submission to HUD.

Minor edits to the Citizen Participation Plan, such as updating contact information or technical details about schedules and publications, will not constitute a “Substantial Amendment”, and

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therefore, will not be released for public review and comment. Copies will be made available following the process described in Section G of this document.

c) Public Hearing

The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to review and accept public comments on the draft amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.

d) Submittal to HUD

A copy of the Amended Citizen Participation Plan, including a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses and proof of compliance with the minimum 30 -day public review and comment period requ irement shall be submitted to HUD for their records. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD as applicable.

IV. Five-Year Consolidated Plan

HUD requires that the City prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan outlines and assesses community and housing needs, resources, priorities, strate gies, and the proposed activities be undertaken that will benefit low and moderate income persons.

A. Plan Development

The City encourages the participation of residents and stakeholders in the development of the Consolidated Plan. The City shall follow the following procedure to prepare and adopt the Consolidated Plan:

a) Plan Considerations

When preparing the Consolidated Plan describing the City’s homeless strategy and the resources available to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their famili es, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness, the City will make concerted efforts to consult with:
• The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the designated Continuum of Care (CoC);
• Public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, victim services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families; homeless individuals and families, including homeless veterans; youth; and/or other persons with special needs;
• Publicly funded institutions and systems of care that may discharge persons into homelessness (such as health -care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and

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• Business and civic leaders.

When preparing the portion of the Consolidated Plan concerning lead-based paint hazards, the City may consult with state or local health and child welfare agencies and examine existing data related to lead-based paint hazards and poisonings, including health department data on the addresses of housing units in which children have been identified as lead poisoned.

The City may also consult with adjacent units of general local government, including local government agencies with metropolitan -wide planning responsibilities, particularly for problems and solutions that go beyond the City’s jurisdiction.

The City will consult with the Los Angeles County Development Authority and the Baldwin Park Housing Authority concerning consideration of public housing needs and planned programs and activities.

If the City becomes eligible to receive Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds, the City will consult with the Continuum of Care to determine how to allocate its ESG grant for eligible activities, develop performance standards, evaluate project outcomes, and developing policies and procedures for the operation and administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

A variety of mechanisms may be utilized to solicit input from these persons/service providers/agencies. These include interviews, focus groups, surveys, consultation and community workshops.

b) Plan Review and Comment Period

The draft Consolidated Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30 -day period.

Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined la ter in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the Consolidated Plan prior to submission to HUD.

c) Public Hearing

The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to accept oral and written communications and public comments on the draft Consolidated Plan.

d) Submittal to HUD

The City shall submit to HUD the approved Consolidated Plan, a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 30-day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD. The

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Consolidated Plan will be submitted to HUD 45 days before the program year pursuant to regulations, unless otherwise designated by HUD.

B. Amendments to the Consolidated Plan

The City shall follow the following procedure to complete substantial and minor amendments to the Consolidated Plan, as needed:

a) Amendment Considerations

The City shall substantially amend the Consolidated Plan if a “substantial change” is proposed by City staff or the City Council. A “substantial change” is when a Strategic Plan goal is either added or removed from the Consolidated Plan. This change shall trigger a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan and require additional public notice and public hearing requirements.

The City may make minor changes to the Consolidated Plan, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment as described above. Changes to numeric accomplishment goals within an existing Strategic Plan goal shall not constitute a substantial amendment. Minor changes to the Consolidated Plan will not require public review or a public hearing.

b) Public Review and Comment

The amended draft Consolidated Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30-day period.

Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined la ter in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the Consolidated Plan prior to submission to HUD.

c) Public Hearing

The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to accept oral and written communications and public comments on the draft Consolidated Plan.

d) Submittal to HUD

The City shall submit to HUD the approved Consolidated Plan, a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 30-day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD.

V. Annual Action Plan

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The Annual Action Plan outlines the specific steps that will be taken during the year to address both the community development and housing priorities and goals as adopted in the City’s approved Five- Year Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan identifies how the City’s CDBG and HOME funds will be utilized to provide programs and projects that benefit low and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

A. Plan Development

The City’s procedures for preparing and adopting the Annual Action Plan include:

a) Plan Considerations

In addition to local residents, the City will make concerted efforts so that public (including City Departments) and private agencies that provide the following services will be consulted in the development of the Annual Action Plan:
• Health Services Providers
• Social Services for: Children, Elderly, Disabled, Homeless, Persons With AIDS • State and Local Health Agencies
• Adjacent Local Governments
• Economic Development Interests
• Los Angeles County Development Authority
• Baldwin Park Housing Authority

b) Plan Review and Comment

The draft Annual Action Plan incorporating the City's proposed uses of CDBG and HOME funds shall be made available for public review for a 30-day period. Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined la ter in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the Annual Action Plan prior to submission to HUD.

c) Public Hearings

Two public hearings shall be conducted at two different stages of the program year. Together, the hearings shall address housing and community development needs, development of proposed activities, and a review of program performance.

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The first public hearing shall be conducted prior to the publication of the draft Annual Action Plan for the purpose of obtaining residents' feedback on community needs, to respond to proposals, and ask questions.

The second public hearing shall be conducted to accept public comments and adopt Annual Action Plan. The City Council shall approve or reject the Annual Action Plan and authorize its submission to HUD.

d) Submittal to HUD

The City shall submit to HUD the approved Annual Action Plan, a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 30-day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD. The Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD 45 days before the program year pursuant to regulations, unless otherwise designated by HUD.

B. Amendments to the Annual Action Plan

The City shall implement the following procedure to complete substantial and minor amendments to the Annual Action Plan, as needed:

a) Amendment Considerations

The City shall substantially amend the Annual Action Plan if a “substantial change” is proposed by City staff or the City Council. A substantial change shall trigger a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan and shall require additional public notice and public hearing requirements. Any of the following actions is considered a “substantial change” and therefore would trig ger a substantial amendment.
• Addition of a new activity not previously identified in the Annual Action Plan, without regard to funding source;
• Cancellation of an existing activity identified in the Annual Action Plan; without regard to funding source;
• A change in the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity; or, • Changes in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another eligible activity meeting the following thresholds:

Activity
Budget
Threshold*
Net Increase or
Decrease
Trigger for
Substantial
Amendment
Minor
Amendment
< $250,000 Net Increase > $250,000 ≤ $250,000

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Net Decrease
= 100% of the
activity allocation
< 100% of the
activity allocation
≥ $250,000
Net Increase
> 100% of the
activity allocation
≤ 100% of the
activity allocation
Net Decrease
= 100% of the
activity allocation
< 100% of the
activity allocation
N/A
Net Increase
> $400,000 Subject to the
thresholds above
Net Decrease
* As listed in a published Annual Action Plan, or as amended

The City may make minor changes to the Action Plan, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment as described above. Such minor changes to the Action Plan will not require public review or a public hearing before the City Council.

b) Public Review and Comment Period

The draft amended Annual Action Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30 -day period. Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined la ter in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the Annual Action Plan prior to submission to HUD.

c) Public Hearing

The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to review and consider the Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan. The City Council shall accept public comments on the Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan at the public hearing. After public comments are heard and considered by the City Council, the City Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny the request for a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan.

d) Submittal to HUD

The City shall submit to HUD the approved amended Annual Action Plan, a summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 30 -day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD.

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VI. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Every program year, within 90 days of the close of the program year, the City must submit to HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER describes how funds were used during the program year and the extent to which these funds were used for activities that benefited low and moderate-income people. The CAPER provides details on the City’s program accomplishments for the previous program year. Accomplishments include progress towards the City’s Consolidated Plan goals, the number of low- and moderate-income people served, and expenditures taken during the year and funds spent undertaking each activity.

A. Plan Development

The City shall implement the following procedure in the drafting and submission of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER):

a) Plan Considerations

Staff will evaluate and report the accomplishments of the previous program year for CDBG and HOME and along with program year expenditures.

b) Plan Review and Comment Period

The draft CAPER shall be made available for public review for a 15-day period. Locations of where the plan will be made available are outlined later in this document in section VIII. Public Hearing, Notification, and Access.

Written comments will be accepted by the Housing Manager or designee during the public review period. A summary of all written comments and those received during the public hearing as well as the City’s responses will be attached to the CAPER prior to submission to HUD.

c) c. Submittal to HUD

The City shall submit to HUD the final CAPER, a summary of all written comments including the City’s responses, and proof of compliance with the minimum 15-day public review and comment period requirement. A summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore shall be supplied to HUD. The CAPER shall be submitted to HUD within 90 days following the end of the program year pursuant to regulations.

VII. Analysis of Impediments (AI) or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) As a recipient of CDBG funds the City is required to comply with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. This act requires that any community receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds must affirmatively further fair housing.

In years past, the City achieved compliance through the preparation of a report known as an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The report includes an analysis of various demographic, economic,

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and housing indicators; a review of public and private sector policies that affect fair housing; and a review of the City’s efforts to create fair housing choice.

A. Plan Development

a) Plan Considerations

As of April 2025, the interim final rule revises HUD's regulation governing the Fair Housing Act's mandate that the Secretary administer HUD's program and activities in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing. This interim final rule returns to the original understanding of what the statutory AFFH certification was prior to 1994—a general commitment that grantees will take active steps to promote fair housing. Grantee AFFH certifications will be deemed sufficient provided they took any action during the relevant period rationally related to promoting fair housing, such as helping eliminate housing discrimination. This interim final rule does not, however, reinstate the obligation to conduct an Analysis of Impediments or mandate any specific fair housing planning mechanism; program participants must continue to affirmatively further fair housing as and to the extent required by the Fair Housing Act.

VIII. Public Hearings, Notification, and Access

The following policies and procedures outline the public hearing process and public hearing notification of the development and substantial amendment of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER.

A. Public Hearings

a) Public Hearings

A public hearing is a public meeting that has been publicly noticed in a local newspaper of general circulation or noticed in a fashion which otherwise follows local procedures for formal noticing of public hearings. The City will conduct at least two (2) public hearings per year to obtain citizens’ views and comments on planning documents during the public review and comment period. These public hearings will be conducted at different times of the program year and together will cover the following topics:
• Housing and Community Development Needs
• Development of Proposed Activities
• Review of Program Performance

During a program year when the City develops a Consolidated Plan, at least one public hearing will be conducted prior to the draft Consolidated Plan being published for comment.

b) Public Hearing Notification

Staff will ensure adequate advance notice of all public meetings. Notices of public meetings shall be posted at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the meeting date.

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Adequate noticing will include:
• Printing a public notice in the San Gabriel V alley Tribune, and possibly other newspaper(s) of general circulation in the City;
• Displaying copies of notices on the City’s website; and • Posting notices at City Hall and at the Baldwin Park Public Library.

Notices will include information on the subject and topic of the meeting including summaries, when possible and appropriate, to properly inform the public of the meeting. Notices will be published in non-English language(s) in accordance with the City’s approved LEP and will be accessible to those with disabilities.

B. Documents for Public Review

Staff will ensure adequate advance notice of all public review/comment periods. Notices will be printed/posted prior to the commencement of the public review period alerting residents of the documents for review and providing a summary of the contents of the documents to include information on the content and purpose of the document and the list of locations where copies of the entire draft document(s) may be reviewed. The public comment period for each Consolidated Plan document and substantial amendment to each document subject to public review is listed below:

Document Length of Public Comment
Period
Citizen Participation Plan 30 days
Consolidated Plan 30 days
Action Plan 30 days
CAPER 15 days

The City will ensure that documents are available for disabled, minority and non-English speaking residents as prescribed in the City’s LEP.

The City will place an adequate supply of draft copies of each document and substantial amendments to each document subject to public review at the following locations:

City Hall: Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Baldwin Park Public Library (Reference Department)
4181 Baldwin Park Blvd
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Materials will also be posted to the City website at: http://www.baldwinpark.com

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All printed reports and materials shall be made available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities, upon request.

C. Access to Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, Public Hearings requiring City Council action will be conducted as part of a regular meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber located at 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706.

For public hearings not requiring City Council action, the City will make every reasonable effort to conduct such hearings in the low- and moderate-income target areas and at times accessible and convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries. Efforts to ensure this may include, but are not limited to, scheduling meetings in target neighborhoods, scheduling meetings during the evening and weekend and requesting feedback from neighborhood groups and stakeholders for guidance in effective meeting scheduling. Such hearings will be posted and advertised to allow sufficient notice to all interested persons. In accordance with the City’s Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP), non- English translation is available at all public hearings if the Housing Manager receives such a request at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.

If an attendee or participant at a public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, video recording for those homebound, sign language services and production of written transcripts. The City’s Housing Manager must be notified of a special request at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.

The Housing Manager may be reached at:

Housing Manager
Community Development Department – Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park,
CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 Ext. 496

D. Access to Consolidated Plan Documents and Records

All approved Consolidated Plan Documents, and any approved amendments thereto, will be kept on file in the Housing Division at City Hall located at 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706, online at: http://www.baldwinpark.com and can be made available to those requesting the documents.

The Consolidated Plan Documents shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to auditory, Braille, electronic or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound, subject to available City resources . Upon request, the Consolidated Plan Documents or summaries of those documents will be made available in a manner accessible to non-English speakers in accordance with the City’s approved Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) or those with disabilities.

Commented [JC1]: The CPP requires notices to be
published in non-english language(s) in accordance with the city’s approved LEP. Please advise so we can offer
appropriate guidance with regard to Spanish translation.

Commented [MB2R1]: I believe that it is based on the
population. I don’t think we would need to publish in
Spanish Please advise.

Commented [JC3R1]: I wasn’t able to find the LEP Plan
online. If you’re able to provide it, we can take a look; however, the current statement seems acceptable as it
indicates that documents will be available in other languages “upon request”

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The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records related to the development of the Consolidated Plan Documents, and the use of HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) funds from the preceding five years.

Requests for information and records must be made to the City in writing. Staff will respond to such requests within 10 working days or as soon as possible thereafter.

IX. Technical Assistance

Upon request, staff will provide technical assistance to groups representing extremely -low, low-, and moderate-income persons to develop funding requests for HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) Program eligible activities. Technical assistance will be provided as follows:
• Establishment of an annual project proposal submission and review cycle (Notice of Funds Availability, or “NOFA”) that provides information, instructions, forms , and advice to interested extremely low-, low- and moderate-income citizens or representative groups reasonable access to the funding consideration process.
• Access to self-explanatory project proposal forms and instructions to all persons who request them whether by telephone or by letter. The City's funding application form is designed to be easily understood and short, while still addressing all key items necessary to assess the proposed project.

Statistics concerning specific areas of the City are furnished by City staff upon request. • Answering, in writing, all written questions and answer verbally all verbal inquiries received from citizens or representative groups regarding how to write or submit eligible project proposals. • Meeting with groups or individuals, as requested, to assist in identifying specific needs and assist in preparing project proposal applications.
• Obtaining information in the form of completed project proposal forms from citizens or non-profit agencies and assemble a list of proposals available for public review. • Conducting a project eligibility analysis to determine, at an early stage, the eligibility of each project. In cases where only minor adjustments are needed to make proposals eligible or otherwise practical, City staff will advise the applicants on the options avail able and desired changes to the proposals.
• Providing bilingual translation on as needed basis.

To request technical assistance, the Housing Manager may contacted at:

Housing Manager
Community Development Department – Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park,
CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 Ext. 496

X. Comments and Complaints

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A. Comments

Citizens, City government, and agencies providing services to the community, are encouraged to state or submit their comments in the development of the Consolidated Plan Documents and any amendments to the Consolidated Plan. Written and verbal comments received at public hearings or during the comment period will be considered, summarized, and included as an attachment to the City's final Consolidated Plan. Written comments should be addressed to:

Housing Manager
Community Development Department – Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park,
CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 Ext. 496

A written response will be made to all written comments within ten (10) working days, acknowledging the letter and identifying a plan of action, if necessary. Every effort will be made to send a complete response within 15 working days to those who submit written proposals or comments.

B. Complaints

A complaint regarding the Consolidated Planning process and Consolidated Plan amendments must be submitted in writing to the Housing Manager. A written response will be made to written complaints within 15 working days, acknowledging the letter and identifying a plan of action, if necessary.

The City will accept written complaints provided they specify:
• The description of the objection, and supporting facts and data; and • Provide name, address, telephone number, and date of complaint.

XI. Language Access

Wherever a significant number of people speak and read a primary language other than English, translation services at all public hearings will be provided in such language if translation services are requested in advance at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Requests should be addressed to the Housing Manager.

The Housing Manager may be reached at:

Housing Manager
Community Development Department – Housing Division
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 Ext. 496

XII. Appeals

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Appeals concerning the Consolidated Plan and its documents, statements, or recommendations of the staff should be made to the following persons in the order presented:
• Housing Manager
• Community Development Director
• Chief Executive Officer
• City Council
• Los Angeles Area Office of HUD (if concerns are not answered)

XIII. CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

In the event of a federally -declared major disaster or emergency for which the City of Baldwin Park is to receive and administer HUD disaster recovery assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and related Co ngressional Appropriations, either directly from HUD or through the State of California, the following citizen participation requirements shall apply to the development of Action Plans and Substantial Amendments to Action Plans for disaster recovery:

1. Before the City adopts the Action Plan for a disaster recovery grant or any substantial amendment to a disaster recovery grant , the City will publish the proposed plan or amendment on the City website and will cross-reference with any additional disaster recovery websites established to provide information to the public concerning assistance that may be available.

2. The City and/or subrecipients will notify affected citizens through USPS and/or electronic mailings, press releases, public service announcements, public notice(s), and/or through social media.

3. The City will ensure that all citizens have equal access to information about the programs, including persons with disabilities and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons. Program information will be made available in the appropriate languages for the City.

4. After publication of the Action Plan or substantial amendment, the City will provide a reasonable opportunity of at least seven (7) days for receiving comments, or a longer period as prescribed by the Federal Register Notice governing administration of the HUD disaster recovery assistance.

5. The City will take comments via USPS mail to: Housing Manager, Community Development Department – Housing Division, 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706.

6. In the Action Plan, the City will specify criteria for determining what changes in the City’s plan constitute a substantial amendment to the plan. At a minimum, the following modifications will constitute a substantial amendment: a change in program benefit or eligibility criteria; the addition or deletion of an activity; or the allocation or reallocation of a monetary threshold of more than $750,000.

7. A public website shall be established and publicized specifically for the disaster. Initially, the City’s CDBG website may be used at: https://www.baldwinpark.com/. The website shall contain the Action Plan (including all amendments); each Quarterly Performance Report (QPR); procurement policies and procedures; executed contracts; status of services or goods currently being procured by the City (e.g., phase of the procurement, requirements for proposals, etc.).

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8. The City will consider all written comments regarding the Action Plan or any substantial amendment. A summary of the comments and the City’s response to each comment will be provided to HUD or the State with the Action Plan or substantial amendment.

9. The City will provide a timely written response to every citizen’s complaint. The response will be provided within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint, to the extent practicable.

10. The City will notify HUD when it makes any plan amendment that is not substantial. HUD or the State will be notified at least five (5) business days before the amendment becomes effective.

XIV. Anti-Displacement and Relocation

The City’s Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan describes how Baldwin Park will assist persons who must be temporarily relocated or permanently displaced due to the use of HUD CPD funds. This plan takes effect whenever the City funds projects that involve the following:
• Property acquisition;
• Potential displacement of people from their homes and the need to relocate people (either permanently or temporarily); and
• The demolition or conversion of low- and moderate-income dwelling units.

A. Background

Two acts apply whenever any of the above issues are present: the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Policies Act of 1970 (URA) and Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Each of these acts places different obligations on the City.

The URA governs the processes and procedures which the City and the Finance Department must follow to minimize the burden placed on low- and moderate-income tenants, property owners, and business owners who must move (either temporarily or permanently) as the result of a project funded in whole or in part by the CDBG or HOME program. The URA applies to:

• Displacement from acquisition, demolition, or rehabilitation for HUD-assisted projects carried out by public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private developers, or others; • Real property acquisition for HUD -assisted projects (whether publicly or privately undertaken);
• Creation of a permanent easement or right of way for HUD-assisted projects (whether publicly or privately undertaken); and
• Work on private property during the construction of a HUD-assisted project even if the activity is temporary.

B. What is Displacement?

Displacement occurs when a person moves as a direct result of federally assisted acquisition, demolition, conversion, or rehabilitation activities, because he or she is:

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• Required to move; or
• Not offered a decent, safe, sanitary and affordable unit in the project; or • Treated “unreasonably” as part of a permanent or temporary move.

A person may also be considered displaced if the necessary notices are not given or provided in a timely manner and the person moves for any reason.

C. What is a Displaced Person?

The term displaced person means any person that moves from real property or moves his or her personal property from real property permanently as a direct result of one or more of the following activities:
• Acquisition of, written notice of intent to acquire, or initiation of negotiations to acquire such real property, in whole or in part, for a project; • Rehabilitation or demolition of such real property for a project; and • Rehabilitation, demolition, or acquisition (or written notice of intent) of all or a part of other real property on which the person conducts a business or farm operation, for a project.

The City may provide advisory and financial assistance to eligible tenants (or homeowners) who meet the above definition.

D. Persons Not Eligible for Assistance

A person is not eligible for relocation assistance under the provisions of the URA if any of the following occur:

• The person was evicted for serious or repeated violation of the terms and conditions of the lease or occupancy agreement, violation of applicable Federal, State, or local law, or other good cause. However, if the person was evicted only to avoid the applic ation of URA, then that person is considered displaced and is eligible for assistance; • The person has no legal right to occupy the property under State or local law; • The City determines that the person occupied the property to obtain relocation assistance, and the HUD Field Office concurs in that determination; • The person is a tenant -occupant that moved into the property after a certain date, specified in the applicable program regulation, and, before leasing and occupying the property, Baldwin Park or its subgrantee, provided the tenant-occupant written notice of the application for assistance, the project's impact on the person, and the fact that he or she would not qualify as a “displaced person” because of the project; • The person is a tenant-occupant of a substandard dwelling that is acquired or a tenant- occupant of a dwelling unit to which emergency repairs are undertaken and the HUD field office concurs that:

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o Such repairs or acquisition will benefit the tenant; o Bringing the unit up to a safe, decent, and sanitary condition is not feasible;
o The tenant’s new rent and average estimated monthly utility costs will not exceed the greater of the old rent/utility costs or 30 percent of gross household income; and
o The project will not impose any unreasonable change in the character or use of the property.
• The person is an owner-occupant of the property who moves because of an arm’s length acquisition;
• Baldwin Park or its subgrantee notifies the person that they will not displace him or her for the project; and
• The person retains the right of use and occupancy of the real property for life following the acquisition.

• Baldwin Park determines that the person is not displaced as a direct result of the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for the project and the HUD field office concurs in the determination.

E. Minimizing Displacement

Baldwin Park will take reasonable steps to minimize displacement occurring as a result of its CDBG or HOME activities. This means that the Housing Division of the Community Development Department will:
• Consider if displacement will occur as part of funding decisions and project feasibility determinations;
• Assure, whenever possible that occupants of buildings to be rehabilitated are offered an opportunity to return;
• Plan substantial rehabilitation projects in “stages” to minimize displacement; and • Meet all HUD notification requirements so that affected persons do not move because they have not been informed about project plans and their rights.

F. Anti-Displacement Policy

The City seeks to minimize, to the greatest extent feasible, the displacement, whether permanently or temporarily, of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or farms) from projects funded with CDBG or HOME involving single - or multi-family rehabilitation, acquisition, commercial rehabilitation, demolition, economic development, or capital improvement activities.

Projects that Baldwin Park deem beneficial but that may cause displacement may be recommended and approved for funding only if Baldwin Park or its subgrantee demonstrates that such displacement is necessary and vital to the project and that they take efforts to reduce the number of persons displaced. Further, they must clearly demonstrate that the goals and anticipated

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accomplishments of a project outweigh the adverse effects of displacement imposed on persons who must relocate.

G. Displacement Assistance

Consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDBG and HOME programs, Baldwin Park will take all reasonable steps necessary to minimize displacement of persons, even temporarily. If displacement occurs, the City will provide relocation assistance to all persons directly, involuntarily, and permanently displaced according to HUD regulations.

If Baldwin Park temporarily displaces a low - or moderate -income household, that household becomes eligible for certain relocation payments. Assistance applies to those persons residing in the residence at the time the application is processed and is based on the following procedures:
• If the structure and its occupants are determined eligible for temporary relocation assistance, the owner-occupants and tenants are eligible for the actual reasonable cost (based on fair market rent) of temporary lodging facilities until the structure is determined habitable by Baldwin Park’s housing inspector;

• Baldwin Park must approve housing and the Lessor and Lessee must sign a rent agreement before move -in. Housing must have comparable functionally to the displacement dwelling and decent, safe, and sanitary. This does not mean that the housing must be in comparable size. The term “functionally equivalent” means that it performs the same function, has the same principal features present, and can contribute to a comparable style of living. Approved lodging accommodations include apartments and houses. Baldwin Park does not reimburse “rental expenses” for living with a friend or family member;
• Either Baldwin Park will provide the owner-occupants and tenants with direct payment for moving expenses (to and from temporary housing) and storage costs, or Baldwin Park will arrange moving and storage of furniture with a moving company. If Baldwin Park makes a direct payment, complete documentation and receipts are necessary to process claims when storage costs exceed the amount assumed by the direct payment; • Damage deposits, utility hookups, telephone hookups and insurance costs are not eligible for reimbursement; and
• The City may pay the cost of relocation assistance from Federal funds or funds available from other sources.

H. One-For-One Replacement Dwelling Units

Baldwin Park will generally avoid awarding funds for activities resulting in displacement.

However, should Baldwin Park fund an activity, specific documentation is required to show the replacement of all occupied and vacant dwelling units demolished or con verted to another use.

Baldwin Park will ensure that relocation assistance is provided as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b) (2).

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Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, Baldwin Park will make public and submit to the HUD field office the following information in writing:
• A description of the proposed assisted activity;
• The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than low- and moderate-income units;
• A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion;

• The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement units; • The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units; or
• The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low - and moderate-income unit for at least ten years from the date of initial occupancy.

Consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDBG and HOME programs, Baldwin Park will take all the reasonable steps necessary to minimize displacement of persons from their homes. The City will avoid funding projects that cause displacement of persons or businesses and will avoid funding any project that involves the conversion of low - and moderate-income housing to non- residential purposes.

I. Decent, Safe and Sanitary Dwelling

The term decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling means a dwelling that meets the following standards and any other housing and occupancy codes that are applicable. It will:
• Be structurally sound, weather tight, and in good repair; • Contain a safe electrical wiring system adequate for lighting and other devices; • Contain a safe heating system capable of sustaining a healthful temperature for the displaced person;
• Be adequate to accommodate the displaced person. There will be a separate, well lit, ventilated bathroom that provides privacy to the user and contains a toilet, sink, and a bathtub or shower, all in good working order and properly connected to appropriate sources of water and to a sewage drainage system. There should be a kitchen area that contains a fully usable sink, properly connected to hot and cold water and to a sewage drainage system, and adequate space and utility service connections for a stove an d refrigerator;
• Contain unobstructed egress to safe, open space at ground level; • For a mobility-impaired person, be free of any barriers that would preclude reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling by such person. This requirement will be satisfied if the displaced person elects to relocate to a dwelling that they select and the displaced

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person determines that they have reasonable ingress, egress, and the use of the dwelling; and
• Comply with lead-based paint requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.

XV. Real Property Policies

The City and its CDBG or HOME subrecipients must follow specific guidelines regarding the acquisition and use of real property funded in whole or in part with CDBG or HOME funds.

A. Use of Real Property

The following standards apply to real property within the recipient’s control and acquired or improved, in whole or in part, using CDBG funds. These standards will apply from the date funds are first spent for the property until five years after the project is audited and closed.

A recipient may not change the use of any such property (including the beneficiaries of such use) from that for which the acquisition or improvement was made unless the recipient gives affected citizens reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, any such proposed change, and either:
• The use of such property qualifies as meeting a national objective and is not a building for the general conduct of government;
•
• If the recipient determines, after consultation with affected citizens, that it is appropriate to change the use of property to a use that does not qualify under the above paragraph, it may retain or dispose of the property. The Baldwin Park CDBG program m ust be reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market value of the property less any portion attributable to expenditures of non-federal funds for the acquisition of and improvements to the property;
• If the change of use occurs within five years of the project being audited and closed, income from the disposition of the real property will be returned to the Baldwin Park CDBG program; and
• Following the reimbursement of the federal program pursuant to the above paragraph of this section, the property is no longer subject to any federal requirements.

B. Real Property Acquisition

All real property acquisition activities described in this section and funded in whole or in part with CDBG or HOME funds and all real property that must be acquired for an activity assisted with Federal funds, regardless of the actual funding source for the acquisition, are subject to the URA (as amended).

C. What is Real Property Acquisition?

Real property acquisition is any acquisition by purchase, lease, donation, or otherwise, including the acquisition of such interests as rights-of-way and permanent easements.

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HUD Handbook 1378 and 49 CFR Part 24 currently contain such regulations. These regulations detail the standard procedure for acquiring property and methods of determining a purchase price and outline other documents that must be provided to Baldwin Park before disbursement of funds. These regulations further require the applicant to provide relocation payments and assistance to any business or residential occupant of the property whom the acquisition will displace.

D. Eligible Activities

Baldwin Park or its sub-grantee may acquire real property for a project using CDBG funds where the proposed use of the acquired property will be an activity that the City can demonstrate as beneficial to low- and moderate-income persons.

E. 5. Environmental Review Process (24 CFR Part 58)

HUD requires that all real property acquisition projects be reviewed before the commitment of Federal funds to assess the impact of a project on the environment. Baldwin Park will undertake this review process. The applicant should be aware, however, that this review process may delay the date by which CDBG funds may be available and, in case of serious adverse environmental impacts, may effectively stop a project.

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ITEM NO: 14.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Enrique C. Zaldivar, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY:

DATE: June 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the City, Finance Authority, Municipal
Financing Authority, Housing Authority and Successor
Agency

SUMMARY:

The Mayor and the City Council are required to adopt a budget annually for each fiscal year for the City and hold a public hearing for its consideration and approval. In addition, they must also adopt budgets for the Financing Authority, Municipal Financing Authority, Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission, where they also sit as Board Members. Attached is the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the resolutions which approve the adoption of the budget. The capital improvement projects (CIP) proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 is not included and will be presented at a later date.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. Staff recommend that the City Council open a public hearing, and following the public hearing, adopt the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget for:
▪ City of Baldwin Park by Resolution No. 2025-015, and
▪ Finance Authority by Resolution No. FA 2025-001, and
▪ Municipal Financing Authority by Resolution No. MFA 2025-001, and ▪ Housing Authority by Resolution No. HA 2025-003, and
▪ Successor Agency by Resolution No. SA 2025-002, or
▪

2. In the event the budget is not adopted by July 1, 2025, staff recommend that the City Council approve Continuing Appropriation for:
▪ City of Baldwin Park by Resolution No. 2025-016, and
▪ Finance Authority by Resolution No. FA 2025-002, and
▪ Municipal Financing Authority by Resolution No. MFA 2025-002, and ▪ Housing Authority by Resolution No. HA 2025-004, and
▪ Successor Agency by Resolution No. SA 2025-003.

FISCAL IMPACT:

General Fund (100)

Revenues $ 45,585,061
Expenditures $ 46,364,400
Deficit $ (779,339)

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Other Funds - Expenditures
Measure BP Sales Tax (TUT)
Fund
$ 6,116,628
Future Development Fund $ 459,673
Community Enhancement Fund $ 95,000
Internal Service Funds $ 8,384,720
Special Revenue Fund $ 60,197,606
Finance Authority $ 6,594,435
Successor Agency $ 2,035,591
Housing Authority $ 10,889,338
Total Other Funds –
Expenditures
$ 94,772,990

TOTAL BUDGET (CITY-WIDE EXPENDITURES) $141,137,390

BACKGROUND:

The Mayor and the City Council are required to adopt a budget each fiscal year for the City and its respective Agencies and Authorities to operate. The Chief Executive Officer and Director of Finance met initially with each member of the Executive Team and their managers/supervisors/assistants to review their departmental budgets and various requests. From those meetings a proposed budget was assembled and presented to the Mayor and City Council to review and consider. The Mayor and the City Council are also required to hold a public hearing, and at the conclusion of the public hearing, the budget may be adopted either as originally filed or with modifications.

The Public Hearing Notice was duly posted.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed city-wide budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 totals $141,137,390. General Fund revenue is projected at $45,585,061 with expenditures estimated at $46,364,400, resulting in a projected deficit of $779,339. The projected General Fund Reserve balance at the end of the fiscal year is expected to be $13.4 million.

General Fund (Fund #100) revenue is anticipated to increase by $7.3 million from the previous year, primarily attributed to rises in utility users tax, property tax, property tax in lieu of VLF, franchise fees, business licenses, SB211 passthrough from the redevelopment property tax (former RDA project areas), billboards revenue, building plan check fees, construction permits and interest earnings. The increase also included the $3.6 million transferred from the Measure BP revenue that exceeds the $6 million sales tax and interest income from both FY 2024 and FY 2025 to fund fourteen (14) community special events and other citywide operations. The other increase is from the newly implemented indirect cost allocation plan in the net amount of $623,594.

Proposed General Fund expenditures total $46,364,400, representing a $4.9 million increase over the previous fiscal year. This increase is primarily driven by inflation, which has elevated costs across various areas.

Additionally, the expenditure growth reflects a 5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all employees, including part-time staff, as well as rising CalPERS pension obligations.

The General Fund projected expenditure also includes an estimated cost of $619,098 to support numerous special events, programs, and quality-of-life activities benefiting residents, businesses, and the community. These include

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but are not limited to the 4th of July Celebration, Arbor Day Celebration, Black History Celebration, Celebrate Baldwin Park Holiday Parade., Christmas with the COPS, Mental Health Awareness, National Night Out, Pride of the Valley 5K Run, Spring Fest, State of the City Address, Street Market & Concerts in the Park, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Trick or Treat with the COPS, and Veterans Day Ceremony.

Special Revenue Funds and other funds are used to account for revenues that are legally restricted or designated for specific purposes, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. These funds support a variety of programs and services such as transportation, public safety, community development, and housing assistance programs. For the upcoming fiscal year, total revenues for the Special Revenue Funds and other funds are projected at $84,826,227, with total expenditures estimated at $94,772,990, which includes prior year carryover projects that require multiple years to complete. These allocations reflect the City’s commitment to meeting program goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The City remains dedicated to a proactive and fiscally responsible approach to managing expenditures, while actively pursuing additional revenue sources to sustain a healthy reserve balance. This strategy ensures readiness for future cost increases and unforeseen or emergency situations. Key priorities will continue to include proactive financial planning, enhanced workplace productivity, operational efficiency, revenue generation, and reinvestment in the community. City staff will closely monitor appropriations and expenditures and will promptly notify the Mayor and City Council of any significant budgetary impacts or changes.

ALTERNATIVES:

In the event the budget is not adopted by July 1, 2025, staff is recommending that the City Council approve Continuing Appropriation Resolution Nos. 2025-016; FA 2025-002; MFA 2025-002; HA 2025-004; and SA 2025- 003, which will allow the City to operate with the prior fiscal year’s budget until a new budget is adopted. This will allow the City to continue providing vital services to the community but does not allow for spending for any new program, including new capital expenditures, until such time as a new budget is adopted by the City Council.

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Budget Resolution Nos. 2025-015_ FA 2025-001_ MFA 2025-001_ HA 2025-003_SA 2025-002

2. Continuing Appropriation Resolution Nos. 2025-016_ FA 2025-002_ MFA 2025-002_ HA 2025-004_ SA 2025-003

3. FY2025-26 Proposed Budget (Summary). The proposed line-item budget will be available on the City’s website by June 12, 2025.

4. FY2025-26 Projected Fund Balance

5. FY2025-26 Proposed General Fund Reserve Bar Chart

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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN

PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Budget for the City of Baldwin Park for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 202 6, is hereby adopted as prepared and submitted by the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Finance and as modified by the City Council for said fiscal year. A Budget is attached to this Resolution for adoption as presented.

SECTION 2. That from and after the effective date of the adoption of said Budget, the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures, shall be deemed appropriated to the several departments, offices, and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein stated. All appropriations with the exception of capital improvement programs, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered, pursuant to the provisions of all applicable ordinances of the City and statutes of the State.

SECTION 3. That the authority granted for making expenditures from other than the General Fund shall be limited to the actual amount of money received from the source of funds indicated in the Budget for each department, section, or purpose, and no liability upon the General Fund is assumed or can be imposed in excess of such amounts as may be provided therefore in this Budget from the General Fund. In the event that the amounts of money received and credited to the special funds exceed the amount herein estimated, such excess receipts shall be considered deferred allocations in such special funds, contingent upon such receipt and no expenditure thereof made except under the provisions as provided by law or ordinance.

SECTION 4. That amounts appropriated to any account for any object or purpose may be transferred in the following manner:

(A) That at any meeting after adoption of the budget, total appropriations may be amended by the City Council by a majority vote of a quorum of the City Council. (B) For transfers of appropriations within the same cost center program, such transfers in an amount less than $10,000 may be approved by the department head, and such transfers up to $15,000 may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, City Council approval is required. (C) Transfers up to $15,000 between cost center programs may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, City Council approval is required.

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Attachment 1
(D) All transfers of appropriations in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) above shall be within the same fund.
(E) Any transfer of appropriations from one fund to another fund is considered a new appropriation requiring a budget amendment, and such appropriations must be approved by the City Council by a majority vote of a quorum of the City Council. (F) For transfers of appropriations related to contract s approved under the Chief Executive Officer authority, such transfers may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer authority in conformity with Section 34.26 and 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.
(G) All transfers made pursuant to the above provisions shall be submitted to the City Council for informational purposes.

SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila
Mayor

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-015 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

________________________________
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. FA 2025-001

A RESOLUTION OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE
AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

NOW THEREFORE, THE FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS OF THE

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DO ES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Budget for the Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, is hereby adopted as prepared and submitted by the Executive Director of the Financing Authority and as modified by the Authority Board for said fiscal year. A Budget is attached to this resolution for adoption as presented.

SECTION 2. That from and after the effective date of the adoption of said Budget, the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures, shall be deemed appropriated to the several line items for the respective objects and purposed therein stated. All appropriations with the exception of capital improvement programs, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered, pursuant to the provisions of all applicable statutes of the State.

SECTION 3. That the authority granted for making expenditures shall be limited to the actual amount of money received from the sources of funds indicated in the Budget and no liability upon the Authority is assumed or can be imposed in excess of such amounts as may be provided therefore in the Budget.

SECTION 4. That amounts appropriated to any account for any object or purpose may be transferred in the following manner:

(A) That at any meeting after adoption of the budget, total appropriations may be amended by the Board Members by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(B) For transfers of appropriations within the same cost center program, such transfers in an amount less than $10,000 may be approved by the department head, and such transfers up to $15,000 may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

(C) Transfers up to $15,000 between line items may be approved by the Executive Director. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

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(D) All transfers of appropriations in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) above shall be within the same fund.

(E) Any transfer of appropriations from one fund to another fund is considered a new appropriation requiring a budget amendment, and such appropriations must be approved by the Authority Board by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(F) For transfers of appropriations related to contracts approved under the Chief Executive Officer authority, such transfers may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer authority in conformity with Section 34.26 and 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.

(G) All transfers made pursuant to the above provisions shall be submitted to the Authority Board for informational purposes.

SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2025.

ALEJANDRA AVILA
CHAIR

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. FA 2025-001 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Members of the Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Financing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. MFA 2025-001

A RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING

THE BUDGET OF THE AUTHORITY FOR THE FI SCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Budget for the Municipal Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, is hereby adopted as prepared and submitted by the Executive Director of the Municipal Financing Authority and as modified by the Authority Board for said fiscal year. A Budget is attached to this resolution for adoption as presented.

SECTION 2. That from and after the effective date of the adoption of said Budget, the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures, shall be deemed appropriated to the several line items for the respective objects and purposed therein stated. All appropriations with the exception of capital improvement programs, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered, pursuant to the provisions of all applicable statutes of the State.

SECTION 3. That the authority granted for making expenditures shall be limited to the actual amount of money received from the sources of funds indicated in the Budget and no liability upon the Authority is assumed or can be imposed in excess of such amounts as may be provided therefore in the Budget.

SECTION 4. That amounts appropriated to any account for any object or purpose may be transferred in the following manner:

(A) That at any meeting after adoption of the budget, total appropriations may be amended by the Board Members by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(B) For transfers of appropriations within the same cost center program, such transfers in an amount less than $10,000 may be approved by the department head, and such transfers up to $15,000 may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

(C) Transfers up to $15,000 between line items may be approved by the Executive Director. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
(D) All transfers of appropriations in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) above shall be within the same fund.

(E) Any transfer of appropriations from one fund to another fund is considered a new appropriation requiring a budget amendment, and such appropriations must be approved by the Authority Board by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(F) For transfers of appropriations related to contracts approved under the Chief Executive Officer authority, such transfers may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer authority in conformity with Section 34.26 and 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.

(G) All transfers made pursuant to the above provisions shall be submitted to the Authority Board for informational purposes.

SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2025.

ALEJANDRA AVILA
CHAIR

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. MFA 2025-001 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Members of the Municipal Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Municipal Financing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

None

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. HA 2025-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY

OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE
AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Budget for the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, is hereby adopted as prepared and submitted by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority and as modified by the Authority Board for said fiscal year. A Budget is attached to this resolution for adoption as presented.

SECTION 2. That from and after the effective date of the adoption of said Budget, the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures, shall be deemed appropriated to the several line items for the respective objects and purposed therein stated. All appropriations with the exception of capital improvement programs, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered, pursuant to the provisions of all applicable statutes of the State.

SECTION 3. That the authority granted for making expenditures shall be limited to the actual amount of money received from the sources of funds indicated in the Budget and no liability upon the Authority is assumed or can be imposed in excess of such amounts as may be provided therefore in the Budget.

SECTION 4. That amounts appropriated to any account for any object or purpose may be transferred in the following manner:

(A) That at any meeting after adoption of the budget, total appropriations may be amended by the Board Members by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(B) For transfers of appropriations within the same cost center program, such transfers in an amount less than $10,000 may be approved by the department head, and such transfers up to $15,000 may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

(C) Transfers up to $15,000 between line items may be approved by the Executive Director. For amounts greater than $15,000, Authority Board approval is required.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
(D) All transfers of appropriations in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) above shall be within the same fund.

(E) Any transfer of appropriations from one fund to another fund is considered a new appropriation requiring a budget amendment, and such appropriations must be approved by the Authority Board by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.

(F) For transfers of appropriations related to contracts approved under the Chief Executive Officer authority, such transfers may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer authority in conformity with Section 34.26 and 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.

(G) All transfers made pursuant to the above provisions shall be submitted to the Authority Board for informational purposes.

SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2025.

ALEJANDRA AVILA
CHAIR

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. HA 2025-003 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Members of the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Housing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. SA 2025-002

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF

THE AUTHORITY FOR THE FI SCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY AS RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the Budget for the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, is hereby adopted as prepared and submitted by the Executive Director of the Successor Agency and as modified by the Agency Board for said fiscal year. A Budget is attached to this resolution for adoption as presented.

SECTION 2. That from and after the effective date of the adoption of said Budget, the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures, shall be deemed appropriated to the several line items for the respective objects and purposed therein stated. All appropriations with the exception of capital improvement programs, shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered, pursuant to the provisions of all applicable statutes of the State.

SECTION 3. That the Authority granted for making expenditures shall be limited to the actual amount of money received from the sources of funds indicated in the Budget and no liability upon the Authority is assumed or can be imposed in excess of such amounts as may be provided therefore in the Budget.

SECTION 4. That amounts appropriated to any account for any object or purpose may be transferred in the following manner:

(A) That at any meeting after adoption of the budget, total appropriations may be amended by the Board Members by a majority vote of a quorum of the Authority Board.
(B) For transfers of appropriations within the same cost center program, such transfers in an amount less than $10,000 may be approved by the department head, and such transfers up to $15,000 may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer. For amounts greater than $15,000, Agency Board approval is required.
(C) Transfers up to $15,000 between line items may be approved by the Executive Director. For amounts greater than $15,000, Agency Board approval is required.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
(D) All transfers of appropriations in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) above shall be within the same fund.
(E) Any transfer of appropriations from one fund to another fund is considered a new appropriation requiring a budget amendment, and such appropriations must be approved by the Agency Board by a majority vote of a quorum of the Agency Board.
(F) For transfers of appropriations related to contracts approved under the Chief Executive Officer authority, such transfers may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer authority in conformity with Section 34.26 and 34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.
(G) All transfers made pursuant to the above provisions shall be submitted to the Agency Board for informational purposes.

SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective July 1, 2025.

SECTION 6. That the Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

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Attachment 1 (Continued)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2025.

ALEJANDRA AVILA
CHAIR

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ , Secretary of the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. SA 2025-002 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Members of the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Successor Agency on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

SECRETARY

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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN

PARK, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STAT E OF CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION FOR THE
TEMPORARY USE OF THE 20 25-25 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26 BUDGET

WHEREAS, the City needs an operating budget to function financially, and

WHEREAS, the City desires to continue making payments in a timely basis with proper authorization established, and

WHEREAS, the City Council has a properly approved budget for fiscal year 2024-

25. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City adopts as a temporary measure the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as its budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Section 2. The Chief Executive Officer is hereby directed and authorized to take any and all necessary actions to implement this budget.

Section 3. The Mayor or presiding officer of the Baldwin Park City Council is hereby authorized to execute this resolution indicating its adoption by the City Council.

Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective retroactively as of July 1, 2025.

Section 5. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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Attachment 2 (Continued)

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila, Mayor

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-016 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

________________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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Attachment 2 (Continued)

RESOLUTION NO. FA 2025-002

A RESOLUTION OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK , COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STAT E OF

CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION FOR
THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE 20 24-25 BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26
BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Financing Authority needs an operating budget to function financially, and

WHEREAS, the Financing Authority desires to continue making payments in a timely basis with proper authorization established, and

WHEREAS, the Financing Authority has a properly approved budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Financing Authority adopts as a temporary measure the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as its budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Section 2. The Financing Authority Executive Director is hereby directed and authorized to take any and all necessary actions to implement this budget.

Section 3. The Chair or presiding officer of the Financing Authority is hereby authorized to execute this resolution indicating its adoption by the Financing Authority.

Section 4. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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Attachment 2 (Continued)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila, Chair

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. FA 2025-002 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Financing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk

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Attachment 2 (Continued)

RESOLUTION NO. MFA 2025-002

A RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE

OF CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION
FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE 2024-25 BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26
BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Municipal Financing Authority needs an operating budget to function financially, and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Financing Authority desires to continue making payments in a timely basis with proper authorization established, and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Financing Authority has a properly approved budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Municipal Financing Authority adopts as a temporary measure the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as its budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Section 2. The Municipal Financing Authority Executive Director is hereby directed and authorized to take any and all necessary actions to implement this budget.

Section 3. The Chair or presiding officer of the Municipal Financing Authority is hereby authorized to execute this resolution indicating its adoption by the Municipal Financing Authority.

Section 4. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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Attachment 2 (Continued)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila, Chair

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. MFA 2025-002 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Municipal Financing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Municipal Financing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_____________________
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk

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Attachment 2 (Continued)

RESOLUTION NO. HA 2025-004

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK , COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STAT E OF

CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION FOR
THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE 20 24-25 BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26
BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority needs an operating budget to function financially, and

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority desires to continue making payments in a timely basis with proper authorization established, and

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has a properly approved budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

NOW THEREFORE, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Housing Authority adopts as a temporary measure the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as its budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Section 2. The Housing Authority Executive Director is hereby directed and authorized to take any and all necessary actions to implement this budget.

Section 3. The Chair or presiding officer of the Housing Authority is hereby authorized to execute this resolution indicating its adoption by the Housing Authority.

Section 4. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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Attachment 2 (Continued)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila, Chair

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. HA 2025-004 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Housing Authority on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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Attachment 2 (Continued)

RESOLUTION NO. SA 2025-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK , COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STAT E OF

CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION FOR
THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE 2024-25 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26 BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Successor Agency needs an operating budget to function financially, and

WHEREAS, the Successor Agency desires to continue making payments in a timely basis with proper authorization established, and

WHEREAS, the Successor Agency has a properly approved budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

NOW, THEREFORE THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Successor Agency adopts as a temporary measure the fiscal year 2024-25 budget as its budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Section 2. The Successor Agency Executive Director is hereby directed and authorized to take any and all necessary actions to implement this budget.

Section 3. The Chair or presiding officer of the Successor Agency is hereby authorized to execute this resolution indicating its adoption by the Successor Agency.

Section 4. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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Attachment 2 (Continued)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of June 2025.

Alejandra Avila, Chair

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do her eby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. SA 2025-003 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the Successor Agency on June 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_____________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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Fund Fund Description
FY 2026
Proposed
Revenues
FY 2026
Proposed
Expenditures
Surplus /
(Deficit)
General Fund
100 General Fund* 45,585,061 46,364,400 (779,339) 110 Measure BP Sales Tax (TUT) 7,658,614 6,116,628 1,541,986 200 Future Development Fund** 32,360 459,673 (427,313) 210 Community Enhancement Fund** 100,000 95,000 5,000 Subtotal - General Fund 53,376,035 $ 53,035,701$ 340,334 $ Internal Services Funds
401 Information and Support Services 1,564,867 1,564,867 - 402 Fleet Services 1,421,593 1,421,593 - 403 Internal Insurance 5,398,261 5,398,261 - Subtotal - Internal Services Funds 8,384,720 $ 8,384,720$ - $ Special (Restricted) Funds
208 Law Enforcement Development Impact 20,600 17,029 3,571 209 AB74 Public Safety Enhancement - 21,381 (21,381) 220 Community Development Block Grant 2,404,033 2,392,975 11,058 221 H.O.M.E. (Home Investment Partnership Program) 3,221,480 2,702,115 519,365 222 CAL Home 100 - 100 225 Housing & Community Development (HCD) 572,284 571,997 287 230 AB1693 Business Improvement Fees 135,200 139,358 (4,158) 231 Air Quality Management 95,134 52,107 43,027 234 Park Fees (Quimby Act) 220,000 2,098,646 (1,878,646) 235 General Plan Fees 162,000 571,378 (409,378) 236 Public Art Fees 33,000 - 33,000 237 Cannabis Fees 812,418 738,333 74,085 240 Gasoline Tax 2,010,263 1,787,684 222,579 241 Surface Transportation Program 18,000 986,853 (968,853) 243 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety 226,654 - 226,654 244 Proposition A 2,070,416 2,253,801 (183,385) 245 Proposition C 1,759,248 2,751,815 (992,567) 246 AB939 Integrated Waste Management 775,000 651,165 123,835 247 Oil Recycling Grant 10,000 11,688 (1,688) 249 Storm Drains NPDS 175,100 153,472 21,628 250 Assessment District 14,630 - 14,630 251 Street Lighting and Landscape 2,409,500 2,738,823 (329,323) 252 Parks Maintenance Assessment District 1,043,598 1,043,598 - 253 Proposition A - Parks 60 - 60 254 Measure R Local Return 1,393,686 2,188,436 (794,749) 255 Measure M 2,859,915 3,273,044 (413,129) 256 SB1 Road Repair & Accountability 1,897,993 2,317,173 (419,180) 257 Traffic Mitigation Fees 2,600 - 2,600 258 Measure W 740,000 4,614,745 (3,874,745) 270 Grants Fund 18,241,207 18,241,207 - 271 Police Grants Fund 112,258 89,738 22,520 275 American Rescue Plan Act 7,769,546 7,770,546 (1,000) 280 Cooperative Agreements Contributions 15,000 15,000 - 450 BPROUD Utility District - 3,500 (3,500) Subtotal Special Funds 51,220,923 $ 60,197,606$ (8,976,683)$ TOTAL GENERAL, INTERNAL SERVICES, & SPECIAL FUNDS112,981,678$ 121,618,027$ (8,636,349)$ City of Baldwin Park
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
Attachment 3

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