AGENDA ITEM NO. 17
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Planning: ___________
Gregg McClain
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Introduction of Ordinance. No. 2243 (1st Reading) establishing new Chapters 16.64 and 17.102 related to two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits Ordinance No. 2243 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 16.64 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 16; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.102 (TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 17. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council open the Public Hearing and introduce Ordinance No. 2243.
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance introduces a new chapter, Two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits, to the zoning code that is in response to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 9 of 2021. This law now requires all California cities to permit two primary residences on a single-family zoned lot, which in Hawthorne are in the R-1 zone. This type of development is known as a “two-unit residential development.” Alternatively, an R-1 lot can be now be subdivided into two lots of roughly equal size by a process called an “urban lot split.” These laws, which are currently in effect throughout the state, also require these two types of residential intensification to be approved at a director level without use of discretion. This means if a plan or map is submitted, it cannot go to the planning commission or city council for approval, and the director is obligated to approve it if the plan or map adheres to the standards of the state law.
The purpose of the ordinance is to regulate design standards as permitted by the law. Although many standards are dictated in the state law, the Legislature and Governor left some standards
subject to local control, provided these do not infringe on the ability to pass such a plan or map.
Additionally, the design standards must be objective so that the approval process is merely a matter of confirming the standards are met.
Another feature of SB 9 is how it interfaces with accessory dwelling unit (ADU) law. SB 9 is explicit in the right of property owners to have two primary residences on what was originally a singlefamily lot, but also to have ADUs. The result is the possibility for most R-1 lots to be built with two primary residences and two ADUs. Practically, this will almost never be the case in Hawthorne due to average lot sizes, it remains legally a possibility.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of the adoption of this Ordinance.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Hawthorne Press Tribune on October 12, 2023, for the Hearing scheduled on October 24, 2023, at the regular City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2243
2. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2023-20
3. Notice of Public Hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 2243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW
CHAPTER 16.64 (URBAN LOT SPLITS) OF TITLE 16; AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.102 (TWO-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS)
OF TITLE 17
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the State of California passed Senate Bill 9, the California Home Act, as part of a “Building Opportunities for All” housing package of legislation;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 9 created a new streamlined process for homeowners to build a duplex on an existing single-family lot, or subdivide an existing single-family lot; WHEREAS, a streamlined process for duplexes and urban lot splits in single-family zones provides for additional housing capacity, preventing tenants from being displaced, creating intergenerational wealth, and providing access to more rental and ownership options for working families;
WHEREAS, a new chapter will be established, Chapter 17.102 (Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits), to comply with the State requirements of Senate Bill 9;
WHEREAS, a new chapter will be established, Chapter 16.64 (Urban Lot Splits), to comply with the State requirements of Senate Bill 9; WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Hawthorne considered the zone text amendment and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, adopted Resolution No.
PC2023-20 recommending approval of the ordinance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation and, after a duly noticed public hearing where all persons in support and in opposition were heard, introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes now to adopt Ordinance No. 2243 to establish State-compliant regulations for Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Chapter 16.64 shall be created and entered into the zoning code as the following:
2 Chapter 16.64: URBAN LOT SPLITS
16.64.010 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to appropriately regulate qualifying SB 9 urban lot splits within single-family residential zones in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.
16.64.020 Definitions
“SB 9 two-unit residential development” means a housing development containing no more than two primary residential units within a single-family residential zone that qualifies for ministerial review pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 and this chapter. A housing development contains two residential units if the development proposes no more than a total of two new units or if it proposes to add one new unit to one existing unit. “Urban lot split” shall have the same meaning as stated in California Government Code Section 66411.7.
16.64.30 Requirements for Urban Lot Splits
A. An urban lot split must conform to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, including implementing requirements in this code, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no dedication of rights-of-way or construction of offsite improvements is required solely for an urban lot split.
B. Lot Size. The parcel map for an urban lot split must subdivide an existing lot to create no more than two new lots of approximately equal lot area, provided that one lot shall not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original lot proposed for subdivision. Both newly created lots must each be no smaller than 1,200 square feet.
C. Easements.
1. The owner must enter into an easement agreement with each utility provider to establish easements that are sufficient for the provision of public services and facilities to each of the resulting lots.
2. Each easement must be shown on the tentative parcel map and the final parcel map.
3. Copies of the unrecorded easement agreements must be submitted with the application. The easement agreements must be recorded against the property before the final parcel map may be approved.
D. Lot Access and preservation of street parking.
1. Each resulting lot must provide access to the public right-of-way. 3 2. A flag lot or a rear lot without a property line adjacent to a public right-of way must use the same curb cut and driveway as the other lot involved in the urban lot split. The curb cut and driveway may be relocated if necessary, but under no circumstances may an urban lot split result in more than one curb cut.
3. A reciprocal access easement for an urban lot split may not exceed 10 feet in width.
E. Required Affidavit. The applicant for a parcel map for an urban lot split must sign an affidavit provided by the city stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the dwelling units on one of the resulting lots as the applicant’s principal residence for a minimum of three years after the final parcel map for the urban lot split is approved.
F. Prior to approval of a parcel map for an urban lot split and the issuance of a building permit for the development of an SB 9 two-unit residential development, the owner(s) of record of the property shall provide the Director a copy of a covenant agreement, declaration of restrictions, or similar deed restriction (deed restriction) recorded against the property, which is in a form acceptable to the Director, and that does each of the following:
1. Expressly requires the rental of any dwelling unit on the property be for a term longer than 30 consecutive days.
2. Expressly prohibits any non-residential use of the lot.
3. Expressly prohibits primary dwelling units located on the same lot from being owned or conveyed separately from one another.
4. Expressly requires all fee interest in each lot and all dwellings to be held equally and undivided by all individual owners of the lot.
5. Expressly prohibits condominium airspace divisions and common interest developments on the property.
6. States that the property was formed or developed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and is therefore subject to the city regulations set forth in this chapter, including all applicable limits on dwelling size and development.
7. Expressly prohibits more than two dwelling units of any kind from being constructed or maintained on a lot that results from an urban lot split.
8. States (i) that the deed restriction is for the benefit of and is enforceable by the city, (ii) that the deed restriction shall run with the land and shall bind future owners, their heirs, and successors and assigns, (iii) that lack of compliance with the deed restriction shall be good cause for legal action against the owner(s) of the property; (iv) that, if the city is required to bring legal action to enforce the deed restriction, then the city shall be entitled to its attorneys’ fees and court costs; and (v) that the deed restriction may not be modified or terminated without the prior written consent of the Director. 4 SECTION 3. Chapter 17.103 shall be created and entered into the zoning code as the following:
Chapter 17.102 TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
17.102.010 Purpose.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this chapter is to appropriately regulate qualifying SB 9 two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits within single-family residential zones in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.
B. Applicability. The standards and limitations set forth in this chapter shall apply to urban lot splits and the development and use of SB 9 two-unit residential developments within the single-family residential zone in the City, notwithstanding any other conflicting provisions of this code. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other provision of this code, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.
17.102.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
C. “ADU” and “JADU” shall have the meanings ascribed to these terms in chapter 17.21.020.
D. “Interior setback” shall mean the setback to a property line created by an urban lot split where one lot does not have street frontage.
E. “Single-family residential zone” shall have the same meaning as in California Government Code Section 65852.21. A single-family residential zone includes the R-1 (Low Density Residential Zoning District) and any property within a planned unit development district or a specific plan area where a singlefamily dwelling is a permitted use, but a duplex, triplex, or multiple-family dwelling is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use.
F. “SB 9 two-unit residential development” means a housing development containing no more than two primary residential units within a single-family residential zone that qualifies for ministerial review pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.21 and this chapter. A housing development contains two residential units if the development proposes no more than a total of two new units or if it proposes to add one new unit to one existing unit.
G. “Urban lot split” shall have the same meaning as stated in California Government Code Section 66411.7.
5 17.102.030 Qualifying Requirements
A proposed urban lot split or SB 9 two-unit residential development shall meet all the following requirements to qualify for ministerial review pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director that each of these requirements is satisfied. The applicant and each owner of the property shall provide a sworn statement, in a form approved by the Director, attesting to all facts necessary to establish that each requirement is met.
A. Location Requirements.
1. The subject property shall be located within a single-family residential zone. A lot located within a multiple-family or mixed-use zone shall not be eligible to be subdivided through an urban lot split or developed with an SB 9 two-unit residential development pursuant to this chapter.
2. The proposed development shall not be located on any site identified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of California Government Code Section 65913.4, unless the development satisfies the requirements specified therein. Such sites include, but are not limited to, prime farmland, wetlands, high or very high fire hazard severity zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, and lands identified for conservation or habitat preservation as specifically defined in Government Code Section 65913.4.
3. The proposed development shall not be located within a historic district or on property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the California Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city landmark or historic property pursuant to a city ordinance.
B. Demolition Restrictions.
1. The proposed development shall not require the demolition or alteration of housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
2. The proposed development shall not require the demolition or alteration of housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control.
3. The proposed development shall not require the demolition or alteration of housing that has been occupied by a tenant within the last three years.
4. If any existing or previously demolished housing unit on the lot had been occupied by a tenant in the last three years, the proposed development 6 shall not involve the demolition of more than 25% of the existing exterior structural walls of any housing unit on the lot.
5. The subject property shall be owned solely by one or more individual property owners.
6. In the case of an urban lot split, the lot proposed to be subdivided shall not have been established through a prior urban lot split.
7. In the case of an urban lot split, the lot proposed to be subdivided is not adjacent to any lot that was established through an urban lot split by the owner of the subject lot or by any person acting in concert with the owner of the subject lot.
C. Number of Dwelling Units Permitted on a Lot.
1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, state law requires the city to permit a lot located within a single-family residential zone to contain two primary dwelling units, provided both units are developed and maintained in compliance with the standards and requirements set forth in this chapter.
2. Provided the lot is not subdivided or created through an urban lot split, development of two primary dwelling units on a lot through an SB 9 two-unit residential development in conformance with this chapter does not preclude the development or maintenance of one or more ADUs or JADUs on the lot to the extent permitted by chapter 17.21.020 and state law.
3. No more than two dwelling units of any kind may be constructed or maintained on a lot that results from an urban lot split. For purposes of this subdivision, the two-unit limitation applies to any combination of primary dwelling units, ADUs, and JADUs.
D. Separate Conveyance and Allowed Uses
1. Separate conveyance of the two lots resulting from an urban lot split is permitted. If dwellings or other structures (such as garages) on different lots are adjacent or attached to each other, the urban lot split boundary may separate them for conveyance purposes if the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. If any attached structures span or will span the new lot line, or if the two lots share a driveway pursuant to this section, appropriate covenants, easements or similar documentation allocating legal and financial rights and responsibilities between the owners of the two lots (CC&Rs) for construction, reconstruction, use, maintenance, and improvement of the attached structures and any related shared drive aisles, parking areas, or other portions of the lot shall be recorded before the city will approve a final parcel map for the urban lot split.
Notwithstanding the provision of such CC&Rs, however, where attached structures or related shared facilities span a lot line resulting from an urban lot 7 split, all owners of both lots shall be jointly and severally responsible for the use and maintenance of such structures or shared facilities in compliance with all provisions of this Code.
2. Condominium airspace divisions and common interest
developments are not permitted on a lot created through an urban lot split or containing an SB 9 two-unit residential development.
E. Residential Use Only. No non-residential primary use is permitted on any lot created through an urban lot split or containing an SB 9 two-unit residential development. Home occupations are permitted pursuant to Chapter
17.72. F. No Short-Term Rentals Permitted. The rental of any dwelling unit on a lot created through an urban lot split or containing an SB 9 two-unit residential development shall be for a term longer than 30 consecutive days.
17.102.040 Development Standards and Design Criteria
A. Qualifying SB 9 two-unit residential developments and any development on a lot created through an urban lot split shall be subject to the standards and criteria set forth in this section. In addition, except as modified or provided by this section or state law, an SB 9 two-unit residential development and any development on a lot created through an urban lot split shall conform to all objective development standards applicable to the lot as set forth in this title or in an applicable specific plan or planned unit development ordinance or resolution, along with all applicable objective standards and criteria contained in standard plans and specifications, policies, or standard conditions duly promulgated and adopted by the city, the Sanitary District, and the Los Angeles County Fire Authority.
B. Minimum Unit Size. Each new primary dwelling unit shall be at least 800 square feet.
C. Building Height and Stories. Each new primary dwelling unit shall be no more than two stories, constructed at ground level, and should not be more than 22 feet in height measured as the vertical distance from the average elevation of the existing grade around the building to the top plate of the uppermost unit.
D. Setbacks.
1. New Primary Dwelling Units. The following minimum setbacks from the property lines shall be observed for each new primary dwelling unit and any garages and accessory structures that are attached to a new primary dwelling unit. Detached garages and accessory structures shall comply with the setbacks contained in this section. The required setbacks shall be maintained open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except for the permitted intrusions. 8 a. Front Setback: 15 feet
b. Front Setback Flag Lot: 10 feet
c. Interior Setback: 4 feet
d. Side Setback: 4 feet
e. Rear Setback: 4 feet
f. Exception. The following permitted intrusions may project into any required setback above a maximum of two feet: cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, planter boxes, masonry planters, guard railings, chimneys, and architectural projections with no floor area, including, but not limited to, windows and pilasters.
E. Building Separation. Except as otherwise allowed by state law, minimum building separation for a two-unit development shall comply with applicable fire safety code.
F. Maximum Front Setback Coverage. No more than 50% of the front setback area may contain hardscape, excluding the allowed standard driveway and parking spaces in the front yard.
G. Open Space. Each new primary dwelling unit shall provide, at a minimum, a continuous private outdoor recreation area of 500 square feet with minimum dimensions of 10 feet. The private recreation area may be located within the interior side, street side, or rear setback areas, but must be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky in any setback area.
H. Landscaping. All new residential development shall comply with the landscaping requirements as applies to individual projects set forth in Chapter 17.89.030.
I. Screening. Each urban lot split development shall incorporate appropriate screening measures along lot lines to provide privacy pursuant to Chapter 17.99.120. Screening design shall comply with the following:
1. Solid walls and fencing such as brick and wood shall not be built higher than 6 feet from the measured grade.
a. Interior screening along the dividing lot line of an urban lot split may incorporate solid screening materials up to 6 feet.
b. In instances where new a new residential unit’s window is within 10 feet of another unit, measured from wall plane to wall plane, a landscape screening shall obscure direct sight lines between dwelling units. 9 J. Windows. Window Treatment. Windows shall be recessed at least three inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall or shall have a trim or windowsill at least one-half inch in depth.
K. Off-Street Parking.
1. Required Parking. Off-street parking spaces for an existing primary dwelling shall continue to be provided in accordance with the standards for the underlying zone. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each new primary dwelling unit unless one of the following applies:
a. The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either (i) a high-quality transit corridor as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the California Public Resources Code, or (ii) a major transit stop as defined in Section 21064.3 of the California Public Resources Code. b. The lot is located within one block of a car-share vehicle location.
2. Required parking for new primary dwelling units may be provided as covered or uncovered parking on the lot, and may be provided as tandem parking. Uncovered parking spaces may be located within the side or rear setbacks, and in the front setback for driveways that provide access for one primary dwelling unit.
3. Vehicle parking areas shall be located, oriented, or screened to prevent visual intrusion of vehicle lights into interior ground-floor residential spaces. Where parking areas are located within 10 feet of a residential unit, they shall be located within a garage, carport, or screened by non-transparent fencing, wall, or landscaping a minimum of 4 feet in height.
L. Design Standards.
1. Building Materials. If there is an existing primary dwelling that was legally established on the lot prior to the filing of a complete application for a twounit development or an urban lot split, any new additional primary dwelling unit shall complement the existing primary dwelling unit by using the same exterior materials (wall, roof, and trim). If two new primary dwelling units are developed on the lot, the dwellings shall use the same exterior materials (wall, roof, and trim).
2. Building Color. Primary dwelling units may vary in color from one another for elements such as wall, roof, and trim.
3. Roof Pitch. If there is an existing primary dwelling that was legally established on the lot prior to the filing of an application for a two-unit development or an urban lot split, any new additional primary dwelling unit shall use the same dominant roof pitch. If two new primary dwelling units are developed on the lot, the dwellings shall use the same dominant roof pitch. The dominant roof pitch is the angle or slope shared by the largest roof area. 10 4. Entry. Each new primary dwelling unit shall have a main entry that is clearly defined by a covered entry that is a minimum depth of three feet and a minimum width of 6 feet. The covered entry may be provided by a recessed entry or a projected sheltering element.
5. Lighting. All building-mounted exterior lighting shall have a maximum height of 15 feet, and be limited to downlights.
M. Mechanical Equipment, Metering Devices. All roof and ground mounted mechanical equipment and metering devices shall be screened from view from either on or off the property. All ground mounted equipment and above-ground utility meters, including, but not limited to, heating, cooling, or ventilating equipment, water meters, gas meters, and irrigation equipment, shall be shown on the site plan, and, to the extent possible, be placed outside of the required front setback area. If mechanical equipment or metering devices are to be located between a structure and the property line, an unobstructed path at least three feet wide shall be provided between the equipment and the property line.
N. Access and Circulation. Minimum Driveway Width. Driveways shall have a minimum width of 10 feet.
O. Refuse Storage Areas. All developments shall comply with trash, recycling and organics storage requirements set forth in Chapter 17.54.010.
P. Utilities.
1. Each primary dwelling unit on a lot must have its own direct utility connection to the utility service provider.
2. All necessary or required easements for the provision of electricity, gas, water, sewer, and other utility or public service to the lot and each primary dwelling unit must be obtained by the property owner/applicant. The city may condition approval of an application under this section upon the applicant providing evidence that such easements have been agreed to and/or recorded.
3. Submitted plans shall show the location and dimension of all proposed above-ground and underground utilities serving the lot and each dwelling unit, as well as the location and dimensions of all related easements.
Q. Drainage and Stormwater Management. Each lot shall drain to the street or to an approved storm drain facility. The design of parkway culverts and storm drain lateral pipe connections to city-maintained storm drains within the city right-of-way shall comply with applicable city standards. SB 9 two-unit residential developments and the development of lots created through an urban lot split are subject to city stormwater requirements.
R. Address Identification. Each residential unit shall have a separate address and shall be provided with approved address identification that is visible 11 from the street fronting the lot in accordance with Section R319 of the California Residential Code. Where the unit address on the building cannot be viewed from the street fronting the lot, a monument, pole, or other means consistent with city standards shall be used to identify the unit. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
S. Emergency Access. Development of a lot pursuant to this chapter must conform and comply with all applicable provisions of the fire code and applicable requirements promulgated by the Los Angeles County Fire Authority intended to ensure sufficient emergency access is provided or maintained. Prior to submitting a complete application for an SB 9 two-unit residential development or an urban lot split, the applicant shall obtain and provide city with written confirmation from the Los Angeles County Fire Department that the proposed development complies with all such requirements.
17.102.050 Permit Application and Review Procedures
A. Application. An applicant for an SB 9 two-unit residential development or an urban lot split shall submit an application on a form prepared by the city, along with all information and materials prescribed by such form. No application shall be accepted unless it is completed as prescribed and is accompanied by payment for all applicable fees.
B. Review. Consistent with state law, the Director will consider and approve or disapprove a complete application for an SB 9 two-unit residential development or an urban lot split ministerially, without discretionary review or public hearing.
C. Nonconforming Conditions. The correction of legal nonconforming zoning conditions is not a condition for ministerial approval of a parcel map for an urban lot split.
D. Effectiveness of Approval. The ministerial approval of an SB 9 twounit residential development or a parcel map for an urban lot split does not take effect until the city has confirmed that all required documents have been recorded as required by Chapter 16.52, Lot Splits, unless expressly deemed unnecessary by California Government Code Section 65852.21, 66411.7, or 66452.6.
E. Specific, Adverse Impacts. Notwithstanding anything else in this section, the Director may deny an application for an SB 9 two-unit residential development or a parcel map for an urban lot split if the building official makes a written finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 65589.5, on either public health and safety or on the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact. 12 SECTION 4. CEQA. There are no new significant environmental impacts or previously identified significant impacts made more severe by project modifications, new circumstances, or new information associated with the project. Therefore, the City determined that an Addendum to the Hawthorne General Plan Environmental Impact Report for Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17, Zoning is the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document to address project modifications in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section15164. CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c) provides that an addendum need not be circulated for public review.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney is authorized to prepare a summary of this ordinance. The City Clerk is also authorized to publish a summary of the text of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune at least five days prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage thereof.
13 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 2023.
ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
ROBERT KIM,
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Housing
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Housing: ___________
Kimberly Mack
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing on the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application (Pro Housing Grant)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
The staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application.
2. Approve the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the Draft 2023 Pathways to Removing Obstacles Grant Application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
DISCUSSION:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized that communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity. Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) empowers communities that are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing and seeking to increase housing production and lower housing costs for families over the long term. Barriers to affordable housing can be caused by zoning decisions, land use policies, or regulations; inefficient procedures; gaps in available resources for development; deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure; lack of neighborhood amenities; or challenges to preserving existing housing stock such as increasing threats from natural hazards, redevelopment that reduces the
number of affordable units, or expiration of affordability requirements.
Across the United States, regulatory and other barriers have made it difficult to produce, preserve, and access affordable housing. Constrained supply drives up housing costs and this reduces affordability over the long term. According to American Community Survey estimates in 2021, 39.3 million households (20.9 million renters and 18.4 million homeowners) have been classified as “cost-burdened,” spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. When broken down by race, Black families face affordability challenges as homeowners and renters more than any other race/ethnic group, spending between 30 to 50 percent of their income on housing. In Puerto Rico, cost-burdened households face severe affordability challenges, spending between 50 to 90 percent of their income on housing. Limited access to housing has long-term effects on access to opportunity and ability to build generational wealth, especially for underserved communities of color and low-income people. Affordability challenges and the lack of affordable housing supply further increase eviction pressures and likelihood of homelessness for low-income people.
HUD is issuing this NOFO under the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, approved December 29, 2022) (Appropriations Act), which appropriates $85 million for competitive grant funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Congress has directed HUD to undertake a competition using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) statutory and regulatory framework.
Under this NOFO, HUD will provide PRO Housing grants to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Grantees may use awards to further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans, improve housing strategies, and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. 1
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
5.4 Work cooperatively with developers to build and refurbish hotels and restaurants, and create space for target sectors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
In accordance with the PRO Housing application requirements, a public notice was published in the Hawthorne Press Tribune on October 5, 2023, inviting the public to comment on the PRO Housing Application up until the public hearing on October 24, 2023. The draft Pro Housing Application was available for public review at City Hall, the Public Library, and online via the City’s website.
1 https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Hawthorne PRO Housing Application and Plan
City of Hawthorne, California
Housing Hawthorne with Direct Affordable Housing Development Table of Contents
Narrative
Exhibit A Executive Summary………………………………………………… 1
2 3
Exhibit B Threshold Requirements and Other Submission Requirements……..
Exhibit C Need…….…………………………………………………………...
Exhibit D Soundness of Approach..…………………………………………… 11
Exhibit E Capacity…………………………………………………………….. 17
Exhibit F Leverage…………………………………………………………….. 19
Exhibit G Long-term effect……………………………………………………. 21
Appendix A
Summary of Comments
Standard Forms
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
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Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet (424-CBW)
PRO Housing Certifications
City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit A Executive Summary
The City of Hawthorne is a city of 84,563 residents in western Los Angeles County, California with a strong economy full of quality jobs within and near the city. It is interconnected with the rest of the region through a network of rail lines, bus rapid transit, and conventional bus lines as well as a predictable street network and freeway access. With its proximity to so many jobs and interconnectedness with the metro area, Hawthorne has become a desirable place to live, especially for those in the aerospace defense or air travel industries. The City, however, is fully built out with only a few underutilized parcels. Construction has been stagnant for more than a decade so new housing developments are few and far between, particularly for affordable housing units. The City’s residents suffer some of the worst rates of housing burden, or paying 50% or more of income in housing costs, in both the State of California and throughout the United States. To address affordability problems and encourage the production and preservation of affordable and fair housing, the City has implemented aggressive policies, programs, procedures, and codes that are known to remove barriers to affordable housing development.
Unfortunately, the City still suffers from seemingly insurmountable barriers related to the challenging real estate and construction markets in Los Angeles County. The urgent need for new affordable housing units has necessitated the City’s application proposing the construction of at least fifteen and as many as forty new affordable housing units for low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals. The project also undertakes an educational campaign to notify owners of underutilized parking lots and parking garages of a change in codes releasing them from maintaining the parking spaces in an area of the city well-serviced by high-quality public transit.
These efforts are expected to combine to produce or encourage the production of new permanent affordable housing stock for LMI individuals and to prevent the development of slums or blighted properties. The City intends to continue successful policies and procedures that prevent discrimination and support fair housing practices throughout the city. 1 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit B Threshold Requirements and Other Submission Requirements The City of Hawthorne does not have any unresolved civil rights matters, nor have they had any violations or deficiencies in recent history. The City proactively incorporates fair housing best practices into their procedures, policies, plans, and ordinances to create equal access to safe, affordable housing for all residents.
2 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit C Need
a. NEED (Maximum 35 points)
The City of Hawthorne has a diverse population of 84,563 residents, according to the ACS 5-year estimates of 2022. The City has been instrumental in actions, programs, and resources to help meet affordable housing production and preservation for its communities and workforce but benefits have spread throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area of 18.5 million people. S ategic actions are consistent with HUD’s national goals to provide decent housing opportunities that can be accessible to low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.
On May 12, 2020, the Hawthorne City Council adopted the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, which described the City’s housing and community development needs, including strategies to address the priorities expressed by residents. Seven (7) strategies were identified with the top being: 1) Preserve the supply of affordable housing, and 2) Increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income individuals, families, persons with special needs and persons experiencing homelessness.
Currently, the City has attempted to facilitate housing development projects including a planned undertaking with Skid Row Housing Trust Developer. However, Additionally, to ensure equal access to housing opportunities, the City Fair Housing Services provider supports any resident in their efforts to obtain and maintain fair housing. The City maintains a centralized and exhaustive list of resources with links for tenants and landlords to help prevent evictions, preserve quality housing, prevent housing stock from falling into blight or slum conditions, and resolve conflicts.
Pro-housing programs in place are highlighted below:
• Single Family Rehabilitation program to preserve existing aged housing stock. • Tenant-landlord programs with resources to alleviate families/individuals at-risk of becoming unhoused.
• Low-income Affordable Housing waiting list and annual application process. • Emergency Housing Voucher Program- City was awarded 67 vouchers in June 2021 to meet those at-risk of homelessness, post COVID 19.
• Housing Trust Fund- 1st Phase funding commitment with land valued at $5.8 mil targeting 80% or below AMI.
The investment of HUD resources and other federal, state, and local investments has been a catalyst for consistent positive changes for fair housing within the community. Affordable housing preservation and development goals reflected below indicate recent strategies taken place to address the significant housing supply deficits in the Hawthorne and surrounding communities.
Goal 1: Provide a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the existing and future needs of all Hawthorne residents.
Program 1: Residential Sites Inventory
Using sources from the General Fund, the City will find and rezone sites that are sufficient in meeting the required density to achieve the RHNA requirements. The City aims to make all needed amendments to the zoning code by the end of 2023.
3 Program 2: Monitor Residential Capacity
Hawthorne aims to ensure no net loss of capacity on development sites by implementing an ongoing monitoring procedure. The evaluation procedure are pursuant to CGC Section 65863.
Program 3: Public Property Conversion to Housing
The City will work with nonprofits and public agencies to determine which sites are feasible for residential development. The updated list of surplus City-owned lands, their information and development status will be included in the City’s APR.
Program 4: Replacement of Units on Sites
Pursuant to CGC Section 65583.2(g)(3) the City will replace any units on identified sites in the Site Inventory that are rent controlled or reserved for low or very low-income households. Developments that require demolition of such units will only be approved if the new building houses as many as demolished or if certain affordability requirements.
Program 5: Facilitate Affordable and Special Needs Housing Construction The City is committed to facilitating construction by taking the following actions:
. Collaborating with affordable housing and special needs housing developers. . On a case-by-case basis implement regulatory concessions and incentives. . Assist developers with obtaining low-income housing tax credits to fund the new affordable. housing developments.
. Collaborate with housing developers to support large families.
Program 6: Mixed Use Development
On an ongoing basis the City will encourage mixed use developments by providing technical assistance, pursuing strategic partnerships, monitoring development interests and inquiries yearly.
Program 7: Accessory Dwelling Units
The City will amend its Zoning Code to allow for the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as a housing option for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Program 8: Density Bonus Implementation
On a sliding scale the City will grant density bonuses to developments that incorporate affordable housing units.
Program 9: Multi Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Using HOME funding the City will work with Community Housing Development Organizations to acquire dilapidated developments and rehabilitate them.
Program 10: California Accessibility Standards Compliance Program The City will ensure that new and rehabilitated developments adhere to the State of California accessibility standards by providing technical assistance and readily available resources to developers.
Program 11: Lot Consolidation
The City will establish a lot consolidation procedure to identify neighboring small lots that could be used for affordable housing development. A factsheet detailing the lot consolidation incentive will be available by October 2023.
4 Goal 2: Protect, encourage, and provide housing opportunities for persons of lower and moderate incomes.
Program 14: Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households o The City will encourage development by doing the following:
. Conducting outreach to housing developers annually.
. Providing financial and technical assistance on a case-by-case basis. . Identifying grant and funding opportunities.
. Applying for or supporting funding applications.
. Reviewing and prioritizing local funding.
. Offering additional incentives outside of the density bonus.
Goal 3: Preserve and maintain the existing housing stock so that all residents live in neighborhoods free from blight and deterioration.
Program 17: Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Opportunities The City will implement energy-efficient measures for new development construction. Information about the measures will be made available on the City’s website and the permit counter.
Goal 4: Reduce or remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing where feasible and legally permissible.
Program 19: Zoning Code Amendments – Housing Constraints To remove housing constraints the City will amend its Zoning Code. The update will address the following:
. Low Barrier Navigation
. Transitional and Supportive Housing
. Residential Care Facilities
. Streamlined and Ministerial Review for Eligible Affordable Housing Projects . Employee Housing
. Single-Room Occupancy
H using problems measure:
The City is listed in the PRO Housing spreadsheet as a priority geography because of housing problems. Specifically, the area suffers from very high housing burdens defined as spending 50% or more of household income on housing costs. This area also sees many new arrival immigrants who often join other families from their country of origin in a single housing unit leading to massive overcrowding. The area, as a particularly vulnerable portion of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, has high levels of people experiencing homelessness. In an effort to serve some of the unhoused, the City opened the Bridge of Hope Community Housing in May 2023.
The development is a transitional housing pallet site that houses 12 people suffering from homelessness at a time.
5 Housing Housing
Countyor Priority Affordability HAFNational
Threshold
HAFState
Threshold
ProblemsFactor HPFNational HPFState
Threshold
OffpaceNational OffpaceState
OffpaceFactor Threshold Threshold
-0.194093 0.107911 0.385373
Jurisdiction State Place Geography Factor(HAF)
Yes 1.177707
(HPF) Threshold
Hawthornecity California Place 2.069333 9.500000 0.495698 0.428937 0.588235 Current City demographics depict that there is insufficient affordable housing combined with excessive cost burden and substandard housing as quantified in the PRO Housing spreadsheet.
But the City’s needs go far beyond what is captured in this quantification. Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 19,050 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 13,578 are cost burdened households. Approximately, 7,199 of the cost burdened households were considered severely cost burdened households.
Concurrently, information gathered during development of the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2021-2029 Housing Element and market analysis, confirm that the primary barriers to affordable housing in Hawthorne are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. Preservation of existing housing requires its own efforts as well as the need to increase housing stock within the community, thus the need for additional funding streams is even higher to try to accomplish both goals. Consideration must be given to the growing percentage of housing units that will need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes. The City’s low-interest rehabilitation loans are one effort to maintain a good state of repair in existing housing but the strain throughout the community is greater than the resources available.
Given the post-pandemic era, families and individuals are challenged with even greater housing deficits based on recent supportive housing services and practices listed herein. In FY 2021-22, 6 City COVID-19 response included funds to support housing and economic development needs of Hawthorne residents. The housing component of actions provided short-term rental and utility assistance to 123 income eligible households.
Currently, the City’s Section 8 waiting list has 404 families pending assistance, and City-owned properties for Affordable Housing has its own waitlist, receiving an estimated 19 applications remaining on the waitlist this year. Application intake is opened once a year, with applications repeated annually. Income ranges and rent amounts on the waitlist indicate the following:
# of Bedrooms/unit Household Size Income Range Rent Amount 2 3
4 1
2 1
2 $88,401-$106,050
$98,201-$117,850
$68,751-$82,500
$78,551-$94,300
$26,501-$44,150
$30,301-$50,450
$2,431
1 $2,160
1 (62+) $982
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes goals to reduce or remove governmental and non-governmental constraints to the development and improvements. Existing goals identified in the Housing Element are:
• Review residential development standards, regulations, ordinances, departmental processing procedures, and permit fees related to construction and rehabilitation to determine any constraints on housing development and modify accordingly. • Inform applicants on how to navigate the development review process and efficiently facilitate building permit and development plan processing for residential construction. • Monitor state and federal housing-related legislation, and update City plans, ordinances, and processes pursuant to such legislation to remove or reduce governmental constraints. • Provide incentives and regulatory concessions for residential projects constructed specifically for low- and moderate-income households.
• Adopt plans and programs that support the provision of adequate infrastructure and public facilities
These activities are already underway to advance affordable housing in Hawthorne and are continuing to be implemented outside the scope of the proposed project. The proposed project, as described in the next narrative exhibit, will be to acquire and develop city-owned and directly administered affordable housing that expands housing stock and overcomes the most serious and challenging barriers to development in the City: the lack of available land for development and the prohibitively expensive costs of development, which prevent private developers from obtaining adequate funding.
E en after the project and the City’s existing concurrent activities are completed, barriers will still exist to the production and preservation of more affordable housing. The City of Hawthorne has been faced with a history of redlining in some areas and continued racial/ethnic segregation.
More recent challenges include emerging linguistic isolation, household income constraints, and opportunity limitations.
7 Remaining racial/ethnic segregation has likely existed since at least the redlining phase of discriminatory lending. In the maps, below, it’s apparent that the riskier or less desirable neighborhoods from the Home Owners Loan Corporation correlate to the less integrated areas of the City now.
8 The problem of racial and ethnic segregation in Hawthorne did not appear recently and it is not likely to be solved without long-term, sustained efforts. The City’s proposed affordable housing unit development will not discriminate for or against segregated parts of the city but will instead locate wherever an adequate site presents itself in the market. Predictions at this time are to see parcels available in the northern and central portions of the city which are already either integrated or experiencing low levels of segregation. Unlike rental housing units, turnover in owner-occupied housing takes longer and involves more complicated interconnections with the neighborhood. Some residents may find comfort and connection in the closeness of others that share their culture. Efforts to bring opportunities into these neighborhoods cannot be overlooked as they can improve quality of life without uprooting established residents. Still, the City will actively work to incorporate regional, state, and national best practices to improve outcomes for all residents and improve equitable access to opportunity regardless of address.
Income and opportunity limitations not only impact the segregated communities but also impact every neighborhood within the city. Exploration of the US Census Bureau’s Opportunity Insights maps revealed that every tract in the city experienced generational impacts on household income at age 35. For each tract, 35-year-olds that had grown up in the tract to high-income parents had higher incomes that those who grew up with middle-income parents. Similarly, those from middle class origin families had higher incomes than those from low-income families. The difference in each step was roughly $4k-6k per year meaning that in some tracts the adult children of high-income families made up to $12,000 per year more than those from the same tract but from low-income families. The largest gap observed, in the southeastern part of the city, saw a difference of $23,000 in household income with those from high-income families earning nearly double that of 35-yhear-olds from low-income origin families. 9 Existing policies, partnerships, and ordinances are already in place to help equitable housing development, but there is no undeveloped land, and the market is prohibitively expensive.
Without intervention to provide additional funding, more affordable housing cannot be generated. The challenging real estate and construction markets have led to stagnant construction throughout the city for over a decade and ultimately back to the housing bubble collapse in 2008.
Since then, few new developments have successfully obtained financing and thus, the housing stock has stayed relatively flat. Only a few developments undertaken by the City have produced new affordable housing units. The City is committing itself to find additional resources to bridge gaps in funding such as through using Tax Incentive financing and applying HUD and CHDO funding to qualified developers. This kind of leverage may be all some developers need to start producing additional housing in Hawthorne. If it’s not enough, however, the City is dedicated to participating in conferences and planning to try to identify policies, procedures, ordinances, codes, best practices, programs, and innovative financing mechanisms to overcome these persistent housing shortages.
10 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit D Soundness of Approach
b SOUNDNESS OF APPROACH (Maximum 35 points)
The City of Hawthorne proposes to acquire unoccupied property as available within the City.
There is a preference for acquiring parking lots or parking garages that have been recently released from higher-than-needed coded parking requirements and are in areas served by highquality, high-frequency, and reliable public transit routes. These lots or garages would then be demolished and replaced with new housing stock, 100% of which would be deed restricted to serve low- to moderate-income (LMI) households and individuals for the City’s standard fiftyfive-year period. This would have the added benefit of producing new housing units in the city that don’t currently exist, since helping to increase the supply of housing overall, and especially affordable housing, will help reduce overall housing and rental market costs borne by residents.
In the absence of a suitable site for new housing development, the City will acquire one or more existing housing sites that are preferably vacant. No people will be displaced in the project but any current residents that do not meet LMI limits will be replaced with qualifying households upon the end of their leases. This type of project may also require the rehabilitation of the property through either substantial renovation, or minor updates, depending on the existing condition of the property.
In either of these two possible cases, the project is proposing to meet the national objectives of benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals by providing quality, affordable housing in welldeveloped, high-amenity communities that are close to good jobs. The community is a priority geography because of housing problem factors, most notably housing burden caused by high rents and mortgages. The properties in the city are in high-demand and thus fetch very high rents or purchase prices that require 50% or more of household income for many residents. Several census tracts within the city have housing burdens impacting 30%-40% of their population, according to the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 data. The city-owned and administered affordable housing units would be rented at income-dependent rates following already established procedures that protect participants from housing burden.
11 Also, in either case, the projects will prevent or eliminate slums or blight. The parking lots or garages that can be considered for acquisition were previously over-coded and thus are underutilized. Because they are not operating anywhere near full capacity and are therefore either bringing in either no or low incomes to cover maintenance and operations, these facilities are at a higher risk for becoming neglected and falling into a state of decay. The nature of their use as a parking lot or parking garage further increases their risk of becoming blighted as these facilities don’t have many people staying on site so they are often targets for graffiti and vandalism and potential locations for other crimes. By converting the parking lots or garages to housing, the area will be inhabited through all parts of the day and year-round with people coming and going.
It will also see dedicated maintenance and operations by the City so it does not fall into blight or become a slum. Similarly, existing housing that is acquired by the City will be maintained carefully while it is owned and operated by the City.
Another project activity will be the education of the owners of the excess parking sites that former restrictions requiring that much parking have been removed, thus allowing them to develop or sell their properties to other developers. While this won’t necessarily result in affordable housing developments, it will likely result in a split between housing and commercial development along with some possible sites without further improvements. Educational outreach campaigns such as this can encourage or promote the development of new housing units by informing landowners of new opportunities generated by the removal of previously restrictive codes or ordinances.
Benefits of the proposed project begin impacting the LMI individuals of the region within 1-6 months of unit completion for either new construction or renovation, when the first tenants will begin moving into the new units. This could be as early as the second quarter after the project begins, depending on the housing market, the speed of acquisition, and the condition of existing housing units. It could also be delayed as far as four years in the future if demolition and new construction are required. This will give enough time to acquire the property, perform design and engineering activities, complete CEQA/NEPA reports including public engagement, and construct the project using two rounds of competitive procurement: one for a design and engineering firm and another for a construction contractor. The improvements to housing supply are expected to last a minimum of fifty-five years and potentially over a hundred years, given good design, construction techniques, and maintenance. The benefits of the educational campaign for landowners of the parking lots and garages are anticipated to take up to five years from notice to permit application and another two years until housing units or commercial developments become occupied. Once established, these developments are expected to benefit the community into perpetuity.
These proposed activities focus on addressing the only two remaining barriers to affordable housing production in the City. This is the lack of available land for development and the prohibitively high costs of affordable housing in the Los Angeles region. An LA Times article published in June 2022 estimated that affordable housing in the LA metro area costs $1M per unit to develop. With development costs this steep, it is nearly impossible for private developers to find funding for projects that include substantial portions of affordable housing for LMI individuals. Recently in Hawthorne, a developer intending to build housing with affordable units 12 had moved along well in the process until they were ultimately unable to pull together financing and the entire development fell apart. However, the city urgently needs additional housing, especially affordable housing and private development has proven unable to provide it.
Therefore, the City is concentrating its request for grant funds to produce new directly owned affordable housing units for LMI individuals.
T e project’s activities will all fall within the city limits of Hawthorne, CA, and its impacts are likely to be felt through at several cities and unincorporated areas around Hawthorne on the western side of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. When considering actual geographic impact of increasing the affordable housing stock within Hawthorne, it’s important to realize the city exists within the regional context since geographic mobility from town to town in the LA Metro area is very high. Using the US Census “On the Map” tool, it’s clear that those who travel to work in Hawthorne come from all over the metro area, with 14.3% of the workforce traveling more than 50 miles to come to work in the city.
In the reverse, 53.5% of residents live within 10 miles of their jobs and only 7.7% travel more than 50 miles to work.
13 The City of Hawthorne is a high-opportunity area because it is home to or adjacent to large centers of quality jobs, particularly in the aerospace defense sector. With a cluster of these aerospace industries nearby and access to a variety of educational opportunities, the city is a great place for people working or pursuing a career in the aerospace economic cluster. The city has other diverse job opportunities and is close to desirable amenities such as sports arenas, retail, medical care, international airports and the beach. Furthermore, the city enjoys numerous neighborhoods that are thoroughly connected to the rest of the Los Angeles metro area by high quality transit lines.
14 K y stakeholders of the project are people with unmet housing needs in the LA metro area but specifically those already in Hawthorne. These stakeholders are regularly being invited to review and comment on housing plans including the Planning Department’s Housing Element and the Housing Department’s annual action plans as well as any grant applications, including this one, that are submitted for competitive funding. Notice of public availability to review the documents is made online and through publication in the local newspaper. The documents are available for review at two City-owned facilities including City Hall and are also available online. Hearings for public comment are usually held in conjunction with regularly scheduled City Council meetings at the central and transit-accessible council chambers. This allows the public to have a clear location and time during which to publicly appear for questions or comments. Comments and requests are also accepted at all times via phone, walk-in, or email.
T e proposal aligns with requirements to affirmatively further fair housing by following the City’s well-established fair housing practices that have had a long history of seamless implementation and success. The City does not discriminate against tenants from often excluded populations such as the disabled, families with children, or vulnerable communities of color. The City is also very careful not to discriminate against any person by race, religion, age, family status, etc. The City also makes efforts to serve the unhoused. In May 2023, the City opened a transitional housing pallet site called Bridge of Hope Community Housing that houses twelve people suffering from homelessness at any given time.
The City anticipates that the demographics of individuals benefitting from the project’s proposed units will be reflective of the diverse demographics of the city as a whole. The parcels likely to be acquired and developed by the project will fall in the high-opportunity, integrated sections of town giving more people from the segregated sides of the city more integrated housing options.
Because of the long-term housing shortage in the region, no parts of the city have highly concentrated affordable housing units. Instead, the city experiences mixed-income neighborhoods throughout all parts of town, even in those that have been racially segregated for a century. The project will also support the integration of protected class groups by developing a mix of units suitable for families with children and accessible to people with disabilities. The city enjoys a diverse mix of races and ethnicities and already has established processes to support affordable housing access for people regardless of race. Thus, individuals from underserved communities of color have equitable access to programs that help them obtain safe and affordable housing.
The project is being carefully designed to avoid displacement of existing residents or businesses.
Firstly, the project will work to find unoccupied sites. If this is not possible given the market at the time funds become available, then the project will allow existing tenants to stay through at least to the end of their existing lease, even if they do not qualify for LMI housing. If existing tenants do qualify for LMI housing, they will be rented their existing unit at the City’s affordable housing rental rates. Sites with existing operational commercial or industrial businesses will not be purchased.
15 The resulting affordable housing units will be included in the City’s existing city-owned properties leasing procedures, which have been in place for at least the past three years and possibly over a decade. This includes the widespread marketing of the opening of the City’s waiting list for its annual enrollment period. This is undertaken both online and through newspaper publication. The annual enrollment period is kept consistent from year to year to be predictable to the community.
T e project’s budget was estimated based on the available funding through a combination of the solicitation, the availability of leverage funding, and the value of in-kind contributions. The City will scale its efforts based on the amount of funding offered and the condition of properties acquired. The actual budget form was completed assuming the most divided possible expenditure of the funds, which would be the purchase of a parking garage, its demolition, design and engineering of a development, permitting and environmental compliance of the new development, and construction of the new facility. This process would take the longest and pose the highest risk for protest by community members or abutters. It’s anticipated that this most labor intensive project alternative would take four years to complete, seeing units open for leasing in approximately 2028, though all funds would be expected to be obligated by September 30, 2026.
It is possible instead that the City procures one or more existing sites that are already suitable for affordable housing. This approach could see more funding spent on acquisition and related expenses and much less devoted to design, construction, and related activities. However, the overall project cost would be expected to be the same and the timeline could be reduced to as little as 2 years or could remain at 4 years depending on the extent of renovations required to produce quality affordable housing units.
If partial funding is offered, the scale of the project would also be reduced. The City’s goal is to produce as many quality affordable housing units as possible given awarded funding, what is available on the market, and prevailing rates of construction at the time of development. 16 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit E Capacity
c CAPACITY (Maximum 10 points)
The City of Hawthorne is undertaking this grant as the sole and direct applicant. The City has a history of receiving and successfully administering grants of comparable scale for a variety of purposes such as transportation, hazard mitigation, security, public safety, and housing. The City’s Housing Department oversees an annual budget of about $23,093,679 that coordinates and governs operations and administration of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, Fair Housing, Rent Mediation, City-owned Properties, Building Rehabilitation Loan Programs, Emergency Housing Vouchers Program, Federal Community Development Block Grant programs and HOME programs.
As indicated above, the City owns properties that are directly rented to very-low-, low-, and moderate-income residents. The City currently has 6 affordable-housing buildings with a combined total of 38 units. The City operates and maintains a waiting list for direct housing that opens each year. Those wishing to be considered for housing must apply each year during the waiting list application period. This is because households tend to move extensively throughout the LA region instead of predominantly staying anchored to one community.
The City also maintains a partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for everyone. They are an ongoing partner for normal operations of the City’s housing department. They typically provide services to residents as needed but also advocate for equality in housing at all levels of government. They stay engaged in the City’s public engagement processes offering valuable insights to help keep the City’s housing programs aligned with fair housing best practices.
For development projects, the City is experienced with competitively procuring contractors to perform work beyond the normal scope of the City’s day-to-day activities. This includes preparing, publishing, and advertising RFPs and RFQs, accepting and reviewing responses, contracting with selected vendors, and maintaining project management and administrative activities in conjunction with the contracted parties. This also includes final inspections of the work performed as well as invoicing, distribution of grant funds, data collection, and reporting.
In the preparation of this application, the City chose to hire consulting firm California Consulting, Inc, to assist with the composition of the application documents. Senior Project Managers Ashley Ramsey and Karen Simpson of California Consulting held a series of meetings with Planning Director Gregg McClain, Housing Director Kimberly Mack, and City Manager Vontray Norris. The consultants advised City leadership staff of the grant requirements and supported them as they determined what activities would most benefit the City and meet regional needs. City staff made all decisions based on previous community engagement; existing local, regional, state and federal plans, goals, guidelines, and requirements; best practices; and direct professional experience with their community. The consultants used the City leadership staff’s input and publicly available data and plans to draft the application documents. The City then reviewed the documents before making them available for public review and comment for twenty (20) calendar days. The City held a public hearing on October 24, 2023, during a 17 previously planned City Council meeting to maximize attendance and convenience to the community. The City staff collected public comments and provided them to the consultants. The consultants then incorporated the public comments into the application. City staff then reviewed the updated draft of the application and approved submission of the application for consideration for competitive funding.
For the project, the City will leverage its existing full-time staff to oversee and administer the project. As Housing Director, Kimberly Mack will serve as the lead project manager with assistance from Gregg McClain, and supervision by Von Norris. Together, they will contract with the necessary vendors and work with them for a successful project implementation. Mrs. Mack will take the lead on managing project site selection and construction or renovation design portions of the vendors’ scope of work, while Mr. McClain will confirm compliance with local, regional, and state laws including permitting and CEQA/NEPA requirements. Mr. Norris will provide overall supervision and assign other experts within the city government or contracted by the City to perform other services, such as legal services by the City Attorney Robert Kim or his assistants, and to coordinate with the City Council for timely completion of all activities, with assistance from Mrs. Mack, Mr. McClain, and their staff. The Director of Finance, Felice Lopez, will supervise her staff in the distribution of grant funds, including the timely payment of invoices, and the tracking and reporting of grant funds expended. Mrs. Mack and Mr. McClain will coordinate to prepare status updates that include the financial statements as well as project status and submit them the HUD periodically in compliance with the grant award agreement. 18 City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit F Leverage
The City of Hawthorne proposes to leverage $2,628,767.47 of other housing funds toward the project. The City will use $2,251,732.47 of Home-ARP funding and $377,035 from Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funding for a qualified developer. Both programs permit the use of these funds for leverage in federal housing applications. The application also proposes the contribution of indirect costs using the de minimis rate of 10% of direct costs of the application for leverage. Because the housing needs of this priority geography are so great and the housing market is exceptionally challenging, all $10,000,000 of grant funds requested will be spent on direct costs. Thus, indirect costs will be $1,000,000. Total quantified leverage is proposed at $3,628,767.47, which are 36.29% of the requested grant funds. The funds have been dedicated per City policy via Resolution No ***, approved on October 24, 2023. 19 RESOLUTION NO. X
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PATHWAYS TO PREMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT certifies by resolution the approval of the APPLICATION to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section X requires City Council approval for the commitment of match funding over *threshold*;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hawthorne as follows:
Section 1. Approves the filing of an APPLICATION for the HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program.
Section 2. Certifies that the city will provide matching funds in the amount of $X from existing funds designated for affordable housing development that are allowed for the proposed use as indicated by dollar amounts and sources listed in Exhibit "A".
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause this Resolution and his certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.
Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of , 2023.
Alex Vargas, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
Dayna Williams Hunter, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert Kim, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
City of Hawthorne, California
Exhibit G Long-term Effect
e LONG-TERM EFFECT (Maximum 10 points)
P oposed Achievements
The project proposes to create additional affordable housing stock in the city, which is fully built out with no undeveloped land at all. The lack of land and the City’s desirable location leads to an exceptionally limited housing supply at all income levels. However, affordable housing development has not kept pace with demand leading to housing volatility and extremely high rents. Despite the City’s proactive inclusion of best practices to remove barriers to housing development, the area still needs financial help in acquiring and opening new affordable housing units.
The project will acquire and either rehabilitate, convert, or construct new affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households. These units will be deed restricted as affordable rental housing units for a minimum of fifty-five years, the standard covenant used by the City.
While the exact number of units and the capacity of those units will be determined through the course of the project depending on the housing market at the time grant funds become available and the condition of the purchased buildings, the City expects at least 15 units and preferably 40 new units will be acquired, improved and/or built, and be made available for rent to low- and moderate-income renters.
Deliverables to indicate success in the project will include photographs and status reports of the project, a location map of all sites acquired, and a comprehensive list of all new units with location, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage, energy and water efficiency features, community features, transportation linkages, availability date for rent, and, if applicable, non-personally identifiable information about the first tenants. These deliverables will be submitted to HUD with regular update reports and with the final report for grant closeout.
A ticipated Roadblocks
The project faces some known challenges in the form of an unknown market. Thankfully, the City has well-established pro-housing codes, procedures, programs, and plans, but the lack of available land for new development prevents the project activities from being completely known until grant funds are available to purchase property. Many cities or communities have undeveloped or unoccupied sites to offer for new commercial or housing developments, but Hawthorne has very few sites that could potentially be developed. New construction throughout the City has been stagnant for at least a decade, with few developers undertaking new construction for any purpose.
Another challenge to the proposed project, as well as any other housing development, is a regional shortage of sellers willing to accept market appraisal value for their properties. The regional market is slanted heavily toward sellers because of the extreme shortage of housing supply. Hawthorne in particular has an extensive shortage of workforce housing because large and desirable regional employers are based in and around the City. This includes SpaceX, Tesla Design Center, SoFi Stadium, the upcoming Intuit Dome, Amazon Fulfillment Center, OSI Systems, along with many retail, educational, medical, entertainment, and aerospace defense companies. People in the region have become conscientious about the impacts of a long 21 automobile commute to work and are increasingly looking to live near their work. With so many quality jobs in and near Hawthorne, demand is high driving both real estate sale prices and rents far outside of the affordable range. The City will only purchase property from a willing seller and cannot pay more than the market appraisal value, thus, the City may see some challenges in the market if it remains in its current state when grant funds become available.
Maintaining cohesion with the existing built environment is also a consideration for the project.
Because most existing housing in the city is single-story or low-rise, a high-rise housing complex is unlikely to be appropriate. The City will consider acquiring multiple sites that are suitable for multi-family housing. Ideally, the City will acquire sites not currently used for housing and develop new housing on those sites. This will have a larger, permanent improvement to the overall housing stock in the city, helping to narrow the gap between supply and demand.
H using Cost Burden Reduction
The project proposes to create new affordable housing units, preferably on sites that do not currently serve as housing or are not currently occupied. Furthermore, these developments will be made to be cohesive with the existing neighborhoods and leveraging existing high quality public transit corridors.
The City has already adopted, codified, and instituted all known best practices in supporting the production and preservation of affordable housing but the barriers of land availability and financing are steep enough to limit private investment. The City acknowledges the urgency and importance of developing additional housing units overall and in directly developing affordable housing units to help housing development keep better pace with demand. Through this proposal and other efforts, the City hopes to meet its share of regional affordable housing development goals. Even with these efforts, however, overall demand and especially affordable housing development will continue to fall short of regional need. However, as the shortage is lessened by every hard-fought gain in housing units, the market rates should be reduced without causing any additional expenses. Indeed, overall costs should be reduced as Hawthorne is becoming more transit-oriented and safer for pedestrians and cyclists, LA Metro offers affordable fare programs, new construction removes fossil fuel use for heating and cooking, and new developments or renovations offer energy and water efficient units.
Another element of this proposal is a campaign to educate owners of twenty (20) sites currently used for parking under old codes that have been overruled and replaced by State requirements.
These formerly codified parking areas are all within high-performing transit corridors that meet frequency and reliability standards in California. In the past, expansive parking was needed because nearly all people chose to drive alone to work or school and City zoning regulations required enough parking spaces to accommodate these behaviors. Over time and with great effort by the City, County, and State, commuter patterns have shifted within the city and county to more use of public transit, carpooling, or active transportation. This has allowed certain areas of the city to release previous parking requirements, but many owners of the parking lots or parking garages are not aware of this change. When they are directly informed of the change in requirements that allows their sites to be developed for different uses, it is likely these owners 22 will opt to convert the lots to higher and better use. The City is hopeful that many of these will be converted into much needed multi-family housing.
Outside of this proposal, the City is dedicated to proactively engaging with private housing developers and helping more with financing than they were previously able to do. The City already has an income-driven low-interest rehabilitation loan program to help preserve housing at more affordable rates and to keep low- to moderate-income homeowners in their own homes.
However, a recent private attempt to develop housing fell apart because the funding could not be finalized. The City is committed to working with developers to help them navigate funding challenges, including but not limited to using housing funds to fill small funding gaps.
A Model for Other Communities
While the proposed solution of creating more housing stock in the City is not a new idea, the portion of the project directed to inform landowners of the release of parking requirements from their sites is anticipated to be an efficient method for encouraging housing development. While it may only apply regionally, sharing the model of educating landowners on their new development opportunities could be a low-cost way to urge private housing development. Although education on this specific rule change that opens the door for the replacement of parking lots with other more urgently needed land uses is specific to the region, the idea of encouraging development through notification to landowners is one that could apply to communities throughout the country.
E vironmental Risks and Community Resilience
The community’s most significant natural hazard is earthquakes. The City is very close to known dangerous fault lines and is at a very high risk for serious ground shaking in the event of an earthquake. The City has adopted building codes that prohibit dangerous structural elements such as unreinforced masonry and guidelines that encourage both structural and non-structural best practices such as securing water heaters, propane tanks, kitchen appliances, chemicals, and wall mounted items. The project will ensure that any significant rehabilitation or new construction includes designs resilient to seismic risks.
The other natural hazard facing the City is a moderate flood risk to low lying areas. This is limited to a few small areas throughout the city. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recommends only protecting wells from contamination by flooding for this level of risk. The City and surrounding areas have already taken these precautions and continue to work to protect the region’s water supply from all matter of risks. Cal OES does not recommend home elevations or relocations in the City because of flood risks but does include optional guidance of raising or floodproofing HVAC equipment, raising electrical system components and adding waterproof veneer to exterior walls. The City will incorporate this guidance into plans for significant rehabilitation or new construction pursuant to the activities defined in Exhibit D Soundness of Approach.
In addition to these naturally occurring challenges, the City also faces climate change related dangers. According to the California Energy Commission’s Cal-Adapt Tool, the City faces a minimum increase in Annual Average Maximum Temperature of 3℉ over baseline using 23 medium emissions assumptions in the mid-century (2035-2064) outlook. This could be as bad as a 6.8℉ increase under high emissions models by the end of the century. This would be caused by up to 12 additional days of extreme heat per year over the 2 days per year established baseline and exacerbated by an estimated increase of 67 nights per year that would be considered “warm nights.” These warm nights are becoming known to be one of the highest indicators of heatrelated illness or death to an area experiencing climate change dangers.
Hawthorne’s precipitation models in the Cal-Adapt tool predict lengthened dry spells and more intense droughts despite a very small overall decrease in annual precipitation. This fits with recent experiences that see longer periods without rain but more intense rainfall events that dump large amounts of rain on an area in a short amount of time, causing additional localized flooding risks and reducing the amount of water absorbed by the ground, resulting in more storm water being lost to runoff.
The climate change impacts must be mitigated through the incorporation or energy and water efficient designs, appliances, and fixtures as well as by including nature-based solutions by providing permeable or semi-permeable surfaces, shade, bioswales, trees, and native and drought resilient vegetation. The City has extensive experience in establishing and maintaining energy and water efficient affordable housing developments and units. The State of California leads the nation in its requirements for energy efficiency and water efficient plumbing requirements and the City meets or exceeds all standards set by the State in efforts to meet local, regional, and state goals to save energy and conserve water. Although the specific measures relevant to the site(s) for planned affordable housing development will be dependent on the properties acquired through the market after award, the City commits to championing an energy efficient and water saving design that will ease the burden of climate change to the vulnerable populations in the city. This includes proactively addressing the urban heat island effect, most likely through planting native, drought tolerant vegetation and incorporating permeable surfaces, consistent with the City’s landscaping requirement. It also includes all-electric units for any new construction and the conversion to all-electric units during renovations, when economically feasible using a combination of grant funds, rebates, energy cost savings, and the value of air quality improvements.
M asures of Success
The city is a high priority geography because of the high housing cost burden. However, this high housing cost burden is a result of multiple factors. The one the project proposes to address is the lack of affordable housing units in the city. A successful project will see at a minimum the development of 15 units with a new 55-year affordable housing covenant. If there are 15 units that are added to the low- to moderate-income affordable housing stock in the city, this project will have been well worth the effort. However, the City would like to develop up to 40 units of affordable housing, if the market permits.
This realistic and attainable goal only measures those units that have new affordable housing deed restrictions. However, the City would prefer, if possible, to produce a mix of quality units designated as affordable housing and new affordable housing units on sites that were not previously used as housing. The project will be largely successful if it generates half of the new 24 deed restricted units on parcels currently used for other purposes. It is anticipated that both renovated new affordable housing units and new construction or conversion affordable housing units will be occupied by low- to moderate-income households within 6 months of project completion.
An additional measure of success will focus on the educational campaign notifying landowners whose parcels have had a recent lifting of parking requirements of the change. The City would consider the educational campaign a success if two of the sites, out of twenty identified, see building permit applications and/or zoning change applications within five years of notification.
Ideally, up to fifteen will seek to further develop their properties for either housing or commercial use rather than for parking.
L ng-term Barrier Removal
The long-term impact of the project will be the provision of new housing stock to do what is possible to reduce the extreme housing shortage. Unfortunately, Hawthorne does experience segregation as a clear result of redlining practices nearly a century ago. The eastern most side of the city sees People of Color (POC) isolation while the far southwestern section of the city is white isolated. Most potential sites for development in this project are found in the northern and central parts of the city, which are far more integrated. While this doesn’t solve the long-standing housing segregation within the city, it is likely to create additional housing stock within the integrated portions of the city both maintaining the integration of these neighborhoods.
Thankfully, Hawthorne has a long history of thorough urban development, and all neighborhoods have access to education, shopping, jobs, healthy food, and other desirable amenities. 25 OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
* 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
New
Application Continuation
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: City of Hawthorne, California
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI:
95-6000718 QU9JK191Z2L3
d. Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
4455 W 126th St
* City: Hawthorne
County/Parish:
* State: CA: California
Province:
* Country: USA: UNITED STATES
* Zip / Postal Code: 90250-4211
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Housing Department
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs. * First Name: Kimberly
Mack
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title: Director or Housing
Organizational Affiliation:
City of Hawthorne
* Telephone Number: 3103491603 Fax Number:
* Email: [email protected]
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.023
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant - PRO Housing Competition * 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
FR-6700 N-98
* Title:
Pathways to Removing OBstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
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* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Housing Hawthorne with Direct Affordable Housing Development Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant CA-043 * b. Program/Project CA-043
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
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17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 07/01/2024 * b. End Date: 06/30/2027
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
12,251,732.47
1,000,000.00
* d. Local
* e. Other 377,035.00
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL 13,628,767.47
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. .
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. * First Name: Vontray
Middle Name:
* Last Name: Norris
Suffix:
* Title: City Manager
* Telephone Number: Fax Number: 3103492908
* Email: [email protected]
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
Applicant and Recipient
Assurances and Certifications
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
OMB Number: 2501-0017
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Instructions for the HUD-424-B Assurances and Certifications As part of your application for HUD funding, you, as the official authorized to sign on behalf of your organization or as an individual, must provide the following assurances and certifications, which replace any requirement to submit an SF-424-B or SF-424-D. The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use for purposes of general compliance with 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 146.25, as applicable. The Responsible Civil Rights Official may require specific civil rights assurances to be furnished consistent with those authorities and will specify the form on which such assurances must be made. A failure to furnish or comply with the civil rights assurances contained in this form may result in the procedures to effect compliance at 24 CFR §§ 1.8, 3.115, 8.57, or 146.39.
By submitting this form, you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true, accurate, and correct.
As the duly representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
*Authorized Representative Name:
Prefix: *First Name: Vontray
Middle Name:
*Last Name:
Suffix:
Norris
City Manager *Title:
*Applicant Organization: City of Hawthorne, California
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, has the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds to pay the non-Federal share of program costs) to plan, manage and complete the program as
described in the application and the governing body has duly authorized the submission of the application, including these assurances and certifications, and authorized me as the official representative of the application to act in connection with the application and to provide any additional information as may be required.
is excluded by statute from coverage does not make this certification; and further except if the grant program
authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population.
5. Will comply with all applicable Federal
nondiscrimination requirements, including those listed at 24 CFR §§ 5.105(a) and 5.106 as applicable.
6. Will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24 and, as applicable, Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(d))
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 42, subpart A.
2. Will administer the grant in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000(d)) and
implementing regulations (24 CFR part 1), which provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance OR if the applicant is a
Federally recognized Indian tribe or its tribally designated housing entity, is subject to the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 U.S.C. 1301-1303).
7. Will comply with the environmental requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et.seq.) and related Federal authorities prior to the commitment or expenditure of funds for property.
8. That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, by or on behalf of the applicant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress, in connection with the awarding of this Federal grant or its extension, renewal, amendment or modification.
If funds other than Federal appropriated funds have or will be paid for influencing or attempting to influence the persons listed above, I shall complete and submit Standard FormLLL, Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying. I certify that I shall require all subawards at all tiers (including sub-grants and contracts) to similarly certify and disclose accordingly.
Federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) established by Federallyrecognized Indian tribes as a result of the exercise of the tribe’s sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the Byrd Amendment, but State-recognized Indian tribes and
TDHs established under State law are not excluded from the statute’s coverage.
3. Will administer the grant in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), as
amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, the American Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et.seq.), and implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36, as applicable, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42
U.S.C. 6101-07) as amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146 which together provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity that receives Federal financial
assistance; except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population.
4. Will comply with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), as amended, and the implementing regulations at 24
CFR part 100, which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin and will affirmatively further fair housing; except an applicant which is an Indian tribe or its instrumentality which I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
WARNING: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802).
*Signature: Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov *Date: Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov
Form HUD-424-B (02/23)
Applicant/Recipient
Disclosure/Update Report
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
OMB Number: 2501-0017
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Applicant/Recipient Information * UEI Number: QU9JK191Z2L3 * Report Type: INITIAL
1. Applicant/Recipient Name, Address, and Phone (include area code):
* Applicant Name: City of Hawthorne
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne
Los Angeles
California
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Country:
* Phone:
90250
United States of America
310-349-2900
95-6000718 2. Employer ID Number (do not include individual social security numbers):
* 3. HUD Program Name:
Pathways to Removing Obstacles for Housing (PRO Housing) * 4. Amount of HUD Assistance Requested/Received: $ 10,000,000
5. State the name and location (street address, City and State) of the project or activity:
* Project Name:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
TBD
Hawthorne
CA
County:
* State:
* Zip Code: 90250
* Country:
Part I Threshold Determinations
* 1. Are you applying for assistance for a specific project or activity? These terms do not include formula grants, such as public housing operating subsidy or CDBG block grants. For further information see 24 CFR Sec. 4.3.
* 2. Have you received or do you expect to receive assistance within the jurisdiction of the Department (HUD), involving the project or activity in this application, in excess of $200,000 during this fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sep. 30)? For further information, see 24 CFR 4.9.
X X Yes No
If you answered "No" to either question 1 or 2, Stop! You do not need to complete the remainder of this form. However, you must sign the certification at the end of the report.
Form HUD-2880 (02/23)
Part II Other Government Assistance Provided or Requested / Expected Sources and Use of Funds.
Such assistance includes, but is not limited to, any grant, loan, subsidy, guarantee, insurance, payment, credit, or tax benefit.
Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Government Agency Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
451 7th St SW
Washington
County:
* State: District of Columbia
* Zip Code: 20410
* Country: United States of America
* Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $ HOME ARP Funds 2,251,732.47 * Expected Uses of the Funds:
Leverage toward acquisition and/or renovations/restoration/construction Department/State/Local Agency Name:
* Government Agency Name:
Government Agency Address:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Country:
* Type of Assistance: * Amount Requested/Provided: $
* Expected Uses of the Funds:
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Part III Interested Parties. You must disclose:
1. All developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for assistance or in the planning, development, or implementation of the project or activity.
* Alphabetical list of all persons with a
reportable financial interest in the project or
activity (for individuals, give the last name first)
* Unique Entity ID * Type of Participation in
Project/Activity
* Financial Interest in
Project/Activity ($ and %)
TBD
TBD
Engineering/Design
Construction
$
$
$
%
%
%
TBD
TBD
$
$
%
%
2. Any other person who has a financial interest in the project or activity for which the assistance is sought that exceeds $50,000 or 10 percent of the assistance (whichever is lower).
* Alphabetical list of all persons with a
reportable financial interest in the project or
activity (For individuals, give the last name first)
City of Residence * Type of Participation in
Project/Activity
* Financial Interest in
Project/Activity ($ and %)
$
$
$
%
%
%
Not Applicable
$
$
%
%
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I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true, correct, and accurate.
Warning: If you knowingly make a false statement on this form, you may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties under Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code. In addition, any person who knowingly and materially violates any required disclosures of information, including intentional non-disclosure, is subject to civil money penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. * Signature: * Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov Completed Upon Submission to Grants.gov
Form HUD-2880 (02/23)
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C.1352 OMB Number: 4040-0013 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
1. * Type of Federal Action: 2. * Status of Federal Action: 3. * Report Type:
a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. initial filing
b. grant b. initial award
c. post-award
b. material change
c. cooperative agreement
d. loan
e. loan guarantee
f. loan insurance
4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:
Prime SubAwardee
* Name
* Street 1
* City
City of Hawthorne
Street 2
4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne
State Zip
CA: California 90250
Congressional District, if known: CA-043
5. If Reporting Entity in No.4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:
6. * Federal Department/Agency: 7. * Federal Program Name/Description:
HUD
CFDA Number, if applicable:
8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:
$
10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant:
Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Suffix
Not Applicable
* Last Name
Not Applicable
* Street 1
* City
Street 2
State Zip
b. Individual Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Not Applicable
* Last Name
* Street 1
* City
Suffix
Not Applicable
Street 2
State Zip
11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when the transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. * Signature:
*Name: Prefix * First Name Middle Name
Suffix
Vontray
* Last Name
Norris
Title: City Manager Telephone No.: 310-349-2908 Date:
Authorized for Local Reproduction Federal Use Only: Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97)
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
* APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION
City of Hawthorne, California
* PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Prefix: * First Name: Vontray Middle Name:
* Last Name: Norris Suffix:
* Title: City Manager
* SIGNATURE: Completed on submission to Grants.gov * DATE:
Completed on submission to Grants.gov
OMB Approval No. 2501-0017
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet (Exp. 08/31/2011) Name and Address of Applicant: City of Hawthorne, California 4455 W 125th St
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours 12 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Information collected will provide proposed budget data for multiple programs. HUD will use this information in the selection of applicants. Response to this request for information is required in order to receive the benefits to be derived. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Category Detailed Description of Budget (for full grant period) HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Estimated Income
Hours
Rate per
1. Personnel (Direct Labor) Hour Estimated Cost
Position or Individual
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Direct Labor Cost
2. Fringe Benefits
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Rate (%) Base Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Fringe Benefits Cost $0
3. Travel
$0 $0 $0 $0
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Rate per Income
3a. Transportation - Local Private Vehicle Mileage Mile Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Trans - Local Private Vehicle $0 $0 $0 $0
form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
$0
1
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share
HUD Share
HUD Share
HUD Share
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Other
Other
Other
Program
Income
3b. Transportation - Airfare (show destination) Trips Fare Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Transportation - Airfare $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
3c. Transportation - Other
Mileage toand from sites and City Hall
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
500 $0.66 $328
$0
$0
$0
$0
$328
$0
Subtotal - Transportation - Other $328 $328 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Rate per Share
3d. Per Diem or Subsistence (indicate location) Days Day Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Per Diem or Subsistence
Total Travel Cost
$0
$328
$0
$328
$0
$0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
Federal
Share
$0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
$0 $0
Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
4. Equipment (Only items over $5,000 Depreciated va Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
Total Equipment Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
2 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
5. Supplies and Materials (Items under $5,000 Depreciated Value) HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
5a. Consumable Supplies
Educational Mailing with Postage
Quantity
Quantity
Days
Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 $200.00 $200
$0
$ 200.00
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Consumable Supplies $200 $200 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
5b. Non-Consumable Materials Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200
Subtotal - Non-Consumable Materials
Total Supplies and Materials Cost
$0
$200
$0
$0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
Federal
Share
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Other
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Rate per Share
6. Consultants (Type) Day Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Consultants Cost $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
7. Contracts and Sub-Grantees (List individually) Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Subcontracts Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
8. Construction Costs
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
8a. Administrative and legal expenses
Legal Fees
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1053702 $1,053,702 $ 676,667.00 ########
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Administrative and legal expenses $1,053,702 $676,667 HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0 $377,035 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8b. Land, structures, rights-of way, appraisal, etc
Site Acquisition
Site Appraisals
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1
3176667
60000
$3,176,667
$60,000
$0
$
$
924,934.00
60,000.00
$ 2,251,733.00
$0
Subtotal - Land, structures, rights-of way, … $3,236,667 $984,934 HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$2,251,733
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8c. Relocation expenses and payments Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Relocation expenses and payments $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8d. Architectural and engineering fees
Design & Engineering
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1045367 $1,045,367 $ 1,045,367.00
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Architectural and engineering fees $1,045,367 $1,045,367 HUD Share
$0
Other HUD
Funds
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8e. Other architectural and engineering fees
Reports/Studies for CEQA/NEPA
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 50000 $50,000
$0
$ 50,000.00
$50,000
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Other architectural and engineering fees $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
$0
4
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Program
Income
8f. Project inspection fees
Compliance Activities
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 135000 $135,000
$0
$ 135,000.00
$0
Subtotal - Project inspection fees $135,000 $135,000
HUD Share
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8g. Site work
Grading
Establish Utilities
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1
100000
250000
$100,000
$250,000
$0
$
$
100,000.00
250,000.00
Subtotal - Site work $350,000 $350,000
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8h. Demolition and removal Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost Demolish Existing Structure
Recycle/Disposition Demolished Material
1 1
400000
85000
$400,000
$85,000
$0
$
$
400,000.00
85,000.00
Subtotal - Demolition and removal $485,000 $485,000
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8i. Construction
Construction
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 4000000 $5,018,004
$0
$ 5,018,004.00
$0
Subtotal - Construction $5,018,004 $5,018,004
HUD Share
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
8j. Equipment Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Equipment $0 $0 $0
Applicant
Match
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0
$0
Program
Income
HUD Share Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8k. Contingencies
20% of physical construction
Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
1 1254500 $1,254,500
$0
$ 1,254,500.00
$0
Subtotal - Contingencies $1,254,500 $1,254,500
HUD Share
$0
Applicant
Match
$0 $0 $0 $0
Program
Income
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other
8l. Miscellaneous Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal - Miscellaneous $0
Total Construction Costs
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0
$12,628,240 $9,999,472 $2,251,733 $0 $377,035 $0
5 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
HUD Share Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
Other
Federal
Share
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Other Program
Income
9. Other Direct Costs Quantity Unit Cost Estimated Cost Item
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Other Direct Costs $0
Subtotal of Direct Costs
$0
$10,000,000
HUD Share
$0
$0
$0 $0
$0
Other
$0
$0
$0
$0 $377,035
Other
$0 $0
$12,628,767 $2,251,733 $0
Applicant
Match
Other HUD
Funds
State Share Local/Tribal
Share
Program
Federal Income
10. Indirect Costs Rate Base Estimated Cost Share
Type
Administration and Overhead 10% ######### $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total Indirect Costs $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0 $0
Total Estimated Costs (Subtotal Direct + Total Indirect) $13,628,767 $10,000,000 $2,251,733 $0 $377,035 $0 6 form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet
Detailed Description of Budget
Analysis of Total Estimated Costs Estimated Cost ercent of Total 1 Personnel (Direct Labor)
2 Fringe Benefits
3 Travel
4 Equipment
5 Supplies and Materials
6 Consultants
$
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
327.50
-
200.00
-
-
0%
7 Contracts and Sub-Grante $ 0%
8 Construction
9 Other Direct Costs
10 Indirect Costs
Total:
$ 12,628,239.58 93%
0%
7%
$
$
-
1,000,000.00
$ 13,628,767.08 100%
HUD Share: $ 10,000,000.00
$3,628,768
(as percentage of
Match: HUD Share) 36%
form HUD-424-CBW (2/2003)
PRO HOUSING CERTIFICATIONS FOR ENTITLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPLICANTS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The submission of the PRO Housing application is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with PRO Housing funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction’s consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
Build America, Buy America (BABA) – It will comply with Title IX, Subpart A of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (41 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.).
Public Participation – It is in full compliance with the PRO Housing streamlined public participation requirements found in Section VI.E of the PRO Housing NOFO.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with PRO Housing funds, it has developed its proposal so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The proposal may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional PRO Housing Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of PRO Housing funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with PRO Housing funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if PRO Housing funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with PRO Housing funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than PRO Housing funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than PRO Housing funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks PRO Housing funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; and EPA's lead-based paint rules (e.g., Repair, Renovation and Painting; Pre-Renovation Education; and Lead Training and Certification (40 CFR part 745)).
Compliance with RFRA -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with the requirements of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S.C. 2000bb) and 24 CFR 5.109, allowing the full and fair participation of faith-based entities.
Environmental Review -- It will comply with environmental review procedures and requirements at 24 CFR parts 50 and 58.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. __________________________________ _______________
Signature of Authorized Official Date
_City Manager______________________
Title
AGENDA ITEM NO. 19
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Planning
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Planning: ___________
Gregg McClain
SUBJECT:
ORDINANCE NO. 2245 (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.92.120 (EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSES) AND USING THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA. Motion to introduce.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance 2245.
DISCUSSION:
On October 9, 2023, the Planning Department received a written request from Imperial Projects, Inc. dba Bare Elegance, to strike certain language from Section 5.92.120 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code (HMC). Section
5.92.120 addresses nonconforming adult uses and prohibits such uses from increasing, enlarging, extending or other alterations except when the use becomes conforming. This applies only to adult uses. This section also declares that any adult business lawfully existing as of the effective date of that section’s adoption is a nonconforming use. The two parts of HMC 5.92.120 are mutually incompatible by virtue of the fact that an adult use cannot be enlarged except by becoming conforming, and simultaneously cannot become conforming without ceasing to be an adult use.
Typically, nonconforming land uses are regulated by HMC Chapter 17.38 in the Zoning Code. This section provides that a nonconforming use cannot be expanded to occupy additional space except by obtaining a conditional use permit (CUP). Imperial Projects, Inc. applied for a CUP to refurbish the interior and exterior of the Bare Elegance adult use, including a proposed expansion of the floor area. Therefore, removal of the language in HMC 5.92.120 that prohibits expanding will not change the nonconforming status of the Bare Elegance but make it possible for them to expand if a CUP is approve.
CUP applications are discretionary applications decided by the Planning Commission and appealable to the City Council. Also, any potential impacts that may be identified can be addressed by placing conditions of approval on the project. Removing the prohibition on expanding found in HMC 5.92.120 puts the applicant’s business on the same footing with all other nonconforming businesses in the City.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 3: Improve development processing and customer service operations Goal 4: Update zoning code for the 21st century
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional cost to the City as a result of adopting this ordinance. There is the possibility of a slight increase in revenue if the expansion and remodel results in additional sales tax. The estimated increase is unknown and probably not significant in the overall City revenues collections.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
A notice was not required to be posted or published.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Letter from Imperial Projects, Inc. requesting this amendment
2. Draft Ordinance 2245
ORDINANCE NO. 2245
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.92.120
(EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES) OF TITLE 5
(BUSINESS REGULATION AND LICENSES) AND USING THE
COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2023, the Planning Department received a written request from Imperial Projects, Inc. dba Bare Elegance, to strike certain language from Section 5.92.120 of the Hawthorne Municipal Code (HMC); WHEREAS, HMC Section 5.92.120 addresses nonconforming adult uses and prohibits such uses from increasing, enlarging, extending or other alterations to the use except that the use become conforming, and applied only to adult uses; WHEREAS, HMC Section 5.192.120 also declares that any adult business lawfully existing as of the effective date of that section’s adoption is a nonconforming use; WHEREAS, the two parts of HMC Section 5.92.120 are mutually incompatible by virtue of the fact that an adult use cannot be enlarged except by becoming conforming, and simultaneously cannot become conforming without ceasing to be an adult use; WHEREAS, nonconforming land uses are regulated by HMC Chapter 17.38; WHEREAS, HMC Section 17.38.030 provides that a nonconforming use cannot be expanded to occupy additional space except by obtaining a conditional use permit (CUP);
WHEREAS, The requestor of this amendment, Imperial Projects, Inc. applied for a CUP to refurbish the interior and exterior of the adult business known as Bare Elegance, which includes a proposed expansion of the floor area;
WHEREAS, removal of the language in HMC 5.92.120 that prohibits adult uses from expanding will not change the nonconforming status of the adult use, Bare Elegance, which is the only adult use in the City;
WHEREAS, removal of the language in HMC 5.92.120 that prohibits adult uses from expanding will subject the proposed refurbishment project at the Bare Elegance site subject to a CUP if the floor area is expanded;
WHEREAS, CUP applications are discretionary applications decided by the Planning Commission and appealable to the City Council; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hawthorne wishes now to adopt Ordinance No. 2245 to amend Section 5.92.120 of Title 5 as described below. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Section 5.92.120 shall be amended as follows:
5.92.120 Existing nonconforming uses
Any adult business lawfully existing as of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this chapter becomes a nonconforming use by reason of the adoption of this chapter. No nonconforming use shall be increased, enlarged, extended or altered except that the use, or any portion thereof, may be changed to conforming use.
SECTION 3. CEQA. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment described in this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to further CEQA action. This Common Sense Exemption applies to the amendment of HMC Section 5.92.120 and not to any subsequent conditional use permit or other discretionary action that may rely on this amendment.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1), the City Attorney is authorized to prepare a summary of this ordinance. The City Clerk is also authorized to publish a summary of the text of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune at least five days prior to the adoption of this ordinance. Within 15 days after adoption of the ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance in the Hawthorne Press Tribune.
SECTION 67. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage thereof.
3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 2023.
ALEX VARGAS, Mayor
City of Hawthorne, California
ATTEST:
DAYNA WILLIAMS-HUNTER, City Clerk
City of Hawthorne, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
ROBERT KIM,
City Attorney
City of Hawthorne, California
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Letter of Support of the Metro C-Line (Green) Extension from the Redondo Beach (Marine) Station to the new Torrance Transit Center via Hawthorne Bl Elevated Option RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report.
DISCUSSION:
Metro is planning to extend the C Line (Green) from the Redondo Beach (Marine) Station to the new Torrance Transit Center. The extension will provide an alternative to congestion along the busy I-405 corridor and expand access ot the region by connecting to the Metro Rail C (Green) and E (Expo) Lines, and two new regional bus centers in Redondo Beach and Torrance. Metro prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for three alignments: Metro ROW Elevated/At-Grade Alignment, Trench Option, and Hawthorne Bl Option.
The Hawthorne Bl Option would begin at the existing Redondo Beach (Marine) Station and travel in an elevated structure for the entire alignment until rejoining the ROW south of 190th St. From the existing station, the light rail would turn east and leave the Metro ROW to parallel I-405 between Inglewood Ave and Hawthorne Bl. Near 162nd St, it would turn south onto Hawthorne Bl and travel in the median before rejoining the Metro ROW near 190th St. Two stations are proposed, located adjacent ot the South Bay Galleria and the Torrance Transit Center.
Staff recommends supporting the Hawthorne Elevated alternative of the C Line Extension. The extension lines would not be in the City’s right-of-way on Hawthorne Bl. Hawthorne residents would not be affected by the construction of the project. Additionally, residents would benefit from the extension by allowing them to take public transportation throughout the area and revitalize the City’s businesses.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This Metro project aligns with the City’s goal of developing mutually beneficial relationships around issues of economic development. The C-Line extension will assist the City in business retention, expansion and revitalization through higher visibility to a diverse ridership and encourages development of a real destination for riders.
This project enhances the quality of life in the City by allowing accessibility through alternative transportation methods and reduces the dependence on motor vehicles. It is also a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Metro C-Line (Green) Extension Letter of Support
AGENDA ITEM NO. 21
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: Finance
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Finance: ___________
Felice Lopez
SUBJECT:
Approval of Amended Agreement with South Bay Workforce Investment Board to provide business assistance services under the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended agreement with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board to provide business assistance services for the City of Hawthorne’s Business Assistance Grant Program.
DISCUSSION:
At previous meetings the Council adopted an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Plan, which outlined various projects and programs for expenditures of the ARPA funds. One of the categories of expenditures was for Business Assistance Programs. One of those programs was a Business Assistance Grant Program. The program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to provide individualized assistance to businesses in a variety of areas, including employee training, rehiring, COVID-19 grant and loan application processing, financial training and marketing assistance. The business and rental assistance programs were budgeted for a total of $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
The initial application process was very successful with the City receiving 29 approved applications. Since there was still additional funding available the City extended the application deadline through September 29th. At the close of the extended application deadline there were 8 additional applications, 6 of which appear to be qualified. These bring the total of grant recipients to 35.
The Business Assistance Grant program will provide assistance services to businesses utilizing two third-party providers. City staff and the city’s ARPA consultant, HdL Companies, identified
the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (WIB) as one of the third-party vendors to provide the business assistance to approved Business Assistance Grant recipients.
The City had previously approved contracts with the consultant to provide these services. Due to the shift in services requested in the grant applications, the amount in the initially approved agreements needs to be adjusted. This does not impact the overall budget allocated for the overall program but reflects a reallocation of some of the funds.
The amended SBWIB proposal is proposed to increase from $53,000 to $132,500. The shift in funding comes from fewer grant applicants for the Business Rental Assistance Program. To reiterate, the total amount of funding for the overall Business Assistance Grant Program is not increasing.
City staff and the city’s ARPA consultant have reviewed the SBWIB amended agreement and recommend approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None for Business Recovery Assistance. All expenses are reimbursable from the ARPA funds.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. SBWIB Amended Agreement 10-2023
2. SBWIB Original Agreement 05-2023
AMENDMENT 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT 23-W140
between
THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE
And
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC.
Effective April 20, 2023, the City of Hawthorne and South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (“Contractor”) entered into a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”).
WHEREAS, the parties now wish to extend the term of the Agreement.
THEREFORE, the parties hereby amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Amendment to the Total Compensation of the Agreement. The Total Compensation of the Agreement is hereby amended increasing from a total of $53,000 to $132,500.
2. Amendment to Exhibit A, Section 1 (Scope of Work). Exhibit A is hereby amended by increasing the number of businesses served to 25.
EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
HAWTHORNE LOCAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SCOPE OF WORK
CONTRACTOR agrees to participate in the City of Hawthorne’s Local Business Assistance program. The Hawthorne Local Business Assistance program is aimed at providing local businesses with service options needed to enhance their business. Service areas include 1) Incumbent Worker Training, 2) Grant Development Assistance, and 3) Financial Management Workshops for Business Owners.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE OPTIONS:
Incumbent
Worker
Training
This service would entail identifying and coordinating the training necessary to upgrade the skills of existing employees to become more valuable to the employer and provide better service to patrons.
SBWIB staff will work with employers to create detailed training plans that will identify the length and competencies or skills offered through the training (e.g., short-term or upskilling). Staff will also work with the businesses and trainers to track employee progress toward completing the training plan. Staff will work with both the employer and employees to identify and provide needed assistance to help ensure employee success.
In general, these training courses will be conducted by outside trainers that have experience with upgrading/upskilling skills of incumbent workers and the expertise in the area of skills training required. SBWIB has long established relationships with hundreds of training providers and manages a database of thousands of courses that are vetted and monitored by SBWIB staff to ensure the quality and fidelity of the courses listed.
Businesses will be able to access existing courses from vendors and work with SBWIB to identify new vendors that may have courses relevant to employer’s needs.
Grant
Assistance
SBWIB will work with local businesses to help identify available funding opportunities and assist with the completion of grant applications. Depending on the complexity, submission due dates or length of the grant application, SBWIB may coordinate with previously procured grant writing consultants for support.
Financial
Management
Financial Management assistance and workshops will be available to local businesses and managers. These services would be performed by one of our financial management experts that currently conducts workshops and training for individuals facing layoffs in the South Bay region. Experts utilized will be experienced financial professionals with required certifications and credentials.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR:
1. The CONTRACTOR will provide the services under the City of Hawthorne’s Local Business Assistance program:
a. Enhanced Business Services – outreach to Hawthorne business owners (including startups and micro businesses). Outreach activities include, as needed, personal visits, phone calls, e-mails, and postal mailings (postage and printing costs to be paid by the City of Hawthorne).
b. Utilize SBWIB's Business Services and resources as needed to promote the programs in SBWIB newsletters, emails and SBWIB social media.
c. Conduct a business needs assessment and match service needs and or referrals. d. Coordination of planning activities with employers/employees and other stakeholders to meet the goals and outcomes of the service plan(s). Including trainers, grant writers and industry experts.
2. The CONTRACTOR will assist up to twenty-five (25) individual Hawthorne businesses to receive services in one of the three service areas as identified:
1) Incumbent Worker Training
2) Grant Development Assistance
3) Financial Management Workshops
3. Provide project data and required reports and information to be determined as well as upon demand by City of Hawthorne.
4. Provide a designated single point of contact for the program.
5. Provide a management level representative to participate in start-up planning activities, training, and on-going attendance at partner meetings.
6. PROVIDE CITY staff and/or Grantor with on-going access to project and financial files/records, and project activities at any time with or without prior notice during regular business hours.
PROJECT COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES:
Michael Trogan Laura Bischoff
Special Projects Development Manager Contracts & Training Manager South Bay Workforce Investment Board South Bay Workforce Investment Board 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500 Hawthorne, CA 90250 Hawthorne, CA 90250
310-770-7787 310-970-7762
[email protected] [email protected]
EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the tracking of all unduplicated services to businesses under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR may submit an invoice to the CITY on a monthly basis for business activities rendered in accordance with Exhibit A – Statement of Work. The CONTRACTOR will maintain all fiscal records in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations and make such records available for review/audit.
The CITY will receive an invoice and make payment within 45 days upon approval.
The maximum fee schedule for work described under the Exhibit A - Statement of Work will be set at $132,500.00.
COST BREAKOUT
Service Option Description Amount *
Administrative Costs Fiscal, Accounting, MIS, and
other administrative related duties
$7,500
Business Services
(10 Local Businesses)
Upon assessment and need, local
businesses may request services
in any of the service options
identified and described.
$5,000 per business
$125,000
Total $132,500
*Service needs above the planned allocation per business will require CITY approval prior to engagement.
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All other terms of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
THE PARTIES HEREBY EXECUTE THIS AMENDED AGREEMENT.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF HAWTHORNE
By: By:
Print Name: Jan Vogel Print Name: Vontray Norris
Title: CEO Title: City Manager
Date: 10/16/23 Date:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 22
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Manager
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
City Attorney: ___________
Robert M. Kim
SUBJECT:
Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Harris & Associates for Various Affordable Housing Consulting Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Harris & Associates for Affordable Housing Advisory Services in an amount not to exceed $130,925, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents, authorize the purchase order and encumber funds for the same.
DISCUSSION:
Harris & Associates (“Harris”) has been providing various consulting services related to affordable housing development, including grant application/implementation and state compliance requirements for the City for many years. Harris continues to provide the needed services that brings state grants for the development of the affordable housing development project on Cordary Avenue. Their continued services are essential in the City complying with all of the requirements for the awarded grants and the reports for the city’s affordable housing program as well as the reports required by HCD for the Housing Element. For this contract period, Harris will apply for the 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund grant for the City. Harris will continue to monitor all new housing grant opportunities and assist to give the City a competitive edge in the award of new grants.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
1.7 Select a specialist consultant to aggressively pursue grants to support projects aligned with the ED objectives of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$130,925 from General Fund, included in the FY ‘23/’24 Budget.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Harris Agreement
2. Exhibit A - Scope of Work
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AND HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective as of November 1, 2023, between the City of Hawthorne ("City") and Harris & Associates ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2023 for various affordable housing advisory services associated with the City's Cordary Affordable Housing Development, preparation of various State-mandated housing reporting and compliance requirements, housing grant applications and implementation, prepare annual progress reports for Housing Element and General Plan, affordable housing compliance for affordable units owned by the City (as required by State Law) and other as needed housing services. This agreement shall remain and continue in effect until tasks described herein are completed, but in no event later than November 1, 2024, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
2. SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full.
3. PERFORMANCE
Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience, and talent, perform all tasks described herein. Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement.
4. CITY MANAGEMENT
The City Manager or the Planning Director shall represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Agreement, review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant, but not including the authority to enlarge the Tasks to Be Performed or change the compensation due to Consultant. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents, which enlarge the Tasks to Be Performed or change Consultant's compensation.
5. COMPENSATION
(a) The City agrees to pay Consultant in accordance with the payment rates and terms and the schedule of payment as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based upon a time and materials. This amount shall not exceed $130,925 for the contract period.
(b) Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement, which are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing, by the City Manager. Consultant shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by City Manager and Consultant at the time City's written authorization is given to Consultant for the performance of said services.
(c) Consultant will submit invoices for actual services performed. Payment shall be made within fortyfive (45) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees it shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth on the invoice.
6. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE (a) The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the consultant at least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City suspends or terminates a portion of this Agreement, such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
(b) In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the City. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Consultant will submit an invoice to the City. (c) Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if the City fails to cure a material default in performance within a period of 30 days, or such longer period as Consultant may allow, after receipt from Consultant of a written termination notice specifying the default in performance.
In the event of termination for cause by Consultant, the City will pay Consultant for all services performed up to and including the effective date of termination.
7. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) The Consultant's failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that Consultant is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to the Consultant. If such failure by the Consultant to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond the Consultant's reasonable control, and without fault or negligence of the Consultant, it shall not be considered a default. (b) If the City Manager or his/her delegate determines that the Consultant is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall cause to be served upon the Consultant a written notice of the default. The Consultant shall have ten (10) days after service upon it of said notice in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance.
In the event that the Consultant fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.
8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment.
(b) Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, and provided that consultant has been paid in full for services rendered hereunder, all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by the City without the permission of the Consultant. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by Consultant for the specific purpose intended will be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the extent same are caused by any negligent act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement. With respect to the design of public improvements, the Consultant shall not be liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from the reuse of the design at a location other than that specified in Exhibit A without the written consent of the Consultant.
To the extent that the Consultant's services are subject to California Civil Code 2782.8, the above indemnity, including the cost to defense, shall be limited to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8.
10. INSURANCE
(a) Consultant shall maintain in-force: Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect a policy of public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 in accordance with the requirements provided by City to Consultant. Consultant shall also maintain in-force; Professional Liability Insurance (and/or Errors & Omissions Insurance) with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per claim against an injury, death, loss or damages because of wrongful or negligent acts or omissions by the named insured.
(b) Contractor shall maintain in-force Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as required by the California Labor Code. Evidence of coverage shall take the form of a Certificate of Insurance or a California Certificate to Self-Insure. Acceptable minimum limits for this coverage are: Workers' Compensation; Statutory in California; Employer's Liability:
$1,000,000.
(c) Certificates of Insurance. Contractor shall furnish to City evidence of any insurance required by this Agreement. A Certificate of Insurance from an insurer admitted or authorized to do business in the State of California will be provided, indicating that the respective policy(s) meets the following requirements: (1) The City, its officers, employees, and agents shall be named as additional insured on the General Liability Insurance; (2) Insurance shall not be canceled or terminated without 30 days written notice to City or 10 day notice for non-payment of the premium; (3) General Liability shall be primary and any insurance held by City for its own protection shall be excess and shall be effective only upon exhaustion of Contractor's insurance; (4) Insurance shall be maintained for the duration of the Agreement, including any period extended beyond the expiration date of this Agreement required to complete performance as stipulated in this Agreement and all amendments thereto. (d) To the extent permitted by law, Consultant's total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed $1,000,000 or the total compensation received by Consultant under this Agreement, whichever is greater.
11. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
(a) Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent Consultant. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner. (b) No employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Consultant for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.
12. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant shall keep itself informed of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations pursuant to sound professional practices. The City, and its officers and employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by negligent failure of the Consultant to comply with this Section.
13. UNDUE INFLUENCE
Consultant declares that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the City of Hawthorne will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant, or from any officer, employee or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.
14. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of City, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the Project during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub- agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the Project performed under this Agreement.
15. RELEASE OF INFORMATION/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Consultant without City's prior written authorization.
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or sub-consultants, shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the City. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (b) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the City. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.
However, City's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
16. NOTICES
The Parties shall submit in writing all notices and correspondence that this Agreement requires or permits, and shall deliver the notices and correspondence to the places set forth below. The parties may give notice by: (a) personal delivery; (b) U.S. mail, first class postage prepaid; (c) "Certified" U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; (d) facsimile or (e) email.
CITY: Vontray Norris, City Manager
City of Hawthorne
4455 West 126th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
CONSULTANT: Harris & Associates
Hitta Mosesman, Vice President
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
17. ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of the City. Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, only Consultant staff shall perform the services described in this Agreement.
18. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this Agreement.
19. GOVERNING LAW
The City and Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. Any litigation concerning this Agreement shall take place in the municipal, superior, or federal district court with jurisdiction over the City of Hawthorne.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material.
21. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE CONSULTANT
Vontray Norris, City Manager Hitta Mosesman, Vice President City of Hawthorne Harris & Associates
Approved as to Form:
Robert M. Kim, City Attorney
City of Hawthorne
EXHIBIT A
Harris & Associates Proposal for Affordable Housing Advisory Services, Dated October 13, 2023
22 Executive Park, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92714 (949) 236-1778 WeAreHarris.com October 13, 2023
Von Norris, City Manager
City of Hawthorne
4455 W. 126th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
PROPOSAL: 2023-24 HOUSING SERVICES
Dear Mr. Norris,
We are pleased to present this proposal to the City of Hawthorne (“City”) to provide Housing Services.
Hitta Mosesman, Vice President, will serve as the Principal in Charge for the work. Hitta has over a decade of experience in providing affordable housing consulting services, including grant writing and implementation, housing reporting as required by State law, compliance monitoring, developer negotiations/agreements, financial underwriting, identifying and pursuing funding sources (such as grants) and advising on legal requirements.
Irlanda Martinez and Dima Galkin will serve as co-Project Managers. They have managed Harris’s housing services for the City for the past three years.
The following outlines our proposed Scope of Services, Project Experience, and Proposed Fees to provide these services.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Harris staff will assist City staff with the following activities on an as-needed basis:
1. Provide implementation and advisory services for various development initiatives, including the Cordary Affordable Housing Development and the implementation of the NOFA/RFP prepared in 2023.
2. Provide grant implementation and administrative services for the awarded Permanent Local Housing Allocation (“PLHA”) grant.
3. Provide advisory services to staff on affordable housing compliance, as requested by staff.
4. Prepare the following required housing reports for fiscal year 2023-24:
a. Housing Authority Annual Report (due on October 1); and b. Senate Bill 341 Report (due on April 1) on the LMIHF, as required by State law (can be partially or fully funded by the LMIHF as applicable, given administrative spending limits).
5. Prepare the following required annual progress reports for the 2023 calendar year (due April 1, 2024):
a. Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and
b. General Plan Annual Progress Report.
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6. New: Prepare an application for the 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund grant, including preparatory work in advance of the grant application to maximize the City’s competitiveness. Assist with other housing grant applications, as grants become available.
7. Other housing services, as needed.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The following are recent projects to highlight our experience in providing the services being requested.
Grant and Technical Assistance
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
Reference: Brielle Acevedo, Regional Housing Trust Administrator Contact: (818) 404-2762 | [email protected]
Harris provides technical assistance to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (“SGVRHT”). This assistance includes reviewing, analyzing, and underwriting proposed developments submitted by member jurisdictions and affordable housing developers. Because the SGVRHT is still a new organization and looking to establish regular funding sources, this process requires attention to how the selection of proposed projects will affect SGVRHT’s competitiveness for funding, most notably LHTF Grant Program funding. Harris leads SGVRHT in selecting proposed developments, issuing Letters of Intent (“LOIs”), applying for the LHTF grant itself, and drafting loan documents.
SB 2 and Leap Grant Applications/Advisory Services, Development Feasibility Analysis/Programming Services, and Annual Progress Report Preparation
CITY OF DUARTE
Reference: Craig Hensley, Community Development Director Contact: (626) 357-7931| [email protected]
Harris assisted the City of Duarte with two (2) HCD housing grants - the SB 2 and LEAP grants. The City was awarded its SB 2 and LEAP grants. Harris coordinated the completion of the SB 2 Planning Grant Application for an affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation program to preserve and increase affordable units in the City.
Harris analyzed SB 2 statutory and application requirements to ensure eligibility and compliance with regulations and priorities. Harris worked closely with the Community Development Director to develop project concepts, scope of work, timeline, cost estimate, and verifiable methodology with justification for the program. Harris staff also assisted the City with communication and coordination with HCD staff during the development and processing of the applications.
Harris assisted the City of Duarte with the creation of an Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program to preserve and increase the number of deed-restricted affordable units in the City. Funded by the City’s awarded SB 2 grant, the development of this program involved performing pro forma analysis that includes funding sources, acquisition, and construction cost estimates, as well as evaluating the cash flow of potential projects for certain strategic sites.
The financial feasibility of each site will be evaluated to determine the feasibility of each project to demonstrate to the development community that investing in affordable projects in Duarte is sound.
Furthermore, Harris prepares the City’s Housing Successor and Housing Authority annual reports. The scope includes the preparation of the reports, coordination with the City and the California Department of Housing and Harris & Associates, Inc. 3 of 4
Community Development (“HCD”), and advisory services regarding expenditures. Harris has successfully kept the City in compliance with all housing successor and housing authority laws two years in a row.
Housing Consulting Services
CITY OF IRVINE
Reference: Charles Kovac, Former Housing Administrator
Contact: (714) 374-5316 | [email protected] Provided on-call housing services to the City of Irvine for multiple years. These services included:
• Preparation of an Amended Affordable Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan (a component of the City’s Housing Element).
• Created a first-of-its-kind automated and streamlined housing compliance monitoring database for over 80 affordable housing projects within the City. Data points included affordability/income requirements, applicable rents, covenant and developer agreement terms, number of units, income information (residents), and compliance determination for each project. • Managed and directed a city-wide property and building conditions assessment of every housing unit in the City built after 1980 (as an update to the survey completed for the 2011 Housing Element). Provided results of the assessment that measured various building and property conditions and recommendations for low-cost methods to ensure housing stock maintenance in report format.
Housing Financial Consulting Services
IRVINE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
Reference: Mark Asturias, Executive Director
Contact: (949) 565-3547 | [email protected]
Provided ongoing affordable housing development services to the Irvine Community Land Trust for multiple years.
Services focused on financial analysis of multiple affordable housing initiatives and projects proposed by private and non-profit developers using LIHTCs, housing bond financing, and other public funding sources (affordable housing in-lieu fee deposits, HOME funds, project-based vouchers, and County housing successor agency funds).
Specific services provided include:
• Drafting a Request for Qualifications and presenting at the developer’s bidders conference for multiple properties to be developed with affordable housing in the City of Irvine. • Evaluating over a dozen developer proposals for the properties, including technical reviews that evaluated the financial feasibility, construction costs, sources and uses, and other elements of each proposal. • Presented developer information/options and independent feasibility analysis to the ICLT Board. • Assisting in developer interviews, selection, and developer agreement negotiations.
PROJECT TEAM
Hitta Mosesman, Vice President, will serve as the Principal in Charge for this assignment. Hitta joined Harris in August 2019 and was previously a Principal at RSG, a community development and financial consulting firm serving cities throughout California. Hitta has over 20 years of experience in providing affordable housing services to cities and non-profit agencies. Most recently, Hitta worked with the City of Irvine and the Irvine Community Land Trust Harris & Associates, Inc. 4 of 4
to provide a variety of consulting services related to housing requirements and initiatives. Additional key personnel include Dima Galkin, Senior Project Manager, and Irlanda Martinez, Project Manager. Additional staff will be assigned as needed.
PROPOSED FEES
Harris will provide services on a time-and-materials basis based on a not-to-exceed budget of $130,925, including meetings and coordination.
Out-of-pocket fees paid on behalf of the City for filing required reports or to obtain data from the County or other sources will be invoiced with a 10% markup. Miscellaneous costs including mileage, phone calls, postage, etc. are included in the hourly rates and are not charged separately.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Hawthorne. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Harris & Associates, Inc.
Hitta Mosesman
Vice President, Community Development + Housing Consulting (949) 291-3729 [email protected]
Vice
President
Senior
Project
Manager
Project
Manager
Deputy
Project
Manager
Senior
Analyst Analyst Total
Billing Rate $300 $230 $205 $190 $155 $145
Cordary Affordable Housing Development &
Advisory Assistance (RFP/NOFA Implementation) 8 30 42 0 50 50 $ 3 2,910 PLHA Grant Reporting and Administration 2 12 26 20 25 25 $ 1 9,990 Housing Compliance Advisory Services 6 0 20 0 0 22 $ 9,090 Housing Authority & SB 341 Reports 14 0 20 0 30 40 $ 1 8,750 FY 2022 APR (General Plan and Housing Element) 6 10 10 40 24 12 $ 1 9,210 LHTF and Other Grant Applications 2 20 30 15 0 40 $ 2 0,000 Other As-Needed Services 10 15 15 0 0 10 $ 1 0,975
Total 48 87 163 75 129 199 130,925$
AGENDA ITEM NO. 23
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Attorney
City Attorney
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Robert Kim
SUBJECT:
Claim of Daniel Ramirez
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Deny the Claim of Daniel Ramirez
DISCUSSION:
Daniel Ramirez seeks damages for an alleged trip and fall on private property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 24
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of October 24, 2023
Originating Department: City Attorney
City Attorney
_________________
Robert KIM
SUBJECT:
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim of Gregory Tomich RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Deny the Application for Leave to Present Late Claim submitted by Gregory Tomich.
DISCUSSION:
Claimant seeks reimbursement of fines paid for running a red light, and seeks leave to present his untimely claim.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
None.
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