Agenda packet — Lancaster City Council, April 8, 2025 (part 6 of 6)

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan:
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public –
federal
Admin and Planning
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
$1,582,198.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,582,198.00 $6,328,792.00
The expected amount
available for the remainder
of the Consolidated Plan
period assumes level
funding in future years.

HOME Public –
federal
Homebuyer
Assistance
Homeowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental
Construction
New Construction for
Ownership
$656,727.86 $0.00 $0.00 $656,727.86 $2,626,911.44
The expected amount
available for the remainder
of the Consolidated Plan
period assumes level
funding in future years.

Table 56 – Expected Resources

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied As a City with substantial housing and community development needs, Lancaster shares an interest in leveraging its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds.

Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• YouthBuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
• CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
• Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
• Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
• Project Roomkey
Local Resources
• Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA)
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
• General fund
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way
• Private Contributions

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HOME Match Requirements
Under federal HOME regulations, the City of Lancaster must contribute a 25 percent local match to HOME -funded projects. However, HUD allows match reductions for local jurisdictions that meet one of the distress criteria.

For Fiscal Year 2023, Lancaster was identified as fiscally distressed and received a 100 percent reduction in match requirements, thereby lowering the required match to 0 percent of HOME funds expended. While match reductions are recalculated annually, the City anticipates this match reduction status will continue through the Consolidated Plan period.

The City will meet its HOME match requirement with non-federal resources.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan In the early 2000s, the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency acquired numerous properties in the City’s core using low- and moderate-income housing funds. Following the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the Lancaster Housing Authority assumed responsibility for these properties and initiated revitalization efforts, including the demolition of dilapidated structures, site clearance, and preparation for affordable housing development.

In recent years, the Housing Authority has actively solicited proposals from qualified developers to acquire and develop affordable housing on Housing Authority owned land.

By the end of the 2024 -2025 program year, the Housing Authority will issue addition al Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the acquisition and development of approximately 40 acres across multiple Housing Authority-owned sites.

Additionally, the City has allocated $2,082,945 in HOME ARP funds toward the construction of affordable housing on one of the Housing Authority’s sites. While tis investment is currently designated for a specific project, the City retains flexibility to re allocate HOME- ARP funds, if necessary, potentially directing them toward land acquisition, rehabilitation, or conversion into affordable rental housing or transitional housing for qualified populations and low-income households.

As of the publication of this document, the City has entered into a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) with Bridge Housing Corporation for the City’s Housing Neighborhood Revitalization (HNR-1) property located at the Southwest corner of Avenue I and Sierra Highway. The development anticipates constructing 114 units, of which 113 units will be income restricted. The development is the start of many other developments the City will be pursuing to increase the availability of affordable housing throu ghout the City. Other properties include but are not limited to:
• HNR 3: Located at the northeast corner of Division Street and Avenue I. The project is a Residentially Planned Development for 311 units (206 market multi -family, 30 affordable multifamily, and 75 condominiums).

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• HNR 4: Located at the west side of Sierra Highway between Avenue H and H-13. The project consists of a residential development for 499 single-family units (196 family & 303 senior) at 30-60% AMI, 2detention areas, and a linear green belt. • HNR 5: Located on the west side of 10th Street Wes between H -8 and H -11. The project consists of 27 multi-family units for ownership at 60-80% AMI. • HNR 6: Located at the northeast corner of Avenue J-2 and Beech Avenue. The project consisted of a 24-unit apartment complex.
• HNR 7: Located at the southeast corner of Newgrove Street and Beech Avenue. The project consists of an 11,076 sq. ft. 12-unit apartment complex. • HNR 8: Located along Avenue H -13 between 3rd and 4th Street East. The project consists of eight (8) single -family homes at 60 -80% AMI and is envisioned for development along with the adjacent HNR 3 for economies of scale. • HNR 9: Located along the east side of Beech Avenue between Avenue J -6 and J-7.

The project consists of a 36-unit apartment complex.

Beyond these planned developments, the City took proactive steps in the 2023 -2024 program year by acquiring 108 undersized and undevelopable parcels. The City intends to consolidate these parcels, most of which are within a 1/8-mile radius, approximately half a mile southeast of downtown Lancaster, into 15 larger, developable lots. Once consolidated is complete, the City will issue RFPs to both non-profit and for-profit developers for projects targeting underserved low -income populations. These developments may include short - term and long-term transitional housing units.

Discussion
During the 2025-2026 Program Year, the City anticipates that these funds will be leveraged with other pub lic and private funding. Along with leveraged dollars, the City expects to invest approximately $1,582,198 in CDBG funds and $656,727.86 in HOME funds during the program year on public services, housing preservation and development, as well as public facility and infrastructure improvement activities that promote suitable living environments and decent housing.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Provide Supportive
Human Services 2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Supportive
Human Services
for Vulnerable
Populations
CDBG:
$237,329.00
Public service activities
other than Low/Mod
Income Housing Benefit:
139 Persons Assisted
2 Preserve
Homeowner
Housing
2025 2026 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Preservation of
existing
homeownership
housing
CDBG:
$1,028,430.00
Homeowner housing
rehabilitated:
30 Households / Housing
Units
3 Develop Affordable
Homeowner
Housing
2025 2026 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Affordable
homeowner
housing
development
HOME:
$98,510.00
Homeowner housing
added:
1 Households / Housing
Units
4 Expand
Homeownership
Opportunities
2025 2026 Affordable
Housing Citywide Homeownership
opportunities
HOME:
$558,217.86
Direct financial assistance
to homebuyers:
4 Households Assisted
5 Provide Fair
Housing Services 2025 2026 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Ensure equal
access to
housing
opportunities
CDBG:
$40,000
Other: 300 Persons
Assisted
6 Planning &
Administration 2025 2026 All Citywide All
CDBG:
$276,439.00 Other: 1
HOME:
$0.00 Other: 1
Table 57 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Provide Supportive Human Services
Goal
Description
Provide low- and moderate- income residents with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and ameliorate the effects of poverty.
2 Goal Name Preserve Homeowner Housing
Goal
Description
Preserve the quality of existing owner-occupied housing units through rehabilitation including lead-based paint education, inspection, testing and abatement. Where appropriate, energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures will be implemented to increase sustainability and reduce monthly household utility costs to promote long-term affordability.
3 Goal Name Develop Affordable Homeowner Housing
Goal
Description
In partnership with housing developers, increase the supply of homeowner housing that is affordable to low-income households, including units for persons with special needs and persons experiencing homelessness.
4 Goal Name Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Goal
Description
Promote homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households through downpayment assistance and housing counseling initiatives.
5 Goal Name Provide Fair Housing Services
Goal
Description
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
6 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations.

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

91.215(b).

The City of Lancaster anticipates providing affordable housing to low - and moderate - income households through the following activities:
• Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program - $1,028,430 in CDBG funds (30 households / housing units)
• Homeowner Housing Development - $98,510 in HOME funds ( 1 households / housing units)
• FTHB Program: $492,545.86 in HOME funds (4 households)

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AP-35 Projects
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan to the 202 5-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City of Lancaster will invest CDBG and HOME funds in projects that provide public services to low - and moderate -income residents, preserve and develop affordable housing, and provide homeownership assistance. Together, these projects will address the housing and community development needs of Lancaster residents.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Provide Supportive Human Services
2 Preserve Homeowner Housing
3 Develop Affordable Homeowner Housing
4 Expand Homeownership Opportunities
5 Provide Fair Housing Services
6 Program Administration
Table 58 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG and HOME funds (excluding program administration) for program year 2025-2026 toward projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income clientele and are available citywide.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income residents include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income households, and the limited access to home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2025-2026 Action Plan in projects that develop and preserve affordable housing, expand essential public services for low- and moderate-income residents, and enhance homeownership opportunities.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Provide Supportive Human Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed Supportive Human Services for Vulnerable Populations Funding CDBG: $237,329
Description Provide low- and moderate- income residents with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and ameliorate the effects of poverty.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
139 Persons Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
LACP: The Work Program (30 Persons) - $109,200
SC: Coffee Manufacturing Homeless Employment (24 Persons) - $50,000 AVHP: Feed the Need (85 Persons) - $78,129
2 Project Name Preserve Homeowner Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve Homeowner Housing
Needs Addressed Preservation of existing homeownership housing Funding CDBG: $1,028,430
Description
Lancaster has an existing Housing Rehabilitation Program geared towards the preservation of the quality of existing owner-occupied housing units through rehabilitation including lead -based paint education, inspection, testing and abatement. Where appropriate, energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures will be implemented to increase sustainability and redu ce monthly household utility costs to promote long -term affordability.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
30 Homeowner Households / Housing Units Rehabilitated
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
City of Lancaster: Housing Rehabilitation Program (30 Households/Housing Units) - $1,028,430

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3 Project Name Develop Affordable Homeowner Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Develop Affordable Homeowner Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable homeowner housing development Funding HOME: $98,510
Description
In partnership with housing developers, increase the supply of homeowner housing that is affordable to low -income households, including units for persons with special needs and persons experiencing homelessness.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
1 Homeowner Households / Housing Units Added

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
Habitat for Humanity: Homeownership Program ( 1 Households/Housing Units) - $98,510

4 Project Name Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Homeownership Opportunities
Needs Addressed Homeownership opportunities
Funding HOME: $558,217.00
Description
Promote homeownership opportunities for low - and moderate -income households through downpayment assistance and housing counseling initiatives.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
4 Households Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
City of Lancaster: FTHB Program (4 Households) - $558,217.00

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5 Project Name Provide Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Other: 300 Persons Assisted
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services (300 Persons) - $40,000 6 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $276,439
HOME: $65,672
Description
Overall administration of the CDBG and HOME program which includes preparation and submission of the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, IDIS data input, provision of technical assistance, monitoring of all projects, and fiscal management.

Target Date 6/30/26
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities City of Lancaster: CDBG Administration - $276,439 City of Lancaster: HOME Administration - $0

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG and HOME funds (excluding program administration) for program year 2025 -2026 toward projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income clientele and are available citywide.

The low- and moderate-income census tract/block groups are shown on the map included in Appendix B of this Consolidated Plan.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100%
Table 59 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2025 -2026 program year, the City wil l invest $1,582,198 in CDBG funds and $656,727.86 in HOME funds that will benefit low - and moderate -income residents throughout the City.

Discussion
Lancaster is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 2025 -2026 to activities that benefit low - and moderate -income residents throughout the City.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing
Introduction
Three high priority affordable housing needs are identified in the 202 5-2029 Consolidated Plan and three Strategic Plan goals are established to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City. During the 2025 -2026 program year, the City will implement the following affordable housing activities:
• Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program - $1,028,430 in CDBG funds ( 30 households / housing units)
• Homeowner Housing Development - $98,510 in HOME funds ( 1 households / housing units)
• Homebuyer Assistance Program: $492,545.86 in HOME funds (4 households) One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 35
Special Needs 0
Total 35
Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 1
Rehab of Existing Units 30
Acquisition of Existing Units 4
Total 35
Table 61 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
During the 202 5-2026 program year, the City will allocate $1,028,430 of CDBG funds to provide financial assistance to low - and moderate-income homeowners to help preserve their homes in need of critical home improvements. In addition, Lancaster intends to partner with a Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) and invest $98,510 in HOME funds toward developing affordable homeownership housing. Lastly, the City also plans to allocate $492,545.86 of HOME funds to provide financial assistance to income - eligible households to purchase a home.

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*AP-60 Public Housing
Introduction
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) plays a vital role in addressing the affordable housing needs of residents throughout the City.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing residents LACDA manages five affordable housing sites throughout the County, one of which is Lancaster Homes. In addition, LACDA administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program which ensures low-income families have access to stable and affordable housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA encourages residents to be actively involved in the community and in the management of public housing developments through resident councils and numerous opportunities for feedback such as community meetings and surveys. LACDA encourages qualified public housing participants to pursue self-sufficiency and homeownership. In the Family Self-Sufficiency program staff works with participants to establish a five -year plan to become independent of government assistance. As family income increases the amount of rent they are responsible for those as well. The incremental incre ase in rent is put into an escrow account which becomes available to the family upon completion of the program or for eligible expenses during the term of the program.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable, LACDA is designated as a High Performing PHA.

Discussion
The City of Lancaster continues to support LACDA in effective administration of its limited affordable housing resources. The City also continues to work with the agency to include the residents with Housing Choice Vouchers in the federally funded programs administered by LACDA. Moving forward, prioritizing resident -focused improvements and securing additional resources will ensure that public housing continues to be a cornerstone of the City’s affordable housing strategy.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
Introduction
Preventing and reducing homelessness is a top priority for HUD that is addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Lancaster supports the efforts of the CoC and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout the region. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use CDBG, HOME, and other funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Lancaster for extremely low- and low-income residents.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Lancaster works closely with local nonprofits and regional service providers to ensure that homeless individuals have access to housing assistance, supportive services, and case management. The City will continue working with its partners to expand housing- first programs, increase emergency shelter capacity, and strengthen outreach initiatives to connect individuals with available support services.

During the 2025 -2026 program year, the City will invest $ 237,329 of CDBG funds to the following activities that prevent and reduce homelessness:
• LACP: The Work Program (30 persons assisted)
• SC: Coffee Manufacturing Homeless Employment (24 persons assisted) • AVHP: Feed the Need (85 persons assisted)
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, one of the most pressing challenges is the lack of emergency and transitional housing options. The existing shelter system does not have enough capacity to serve all individuals in need, particularly families with children and unaccompanied youth. Limited funding for public services also restricts the City's ability to expand supportive housing programs and case management services. To address these gaps, the City is seeking additional funding sources, strengthening partnerships with the private sector, and exploring innovative housing solutions.

Additionally, to address the needs of homeless persons in the near-term, the City supports Lost Angeles Children’s Project and Street Company which provides employment training

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services with the goal of helping 54 people become self -sufficient and enter their own permanent housing.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City will support Lost Angeles Children’s Project and Street Company which provides employment training services with the goal of helping familie s become self - sufficient and achieve financial stability . Furthermore, the City intends to support of the Antelope Valley Partners for Health feed the need program that helps families that are at- risk of homelessness achieve stability by providing access to food to help offset cost of living expenses.

Additionally, the City’s partnership with the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations provides intensive, field -based engagement services that meets clients and their families where they live. As a result, the City has been able to leverage its partnerships with the CoC agencies to bolster its homeless outreach efforts.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs To help low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, the City will continue its partnership with Antelope Valley Partners for Health to connect residents at risk of becoming homeless to food to help offset cost of living expenses. I n addition, the City intends to support Lost Angeles Children’s Project and Street Company which provides employment training services with the goal of helping families become self-sufficient and avoid becoming homeless.

The City coordinated with the CoC and other subrecipients receiving CDBG funds to ensure that its HUD-funded programs are targeted, to the greatest extent feasible, to address the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care so that these individuals and families have access to public services and affordable housing opportunities necessary to prevent homelessness. The City will continue to explore additional ways to prevent and address homelessness caused by discharge from publi c institutions.

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Discussion
The City will use CDBG, HOME, and other funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Lancaster for extremely low- and low-income residents.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing
Introduction:

A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or regulation that constrains the development and preservation of affordable housing such as tax policy, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, growth limits, environmental protection, and fees.

Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered and resident feedback, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Lancaster are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply , and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the 2025-2026 Action Plan calls for the investment of a significant portion of CDBG and HOME funds to preserve 30 existing housing units, develop 1 new affordable housing unit, and provide homeownership assistance to 4 low-income households.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Addressing misconception s through community education is critical to gaining public support for affordable housing initiatives. The availability of developable land is constrained by high acquisition costs and the need for infrastructure improvements.

Investment in land assemblage, demolition, and site preparation is necessary to create shovel-ready sites for affordable housing projects.

Despite zoning incentives, market conditions make it challenging to attract developers to affordable housing projects. Additional financial incentives are needed to encourage private sector investment. A collaborative approach between the City, County, and regional partners could expand resources and enhance the feasibility and impact of affordable housing initiatives.

Discussion:

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available resources to incentivize the development of new affordable housing units and the preservation of existing affordable housing.

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Through the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program, it will provide financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners to help preserve homes that need critical home improvements. In addition, the City’s First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) program will provide financial assistance to income-eligible households to purchase a house. Lastly, the Housing Development project will expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate- income residents.

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AP-85 Other Actions
Introduction:

In the implementation of the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low -income households, and the lack of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 202 5-2026 Action Plan in activities that provide public services to low - and moderate -income residents and those that are homeless. Additionally, Lancaster will support a variety of financial assistance programs that will enable eligible homeowners to preserve their residence and purchase a home.

Lastly, the City will finance the development of new housing units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income residents.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing During the 202 5-2026 program year, the City will invest CDBG funds to preserve and maintain affordable housing through the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program that will provide financial assistance to low - and moderate -income homeowners. In addition, Lancaster will allocate HOME funds to develop housing units that are affordable to low - and moderate-income households. Lastly, the City’s FTHB program furthers the aim of promoting homeownership opportunities by financially assisting low - and moderate- income residents with downpayment assistance and counseling.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Lancaster’s Housing Rehabilitation Program will conduct lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance w ith 24 CFR Part 35.

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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this Consolidated Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:
• Supporting activities that increase the supply of housing that is affordable to low - and moderate-income households;
• Supporting activities that preserve the existing housing stock that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households;
• Providing a continuum of housing and public service programs to address the needs of low-income families as well as prevent and reduce homelessness; and • Improving public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low - and moderate-income residents or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low - and moderate - income such as the elderly and disabled adults
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally, in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi -Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsid ies for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition and transportation.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Lancaster’s institutional delivery system is highly collaborative, well -structured, and equipped with experienced public and private sector partners. One of the key strengths of the system is the diverse network of service providers capable of leveraging CDBG and HOME funds to address affordable housing, public services, and community development needs. To enhance the effectiveness of the institutional delivery system and address service gaps, the City will collaborate with affordable housing developers and nonprofit agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds through the 2025 -2026 Action Plan to ensure that the needs of low- and moderate-income residents are met as envisioned within the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents in Lancaster. With improvements in technology, the City will expand its outreach efforts to enhance coordination with public and private

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housing and social service agencies through social media platforms such Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

Discussion:

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements
Introduction:

Throughout the implementation of activities under the 2025 -2026 Annual Action Plan, the City of Lancaster will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program, and recapture requirements for the HOME program.

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

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
$0

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

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income: $0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered tha t include this Annual Action Plan. The City will meet this requirement over the 2025 -2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 program years.

70.00%

City of Lancaster – 163 – Consolidated Plan

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

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

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

92.205.

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

During the 202 5-2026 program year, the City of Lancaster will implement homebuyer activities which will incorporate recapture provisions into written agreements and long- term affordability covenants as required by 24 CFR 92.254.

The recapture provision ensures that all or a portion of the City’s HOME assistance to homebuyers or homeowners is recaptured if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the applicable period of affordability.

In establishing this provision, the City is subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are insufficient to re pay the HOME investments due, the City can only recapture a portion of the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds), capital improvements, and any closing costs.

In the event of a mortgage default, the City has the right of first refusal before foreclosure and may use additional HOME funds to acquire the housing in order to preserve the housing’s affordability. However, notwithstanding a foreclosure situation, the City intends to recapture all or some of its HOME funds invested during or at the end of the established affordability period, if practicable. Recaptured HOME funds consist of loan payments (including interest) and/or a loan payoff , upon sale , if the assisted owner is no longer residing in the assisted residence, or for any other breaches of the agreement with the City. Recaptured funds may be used for any HOME eligible activity.

These recaptured funds are identified in the City’s accounting system by a unique recaptured revenue object number. Any recaptured funds will be used by the City before any additional HOME funds.

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

Periods of affordability. The HOME -assisted housing must meet the affordability requirements for not less than the applicable period specified in the following table, beginning after project completion. The per unit amount of HOME funds and the affordability period that they trigger are described in the table below:

City of Lancaster – 164 – Consolidated Plan

Amount of HOME Assistance Minimum Period of Affordability Under $15,000 5 years
$15,000 to $40,000 10 years
Over $40,000 15 years
Recapture
During the affordability period, if there is a property sale, transfer, or program default of the conditions of the promissory note or the Affordable Housing Restriction, the City will provide for the recapture of HOME funds in accordance with the following:

A. Upon the occurrence of a sale, transfer, or program default of the conditions of the promissory note or the Affordable Housing Restriction, the entire amount of the HOME Assistance provided by the City will be due to the City.

B. Notwithstanding the preceding, in the event that the Net Proceeds resulting from a sale are not sufficient to provide for the full return of the borrower’s investment inclusive of the original down payment and capital improvements performed on the acquired property (subject to City verification and approval), then the borrower shall be entitled to recover their original down payment amount and City -approved capital improvement amounts before the City recapture of the HOME investment amount (the City HOME Assistance). For the purposes of this calculation, net proceeds shall mean the sales price minus the repayment of the Primary Loan undertaken to acquire the Property (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs. Capital improvements means those improvements legally made by Homeowner to the Property after the closing of Homeowner’s purchase of the Property, with a minimum cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) per item, and a useful remaining economic life of not less than five (5) years, as approved by the City and documented by invoices and receipts which the Homeowner certifies to be true and correct. In the event the net proceeds are not sufficient to repay the full amount of the HOME assistance plus enable the Qualified Homebuyer to recover their initial investment in the home and documented costs of any Capital Improvements, the Qualified Homebuyer shall share the Net Proceeds with the City. For the purpose of this provision, the “initial investment in the home” shall mean the Qualified Hom ebuyer’s down payment. Share of Net Proceeds shall be calculated as set forth in the following mathematical formulas: 24 CFR

92.254(a)(5)(ii)(A)(3)

City of Lancaster – 165 – Consolidated Plan

The affordability period will be evidenced by a promissory note, secured by a deed of trust or mortgage, which provides the affordability period and details the formula under which the HOME funds will be recaptured by the City.

The affordability period and recapture requirements will be evidenced by a deed restriction or covenant indicating the affordability period and restricting future sales.

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

The City does not intend to use HOME funds under the 202 5-2026 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.

APPENDIX ”A”
Citizen Participation

APPENDIX ”B”
Grantee Unique Appendices

APPENDIX ”C”
SF-424, SF-424B, & Certifications

Proof of publication for the City of Lancaster Notice of Public Hearing & Review Draft Consolidated Plan and Action Plan is pending.

CITY OF LANCASTER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & REVIEW

DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN &

ACTION PLAN

Program
Description:

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lancaster has prepared the Draft 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft 2025- 2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan every five years and an Action Plan every year as a condition of receiving annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs funds.

The Consolidated Plan establishes the priority housing, community and economic development needs of the City and provides a strategy for the types of projects that will receive CDBG and HOME funds during the five-year period to address specific goals related to the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income residents. The proposed goals included in the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan include: 1) Increase the supply of affordable housing, 2) Preserve the supply of affordable housing, 3) Promote homeownership opportunities, 4) Improve and expand public facilities and infrastructure, 5) Provide supportive human services, 6) Ensure equal access to housing opportunities, 7) Planning and administration.

The Action Plan establishes the programs and activities to be undertaken using CDBG and HOME funds during the 2025-2026 program year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The City anticipates receiving $1,580,000 of CDBG funds and $650,000 of HOME funds for the 2025-2026 program year and anticipates receiving similar allocations for the subsequent four program years covered by the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Annual allocations of CDBG and HOME funds are subject to change based on federal appropriations and any changes to the HUD grant allocation formulas or data used in the formulas. 30 Day Public
Review Period:

Copies of these draft documents will be available to the public for review and comment for 30 days. Individuals wishing to express their views concerning the above-referenced documents and proposed activities may provide written comments to the City on or before 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2025 by emailing those comments to Chris Aune, Housing Manager at [email protected].

DATE: March 10, 2025 to April 8, 2025
ONLINE: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments- services/housing-neighborhood-revitalization/cdbg-
community-development-block-grant
HARD COPY: Finance & Information Technology Department and City Clerk’s Office
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
Public
Hearing:

You are invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the City Council to provide public comments regarding housing and community development needs, priority non-housing community development needs, strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing, goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan, proposed activities in the Action Plan, and program performance. The public hearing will take place as follows:

DATE: April 8, 2025
TIME: 1:30 PM
LOCATION: City Hall, City Council Chamber
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
ADA: It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or participant at this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk at (661) 723-6020 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

LAP: Si necesita más información sobre este aviso o la traducción de documentos en español, comuníquese con la oficina del secretario municipal al (661) 723-6020.

City Contact: Questions and written comments may be addressed to Chris Aune, Housing Manager at [email protected].

City Clerk: Andrea Howard Alexander
Published: March 7, 2025

CIUDAD DE LANCASTER
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Y REVISIÓN

BORRADOR DEL PLAN CONSOLIDADO,
DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN, Y
DEL ANÁLISIS DE IMPEDIMENTOS PARA LA ELECCIÓN DE VIVIENDA JUSTA

Descripción
del programa:

Por medio de la presente se notifica que el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Lancaster ha preparado el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029, el Borrador del Plan de Acción Anual de 2025-2026, y el Borrador del Análisis de Impedimentos para la Elección de Vivienda Justa de 2025-2029 (AI) conforme a los requisitos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) para preparar y presentar un Plan Consolidado cada cinco años, un Plan de Acción cada año, y un AI cada cinco años como condición para recibir asignaciones anuales de los fondos de los programas de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) y Asociaciones para Inversiones en Vivienda HOME (HOME, por sus siglas en inglés).

El Plan Consolidado establece las necesidades prioritarias en materia de vivienda, comunidad y desarrollo económico de la ciudad y proporciona una estrategia para los tipos de proyectos que recibirán fondos de CDBG y HOME durante el período de cinco años para abordar metas específicas relacionadas al suministro de vivienda decente, medio ambiente apropiado y ampliar las oportunidades económicas para los residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados. Las metas propuestas incluidas en el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029 incluyen: 1) Aumentar el suministro de viviendas asequibles, 2) Preservar el suministro de viviendas asequibles, 3) Promover las oportunidades de ser propietario de viviendas, 4) Mejorar y ampliar los establecimientos e infraestructuras públicas, 5) Proporcionar servicios humanos de apoyo, 6) Asegurar la igualdad de acceso a las oportunidades de vivienda, 7) Planificación y administración.

El Plan de Acción establece los programas y actividades a realizar utilizando fondos de CDBG y HOME, durante el año del programa iniciando en Julio 1, 2025 y finalizando el junio 30, 2026. El Ayuntamiento anticipa recibir $1,580,000 de fondos de CDBG y $650,000 de fondos de HOME para el año del programa 2025- 2026 y anticipa recibir asignaciones similares para los cuatro años de programas subsecuentes cubiertos por el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029. Las asignaciones de fondos anuales de CDBG y HOME están sujetas a cambios en funciones federales y cualquier cambio en las fórmulas de asignación de subsidios de HUD o los datos utilizados en las fórmulas.

Período de
revisión
pública de 30
días:

Las copias de los borradores de dichos documentos estarán disponibles para que el público los revise y comente durante 30 días. Las personas que deseen expresar sus puntos de vista con respecto a los documentos mencionados anteriormente y las actividades propuestas pueden proporcionar comentarios por escrito al Ayuntamiento antes de las 4:00 p.m. del 7 de abril de 2025 enviando esos comentarios por correo electrónico a Chris Aune, Gerente de Vivienda, a [email protected].

FECHA: Del 10 de marzo, 2025 al 8 de abril, 2025
EN LÍNEA: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments- services/housing-neighborhood-revitalization/cdbg-
community-development-block-grant
COPIA IMPRESA: Departamento de Finanzas y Tecnología de la Información y Secretario Municipal
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
Audiencia
pública:

Está invitado a asistir a una audiencia pública que celebrará el Ayuntamiento para que el público pueda expresar sus opiniones sobre las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, las necesidades prioritarias de desarrollo comunitario no relacionadas con la vivienda, las estrategias para promover de manera afirmativa la vivienda justa, los objetivos descritos en el Plan Consolidado, las actividades propuestas en el Plan de Acción y el rendimiento del programa.

La audiencia pública tendrá lugar de la siguiente manera:

FECHA: 8 de abril 2025
HORA: 1:30 PM
LUGAR: Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad, Cámara del Consejo Municipal 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
ADA: La intención de la Ciudad es cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Si, como asistente o participante en esta reunión, necesita asistencia especial más allá de la que normalmente se proporciona, la Ciudad intentará acomodarlo de todas las maneras razonables.

Póngase en contacto con la oficina del secretario municipal llamando al (661) 723-6020 por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar si es posible realizar alguna adaptación.

Contacto de la
ciudad:

Las preguntas y comentarios por escrito pueden ser enviados a Chris Aune, Gerente de Vivienda, a [email protected].

Secretario
Municipal:

Andrea Howard Alexander
Publicado: Marzo 7, 2025

4/1/2025
1 
Team lead and project manager for the development of the Consolidated Plan.Participate in the planning process by providing feedback on the priority needs and goals of the community.Responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)HUD provides annual grants on a formula basis to Cities to carry out eligible housing, community, and economic development activities. 1 23 45 6
4/1/2025
2 Develop a strategy for investing HUD funds to address your community’s priority needs Housing for persons with disabilitiesSenior HousingSingle family housingAffordable rental housingTransitional & supportive housingAccessory Dwelling UnitsMissing middle housing Housing rehabilitationAssistance to purchase a homeFair housing discrimination servicesLead-based paint removalAccessibility improvements Energy Efficient ImprovementsRental assistance
Senior CentersYouth CentersChild Care CentersParks & Recreational FacilitiesHealth Care FacilitiesCommunity CentersFire Stations & EquipmentLibraries 7 89 1011 12
4/1/2025
3 Homeless facilitiesParking FacilitiesAccessible public facilitiesFacilities for persons with HIV/AIDSFacilities for persons with disabilities Drainage ImprovementsWater / Sewer ImprovementsStreet / Alley ImprovementsSidewalk Improvements Tree Planting
Street Lighting
Graffiti RemovalAccessible Public Facilities & Infrastructure Code Enforcement
High-speed Internet Infrastructure
Cleanup of abandoned lots/buildings
Senior ServicesYouth ServicesHealth Care ServicesMental Health ServicesLegal Services Services for Persons with DisabilitiesServices for Survivors of Domestic ViolenceSubstance Abuse Services Homeless ServicesServices for Persons with HIV/AIDSServices for Abused & Neglected Children 13 1415 1617 18
4/1/2025
4 City to publish draft for public review and comments. City to conduct public hearingCity to submit final approved and adopted Consolidated Plan to HUDCity to finalize draft:•Needs assessment•Market analysis•Priority needs•Strategic plan goals 19 2021 22
Lancaster Community Meeting 1
9/24/24
Four resident attendees
1 Equity Commissioner lwilliams@cityoﬂancasterca.gov Lyndee Williams 1 City StaƯ Member
Interest shown in fair housing and a library on the east side of the city.

Questions/ Comments
Explained that CDBG 70% must be used for LMI, HOME 100% must be used for LMI.

Lancaster uses 100% of CDBG for LMI.

Library and literacy programs on the east side

Lancaster Community Meeting 2
Attendees: 1 resident, Voices for Youth
High Priority Needs
Housing Types:
 Most: AƯordable Rental Housing, too expensive and limited availability  Least: Single family housing homeownership because this is far beyond reach Housing Services
 Most: Rental assistance big problems with aƯordability. Working with 87 families and every day he gets calls from families who need help with rental assistance.  Least:

Public Facilities 1
- Most: Senior Centers, Community BBQ at the Mayﬂower and park, senior homeless, a 93-year-old lost their home
- Least: Parks and recreation facilities
Public Facilities 2
- Most: Homeless
- Least: Parking
Infrastructure 1
- Most: Streetlighting
Infrastructure 2
- Most: Highspeed internet
- Least: Cleanup of abandoned lot/ buildings
Public Services
- Most: Youth Services
- Least: Legal Services

R esponses Ov er view Closed

1. What zip code do you live in?

2. How old are you?
R esponses
357
A verage Time
168:52
Duration
127
93534 100
93535 112
93536 124
93539 3
Prefer not to answer 18
Under 25 15
25-43 212
44-61 84
62 or older 43
Prefer not to answer 3
Days
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3. What is your gender?

4. What is your race?
Male 101
Female 246
Non-binary 3
Prefer not to answer 7
White 162
Black or African American 55
Asian 8
Native American 7
Native Hawaiian or P acific
Islander
0 Multi-racial (two or more) 51
Prefer not to answer 74
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5. Do you identify as hispanic?

6. What is your annual household income?
Y es 154
No 173
Prefer not to answer 30
Under $30,000 62
$30,000 - $49,999 48
$50,000 - $74,999 56
$75,000 - $99,999 35
$100,000 - $174,999 82
$175,000 or more 32
Prefer not to answer 42
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7. How would you rate the av ailability and quality o f affor dable housing in the City?

2.49 A verage Rating
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8. What is the level of need for the following types o f affor dable housing in our community? No Opinion No Need Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Senior housing
Housing for persons with disabilities
Single-family housing
Affordable rental housing
T ransitional and supportive housing
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Missing middle housing
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9. What is the level of need for the following types o f housing ser vices in our community? No Opinion No Need Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Housing rehabilitation
Assistance to purchase a home
F air housing discrimination services
Lead-based paint removal
Energy efficient improvements
Accessibility improvements
R ental assistance
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10. How would you rate the accessibility and condition o f public facilities and infrastr uctur e in the City?

2.95 A verage Rating
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11. What is the level of need for the following types o f public facilities in our community? No Opinion No Need Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Homeless facilities
F acilities for persons with HIV/AIDS
Senior centers
F acilities for persons with disabilities
Y outh centers
Childcare centers
P arks and recreational facilities
Community centers
Health care facilities
Libraries
P arking facilities
Accessibility improvements
Fire stations
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12. What is the level of need for the following infrastr uctur e impr ov ements in our community? No Opinion No Need Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Drainage improvements
W ater/sewer improvements
S treet/alley improvements
S treet lighting
Sidewalk improvements
Accessibility improvements
High-speed internet infrastructure
T ree planting
Graffiti removal
Code enforcement
Cleanup of abandoned lots/buildings
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13. How would you rate the av ailability and quality o f social ser vices in the City?

2.84 A verage Rating
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14. What is the level of need for the following types o f social ser vices in our community? No Opinion No Need Low Need Moderate Need High Need
Homeless services
Services for persons with HIV/AIDS
Senior services
Services for persons with disabilities
Services for abused and neglected children
Services for survivors of domestic violence
Legal services
Y outh services
Substance abuse services
Crime prevention programs
Health services
Mental health services
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15. How would you rate the av ailability and quality o f job oppor tunities in the City?

2.41 A verage Rating
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16. Do you have access to high-speed broadband internet (not dial-up) at home?

17. Have you ever experienced discrimination in renting or buying a home? Y es 320
No 37
Y es 76
No 239
Prefer not to answer 42
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18. How would you prefer to receive updates about housing and community development programs?

19. If there is a community need you feel should be addressed in the Consolidated Plan, please write yo ur suggestions below:
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City website 222
Local newspapers 96
Email newsletters 164
Public meetings 105
Social media 247
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20. If you wish to stay informed about our progress and initiatives, please provide your e-mail address b elow:
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para los Residentes
La Ciudad de Lancaster está preparando su Plan Consolidado de 5 años, tal y como lo requiere el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en ingles).

Este plan establecerá una estrategia de inversión para utilizar los fondos de los programas de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y Asociaciones de Inversión (HOME) para mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes.

Los invitamos a participar en este proceso de planificación completando nuestra encuesta. Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a identificar y priorizar las necesidades de nuestra comunidad y a orientar nuestra estrategia de inversión en estas áreas.

La encuesta es totalmente anónima y sólo tardará unos minutos en completarla. Si desea mantenerse informado sobre nuestros avances e iniciativas, puede facilitarnos su dirección de correo electrónico al final de la encuesta.
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SF-424 Community Development Block Grant Placeholder: To be prepared upon announcement of HUD allocations.

SF-424 HOME Investment Partnerships Grant Placeholder: To be prepared upon announcement of HUD allocations.

CERTIFICATIONS
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 anti-displacement 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 consolidated plan 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 Community Development Block Grant and HOME 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.

Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that:

Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.

Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that 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 CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan 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 Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted 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 CDBG Certification).

2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) _________________________ [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], 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 during the designated period.

3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed 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 CDBG 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 CDBG 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 CDBG 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 CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG 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.

Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.

Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:

Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan.

Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR §§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in §92.214.

Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title

APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:

Lobbying Certification
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.

STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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4/8/2025
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Date: April 8, 2025
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Larissa De La Cruz, Assistant City Manager
Sydney Yeseta, Manager - Economic Development
Subject:“Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program Recommendations:

1. Adopt Resolution No. ____ confirming the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program as a valid municipal affair.

2. Appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund to 101.24000.5312 Special Activity Supplies to administer the program.

G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
$1,250,000.00 total program expenditure. $500,000.00 will be allocated to 101.24000.5312 in FY 24-25. The remaining $750,000.00 will be allocated to 101.10300.5312 during the FY 25-26 budget cycle.

Background:

Lancaster’s City Council has always been supportive of the local business community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council remained steadfast in its commitment to creating and supporting a thriving economy. During that time, several award winning programs were developed that supported local business operations, including Operation Jump Start, Stand Strong Business Loan Program, Stand Strong Youth Sports Loan Program, and several iterations of shop local programs that incentivized consumers to spend their dollars locally.

In November 2022, Lancaster launched the Shop Local, Shop Lancaster program in partnership with Bludot Technologies, Inc and its Open Rewards app. This program allows users to earn rewards on purchases made at local businesses through City sponsored rewards. These rewards can then be redeemed when additional purchases are made at eligible businesses within Lancaster City limits.
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To date, the program has generated over $3 million in economic impact, delivering an 8x Return on Investment (ROI). Further, 82% of participants report that the program influenced their decision to shop locally.

The “Shop. Drive. Earn.” program is designed to build on the momentum of the existing shop local initiatives and further encourage patronizing local businesses. Through this program, consumers who purchase or lease new and used vehicles from participating dealerships within Lancaster will be eligible to receive rewards through the Open Rewards app. New car purchases and leases will earn $175 rewards and used car purchases will earn $100.

Participating dealerships are those that sell both new and used vehicles including: Antelope Valley Chevrolet, Antelope Valley Harley Davidson, Diamond Ford, Diamond Mazda, Honda Lancaster, Hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep Fiat, RAM of the West, Toyota of Lancaster, and Trust Subaru.

These rewards are exclusively redeemable at businesses within Lancaster’s City limits, creating a powerful multiplier effect. As recipients spend their rewards locally, they drive economic activity and keep the sales tax dollars within the City. In turn, these funds are reinvested into essential community initiatives such as public safety programs, park improvements, and other projects that enhance the quality of life for both residents and businesses.

City of Lancaster Staff will work with Bludot Technologies, Inc., the participating vehicle dealerships, and other entities to ensure proper accounting procedures and documentation for the program.

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Attachment:

Resolution No.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LANCASTER CONFIRMING THE “SHOP. DRIVE. EARN.”

ECONOMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS A VALID

MUNICIPAL AFFAIR
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the voters of the City of Lancaster ratified the Charter of the City of Lancaster; and
WHEREAS, as a Charter City, the City of Lancaster is authorized to exercise plenary authority over municipal affairs, free from any constraint imposed by the general law and subject only to constitutional limitations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lancaster is committed to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and ensuring the retention and creation of jobs within the community; and WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the City Council authorized the appropriation of $500,000.00 for the Shop Local, Shop Lancaster Program using the Open Rewards platform with the purpose of job retention, economic revitalization, and ensuring the continued success of small businesses in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Shop Local, Shop Lancaster Program has generated over $3 million in economic impact and resulted in an 8x Return on Investment (ROI) directly to the City of Lancaster since its inception; and
WHEREAS, automobile sales represent a significant source of local sales tax revenue, which is essential for funding critical public services such as public safety initiatives and community programs; and
WHEREAS, the intention of the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program is to create a multiplier effect that encourages spending at businesses located within the City limits, increasing the City of Lancaster’s sales tax revenue and bolstering activity for businesses that provide employment and contribute to the economic vitality of the City of Lancaster; and WHEREAS, any individual who makes a valid purchase or lease of a new or used vehicle at a participating dealership that sells both new and used vehicles in the City of Lancaster will be eligible to receive funds through the Open Rewards platform; and WHEREAS, the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program will be funded through general fund dollars available in Fiscal Years 24-25 and 25-26; and WHEREAS, the terms “gift card,” “gift card funds,” and “Gift Card Program” are defined herein as funds made available in the Open Rewards platform for the purposes of the “Shop.Drive.Earn” Economic Incentive Program; and
WHEREAS, the “Shop. Drive. Earn” Economic Incentive Program will have accounting procedures that will ensure proper documentation and participating businesses will be required to provide consumers with eligibility instructions and provide them to the City of Lancaster upon request; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of funds for the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program serves the valid public purpose of stimulating the local economy and providing economic and community benefits to the residents of the City of Lancaster and makes certain that funds remain local in the City of Lancaster;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. Proclamation of Appropriations as Valid Municipal Affairs. The City Council hereby proclaims that appropriation of funds for the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program represents a valid municipal affair, and therefore subject to the City of Lancaster’s plenary authority free from any constraint imposed by the general law.

Section 3. Direction to Establish Program Controls. Staff is directed establish program parameters and controls to address the following:
a.Ensure funds are spent directly at participating businesses. b. Ensure that any community partners have policies and procedures that align with applicable city guidelines.
c. Ensure gift card funds are issued and used only for the purposes stated herein and the value distributed to each recipient does not exceed the per person limit. d. Maintain accountability for all gift cards/funds distributed through the Gift Card Program that are purchased and distributed.
e. Designate separate personnel responsible for each stage of the handling and transfer of gift card funds, such as monitoring, eligibility, distribution, usage, and inventorying of the gift cards.
f. Review and reconcile any gift card policy forms.
g. Ensure appropriate documentation is always maintained and available for review by designated personnel.
h. Maintain complete and accurate inventory records.
i. Implement a policy to report lost, stolen, or abused gift cards/gift card funds. j. Ensure immediate reporting of any shortages, discrepancies, suspected fraud, or abuse to management for review and investigation.
k. Restrict access to gift card inventory records to authorized employees. l. Maintain a log of individuals who access gift card inventories. m. Maintain documentation to allow the Gift Card Program to be audited, which would include:
a. Identity of the recipients of gift cards;
b. Back up documentation showing how the recipients qualified; c. Documentation provided by recipients to show proof of qualification. d. Consider retaining all documentation for no less than five years. n. Prevent diversion via app security breaches.
o. Maintain confidentiality of gift card recipient tax ID numbers. p. Protocols for the proper reporting of gift card disbursements in accordance with applicable tax laws.
q. Inform participating businesses that California law prohibits businesses from charging service fees on gift cards.

Section 4. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this _______ day of _________, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: APPROVED:

ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
City Clerk Mayor
City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }ss
CITY OF LANCASTER }

CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION

CITY COUNCIL
I, ________________________________, ___________________________________ City of Lancaster, California, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. , for which the original is on file in my office.

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, on this _________ day of ________________, ________.
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