Agenda — Lynwood City Council, January 18, 2022 (part 1 of 3)

This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Copies of the Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. Any person who has a question concerning any of the agenda items may call the City Manager at (310) 603-0220, ext. 200.

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PROVIDED AT THE PODIUM, AND TO TURN IT IN TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. FAILURE TO FILL OUT SUCH A FORM WILL PROHIBIT YOU FROM ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL IN THE ABSENCE OF THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL.

AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting

TO BE HELD ON

January 18, 2022

COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS RD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 or Web conference via ZOOM - To participate via Zoom or by telephone: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 835 2029 8238
Duly Posted on 1/14/22 By MQ
6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK

3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
Jose Luis Solache, Mayor Pro Tem
Oscar Flores, Council Member
Marisela Santana, Council Member
Rita Soto, Council Member

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION

6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Update on Law Enforcement Issues
City Council Members Reporting on Meetings Attended (Gov. Code Section 53232.3 (D)).

City Video(s)

7. COUNCIL RECESS TO:

Lynwood Successor Agency
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Lynwood Housing Authority
Lynwood Public Financing Authority

PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE

AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO SUBSTANTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY THE COUNCIL, BUT COUNCIL MAY REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).)

CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

CONSENT CALENDAR

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION AFFIRMING THE ACTION RECOMMENDED ON THE AGENDA. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION ON

THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO VOTING UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.

8. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Comments:

City of Lynwood warrant register dated January 18, 2022 for FY 2021-2022. (FIN)

Recommendation:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve the warrant register dated January 18, 2022 for FY 2021-2022.

9. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT POLICY
Comments:

The investment policies and practices of the City of Lynwood are based on state laws and principles of prudent money management. This statement is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment of idle and surplus cash, while meeting the short and long-term cash flow demands and it is submitted annually for City review. (CT)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:

“A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY."

10. TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Comments:

The purpose of this item is to have the Honorable Mayor and the Lynwood City Council review the Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Report as required by State Statutes. (CT)

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City of Lynwood receive and file the attached Monthly Investment Report. The following information is provided to ensure City Council is informed of the investment activities for the City.

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11. AMENDMENT TO 2021 PARADE PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT Comments:

At its meeting on October 5, 2021, City Council approved an agreement with Pageantry Parades to produce the city’s annual Christmas parade and supporting activities. As part of the City’s holiday offerings, Pageantry Parades provided additional specialized services needed to support of the City’s Santa’s Neighborhood Visits program. Staff is seeking City Council approval to amend the original contract with Pageantry Parades to allow for an additional $1,600 to cover supplementary holiday event costs. (REC)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH PAGEANRTY PARADES ADJUSTING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $70,000 TO $71,600 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2021 SANTA’S NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS PROGRAM.”

12. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET Comments:

On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23) which included a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for two years. Staff recommends the amending the FY22 Adopted CIP Budget as follow:
1) incorporate in the FY22 Capital Improvement Program Budget Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project; Priority 2 Streets Improvement; and Traffic Safety Enhancement Project; 2) increase the budget for Priority 2 Streets in the amount of $334,332 to include funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act; 3) correct the line item for new Traffic Signal at Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street; 4) add Well 11 Assessment and Drinking Water Improvement; and 5) add the City Park Mega Playground. (PW)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: 1) INCLUDE

ALVADA STREET, SAN CARLOS AVENUE, SAN JUAN AVENUE, SAN LUIS AVENUE,

SAN VICENTE AVENUE AND THORSON AVENUE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.103); PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.104); AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.105); 2) INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR PRIORITY 2 STREETS (CIP NO. 4011.68.104) IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,332 USING THE

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FUNDING; 3) CORRECT THE EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM ERROR FOR THE NEW

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND LOUISE STREET PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.038); 4) ADDING A NEW PROJECT ENTITLED WELL 11 ASSESSMENT AND DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND 5) ADDING A NEW PROJET ENTITLED CITY PARK MEGA PLAYGROUND PROJECT.”

13. AUTHORIZATION OF THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF INTEREST

WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE WI-FI SOLUTION

PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Comments:

The purpose of this item is to develop a pilot Wi-Fi solution at no cost to the city designed and City Council Regular Meeting - Page 3 of 683
developed specifically for the City's unserved and underserved community students, residents, employees, and small businesses using funding from the California Public Utilities Commission and the pending federal broadband grants. (IT)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled; “A RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR

DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF INTEREST WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE WI-FI SOLUTION PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD”.

Additionally, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to obtain bids to conduct a Federal Communications Committee Broadband Gap Analysis in order to qualify for additional federal funding.

14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOULTION PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY,

RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR

NEWSOM, FINDING THAT THE PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY

CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET SAFELY IN PERSON, AND

DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COMMISSIONS AND

COMMITTEES WILL COTINUE TO MEET REMOTELY IN ADHERENECE WITH AB 361 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC Comments:

Beginning in March 2020, Governor Newsom issued a series of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Among these were several Executive Orders N-25- 20, N-29-20, N-35-20 (collectively, the Brown Act Orders) that waived requirements in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of city councilmembers, staff, or the public at local agency meetings.

Recommendation:

Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt a City Council Resolution entitled: “A Resolution Proclaiming a Local Emergency, Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom, Finding that the Proclaimed State of Emergency Continues to Impact the Ability to Meet Safely in Person, and Declaring that the City Council and City Commissions and Committees Will Continue to Meet Remotely in Adherence With AB 361 in Order to Ensure the Health and Safety of the Public”

NEW/OLD BUSINESS

15. CITY NEWSLETTER (LNP) BI-MONTHLY FORMAT TO DIGITAL FORMAT Comments:

In 2020, the City Council requested a plan to phase out of printing of the City newsletter with a goal of going digital by 2022. The plan was created as part of the City's cost savings plan while dealing with budget cuts due to the covid-19 pandemic. We are now at the point of going fully digital and staff is seeking direction on whether or not Council would like to proceed with the plan as originally outlined or continue with printed copies of the newsletter. (CM)

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council provide staff with direction on how to proceed with the City's newsletter by selecting one of the following options-

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1 .

Proceed with the plan to go digital and produce the LNP to be posted to our website and social media.
2 .

Continue with printing and mailing copies of the City's newsletter.

16. 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT APPROVAL
Comments:

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Conduct

a public hearing, receive public testimony, and, after discussion, vote upon the matter at hand.

2. The adoption of the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF LYNWOOD’S 2021-2029

DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR ITS FINAL REVIEW.”

17. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION SERVICES

FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL AND FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK

PROJECT
Comments:

On April 28, 2021, staff issued a Request for Proposals for construction management and inspection services for two projects: the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail and the Fernwood Avenue Park Project. Staff received eight proposals. Upon review of the written proposals and interview of the firms, staff recommends to award the construction management and inspection services for the Lynwood Urban Bike Trail to Infrastructure Engineers and for the Fernwood Avenue Park Project to Willdan Engineering. (PW)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT $371,056 FOR THE LYNWOOD URBAN BIKE TRAIL (4011.68.046 AND 4011.68.084) AND TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING

TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FERNWOOD AVENUE PARK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $377,488 (4011.68.037).”

18. ADOPTION OF A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (FY2021-22 TO FY2025-26)
Comments:

On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s 2021-2023 Biennial Budget, which included a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for two years.

The proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Five-Year CIP) includes projects incorporated in the approved City budget, adopted projects proposed for amendments, and projects anticipated to be proposed for the 2023 through 2026 CIP budgets. The Five-Year CIP addresses the City’s infrastructure needs over a five-year planning horizon. The projects proposed in the subsequent years following the adopted Biennial Budget will be used for planning City Council Regular Meeting - Page 5 of 683
purposes only. Projects to receive budget approvals will be those projects incorporated in the Biennial Adopted Budget or as amended by the City Council throughout the year on a project per project basis. (PW)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.”

19. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Comments:

Members of the City Council serve on various municipal organizations that require representation of government officers. This participation allows the City to receive beneficial information and resources. Previously, the Mayor has made appointments to these organizations, with approval and ratification of members of the Council Members. As a result of the City Council’s recent reorganization, the Mayor and Council will review and update the list of appointments accordingly. (CC)

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council review and appoint delegates and alternates for the various organizations and committees, and direct staff to notify said organizations on the appointments.

20. REVIEW OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS & ANNUAL

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST Comments:

The City Council will be reviewing the Board, Commission and Committee Members appointment list and consider any new appointments. (CC)

Recommendation:

In accordance with the rules outlined below, staff recommends that the City Council review the attached list of Board, Commission and Committee members and take the following actions:

1 .

Reconfirm the existing members for another one-year term, ending December 31, 2022; 2 .

Make any needed adjustments, including filling the noted

vacancies, and
3 .

Direct staff to post the attached Annual City of Lynwood Boards and Commissions Appointment List, according to Maddy Act requirements.

Currently, there are a total of 3 vacancies on the various Boards, Commissions and Committees including:
one
(1) vacancy for the Community Development Block Grant Board, one (1) vacancy for the Public Safety/Traffic & Parking Commission, and one (1) vacancy for the Planning Commission.

21. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.

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Agenda Item # 8.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Michael Blazenski, Interim Director of Finance & Administration Lilly Hampton, Senior Accounting Technician

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER
Recommendation:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve the warrant register dated January 18, 2022 for FY 2021-2022.

Background:

N/A
Discussion and Analysis:

N/A
Fiscal Impact:

FY 2021-2022
Coordinated With:

City Manager
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
WARRANT RUN 1 18 2022
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apCkHist
01/12/2022 8:02AM
Bank code: apbank
Void Check# Date Vendor
202633 09/07/2021 008889 JORGE A. CASANOVA
202877 10/05/2021 008889 JORGE A. CASANOVA
203072 10/25/2021 012692 RITA SOTO
203092 11/02/2021 008889 JORGE A. CASANOVA
203157 11/02/2021 012692 RITA SOTO
203626 01/04/2022 011941 ZIONS BANK DIVISION
6 checks in this report
Void-Check Listing
City of Lynwood
Status ClearNoid Date Reason-Void Reissue Inv. Date Amount Paid 12/23/2021 STALE DATED 203631 09/30/2021 500.00
12/23/2021 STALE DATED 203631 10/31/2021 500.00
12/23/2021 STALE DATED 203637 05/18/2021 12.00
12/23/2021 STALE DATED 203630 11/30/2021 500.00
12/23/2021 STALE DATED 203636 11/30/2021 500.00
01/11/2022 ERROR EFT 1005136 11/01/2021 41,885.25
apbank Total :

Total Checks:

Page: 1
Check Total
500.00
500.00

12.00 500.00
500.00
41,885.25
43,897.25
43,897.25
Page: 1
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vchlist
01/12/2022
Bank code:

Voucher
1005136
7:44:55AM
apbank
Date Vendor
11/15/2021 011941 ZIONSBANKDIVISION
1 Vouchers for bank code :
1 Vouchers in this report
apbank
Electronic Financial Transaction List
City of Lynwood
Invoice PO#
--------- -------
011941-120121-2019B- 02 -002549
Page:

Description/Account

LPFA LIMITED TAX MEASURE R SERIES
Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers :
2 Amount
41,885.25
41,885.25
41,885.25
41,885.25
Page: 2
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vchlist Prepaid-Check List Page: 3
01/11/2022 1:25:48PM City of Lynwood
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount --
203627 1/11/2022 013421 ALVAREZ, SALVADOR 013421-12822 PER DIEM 288.00 Total : 288.00
203628 1/11/2022 001500 ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, 001500-2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES 7,635.00 Total: 7,635.00
203629 1/11/2022 006399 AT&T 000017444137 TELEPHONE SERVICE 22.68 000017447362 TELEPHONE SERVICE 86.60
000017447364 TELEPHONE SERVICE 22.91
000017447365 TELEPHONE SERVICE 294.70
000017447367 TELEPHONE SERVICE 63.71
000017447371 TELEPHONE SERVICE 86.60
000017447375 TELEPHONE SERVICE 22.91
000017447481 TELEPHONE SERVICE 44.13
000017447482 TELEPHONE SERVICE 44.13
000017447552 TELEPHONE SERVICE 44.13
Total : 732.50
203630 1/11/2022 008889 CASANOVA , JORGE A. 008889-113021 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 500.00 008889-120621 REIMB-TRAVEL EXPENSE/PER DIEM 1,112.34
Total: 1,612.34
203631 1/11/2022 008889 CASANOVA, JORGE A. 008889-093021 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 500.00 008889-1 03121 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 500.00
Total: 1,000.00
203632 1/11/2022 001087 FANTASY FLOWERS AND GIFTS 0082 01-001636 FLOWER SERVICES 55.13 0094 01-001636 FLOWER SERVICES 82.69
Total : 137.82
203633 1/11/2022 011188 INSURANCE COMPANY, THE LINCOLN 1588505-01 3122 LTD PREMIUM 1/2022 4,115.68 Total : 4,115.68
203634 1/11/2022 011759 PAGEANTRY PARADES CCLP210005 08-004798 CENTENNIAL CANDY CANE PARADE 6,700.00 CCLP210005-A 08-004753 CENTENNIAL HOLIDAY CANDYCANE 800.00 CCLP210005-B 08-004813 HOLIDAY EVENTS 2021 1,200.00
Page: 3
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vchlist
01/11/2022 1:25:48PM
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
203634
203635
203636
203637
203638
203639
203640
Date Vendor
1/11/2022 011759 011759 PAGEANTRY PARADES
1/11/2022 011944 RELATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
1/11/2022 012692 SOTO, RITA
1/11/2022 012692 SOTO, RITA
1/11/2022 000163 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
1/11/2022 013288 SPECTRUM
1/11/2022 000164 THE GAS CO.
14 Vouchers for bank code :
14 Vouchers in this report
apbank
Prepaid-Check List
City of Lynwood
Invoice
(Continued)
OSIP 69112
012692-113021
012692-051821
000163122321
0031912121621
0543478121621
0603173121521
000164122221
000164122221-1
PO#
05-001911
12-000365
12-000365
12-000365
Page: 4
Description/Account Amount
Total : 8,700.00
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 9,748.78
Total: 9,748.78
ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 500.00
Total: 500.00
REIMB-CHECK RETURNED FEE 12.00
Total : 12.00
LIGHT & POWER SERVICES 2,892.47
Total : 2,892.47
INTERNET AND CABLE FOR CITY FACILITIES 145.32
INTERNET AND CABLE FOR CITY FACILITIES 214.98
INTERNET AND CABLE FOR CITY FACILITIES 162.41

GAS SERVICES

GAS SERVICES
Total:

Total:

Bank total:

Total vouchers :
522.71
8,695.57
557.58
9,253.15
47,150.45
47,150.45
Page: 4
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vchlist Check List Page: 5
01/12/2022 7:24:26AM City of Lynwood
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203641 1/18/2022 012761 ALAILEFALEULA, EFFIE 48984 WEIGHT LOSS CANCELLED DUT TO COVID 25.00 Total: 25.00
203642 1/18/2022 007439 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SVCS, INC. 73952 11-001916 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD 16,165.82 Total : 16,165.82
203643 1/18/2022 004285 AVANT GARDE, INC. 7247 06-008241 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,017.50 7248 06-008242 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,017.50
7249 06-008243 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,017.50
7251 06-008790 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 610.00
7252 06-008986 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 510.00
7253 06-009070 LABOR COMPLIANCE 4,400.00
7309 06-008879 PROFESSIONAL SERVCES 999.00
Total : 9,571.50
203644 1/18/2022 007782 CAMACHO, GABRIELA 007782-013122 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 1/2022 500.00 Total: 500.00
203645 1/18/2022 008107 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 09121 03964-2 11-001920 TITLE SERVICES FOR REHAB 125.00 0912107810-2 11-001920 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30.00
0912107810-3 11-001920 TITLE SERVICES FOR REHAB 125.00
0912111797-2 11-001920 TITLE SERVICES FOR REHAB 95.00
Total: 375.00
203646 1/18/2022 010854 CONSTRUCTION, 316 ENGINEERING & 21-198-01 06-009366 PUMP 11 SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION 5,820.00 Total: 5,820.00
203647 1/18/2022 005157 CONVERSE CONSULTANTS 19-31181-02-01 06-009342 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16,606.00 Total : 16,606.00
203648 1/18/2022 010754 COOL IMAGE WATER, DBA/ AMERICAN 1381 03-000416 DRINKING WATER SERVICES 11.98 Total : 11.98
203649 1/18/2022 009030 CPACI NC. COM Sl-1172497 12-000381 BARRACUDA EMAIL SECURITY 6,267.00 Total : 6,267.00
203650 1/18/2022 000138 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION 83485753 06-009364 ADVERTISING SERVICES 795.00 Page: 5
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203650 1/18/2022 000138 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION (Continued) B3489687 06-009364 ADVERTISING SERVICES 630.00
B3489692 06-009364 ADVERTISING SERVICES 610.00
B3526553 06-009364 ADVERTISING SERVICES 1,500 .00
B3541609 11-001924 PUBLICATION SERVICES 330.00
B3542184 11-001923 PUBLICATION SERVICES 310.00
Total : 4,175.00
203651 1/18/2022 003159 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 003159-123121 SEISMIC HAZARD MAPPING FEE 309.62 Total: 309.62
203652 1/18/2022 006908 DUTHIE POWER SERVICES, INC. A91894 06-009367 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 952.42 S91976 06-009367 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 1,617.44
S93863 06-009317 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 4,638.00
S93863-A 06-009367 REPAIRS AND SERVICES 304.94
Total: 7,512.80
203653 1/18/2022 001393 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 0890135 06-009148 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 426.58 0892072 06-009148 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 76.67
Total: 503.25
203654 1/18/2022 001510 GRAINGER, INC. 9158251141 06-009203 OPERATING SUPPLIES 26.46 9158251158 06-009203 OPERATING SUPPLIES 6.62
9158251174 06-009203 OPERATING SUPPLIES 6.62
9166301771 06-009203 OPERATING SUPPLIES 358.87
Total : 398.57
203655 1/18/2022 005001 GREENFIELDS OUTDOOR FITNESS 6610 08-004745 FITNESS EQUIP REPLACEMENT 574.57 Total : 574.57
203656 1/18/2022 013469 HERNANDEZ, LIDIA 49 REFUND-CAR RAFFLE TICKET 10.00 Total : 10.00
203657 1/18/2022 008254 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 112626 06-009318 STREET SIGNS AND SUPPLIES 81 .03 Total : 81.03
203658 1/18/2022 009103 JHM SUPPLY, INC. 73444 /3 06-009161 LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION 210.19 Page: 6
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203658 1/18/2022 009103 009103 JHM SUPPLY, INC. (Continued) Total: 210.19 203659 1/18/2022 003547 KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN 26985 11-002037 LEGAL SERVICES 4,978 .00 Total: 4,978.00
203660 1/18/2022 013434 KILEY &ASSOCIATES,LLC 4 01-001662 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,000 .00 Total : 5,000.00
203661 1/18/2022 007058 KTS NETWORKS 349351 12-000382 INSTALLATION -SUPPORT ASSISTANCE 122.50 Total: 122.50
203662 1/18/2022 002694 L.A. CO. FIRE DEPARTMENT L-IN0341801 06-009368 LA COUNTY CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM 693 .00 Total: 693.00
203663 1/18/2022 013464 LANDAZURI, JOSE 121621 11-002035 COVID 19 ASSITANCE PROGRAM 8,100.00 Total : 8,100.00
203664 1/18/2022 013460 MAGANA, JESSE S 4 08-004807 SANTAS NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS 100.00 Total : 100.00
203665 1/18/2022 002761 MARCO POWER EQUIPMENT 21214700 06-009244 SUPPLIES , REPAIRS , MACHINERY 164.43 Total : 164.43
203666 1/18/2022 000475 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS. 31964 06-009209 GRAFFITI REMOVAL 44,500 .08 31964-A 11-001938 GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES 4,944.45
32024 06-009246 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 45,867.37
32024 -A 11-001954 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 4,536.33
32025 06-009247 SIDEWALK CLEANING SERVICES 1,682.45
32025-A 11-001953 SIDEWALK CLEANING SERVICES 1,075.67
Total : 102,606 .35
203667 1/18/2022 003247 NFBPA 2021 -2022-31379 -1 MEMBERSHIP DUES 2022-2023 250 .00 Total: 250.00
203668 1/18/2022 011922 NORTH STAR LAND CARE LLC 1601-249 06-009320 TREE TRIMMING, MAINTENANCE 1,458.00 1601-250 06-009320 TREE TRIMMING, MAINTENANCE 955.95
1601-253 06-009320 TREE TRIMMING , MAINTENANCE 33,585 .35 Page: 7
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203668 1/18/2022 011922 011922 NORTH STAR LAND CARE LLC (Continued) Total : 35,999.30 203669 1/18/2022 000078 OFFICE DEPOT, INC. 214343542001 08-004809 OFFICE SUPPLIES 294.81 Total : 294.81
203670 1/18/2022 012548 PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA INVM0016237 06-009165 FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT 97,005.64 Total : 97,005.64
203671 1/18/2022 013470 PELAYO , VALERIA 33438061 REFUND-COMMUNITY GARDEN KEY 50.00 Total : 50.00
203672 1/18/2022 004854 PETTY CASH- FINANCE 004854-121621 REPLENISH PETTY CASH BOX 160.20 004854-122221 REPLENISH PETTY CASH BOX 195.84
Total : 356.04
203673 1/18/2022 013474 PETTY CASH-C.M.O.-1 013474-010322 ESTABLISH PETTY CASH FOR CM 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.00
203674 1/18/2022 008307 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYS 1120211204 11-001941 PARKING/ADMIN CITATION 3,605.01 Total : 3,605.01
203675 1/18/2022 006281 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY, IN000116760 06-009232 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY 2,023.13 IN000116765 08-004736 PRIVATE RENTAL SECURITY 1,830.93
Total: 3,854.06
203676 1/18/2022 001313 QUINONEZ, MARIA 001313-013122 ELECTRONIC/MEDIA-AUTO EXPENSES 1/2022 500.00 Total: 500.00
203677 1/18/2022 005067 ROADLINE 17058 06-009336 FLASHIING STOP SIGNS 4,713.19 17062 06-009226 SUPPLIES , PARTS & PAINT 1,526.96
17078 06-009226 SUPPLIES , PARTS & PAINT 944.29
17091 06-009226 OPERATING SUPPLIES 1,076.86
Total : 8,261.30
203678 1/18/2022 005566 RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ, YOLANDA 20-22 REFUND-CAR RAFFLE TICKET 25.00 Total : 25.00
203679 1/18/2022 007205 SANCHEZ AWARDS 1929 11-002022 RETIREMENT PLAQUE FOR MARIA 155.45 Page: 8
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203679 1/18/2022 007205 SANCHEZ AWARDS (Continued)
1929-A 06-009370 PLAQUE FOR EVANGELINA MUNOZ 155.45
1948 01-001680 PLAQUES FOR STATE OF THE CITY 136.71
1949 01-001680 PLAQUES FOR STATE OF THE CITY 468.01
Total : 915.62
203680 1/18/2022 006772 SEA CLEAR POOL, INC. 21-2323 06-009171 POOL MAINTENANCE 265.16 21-2336 06-009171 POOL MAINTENANCE 1,895.00
Total : 2,160.16
203681 1/18/2022 012358 SENSUS USA INC DP21000088 06-009371 TELEPHONE SUPPORT -UOM 250.00 Total: 250.00
203682 1/18/2022 005397 SO CAL CONSTRUCTION SVCS. 2 OF 2 SC1765 11-001982 HOME HOUSING REHAB GRANT & LOAN 4,500.00 Total: 4,500 .00
203683 1/18/2022 008956 SPCALA 2021-1231 11-001942 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 14,612.50 Total: 14,612 .50
203684 1/18/2022 012311 SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, IN 012311-110121 11-001943 CDBG SUBRECIPIENT - PUBLIC SERVICE 2,170.12 Total: 2,170.12
203685 1/18/2022 008895 SWA GROUP 188196 06-009063 FERNWOOD PARK DESIGN 1,065.13 Total : 1,065 .13
203686 1/18/2022 002938 TAJ OFFICE SUPPLY 00576 11-002038 2 LEATHER CHAIRS 529.57 Total: 529.57
203687 1/18/2022 013215 THE HOME DEPOT PRO SUPPLY WORK 657015814 06-009140 OPERATING SUPPLIES 90.34 657873592 06-009140 OPERATING SUPPLIES 105.81
658091954 06-009140 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 54.99
658365531 06-009140 OPERATING SUPPLIES 51 .68
658629316 06-009140 OPERATING SUPPLIES 197.35
Total: 500.17
203688 1/18/2022 011612 THE WALKING MAN, INC. F2166 08-004811 CENTENNIAL CANDY CANE PARADE 1,650.00 Total: 1,650.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 203689 1/18/2022 012294 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. 20213789 06-008216 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 160.00 20213789-A 06-009219 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 400.00
Total : 560.00
203690 1/18/2022 010066 TRI-WEST MECHANICAL, INC. TWM11438 06-009175 HVAC MAINTENANCE/REPAIR 388.75 Total: 388.75
203691 1/18/2022 000166 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 1220210408 06-009176 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 348.25 dsb20206559 06-009176 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 85.93
Total : 434.18
203692 1/18/2022 009742 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 3242655483 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 10.25 3242655484 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 53.03 3242655485 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 46.38 3242655486 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 66.18 3242655487 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 62.45 3242655488 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 71 .57 3242659043 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 10.25 3242659044 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 53.03 3242659045 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 46.38 3242659046 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 66.18 3242659047 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 62.45 3242659048 06-009153 UNIFORM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES 71 .57 Total : 619.72
203693 1/18/2022 013466 VALENCIA , SANDRA 58 REFUND-CAR RAFFLE TICKET 10.00 Total : 10.00
203694 1/18/2022 013468 VASQUEZ, EPIFANIO 85-90 REFUND-CAR RAFFLE TICKET 50.00 Total : 50.00
203695 1/18/2022 002912 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES,INC 5562986 06-009154 OPERATING SUPPLIES 455.44 5563486 06-009154 OPERATING SUPPLIES 367.73
5563487 06-009154 OPERATING SUPPLIES 199.05
5563488 06-009154 OPERATING SUPPLIES 266.52
Total: 1,288.74
203696 1/18/2022 000040 WAX.IE SANITARY SUPPLY 80533274 06-009222 OPERATING SUPPLIES 419.77 Page: 10
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Voucher
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203697
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1/18/2022 012137 XIO INC.
1/18/2022 013467 ZARATE, RODOLFO
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PO# Description/Account Amount
06-009222 OPERATING SUPPLIES 771.55
Total : 1,191.32
06-009144 SCADA SYSTEM MONITORING 760.00
Total: 760.00
REFUND-CAR RAFFLE TICKET 10.00
Total: 10.00
Bank total: 375,748.75
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Agenda Item # 9.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Gabriela Camacho, City Treasurer
Sheila Harding, Deputy City Treasurer

SUBJECT:

TREASURER'S INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following resolution entitled:

“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY."

Background:

To assure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws governing the investment of monies under the control of the Treasurer.

To protect the principal and asset holdings of the City’s portfolio.

To ensure that adequate liquidity is provided for the prompt and efficient handling of City disbursements.

To generate the maximum amount of investment income within the parameters of these investment policies and guidelines for suitable investments.

Discussion and Analysis:

Cities are required to review their Investment Policy and Strategy and seek council's approval annually. No changes have been made to the policy since it's last review and approved on January 19, 2021.

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It is the Policy of the City of Lynwood, that giving due regard to the safety and risk of investment, all available funds shall be managed in conformance with these legal and administrative guidelines (the Policy) and, to the maximum extent possible, surplus funds shall be invested at the highest rates obtainable at the time of investment. Adequate operating funds shall be maintained in a depository institution(s), which affords the City safety with respect to its funds, as well as the ability to meet all of the City’s cash receipt and disbursement needs.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Coordinated With:

FHN Financial Main Street Advisors
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Investment Policy - 2022
Resolution 2022
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PURPOSE

The purpose of this Statement of Investment Policy (“Policy”) is to establish guidelines for the prudent investment of the City of Lynwood’s idle cash or reserve cash and outlines the policies essential to ensure the safety and financial strength of the City’s investment portfolio.

This policy is based on the principles of prudent money management and conforms to all applicable Federal and State Laws g overning the investment of public funds under the control of the Treasurer.

1.0 POLICY:

Annually, in accordance with California Government Code (CGC) Section 53646, the Treasurer will render to the City Council a Statement of Investment Policy for consideration and approval at a public meeting. Any investments currently held at that time that do not meet the guidelines of this policy, as changed from time to time by the City Council, shall be exempt from the requirements of this policy.

However, at the investment maturity or liquidation, such funds shall be reinvested only as provided by this policy, which offer guidance to brokers and any external investment advisors on the investment of City funds. This investment policy applies to all investment activities of the City, except for the Employees Retirement and Deferred compensation funds are excluded because it is separately managed by a third party administrator. This policy applies to all City funds, except for bond proceeds that are managed by trustees. Trustees must comply with the provision of bond’s indenture agreements.

2.0 SCOPE:

Policy statements outlined in this document apply to the City’s pooled funds, as well as other financial assets under the City Treasurer’s control unless exempted by resolution or by statute. These funds are accounted for in the City of Lynwood Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and include:

 General Fund
 Special Revenue Funds
 Capital Project Funds
 Enterprise Funds
 Trust and Agency Funds
 Retirement Pension Funds
 Internal Service Funds
 Fiduciary-Agency Fund
 Any new fund created by the City Council unless specifically exempted

All monies entrusted to the Treasurer shall be invested in accordance to California Government Code Section 53601, 53602 and 53635.

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2 3.0 PRUDENCE:

The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent investor” standard (CGC Section 53600.3) and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio which states that:

“a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the City”.

At the time of purchase, it is the City’s intent to hold all investments until maturity to ensure the return of all invested principal. However, it is recognized that market prices of securities will vary depending on economic and interest rate condition at any point in time.

The City Treasurer, and other individuals who may be designated to mana ge the City’s investment portfolio, when acting within the intent and scope of this investment policy and other authorized written procedures, and when exercising due diligence, are relieved of personal liability for the individual security’s credit risk o r market price change of a security or other investment, provided that deviations from expectations are reported to the City of Lynwood in a timely manner and that appropriate action is taken to mitigate unforeseen adverse conditions.

4.0 OBJECTIVES:

Within the overriding requirement of compliance with all Federal, State and local laws governing the investment of moneys under the control of the Treasurer, and as specified in CGC Section 53600.5, when investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling or managing public funds, the primary objective of a trustee shall be to safeguard the principal of the funds under its control. The secondary objective shall be to meet the liquidity needs of the depositor. The third objective shall be to achieve a market rate of return on the funds under its control.

Taking into account the City’s daily and periodic cash flow needs, the City desires to invest all temporarily idle funds as close to 100% as is reasonably possible. At least 30% of the overa ll investment portfolio will be comprised of investments maturing in one year or less. No single investment shall be purchased with a term to maturity at the date of purchase that exceeds 5 years, except as special circumstances dictate and with the expressed approval of the City Treasurer.

The basic goal of the City’s investment policy is to ensure safety and availability of temporarily idle funds when they are needed. The primary objectives, in priority order, of the investment activities shall be:

Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Each investment transaction must seek to ensure that capital losses are avoided, whether from securities default, broker-dealer default, City Council Regular Meeting - Page 22 of 683

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3 or erosion of market value. The City will endeavor to preserve principal by mitigating both credit risk and market risk, as specified below.

Credit risk, which is defined as the risk of loss due to insolvency or other failure of the issuer of a security, must be mitigated by purchasing investment grade securities and by diversifying the investment portfolio so that the failure of any one issuer does not unduly harm the City’s capital base and cash flow.

Market risk, which is defined as market value fluctuations, must be mitigated by limiting the average maturity of the City’s investment portfolio to three years, limiting the maximum maturity of any one security to five years, structuring the portfolio to take into account historic and current cash flow analysis, eliminating the need to sell securities for the sole purpose of short term speculation.

Liquidity: Because the City operates its own water utility and bills monthly for utility services, cash flow is generated on a daily basis. Historical cash flow trends must be compared to curre nt cash flow requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure that the City’s investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all reasonable anticipated operating requirements. In managing City funds for cash flow needs, it is generally not the intention to liquidate a security prior to maturity in order to meet expected cash flow needs. However, it is important that when exceptional conditions require, and there are unexpected cash flow demands, a security sale can be done quickly.

Return on the Investment : The investment portfolio shall be designed and managed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment objectives, authorized investments and the cash flow needs of the City.

5.0 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

In accordance with Section 53607 of the Government Code, the City of Lynwood management responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the Treasurer, who shall be respon sible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of control to regulate the activities of subordinate officials, and their procedures in the absence of the Treasurer. Under the provision of CGC Section 53600.3, the Treasurer is a trustee and a fiduciary subject to the prudent investor standard. The City may delegate to the City Treasurer the authority to invest or reinvest City funds for a one-year period.

The Treasurer may delegate all, or a portion of his/her investment authority to a Deputy City Treasurer. Prior to the delegation of the investment authority to a Deputy City Treasurer, the Treasurer shall notify the City council and request confirmation of the delegation. Delegation of investment authority will not remove or abridge the Treasurer’s investment responsibility.

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4 The City may engage the services of one or more external investment managers to assist in the management of the City’s investment portfolio in a manner consistent with the City’s objectives. Such external manage rs may be granted discretion to purchase and sell investment securities in accordance with this Investment Policy.

The Treasurer shall establish written investment policy procedures for the operation of the investment program consistent with this policy. The procedures should include reference to: safekeeping, wire transfer agreements, banking service contracts and collateral/depository agreements. Such procedures shall include explicit delegation of authority to persons responsible for investment transactions. No person may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this policy and the procedures established by the Treasurer.

The Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer shall attend at least one training session within twelve months after taking office or being appointed, and at least annually thereafter. The training session should be sponsored by a professional organization, such as, but not limited to: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), California Society of Munici pal Finance Officers (CSMFO), Municipal Treasurers Association of the United States & Canada (MTA, US&C), California Municipal Treasurer Association (CMTA), and Government Investment Officers Association (GIOA). Training must include some or all of the fo llowing components: investment controls, security risks, strategy risk, market risks, and compliance with Federal, State and local laws.

6.0 ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

Elected officials, City officers, employees and any other individual involved in the investment operations are prohibited from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions, or which could give the appearance thereof. Furthermore, these same individuals shall disclose any material financial interest in financial institutions that conduct business within their jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City. The Treasurer shall immediately disclose any financial interest which is subject to disclosure under the California Political Reform Act or would constitute a conflict of interest under Government Code Section 1090 to the City Manager. All other City Investment Officials shall immediately disclose any financial interest which is subject to disclosure under the Californ ia Political Reform Act or would constitute a conflict of interest under Government Code Section 1090 to the City Manager.

7.0 AUTHORIZED DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS:

The City may conduct investment transactions only with banks, savings and loans associations, and registered broker -dealers. Any investments other than those purchased directly from a issuer must be purchased from (i) an individual or entity licensed by the State as a broker -dealer, as defined in Section 25004 of the Corporations Code, and which is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, (FINRA) or (ii) from a member of a federally -regulated securities City Council Regular Meeting - Page 24 of 683

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5 exchange, or (iii) a national or state charted bank; or (iv) a federal or state association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code); or (v) a brokerage firm designated as a primary government dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank.

The City Treasurer, either directly or through an authorized party, must investigate and evaluate all financial institutions, on an annual basis, that desire to do business with the City in order to determine whether they are adequately capitalized and whether they make markets in securities that are appropriate to the City’s needs.

This may be accomplished by the following: a financial institution to complete and return an appropriate questionnaire, audited financial statements and proof of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration and good standing.

Nothing in this section precludes the City from engaging the services of a Registered Investment Advisory firm to assist the City, on a discretionary basis, with the investment of the City’s portfolio.

8.0 AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS:

Investments must be made in accordance with the “Prudent Investor Rule” that is cited under the heading “Prudence.”

The City is subject to California Government Code, Sections 53600 et seq. within the context of these limitations, the following investments are authorized, subject to the restrictions noted below:

A. United States Treasu ry Obligations, Bills, Notes, and Bonds or similar instruments for which the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged for payment of principal and interest. There is no limitation on the percentage of the City’s surplus funds that can be inve sted in these instruments. The maximum maturity period may not exceed 5 years.

B. US Agency and/or Obligations, Securities that represent an obligation of several agencies or instrumentalities which administer selected lending programs of the U.S. Government. These agencies include , but are not limited to, obligations issued by banks for cooperatives, federal land banks, federal intermediate credit banks, the Federal Home Loan Board (FHLB), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB), and the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA).

Although there is no percentage limitation on investme nts in these obligations, the “Prudent Investor Rule” applies to obligations issued by any of these agencies, because U.S. G overnment backing is implied rather than guaranteed. The maximum maturity period may not exceed 5 years.

C. Commercial Paper rated “P -1” by Moody’s Investor Services or “A -1” by Standard & Poor’s, and issued by a domestic corporation having assets in excess of $500,000,000 and has a long -term debt rating of “A2” or higher by Moody’s or “A” or higher rating by S& P. The purchase of eligible commercial paper may not exceed 270 days maturity nor represent more than 5% of the outstanding paper of an issuing corporation. No more than 2% of the market value of the portfolio may be invested in commercial paper issued by one corporation. Medium term corporate holdings must be City Council Regular Meeting - Page 25 of 683

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6 included when calculating this 2% limitation. The Purchase of commercial paper not to exceed 25% of the City’s surplus funds.

D. FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit issued by a nationally or state - chartered bank, or a state of federal savings and loan association, or by a state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. The invested amount per institution shall not exceed the current FDIC insured limit (currently $250,000). Purchases of eligible FDIC insured certificates of deposit shall not exceed five years to maturity.

E. Negotiable C ertificates of Deposit issued by a national or state -charted bank or a state or federal saving and loan association. Negotiable certificates of deposit may not exceed 30% of the City’s total portfolio.

Certificates purchased from a bank may not exceed 30% of the City’s total portfolio. Certificates purchased from a bank may not exceed the shareholder’s equity in the bank. Certificates over $500,000 purchased from savings and l oan associations may not exceed the net worth of the association. The maximum maturity period may not exceed 5 years.

F. State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Funds may be invested in LAIF; a State of California managed investment pool, up to the maximum dollar amounts per separate legal entity in conformance with the account balance limits authorized by the State Treasurer. Annual review of LAIF’s Pool Money Investment Board Annual Report will be conducted to continue to ensure LAIF’s inv estment policy, standards, and rate of return are compatible with the City’s risk tolerance. Maximum investment limits are dependent upon limits established under the Local Agency Investment Funds guidelines.

G. Funds held under the terms of a Trust Indenture or other contract or debt issuance agreement may be invested according to the provisions of those indentures’ agreements.

H. The City may invest in non-negotiable time deposits that are collateralized as required by the California Government Code, and that are maintained in banks and savings and loans associations that meet the requirement for accepting deposits of public funds. Because time deposits are not liquid, no more than 25% of the City’s temporarily idle funds may be invested in this category. A maximum maturity period may not exceed one year.

I. Medium term corporate notes with a maximum maturity of 5 years may be purchased. Securities eligible for investment must be rated “A2” or higher by Moody’s or “A” or higher rating by S&P. Medium term notes may not exceed 30% of the market value of the City’s portfolio, and not more than 2% of the market value of the portfolio may be invested in notes issued by any one corporation. Commercial paper holdings must be included when calculating this 2 % limitation . The maximum maturity period may not exceed 5 years.

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7 Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment A dvisory Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec 80a -1 et seq.). To be eligible for investment pursuant to this subdivision these companies shall either (I) attain the highest ranking letter or numerical rating provided by not less than two of the three largest nationally recognized rating services or (2) have an investment advisor registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years ’ experience investing in money market instruments with assets in exces s of $500,000,000.

The purchase price of the MMF shares shall not exceed 20% of the City's surplus funds. No more than 10% of the City’s surplus funds may be invested in shares of any one MMF.

K. Supranational Debt Obligations . United States dollar -denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development of the World Bank (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Inter-American Development Bank (IABD), with maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments must have a minimum rating of AA or better by at least two of the following NRSRO’s: Moody’s, S&P , or Fitch, and shall not exceed 30% of the City’s surplus funds, and not more than 5% of the market value of the portfolio may be invested in notes issued by any one supranational. The maximum maturity period may not exceed 5 years.

9.0 UNAUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS:

State and Federal laws notwithstanding, any investment not specifically described herein including, but not limited to, reverse repurchase agreements, derivatives, options, futures, zero coupon bonds, inverse floaters, range notes, first mortgages or trust deeds, collateralized mortgage obligations, (CMO’s), limited partnerships, real estate investments, trusts (REIT’s), open -end mutual funds with a weighted average maturity greater than 180 days, unregulated and/or uninsured investment pools, common stock, preferred stock, commodities, precious metals, securities with high price volatility, limited marketability (less than three active bidders), securities that may default on interest payments and any other speculative investment deemed inappropriate under the prudent investor standard are strictly prohibited.

10.0 REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

The securities held by the City of Lynwood must be in compliance with Section 8.0 Authorized and Suitable Investments at the time of purchase. The Quar terly Investment report will identify any securities that do not comply. The Treasurer shall report any instances of noncompliance identified through the review of the portfolio to the City Council.

11.0 COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

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8 Collateral for Certificates of Deposit (CD) and Negotiated Certificates of Deposit (NCD) must comply with Government Code, Chapter 4, Bank Deposit law Section 16500 et seq. and the Savings and Loan and Credit Union Deposit Law Government Code Section 16600 et seq.

In order to reduce market risk and provide a level of security for all funds, the market value of securities that underlay Certificates of Deposit shall be valued at 110% of the market value of principal and accrued interest. Repurchase Agreements shall be valued at 102% of the market value of principal and accrued interest.

In conformity with the provisions of the Federal Bankruptcy Code that provide for the liquidation of securities held as collateral, the only securities acceptable as collateral are cer tificates of deposit, commercial paper, eligible bankers acceptances, and medium term notes or securities that are the direct obligation of, or are fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States or any City of the United States.

An independent third party with whom the City has a current custodial agreement will always hold collateral.

The right of collateral substitution is granted with prior approval of the City Treasurer.

12.0 SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY

All securities owned by the City shall be held in safekeeping by the City’s custodial bank or by a third party bank trust department, acting as agent for the City under the terms of a custody agreement or master repurchase agreement. All security transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements, entered into by the City shall be conducted on a Delivery-Versus-Payment (DVP) basis through the City’s safekeeping agent. Securities held in custody for the City shall be independently audited on an annual basis to verify investment holdings.

13.0 DIVERSIFICATION:

The Treasurer shall maintain a diversified portfolio to minimize the risk of loss resulting from over concentration of assets in a specific maturity, issuer, or security type. With the exception of U.S. Treasury securities, Federal agencies, and LAIF, no more than 50% of the City’s total investment portfolio will be invested in with a single institution. Additionally, no more than 2%, calculated at the time of purchase, of the portfolio shall be invested in one name or with one credit counterparty.

14.0 MAXIMUM MATURITIES:

To the extent possible the portfolio will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. Matching maturities with cash flow dates will reduce the need to sell securit ies prior to maturity, thus reducing a potential realized loss. The portfolio will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five (5) years from the date of purchase pursuant to Government Code Section City Council Regular Meeting - Page 28 of 683

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9 53601. (Excluding LAIF). The weighted average maturity of the portfolio shall not exceed 3 years.

Reserve funds may be invested in securities exceeding one year if the maturity of such investments is made to coincide as nearly as practicable with the expected use of the funds. No portion of the portfolio may exceed five years.

15.0 INTERNAL CONTROL:

The Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure designed to ensure that the City’s assets are protected from loss, theft or misuse. The internal control structure shall be designed to provide reasonable assurance that those objectives are met. The concept of reasonable as surance recognizes that the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits to be derived and that the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgments by management. Internal control procedures shall address:

 Separation of duties
 Control of collusion
 Custodial safekeeping
 Avoidance of physical delivery of securities
 Written confirmation of transfers for investments and wire transfers  Written procedures for placing investment transactions  Delegation of authority to investment officials

16.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of obtaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with investment risk constraints and cash flow needs:

a. Investment Strategy: The portfolio’s basic investment strategy is to buy and hold investments until maturity. However the Treasurer may sell a security due to adverse changes in credit risk or , due to unexpected cash flow needs , or to improve the quality, yield, or targe t duration of the portfolio.
b. Market Yield (Benchmark): The City portfolio is managed with the objective of obtaining a market rate of return, commensurate with identified risk constraints and cash flow characteristics. The appropriate benchmarks will be periodically reviewed by the City Treasurer.

17.0 REPORTING:

In compliance with Government code Section 53607 and 53646, the Treasurer shall provide the City Council quarterly investment reports, which provide a clear picture of the status of the current investment portfolio.

The Quarterly Investment Report will include the following information: portfolio statistics, portfolio performance, compliance reporting requirements, and investment trading:

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10 Portfolio Statistics

 Classification of the inve stment, the percentage of the total portfolio which each type of investment represents, issuer, CUSIP, purchase date, rating of security, date of maturity, par and dollar amount invested on all securities and investments.
 Current market value and the source of the market value.  Weighted average maturity of the investment portfolio.  Maturity aging by type of investment.
 Unrealized gain or loss resulting from appreciation or depreciation in the market value of securities.

Compliance Reporting Requirements

 Cash management projection: Statement denoting the ability of the City to meet its expected obligations over the next six months.  Statement of compliance with the Policy: Reasons for and number of violations or exceptions to the investment policy during the quarter being reported on, as well as prior violations or exceptions which have not yet been corrected.

Investment Trading Activity

 All investment transactions occurring during the quarter whether or not the transaction has been fully settled.
 A description of any security purchased during the quarter with a maturity exceeding five years.
 A description of any security downgraded below the minimum acceptable ratings level (below prime for short term ratings, or below investment grade for long term ratings).

18.0 INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION:

The Treasurer shall annually render to the City Council a Statement of Investment policy as required in Section 53646(a) of the Government Code. The City’s investment policy shall be adopted by reso lution of the City Council and shall be reviewed annually; any modification made thereto must be approved by the legislative body.

19.0 GLOSSARY

Definitions of investment-related terms are listed on Exhibit A.

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GLOSSARY

ACCRETION: Adjustment of the difference between the price of a bond bought at an original discount and the par value of the bond.

AGENCIES: Federal agency securities and/or Government -sponsored enterprises (GSEs), also known as U.S. Government instrumentalities. Securities issued by Government National Mortga ge Association (GNMA) are considered true agency securities, backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. GSEs are financial intermediaries established by the federal government to fund loans to certain groups of borrowers, for example hom eowners, farmers and students and are privately owned corporations with a public purpose. The most common GSEs are Federal Farm Credit System Banks, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association, and Federal National Mortgage Association.

AMORTIZATION: Accounting procedure that gradually reduces the cost value of a limited life or intangible asset through periodic charges to income. For fixed assets, the term used is “depreciation”. It is common practice to amortize any premium over par value paid in the purchase of preferred stock or bond investments.

APPRECIATION: Increase in the value of an asset such as a stock bond, commodity or real estate.

ASKED PRICE: The price a broker/dealer offers to sell securities.

ASSET BACKED: A type of security that is secured by receivables, such as credit card and auto loans. These securities typically pay principal and interest monthly.

BANKERS' ACCEPTANCE (BA): A draft or bill or exchange accepted by a bank or trust company. The accepting institution guarantees payment of the bill, as well as the issuer.

This money market instrument is used to finance international trade.

BASIS POINT: One-hundredth of one percent (i.e., 0.01%).

BENCHMARK: A comparative base for measuring the performan ce or risk tolerance of the investment portfolio. A benchmark should represent a close correlation to the level of risk and the average duration of the portfolio’s investment.

BID PRICE: The price a broker/dealer offers to purchase securities.

BOND: A financial obligation for which the issuers promises to pay the bondholder a specified stream of future cash flows, including periodic interest payments and a principal repayment.

BOOK RATE OF RETURN: A measure of a portfolio’s performance over time. It is the internal rate of return which equates the beginning value of the portfolio with the ending value, and includes interest earnings and realized gains and losses on the portfolio.

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12 BOOK VALUE: The value at which a debt security is shown on the holder’s balance sheet. Book value is acquisition cost less amortization of premium or accretion of discount.

BROKER: A broker acts as an intermediary between a buyer and seller for a commission and does not trade for his/her own risk and account or inventory.

CALLABLE SECURITIES: A security that can be redeemed by the issuer before the scheduled maturity date.

CASH FLOW: An analysis of all changes that affect the cash account during a specified period.

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a certificate. Large-denomination CD's are typically negotiable.

COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to secure r epayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of public monies.

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATION (CMO) : A type of mortgage -backed security that creates separate pools of pass -through rates for different classes of bondholders with varying maturities, called tranches. The repayments from the pool of pass-through securities are used to retire the bonds in the order specified by the bonds' prospectus.

COMMERCIAL PAPER: Short-term, unsecured, negotiable promissory notes of corporations.

COMMERCIAL RECEIVABLES: Business debt owed to a creditor which may be used as collateral for asset backed securities. These receivables include equipment leases, building leases, and other business loans.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual financial report for the City. It includes combined statements and basic financial statements for each individual fund and account g roup prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

CONDUIT FINANCING: A financing in which a governmental agency issues debt and the proceeds of the issue are loaned to a nongovernmental borrower who then applies the proceeds for a project financing or (if permitted by federal tax laws for a qualified 501(c)(3) bond) for working capital purposes.

CONSUMER RECEIVABLES: Consumer debt owed to a creditor which may be used as collateral for asset backed securities. These rec eivables include credit card, auto, and home equity loans.

CORPORATE NOTE: Debt instrument issued by a private corporation.

COUPON: The annual rate at which a bond pays interest.

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13 CREDIT ANALYSIS: An analysis of the economic and financial conditions to determine creditworthiness or the ability to meet debt obligations.

CREDIT RATINGS: A grade given to a debt instrument that indicates its credit quality.

Private independent rating services such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch provide these evaluations of the issuer's financial strength, or its ability to pay principal and interest in a timely fashion. High graded credit ratings are as follows:

Moody's Standard & Poor’s Fitch
Long
Term
Short
Term
Long
Term
Short
Term
Long
Term
Short
Term
Aaa
P1
AAA
A1+
AAA
A1+
Aa1 AA+ AA+
Aa2 AA AA
Aa3 AA- AA-
A1 A+ A1 A+
A2 A A
A3 P2 A- A2 A- A2 Baa1 BBB+ BBB+

CREDIT RISK: The risk that an obligation will not be paid and a loss will result due to a failure of the issuer of a security.

CUSIP: Stands for Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures. A CUSIP number identifies most securities, including: stocks of all registered U.S. and Canadian companies, and U.S. government and municipal bonds. The CUSIP system —owned by the American Bankers Association and operated by Standard & Poor’s —facilitates the clearing and settlement process of securities. The number consists of nine characters (including letters and numbers) that uniquely identify a company or issuer and the type of security.

CURRENT YIELD: The annual interest on an investment divided by the current market value. Since the calculation relies on the current market value rather than the investor’s cost, current yield is unrelated to the actual return the investor will earn if the security is held to maturity.

CUSTODIAN: A bank or other financial institution that keeps custody of stock certificates and other assets.

DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his/her own risk and account or inventory.

DEBENTURES: A bond secured only by the general credit of the issuers.

DEFEASED BOND ISSUES: Issues that have sufficient money to retire outstanding debt when due, so that the agency is released from the co ntracts and covenants in the bond documents.

DELIVERY VERSUS PAYMENT (DVP): Delivery of securities with a simultaneous exchange of money for the securities.

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14 DERIVATIVE: A financial instrument that is based on, or derived from, some underlying asset, reference date, or index.

DIRECT ISSUER: Issuer markets its own paper directly to the investor without use of an intermediary.

DISCOUNT: The difference between the cost of a security and its value at maturity when quoted at lower than face value.

DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns and risk profiles.

DURATION: A measure of the timing of the cash flows, such as the interest payments and the principal repayment, to be received from a given fixed -income security. This calculation is based on three variables: term to maturity, coupon rate, and yield to maturity. Duration measures the price sensitivity of a bond to changes in interest rates.

EARNED INCOME YIELD THIS PERIOD (annu alized): The Total net Earnings this period divided by Average Daily Portfolio Balance and the number of days in the period, multiplied by 365 (or 360 depending on the profile setting), and then multiplied by 100.

FACE VALUE: The principal amount owed on a debt instrument. It is the amount on which interest is computed and represents the amount that the issuer promises to pay at maturity.

FAIR VALUE: The amount at which a security could be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. If a market price is available, the fair value is equal to the market value.

FANNIE MAE: Trade name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), a U.S. Government sponsored enterprise.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that provides insurance on bank deposits, guaranteeing deposits to a set limit per account, currently $100,000.

FEDERAL FARM CRE DIT BANK (FFCB): Government-sponsored enterprise that consolidates the financing activities of the Federal Land Banks, the Federal Intermediate Credit Banks and the Banks for Cooperatives. Its securities do not carry direct U.S. government guarantees.

FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Federal funds are traded. This rate is considered to be the most sensitive indicator of the direction of interest rates, as it is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES : Federal Agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises.

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15 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): Government sponsored enterprise (currently made up of 12 regional banks) that regulates and lends funds and provides correspondent banking services to member commercial banks, th rift institutions, credit unions and insurance companies. Although the banks operate under federal charter with government supervision, the securities are not guaranteed by the U. S. Government.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FHLMC): Government sponsored enterprise that helps maintain the availability of mortgage credit for residential housing. FHLMC finances these operations by marketing guaranteed mortgage certificates and mortgage participation certificates. Its discount notes and bonds do not carry direct U.S. government guarantees.

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): Government sponsored enterprise that is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States. FNMA is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to fixed -rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. FNMA securities do not carry direct U.S. Government guarantees.

FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE (FOMC): A committee of the Federal Reserve Board, which establishes monetary policy and executes it through temporary and permanent changes to the supply of bank reserves.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the U.S. which consists of a seven member Board of Governors, 12 regional banks and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members.

FED WIRE: A wire transmission service established by the Federal Reserve Bank to facilitate the transfer of funds throug h debits and credits of funds between participants within the Fed system.

FREDDIE MAC: Trade name for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), a U.S. government sponsored enterprise.

FITCH INDIVIUAL BANK RATINGS: Individual Ratings are assigned to banks that are legal entities. These ratings, which are internationally comparable, attempt to assess how a bank would be viewed if it were entirely independent and could not rely on external support. These ratings are designed to assess a bank's exposure to, appetite for, and management of risk, and thus represent the agency's view on the likelihood that it would run into significant financial difficulties such that it would require support. The ratings are as follows:

A. A very strong bank - Characteristics may include outstanding profitability and balance sheet integrity, franchise, management, operating environment or prospects.

B. A strong bank - There are no major concerns regarding the bank.

Characteristics may include strong profitability and balance sheet integrity, franchise, management, operating environment or prospects.

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16 C. An adequate bank, which, however, possesses one or more troublesome aspects. There may be some concerns regarding its profitability and balance sheet integrity, franchise, management, operating environment or prospects .

D. A bank that has weaknesses of internal and/or external origin. There are concerns regarding its profitability and balance sheet integrity, franch ise, management, operating environment or prospects. Banks in emerging markets are necessarily faced with a greater number of potential deficiencies of external origin.

E. A bank with very serious problems, which either requires or is likely to require external support.

F. A bank that has either defaulted or, in Fitch Ratings' opinion, would have defaulted if it had not received external support. Examples of such support include state or local government support, (deposit) insurance funds, acquisition by some other corporate entity or an injection of new funds from its shareholders or equivalent.

Note: Gradations may be used among the ratings A to E: i.e. A/B, B/C, C/D, and D/E. No gradations apply to the F rating.

GINNIE MAE: Trade name for the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), a direct obligation bearing the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB): A standard -setting body, associated with the Financial Accounting Foundation, which pr escribes standard accounting practices for governmental units.

GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACTS (GICS): An agreement acknowledging receipt of funds, for deposit, specifying terms for withdrawal, and guaranteeing a rate of interest to be paid.

INACTIVE DEPOSITS: Funds not immediately needed for disbursement.

INTEREST RATE: The annual yield earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage.

INTEREST RATE RISK: The risk of gain or loss in market values of securities due to changes in interest-rate levels. For example, rising interest rates will cause the market value of portfolio securities to decline.

INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS: A contract providing for the lending of issuer funds to a financial institution which agrees to repay the funds with intere st under predetermined specifications.

INVESTMENT GRADE (LONG TERM RATINGS): The minimum, high quality ratings for long term debt such as corporate notes. Investment Grade ratings are as follows: A3 (Moody’s), A- (S&P), and A- (Fitch).

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17 INVESTMENT PORT FOLIO: A collection of securities held by a bank, individual, institution or government agency for investment purposes.

LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash with minimum risk of principal.

LOCAL AGENCY INV ESTMENT FUND (LAIF): An investment pool sponsored by the State of California and administered/managed by the State Treasurer. Local government units, with consent of the governing body of that agency, may voluntarily deposit surplus funds for the purpose of investment. Interest earned is distributed by the State Controller to the participating governmental agencies on a quarterly basis.

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT POOL: A pooled investment vehicle sponsored by a local agency or a group of local agencies for use by other local agencies.

MARK TO MARKET: Current value of securities at today's market price.

MARKET RISK: The risk that the value of securities will fluctuate with changes in overall market conditions or interest rates. Systematic risk of a se curity that is common to all securities of the same general class (stocks, bonds, notes, money market instruments) and cannot be eliminated by diversification (which may be used to eliminate non - systematic risk).

MARKET VALUE: The price at which a securi ty is currently being sold in the market.

See FAIR VALUE.

MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: A written contract covering all future transactions between the parties to repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements that establish each party's rights in the transactions. A master agreement will often specify, among other things, the right of the buyer-lender to liquidate the underlying securities in the event of default by the seller-borrower.

MATURITY: The date that the principal or stated value of a debt instrument becomes due and payable.

MEDIUM-TERM NOTES (MTNs): Unsecured, investment-grade senior debt securities of major corporations which are sold in relatively small amounts either on a continuous or an intermittent basis. MTNs are highly flexible debt instruments that can be structured to respond to market opportunities or to investor preferences.

MODIFIED DURATION: The percent change in price for a 100 basis point change in yields. This is a measure of a portfolio’s or security’s exposure to market risk.

MONEY MARKET: The market in which short term debt instruments (Treasury Bills, Discount Notes, Commercial Paper, Banker’s Acceptances and Negotiable Certificates of Deposit) are issued and traded.

MORTGAGED BACKED SECURITIES: A type of security that is secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages. These securities typically pay principal and interest monthly.

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18 MUNICIPAL BONDS: Debt obligations issued by states and local governments and their agencies, including cities, c ounties, government retirement plans, school districts, state universities, sewer districts, municipally owned utilities and authorities running bridges, airports and other transportation facilities.

MUTUAL FUND: An entity that pools money and can invest in a variety of securities which are specifically defined in the fund’s prospectus.

NEGOTIABLE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT: A large denomination certificate of deposit which can be sold in the open market prior to maturity.

NET PORTFOLIO YIELD: Calculation in which the 365-day basis equals the annualized percentage of the sum of all Net Earnings during the period divided by the sum of all Average Daily Portfolio Balances.

NEW ISSUE: Term used when a security is originally “brought” to market.

NOTE: A written promise to pay a specified amount to a certain entity on demand or on a specified date.

OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS: Purchases and sales of government and certain other securities in the open market by the New York Federal Reserve Bank as directed by the FOMC in order to influence the volume of money and credit in the economy. Purchases inject reserves into the bank system and stimulate growth of money and credit: Sales have the opposite effect. Open market operations are the Federal Reserve's most important and most flexible monetary policy tool.

PAR VALUE: The amount of principal which must be paid at maturity. Also referred to as the face amount of a bond. See FACE VALUE.

PORTFOLIO: The collection of securities held by an individual or institution.

PREMIUM: The difference between the par value of a bond and the cost of the bond, when the cost is above par.

PRIMARY DEALER: A group of government securities dealers who submit daily reports of market activity and positions and monthly financial statements to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are subject to its informal oversight. These dealers are authorized to buy and sell government securities in direct dealing with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in its execution of market oper ations to carry out U.S. monetary policy. Such dealers must be qualified in terms of reputation, capacity, and adequacy of staff and facilities.

PRIME (SHORT TERM RATING): High quality ratings for short term debt such as commercial paper. Prime ratings are as follows: P1 (Moody’s), A1 (S&P), and F1 (Fitch).

PRINCIPAL: The face value or par value of a debt instrument, or the amount of capital invested in a given security.

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19 proceeds, the experience of the issuer’s management, and certain cert ified financial statements (also known as an “official statement”).

PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD: A standard of conduct for fiduciaries. Investments shall be made with judgment and care --under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.

PUBLIC DEPOSITS: A bank that is qualified under California law to accept a deposit of public funds.

PURCHASE DATE: The date in which a security is purchased for settlement on that or a later date. Also known as the “trade date”.

RATE OF RETURN: 1) The yield, which can be attained on a security, based on its purchase price or its current market price. 2) Income earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the cost of the investment.

REALIZED GAIN (OR LOSS): Gain or loss resulting from the sale or disposal of a security.

REGIONAL DEALE R: A financial intermediary that buys and sells securities for the benefit of its customers without maintaining substantial inventories of securities and that is not a primary dealer.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP or REPO): A transaction in which a counterparty or the holder of securities (e.g. investment dealer) sells these securities to an investor (e.g. the City) with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase them at a fixed date. The security "buyer" (e.g. the City) in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the agreement are structured to compensate the “buyer” for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, which is, increasing bank reserves.

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (REVERSE REPO): The opposite of a repurchase agreement. A reverse repo is a transaction in which the City sells securities to a counterparty (e.g. investment dealer) and agrees to repurchase the securities from the counterparty at a fixed date. The counterparty in effect lends the seller (e.g. the City) money for the period of the agreement with terms of the agreement structured to compensate the buyer.

RISK: Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset.

SAFEKEEPING: A service which banks offer to clients for a fee, where physical securities are held in the bank’s vault for protection and book-entry securities are on record with the Federal Reserve Bank or Depository Trust Company in the bank’s name for the benefit of the client. As agent for the client, the safekeeping bank settles securities transactions, collects coupon payments, and redeems securities at maturity or on call date, if called.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC): Agency created by Congress to protect investors in securities transactions by administering securities legislation.

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20 SEC RULE 15C3-1: See UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE.

SECONDARY MARKET: A market for the repurchase and resale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

SECURITIES: Investment instruments such as notes, bonds, stocks, money market instruments and other instruments of indebtedness or equity.

SETTLEMENT DATE: The date on which a trade is cleared by delivery of securities against funds.

SPREAD: The difference between two figures or percentages. It may be the difference between the bid (price at which a prospective buyer offers to pay) and asked (price at which an owner offers to sell) prices of a quote, or between the amount paid when bought and the amount received when sold.

STRUCTURED NOTE: A complex, fixed income instrument, which pays interest, based on a formula tied to other interest rates, commodities or indices. Examples include “inverse floating rate” notes which have coupons that increase when other interest rates are falling, and which fall when other interest rates are rising and “dual index floaters”, which pay interest based on the relationship between two other interest rates, for example, the yield on the ten-year Treasury note minus the Libor rate. Issuers of such notes lock in a reduced cost of borrowing by purchasing interest rate swap agreements.

STUDENT LOAN MARKET ASSOCIATION (SLMA): Government-sponsored enterprise that purchases student loans from originating financial institutions and provides financing to state student loan agencies. It provides a national secondary market for federally - sponsored student loans and credit to participants in the post secondary education lending sector.

SUBORDINATED DEBT: Debt over which senior debt has priority. In the event of a bankruptcy, subordinated debt holders receive payment only after senior debt holders are paid in full.

TIME DEPOSIT: A deposit with a California bank or savings and loan association for a specific amount and with a specific maturity date and interest rate. Deposits of up to $100,000 are insured by FDIC. Deposits over $100,000 are collateralized above the insurance with either government securities (at 110% of par value), first trust deeds (at 150% of par value), or letters of credit (at 105% of par value).

TOTAL RATE OF RETURN: A measure of a portfolio’s performance over time. It is the internal rate of return which equates the beginning value of the portfolio with the ending value, and includes interest earnings and realized and unrealized gains and losses on the portfolio. For bonds held to maturity, total return is the yield to maturity.

TRUSTEE OR TRUST COMPANY OR TRUST DEPARTMENT OF A BANK: A financial institution with trust powers which acts in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the bondholders in enforcing the terms of the bond contract.

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21 UNDERWRITER: A dealer which purchases a new issue of municipal securities for resale.

UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that member firms as well as nonmember broker/dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1; also called net capital rule and net capital ratio. Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES: Securities issued by U.S. government agencies, most of which are secured only by the credit worthiness of the particular agency.

See AGENCIES.

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS: Securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Treasuries are the benchmark for interest rates on all other securities in the U.S. The Treasury issues both discounted securities and fixed coupon notes and bonds. The income from Treasury securities is exempt from state and local, but not federal, taxes.

TREASURY BILLS: Securities issued at a discount with initial maturities of one year or less. The Treasury currently issues three -month and six-month Treasury bills at regular weekly auctions. It also issues very short-term “cash management” bills as needed to smooth out cash flows.

TREASURY NOTES: Intermediate-term coupon -bearing securities with initial maturities of one year to ten years.

TREASURY BOND: Long-term coupon-bearing securities with initial maturities of ten years or longer.

UNREALIZED GAIN (OR LOSS): Gain or loss that has not become actual. It becomes a realized gain (or loss) when the security in which there is a gain or loss is actually sold.

See REALIZED GAIN (OR LOSS).

VOLATILITY: Characteristic of a security, commodity or market to rise or fall sharply in price within a short-term period.

WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY: The average maturity of all the securities that comprise a portfolio that is typically expressed in days or years.

WEIGHTED AVERAGE YIELD AT THE END OF PERIOD: The summation of each investment’s period-end scheduled book value multiplied by its ending sub -period yield and divided by the total scheduled book value. Investments maturing on or before the end date of the report period will not affect the weighted average yield.

WHEN ISSUED (WI): Short form of “when, as, and if issued.” WI refers to a transaction made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued with the exception of new Treasury, Agency, and Corporate issuances to settle within 21 days.

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22 YIELD: The annual rate of return on an investment expressed as a percentage of the investment. See CURRENT YIELD; YIELD TO MATURITY.

YIELD CURVE: Graph showing the relationship at a given point in time between yields and maturity for bonds that are identical in every way except maturity.

YIELD TO MATURITY: Concept used to determine the rate of return if an investment is held to maturity. It takes into account purchase price, redemption value, time to maturity, coupon yield, and the time between interest payments. It is the rate of income return on an investment, minus any premium or plus any discount, with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond, expressed as a percentage.

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RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY

WHEREAS, the Treasurer is responsible for the City of Lynwood’s cash flow whereby funds are transferred from various accounts to meet operating obligations; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer is also responsible for the investment of idle cash; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has prepared guidelines for a prudent investment policy; and

WHEREAS, the policy contains certain investment criteria; and

WHEREAS, the basic premise of the policy is to ensure the safety of funds and assure that the Lynwood City Council’s cash needs are met.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Lynwood City Council does hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:

Section 1 . That the Treasurer’s Statement of Investment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved.

Section 2. This resolution shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ____ day of ________2022.

________________________________
Jorge Casanova, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

_____________________________ __________________________ Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Noel Tapia, City Attorney
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Agenda Item # 10.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Gabriela Camacho, City Treasurer
Sheila Harding, Deputy City Treasurer

SUBJECT:

TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation:

Background:

Government Code Section 53607, last amended 1996, with reference to the reporting of investment transactions states that the Treasurer
shall
make a monthly report of those transaction to the legislative body. Government Code Section 53646 (b) (1), last amended 2004, with reference to discussion related to establishment of an Investment Policy and investment reporting states that “the Treasurer may render a quarterly report”. To determine the applicable code inasmuch as reference to Government Code Section 53607 or non-compliance thereof has never been included in past audit findings. While Government Code Section 53646 (b) (1) which is the most current version related to Investment Reporting utilizes the word “may” indicating the reporting mechanism is optional, to err on the side of caution, and in order to ensure that we are in compliance with all Government Codes, a new procedure of submitting monthly reports to the Council/Agency agenda was implemented. Attached for Council/Agency review is the City’s/Agency’s Monthly Treasurer’s Report.

Subsequent reports will be provided on a monthly basis at the second meeting of each month.

Discussion and Analysis:

The investment transactions were executed in accordance with the City's Investment Policy and the California State Government Code Section 53646(b)(3) that requires the general fund is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months.

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Fiscal Impact:

The action recommended in this report will not have a fiscal impact on the City.

Coordinated With:

FHN Financial Main Street Advisors currently monitors the City’s investment activities.

ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Summary Report - December 2021
FHN Report - December 2021
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1 ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY – DECEMBER 2021
Attached is the City’s Monthly Investment Report for December 2021. These report summaries the City’s Investment portfolio, a monthly review of the investment market and detailed information on monthly transactions, cash flows and investment by issuers. FHN Financial Main Street Advisors manage the portion of the investments, not invested in LAIF (Local Agency Investment Fund).

As of December 31, 2021, the City held $55,567,523.55 bank balances and $9,532,263.99 in the City’s LAIF account.

The City’s investments comply with its current investment policy, which emphasizes the safety, liquidity, and return of its investment, allowing the City to meet its expenditures for the next six months.

Portfolio Summary
Investments Par Value Market Value Book Value % Portfolio Certificates of Deposit 3,968,000.00 4,023,844.89 3,966,616.90 15.17 Commercial Paper 700,000.00 699,093.33 699,140.97 2.67
Corporate Bonds 2,000,000.00 2,073,152.50 2,024,595.71 7.74 LAIF 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 36.46
Money Market Funds 191,208.65 191,208.65 191,208.65 0.73 U.S. Agencies 3,200,000.00 3,220,669.00 3,226,580.53 12.34 U.S. Treasuries 6,500,000.00 6,415,220.00 6,503,669.06 24.88 TOTAL 26,091,472.64 26,155,452.36 26,144,075.81 100.00

Total Earnings December 31 Month Ending Fiscal Year To Date Current Year 17,907.44 118,667.68
Average Daily Balance 26,137,454.74 26,840,896.77
Book Rate of Return 0.81% 0.88%

PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONSS
The Investment activity for December 2021 – Purchase(s): 3; Redemption(s): 1 Purchaser/Issuer Rating Par Value Term Stated Rate Structure Royal Bank of Canada, NY A-1 350,000 7 Mo call 0.40% Comm. Paper ING US Funding LLC A-1 350,000 4 Mo call 0.40% Comm. Paper FHLB AA+ 500,000 5 Yrs. 1.370% Agency

Redemption/Issuer
Maturity
Ending
Par Value
Beginning
Book Value
Purchase
Date
Interest
Received
Current
Rate
Maturity
Date

Structure
FHLB 0.00 499,962.35 12/28/2016 4,687.50 1.875% 12/10/2021 Agency

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2 ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND MONETARY POLICY – DECEMBER 2021 Are we sticking with our November forecast? No. Fed communication is the best tool for forecasting Fed policy. Our November forecast reflected the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) forecast along with communication from the November 3 meeting. The FOMC rejected that forecast and Powell rejected that communication, so we must reject it, too. With the Fed now indicating three hikes, we will likely have three in our forecast, too. The only reason we might deviate is if we decide the Fed’s inflation forecast is way off or something convinces us labor market participation will shoot higher in the next year, neither of which looks likely today.

Has the Fed indicated when it will raise rates next year? No. Powell did say they would not hike while buying assets, which precludes the first quarter unless the taper pace changes again. Otherwise, the taper ends in March. The Fed could communicate its rate hike plans in March but will likely focus o n balance sheet disposition.

The Fed’s pivot to a more hawkish fed funds forecast demonstrates how far inflation has veered from its long-run 2% target as well as the Fed’s appreciation for the tightness of the labor market. The recovery in labor force participation is just too slow relative to employers’ hiring needs. An upward shift and tighter dispersion in the December dot plot show a wide acceptance within the FOMC for the tougher stance against inflation revealed by Chair Powell in his November 30 testimony. FOMC participants expected GDP to end 2022 roughly where it was expected earlier this year, though the growth rates between this year and next have shifted.

The biggest miss in the Fed’s 2021 forecast was inflation. Median projections for core PCE steadily climbed from 2.2% at the March meeting to 4.4% in December. The threshold to pivot towards tighter policy, according to Powell, came from the Q3 Employment Cost Index, October payrolls, and October CPI: “It was really the CPI reading in concert with those two.”
While the Fed has gotten a lot of grief for its poor inflation forecast, the White House, CBO, and Blue Chip consensus forecasts were no better. Very few people saw this year’s inflation coming and, until recently, very few thought it would linger. Note the 2022 and 2023 revisions. While small compared to the changes in the 2021 forecast, the Fed now expects inflation will remain above 2% for years.

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3 The economy has had months of strong payroll growth and high inflation this year, so why did the FOMC only now elevate fighting inflation above promoting employment in its policy projections? Powell explained the new guidance is consistent with the “balanced approach provision” in the Fed’s framework:

“In situations in which the pursuit of m aximum employment goal and the price stability goal are not complementary, we have to take account of the distance from the goal and the speed at which we’re approaching it. It is in our framework. It’s been in our framework a long time It is a provision t hat would enable us to, in this case because of high inflation, move before achieving maximum employment.” In Powell’s words, the distance of inflation from the ideal rate is so great that patience for a further labor market recovery is no longer viable. December’s 2022 Core PCE projections showed an uptick from 2.3% in September to 2.7%, suggesting bottlenecks would persist into next year but fade by the end of 2023.

The projections for the year-end 2022 unemployment rate fell from 3.8% to 3.5%, but the most significant change in the way the Fed thinks about employment came in Powell’s assertion he no longer expects labor force participation — currently two and a half million short of its February 2020 level — to fully recover anytime soon. He admitted, “We’re not going back to the same economy we had in February of 2020. And I think early on, the sense was that that’s where we were headed.”

This is a stark contrast to the last two years, when Powell leaned on 2018-2019 labor market data to argue Fed patience would allow people to “keep showing up” and participation rates would increase. The Fed can only wait so long. Pandemic risk and a daycare shortage may keep people out of work for years, but the world keeps turning and the Fed still needs to make policy:
“It feels likely now that the return to higher participation is going to take longer. In fact, that has been the pattern in past cycles. Labor force participation has tended to recover in the wake of a strong recovery in unemployment . We do not ha ve a strong labor force participation recovery , yet. And we may not have it for some time. At the same time, we have to make policy now, and inflation is well above target.”

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4 Finally, Powell also noted the economy could be at full employment now, but if growth slows and inflation subsides, the Fed could at some future date adopt an easier policy stance to encourage a further tightening of labor market conditions. In other words, labor market conditions constituting full employment in 2022 may not constitute full employment in the future.

Bottom line: Fed sees high inflation and tight labor market in 2022

The Fed’s new forecast shows a tighter consensus for faster rate hikes in response to persistent high inflation paired with a tighter labor market. The FOMC has accepted labor market participation will not recover quickly enough to ignore high inflation much longer.

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Portfolio Summary
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021

SECTOR ALLOCATION MATURITY DISTRIBUTION CREDIT QUALITY (MOODY'S)

ACCOUNT SUMMARY MONTH-END PORTFOLIO BOOK YIELD TOP ISSUERS 12/31/21 11/30/21 Issuer % Portfolio
Market Value $26,155,452 $26,188,783 LAIF 36.5%
Book Value $26,144,076 $26,131,623 U.S. Treasury 24.9%
Variance $11,377 $57,160 FHLB 3.9%
FNMA 3.8%
Par Value $26,091,473 $26,076,454 FFCB 2.7%
JPMorgan 1.9%
Net Asset Value $100.04 $100.22 FHLMC 1.9%
ING US Funding 1.3%
Book Yield 0.91% 0.91% Royal Bank of Canada 1.3%
Exxon Mobil 1.0%
Market Yield 0.56% 0.48% Toyota 1.0%
US Bancorp 1.0%
Years to Maturity 1.66 1.60 MetLife 1.0%
Jackson National Life 1.0%
Effective Duration 1.54 1.56 New York Life 1.0%
Jan-21
Feb-21
Mar-21
Apr-21
May-21
Jun-21
Jul-21
Aug-21
Sep-21
Oct-21
Nov-21
Dec-21

0.00%

0.20%

0.40%

0.60%

0.80%

1.00%

1.20%

0.7%

2.7%

7.7%

12.3%

15.2%

24.9%

36.5%
MMF
CP
CORP
AGY
CD
TSY
LAIF
100%75%50%25%0%

47.5%

12.4% 13.3% 14.4% 12.4%
0-1Y 1-2Y 2-3Y 3-4Y 4-5Y+
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%

51.6%

2.9%

1.9%

1.0%

38.9%

2.7%
NR
A3
A2
A1
Aa3
Aa2
Aa1
Aaa
P-1
100%75%50%25%0%
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Investment Policy Compliance
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Category Book Value % of Portfolio % Allowed by Policy In ComplianceReserved row US Treasuries 6,503,669.06 24.88% 100% Yes
US Federal Agencies 3,226,580.53 12.34% 100% Yes
Supranational Obligations 0.00 0.00% 30% Yes
LAIF 9,532,263.99 36.46% 100% Yes
Commercial Paper 699,140.97 2.67% 25% Yes
Money Market Funds 191,208.65 0.73% 20% Yes
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 3,966,616.90 15.17% 30% Yes Corporate Obligations 2,024,595.71 7.74% 30% Yes
State and Local Governments 0.00 0.00% 100% Yes
Total 26,144,075.81 100.00%
Other Metrics Portfolio Metric In Compliance
Weighted Average Maturity 1.66 Less than 3.0 Years Yes
Liquidity 47.48% 30% Under 365 Days Yes
Ratings Yes
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Historical Book Values Per Fiscal Year
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Fiscal Year 2018 $28.2 $22.2 $19.1 $19.2 $19.0 $17.7 $19.6 $22.8 $20.9 $19.8 $23.5 $22.9 FY18 Fiscal Year 2019 $23.0 $23.0 $22.0 $20.2 $19.6 $19.6 $20.8 $23.7 $23.3 $22.8 $24.0 $32.0 FY19 Fiscal Year 2020 $32.1 $31.3 $30.1 $29.5 $28.9 $27.6 $26.9 $27.0 $22.9 $19.1 $21.7 $26.2 FY20 Fiscal Year 2021 $26.2 $26.2 $26.3 $26.3 $26.3 $26.3 $26.4 $26.9 $29.4 $29.5 $29.5 $29.5 FY21 Fiscal Year 2022 $27.8 $28.9 $26.1 $26.1 $26.1 $26.1 FY22 Figures in Millions, Average Daily Balance
Chart Title
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
Millions
Fiscal Year 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2020 Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year 2022 5 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 52 of 683
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Historical Sector Allocation
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Sector Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 LAIF 56.8% 61.2% 61.1% 61.1% 61.1% 61.0% 44.1% 36.5% 36.5% 36.5% 36.5% 36.5% TSY 1.9% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 5.0% 18.7% 21.2% 21.2% 23.0% 24.9% 24.9% CD 14.1% 11.8% 11.8% 12.6% 12.6% 11.8% 12.6% 15.2% 15.2% 15.2% 15.2% 15.2% AGY 14.1% 12.7% 12.7% 12.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12.6% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 12.3% 12.3% CORP 11.5% 10.3% 10.3% 9.4% 9.4% 8.6% 7.7% 7.8% 7.8% 7.8% 7.8% 7.7% CP 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% MMF 1.6% 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% 0.9% 1.0% 4.3% 5.0% 5.0% 3.2% 3.4% 0.7% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
LAIF
TSY
CD
AGY
CORP
CP
MMF
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Issuer Allocation
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021

0.7%

0.9%

1.0%

1.3%

1.9%

2.7%

3.8%

3.9%

24.9%

36.5%
Goldman Sachs Govt MMF
Citigroup
EnerBank
Wells Fargo
Goldman Sachs Bank
Comenity Capital Bank
Merrick Bank
Morgan Stanley Bank
Capital One Bank USA
Sallie Mae Bank
UBS Bank USA
Toyota Financial Savings Bank
State Bank of India
Flagstar Bank
First Missouri State Bank
EagleBank
BMW Bank
New York Life
Jackson National Life
MetLife
US Bancorp
Toyota
Exxon Mobil
Royal Bank of Canada
ING US Funding
FHLMC
JPMorgan
FFCB
FNMA
FHLB
U.S. Treasury
LAIF
40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%
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Historical Earnings & Book Return Performance
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Fiscal YTD ($K) Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun FY 2020 $65.050 $31.666 $187.208 $249.056 $303.058 $354.899 $410.103 $456.891 $498.400 $552.596 $586.799 $623.500 FY 2021 $35.200 $66.215 $94.922 $120.389 $147.318 $173.870 $199.724 $223.094 $247.869 $271.162 $294.542 $316.873 FY 2022 $18.153 $37.347 $56.010 $82.204 $100.760 $118.668 Fiscal YTD Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Book Return 0.77% 0.78% 0.81% 0.90% 0.89% 0.88%
Fiscal Year-To-Date Earnings
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
Thousands
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
Fiscal Year-To-Date Book Return
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

0.00%

0.25%

0.50%

0.75%

1.00%

1.25%

1.50%
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Historical Yield At Cost vs Benchmark
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Month-End Yield At Cost vs Benchmark
Jun-17
Aug-17
Oct-17
Dec-17
Feb-18
Apr-18
Jun-18
Aug-18
Oct-18
Dec-18
Feb-19
Apr-19
Jun-19
Aug-19
Oct-19
Dec-19
Feb-20
Apr-20
Jun-20
Aug-20
Oct-20
Dec-20
Feb-21
Apr-21
Jun-21
Aug-21
Oct-21
Dec-21

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

2.5%

3.0% Portfolio
Benchmark
Trailing 12 Months: Month End Yield At Cost vs Benchmark Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21

0.0%

0.2%

0.4%

0.6%

0.8%

1.0%

1.2%

1.4% Portfolio
Benchmark
Benchmark: Custom Benchmark (see disclosure)
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Total Return Performance
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
*Index: ICE BofA 0-3Yr Treasury Index
**Inception: June 2017
1 Month 3 Month FYTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Inception
Portfolio -0.106% -0.374% -0.417% -0.403% 1.806% N/A 1.734% Benchmark -0.184% -0.383% -0.335% -0.368% 1.778% N/A 1.588% Variance 0.078% 0.009% -0.082% -0.035% 0.028% N/A 0.146% 1 Month 3 Month FYTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Inception**
-1%
-1%
0%
1%
1%
2%
2%
Portfolio
Benchmark
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Investment Activity
City of Lynwood 12/31/2021
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Positions 37 38 37 38 37 38 40 40 40 41 41 43
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Purchases 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 1 0 1 1 3
Redemptions 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1
Total 0 2 0 2 0 3 6 2 0 1 2 4
Number of Positions at Month End
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 Positions
Purchases and Redemptions* (Excluding MMF/LGIP)
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 0 2
4 6
8 10
Number of Transactions
Purchases
Redemptions
*Redemptions include maturities, calls, and sells
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Portfolio Summary
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Investments Par Value Book Value
% of
Portfolio YTMMaturity
Days to
Market Value
Book
Certificates of Deposit 3,968,000.00 3,966,616.90 15.17 2.28 746 4,023,844.89 Commercial Paper 700,000.00 699,140.97 2.67 0.29 149 699,093.33 Corporate Bonds 2,000,000.00 2,024,595.71 7.74 2.52 705 2,073,152.50 LAIF 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 36.46 0.20 1 9,532,263.99 Money Market Funds 191,208.65 191,208.65 0.73 0.03 1 191,208.65 U.S. Agencies 3,200,000.00 3,226,580.53 12.34 1.17 1,137 3,220,669.00 U.S. Treasuries 6,500,000.00 6,503,669.06 24.88 0.56 1,178 6,415,220.00 26,144,075.81 100.00 605 26,155,452.36 0.91 26,091,472.64 Investments
December 31 Month Ending Fiscal Year To DateTotal Earnings Current Year 17,907.44 118,667.68
Average Daily Balance 26,137,454.74 26,840,896.77
Book Rate of Return 0.81% 0.88%
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Holdings Report
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Call Date
Maturity Date
Par Value
Settle Date
Book Value
Original Value
Mkt YTM
Mkt Price
Gain/Loss
% of Port
Fitch
Moody/S&P
Eff. Dur.

WAM
Accrued Int.

Market Value
CUSIP Coupon Rate
Issuer
Book Yield
Remaining
Certificates of Deposit
27002YEM4 248,000.00EagleBank 05/10/2019 248,000.00 100.84 250,076.38 0.95% NR/NR 0.3605/10/2022 2,076.38 NR 0.39 388.65 2.60% 248,000.00 0.27%2.600% 33847E2J5 248,000.00Flagstar Bank 06/12/2019 248,000.00 101.00 250,481.70 0.95% NR/NR 0.4506/13/2022 2,481.70 NR 0.48 339.73 2.50% 248,000.00 0.28%2.500% 1404203Z1 248,000.00Capital One Bank USA 08/03/2017 247,417.20 101.17 250,894.08 0.95% NR/NR 0.5908/02/2022 2,962.42 NR 0.61 2,375.36 2.35% 247,931.66 0.31%2.300% 795450D36 248,000.00Sallie Mae Bank 08/24/2017 247,417.20 101.31 251,258.42 0.95% NR/NR 0.6408/23/2022 3,333.46 NR 0.67 2,091.69 2.40% 247,924.95 0.31%2.350% 61747MF63 248,000.00Morgan Stanley Bank 01/12/2018 247,417.20 102.15 253,329.53 0.95% NR/NR 1.0301/11/2023 5,449.60 NR 1.03 3,132.95 2.70% 247,879.93 0.55%2.650% 59013J5Z8 248,000.00Merrick Bank 12/19/2018 247,516.40 103.16 255,832.56 0.95% NR/NR 1.1402/21/2023 7,964.80 NR 1.13 318.66 3.41% 247,867.76 0.57%3.350% 20033AZK5 248,000.00Comenity Capital Bank 06/29/2018 247,427.12 103.87 257,585.23 0.95% NR/NR 1.4906/29/2023 9,756.21 NR 1.46 67.27 3.40% 247,829.01 0.70%3.300%
38148PR33 248,000.00Goldman Sachs Bank 07/09/2018 247,432.08 103.86 257,580.23 0.95% NR/NR 1.5107/06/2023 9,752.19 NR 1.48 4,013.52 3.35% 247,828.04 0.73%3.300% 949763TF3 248,000.00Wells Fargo Bank NA 08/31/2018 247,429.60 104.20 258,418.40 0.95% NR/NR 1.6608/30/2023 10,608.12 NR 1.63 44.84 3.35% 247,810.28 0.76%3.300% 29278TLY4 248,000.00EnerBank 09/30/2019 247,523.84 102.06 253,118.52 0.95% NR/NR 1.7409/27/2023 5,325.90 NR 1.73 67.95 2.05% 247,792.62 0.80%2.000%
17312Q3B3 248,000.00Citibank 02/28/2019 247,427.12 104.41 258,934.99 0.95% NR/NR 2.1602/27/2024 11,182.35 NR 2.09 2,588.71 3.05% 247,752.64 0.93%3.000% 32100LCB9 248,000.00First Missouri State Bank 09/13/2019 248,000.00 102.04 253,061.26 0.95% NR/NR 2.7009/13/2024 5,061.26 NR 2.65 1,382.68 1.85% 248,000.00 1.08%1.850% 05580AXF6 248,000.00BMW Bank 09/25/2020 248,000.00 97.23 241,127.52 0.95% NR/NR 3.7409/25/2025 -6,872.48 NR 3.73 332.93 0.50% 248,000.00 1.26%0.500% 856283S98 248,000.00State Bank of India 04/27/2021 248,000.00 98.67 244,712.46 0.95% NR/NR 4.3204/27/2026 -3,287.54 NR 4.25 448.44 1.00% 248,000.00 1.32%1.000% 89235MLC3 248,000.00Toyota Financial Savings Bank 07/15/2021 248,000.00 98.30 243,794.48 0.95% NR/NR 4.5407/15/2026 -4,205.52 NR 4.45 1,097.32 0.95% 248,000.00 1.34%0.950% 90348JR93 248,000.00UBS Bank USA 08/11/2021 248,000.00 98.24 243,639.15 0.95% NR/NR 4.6108/11/2026 -4,360.85 NR 4.52 135.55 0.95% 248,000.00 1.34%0.950% 3,963,007.76 4,023,844.89 15.17% 2.04
3,966,616.90 2.28% 3,968,000.00 0.78% 18,826.25 57,228.00 2.02Total Certificates of Deposit Commercial Paper
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City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Call Date
Maturity Date
Par Value
Settle Date
Book Value
Original Value
Mkt YTM
Mkt Price
Gain/Loss
% of Port
Fitch
Moody/S&P
Eff. Dur.

WAM
Accrued Int.

Market Value
CUSIP Coupon Rate
Issuer
Book Yield
Remaining
Commercial Paper
4497W1DM5 350,000.00ING US Funding LLC 12/21/2021 349,717.67 99.95 349,807.91 1.34% P-1/A-1 0.3004/21/2022

66.92 NR 0.00 0.00 0.24% 349,740.99 0.19%0.000%
78015DG61 350,000.00Royal Bank of Canada, NY 12/20/2021 349,364.75 99.80 349,285.42 1.34% P-1/A-1+ 0.5107/06/2022 -114.57 F1+ 0.00 0.00 0.33% 349,399.98 0.40%0.000%
699,082.42 699,093.33 2.67% 0.41
699,140.97 0.29% 700,000.00 0.30% 0.00 -47.65 0.00Total Commercial Paper Corporate Bonds
59217GCD9 250,000.00MetLife 11/02/2017 252,002.50 100.63 251,570.00 0.96% Aa3/AA- 0.2704/08/2022 1,448.29 AA- 0.30 1,527.43 2.46% 250,121.71 0.32%2.650% 46849LSW2 250,000.00Jackson National Life 07/12/2017 247,795.00 101.02 252,547.50 0.96% A2/A 0.4906/27/2022 2,764.91 A 0.51 69.44 2.69% 249,782.59 0.41%2.500%
90331HNV1 250,000.00US Bank 03/01/2019 253,307.50 103.99 259,965.00 0.96% A1/AA- 1.5607/24/2023 8,788.67 AA- 1.31 3,706.94 3.08% 251,176.33 0.83%3.400% 06/23/2023 89236TFS9 250,000.00Toyota Motor Credit 02/28/2019 253,545.00 104.73 261,815.00 0.96% A1/A+ 2.0201/08/2024 10,340.28 A+ 1.96 4,024.65 3.03% 251,474.72 0.98%3.350% 46625HJX9 500,000.00JPMorgan Chase & Co 05/13/2019 515,115.00 105.83 529,160.00 1.94% A2/A- 2.3705/13/2024 22,005.57 AA- 2.30 2,416.67 2.97% 507,154.43 1.12%3.625% 64952WDL4 250,000.00New York Life 01/22/2020 249,102.50 102.11 255,262.50 0.95% Aaa/AA+ 3.0601/22/2025 5,811.47 AAA 2.98 2,208.33 2.08% 249,451.03 1.30%2.000% 30231GBH4 250,000.00Exxon Mobil 06/22/2020 272,752.50 105.13 262,832.50 1.02% Aa2/AA- 3.2203/19/2025 -2,602.41 NR 3.04 2,119.33 0.99% 265,434.91 1.36%2.992% 02/19/2025 2,043,620.00 2,073,152.50 7.74% 1.93
2,024,595.71 2.52% 2,000,000.00 0.93% 16,072.79 48,556.78 1.85Total Corporate Bonds LAIF
9819499 9,532,263.99LAIF 10/15/2021 9,532,263.99 1.00 9,532,263.99 36.46% NR/NR 0.0001/01/2022

0.00 NR 0.00 0.00 0.20% 9,532,263.99 0.20%0.203%
9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 36.46% 0.00
9,532,263.99 0.20% 9,532,263.99 0.20% 0.00 0.00 0.00Total LAIF Money Market Funds
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Holdings Report
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Call Date
Maturity Date
Par Value
Settle Date
Book Value
Original Value
Mkt YTM
Mkt Price
Gain/Loss
% of Port
Fitch
Moody/S&P
Eff. Dur.

WAM
Accrued Int.

Market Value
CUSIP Coupon Rate
Issuer
Book Yield
Remaining
Money Market Funds
FGTXX 191,208.65Goldman Sachs Govt MMF 191,208.65 1.00 191,208.65 0.73% Aaa/AAA 0.0001/01/2022

0.00 NR 0.00 21.00 0.03% 191,208.65 0.03%0.026%
191,208.65 191,208.65 0.73% 0.00
191,208.65 0.03% 191,208.65 0.03% 21.00 0.00 0.00Total Money Market Funds U.S. Agencies
3135G0T78 500,000.00FNMA 11/30/2017 497,400.00 101.27 506,355.00 1.91% Aaa/AA+ 0.7610/05/2022 6,764.74 AAA 0.79 2,388.89 2.11% 499,590.26 0.33%2.000% 3133EKTV8 500,000.00FFCB 07/02/2019 499,900.00 103.04 515,175.00 1.91% Aaa/AA+ 2.5007/01/2024 15,225.03 AAA 2.46 4,750.00 1.90% 499,949.97 0.67%1.900% 3133EK3B0 200,000.00FFCB 10/17/2019 198,370.00 102.02 204,034.00 0.76% Aaa/AA+ 2.7910/16/2024 4,944.59 AAA 2.77 625.00 1.67% 199,089.41 0.77%1.500% 3130A4CH3 500,000.00FHLB 10/07/2020 541,330.00 104.21 521,045.00 2.03% Aaa/AA+ 3.2003/14/2025 -8,794.38 AAA 3.11 3,529.51 0.49% 529,839.38 1.04%2.375% 3136G4H71 500,000.00FNMA 08/18/2020 500,000.00 97.66 488,295.00 1.91% Aaa/AA+ 3.6208/12/2025 -11,705.00 AAA 3.59 923.61 0.50% 500,000.00 1.16%0.500% 02/18/2022 3137EAEX3 500,000.00FHLMC 10/20/2020 497,505.00 97.32 486,575.00 1.91% Aaa/AA+ 3.7309/23/2025 -11,536.51 AAA 3.73 510.42 0.48% 498,111.51 1.11%0.375% 3130AQEC3 500,000.00FHLB 12/30/2021 500,000.00 99.84 499,190.00 1.91% Aaa/AA+ 5.0012/30/2026 -810.00 AAA 0.00 19.03 1.37% 500,000.00 1.40%1.370% 06/30/2022 3,234,505.00 3,220,669.00 12.34% 3.12
3,226,580.53 1.17% 3,200,000.00 0.94% 12,746.46 -5,911.53 2.32Total U.S. Agencies U.S. Treasuries
912828ZD5 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 12/16/2020 504,140.63 100.04 500,195.00 1.92% Aaa/AA+ 1.2003/15/2023 -2,024.46 AAA 1.23 745.86 0.13% 502,219.46 0.47%0.500% 91282CAW1 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 999,960.94 99.19 991,880.00 3.82% Aaa/AA+ 1.8711/15/2023 -8,088.42 AAA 1.90 324.59 0.25% 999,968.42 0.69%0.250% 91282CBV2 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 11/22/2021 496,308.59 99.02 495,080.00 1.90% Aaa/AA+ 2.2904/15/2024 -1,393.12 AAA 2.31 401.79 0.69% 496,473.12 0.81%0.375% 912828YV6 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 1,035,742.19 101.60 1,015,980.00 3.94% Aaa/AA+ 2.9211/30/2024 -15,043.17 AAA 2.89 1,318.68 0.43% 1,031,023.17 0.94%1.500% 912828ZT0 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 06/29/2021 491,542.97 97.31 486,525.00 1.88% Aaa/AA+ 3.4205/31/2025 -6,110.53 AAA 3.43 109.89 0.69% 492,635.53 1.06%0.250% Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:37 AM
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Holdings Report
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Call Date
Maturity Date
Par Value
Settle Date
Book Value
Original Value
Mkt YTM
Mkt Price
Gain/Loss
% of Port
Fitch
Moody/S&P
Eff. Dur.

WAM
Accrued Int.

Market Value
CUSIP Coupon Rate
Issuer
Book Yield
Remaining
U.S. Treasuries
91282CAZ4 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 989,492.19 97.02 970,230.00 3.79% Aaa/AA+ 3.9211/30/2025 -20,331.45 AAA 3.92 329.67 0.62% 990,561.45 1.15%0.375% 91282CBH3 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 02/25/2021 494,433.59 96.79 483,945.00 1.89% Aaa/AA+ 4.0901/31/2026 -11,443.63 AAA 4.08 784.65 0.60% 495,388.63 1.18%0.375% 91282CCF6 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 1,002,382.81 98.00 980,000.00 3.83% Aaa/AA+ 4.4205/31/2026 -22,165.21 AAA 4.38 659.34 0.70% 1,002,165.21 1.22%0.750% 91282CCZ2 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 10/19/2021 492,949.22 98.28 491,385.00 1.89% Aaa/AA+ 4.7509/30/2026 -1,849.06 AAA 4.68 1,117.79 1.17% 493,234.06 1.25%0.875% 6,506,953.13 6,415,220.00 24.88% 3.23
6,503,669.06 0.56% 6,500,000.00 0.98% 5,792.26 -88,449.05 3.22Total U.S. Treasuries 26,170,640.95 26,155,452.36 100.00% 1.66
53,458.76 11,376.55 1.54 0.63% 26,144,075.81 0.91% 26,091,472.64TOTAL PORTFOLIO TOTAL MARKET VALUE PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST 26,208,911.12 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:37 AM
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Maturity Report
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
CUSIP Date
Purchase
Value
Book
Rate
Coupon
Date
Maturity
Par
Remaining
Term Value
Market
YTMIssuer
Days to
Maturity
Book
FGTXX 0.026% 1Goldman Sachs Govt MMF 191,208.65 01/01/2022 1 0.03% 191,208.65 191,208.65 9819499 0.203% 1LAIF 05/18/2020 9,532,263.99 01/01/2022 1 0.20% 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 59217GCD9 2.650% 1,520MetLife 11/02/2017 250,121.71 04/08/2022 98 2.46% 250,000.00 251,570.00 4497W1DM5 0.000% 10ING US Funding LLC 12/21/2021 349,740.99 04/21/2022 111 0.24% 350,000.00 349,807.91 27002YEM4 2.600% 966EagleBank 05/10/2019 248,000.00 05/10/2022 130 2.60% 248,000.00 250,076.38 33847E2J5 2.500% 933Flagstar Bank 06/12/2019 248,000.00 06/13/2022 164 2.50% 248,000.00 250,481.70 46849LSW2 2.500% 1,633Jackson National Life 07/12/2017 249,782.59 06/27/2022 178 2.69% 250,000.00 252,547.50 78015DG61 0.000% 11Royal Bank of Canada, NY 12/20/2021 349,399.98 07/06/2022 187 0.33% 350,000.00 349,285.42 1404203Z1 2.300% 1,611Capital One Bank USA 08/03/2017 247,931.66 08/02/2022 214 2.35% 248,000.00 250,894.08 795450D36 2.350% 1,590Sallie Mae Bank 08/24/2017 247,924.95 08/23/2022 235 2.40% 248,000.00 251,258.42 3135G0T78 2.000% 1,492FNMA 11/30/2017 499,590.26 10/05/2022 278 2.11% 500,000.00 506,355.00 61747MF63 2.650% 1,449Morgan Stanley Bank 01/12/2018 247,879.93 01/11/2023 376 2.70% 248,000.00 253,329.53 59013J5Z8 3.350% 1,108Merrick Bank 12/19/2018 247,867.76 02/21/2023 417 3.41% 248,000.00 255,832.56 912828ZD5 0.500% 380U.S. Treasury 12/16/2020 502,219.46 03/15/2023 439 0.13% 500,000.00 500,195.00 20033AZK5 3.300% 1,281Comenity Capital Bank 06/29/2018 247,829.01 06/29/2023 545 3.40% 248,000.00 257,585.23 38148PR33 3.300% 1,271Goldman Sachs Bank 07/09/2018 247,828.04 07/06/2023 552 3.35% 248,000.00 257,580.23 90331HNV1 3.400% 1,036US Bank 03/01/2019 251,176.33 07/24/2023 570 3.08% 250,000.00 259,965.00 949763TF3 3.300% 1,218Wells Fargo Bank NA 08/31/2018 247,810.28 08/30/2023 607 3.35% 248,000.00 258,418.40 29278TLY4 2.000% 823EnerBank 09/30/2019 247,792.62 09/27/2023 635 2.05% 248,000.00 253,118.52 91282CAW1 0.250% 162U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 999,968.42 11/15/2023 684 0.25% 1,000,000.00 991,880.00 89236TFS9 3.350% 1,037Toyota Motor Credit 02/28/2019 251,474.72 01/08/2024 738 3.03% 250,000.00 261,815.00 17312Q3B3 3.000% 1,037Citibank 02/28/2019 247,752.64 02/27/2024 788 3.05% 248,000.00 258,934.99 91282CBV2 0.375% 39U.S. Treasury 11/22/2021 496,473.12 04/15/2024 836 0.69% 500,000.00 495,080.00 46625HJX9 3.625% 963JPMorgan Chase & Co 05/13/2019 507,154.43 05/13/2024 864 2.97% 500,000.00 529,160.00 3133EKTV8 1.900% 913FFCB 07/02/2019 499,949.97 07/01/2024 913 1.90% 500,000.00 515,175.00 32100LCB9 1.850% 840First Missouri State Bank 09/13/2019 248,000.00 09/13/2024 987 1.85% 248,000.00 253,061.26 3133EK3B0 1.500% 806FFCB 10/17/2019 199,089.41 10/16/2024 1,020 1.67% 200,000.00 204,034.00 912828YV6 1.500% 162U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 1,031,023.17 11/30/2024 1,065 0.43% 1,000,000.00 1,015,980.00 64952WDL4 2.000% 709New York Life 01/22/2020 249,451.03 01/22/2025 1,118 2.08% 250,000.00 255,262.50 3130A4CH3 2.375% 450FHLB 10/07/2020 529,839.38 03/14/2025 1,169 0.49% 500,000.00 521,045.00 30231GBH4 2.992% 557Exxon Mobil 06/22/2020 265,434.91 03/19/2025 1,174 0.99% 250,000.00 262,832.50 912828ZT0 0.250% 185U.S. Treasury 06/29/2021 492,635.53 05/31/2025 1,247 0.69% 500,000.00 486,525.00 3136G4H71 0.500% 500FNMA 08/18/2020 500,000.00 08/12/2025 1,320 0.50% 500,000.00 488,295.00 3137EAEX3 0.375% 437FHLMC 10/20/2020 498,111.51 09/23/2025 1,362 0.48% 500,000.00 486,575.00 05580AXF6 0.500% 462BMW Bank 09/25/2020 248,000.00 09/25/2025 1,364 0.50% 248,000.00 241,127.52 91282CAZ4 0.375% 162U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 990,561.45 11/30/2025 1,430 0.62% 1,000,000.00 970,230.00 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:37 AM
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Maturity Report
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
CUSIP Date
Purchase
Value
Book
Rate
Coupon
Date
Maturity
Par
Remaining
Term Value
Market
YTMIssuer
Days to
Maturity
Book
91282CBH3 0.375% 309U.S. Treasury 02/25/2021 495,388.63 01/31/2026 1,492 0.60% 500,000.00 483,945.00 856283S98 1.000% 248State Bank of India 04/27/2021 248,000.00 04/27/2026 1,578 1.00% 248,000.00 244,712.46 91282CCF6 0.750% 162U.S. Treasury 07/22/2021 1,002,165.21 05/31/2026 1,612 0.70% 1,000,000.00 980,000.00 89235MLC3 0.950% 169Toyota Financial Savings Bank 07/15/2021 248,000.00 07/15/2026 1,657 0.95% 248,000.00 243,794.48 90348JR93 0.950% 142UBS Bank USA 08/11/2021 248,000.00 08/11/2026 1,684 0.95% 248,000.00 243,639.15 91282CCZ2 0.875% 73U.S. Treasury 10/19/2021 493,234.06 09/30/2026 1,734 1.17% 500,000.00 491,385.00 3130AQEC3 1.370% 1FHLB 12/30/2021 500,000.00 12/30/2026 1,825 1.37% 500,000.00 499,190.00 Net Maturities and Averages 26,144,075.81 605 0.91% 26,155,452.36 26,091,472.64 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:37 AM
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Summary by Issuer
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Issuer Investments
Number of Par
Value
Book
Value
% of
Portfolio YTM Maturity
Days toBook
LAIF 1 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 36.46 0.20 1
U.S. Treasury 9 6,500,000.00 6,503,669.06 24.88 0.56 1,178 FHLB 2 1,000,000.00 1,029,839.38 3.94 0.92 1,487
FNMA 2 1,000,000.00 999,590.26 3.82 1.31 799
FFCB 2 700,000.00 699,039.38 2.67 1.84 943
JPMorgan 1 500,000.00 507,154.43 1.94 2.97 864
FHLMC 1 500,000.00 498,111.51 1.91 0.48 1,362
ING US Funding 1 350,000.00 349,740.99 1.34 0.24 111 Royal Bank of Canada 1 350,000.00 349,399.98 1.34 0.33 187 Exxon Mobil 1 250,000.00 265,434.91 1.02 0.99 1,174 Toyota 1 250,000.00 251,474.72 0.96 3.03 738
US Bancorp 1 250,000.00 251,176.33 0.96 3.08 570
MetLife 1 250,000.00 250,121.71 0.96 2.46 98
Jackson National Life 1 250,000.00 249,782.59 0.96 2.69 178 New York Life 1 250,000.00 249,451.03 0.95 2.08 1,118 State Bank of India 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 1.00 1,578 Toyota Financial Savings Bank 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 0.95 1,657 UBS Bank USA 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 0.95 1,684 First Missouri State Bank 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 1.85 987 Flagstar Bank 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 2.50 164 BMW Bank 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 0.50 1,364
EagleBank 1 248,000.00 248,000.00 0.95 2.60 130
Capital One Bank USA 1 248,000.00 247,931.66 0.95 2.35 214 Sallie Mae Bank 1 248,000.00 247,924.95 0.95 2.40 235 Morgan Stanley Bank 1 248,000.00 247,879.93 0.95 2.70 376 Merrick Bank 1 248,000.00 247,867.76 0.95 3.41 417 Comenity Capital Bank 1 248,000.00 247,829.01 0.95 3.40 545 Goldman Sachs Bank 1 248,000.00 247,828.04 0.95 3.35 552 Wells Fargo 1 248,000.00 247,810.28 0.95 3.35 607 EnerBank 1 248,000.00 247,792.62 0.95 2.05 635
Citigroup 1 248,000.00 247,752.64 0.95 3.05 788
Goldman Sachs Govt MMF 1 191,208.65 191,208.65 0.73 0.03 1 Total and Average 43 26,091,472.64 26,144,075.81 605 100.00% 0.91 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:37 AM
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Income Earned Summary
City of Lynwood December 31, 2021
Fiscal Year To DateDecember 31 Month End
Interest
Interest Received/Purchased
Plus Accrued Interest at End of Period
Less Accrued Interest at Beginning of Period
Interest Earned During Period
Total Adjustments for Amortization/Accretion
Total Capital Gains or Losses
Total Earnings During Period
14,101.22 142,829.65
53,458.76 53,458.76
-48,004.78 -67,702.76
19,555.20 128,585.65
-1,647.76 -9,917.97

0.00 0.00
17,907.44
118,667.68
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Income Earned
City of Lynwood December 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021
CUSIP Value
Ending Par
Date
Maturity
Book Value
Beginning
Value
Ending Book
Accrued
Beginning
/Purchased
Int.Received
Accrued
Ending
Issuer Earned
Interest Amortization/
Accretion Earned
Net Income
Certificates of Deposit
27002YEM4 05/10/2022 248,000.00EagleBank 248,000.00 248,000.00 370.98 529.97 388.65 547.64 0.00 547.64 33847E2J5 06/13/2022 248,000.00Flagstar Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 2,921.64 3,108.49 339.73 526.58 0.00 526.58 1404203Z1 08/02/2022 248,000.00Capital One Bank USA 247,921.76 247,931.66 1,890.92 0.00 2,375.36 484.44 9.90 494.34 795450D36 08/23/2022 248,000.00Sallie Mae Bank 247,915.05 247,924.95 1,596.71 0.00 2,091.69 494.98 9.90 504.88 61747MF63 01/11/2023 248,000.00Morgan Stanley Bank 247,870.03 247,879.93 2,574.78 0.00 3,132.95 558.17 9.90 568.07 59013J5Z8 02/21/2023 248,000.00Merrick Bank 247,857.93 247,867.76 295.90 682.85 318.66 705.61 9.83 715.44 20033AZK5 06/29/2023 248,000.00Comenity Capital Bank 247,819.29 247,829.01 44.84 672.66 67.27 695.09 9.73 704.82 38148PR33 07/06/2023 248,000.00Goldman Sachs Bank 247,818.38 247,828.04 3,318.44 0.00 4,013.52 695.08 9.66 704.74 949763TF3 08/30/2023 248,000.00Wells Fargo Bank NA 247,800.59 247,810.28 22.42 672.66 44.84 695.08 9.69 704.77 29278TLY4 09/27/2023 248,000.00EnerBank 247,782.49 247,792.62 54.36 407.67 67.95 421.26 10.12 431.38 17312Q3B3 02/27/2024 248,000.00Citibank 247,742.91 247,752.64 1,956.82 0.00 2,588.71 631.89 9.73 641.62 32100LCB9 09/13/2024 248,000.00First Missouri State Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 993.02 0.00 1,382.68 389.66 0.00 389.66 05580AXF6 09/25/2025 248,000.00BMW Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 227.62 0.00 332.93 105.31 0.00 105.31 856283S98 04/27/2026 248,000.00State Bank of India 248,000.00 248,000.00 237.81 0.00 448.44 210.63 0.00 210.63 89235MLC3 07/15/2026 248,000.00Toyota Financial Savings Bank 248,000.00 248,000.00 897.22 0.00 1,097.32 200.10 0.00 200.10 90348JR93 08/11/2026 248,000.00UBS Bank USA 248,000.00 248,000.00 129.10 193.64 135.55 200.09 0.00 200.09 Certificates of Deposit - Sub Total 3,968,000.00 3,966,528.44 3,966,616.90 17,532.58 6,267.94 18,826.25 7,561.61 88.46 7,650.07 Commercial Paper
4497W1DM5 04/21/2022 350,000.00ING US Funding LLC 0.00 349,740.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.53 23.53 78015DG61 07/06/2022 350,000.00Royal Bank of Canada, NY 0.00 349,399.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.65 35.65 Commercial Paper - Sub Total
700,000.00 0.00 699,140.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 59.18 59.18 Corporate Bonds
59217GCD9 04/08/2022 250,000.00MetLife 250,160.60 250,121.71 975.35 0.00 1,527.43 552.08 -38.90 513.18 46849LSW2 06/27/2022 250,000.00Jackson National Life 249,744.29 249,782.59 2,673.61 3,125.00 69.44 520.83 38.29 559.12 90331HNV1 07/24/2023 250,000.00US Bank 251,241.10 251,176.33 2,998.61 0.00 3,706.94 708.33 -64.77 643.56 89236TFS9 01/08/2024 250,000.00Toyota Motor Credit 251,535.49 251,474.72 3,326.74 0.00 4,024.65 697.91 -60.77 637.14 46625HJX9 05/13/2024 500,000.00JPMorgan Chase & Co 507,414.75 507,154.43 906.25 0.00 2,416.67 1,510.42 -260.31 1,250.11 64952WDL4 01/22/2025 250,000.00New York Life 249,435.57 249,451.03 1,791.67 0.00 2,208.33 416.66 15.46 432.12 30231GBH4 03/19/2025 250,000.00Exxon Mobil 265,848.11 265,434.91 1,496.00 0.00 2,119.33 623.33 -413.20 210.13 Corporate Bonds - Sub Total
2,000,000.00 2,025,379.91 2,024,595.71 14,168.23 3,125.00 16,072.79 5,029.56 -784.20 4,245.36 LAIF
Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:38 AM
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Income Earned
City of Lynwood December 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021
CUSIP Value
Ending Par
Date
Maturity
Book Value
Beginning
Value
Ending Book
Accrued
Beginning
/Purchased
Int.Received
Accrued
Ending
Issuer Earned
Interest Amortization/
Accretion Earned
Net Income
LAIF
9819499 01/01/2022 9,532,263.99LAIF 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LAIF - Sub Total 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 9,532,263.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Money Market Funds
FGTXX 01/01/2022 191,208.65Goldman Sachs Govt MMF 876,189.83 191,208.65 20.78 20.78 21.00 21.00 0.00 21.00 Money Market Funds - Sub Total
191,208.65 876,189.83 191,208.65 20.78 20.78 21.00 21.00 0.00 21.00 U.S. Agencies
3130AAB49 12/10/2021 0.00FHLB 499,962.35 0.00 4,453.12 4,687.50 0.00 234.38 37.65 272.03 3135G0T78 10/05/2022 500,000.00FNMA 499,545.56 499,590.26 1,555.56 0.00 2,388.89 833.33 44.70 878.03 3133EKTV8 07/01/2024 500,000.00FFCB 499,948.25 499,949.97 3,958.33 0.00 4,750.00 791.67 1.72 793.39 3133EK3B0 10/16/2024 200,000.00FFCB 199,061.32 199,089.41 375.00 0.00 625.00 250.00 28.09 278.09 3130A4CH3 03/14/2025 500,000.00FHLB 530,641.65 529,839.38 2,539.93 0.00 3,529.51 989.58 -802.27 187.31 3136G4H71 08/12/2025 500,000.00FNMA 500,000.00 500,000.00 715.28 0.00 923.61 208.33 0.00 208.33 3137EAEX3 09/23/2025 500,000.00FHLMC 498,067.89 498,111.51 354.17 0.00 510.42 156.25 43.62 199.87 3130AQEC3 12/30/2026 500,000.00FHLB 0.00 500,000.00 0.00 0.00 19.03 19.03 0.00 19.03 U.S. Agencies - Sub Total
3,200,000.00 3,227,227.02 3,226,580.53 13,951.39 4,687.50 12,746.46 3,482.57 -646.48 2,836.09 U.S. Treasuries
912828ZD5 03/15/2023 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 502,376.19 502,219.46 531.77 0.00 745.86 214.09 -156.73 57.36 91282CAW1 11/15/2023 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 999,966.99 999,968.42 110.50 0.00 324.59 214.09 1.43 215.52 91282CBV2 04/15/2024 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 496,342.34 496,473.12 242.10 0.00 401.79 159.69 130.78 290.47 912828YV6 11/30/2024 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 1,031,926.19 1,031,023.17 41.21 0.00 1,318.68 1,277.47 -903.02 374.45 912828ZT0 05/31/2025 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 492,452.46 492,635.53 3.43 0.00 109.89 106.46 183.08 289.54 91282CAZ4 11/30/2025 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 990,356.84 990,561.45 10.30 0.00 329.67 319.37 204.61 523.98 91282CBH3 01/31/2026 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 495,292.81 495,388.63 626.70 0.00 784.65 157.95 95.81 253.76 91282CCF6 05/31/2026 1,000,000.00U.S. Treasury 1,002,206.85 1,002,165.21 20.60 0.00 659.34 638.74 -41.64 597.10 91282CCZ2 09/30/2026 500,000.00U.S. Treasury 493,113.10 493,234.06 745.19 0.00 1,117.79 372.60 120.96 493.56 U.S. Treasuries - Sub Total
6,500,000.00 6,504,033.77 6,503,669.06 2,331.80 0.00 5,792.26 3,460.46 -364.71 3,095.75 26,091,472.64Grand Total 26,131,622.96 26,144,075.81 48,004.78 14,101.22 53,458.76 19,555.20 -1,647.76 17,907.44 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:38 AM
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Realized Gains and Losses
City of Lynwood December 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Par Value Sale Date Days Held Maturity/Sales RealizedCUSIP Coupon Rate Maturity Date Book Value Proceeds Gain/LossPurchase Date TermIssuer U.S. Agencies
3130AAB49 500,000.0012/28/2016 12/10/2021 1,808 500,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 12/10/2021 1,808FHLB 1.875%
Total U.S. Agencies 0.00 500,000.00 500,000.00
Grand Total 0.00 500,000.00 500,000.00
Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:38 AM
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Transaction Report
City of Lynwood December 01, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Transaction Transaction Security Security Maturity
Date Type ID Description Date Purchases Redemptions Interest Deposits Withdrawals 12/02/2021 Interest FGTXX GSGF - - 20.78 - -
12/10/2021 Interest 3130AAB49 FHLB 1 7/8 12/10/21 12/10/2021 - - 4,687.50 - - 12/10/2021 Maturity 3130AAB49 FHLB 1 7/8 12/10/21 12/10/2021 - 500,000.00 - - - 12/10/2021 Interest 27002YEM4 EGBN 2.6 05/10/22 05/10/2022 - - 529.97 - - 12/13/2021 Interest 33847E2J5 FBC 2 1/2 06/13/22 06/13/2022 - - 3,108.49 - - 12/13/2021 Interest 90348JR93 UBS 0.95 08/11/26 08/11/2026 - - 193.64 - - 12/20/2021 Purchase 78015DG61 ROYAL BK CAN NY 07/06/2022 -349,364.75 - - - - 12/20/2021 Interest 59013J5Z8 MERICK 3.35 02/21/23 02/21/2023 - - 682.85 - - 12/21/2021 Purchase 4497W1DM5 ING (US) FUNDING 04/21/2022 -349,717.67 - - - - 12/27/2021 Interest 29278TLY4 CMS 2 09/27/23 09/27/2023 - - 407.67 - - 12/27/2021 Interest 46849LSW2 JACLIF 2 1/2 06/27/22 06/27/2022 - - 3,125.00 - - 12/27/2021 Deposit - - - 0.01 -
12/27/2021 Deposit - - - 0.01 -
12/29/2021 Interest 20033AZK5 ADS 3.3 06/29/23 06/29/2023 - - 672.66 - - 12/30/2021 Interest 949763TF3 WFC 3.3 08/30/23 08/30/2023 - - 672.66 - - 12/30/2021 Purchase 3130AQEC3 FHLB 1.37 12/30/26 12/30/2026 -500,000.00 - - - - Grand Total: -1,199,082.42 500,000.00 14,101.22 0.02 0.00 Run Date: 1/11/2022 - 11:38 AM
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Agenda Item # 11.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Mark Flores, Director of Recreation and Community Services

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT TO 2021 PARADE PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopt the attached resolution entitled, “A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT

TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAGEANRTY PARADES ADJUSTING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $70,000 TO $71,600 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2021 SANTA’S NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS PROGRAM.”

Background:

Discussion and Analysis:

The City Council allocated funding for community holiday events for FY 21/22. Via Resolution #2021.114, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Pageantry Parades to provide event production services for the City’s 2021 parade and supporting holiday activities.

Subsequently, staff produced the 12/15/21 Santa’s Neighborhood Visits program that required sole-provider support services from Pageantry Parades (float rental). Due to the timing of the Santa’s Neighborhood Program and the sole-provider nature of the float rental service, Pageantry Parades had to be used by staff to execute the event. Already under contract agreement for parade production services in the not-to-exceed amount of $70,000, this vendor has exceeded the purchasing ordinance limits to one vendor. The invoice for services provided to the Santa’s Neighborhood Visits by this vendor now require additional approval from the City Council.

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Via adoption of the accompanying resolution, staff is requesting approval of an amendment to the original agreement with Pageantry Parades that will allow for its not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 to be increased to $71,600 and will also allow the processing and payment of invoices for additional holiday activity expenses through December 17, 2021. The additional $1,600 in costs is available within the adopted FY 2021/22 Community Activities budget – no additional funding is being requested.

Fiscal Impact:

No additional funding is being requested. Funding to pay for the supplementary holiday event services and invoices through December 17, 2021 is available from the Recreation and Community Services Department’s FY 2021-22 adopted budget - Community Activities Account 1011.60.701.64020.

Coordinated With:

City Attorney
Finance and Administration
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
RESO Pageantry Services Agreement Amendment 011822
Agreement Amendment Pageantry Parades
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RESOLUTION NO.__________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH PAGEANRTY PARADES ADJUSTING THE TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $70,000 TO $71,600 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2021 SANTA’S

NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, through Resolution 2021.114, the City approved an agreement for parade production services with Pageantry Parades to produce the Centennial Edition of the 2021 Lynwood Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade and the support of holiday activities; and

WHEREAS, in order to closely maintain the level of holiday programming traditionally offered to residents by the City, staff organized the Santa’s Neighborhood Visits Program on December 15, 2021 that required additional, sole-provider services from Pageantry Parades.

WHEREAS, under contract agreement for 2021 parade production services, payments to Pageantry Parades have surpassed single-vendor limits under the City’s purchasing ordinance and the additional services now require City Council approval; and

WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to increase the original not -to-exceed amount for the agreement approved by Resolution 2021.114 and extend its original term so that staff can process additional holiday invoices.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council for the City of Lynwood finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates said recitals fully into this Resolution as substantive findings.

Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Pageantry Parades approved by Resolution 2021.114, increasing the “not-to-exceed” amount to $71,600 and extending the term through December 17, 2021.

Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to issue payments for related holiday events not to exceed the $71,600 agreement amount for said services (Special Events Account # 1052.60.701.64020 and Centennial Activities Account #1011.60.701.64022).

Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 2022.

____________________________
Jorge Casanova, Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________ _____________________________ Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

_________________________ ______________________________ Noel Tapia, City Attorney Mark Flores, Director
Recreation & Community Services

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 18th day of January, 2022 and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2022.

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

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FIRST AMENDMENT

AGREEMENT FOR PARADE PRODUCTION SERVICES
(Resolution No. 2021.114 - Contract Dated: 10/5/21)
This First Amendment (“ First Amendment”) to Contract No. 20 21.114 is made as of January 18, 2022 for the purpose of amending the existing Parade Production Service Agreement dated October 5, 2021 (“Agreement") by and between the CITY OF LYNWOOD, a municipal corporation (“CITY,”) with its principal offices located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262 and Pageantry Parades, a State of Cal ifornia Corporation, qualified to do business in California (“Company,”) with its principal place of business located at P.O. Box 2400 Downey, CA 90242 . CITY and COMPANY are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively refer red to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

A. City and Company initially entered into a Security Service Agreement, dated October 5, 2021 (“Agreement"); and

B. The Agreement was for a term beginning October 5, 2021 through December 12, 2021; and

C. City and Company wish to modify and extend the Agreement term subject to and strictly in accordance with the terms of this First Amendment.

AGREEMENT
The Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are merely recitals, but form an integral part of this First Amendment.

2. Term. The term of the Agreement is extended, from December 12, 2021 through December 17, 2021.

3. Company Services and Scope of Work. The Company will perform the Scope of Work authorized by the City within the Scope of Services set forth in Exhibit A and under the General Terms and Conditions set forth in Exhibit B of the original agreement.

4. Compensation.

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As full compensation for Company’s services provided under this Agreement, City shall pay Company the Not-to-Exceed amount of $71,600.

5. Ratification of Agreement. City and Company hereby agree that except as expressly provided herein, the provisions of the Agreement shall be, and remain in full force and effect and that if any provisions of this First Amendment conflict with the Agreement, then the provisions of this First Amendment shall prevail.

CITY COMPANY

CITY OF LYNWOOD PAGEANTRY PARADES

By: By:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager David A. Sarell, Pageantry Parades

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: By:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Noel Tapia, City Attorney

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Agenda Item # 12.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Thomas W. Thornton, PE City Engineer/Director of Public Works Lorry Hempe, Public Works Special Projects Manager

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: 1) INCLUDE ALVADA STREET, SAN CARLOS

AVENUE, SAN JUAN AVENUE, SAN LUIS AVENUE, SAN VICENTE AVENUE AND THORSON AVENUE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.103); PRIORITY 2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.104); AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.105); 2) INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR PRIORITY 2 STREETS (CIP NO. 4011.68.104) IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,332 USING THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FUNDING; 3) CORRECT THE EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM

ERROR FOR THE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND LOUISE STREET PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.038); 4) ADDING A NEW PROJECT ENTITLED WELL 11 ASSESSMENT AND DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND 5) ADDING A NEW PROJET ENTITLED CITY PARK MEGA PLAYGROUND PROJECT.”

Background:

On April 20, 2021,
Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project was included in the City’s FY2021-22 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG in the amount of $376,000.

On June 15, 2021, the City Council approved to include
1) Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue,
San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project, 2) Priority 2 Streets Improvement; and 3) Traffic Safety Enhancement Project in the FY22 CIP Budget to be funded by SB1 Fund (Fund 2121).

On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (FY22) and Fiscal City Council Regular Meeting - Page 79 of 683
Year 2022-23 (FY23) which included a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.

Since the adoption of the budget, staff noticed omissions and corrections needed for the FY22 CIP Budget.

Staff recommends amending the FY22 Adopted CIP Budget as follows:

1. Include the following projects in the FY22 Capital Improvement Program Budget: 1) Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project, 2) Priority 2 Streets Improvement; and 3) Traffic Safety Enhancement Project in the FY22 CIP Budget.

2. Increase the budget for Priority 2 Streets in the amount of $334,332 to include funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

3. Correct the line item for new Traffic Signal at Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street.

4. Add Well 11 Assessment and Drinking Water Improvement.

5. Add City Park Mega Playground.

Discussion and Analysis:

Staff recommends amending the Adopted Biennial CIP Budget for FY22 as follows:

Project Title: Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project

Project Location: Alvada Street from Virginia Avenue to Duncan Avenue; San Carlos Avenue from alley to Abbott Street; San Juan Avenue from City Limit to Abbott Road; San Luis Avenue from City Limit to Abbot Road; San Vicente from City limit to Abbott Road; Thorson Avenue from Carlin Avenue to 400 linear feet from Carlin Avenue; and Atlantic Avenue from Lavinia Avenue to Clark Street

Project Scope of Work: The Project will consist of the construction of new ADA compliant curb ramps where needed and will rehabilitate, gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches and pavement for the City streets that are in need of repairs. Striping will also be rehabilitated to enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety where needed.

New signage will be installed and utility covers adjusted. Outdated curbs at the intersections will be updated to handicapped ramps. These repairs will help with safer driving and enhance aesthetic of the neighborhood. May do slurry seal at street segments with higher Pavement Index.

Account Number: 4011.68.103

Budget Amount: $737,317

Funding Sources: $376,000 (CDBG-Fund 2941), $361,317 (SB1-Fund 2121)

Background: On June 15, 2021, the City Council approved this project to be funded by SB1 and to incorporate this project in the FY22 Budget following a public hearing. (Resolution No. 2021.070) The adopted FY22 Budget includes the transfers in from CDBG Fund in the amount of $376,000 and from SB1 Fund in the amount of $361,317 for this Project, however, line items expenditure budget was inadvertently omitted. Correction is needed to establish a CIP project budget to align with the transfers incorporated in the FY22 Adopted Budget and City Council approval to incorporate this Project in the FY22 CIP Budget setting forth the expenditure budget. The street segments are currently under design.

Recommended Action: To approve a project budget for FY22.

Project Title: Priority 2 Streets

Project Location:

San Luis Avenue from Abbott Road to Alma Avenue; San Miguel Avenue from Abbott Road to Norton Avenue; Shirley Avenue from Thorson Avenue to Harris Avenue; Thorson Avenue from Alberta Street to Shirley Avenue; Thorson Avenue from Cortland Street to Fernwood Avenue; Thorson Avenue from E.O.P to Josephine Street; Thorson Avenue from Agnes Avenue to Lavinia Avenue; and Thorson Avenue from Lavinia Avenue to Magnolia Avenue.

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Account Number: 4011.68.104

Budget Amount: $834,332

Funding Sources: $500,000 (SB1-Fund 2121), $334,332 (
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental
Appropriations Act)

Background: On June 15, 2021, the City Council approved this project to be funded by SB1 and to incorporate this project in the FY21-22 Budget following a public hearing. (Resolution No. 2021.070)

The adopted FY21-22 Budget includes the transfers in from SB1 in the amount of $500,000, however, line items expenditure budget was inadvertently omitted. Correction is needed to establish a CIP project budget to align with the transfer incorporated in the FY22 Adopted Budget and City Council approval to incorporate this Project in the FY22 CIP Budget.

On June 1, 2021, the City Council approved to exchange the Coronavirus Response and Relief Highway Infrastructure Programs Funding with Local Funds provided through Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Metro requires the City to provide the project for which the fund will be used.

Recommended Action: To approve a project budget for FY22.

Project Title: Traffic Safety Enhancements (Including Speed Humps/Speed Bumps Installation)

Project Location: Various locations to be determined

Project Scope of Work: The Project will providing funding for speed humps/speed bumps installation. The Project will also consist of the construction of new ADA compliant curb ramps where needed and will rehabilitate, gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and pavement for the City streets that are in need of repairs. Striping will also be rehabilitated to enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety where needed. New signage will be installed and utility covers adjusted. Outdated curbs at the intersections will be updated to handicapped ramps. These repairs will help with safer driving and enhance aesthetic of the neighborhood.

Account Number: 4011.68.105

Budget Amount: $500,000

Funding Sources: SB1

Background: On June 15, 2021, the City Council approved this project to be funded by SB1 and to incorporate this project in the FY22 Budget following a public hearing. (Resolution No. 2021.070)

The adopted FY21-22 Budget includes the transfers in from SB1 in the amount of $500,000 however, line items expenditure budget was inadvertently omitted. Correction is needed to establish a CIP project budget to align with the transfer incorporated in the FY22 Adopted Budget and City Council approval to incorporate this Project in the FY22 CIP Budget.

Recommended Action: To approve a project budget for FY22.

Project Title: Traffic Signal at Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street

Project Location: Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street

Project Scope of Work: Installation of traffic signal

Budget Amount: $385,455 (Recommended action is to make the correction on the line item budget entries. No budget appropriation is needed)
Funding Source: LUA 2017-A Revenue Bonds (Fund 9053)

Account Number: 4011.68.038

Background: This Project was included in the adopted Biennial CIP Budget. The budget for Professional & Contractual services line item was erroneously entered under Advertising & Printing line item in the amount of $385,455.

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Recommended Action: Authorize for Finance Department to correct the line items’ budget.

Project Title: Well 11 Assessment and Drinking Water Improvement

Project Location: 11645 Esther Street (Well 11) and surrounding area (Beechwood Avenue, Flower Street)

Project Scope of Work:

Continued investigation of the drinking water aquifer and subsequent implementation of treatment for drinking water improvement.

Budget Amount: $150,000

Funding Source: Water Fund (Fund 6051)

Account Number: To be determined

Background: This project is being proposed to fund continuing assessment on the drinking quality impacting Well No. 11. Results of the assessment may generate improvements to Well No. 11.

Recommended Action: To approve a project budget.

Project Title: City Park Mega Playground

Project Location: Lynwood City Park

Project Scope of Work:

Renovation of the northside City Park, includes construction of a mega playground.

Budget Amount: $250,000

Funding Source: Lease Revenue Bond (Fund 9055)

Account Number: To be determined

Background: This project is being proposed to fund the design and construction for the City Park Mega Playground.

Recommended Action: To approve a project budget.

Fiscal Impact:

Staff recommends the amending the FY22 Adopted CIP Budget as follow: 1) incorporate in the FY22 Capital Improvement Program Budget Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project; Priority 2 Streets Improvement; and Traffic Safety Enhancement Project; 2) increase the budget for Priority 2 Streets in the amount of $334,332 to include funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act; 3) correct the line item for new Traffic Signal at Long Beach Boulevard and Louise Street; 4) Add Well 11 Assessment and Drinking Water Improvement; and 5) Add City Park Mega Playground.

The tables below list the needed amendments, corrections and appropriations to fund the projects.

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
4011
68 103

Alvada Street, San Carlos
Avenue, San Juan Avenue,
San Luis Avenue, San
Vicente Avenue and
Thorson Avenue Street
and Sidewalk
Improvement Project
(Street Construction)
$737,317

Budgetary Fund Balance
($737,317)
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Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
4011
68 104

Priority 2 Streets
$500,000

Budgetary Fund Balance
($500,000)

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
4011
68 104

Priority 2 Streets
$334,332
4011
68 To Be
Determined
Coronavirus Response
and Relief Supplemental
Appropriations Act
($334,332)

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
4011
68 105

Traffic Safety
Enhancements
$500,000

4011

Budgetary Fund Balance
($500,000)

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
4011
68 038
62025
Advertising & Printing
($385,455)
4011
68 038
62015
Professional & Contr.

Svcs and other line items
as necessary
$385,455

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
Budgetary Transfer Out
6051
95 991
68020
Water Fund to
Capital Projects
Fund
$150,000

Budgetary Fund
Balance
($150,000)
Budgetary Transfer In
4011
95 38110
Capital Projects
Fund from Water
Fund
$150,000
4011
68 106
To Be
Determined
Well 11 Assessment
and Drinking Water
Improvement
$150,000

Fund
Dept
Div
Object
Description
Amount
Budgetary Transfer Out
9055
95 991
68020
Lease Revenue
Bonds to Capital
Projects Fund
$250,000

Budgetary Fund
Balance
($250,000)
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Budgetary Transfer In
4011
95 38380
Capital Projects
Fund from Lease
Revenue Bonds
$250,000
4011
68 107
To Be
Determined
City Park Mega
Playground
$250,000

Coordinated With:

Finance Department
City Manager's Office
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Resolution
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1 RESOLUTION NO.__________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: 1) INCLUDE ALVADA STREET, SAN C ARLOS AVENUE, SAN JU AN

AVENUE, SAN LUIS AVE NUE, SAN VICENTE AVENUE AND T HORSON AVENUE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.10 3); PRIORITY 2 STREETS I MPROVEMENT (CIP NO. 4011.68.10 4); AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT P ROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.10 5); 2) INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR PRIORITY 2 STRE ETS (CIP NO. 4011.68.104) IN THE AMOUNT OF $334,332 USING THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FUNDING; 3) CORRECT THE EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM

ERROR FOR THE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LONG BEACH BOULE VARD AND LOUISE STREET PROJECT (CIP NO. 4011.68.038); 4) ADDING A NEW PROJECT ENTITLED WELL 11 ASSESSMENT AND DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND 5) ADDING A NEW PROJET ENTITLED CITY PARK MEGA

PLAYGROUND PROJECT

WHEREAS, on April 20, 2021, Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project was included in the City’s FY2021-22 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG in the amount of $376,000; and

WHEREAS on June 15, 2021, the City Council approved to include 1) Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Thorson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project, 2) Priority 2 Streets Improvement; and 3) Traffic Safety Enhancement Project in the FY22 CIP Budget to be funded by SB1 Fund (Fund 2121); and

WHEREAS, on July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted the City’s Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (FY22) and Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23) which included a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget); and

WHEREAS, the budgets for the above mentioned projects were reflected in the FY22 transfers ins and outs between funds, however, the expenditure project budget for each of the projects were omitted; and

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021, the City Council approved to exchange the Coronavirus Response and Relief Highway Infrastructure Programs Funding with Local Funds provided through Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro); and

WHEREAS, Metro requires the City to submit a project for the Coronavirus Response and Relief Highway Infrastructure Programs Funding and Priority 2 Streets Improvement can utilize this funding source; and
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2 WHEREAS, since the adoption of the budget, staff noticed omissions and corrections needed for the FY22 CIP Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That the City Council approve to amend the FY22 Adopted CIP Budget as follows:

 Include the following projects in the FY22 Capital Improvement Program Budget:
1) Alvada Street, San Carlos Avenue, San Juan Avenue, San Luis Avenue, San Vicente Avenue and Tho rson Avenue Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project (CIP No. 4011.68.103), 2) Priority 2 Streets Improvement (CIP No. 4011.68.104); and 3) Traffic Safety Enhancement Project (CIP No. 4011.68.038) in the FY22 CIP Budget.

 Increase the budget for Priority 2 Streets (CIP No. 4011.68.104) in the amount of $334,332 to include funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

 Correct the error in the line item for Traffic Signal at Long Bea ch Boulevard and Louise Street (CIP No. 4011.68.038).

 Add a new project entitled Well 11 Assessment and Drinking Water Improvement.

 Add a new project entitled City Park Mega Playground.

Section 2. That the City Council approves the following amendments, corrections and appropriations to fund the projects.

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
4011 68 103 Alvada Street, San
Carlos Avenue, San
Juan Avenue, San Luis
Avenue, San Vicente
Avenue and Thorson
Avenue Street and
Sidewalk Improvement
Project (Street
Construction)
$737,317

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3 Budgetary Fund
Balance
($737,317)

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
4011 68 104 Priority 2 Streets $500,000

Budgetary Fund
Balance
($500,000)

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
4011 68 104 Priority 2 Streets $334,332
4011 68 To Be
Determined
Coronavirus Response
and Relief
Supplemental
Appropriations Act
($334,332)

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
4011 68 105 Traffic Safety
Enhancements
$500,000

4011 Budgetary Fund
Balance
($500,000)

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
4011 68 038 62025 Advertising & Printing ($385,455)
4011 68 038 62015 Professional & Contr.

Svcs and other line
items as necessary
$385,455

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
Budgetary Transfer Out
6051 95 991 68020 Water Fund to Capital
Projects Fund
$150,000
Budgetary Fund
Balance
($150,000)
Budgetary Transfer In
4011 95 38110 Capital Projects Fund
from Water Fund
$150,000
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4 4011 68 106 To Be
Determined
Well 11 Assessment
and Drinking Water
Improvement
$150,000

Fund Dept Div Object Description Amount
Budgetary Transfer Out
9055 95 991 68020 Lease Revenue Bonds
to Capital Projects
Fund
$250,000
Budgetary Fund
Balance
($250,000)
Budgetary Transfer In
4011 95 38380 Capital Projects Fund
from Lease Revenue
Bonds
$250,000
4011 68 107 To Be
Determined
City Park Mega
Playground
$250,000

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022.

________________________________
Jorge Casanova
Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________ _________________________________ María Quiñónez Ernie Hernandez
City Clerk City Manager

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5 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

__________________________ _________________________________ Noel Tapia Thomas W. Thornton
City Attorney Public Works Director

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6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the day of _______________, ______, and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

_________________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and forgoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. __________ on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this __________ day of ________________, _____.

_________________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

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Agenda Item # 13.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Peter Han, Director of Technology Services

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZATION OF THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF INTEREST

WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE WI-FI SOLUTION

PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled; “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF

INTEREST WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO-COST IT DIGITAL DIVIDE WI-FI SOLUTION PILOT DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD”. Additionally, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to obtain bids to conduct a Federal Communications Committee Broadband Gap Analysis in order to qualify for additional federal funding.

Background:

COVID-19 exasperated the digital divide gap when the CDC stay-at-home orders were declared. On July 20, 2021, Governor Newsom signed broadband legislation to help bridge the digital divide by increasing equitable, affordable access to high-speed internet across California through a $6 billion multi-year investment.

Discussion and Analysis:

CIOPROUSA is proposing to develop a no cost pilot Wi-Fi solution designed and developed specifically for the City's unserved and underserved community students, residents, employees, and small businesses using funding from the California Public Utilities Commission and the pending federal broadband grants. They will engage local School district entities, SCE, and telecommunications and other entities to plan, design, build a hybrid secure mesh network to provide City students access to Wi-Fi for secure online access to close the Digital Divide.

In addition to providing a pilot Wi-Fi mesh network, smart-city applications and hardware are planned to be integrated such as vehicle counting, gunshot detection, air quality monitoring, and efficient lighting.

CIOPROUSA will submit plans and proposal to apply for funding opportunities from the federal broadband grants.

The letter of interest is shown in Exhibit A.

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Fiscal Impact:

No Impact to General Fund, American Rescue Plan Act Funding will be utilized to fund the Broadband Gap Analysis.

Coordinated With:

Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Resolution
Exhibit A
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN LETTER OF INTEREST

WITH CIOPROUSA TO PROVIDE A NO -COST WI -FI SOLUTION PILOT

DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

WHEREAS, the purpose o f this item is to develop a no cost pilot Wi -Fi solution designed and developed specifically for the City's unserved and underserved community students, residents, employees, and small businesses using funding from the California Public Utilities Commissio n and the pending federal broadband grants; and

WHEREAS, COVID-19 exasperated the digital divide gap when the CDC stay-at-home orders were declared and o n July 20, 2021, Governor Newsom signed broadband legislation to help bridge the digital divide by inc reasing equitable, affordable access to high -speed internet across California through a $6 billion multi-year investment; and

WHEREAS, they will engage local School district entities, SCE, and telecommunications and other entities to plan, design, build a hybrid secure mesh network to provide City students access to Wi -Fi for secure online access to close the Digital Divide; and

WHEREAS, In addition to providing a pilot Wi -Fi mesh network, smart -city applications and hardware are planned to be integrated such as vehicle counting, gunshot detection, air quality monitoring, and efficient lighting; and

WHEREAS, CIOPROUSA will submit plans and proposal to apply for funding opportunities from the federal broadband grants.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood authorizes the Mayor or designee to sign letter of interest with CIOPROUSA approved as to form by the City Attorney to provide a no-cost Wi-Fi solution pilot design for the City of Lynwood.

Section 2. This resolution shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this_____ day of ________, 2022.

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2 _________________________
Jorge Cassanova, Mayor
City of Lynwood
ATTEST:

________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

______________________ _________________________
Noel Tapia Peter Han, Director of Technology
City Attorney Services

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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the _________day of____________, 2022 and passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Cle rk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. _________ on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this ______ day of ________________, 2022.

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

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CIOPROUSA Digital Divide
Solution Letter of Interest

No-Cost Digital Divide Wi-Fi Solution: designed and developed for unserved & underserved neighborhoods
The City desires to provide a Wide area network via a Public Private Partnership via an opportunity to engage local School district entities, SCE, and telecommunications and other entities to plan, design, build a hybrid secure mesh network to provide City students access to Wi-Fi for cyber secure online access to close the Digital Divide.

I, Elias Cortez dba “CIOPROUSA”, am proposing to provide a no-cost IT Digital Divide Wi-Fi Solution Pilot Design for the City via this unsolicited proposal for developing a pilot to design and if approved, build a secure equitable digital divide Pilot program.

Please review, edit, and approve as deemed pertinent and applicable.

CIOPROUSA City Name & Signee Role
Elias Cortez Authorized Signatory (Printed Name) & Signature Address Address
Date Date
This innovative Digital Divide Wi-Fi Solution is designed and developed specifically for the City’s unserved and underserved neighborhood students, residents, employees, workers, and small businesses. It’s designed to bridge the Digital Divide and incorporates public safety for the community, especially for disadvantaged communities. COVID-19 exasperated the digital divide gap when the CDC stay-at-home orders were declared. The direct impact was to the students, employees, workers, and business owners that had to transition to this change.

This budget request is to build a local digital divide Wi -Fi Pilot and infrastructure to provide Wi- Fi to the community which enhances an ecosystem of digital empowerment, equity, and stability to our community by prioritizing students, employees, workers, and small businesses hardest hit City Council Regular Meeting - Page 96 of 683

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by the current C OVID-19 pandemic. The Project will provide students, employees, and small businesses with an opt-in for the no cost “Smart & Safe” Wi-Fi Zones.

This is a critical Wi-Fi resource necessary to simply exist in this COVID pandemic and post- COVID era. The students, employees, local businesses, and impacted workers hardest hit by the pandemic will be prioritized with a World-Class lighting network with the best-in-class technology into a diverse Smart City Ecosystem to keep the users safe & cyber secure online and in person.

Our mission & objective is to empower cities to use the data sharing and collection to help simplify community-based decisions, streamline governance communications and applications which enable effectiveness and efficiencies of online services to the community. This team is offering an integrated solution to help cities bring together all the city stakeholders and build a foundational, secure, and integrated mesh network for a scalable and sustainable Municipal Area Network.

1. Benefits of building an application secure, intelligent, hybrid mesh network;

First and foremost, by teaming with the most reputable local Solutions Integrators and Telecommunications providers, we can engage all the pertinent stakeholders to gather and prioritize their needs and effectively collaborate in planning, designing and engineering a cyber secure, shared mesh network to interconnect online with applications to enhance Distance learning and online Municipal tools.

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The City and the School District(s) can be engaged to continuously to assist in the planning, design, pilot, building and maintenance of an integrated and secure Municipal and Educational wide area network containing apps to enable closing the digital divide, establishing a smart city infrastructure with secure online networks to meet the City IOT interconnectivity of useful applications.

This solution includes a joint demonstration and pilot implementation for the clients including the City and partner School District(s). The purpose is to showcase a new set of Cyber Secure Digital Divide Wi-Fi solutions including current technologies, tools and features, and applications that can provide “next generation” communications and monitoring for client Municipal entities.

One of the major benefits is our ability to continually integrate new applications to our proposed existing architecture. Year after year, the integrated solution will prove to be one of the most valuable municipal assets as it supports online secure connectivity, and advanced applications to provide current and quality information such as air quality, public safety, public service announcements, traffic safety, and enhanced Municipal engagement and Distance learning and more.

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Approach
Our proposal to the City is to design and build a SMART Cities solution which addresses several automated and adaptive SMART City applications and enhanced City-wide Distance learning telecommunications infrastructure that function in diverse areas of interest. First, we are presenting a Smart City platform with enhanced telecommunications infrastructure to provide Community Wi-fi for distance learning. Second, we are presenting a public health and safety mobility and response network with scalability and functionality. This has proven to be a successful combination and meets both the immediate needs for asset management and maintenance costs, while also offering a future-ready platform with the flexibility to capitalize on increasing demand for innovative smart city services.

Partner Ecosystem;
We are proud to be collaborating with experienced partners for this project and believe their reputation and familiarity with Southern California Safe and Smart parks programs, Secure Smart cities models and Lighting and Utilities infrastructure which will enable an energy efficient integrated deployment for this initiative.

Utilize a go-to-market and development strategy that leverages key partner strengths. This legacy experience is embodied in our Streetlight Controllers (SLCs), Lighting Management System (LMS), web services APIs and such advanced products as our co-located sensor platform, “small cell” and EV metering devices and smart phone apps. Major telecommunications providers need to include ATT, Spectrum and other local Telcos. SCE, and other local utility providers will need to be engaged.

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Solution Proposed Overview;

We have facilitated the roadmap with phases that clearly describe the stages of implementation aligned with West Hollywood’s financial and Municipal objectives.

The solution for the City consists of one of the world’s most proven Temporary Traffic Count services, which are proven & characterized by:
o Traffic Count Units
o Utility and Municipal client base
o Network agnostic (Cisco, Zigbee, and any LTE wireless solution) o The development of a telecommunications and other hardware + software enabled services o regional consulting resources with both utilities’ development and engineering expertise The NearSky smart city platform offers;
o A complete data collection and analytic system with the smart city NearSky 360 data hub, analytic software, and management software

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o A wide range of smart city applications available today, including public safety monitoring, traffic analytics, pedestrian analytics, air quality monitoring, gunshot/noise detection, and road condition monitoring.
o Future smart city solutions available through
our partnerships and NearSky Connect
CIMCON’s NearSky™ Smart City Platform
The NearSky 360™ transforms existing
streetlight infrastructure to a foundation for
smart city application and solutions, insuring
faster more effective digital transformation.

Our plug-and-play technology simplifies
procurement, installation, and management of
a suite of smart city applications, each
designed specifically to meet your unique
needs.

The NearSky Platform includes the following
components:
• NearSky 360TM – a streetlight -mounted
data processor that provides power,
processing, and communications to smart city sensors.
• NearSky StreetVibeTM – a cloud-based management software that allows you to visualize and act on sensor data.
• Smart City Solution Catalog – a suite of best-in-class smart city solutions that are ready to deploy

From Streetscape to Smart-Scape in one Simple Step
Stand-alone sensor platforms can be complex and costly to install. Because NearSky 360 draws power from streetlights and has multiple built-in communication mechanisms, it can be located virtually anywhere in your city. Compatibility with the existing 7 pin NEMA socket streamlines removal and installation from one fixture to another location.

NearSky 360
Smart City
Solution
Catalog
NearSky
StreetVibe
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Smart City services provided by the NearSky Platform can be customized or expanded as needs change. NearSky offers network flexibility, it is compatible with a broad range of citywide and smart grid networks such as cellular, ZigBee and Cisco Resilient Mesh.

Value Today; provide products and services to customers that deliver measurable value, including lower energy, repairs and maintenance costs, higher quality of services and ancillary benefits such as reduced crime and higher property values, and platforms to create connected city applications.

Network Independence: create solutions that work in multiple network environments and vendor agnostic.

Modular Phasing Approach: protect today’s investments while building “plug & play” modules that are compatible with existing installations and provide new features and benefits.

Open Architecture/APIs; enable third-party, “best-in-class” solutions to join the street lighting network and take advantage of an extensive development community and wide variety of sensors and other devices.

Advanced applications include Essential video surveillance; Video surveillance with rolling 30-day archive, accessible by closed, and visualized on a user- friendly dashboard, which supports live feeds. Video Surveillance with License Plate recognition camera + advanced analytics, all necessary sensors, mounting and connectivity hardware included.

Analytical software:

Licenses and of Application s/w maintenance upgrades. Cloud based device management and visualization software, LTE- pricing needs to be included per local regional provider(s) since the existing network must be enhance and expanded.

Gunshot Detection:

Acoustic sensor-based gunshot within an 100ft area of sensor, does not triangulate and monitors for basic noise threshold detection.

Smart lighting controller(s);
External ANSIC136.41 5 pin connector, Compatible with minimum 7 pin lighting infrastructure, standard voltage, analog dimming interface, 0.5% metering, GPS, CATC surge protection, 5- year warranty.

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Smart City initiatives are creating a new precedent of connectivity throughout the community scape. Most cities are entirely unaware of the technology that exists and its ability to bring tangible impacts close to home. We know that most Smart initiatives start with the desire of being diverse in function, infrastructure and investing to future proof the online communications capabilities.

Engage Stakeholders for planning to build a secure, intelligent hybrid mesh network; It is mission critical to engage the Key stakeholders in the planning process for the proposed building of integrated secure, and intelligent Mesh Network.

First and foremost, the mission of the end user must be declared by the client entity. Executive sponsors of this vision and mission must be engaged and kept engaged and in the communications loop throughout the planning, design, building, implementation and proposed sustainability of the solution to include maintenance and operations.

In this case the City being the lead with its main partners being the impacted school district(s) all engaging and in alignment to engage in delivering an intelligent wide area network to achieve building a smart cities model program which includes a major focus on closing the digital divide for disadvantaged students living in the city community. includes a major focus on closing the digital divide for disadvantaged students living in the city community. Financing sources allocated to building a secure, intelligent hybrid mesh communications network.

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Introduction to intelligent lighting control unit
CIMCON Lighting is a leader in
the intelligent lighting control
systems and smart city sensor
industry with over 150
deployments and 1 million
controls deployed
internationally.

Our NearSky driven
platform will allow for
seamless utility integration
into your light fixtures
through NEMA compatibility.

The NearSky is in a class of
its own as it is network
agnostic and able to support
cross functionality for simultaneous units all on one pole. The NearSky™ 360 is a revolutionary smart city data hub and that transforms a city’s existing street light infrastructure into a power Internet of Municipal Things (IoMT).

With a rapidly growing number of smart city use cases and the continual surge in LED upgrades as background
macro events, CIMCON Lighting has adopted a set of
design principles that govern our product offerings today and drive our technology roadmap for the future to create value for our customers. These are:

Value Today - provide products and services to customers that deliver measurable value, including lower energy,
repairs and maintenance costs, higher quality of services and ancillary benefits such as reduced crime and higher property values, and platforms to create connected city applications; Network Independence – create solutions that work in multiple network environments.

Modular Approach – protect today’s investments while building “plug & play” modules that are compatible with existing installations and provide new features and benefits.

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Open Architecture/APIs - enable third-party, “best-in-class” solutions to join the street lighting network and take advantage of an extensive development community and wide variety of sensors and other devices; and,
Partner Ecosystem – utilize a go-to-market and development strategy that leverages key partner strengths.

Installation Procedure The anyCOMM communications “Node” or The NearSky™ 360 or comparable intelligent node is installed just by removing an old photocell or shunt cap and placing the unit on the existing socket.

Applications Details
1) Air Quality Monitoring
CIMCON’s Air Quality monitoring solution measures various urban pollution parameters. The NearSky™ 360 provides metered power to the air quality sensor, processes the data collected by the sensor on the edge and sends that data to StreetVibe via LTE, ethernet or an intelligent streetlight network. On StreetVibe, the data can be analyzed alongside other city data sets or used to build reports and alerts for city officials.

Solution Advantages:
• Continuously measure key urban pollutants such as CO2 • Monitor air quality on a neighborhood scale from numerous locations, unlike traditional sensors that are often deployed to provide regional readings.
• View air quality data alongside other smart city data, such as vehicle counts Respond faster to CO2 Leaks and Pollution with live alerts. • Use the platform’s RESTful APIs to export air quality data to analytics platforms, mobile apps, and other software platforms

2) Audio Analytics
CIMCON’s Audio Analytic Solution uses advanced audio analytics to detect crime -related noises.

NearSky™ Platform provides metered power to ruggedized microphones, then analyzes the audio data collected by those microphones. Crime related noises like aggression, broken glass and gunshots are flagged and sent to StreetVibe via LTE, ethernet or an intelligent streetlight network. On StreetVibe, the data can be analyzed alongside other city data sets or used to build reports and alerts for city officials.

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Solution Advantages:
• CIMCON’s robust and affordable solution allows for widespread deployment of audio analytics throughout a Municipality at a fraction of competitor cost. • Track metrics and present them to interested parties with reports and visualization • Reduced the need for law enforcement patrol by creating a network of audio surveillance points around your city.
• Decreased law enforcement response times by remotely identifying where and when criminal activity is occurring. Prepare first responders for action with live data from the scene. • Export audio data to analytics platforms, mobile apps, and other software platforms via RESTful APIs

3) Traffic Analytics
CIMCON Lighting utilizes radar sensors and vi deo analytics to accurately measure multi -lane traffic volume and speeds from the streetlight pole.

NearSky™ 360 provides metered power to traffic sensors, processes the data collected by the sensors on the edge and sends that data to StreetVibe via LTE, ethernet or an intelligent streetlight network. On StreetVibe, the traffic data can be analyzed alongside other city data sets or used to build reports and alerts for city officials.

Vehicle Traffic Solution Advantages:
• Collect continuous data on many key traffic parameters to understand how traffic changes over time of day, day of week.
• Track metrics and present them to interested parties with reports and visualization • Convenient installation: No roadway closures required for installation • Export traffic data to analytics platforms, mobile apps, and other software platforms via RESTful APIs

4) Pedestrian Analytics
CIMCON’s Pedestrian Analytics solution leverages advanced video analytics to deliver an affordable and reliable way to monitor how people move about your Municipality.

NearSky™ 360 provides metered power to ruggedized cameras, processes the video collected by the cameras on the edge and sends that data to StreetVibe via LTE, ethernet or an intelligent streetlight network. On StreetVibe, pedestrian counts can be analyzed alongside other city data sets or used to build reports and alerts for city officials.

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Pedestrian Solution Advantages:
• Collect continuous data on many key metrics to understand how traffic changes over time of day, day of week.
• Track pedestrian metrics and present them to interested parties with reports and visualization. Can also support new business location & storefront insights based around foot traffic patterns.
• Easily install the system with no roadway closures required. • Collect data where necessary and easily move the people counting solution to another location if desired.
• Export pedestrian counts to analytics platforms, mobile apps, and other software platforms via RESTful APIs

5) First Responder Application
• CIMCON’s robust and affordable solution allows for widespread deployment of air quality monitors throughout a Municipality at a fraction of competitor cost. • Track metrics and present them to interested parties with reports and visualization • Prepare first responders for action with live data from the scene. • Allow First Responders to increase street light brightness during emergencies or traffic stops.

Procurement Options
California Government Code sections 4217.10-4217.18 were enacted in 1984 as a result of an energy crisis. The purpose was to assist public agencies in expediting and financing energy conservation measures. This code eliminates the necessity to separately contract for the design and construction phases of a project. In addition, it provides public agencies an exception from statutory competitive bidding requirements for public works energy services contracts related to renewable energy and energy conservation.

California Public Resource Code 25008; California Government Code Chapter 3.2. Energy Conservation Contracts, Section 4217.10-4217.18, allow the City to forgo its standard lowest responsible bid public procurement processes to implement turn-key water and energy services projects when the City finds this procurement method is in its best interest. The JCI procurement model ensures the project for a Guaranteed Maximum Price, on-time project completion, and ensures the systems are performing as specified in the design-build contract.

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Advantages of Energy Savings Performance Design-Build Contracting California Government Code Section 4217 allows the City to forgo its standard low-bid public procurement processes to implement turn-key energy services projects when the City finds this procurement method in its best interest. This procurement model ensures that We will implement the project for a Guarantee Maximum Price, complete the project on-time, and ensure that the systems are performing as specified in the contract.

• Collaborative Project Development Process – The Design process enables the City to define project goals, participate in the project’s design process, and the team will help select the subcontractors and equipment vendors that provide the best value solution.

• Faster Project Delivery – Since the procurement method integrates the project design and pricing/bidding process, this enables the City to significantly reduce the time it takes to move from design to construction.

• Fixed Price Contract – the detailed design process defines the project’s scope of work, develop engineering documentation and specifications, and engage subcontractors and equipment vendors to verify project constructability and pricing.

• Fewer Construction Issues & Cost Impact –the project team (Team and City) will work together for the term of the project development, together they will identify many of the probable construction issues and potential project pitfalls. This collaborative approach would not be possible as part of a normal design, bid, and build project.

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The Gold Standard in Privacy and Security
CIMCON’s end-to-end smart city solutions offer clients the gold-standard of integration and data security. As an industry leader, CIMCON sets the tone for data privacy in the smart city space. Every CIMCON solution is designed to secure all elements of the smart lighting and smart city network and prevent breaches by applying the following principles at each level:
• Device and Platform Integrity – Data is continuously sent to the NearSky™ cloud AWS VPC using the MQTT protocol, which leverages TLS 1.3 -based encryption. No data is stored on the NearSky™ 360 for the mesh solutions. Once in the cloud, telemetry data at rest in the NearSky™ cloud is encrypted using AES-256 Server-Side Encryption with Amazon S3-Managed Keys SSE- S3.
• Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation – CIMCON utilizes VLANs, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRFs), and Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), to segment and isolate network elements, and prevent unwanted communication between assets (e.g., lighting controllers and distribution automation devices within a utility). All routers are configured with whitelists and firewall features to filter and control access to the network. To detect threats, the CIMCON solution collects event logs from all system elements. This includes firewalls, routers, network management systems (NMS), headend systems, and lighting controllers, and can pass that information on to a security incident and event manager (SIEM) tool. • User Access and Control – Client access to data stored by CIMCON can be controlled with granular user profile settings, allowing you to administer permissions to an individual or group.

Custom lo gin and password rules can be established adhering to required complexities and expiration governance. All network devices are manufactured and configured to have a X.509 - based digital certificate. Our system provides identity mechanisms for all network el ements – users, devices, and applications – and performs mutual authentication of both elements involved in the communications for it to be considered secure.
• Privacy Adherence with Edge Processing – Edge processing aggregates and analyzes data on our NearSky™ 360 device without storage of personally identifiable information (PII) on the cloud. This layered processing approach drastically reduces data transfer costs and mitigates privacy concerns.

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• Encryption – CIMCON protects data using Advanced Encryption Standard AES-128 and AES- 256. Encryption occurs at multiple levels of all CIMCON networks to ensure that information is validated, confidential, and private. WiSUN and other certification bodies have recognized CIMCON for this standard.

Project Scope and preliminary staff Information need to validate scope, bandwidth and priorities and scalability to be evaluated and a phasing strategy to be developed with Key Stakeholders and Partners:

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Agenda Item # 14.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Noel Tapia, City Attorney

SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOULTION PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY,

RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR

NEWSOM, FINDING THAT THE PROCLAIMED STATE OF EMERGENCY

CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET SAFELY IN PERSON, AND

DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COMMISSIONS AND

COMMITTEES WILL COTINUE TO MEET REMOTELY IN ADHERENECE WITH AB 361 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC Recommendation:

Background:

Beginning in March 2020, Governor Newsom issued a series of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Among these were several Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-35-20 (collectively, the Brown Act Orders) that waived requirements in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of city councilmembers, staff, or the public at local agency meetings.

Discussion and Analysis:

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Beginning in March 2020, Governor Newsom issued a series of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Among these were several Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-35-20 (collectively, the Brown Act Orders) that waived requirements in the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of city councilmembers, staff, or the public at local agency meetings. Specifically, the orders:

• Waived the requirement that local agencies provide notice of each teleconference location from which a member of the legislative body will be participating in a public meeting; • Waived the requirement that each teleconference location be accessible to the public; • Waived the requirement that members of the public be able to address the legislative body at each teleconference conference location;
• Waived the requirement that local agencies post agendas at all teleconference locations; and, • Waived the requirement that at least a quorum of the members of the local body participate from locations within the boundaries of the territory over which the local body exercises jurisdiction.

On June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order (EO) N-08-21 to begin winding down some of the prior measures that were adopted to respond to COVID-19. Notably, EO N-08-21 rescinds the Brown Act Orders, effective September 30, 2021.

On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill AB 361 (Rivas, 2021), which allows cities to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under modified Brown Act requirements that are similar, but not identical to the rules and procedures established by the Brown Act Orders. The pending expiration of the Brown Act Orders and the enactment of AB 361 created some ambiguity. To provide clarification, the Governor issued Executive Order N-15-21, explaining that cities may continue to hold meetings in accordance with the Brown Act Orders until September 30, or they may hold meetings in accordance with the requirements of AB 361.

Should the City Council wish to continue meeting remotely beyond September 30 pursuant to AB 361, the City Council would be required to adopt the attached resolution. If the City Council chooses to utilize the option for remote meetings under AB 361, it can continue using the remote meeting procedures it has been using throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to certain requirements that must be considered as part of the initial determination to adopt remote meeting protocols. Once adopted, the initial authorizing resolution is effective for no more than thirty (30) days.

The City may extend the authorization for an additional thirty (30) days via another resolution that makes specific findings in support of continuing remote meetings. The City may continue to extend the authorization for additional thirty (30) day increments for the duration of the declared emergency, or until the City Council decides to return to in-person meetings, or otherwise complies with the regular remote meeting requirements of the Brown Act.

To implement remote meetings under AB 361, one of three criteria must be met at the time the City is holding a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency by the Governor that includes area within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City:

• State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; or • For the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or • The City Council has previously determined, by majority vote, that, as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.

If one of these three criteria are met, then the City can conduct meetings remotely via Government Code §§ 54953(e), et seq.

If the City Council makes the required findings and chooses to meet remotely, every 30 days the City Council will be required to make findings about whether the circumstances still apply. The City Council must find that it reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency and that one of the following circumstances remains:

• The City Council finds that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or

• State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing.

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If the City Council makes the findings to continue having remote meetings, the City must meet the following requirements:

1. The City must give notice and post agendas as otherwise required by the Brown Act, including directions for how the public can access the meetings;

2. Provide members of the public access to the meeting and an opportunity to address the body directly;

3. Provide members of the public the opportunity to comment in real time;

4. Suspend further action on items in the meeting agenda in the event that there is a disruption in the ability of the meeting to be broadcast to members of the public or in the ability for members of the public to comment;

Following the signing of AB 361 and in preparation for the potential sunset of emergency orders, it is prudent for the City Council to begin discussing and provide feedback on the manner in which Lynwood Public Meetings will be conducted.

If the City Council were to move back into meetings in the City Council Chambers, COVID-19 infection protocols, as outlined in the most recent County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health – Health Officer Order, would need to be implemented and adhered to. Currently, these infection protocols would require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face-coverings.

As the City Council reviews, please note that staff has identified a couple of scenarios to consideration associated with transitioning to any of the modules that have an in-person component:

1. Wearing Masks During Meetings

2. Room Capacity Limits. Staff would have to develop a seating plan to ensure the safety of those in attendance.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact is anticipated the proposed action.

Coordinated With:

ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Reso- Continue Remote Meetings
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PROCLAIMING A LOCAL

EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF

EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM, FINDING THAT THE PROCLAIMED

STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ABILITY TO MEET

SAFELY IN PERSON, AND DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY

COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WILL CONTINUE TO MEET REMOTELY IN ADHERENCE WITH AB 361 IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC.

WHEREAS, all meetings of the City of Lynwood City Council as a legislative body are open and public, as required by the Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 – 54963), so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City Council as a legislative body conduct their business; and

WHEREAS, th e Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by members of a legislative body, without compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to the existence of certain conditions; and

WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which suspended certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local legislative bodies to conduct meetings electronically with out a physical meeting place; and

WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N -08- 21, which extended the provision of N -29-20 concerning the Brown Act and the conduct of public meetings through September 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, since t he issuance of Executive Order N -08-21, the Delta variant has emerged, causing a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, Governor Newsom’s proclaimed State of Emergency remains in effect, and State and local officials, including the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, California Assembly Bill 361 was signed into law, as urgency legislation that goes in effect on October 1, 2021, amending Government Code Section 54953 of the Ralph M. Brown Act to allow City Council Regular Meeting - Page 114 of 683
2 legislative bodies to continue to meet remotely during a proclaimed state of emergency, provided certain conditions are met and certain findings are made; and

WHEREAS, the Cit y of Lynwood is committed to preserving and nurturing public access and participation in meetings of the Lynwood City Council; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to take the actions necessary to comply with AB 361 and to continue to hold its City Council, Commission and Committee meetings remotely.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2. The City Council hereby proclaims that a local emergency now exists throughout the City, and social distancing and condition caus ing imminent risk to attended has caused, and will continue to cause, conditions of peril to the safety of persons within the City that are likely to be beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City, and desires to procla im a local emergency and ratify the proclamation of State of Emergency by the Governor of the State of California.

Section 3. That the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency and finds the following circumstances:

a. The factors triggering the State of Emergency continue to directly impact the ability of the members of the City Council and the City’s subordinate Commissions and Committees to meet safely in person; and

b. The State of California and the City of Lynwood continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

Section 4. City Council and City Commission and Committee meetings will continue to be conducted remotely for the next 30 days in compliance with AB 361 and Government Code Section ( e)(2), in order to ensure the health and safety of the public while provides access to public meetings.

Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately and shall be reconsidered by the City Council in 30 days or sooner to assess the State o f Emergency and determine whether to continue with the provisions set forth in Assembly Bill 361.

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3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this_____ day of ________, 2021.

_________________________
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
City of Lynwood

ATTEST:

________________________
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

______________________ __________________________
Noel Tapia Ernie Hernandez,
City Attorney City Manager

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the _________day of____________, 2021 and passed by the following vote:

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4 AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. _________ on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.

Dated this ______ day of ________________, 2021.

__________________________
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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Agenda Item # 15.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

Shanell Shipe, Assistant to the City Manager

SUBJECT:

CITY NEWSLETTER (LNP) BI-MONTHLY FORMAT TO DIGITAL FORMAT Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council provide staff with direction on how to proceed with the City's newsletter by selecting one of the following options-

1 .

Proceed with the plan to go digital and produce the LNP to be posted to our website and social media. 2 .

Continue with printing and mailing copies of the City's newsletter.

Background:

Discussion and Analysis:

Due to the increase in printing and postage, t
he new cost to print and mail 17,500 copies on a bi-monthly basis is approximately $7,814 every other month and $46,884 annually.

If the City chooses to proceed with the plan to go fully digital, there will be no cost to the City and will present a savings of approximately $46,884.

Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact depends on which option council selects. If Council would like to continue with printing and City Council Regular Meeting - Page 118 of 683
mailing the LNP, the City will pay approximately $46,884 annually for printing and postage costs. If Council chooses to go digital, there will be no cost to the City being that the newsletter is produced in-house, and instead would present a savings of approximately $46,884 annually.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
No Attachments Available
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Agenda Item # 16.

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:

January 18, 2022

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

APPROVED BY:

Ernie Hernandez, City Manager

PREPARED BY:

John Yonai, Director of Community Development

SUBJECT:

2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT APPROVAL
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Conduct

a public hearing, receive public testimony, and, after discussion, vote upon the matter at hand.

2. The adoption of the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF LYNWOOD’S 2021-2029 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR ITS FINAL REVIEW.”

Background:

On June 1, 2021, the Planning Commission and City Council conducted a workshop on the 2021 -2029 Housing Element update, and on August 17, 2021, the Council held a public meeting to review the draft Housing Element and receive public comments from interested community stakeholders. Subsequent to the August 17th meeting, the draft Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) for review, pursuant to the requirements of State law. On October 18, 2021, HCD issued a letter (Attachment B) finding that while the draft Housing Element addresses many statutory requirements, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law.

The 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element updates the current 2013-2021 Housing Element, retaining the goals and objectives that guide the City’s commitment to high quality housing for a diverse community, with an emphasis on efforts to produce affordable housing units and retain access to housing for households at all income levels. The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element format has been enhanced and some components reorganized. This report summarizes key proposed updates and changes, highlighting some of the issues raised by the community,
Planning Commission, and City Council.

The City’s 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element been developed to meet the State of California’s legal requirements and is subject to review and certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Following the City Council review, the draft document will be forwarded to HCD for its City Council Regular Meeting - Page 120 of 683
review. The formal review process (i.e. adoption hearing by the City Council) for the 2021-2029 Final Housing Element will take place after HCD’s approval of the draft document, with adoption hearings anticipated by the end of the year. To obtain certification for the full eight-year period, Lynwood must adopt a Housing Element within the 120-day grace period following the due date of October 15, 2021. Staff reports from previous meetings containing background information and other relevant materials
posted on the City’s Housing Element web page at:
http://lynwood.ca.us/development_compliance_enforcement_services/2021-2029-housing-element-resources/ .

Discussion and Analysis:

The City's current Housing Element, which covers the planning period of 2013-2021, was adopted on August 6, 2013, by the City Council and certified by the HCD on October 11, 2013. Per State law, the City is required to update its Housing Element every eight (8) years. HCD has established October 15, 2021, as the deadline for certification of the next planning period (2021-2029) for cities located within Los Angeles County. The Housing Element must demonstrate that the City has sufficient capacity to accommodate the number of housing units identified in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

The Lynwood City Council approved a Professional Service Agreement with Infrastructure Engineers on March 16, 2021, to prepare the 2021-2029 Housing Element and related environmental document.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)

The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements of the General Plan. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods. As the Council of Governments (or regional planning agency), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is responsible for developing the 6th cycle RHNA allocation plan which allocates each jurisdiction its fair share of housing responsibility for the next planning period of October 2021 through October 2029.

The City’s RHNA requirement for 2021-2029 cycle is 1,558 units, assigned as follows:
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377 Very Low-Income
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139 Low-Income
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35 Moderate-Income
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807 Above Moderate-Income

Staff has been able to identify 2,628 existing sites with capacities to accommodate the City RHNA allocation in all income categories, as follows:
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456 Very Low-Income
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567 Low-Income
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391 Moderate-Income
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1,214 Above Moderate-Income

Since there are more than enough existing sites to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA Allocation, there is no need to perform additional up-zoning or establish a zoning overlay. However, zoning amendments are required to reconcile development regulations within the adopted General Plan (reference Program H-8) in Section V.

Organization of Document

The organization of the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element is made up of five (5) chapters, which include the following:
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Chapter 2 – Housing Needs Assessment
o

Population Characteristics
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Household Characteristics
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Employment
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Housing Stock Characteristics
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Special Needs
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o

Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion
o

Future Growth Needs
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Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
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Chapter 3 – Resources and Opportunities
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Land Resources
o

Financial and Administrative Resources
o

Energy Conservation Opportunities
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Chapter 4 – Constraints
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Governmental Constraints
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Non-Governmental Constraints
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Chapter 5 – Housing Action Plan
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Goals and Policies
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Housing Programs
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Appendix A – Evaluation of Prior Housing Element
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Appendix B – Residential Sites Inventory
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Appendix C – Public Participation.

The most important part of the Housing Element is the Housing Plan (Chapter V) because it describes the City’s policies, programs and objectives for the 2021-2029 planning period. Housing programs have been updated to reflect current circumstances and includes commitments for specific actions over the next 8 years. The Programs are described in detail in the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element and include the below overall goals. ·

Preserve and improve existing housing
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Encourage a variety of housing types to meet needs of City residents ·

Provide housing assistance where needed, whenever feasible ·

Remove governmental constraints to development of new housing opportunities ·

Promote equal housing opportunities

Community Outreach & Public Engagement

Outreach was initiated in June 2021. In an effort to have a robust outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure compliance with State and County health orders, a number of different activities were used to reach out to the community including the following:
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A dedicated community engagement project website;
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Online study sessions and workshops through Zoom;
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Three different stakeholder workshops;
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An online and printed housing survey;
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Information booth at the City’s National Night Out;
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Announcements on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; and, ·

Educational and informational flyers distributed to a variety of social service groups, housing advocate groups, County library, and interested parties.

All presentations consisted of providing the State housing element requirements, emerging data trends, the City’s RHNA numbers, and an overview of programs being offered by the City.

The issues raised by participants are summarized on page C-19 of the Housing Element along with staff’s response. They cover a wide range of topics, such as: renter protection rights, fair housing, homelessness, housing subsidy vouchers, the future of affordable housing production, preserving and monitoring existing affordable housing, rent control, neighborhood quality of life, parking, amenities to support housing, and requests for certain types of data to be included in the document.

Information about the process and the updated 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element has been posted and updated on the project website under:
http://lynwood.ca.us/development_compliance_enforcement_services/2021-2029-housing-element-resources/

Environmental Review

Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15063, staff prepared an Initial Study to assess the potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed Project. Staff concluded that potentially City Council Regular Meeting - Page 122 of 683
significant environmental effects could occur during extended implementation of the Housing Element. However, mitigation measures were identified that would reduce these potential impacts to a less than significant level.

The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was circulated for public review December 17, 2021 through January 17, 2022. No comments have been received regarding the Draft MND during the public review period therefore, staff prepared a Final MND. Upon City Council adoption, the Notice of Determination will be filed with the County Clerk Recorder Office.

HCD Review

An important difference between the Housing Element and other elements of the General Plan is the extent of State oversight. The State legislature has declared an adequate supply of housing to be a matter of statewide importance and has delegated authority to HCD to review city Housing Elements and issue opinions regarding their compliance with State law. A finding of Housing Element compliance by HCD is referred to as “certification” of the Housing Element. Certification

is important to enhance cities’ eligibility for grant funds and also to support local land use authority.

HCD review of Housing Elements is required both prior to and after final adoption by the City Council.

In August, the City submitted the draft Housing Element to HCD and on October 18, 2021, HCD issued a letter (Attachment B) finding that while the draft Housing Element addresses many statutory requirements, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law.

Based on HCD’s comments, staff has prepared a revised draft Housing Element. Attachment C summarizes HCD’s comments and how the element has been revised to address each comment. State law requires the City Council to consider HCD’s comments and make appropriate findings as part of the Housing Element adoption process.

Next Steps

Following City Council adoption, the Housing Element must be submitted for HCD review. HCD then will issue its opinion as to whether the adopted Housing Element complies with State housing law. HCD has 90 days to complete its review of the adopted Housing Element.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Coordinated With:

City Manager's Office
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Draft Housing Element
Attachment C - Presentation
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
LYNWOOD’S 2021-2029 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT TO

THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) FOR ADOPTION

AND ADOPTION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DELCARATION

WHEREAS, California State law mandates that all California cities and counties plan for housing needs of their residents; and

WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines the total number of new homes that need to be built , and level of affordability of the new homes, in order to meet the housing needs in each region of California, which is called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); and

WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) receives the RHNA from HCD for the Los Angeles region which includes the City of Lynwod (“City”); and

WHEREAS, each jurisdiction plans for its housing needs through its Housing Element, which is required per California State law to be updated on approximately 8 - year cycles; and

WHEREAS, the City’s current Housing Element covers the planning period of 2013-2021 and was adopted on August 6, 2013, by the City Council and certified by the HCD on October 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood has prepared a 2021-2029 Housing Element that complies with the provisions of State law and is consistent with the other elements of the Lynwood General Plan; and

WHEREAS, the proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and an Environmental Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have been prepared by Infrastructure Engineers relative to potential environmental effects of the project; and

WHEREAS, No potential significant impacts were identified in the Initial Study, therefore, an Environmental Impact Report was not required; and

WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared as environmental documentation for the 2021-2029 Housing Element; and

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WHEREAS, The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for public review December 17, 2021 through January 17, 2022. No comments were received regarding the Draft MND during the public review period. and did not result in any changes to the Draft MND.

WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Press Telegram on December 17, 2021 , announcing that the Lynwood City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider submittal of the amended City Housing Element of its General Plan (2021-2029 Housing Element) to HCD for approval. In addition, the public hearing notice was posted at three (3) public locations, which included inside City Hall, outside City Hall at the kiosk, and on the City website; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that Lynwood’s 2021 - 2029 Housing Element for the period October 15, 2021 through October 14, 2029 has been prepared in accordance with the California Government Code Sections 65580 - 65589.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit the City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element to HCD for review and approval, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and hereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022.

Jorge Casanova
Mayor

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ATTEST:

Maria Quinonez
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Noel Tapia Ernie Hernandez
City Attorney City Manager

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of January 2022, and passed by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18th day of January 2022.

Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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2021-2029
Housing Element
City of Lyn-wood
2021-2029

HOUSING

ELEMENT
UPDATE
DRART
/ July 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . ii List of Tables ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ iv List of Figures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... vi I. Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ I-1 A. Community Context ........................................................................................................................... I-1 B. Role of Housing Element ................................................................................................................. I-1 C. Public Participation ........................................................................................................................... I-5 D. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ......................................................................... I-5 II. Housing Needs Assessment ................................ ................................ ................................ . II-1 A. Population Characteristics .............................................................................................................II-1

1. Population Growth Trends ............................................................................................................................ II-1

2. Age ........................................................................................................................................................................ II-1 B. Household Characteristics ............................................................................................................ II-2 Overcrowding ................................................................................................................................................... II-2 Household Income .......................................................................................................................................... II-3

3. Housing Affordability and Overpayment .................................................................................................. II-3 C. Employment .......................................................................................................................................II-8 D. Housing Stock Characteristics..................................................................................................... II-9 Housing Type and Tenure ........................................................................................................................... II-10 Housing Age and Conditions ....................................................................................................................... II-11 E. Special Needs .................................................................................................................................. II-12 Persons with Disabilities ............................................................................................................................ II-13 Elderly ............................................................................................................................................................... II-16 Large Households ......................................................................................................................................... II-16 Female-Headed Households ..................................................................................................................... II-17 Farm Workers ................................................................................................................................................ II-18 Homeless Persons ....................................................................................................................................... II-18 F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion ................................................................................. II-19 G. Future Growth Needs ................................................................................................................... II-20 Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment ............................................................................... II-20 2021-2029 Lynwood Growth Needs ........................................................................................................ II-20 H. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) ..................................................................... II-22 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. II-22 Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity ........................................................................................II-23

1. Integration and Segregation ...................................................................................................................... II-26

2. Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas ....................................................................................... II-49

3. Access to opportunity ................................................................................................................................. II-54

4. Disproportionate Housing Needs ............................................................................................................. II-67 Site Inventory ............................................................................................................................................................. II-90 Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Priorities, Goals, and Actions ....................................II-93 Priorities, Goals, and Actions ................................................................................................................................II-93 III. Resources and Opportunities ................................ ................................ .............................. III-1 A. Land Resources ............................................................................................................................... III-1 B. Financial and Administrative Resources ................................................................................. III-1 Federal and State Resources ..................................................................................................................... III-1 County Resources ..........................................................................................................................................III-5 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 129 of 683
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Local/Private Resources .............................................................................................................................III-5 C. Energy Conservation Opportunities ..........................................................................................III-6 IV. Constraints................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. IV-1 A. Governmental Constraints ........................................................................................................... IV-1

1. Land Use Plans and Regulations .............................................................................................................. IV-1

2. Development Processing Procedures.................................................................................................. IV-29

3. Development Fees and Improvement Requirements ...................................................................... IV-34 B. Non-Governmental Constraints .............................................................................................. IV-36

1. Environmental Constraints ...................................................................................................................... IV-36

2. Infrastructure Constraints ....................................................................................................................... IV-39

3. Market Constraints ..................................................................................................................................... IV-42 V. Housing Action Plan ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ V-1 A. Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................ V-1 B. Housing Programs ...........................................................................................................................V-3

1. Preserve and Improve Existing Housing ................................................................................................. V-3

2. Encourage a Variety of Housing Types to Meet the Needs of the City Residents ...................... V-7

3. Provide Housing Assistance Where Needed, Wherever Feasible ................................................ V-10

4. Remove Governmental and Nongovernmental Constraints to the Development of New Housing Opportunities ....................................................................................................................... V-12

5. Promote Equal Housing Opportunities ................................................................................................... V-16 C. Quantified Objectives for 6th Cycle ........................................................................................... V-19 Appendix A Evaluation of the Prior Housing Element................................ ............................. A-1 Appendix B Residential Sites Inventory ................................ ................................ ..................... B-1 Appendix C Public Participation Survey ................................ ................................ ..................... C-1

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LIST OF TABLES
Table II-1 Population Trends 2000-2020 – Lynwood vs. SCAG Region ..................................................II-1 Table II-2 Population by Age and Sex – Lynwood ....................................................................................... II-2 Table II-3 Overcrowding by Tenure – Lynwood and SCAG Region ........................................................ II-2 Table II-4 Extremely Low-Income Households - Lynwood ..................................................................... II-3 Table II-5 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs – Los Angeles County ..................... II-4 Table II-6 Percentage of Income Spent on Rent – Lynwood .................................................................. II-5 Table II-7 Percentage of Income Spent on Rent by Income Category – Lynwood ........................... II-5 Table II-8 Median Home Sales Price for Existing Homes – Lynwood and SCAG Region................ II-6 Table II-9 Monthly Mortgage Cost – Lynwood and SCAG Region ........................................................... II-6 Table II-10 Monthly Mortgage Cost by Income Category – Lynwood ..................................................... II-7 Table II-11 Overpayment by Income Category – Lynwood ......................................................................... II-7 Table II-12 Cost Burdened by Income Category – Lynwood .....................................................................II-8 Table II-13 Employment by Industry – Lynwood .......................................................................................... II-9 Table II-14 Employment by Occupation – Lynwood vs. SCAG Region .................................................. II-9 Table II-15 Housing by Type – Lynwood and SCAG Region ..................................................................... II-10 Table II-16 Housing by Tenure – Lynwood and SCAG Region ................................................................ II-10 Table II-17 Housing Tenure by Age of Householder – Lynwood ............................................................. II-11 Table II-18 Vacant Units by Type – Lynwood and SCAG Region ............................................................. II-11 Table II-19 Age of Housing Stock – Lynwood and SCAG Region ........................................................... II-12 Table II-20 Disabilities by Type – Lynwood ................................................................................................. II-13 Table II-21 Disabilities by Type for Seniors 65+ – Lynwood and SCAG Region ................................ II-14 Table II-22 Developmental Disabilities by Residence and Age– Lynwood ........................................ II-15 Table II-23 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure – Lynwood ..................................................... II-16 Table II-24 Household Size by Tenure – Lynwood .................................................................................... II-17 Table II-25 Household Type by Tenure – Lynwood.................................................................................... II-17 Table II-26 Poverty Status for Female-Headed Households – Lynwood ........................................... II-18 Table II-27 Employment in the Agricultural Industry – Lynwood ......................................................... II-18 Table II-28 Unsheltered Persons Lynwood ................................................................................................. II-19 Table II-29 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Allocation – Lynwood ............................................. II-20 Table II-30 Fair Housing Foundation Complaints ..................................................................................... II-23 Table IV-1 Land Use Element Residential Designations .......................................................................... IV-5 Table IV-2 Permit Requirement by Residential Zoning District ............................................................ IV-6 Table IV-3 Development Standards by Residential Zoning District ..................................................... IV-6 Table IV-4 Land Use Allowances .................................................................................................................... IV-8 Table IV-5 Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Land Use Districts (Residential components only noted) ........................................................................................................ IV-10 Table IV-6 Open Space Requirements .......................................................................................................... IV-11 Table IV-7 Required Automobile Parking for Residential Uses ........................................................... IV-12 Table IV-8 Very Low-Income/Percentage Density Bonus ..................................................................... IV-15 Table IV-9 Lower-Income/Percentage Density Bonus ........................................................................... IV-16 Table IV-10 Moderate-Income/Percentage Density Bonus.................................................................... IV-16 Table IV-11 Density Bonus Summary ............................................................................................................ IV-18 Table IV-12 Incentives and Concessions...................................................................................................... IV-21 Table IV-13 Typical Processing Procedure ................................................................................................ IV-30 Table IV-14 Planning Fees ............................................................................................................................... IV-34 Table IV-15 Impact Fees ................................................................................................................................... IV-35 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 131 of 683
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Table IV-16 Principal Active Faults ............................................................................................................... IV-37 Table IV-17 Square Foot Construction Costs............................................................................................. IV-45 Table IV-18 Disposition of Conventional Home Purchase Loan Applications Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA ................................................................................ IV-46 Table V-1 Quantified Housing Objectives ...................................................................................................... V-19 Table A-1 2013-2021 Housing Element Program Evaluation City of Lynwood ................................... A-2 Table A-2 Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives – 2013-2021 City of Lynwood ................... A-11

Table B-1 Land Inventory Summary ................................................................................................................. B-1 Table B-2 Approved Projects ............................................................................................................................ B-2 Table B-3 Vacant Sites Inventory ................................................................................................................ B-150 Table B-4 Underutilized Sites Inventory ................................................................................................... B-152 Table B-5 Inventory of All Land ....................................................................................................................B-170 Table B-6 Accessory Dwelling Unit Production ...................................................................................... B-210 Table B-7 Affordability Breakdown of Rented ADUs .............................................................................. B-211 Table B-8 Los Angeles County Maximum Rent by RHNA Income Category ................................... B-211 Table B-9 Projected ADU Production Between 2021-2029 Affordability Assignment .................. B-212

Table C-1 Public Notice List ................................................................................................................................ C-1 Table C-2 Summary of Public Comments and Responses ....................................................................... C-1

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure I-1 Regional Vicinity – City of Lynwood .......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure I-2 Project Location – City of Lynwood .............................................................................................. I-4 Figure II-1 Racial Demographics (2018) Los Angeles Region ................................................................II-27 Figure II-2 Racial Demographics (2018) City of Lynwood ...................................................................... II-28 Figure II-3 Predominant Population – Hispanic Majority Los Angeles Region ............................... II-29 Figure II-4 Predominant Population – Hispanic Majority City of Lynwood ..................................... II-29 Figure II-5 Poverty Status By Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ..................... II-31 Figure II-6 Poverty Status by Census Tract 2015-2019 City of Lynwood ........................................... II-32 Figure II-7 Population with a Disability by Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region .......................................................................................................................................... II-34 Figure II-8 Population with a Disability by Census Tract (2015-2019) City of Lynwood ................ II-35 Figure II-9 Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ......................................................................................................................... II-37 Figure II-10 Percent of Children in Married – Couple Households (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood ................................................................................................................................. II-38 Figure II-11 Percent of Children in Female Householder, No Spouse/Partner Present Households Los Angeles Region ........................................................................................ II-39 Figure II-12 Percent of Children in Female Householder, No Spouse/ Partner Present Households City of Lynwood ................................................................................................ II-40 Figure II-13 Percent of Population 18 years and Over in Households Living with Spouse (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ............................................................... II-41 Figure II-14 Percent of Population 18 years and Over in Households Living with Spouse (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood ....................................................................... II-42 Figure II-15 Zoning Map (Nov 2005) City of Lynwood ............................................................................. II-44 Figure II-16 Poverty Status by Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ................... II-45 Figure II-17 Poverty Status by Census Tract 2015-2019 City of Lynwood .......................................... II-46 Figure II-18 Median Income (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region.................................................. II-47 Figure II-19 Median Income (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood ........................................................... II-48 Figure II-20 Concentrated Areas of Poverty (HUD, 2009-2013) Los Angeles Region ................... II-50 Figure II-21 Concentrated Areas of Poverty (HUD, 2009-2013) City of Lynwood ............................. II-51 Figure II-22 TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty (2021) Los Angeles Region ................. II-52 Figure II-23 TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty (2021) City of Lynwood ........................ II-53 Figure II-24 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Composite (2021) Los Angeles Region ............................. II-56 Figure II-25 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Composite (2021) City of Lynwood ..................................... II-57 Figure II-26 TCAC Opportunity Areas - Educational Opportunity (2021) Los Angeles Region .......................................................................................................................................... II-58 Figure II-27 TCAC Opportunity Areas - Educational Opportunity (2021) City of Lynwood ........... II-59 Figure II-28 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Economic Score (2021) Los Angeles Region ................. II-60 Figure II-29 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Economic Score (2021) City of Lynwood .......................... II-61 Figure II-30 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Environmental Score (2021) Los Angeles Region .......................................................................................................................................... II-62 Figure II-31 TCAC Opportunity Areas – Environmental Score (2021) City of Lynwood ................. II-63 Figure II-32 Jobs Proximity Index (HUD, 2014-2017) Los Angeles Region ....................................... II-65 Figure II-33 Jobs Proximity Index (HUD, 2014-2017) City of Lynwood .............................................. II-66 Figure II-34 Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ................................ II-68 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 133 of 683
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Figure II-35 Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2010-2014) City of Lynwood ........................................ II-69 Figure II-36 Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood ........................................ II-70 Figure II-37 Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region ....................... II-71 Figure II-38 Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2010-2014) City of Lynwood .............................II-72 Figure II-39 Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood ............................ II-73 Figure II-40 Overcrowded Households (CHHS) Los Angeles Region ................................................ II-75 Figure II-41 Overcrowded Households (CHHS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood .....................................II-76 Figure II-42 Severely Overcrowded Households (CHHS) Los Angeles Region ............................... II-77 Figure II-43 Severely Overcrowded Households (CHHS) City of Lynwood ...................................... II-78 Figure II-44 Households with Severe Housing Problems Los Angeles Region ............................. II-80 Figure II-45 Households with Severe Housing Problems City of Lynwood ...................................... II-81 Figure II-46 Sensitive Communities (UCB, Urban Displacement Project) Los Angeles Region .......................................................................................................................................... II-83 Figure II-47 Sensitive Communities (UCB, Urban Displacement Project) City of Lynwood ...................................................................................................................................... II-84 Figure II-48 – Fault Activity Map of California, CGS ................................................................................ II-85 Figure II-49 Social Vulnerability Index (CDC, 2018) Los Angeles Region ......................................... II-86 Figure II-50 Social Vulnerability Index (CDC, 2018) City of Lynwood ................................................. II-87 Figure II-51 Special Flood Hazard Areas (2020) Los Angeles Region ............................................... II-88 Figure II-52 Special Flood Hazard Areas (2020) City of Lynwood ...................................................... II-89 Figure II-53 Site Inventory – Income Designation ..................................................................................... II-91

Figure C-1 City Website ....................................................................................................................................... C-3 Figure C-2 Email Notification of the June 1, 2021 Community Workshop Meeting ........................... C-5 Figure C-3 Public Outreach on the City Website ........................................................................................ C-6 Figure C-4 Social Media Outreach on Facebook ........................................................................................ C-7 Figure C-5 Social Media Outreach on Instagram ....................................................................................... C-8 Figure C-6 Email Outreach ................................................................................................................................ C-9 Figure C-7 Notification of Special Planning Commission ....................................................................... C-10 Figure C-8 Email Notification – Posting of Draft Housing Element .................................................... C-11 Figure C-9 Email Notification – Posting of Draft Housing Element ..................................................... C-11 Figure C-10 Email Notification – Posting of Public Hearing ................................................................... C-13

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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Community Context
Incorporated in 1921, the City of Lynwood (City) is one of the Gateway Cities in the County of Los Angeles. The City is located approximately nine miles southwest of Downtown Los Angele s, and it is bordered by the cities of Los Angeles to the west, Compton to the south, Southgate to the north, and Paramount to the east. The City is situated near the intersection of two major freeways, Interstate 105 and Interstate 710 and is just southwe st of the confluence between the Rio Hondo Channel and the Los Angeles River. Lynwood is also situated along the Alameda corridor, a 20 - mile freight rail "expressway" which connects the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to the rest of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and the Inland Empire. The regional setting and project location is depicted in Figure I-1 and Figure I-2, respectively.

Lynwood is approximately 4.9 square miles in size with a population of approximately 71,269 residents. It is a dense and diversely multi -cultural City, with an ethnic composition 88% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Non-Hispanic Black, 2.2% Non-Hispanic White, and 0.9% Non-Hispanic Asian.

The City has limited opportunities for easily buildable land as much of that land has already been developed and most of the remaining land is in small lots, near freeways, or parcels historically used for industrial work that may require environmental cleanup and may constrain the development of lower -priced homes. According to the City ’s General Plan, single -family and multi-family uses account for 41.7 percent of land area, while 33.2 percent of land area accounts for streets and highway uses (City of Lynwood, 2003). The majority of future residential growth in Lynwood will occur through infill development, adaptive reuse development, and increased density along transit corridors.

B. Role of Housing Element
The City is faced with a series of important housing issues that include a balance between employment and housing opportunities, a matc h between the supply and demand for housing, preserving and enhancing affordability for all segments of the population, preserving the quality of the housing stock, providing new types of housing necessary to accommodate growth and the changing population, as well as situating future housing growth near existing and future public transit infrastructure.

Lynwood’s Housing Element is an eight-year plan for the period 2021-2029. This Housing Element identifies strategies and programs to focus on: 1) conservin g and improving existing affordable housing; 2) providing adequate housing sites; 3) assisting in the development of affordable housing; 4) removing governmental and other constraints to facilitate housing development; and 5) promoting equal housing opportunities.

The Lynwood Housing Element consists of the following major components:
 A geographic and historic description of the City to provide community context (Chapter I).  An analysis of the City’s demographic and housing characteristics and trends (Chapter II).  An evaluation of resources and opportunities available to address housing issues (Chapter III).

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 A review of potential market, governmental, and environmental constraints to meeting the City’s identified housing needs (Chapter IV).
 The Housing Action Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period (Chapter V).  A review of the City’s accomplishments during the previous planning period (Appendix A).  A detailed inventory of the suitable sites for housing development (Appendix B).  Record of the community engagement activities and public participation (Appendix C).

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Figure I-1
Regional Vicinity – City of Lynwood
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Figure I-1
Project Location – City of Lynwood

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C. Public Participation
Residents, businesses, and interest groups were provided the opportunity to participate in the Housing Element Update process and were an important component of the overall program.

Details regarding opportunities for public involvement during the preparation and adoption of this Housing Element are provided in Appendix C.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City conducted its public outreach and community engagement campaign for its 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update virtually to protect the health and welfare of the public. T he City’s website, social media platforms and email notifications were a few of the many techniques used to notify and update the public throughout the Housing Element Update process. Community engagement occurred via virtual meetings and study sessions, w here community members participated in the meeting by listening through a teleconference or viewing a livestream; submitting written comments through an e -comment service and email; and providing comments via teleconference.

Several public workshops were conducted to discuss the Housing Element Update, and prior to the public hearings, copies of the draft Element were disseminated for review throughout the community at locations including City Hall, Lynwood Public Library, and the City’s website. In order to make citizens aware of the availability of the Housing Element, the City placed advertisements in daily publications, as well as the City website for information dissemination, and email notifications to special interest groups and private parties.

Following the public workshops and Planning Commission hearing, the draft Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review.

The Element was then revised to respond to HCD comments, and the draft Element was reviewed at a public hearing held by the City Council prior to final adoption. Notices of all public hearings were posted in the local newspaper and meetings were streamed live on social media platforms to increase broader outreach to the communit y. For further information regarding the public participation program as well as to view samples of the surveys, and tools used for engagement and to obtain feedback, please see Appendix C.

D. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements
The City’s General Plan consists of the following ten (10) Elements:
1) Land Use
2) Circulation
3) Infrastructure/Public Services
4) Community Design
5) Economic
6) Noise
7) Open Space & Conservation
8) Safety
9) Air Quality
10) Housing
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This Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan Elements and i s consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan. Examples of inter -element consistency include residential development capacities established in the Land Use Element that are incorporated within the Housing Element, and the discussion o f environmental constraints in the Housing Element that is based upon information from the Environmental Resources, and Public Health and Safety Elements.

As the General Plan is amended over time, the Housing Element will be reviewed for consistency, and amended as necessary to maintain an internally consistent Plan.

Additionally, the City is amending the General Plan to include an updated Public Safety Element and a new Environmental Justice Element. These Elements seek to identify and reduce potential hazards, prioritizing the needs of disadvantaged communities to guide zoning and development regulations in the City.

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II. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
This section examines Lynwood’s general population and hou sehold characteristics and trends, such as age, employment, household composition and size, household income, and special needs.

Characteristics of the existing housing stock (e.g., number of units and type, tenure, age and condition, costs) are also addressed. Finally, the City’s projected housing needs based on the 2021- 2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) are examined.

The data presented in this section has been compiled by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) based upon recent data from the U.S. Census, California Department of Finance (DOF), California Employment Development Department (EDD) and other relevant sources and has been pre -approved by the California Department of Housing and Comm unity Development (HCD).

A. Population Characteristics
Population Growth Trends
Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the central portion of the Los Angeles Basin and was incorporated in 1921 . From 2000 to 2020 the City’s population increased from 69,845 to an estimated population of 71,269 (see Table II-1), an annual growth rate of 0.01% compared to 0.7% for the SCAG region as a whole.

Table II-1
Population Trends 2000-2020 –
Lynwood vs. SCAG Region
CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates

Age
Housing needs are influenced by the age characteristics of the population. Different age groups require different accommodations based on lifestyle, family type, income level, and housing preference. Table II-2 provides a comparison of the City’s population by age group. The population of Lynwood is 48.7% male and 51.3% female. The share of Lynwood’s population that is below 18 years of age is 28.2%, which is hig her than the City Council Regular Meeting - Page 143 of 683
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regional share of 23.4%. Lynwood’s seniors (65 and above) make up 7.4% of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%.

Table II-2
Population by Age and Sex –
Lynwood

B. Household Characteristics
Overcrowding
Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, and severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 occupants per room. Table II-3 summarizes the incidence of overcrowding for Lynwood as compared to the SCAG region as a whole.

Table II-3
Overcrowding by Tenure –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates
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According to recent Census data, overcrowding was more prevalent among renters than for owner-occupied units. Approximately 40.9% of the City’s renter-occupied households were overcrowded compared to 24.5% of owner-occupied households. The incidence of overcrowding in Lynwood was substantially higher than is typical for the SCAG region as a whole.

Household Income
Household income is a primary factor affecting housing needs in a community, particularly for extremely low-income households, defined as 30% of median income or less. According to recent Census data, approximately 26.4% of households in Lynwood were within the extremely low-income (ELI) category with renters much more l ikely than owners to fall within this category (Table II-4).

Table II-4
Extremely Low-Income Households -
Lynwood

Housing Affordability and Overpayment
Housing Affordability Criteria
State law establishes five income categories for purposes of housing programs based on the area (i.e., county) median income (“AMI”): extremely low (30% or less of AMI), very low (31-50% of AMI), low (51-80% of AMI), moderate (81-120% of AMI) and above moderate (over 120% of AMI). Housing affordability is based on the relationship between household income and housing expenses. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the California Department of Housin g and Community Development (“HCD”), housing is considered “affordable” if monthly housing cost is no more than 30% of a household’s gross income. In some areas such as Los Angeles County, these income limits may be increased to adjust for high housing costs.

Table II-5 shows affordable rent levels and estimated affordable purchase prices for housing in Lynwood (and Los Angeles County) by income category. Based on State - adopted standards for a 4 -person family, the ma ximum affordable monthly rent for HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income City Council Regular Meeting - Page 145 of 683
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extremely low-income households is $845, while the maximum affordable rent for very- low-income households is $1,407. The maximum affordable rent for low -income households is $2,252, while the maximum for moderate -income households is $2,319.

Maximum purchase prices are more difficult to determine due to variations in mortgage interest rates and qualifying procedures, down payments, special tax assessments, homeowner association fees, property insurance rates, etc. With this caveat, the maximum affordable home purchase price for moderate -income households has been estimated based on typical conditions. Affordable prices have not been estimated for the lower-income categories because most for -sale affordable housing is provide d at the moderate-income level.

Table II-5
Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs –
Los Angeles County
2020 LA County Median
Income = $77,300
Income
Limits*
Affordable
Rent
Affordable Price
(est.)
Extremely Low (<30%) $33,800 $845 *
Very Low (31-50%) $56,300 $1,407 *
Low (51-80%) $90,100 $2,252 *
Moderate (81-120%) $92,750 $2,319 $375,000
Above moderate (120%+) Over $92,750 Over $2,319 Over $375,000 Assumptions:
-30% of gross income for rent or principal, interest, taxes & insurance plus utility allowance -10% down payment, 3.75% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $300 HOA dues * Because of State adjustments in high housing cost areas, some of these income limits are higher than the p ercentages of median income
Source: Cal. HCD

Rental Housing
Across Lynwood’s 8,930 renter households, 5,605 (62.8%) spend 30% or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. 1 Additionally, 2,833 renter households in Lynwood (31.7%) spend 50% or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 28.9% in the SCAG region (Table II-6).

1 The SCAG region includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Ventura Counties.

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Table II-6
Percentage of Income Spent on Rent –
Lynwood

Recent Census data also allows for the analysis of Lynwood’s 8,930 renter households (for which income data are available) by spending on rent by income bracket. As one might expect, the general trend is that low-income households spend a higher share of income on housing (often more than 50%) while high-income households are more likely to spend under 20% of income on housing (Table II-7).

Table II-7
Percentage of Income Spent on Rent by Income Category – Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates
For-Sale Housing
Median sales price trends for existing homes during 2000-2018 are shown in Table II-8.

Between 2000 and 2018, median home sales prices in Lynwood increased 200% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. In 2018, median home sales prices in Lynwood were $420,000. Prices in Lynwood have ranged from a low of 60.2% of the SCAG region median in 2002 and a high of 82.9% in 2006.

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Table II-8
Median Home Sales Price for Existing Homes –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

SCAG Local Profiles, Core Logic/Data Quick. SCAG median home sales price calculated as househol d-weighted average county medians.

Table II-9 compares typical monthly mortgage costs in Lynwood to the SCAG region as a whole while Table II-10 confirms that the percentage of income spent on mortgage payments is higher for households at the lower income levels.

Table II-9
Monthly Mortgage Cost –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

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Table II-10
Monthly Mortgage Cost by Income Category –
Lynwood

According to State housing policy, overpaying occurs when housing costs exceed 30% of gross household income. Table II-11 displays recent estimates for ove rpayment by income category for Lynwood residents and shows that overpayment is much more frequent for households at the extremely low- and very-low-income levels than those households in higher income categories.

Table II-11
Overpayment by Income Category –
Lynwood
Income Distribution Overview Owner Renter Total
Household Income less-than or=
30% HAMFI
505 2,855 3,360
Household Income >30% to less-
than or= 50%
HAMFI
1,005 2,415 3,420
Household Income >50% to less-
than or= 80%
HAMFI
1,570 2,095 3,665
Household Income >80% to less-
than or=100%
HAMFI
980 775 1,755
Household Income >100% HAMFI 2,580 790 3,370
Total 6,640 8,930 15,570
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Table II-12
Cost Burdened by Income Category –
Lynwood
Income by Cost Burden (Owners and Renters) Cost burden
> 30%
Cost burden
> 50% Total
Household Income less than or= 30% HAMFI 2,980 2,405 3,360 Household Income >30% to less-than or= 50%
HAMFI 2,800 975 3,420
Household Income >50% to less-than or= 80%
HAMFI 1,805 330 3,665
Household Income >80% to less-than or=
100%
HAMFI
295 40 1,755
Household Income >100% HAMFI
260 30 3,370
Total 8,140 3,785 15,570
American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Note: Cost burden is the ratio of housing costs to household income. For renters, housing cost is gross rent (contract rent plus utilities). For owners, housing cost is "select monthly owner costs", which includes mortgage payment, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.

Table II-12 further breaks down cost burdened households by income. According to the chart, there is a significant amount of extremely low-income households that are paying 50% or less of their paychecks.

C. Employment
Employment is an important factor affecting housing needs within a community. The jobs available in each employment sector and the wages for these jobs affect the type and size of housing residents can afford.

According to recent Census data, Lynwood had 29,424 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major industrial sectors (Table II-13). The most prevalent industry is Manufacturing with 5,061 employees (17.2% of total) and the second most prevalent industry is Education and Social Services with 4,304 employees (14.6% of total).

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Table II-13
Employment by Industry –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of 2-digit NAICS codes.

In addition to understanding the industries in which the residents of Lynwood work, it is also possible to analyze the types of jobs they hold. The most prevalent occupational category in Lynwood is Production, in which 8,758 (29.8% of total) employees work. The second -most prevalent type of work is in Services, which employ 6,736 (22.9% of total) in Lynwood (Table II-14).

Table II-14
Employment by Occupation –
Lynwood vs. SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of 2-digit NAICS codes.

D. Housing Stock Characteristics
This section presents an evaluation of the characteristics of the community’s h ousing stock and helps in identifying and prioritizing needs. The factors evaluated include the number and type of housing units, tenure, vacancy, housing age and condition. A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, mobile home, or group of rooms, o ccupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters.

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Housing Type and Tenure
Lynwood’s housing stock contained approximately 15, 571 units in 2020, of which about

61.7% were single-family detached homes ( Table II-15). As seen in Table II-16, 42.6% of homes in Lynwood were owner-occupied as compared to about 52% in the SCAG region.

Table II-15
Housing by Type –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

CA DOF E-5 Population and Housing Unit Estimates
Table II-16
Housing by Tenure –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

In many places, housing tenure varies substantially based on the age of the householder.

In Lynwood, the age group where renters outnumber owners the most is 15-24. The age group where owners outnumber renters the most is 85+ (Table II-17).

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Table II-17
Housing Tenure by Age of Householder –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Table II-18 shows recent data for vacant units in Lynwood and the SCAG region. The largest categories of vacant units in Lynwood were units for rent and units designated as other.

Table II-18
Vacant Units by Type –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Housing Age and Conditions
Housing age is often an important indicator of housing condition. Housing units built prior to 1978, before stringent limits on the amount of lead in paint w ere imposed, may have interior or exterior building components coated with lead -based paint. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in a deteriorated condition. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous to children under age City Council Regular Meeting - Page 153 of 683
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six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows and doors opening and closing. In Table II-19, the SCAG region as a whole shows that many housing units were constructed in the post-1940s period. This table shows that the highest share (27.5%) of housing units in Lynwood were constructed in 1950 -1959, 86% of the housing stock in Lynwood were built prior to 1980. These findings suggest that there may be a need for maintenance and rehabilitation, including remediation of lead -based paint, for a substantial number of housing units.

Table II-19
Age of Housing Stock –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

The age of a communities housing stock can provide an indicator of overall housing conditions. The majority (86%) of Lynwood’s housing stock was built prior to 1980.

Typically housing over 30 years in age is likely to need rehabi litation work to major elements of the structure, such as roofing, siding, plumbing and electrical. As a result, a large majority of Lynwood’s housing stock is in substandard condition. According to the 2020-2025 5-Year Consolidated Plan, approximately 12,840 units are estimated to need some level of rehabilitation and/or may require replacement citywide.

E. Special Needs
Certain groups have greater difficulty in finding decent affordable housing due to special circumstances. Such circumstances may be related to one’s employment and income, family characteristics, disability, or other conditions. As a result, some Lynwood residents may experience a higher prevalence of overpayment, overcrowding, or other housing problems.

State Housing Element law defines “special needs” groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female-headed households with children, homeless people, and farm workers. This section contains a discussion of the housing needs facing each of these groups.

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Persons with Disabilities
According to recent Census estimates, the most prevalent types of disabilities for Lynwood residents were ambulatory, independent living and cognitive disabilities (see Table II-20). Housing opportunities for those with disabilities can be maximized through housing assistance programs and providing universal design features such as widened doorways, ramps, lowered countertops, single-level units and ground floor units.

Table II-20
Disabilities by Type –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

In Lynwood, the most commonly occurring disability among seniors 65 and older was an ambulatory disability, experienced by 29.3% of Lynwood ’s seniors and 22.9% of seniors in the SCAG region (Table II-21).

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Table II-21
Disabilities by Type for Seniors 65+ –
Lynwood and SCAG Region

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Developmental Disabilities
As defined by federal law, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
 Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments.
 Is manifested before the individual attains age 22;
 Is likely to continue indefinitely;
 Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: a) self -care; b) receptive and expressive l anguage; c) learning; d) mobility; e) self -direction; f) capacity for independent living; or g) economic self-sufficiency; and
 Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

The Census does not record developmental disabilities as a separate category of disability. According to the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities, an accepted estimate of the percentage of the population that can be defined as developmentally disabled is 1.5 percent. Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing envi ronment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided.

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disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a child to an appropriate level of independence as an adult.

Table II-22
Developmental Disabilities by Residence and Age–
Lynwood
CA DDS consumer count by CA ZIP, age group and residence type for the end of June 2019. Data available in 161/197 SCAG jurisd ictions.

The California Depar tment of Developmental Services (DDS) currently provides community-based services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four (4) developmental centers, and two (2) community -based f acilities. The South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) located in the City of Los Angeles and the City of South Gate (https://sclarc.org/) provides services to approximately 1,965 people with developmental disabilities in Lynwood ( Table II-22). The SCLA/RC is a private, non -profit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

There is no charge for diagnosis and assessment for eligibility. O nce eligibility is determined, most services are free regardless of age or income. There is a requirement for parents to share the cost of 24-hour out-of-home placements for children under age

18. This share depends on the parents' ability to pay. There ma y also be a co -payment requirement for other selected services.

Regional centers are required by law to provide services in the most cost-effective way possible. They must use all other resources, including generic resources, before using any regional center funds. A generic resource is a service provided by an agency that has a legal responsibility to provide services to the public and receives public funds for providing those services. Some generic agencies may include the local school district, county s ocial services department, Medi -Cal, Social Security Administration, Department of Rehabilitation and others. Other resources may include natural supports.

This is help that disabled persons may get from family, friends, or others at little or no cost.

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Elderly
Federal housing data define a household type as “elderly family” if it consists of two persons with either or both age 62 or over. Of Lynwood’s 1,439 such households, 42% earn less than 30% of the surrounding area income (compared to 24.2% in the SCA G region) and 64.9% earn less than 50% of the surrounding area income (compared to 30.9% in the SCAG region) (Table II-23). Many elderly persons are dependent on fixed incomes or have disabilities. Elderly homeowner s may be physically unable to maintain their homes or cope with living alone. The housing needs of this group can be addressed through smaller units, accessory dwelling units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate housing and housing assistance programs.

Table II-23
Elderly Households by Income and Tenure –
Lynwood

HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income.

The elderly tend to have higher rates of disabilities than younger persons do; therefore, many of the programs noted in the previous section also apply to seniors since their housing needs include both affordability and accessibility.

Large Households
Household size is an indicato r of a need for large units. Large households are defined as those with five or more members. Table II-24 illustrates the range of household sizes in Lynwood for owners, renters, and overall tenure. The most commonl y occurring household size is of four people (20.9%) and the second -most commonly occurring household is of five people (19.5%). Lynwood has a lower share of single -person households than the SCAG region overall (9.9% vs. 23.4%) and a higher share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (7.9% vs. 3.1%). This distribution indicates that the need for large units with four or more bedrooms is expected to be significantly greater than for smaller units. In addition, large families needing units wit h more bedrooms generally face higher housing costs, and as a result may benefit from several types of assistance.

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Table II-24
Household Size by Tenure –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Female-Headed Households
Of Lynwood’s 15,571 total households, 23.4% were female-headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region), 12.8% are female -headed and with children (compared to 6.6% in the SCAG region), and 2.1% are female-headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1.0% in the SCAG region) ( Table II-25). Approximately 16.6% of Lynwood’s households were experiencing poverty, compared to 7.9% of households in the SCAG region (Table II-26).

Poverty thresholds, as defined by the ACS, vary by household type. In 2018, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with an income below $13,064/year while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $25,465/year.

Table II-25
Household Type by Tenure –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

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Table II-26
Poverty Status for Female-Headed Households –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates.

Farm Workers
Farm workers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary income is from seasonal agricultural work. According to recent Census estimates, abo ut 91 Lynwood residents were employed in agricultural, forestry, or fishing and hunting, and 81 of those were employed full-time in these industries ( Table II-27). Today the City is considered fully urbanized, and no commercial agricultural operations exist within the jurisdictional boundaries.

The nearest agricultural area to Lynwood is in San Bernardino County to the east. Since there are no major agricultural operations within Lynwood and housing costs are significantly lower in the Inland Empire, there is little need for farm worker housing in the City.

Table II-27
Employment in the Agricultural Industry –
Lynwood

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates using groupings of NAICS and SOC codes.

Homeless Persons
Homelessness is a continuing problem throughout California and urban areas nationwide. A homeless count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in 2020 indicated that on any given day there are an estimated 63,706 City Council Regular Meeting - Page 160 of 683
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homeless persons in Los Angeles County. These include families that might be displaced through evictions, women and children displaced through abusive family life, persons with substance abuse problems, veterans, or persons with serious mental illness.

Lynwood is located within the Service Planning Area (SPA) 6, which had a 2020 homeless estimate of 13,012 people, of which 85 unsheltered persons were reported within Lynwood.2 The LAHSA 2020 Greater Los Angeles Home less Count in the Lynwood area identified the following details about their count on Table II-28.

On an annual basis, the City posts a Notice of Funding Availability on their website, encouraging organizations and facilities that assist homeless individuals and families to apply for CDBG funds. The City continues to support organizations that offer emergency, supportive, and transitional housing to homeless persons and families, when applications are received and funding is available. The City continues its efforts in coordinating with other governmental entities, non -profit agencies, and private organizations, in acquiring and retrofitting existing structures for use as "single room occupancy" housing facilities for homeless persons in need of emergency she lter. The City also provides information on the City website, at City Hall and in other public places to notify residents about available services and facilities.

Table II-28
Unsheltered Persons
Lynwood
Unsheltered
Persons
Total Counted
(Est.)
Percent of Total
On the Street 30 36.53%
In RVs and Campers 20.7 25.26%
In Cars 14 17%
In Makeshift Shelters 9 10.97%
In Vans 8.4 10.24%
Unsheltered 85 100%
Source: LAHSA 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion
Assisted housing at risk of conversion are those housing projects that are at risk of losing their low-income affordability restrictions within the ten-year period from 2021 to 2031.

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The City’s affordable housing proj ects are financed through a variety of funding sources, CDBG and HOME funds, which require long -term affordability controls. None of these projects are at risk of conversion to market rate before the year 2050.

According to the California Housing Partnership, there are no assisted housing units in the City at risk of conversion in the next ten years.

G. Future Growth Needs
Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is a key requirement for local governments to plan for anticipated growth. The RHNA quantifies the anticipated need for housing within each jurisdiction for the 6 th Housing Element cycle extending from July 2021 to October 2029. The SCAG generated 6 th Cycle RHNA allocation for the City is 1,558 units, as shown in Table II-29. Communities then determine how they will address this need through the process of updating the Housing Elements of their General Plans.

The Southern California Association of Governme nts (SCAG) adopted the RHNA for the 6th cycle in March 2021. The need for housing is determined by the forecasted growth in households as well as existing need due to overcrowding and overpayment. Each new household created by a child moving out of a paren t’s home or by a family moving to a community creates the need for a housing unit. The housing need for new households is then adjusted to maintain a desirable level of vacancy to promote housing choice and mobility. An adjustment is also made to account for units lost due to demolition, natural disaster, or conversion to non -housing uses. Total housing need is then distributed among four income categories based on the County’s income distribution, with adjustments to avoid an over -concentration of lower -income households in any community. More information about the RHNA process may be found on SCAG’s website at https://scag.ca.gov/rhna.

2021-2029 Lynwood Growth Needs
The total housing growth need for the City during the 2021-2029 planning period is 1,558 units. This total is distributed by income category as shown in Table II-29.

Table II-29
2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Allocation –
Lynwood
Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate
RHNA
Total
377* 139 235 807 1,558
*Per state law, half of the very-low units are assumed to be in the extremely low category Source: SCAG 3/4/2021

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It should be noted that SCAG did not identify growth needs for the extremely low-income category in the RHNA. As provided in Assembly Bill (AB) 2634 of 2006, jurisdictions may determine their extremely low-income need as one -half the need in the very -low category.

The City’s inventory of land to accommodate the RHNA allocation is discussed in Section III - Resources and Opportunities.

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H. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Introduction
To adequately meet the housing needs of all segments of the community, the Housing Plan must promote housing opportunities for all people.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583 , cities and counties are required to take deliberate action to relieve patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities.

Housing Elements are now required to include the following:
 Inclusive and Equitable Outreach : Housing Elements must make a diligent effort to equitably include all community stakeholders in the Housing Element participation process.
 Fair Housing Assessment: All Housing Elements must include an assessment of fair housing. This assessment should include an analysis of the following four fair housing issues: integration and segregation patterns and trends, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk.  Analysis of Sites Inventory: Local jurisdictions must evaluate and address how particular sites available for housing development will meet the needs of households at all income levels. The Housing Elements must analyz e and conclude whether the identified sites improve or exacerbate conditions for fair housing.  Identification of Contributing Factors: Based on findings from the previous steps, Housing Elements must identify, evaluate, and prioritize the contributing fact ors related to fair housing issues.
 Priorities, Goals, and Actions to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing ( AFFH): Local jurisdictions must adopt fair housing goals and actions that are significant, meaningful, and sufficient to overcome identified patterns of segregation and affirmatively further fair housing. The Housing Element should include metrics and milestones for evaluating progress and fair housing results.

The assessment of fair housing practices examines existing conditions and demographic patterns, concentrated areas of poverty within the City, concentrated areas of low - and median-income housing, and areas of low and high opportunity to identify segregated living patterns and replace them with integrated and balanced living patterns.

The purpose of this analysis is to replace segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns to transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity. Community amenities and access to opportunities are inherently spatial in nature and are not always readily accessible or attainable due to the different types of social, cultural, and economic barriers in our society. Ensuring that sites for housing, particularly lower -income units, are in high resource ar eas rather than concentrated in areas of high segregation and poverty requires jurisdictions to plan for housing with regards to the accessibility of various opportunities including jobs, transportation, good education, and health services.

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Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
Fair housing complaints can be used as an indicator to identify characteristics of households experiencing discrimination in housing. Pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act Government Code Section 12921 (a), the opportunity to seek, obtain, and hold housing cannot be determined by an individual’s “race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Section 51 of the Civil Code.” Fair housing issues that may arise in any jurisdiction include but are not limited to:
 housing design that makes a dwel ling unit inaccessible to an individual with a disability;
 discrimination against an individual based on race, national origin, familial status, disability, religion, sex, or other characteristics when renting or selling a housing unit; and
 disproportionate housing needs, including cost burden, overcrowding, substandard housing, and risk of displacement.

The City refers discrimination complaints to the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) and Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care Services (HOPICS) to conduct outreach related to fair housing.

The City actively refers residents to the Fair Housing Foundation and receive quarterly reports to stay informed of the types of complaints received. Table II-30 provides a summary of the complaints at the 4th quarter of each year during the previous planning period.

Table II-30
Fair Housing Foundation Complaints
TYPE OF COMPLAINT 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Mental/Physical Disability 10 2 2 4 6 2
Race/Ethnicity 2 1 2 1 1 4
Familial/Marital Status 0 0 0 0 0 0
Female-Headed Households 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gender/Sexual Orientation 1 0 0 0 0 0
FHF Resolved 213 178 211 146 116 232
Total Unduplicated 297 228 263 156 150 142
Source: Fair Housing Subrecipient Quarterly Performance Reports (SQPR), 2014-2020

According to the data, around 77.5% of complaints have been resolved by FHF by the time the annual report is sent to the city . Generally, most complaints received were in regard to rent increases, habitability, and notices. Most of the fair housing -related complaints were of mental/physical disabilities at an average of 4 complaints per year. The Fair Housing Foundation actively reached out to the Lynwood community in dif ferent ways. FHF hosted virtual and fair housing counseling workshops along with walk -in clinics in both English and Spanish. With the effects of the COVID-10, virtual participation is offered to those who are requesting services. Every year, the FHF provi des updated literature to the city and participates in presentations on an as needed basis.

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The city actively refers residents to FHF and provides information over the counter and via telephone. Informational brochures are also available at the city. The following resources are available to Lynwood residents:
 Lynwood’s Home Improvement Program : The City provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying homeowners of residential properties. A maximum of $45,000 is available per homeowner in the form of a $35,000 deferred payment loan and/or a $10,000 grant. Participating households must meet income eligibility and program requirements.

 CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program : Governor Newsom signed SB 91, establishing the CA COVID -19 Rent Relief program, which allocated $2.6 billion in federal rent assistance, which extended eviction protections to June 30, 2021. CA COVID-19 Rent Relief provided financial assistance to income-qualified renters experiencing housing instability. The program provide d rent reim bursement to landlords for unpaid rent accrued between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021. Landlords were eligible to receive 80% of unpaid rent as long as they agreed to waive the remaining 20% of unpaid rent.

Qualified renters whose landlords didn’t participate in the program could still receive 25% of unpaid rent accrued between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021.

 Interim Housing Operations: HOPICS provides 24-hour onsite staff to provide safe and clean places for more than 2,000 people who are homeless to temporarily live. HOPICS includes Site -Based Crisis Housing ; Bridge Housing and Enhanced Bridge Housing; Motels; Safe Parking; Safe Landing; and Recovery Bridge Housing. In addition, HOPICS offers Pet Support, Ongoing Case Management Support, Linkages to Healthcare (physical, mental, and substance use disorder support), and Transportation Support (TAP Cards) if available.

 Eviction Prevention: HOPICS also provides relief and support to eligible individuals and families who are at imminent risk of becoming unstably housed through triage and basic needs support, assessment of imminent risk, problem -solving services, connection to legal support, financial assistance for rental and utility arrears, future rent payments, and relocation support.

 Payee Services: Provides support and management of SSI benefits, cash disbursement, and bill payment for people who are not able to independently take care of their own financial business, which includes triage and basic needs support, giving clients’ money as requested, payment of rent, and other living expenses, ongoing case management support, and independent living support.

 Back Office Operations: Back Office Operations can assist with security deposit and move-in assistance; ongoing rapid re -housing monthly rent pay ments and landlord relations; unit inspections for new eviction prevention cases and rapid re -housing placements; and subcontractor relations and payments.

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Outreach
As discussed in Appendix C, the City conducted an extensive public outreach program during the Housing Element update in an effort to include all segments of the community. Each meeting or event was publicized on the City’s website and meeting notices were also sent to persons and organizations with expertise in affordable housing and supportive services. Interested parties had the opportunity to interact with City staff throughout the Housing Element update process and provide direct feedback regarding fair housing issues. Information was made available in both English and Spanish. The City also created a dedicated web page for the Housing Element update (http://lynwood.ca.us/development_compliance_enforcement_services/2021-2029-housing- element-resources/).

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1. Integration and Segregation
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) as areas that have a non-White population of 50 percent or more with 40 percent or more of the population in poverty, or a poverty rate that is greater than three times the average poverty rate in the area. The following compares data between the City of Lynwood and the whole Los Angeles Region in 2018. The data consistently shows Lynwood as racially segregated with an overwhelming majority as Hispanic. The majority of south Los Angeles is 61% or more non-white communities compared to northern Los Angeles.

Figures II-3 and II-4 further break down the demographics by depicting the same areas of Los Angeles with sizeable to predominating gaps of Hispanic prevalence. Figure II -4 shows that Lynwood has a sizeable gap of 10% to 50%. Furthermore, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Acti on Plan (AI ) from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 202 5 found that Lynwood was one of 10 California cities with the least diverse neighborhoods.

In addition, DataUSA statistics indicated that 76.3% of Lynwood residents are United States citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%.

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Figure II-1
Racial Demographics (2018)
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Racial Demographics (2018)
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Predominant Population – Hispanic Majority
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Predominant Population – Hispanic Majority
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Poverty Status By Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Poverty Status by Census Tract 2015-2019
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Disability
Housing opportunities for disabled persons are impeded by practices in both the private and public sectors. For instance, "denied reasonable modification/accommodation" is often cited as an alleged act in housing discrimination complaints. Additionally, apartment rental ads often state, "no pets allowed," even though disabled persons may have service or companion animals. In the public sector, housing opportunities can be impeded because a community has not adopted a reasonable accommodation procedure, or if adopted, has not made the procedure widely known in the community.

The AI identifies disability as the bases for approximately 67% of all housing discrimination complaints filed with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) for Lynwood and the FHF data averages 4-5 complaints relative to other complaints. The population of disabled persons within Lynwood ( Figure II-8) averages around less than 10% throughout, with a higher percentage (10-20%) to the northwest of the City. The regional data ( Figure II-7) seem to be fairly evenly distributed and average 20% or less of the population as disabled.

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Figure II-7
Population with a Disability by Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region

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Population with a Disability by Census Tract (2015-2019) City of Lynwood

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Familial Status
Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is biologically related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households. Families with children may face housing discrimination by landlords who fear that children will cause property damage. Some landlords may have cultural biases against children of the opposite sex sharing a bedroom. Differential treatments such as limiting the number of children in a complex or confining children to a specific location are also fair housing concerns. The majority of Lynwood’s population has 40 - 80% of the population with children with married parents, according to Figure II-10.

Single-parent households are also protected by fair housing law s. Female -headed households with children require special consideration and assistance because of their greater need for affordable housing and accessible daycare, health care, and other supportive services. Figure II-12 depicts a stark difference with 40% or less of the population in female-headed households, while higher concentrations of female-headed households are seen in cities and tracts closer to Inglewood, Westmont, and Los Angeles.

Per Figure II-14, 20-40% of Lynwood’s whole population are 18 and older and living with a spouse, which is comparable to most of South Los Angeles County.

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Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region

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Percent of Children in Married – Couple Households (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood

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Percent of Children in Female Householder, No Spouse/Partner Present Households Los Angeles Region

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Percent of Children in Female Householder, No Spouse/ Partner Present Households City of Lynwood

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Figure II-13
Percent of Population 18 years and Over in Households Living with Spouse (ACS, 2015-2019) Los Angeles Region

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Figure II-14
Percent of Population 18 years and Over in Households Living with Spouse (ACS, 2015-2019) City of Lynwood

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Income
The 2015-2019 American Community Survey (ACS) revealed that a quarter of the population is below the poverty line. The areas with higher concentrations of poverty (at 20 -30%) are along the northeastern portion of the Long Beach Freeway, and the southwest corner and central area above the Century freeway. According to the Lynwood Zoning Map (Figure II-15), these areas are predominately multi -family housing. In addition, smaller concentrations of areas with 10% or fewer of residents living below the poverty line are located north of Lynwood High School and south central below the Century Freeway. All other areas within the City range from 10 to 20%.

Compared to the whole region, higher poverty statuses are concentrated along south Los Angeles County, to the left of the Interstate -710 freeway. Lynwood falls under a moderate - income level throughout.

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Figure II-15
Zoning Map (Nov 2005)
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Poverty Status by Census Tract (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Poverty Status by Census Tract 2015-2019
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Figure II-18
Median Income (ACS, 2015-2019)
Los Angeles Region
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Figure II-19
Median Income (ACS, 2015-2019)
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2. Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
In an effort to identify racially/ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has identified census tracts with a majority non -White population (greater than 50 percent) and has a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metro/micro area, whichever threshold is lower.

According to Figure II -21, a small portion north central of the City is Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) within the City. Long Beach Boulevard borders the area to the west, East Imperial Highway to the south, Otis Street to the east, and upwards to city boundaries. Areas of High Segregation and Poverty outline this same area along with the southwest portion of the City, as shown in Figure II-23.

Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence
Racially/ethnically concentrated areas of Affluence (RCAAs) are identified as neighborhoods in which there are both high concentrations of non -Hispanic White households and high household income rates. According to HUD's policy report, “Whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States, and in the same way, neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of people of color; conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, White communities.” In comparison to Los Angeles ( Figures II-20 and II-22), the same concentrations of high poverty and segregation west of the I -710 freeway are also identified as R/ECAP. A similar trend of impoverished Hispanic demographics shows that these concentrated areas of high segregation and poverty tend to experience more discrimination than those of higher diversity. In order to bring more diversity and remove concentrations of poverty or segregation is to develop and diversify these areas within the city. Since neigh boring cities to the north and west of the city have higher concentrations of poverty (Los Angeles, Compton, Inglewood), the bordering cities seem to influence the surrounding areas and require more development and need for diversity.

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Concentrated Areas of Poverty (HUD, 2009-2013)
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Concentrated Areas of Poverty (HUD, 2009-2013)
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TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty (2021)
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TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty (2021)
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3. Access to opportunity
An area’s access to opportunity is defined by HUD as its potential to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families, particularly in terms of long-term outcomes for children. The Department of Hous ing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) analyzed poverty rates, school proficiency, unemployment rates, jobs proximity, transit metrics, and CalEnviroScreen

3.0 Scores to assess access to opportunity th roughout Lynwood. The following maps depict the results of this analysis, beginning with a composite result that is then broken down further into educational, economic, and environmental opportunity.

Composites
Figure II-25 indicates a majority of low resource areas with pockets of high segregation and poverty tracts south, west, and north of the city. Moderate resources are found in the north section between Abbot Road and Tweedy Boulevard and near Lynwood High School where higher income areas are locate d (as discovered in Figure II-19). In comparison to the Los Angeles County region, the areas with the most density, segregation, and disparities are low to moderate resources and have highest segregation.

Educational Score
Many of the Census tracts in the city have a low Educational Opportunity Score. The areas of lower educational opportunity, as seen in Figure II-27, border Compton, Willowbrook, and Watts to the west, which is predominately zoned for industrial use. The rest of the city is still in the lower quadrille of less positive educational outcomes scored at 0.25 - 0.50. This data indicates that access to proficient school opportunities in the city is not available.

Economic Score
In the context of Economic Score ( Figure II -29), the city has fewe r positive economic outcomes. Areas with slightly higher economic scores are found to the northeast by Lynwood High School and west, bordering Willowbrook, Watts (unincorporated), and Graham (unincorporated). These same areas to the west are predominately zoned for manufacturing.

Just as the other trends have shown, areas along the I -105 freeway and west of the I -710 freeways have lower scores than the rest of the region.

CalEnviroScreen 4.0
The TCAC and HCD measure Environmental Opportunity using the exposure, pollution burden, and environmental effect indicators in the CalEnviroScreen assessment tool.

CalEnviroScreen uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic information to produce scores for every census tract in the state, and areas with a high score are one that experiences a much higher pollution burden than areas with low scores. As seen in Figure II-31, areas with more favorable environmental outcomes are located in the tract to the north between Tweedy Boulevard and East Imperial Highway. Tracts with scores between 0.50-0.75 are centralized bordering the most positive environmental tract, including Lynwood High School and Lynwood Park. One other tract between the I-105 freeway and McMillan Street as the rest of the city falls at the 0.50 score or less. The more positive outcomes could be the amount of residential housing around the area and the proximity to a park or open space. The City Council Regular Meeting - Page 196 of 683
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proximity to the freeway and major corridors could also be a factor in the city's environmental quality.

Transportation
Major transit stops are available along many major corridors within the city. Atlantic Avenue runs north and south, N Long Beach Boulevard runs north and south, and Mona Boulevard runs north and south. The Metrolink Blue line is located to the west of the City along Willowbrook Avenue, and C Line runs from Redondo Beach to Norwalk. The members of the protected class can be found within these areas. As public transportation is included in those areas, the City has not identified this as a constraint. The goal is to develop more housing closer to transit stations and make it easier and more appealing to commuters. In addition, Los Angeles Metro implemented a Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program, which provides transportation assistance to qualifying low -income individuals in Los Angeles County and has several packages for those dependent on public transportation. LA Metro provides discounts from $1.75 to $0.75 for Seniors and $0.35 for disabled individuals. Therefore, the cost for combined housing and tra nsportation does not impact negatively impact protected groups.

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Figure II-24
TCAC Opportunity Areas – Composite (2021)
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Figure II-25
TCAC Opportunity Areas – Composite (2021)
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Figure II-26
TCAC Opportunity Areas - Educational Opportunity (2021) Los Angeles Region

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TCAC Opportunity Areas - Educational Opportunity (2021) City of Lynwood

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TCAC Opportunity Areas – Economic Score (2021)
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Figure II-29
TCAC Opportunity Areas – Economic Score (2021)
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Figure II-30
TCAC Opportunity Areas – Environmental Score (2021)
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Figure II-31
TCAC Opportunity Areas – Environmental Score (2021)
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Proximity to Jobs
The jobs proximity index assesses the accessibility of a residential neighborhood to all job locations within a Core -Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Larger employment centers are weighted more heavily, and locations are inversely weighted by labor supply (or competition).

The entire City received scores within the lowest quintile, indicating that the City is of the furthest proximity to jobs (Figure II-32). Most of the City is currently zoned for single -family use, with some areas of multi -family use, both of which would not allow for job creation through the addition of commercial or office space. While there are some strips of commercial use along Long Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Atlantic Avenue, these areas are dominated by low-density retail development, which does not produce a significant number of jobs compared to the population of Lynwood and the greater Los Angeles area. There are some manufacturing zones on the far east and far west sides of the City, though this is still minimal in comparison to the amount of manufacturing businesses found in neighboring regions.

In addition, DataUSA records indicated that 75.2% of Lynwood commuters drove alone, 14.3% carpooled, and 5.08% used public transportation to go to work. The average commute time is

31.3 minutes, with 3.2% of the workforce in Lynwood having commute times in excess of 90 minutes.

In comparison to the whole Los Angeles region (Figure II-33), Lynwood is relatively distant from jobs concentrated in south Los Angeles to Lakewood. The majority of large manufacturing/ industrial jobs are concentrated in specific areas closer to Torrance and Carson, ports in Long Beach, and greater Los Angeles. Developing housing along the I -105 freeway and transit areas will allow commuters better access and provide convenience, making public transit more appealing.

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Jobs Proximity Index (HUD, 2014-2017)
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Jobs Proximity Index (HUD, 2014-2017)
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4. Disproportionate Housing Needs
Disproportionate housing needs are defined in the AFFH Rule Guidebook as conditions in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing needs, as compared to members of other groups or the total population.

Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden
This portion of the analysis focuses on an overpayment, or households experiencing a housing cost burden, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs and utilities. The data for this analysis was obtained from the American Community Survey (ACS), which is conducted in 5 -year increments of surveyors that pay 30% or more of their household income. The figures on the following pages illustrate where households in Lynwood are cost-burdened, using the results from 2015-2019 ACS, looking at both renters and homeowners.

In 2010-2014 (Figure II-35), the City faced higher instances of overpayment by renters than in 2015-2019 (Figure II-36). During the former years, the majority of households in most census tracts were cost-burdened, except for a region in the northwest, where only half were cost- burdened. However, in 2015-2019, while that particular region increased its share of housing overpayment to 60 -80%, much of the middle to southern tracts of the City decreased their share of overpayment to 40-60%.

Similarly, most of the City's homeowners struggled more with overpayment during 2010-2014 at 60-80% of homeowners faced housing cost burdens. While the eastern portion of the City experienced lower overpayment rates, in the mid -western region, below Imperial Highway and above Cedar Avenue, most homeowners were cost -burdened. From 2015 -2019, homeowners faced a more favorable housing market, and the majority of the City fell within the 40-60% cost-burdened range. In contrast, a few areas in the north and southeast were 60-80% cost-burdened. In the northwest portion of the City, which consists of higher income, just 20-40% were overpaying for housing costs.

In comparison to renters and homeowner overpaymen t data in the Los Angeles region (Figures II -34 and II-37), renters suffer a significant overpayment, with a majority of the overpayment being within south Los Angeles and west of the I-710 freeway.

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Figure II-34
Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2010-2014)
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Overpayment by Renters (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2010-2014)
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Overpayment by Homeowners (ACS, 2015-2019)
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Overcrowding
Overcrowding is a housing issue to be monitored as it can have long -lasting consequences on inhabitants and the built environment. Common issues associated with overcrowding include but are not limited to the overburdening of neighborhood infrastructures such as public transportation, ecological pollution, increased deman d on community resources, effects on psychological and mental health, and crime.

Overcrowding of residential units, which house more than one and a half persons per room, can be a potential indicator that households are experiencing economic hardship and struggling to afford a home. According to the American Community Survey of 2015 -2019 (Figure II-40), overcrowding was more prevalent among renters than owner-occupied units.

Approximately 40.9% of the City’s renter-occupied households were overcrowded compared to 24.5% of owner -occupied households. The incidence of overcrowding in Lynwood was substantially higher than is typical for the SCAG region. Overcrowding leads to substandard housing and the risk of displacement as rising costs have become an increasingly important housing issue. Tracts identified in Figure II-41 show that the vast majority of the Lynwood population is vulnerable and at risk of being displaced.

While the amount of overcrowding has gone down in the last demi-decade (20.1% to 14%), the amount of severe overcrowding has risen from an estimated 9.9% to approximate ly 12.6%.

Currently, in Los Angeles County, the estimated amount of overcrowding is 6.5%, while severe overcrowding is at 4.6%.

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Overcrowded Households (CHHS)
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Overcrowded Households (CHHS, 2015-2019)
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Severely Overcrowded Households (CHHS)
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Severely Overcrowded Households (CHHS)
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Substandard Housing
Figures II-44 and II-45 show the percentage of all households with any of the four severe housing problems, including lacking a complete kitchen, lacking complete plumbing, severely overcrowded, or severely cost -burdened. Los Angeles is primarily in the 40 -20 percentile, while areas primarily south of Los Angeles and west of the I -710 freeway (including Huntington Park, South Gate, Ly nwood, Compton) are in the higher range of 60 -40 percent.

Lynwood has 46.98% of their housing with severe housing problems.

The age of a community’s housing stock can provide an indicator of overall housing conditions. Typically, housing over 30 years of age is likely to need rehabilitation work to major structural elements, such as roofing, siding, plumbing, and electrical systems. As 86% of the housing stock was built in the 1980s or earlier with the highest percentile of 27.5% of the houses constructed from 1950-1959, the City has an identified need to rehabilitate the current housing stock by providing funding for families in need of financial assistance. The most significant contributors to substandard housing are the City’s aging housing stock, household overcrowding, and absentee landlords.

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Households with Severe Housing Problems
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Households with Severe Housing Problems
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Homelessness
The most significant problem for homeless individuals or those at-risk of becoming homeless is the lack of affordable rental housing. Decreases in available funding have compounded this problem through Section 8, HOME funds, and the loss of Redevelopment Housing funds. For chronically homeless persons and transitional age youth, there is an insufficient inventory of transitional housing and permanent housing with supportive services designed to meet the specific needs of these populations, who often struggle with physical and mental health problems in addition to substance abuse issues.

Data from the Urban Displacement Project from the University of Berkley (Figures II-46 and II-47) examined which neighborh oods have the most households with the highest risk of displacement, eviction, and long -term poverty. Most of Lynwood has been identified as a sensitive community except for the northern tract with Lynwood High School and the southern tract of the I-105 freeway between Long Beach Boulevard and Thorson Avenue. The same areas have been identified as areas with the best environmental scores and typically better income levels. The rest of the city, as previously identified, are typically within high segregation and poverty within the city. As the city cannot control housing and renting prices, the city will provide as much information from Fair Housing Foundation as possible and provide residential funding opportunities to avoid displacement of current residents.

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Sensitive Communities (UCB, Urban Displacement Project) Los Angeles Region

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Social Vulnerability Displacement
Figures II-49 and II-50 provide graphics that determine the social vulnerability as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Social vulnerability refers to the potential adverse effects on communities caused by external stresses on human health. Such stresses include natural or human-caused disasters or disease outbreaks, such as COVID -

19. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. The Los Angeles region depicts higher vulnerability in south Los Angeles, primarily inland from Los Angeles to Long Beach. A closer look at Lynwood’s data shows that the highest vulnerable tracts are located to the north of the Century freeway between Long Be ach Boulevard and Bullis Road to the east and southwest tracts of the city. Other stressors to the community may be due to the emissions from the proximity to the major freeways. Due to the cost of renting and housing within these areas as identified in th e previous sections, the probability of displacement may cause health impacts such as stress and depression, which correlates to children’s health impacts of overwhelmed households.

Disaster-Driven Displacement

The geologic and climate forces that have helped shape California’s natural beauty also make the state susceptible to environmental disasters and their ensuing potential for displacement. California’s recent history has shown that environmental disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and floods can be significant causes of displacement and that climate change is accelerating the risk from such disaster events. The risk of climate disaster can also pressure lower-income communities as higher income people seek to relocate to safer locations.

Figure II-48 – Fault Activity Map of California, CGS
According to data from the Fault Activity
Map of California (Figure II-48), Lynwood
is approximately 2.5 miles from the
nearest fault line and flood areas.

Figure II -52 indicate that Special Flood
Hazard Areas are located primarily east
of the I -710 freeway and primarily found
along Lynwood's east and southernmost
areas. Although the annual chance of
flood hazards are particularly low, the
prices and requirements for construction in flood zones become an additional cost burden for homeowners within these zones. Although the city cannot control building and safety requirements and insurance costs, the city has identified these areas in the drafted Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (Lynwood, December 2020) and shall be mitigated and regulated accordinly.

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Figure II-49
Social Vulnerability Index (CDC, 2018)
Los Angeles Region

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Figure II-50
Social Vulnerability Index (CDC, 2018)
City of Lynwood

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Figure II-51
Special Flood Hazard Areas (2020)
Los Angeles Region

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Figure II-52
Special Flood Hazard Areas (2020)
City of Lynwood

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Site Inventory
The greatest potential for future residential development in Lynwood is located along Long Beach Boulevard, as part of the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan. Much of the city is already built out, but the Specific Plan allows existing residential and commercial areas to be converted to mixed-use developments, creating additional opportunities for new housing. In total, 1558 new housing units were required by RHNA, though this sites inventor y identified 2628 potential sites. These sites were also distributed by income group, from very low to above moderate, and allocated as seen in Figure II-53. The low- and very low-income sites all fall within the mixed -use areas of the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan, and are distributed alongside moderate and above moderate units, to avoid heavy concentrations of low-income developments. Proximity to transit (metro line and bus stops) was an important factor in determining where to place low -income hous ing, as was access to other public and community resources, such as grocery stores, hospitals and medical clinics, schools, parks, and churches. Areas with greater opportunity for jobs (retail, commercial, and mixed -use areas) were also prioritized for low -income developments. Areas within existing concentrations of poverty, such as in the northern region of the city, were allocated little to no new low-income developments, with the goal of preventing further exacerbation of current conditions.

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Figure II-53
Site Inventory – Income Designation

Integration and Segregation: Race and Income
Lynwood is dominated by non-white populations, and diversity has continued to decrease since 2010. All sites within the sit es inventory are located within areas of high minority concentrations, which is reflective of the City’s current demographics. New residential development is primarily designated in areas of current mid- to low-income status, though very low-income areas in the north and southwest were not allocated any additional low- income units.

Income and Segregation: Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence
The Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan falls largely outside of areas of racially concentrated poverty, apart from a small area in the north, where mostly above moderate housing was placed, so new residential development would not exacerbate current conditions. While there is a pocket of high -income households in the northeast region of the city, there is no new residential development planned, either high- or low-income, so current conditions would not be intensified.

Access to Opportunity
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Long Beach Boulevard. Converting much of this space to mixed-use development, as is in line with the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan, would bring new investment and opportunity to the area. Regions of poverty and high segregation along Long Beach Boulevard would be served by this plan, but access decreases with distance. No new sites were identified for residential development in many of these low resource and poverty areas outsides of the Long Beach Boulevard region.

In addition, Long Beach Boulevard is within low resou rce communities ( Figure II -25, Composites). The City has already implemented its Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (HMP, 2020) and Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP, 2020) to address any lack of utilities.

Disproportionate Housing Needs
Additional low-income and very low-income housing units were identified for areas along Long Beach Boulevard, which would decrease the proportion of renters and homeowners that are cost-burdened.

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Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors, and Priorities, Goals, and Actions

Fair housing issues in Lynwood are primarily related to small, concentrated areas of poverty within areas of high diversity. Contributing factors to the City’s fair housing issues include:
1) assist persons with disabilities are most likely to be affected by fair housing issues as they reportedly experience more housing discrimination than other groups; 2) cost-burdened rental and housing prices; and
3) overcrowding and substandard housing, causing vulnerabilities in housing The City is taking several actions to address contributing factors to fair housing issues and affirmatively further fair housing throughout the City.

Contributing Factors
The City of Lynwood is primarily built out and congested with parking and multifamily units in many areas of the city. The concentrations of overcrowded neighborhoods within Lynwood cause negative connotations to housing and constant parking issues within the community.

The conditions are only exacerbated with the development of Accessory Dwelling Units, which has been increasi ng quickly in the city. The City has chosen the locations in the Site Inventory to ensure access to freeways and public transportation. To facilitate the development of a variety of housing types (including ADUs) and affirmatively further fair housing in t erms of affordability , the City offers development incentives including, but not limited to:
1) Regulatory concessions/waivers,
2) Fee waivers/financial assistance,
3) Streamlined entitlement review/approvals,
4) Technical assistance for financing/funding of development projects.

Assistance is prioritized for developments that provide units for special needs groups, which include large households, the elderly, the disabled and developmentally disabled, and extremely low-income residents. As freeways and major corridors are an essential catalyst for development, the city will promote these locations to developers and diligently propose applicants of new development to participate in outreach to the community to address any concerns.

Priorities, Goals, and Actions
Fair Housing Foundation and Special Needs Housing
Individuals classified as special needs tend to have the most difficulty obtaining resources or the inclination that help is readily available. As Lynwood is also predominately Hispanic, the City will provide bi-lingual flyers and continue to address fair housing by continuously funding the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) and reviewing reports from FHF to monitor the number of cases pertaining to disabilities. A vital key to assisting those with disabilities obtain housing in the City is to advertise Programs 19 and 12 regarding awareness of the Fair Housing City Council Regular Meeting - Page 235 of 683
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Foundation programs and update the Special Needs Housing programs to assist with the development of transitional/supportive housing, group care, and reasonable accommodation.

Program 9, Housing Choice Vouchers, will also assist those who require rental assistance.

To affirmatively further housing, The City will also implement Housing Choice Vouchers for ADUs and low- to moderate-income ADU development to ensure affordability in the city. A tracking sheet will be implemented to keep track of the proposed income levels of each ADU.

Cost-Burden Rental and Housing
As indicated in the AFFH analysis, many residents within the city of Lynwood are using upwards of 50% of their income to pay for their rent or mortgage, particularly persons with special needs. As the development of ADUs have been the most highly demanded development within the city, staff will encourage the use of Housing Choice Vouchers and incentivize low- to moderate -income ADUs by allowing streamlined processing, reduced development standards, and other incentives as ADU implementation continues. The City will request the proposed rental price with each ADU to keep track of the affordability of ADUs to e nsure effectiveness.

Overcrowding
Overcrowding is closely related to household income, cost of housing and development standards to assist with developing multiple-family housing. There are several programs that have been tailored to affirmatively further housing in regards with overcrowding, including:
 Program 1, Code Enforcement & Housing Rehabilitation
 Program 5, Housing Opportunity Sites
 Program 7, Incentives for Large Multi-Family Housing Units,  Program 8, Accessory Dwelling Units
 Program 9, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), and
 Program 15, Residential Density Bonus Ordinance
These programs assist with the development of multi -family units and provide incentives, partnerships, and assistance to alleviate overcrowding. The City will prioritize Program 1 to provide more funding to Housing Rehabilitation as funding becomes available. In addition, Program 8 creates more flexible opportunities for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction and incentives for lower - to moderate-income housing. The City will promote ADUs and find ways to create a more streamlined process for developers and homeowners during this Housing Element planning period. Programs 7 and 15 will incentivize multifamily housing and obligate developers to opt for affordable housing with deed-restrictions. These programs will tie in with Program 5 to potentially replace any housing projects at -risk of conversion with new projects.

The City is dedicated to eliminating discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for everyone. As such, the City strives to make a significant impact in affirmatively furthering fair housing and eliminating impediments to fair housing choice by offering housing programs without impediments based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The City will continue to increase the awareness of the availability and benefits of City programs regarding housing choice and housing assistance through social media platforms targeted towards the community. This information is distributed to the community in a number of ways, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the local City newsletter (Lynwood 'N Perspective), City Council Regular Meeting - Page 236 of 683
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and on the City's website. This continues to prove to be a positive impact on the community by ensuring that residents are aware of the different services provided by the City.

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III. RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
A variety of resources are available for the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing in the City. This section provides a description of the land resources and adequate sites to address the City’s regional housing need allocation and discusses the financial and administrative resources available to support the provision of affordable hou sing. Additionally, opportunities for energy conservation that can lower utility costs and increase housing affordability are addressed.

A. Land Resources
Section 65583(a)(3) of the Government Code requires Housing Elements to include an “inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites.” A detailed analysis of vacant land and potential red evelopment opportunities is provided in Appendix B, Table B-1, which shows that the City’s land inventory, including projects approved and the potential development of vacant and underutilized parcels, is sufficient to accommodate the RHNA for this planning period in all income categories.

A discussion of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future development is contained in Section IV. B Non-Governmental Constraints. There are currently no known service limitations that would preclude the level of development described in the RHNA, although developers will be required to pay fees or construct public improvements prior to or concurrent with development.

B. Financial and Administrative Resources
Federal and State Resources
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Federal funding for housing programs is available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Lynwood participates in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and receives its allocation of CDBG funds through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). The CDBG program is very flexible in that the funds can be used for a wide range of activities. The eligible activities include, but are not limited to, acquisition and/or disposition of real property, public facilities, and improvements, relocation, rehabilitation and construction of housing, homeownership assistance, and clearance activities.

The City’s CDBG allocation for the FY 2020-21 Program Year was $1,133,803.

Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)
Provides grants to states and units of general local government to implement local housing strategies designed to increase homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for low- and very low-income Americans. Participating jurisdictions may use HOME funds for a variety of housing activities, according to local housing needs.

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Eligible uses of funds include tenant -based rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, assistance to homebuyers, and new construction of housing. HOME funding may also be used for site acquisition, site improvements, demolition, relocation, and other necessary and reasonable activities related to the development of non-luxury housing. Funds may not be used for public housing development, public housing operating costs, or for Section 8 tenant -based assistance, nor may they be used to provide non -federal matching contributions for other federal programs, for operating subsidies for rental housing, or for activities under the Low-Income Housing Preservation Act.

The City’s CDBG allocation for the FY 2020-21 Program Year was $561,055.

The City has been implementing the following housing -related programs with the provided CDBG and HOME funds:
a. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Lead/Asbestos Testing and Remediation
Lynwood offers grants for lead/asbestos for testing and remediation to units constructed prior to 1978. This program will provide funding to assist low - to moderate-income households in maintaining a safe and decent living environment.

b. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - Emergency Grants and Grants Emergency grants may be granted to homeowners who meet the low - to moderate-income criteria for repairs related to interior and exterior code deficiencies and general home improvements.

c. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - HOME Loans
Lynwood also provides funds for the City's low interest (0%) deferred payment loan (maximum loan amount $70,000) to homeowners who meet the low- to moderate- income criteria and need financial assistance to make repairs and improvements.

d. Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care Services (HOPICS) Lynwood provides funding to HOPICS, a resource center to assist the homeless or those at-risk of homelessness. HOPICS provides a full range of social services for clients, which includes providing temporary housing.

e. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
Lynwood provides funds for the production of affordable housing units using the 15% CHDO set-aside funding as required under the HOME program.

f. Down Payment Assistance Program
Lynwood provides funds for first -time homebuyers through the City's Down Payment Assistance Program. The amount of the loan will vary depending on the value of the house to be purchased to assist the homebuyer in achieving a 25% down payment.

The maximum allowable loan will be $95,000.

g. Fair Housing Services
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Lynwood provides funding for the Fair Housing Foundation to prepare and administer a Fair Housing Counseling Program providing information, counseling, dispute resolution, mediation, and investiga tive services at no cost to landlords, tenants, and prospective renters. Guidance is offered on topics such as housing discrimination, rental laws, and eviction procedures.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, HUD made additional CDBG funding available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to better serve communities. Cities were required to submit a Substantial Amendment 3 to their approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2019 -2020 Annual Action Plan to ensure compliance with HUD regulations to receive these funds. Lynwood received $666,979 in the first round of funding and subsequently received $604,949 in the second round of CARES Act funding. With approval from City Council, Lynwood allocated $683,960 to fund the Housing and Utility Assistance Program to assist low - to moderate -income residents.
a. Housing and Utility Assistance Program
This program offers a one-time per household grant for low- to moderate-income households whose family members lost their jobs or were temporarily furloughed due to the COVID-19 crisis. Through this program, the funding of up to $9,000 or a maximum of six (6) months, whichever is less, to assist tenants with rental/utility payments and up to $12,000 or a maximum of six (6) months, whichever is less, to assist homeowners who own and occupy their single -family detached home with mortgage/utility payment will be made available. The program payments will be paid directly to the provider of such services on behalf of the low - to moderate- income household. It was estimated that approximately 65 low - to moderate - income households would benefit from this activity.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation provides a permanent source of funding to cities and counties to help meet the unmet need for affordable housing and increase the supply of affordable housing units. The City has been awarded an estimated $3,788,322 in funds4. Funding for PLHA is granted over a five -year period (2019-2023) based on a formula prescribed under federal law for CDBG program. The PLHA is generated through a fee on real estate transactions, which may fluctuate from year to year. According to HCD, the City will receive first-year funds (2019) of $631,387.

SB 2 Planning Grants Program
The SB 2 Planning Grants Program provides one-time funding and technical assistance to all eligible local governments in California to adopt and implement plans and process improvements that streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing prod uction.

Lynwood was awarded $310,000 in 2019 to assist with the comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan and Zoning Code. One of the goals for updating both documents is to

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provide a significant positive effect on accelerating housing production th rough timing, cost, approval certainty, entitlement streamlining, feasibility, and impact on housing supply and choices. It is the intent of staff to ensure all allowed use provisions, development standards, and permit procedures reflect best practices an d comply with federal and state laws for a wide range of housing types, mixed -use development, and development in transit-priority areas.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grants
The LEAP Grant program offers one-time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents and implement process improvements that will facilitate the acceleration of housing production. Lynwood was awarded $300,000 in 2020 for projects that assist in the preparation and adoption of planning documents and proc ess improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessments (RHNA).

Homekey
The Homekey program provides grants to local entities to acquire and rehabilitate a variety of housing types — such as hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings, and residential care facilities — in order to serve people experiencing homelessness or who are also at risk of serious illness from COVID -19. Although Lynwood did not receive grant funding for 2021, the City will continue to monitor for future funding opportunities, as the City is interested in applying for these funds to assist in acquiring buildings suitable for emergency housing.

Local Housing Trust Fund Program (LHTF)
The City is interested in applying for grant funding through the Local Trust Fund Program (LHTF). Affordable Housing Innovation’s LHTF lends money for the construction of rental housing projects with units restricted for at least 55 years to households earning less than 60 percent of area median income. In addition, state funds match local housing trust funds as down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers.

City-Supported Financial Programs:
 CalHFA FHA Loan Program – California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) provides fixed-rate Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages in Federally Designated Targeted Areas.
 CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program – CalHFA provides below -market loans to first-time homebuyers of up to 3.5% of the sales price. The program operates through participating lenders who originate loans for CalHFA. Funds available upon request to qualified borrowers.
 CalPLUS FHA Program – FHA-insured first mortgage with a slightly higher 30-year fixed interest rate than our standard FHA program and is combined with the CalHFA Zero Interest Program (ZIP) for closing costs.
 CalHFA Veterans Affairs Program – Veterans Affairs (VA)-insured loans feature a CalHFA fixed interest rate first mortgage. This loan is a 30 -year fixed interest rate first mortgage.

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County Resources
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
The City cooperates with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), which administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Section 8 program provides rental assistance to low -income persons in need o f affordable housing. There are two (2) types of subsidies under Section 8: certificates and vouchers. A certificate pays the difference between the fair market rent and 30% of the tenant’s monthly income, while a voucher allows a tenant to choose housing that may cost above the fair market figure, with the tenant paying the extra cost. The voucher also allows the tenant to rent a unit below the fair market rent figure, with the tenant keeping the savings.

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC)
The MCC Program offers qualified first-time homebuyers a federal income tax credit. The federal credit can reduce potential federal income tax liability, creating additional net spendable income for qualified first -time homebuyers to use toward their monthly mortgage payment. This MCC Program enables qualified first -time homebuyers to convert a portion of their annual mortgage interest into a direct dollar -for-dollar tax credit on their U.S. individual income tax returns. The qualified homebuyer is awarded a tax credit of up to 20% of the annual interest paid on the mortgage loan. The remaining 80% of the mortgage interest will continue to qualify as an itemized tax deduction.

Local/Private Resources
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program was created by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to provide an alternate method of funding low-and moderate-income housing. Each state receives a tax credit, based upon population, toward funding housing that meets program guidelines. The tax credits are then used to leverage private capital into new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Limitations on projects funded under the Tax Credit programs include minimum requirements that a certain percentage of units remain rent-restricted, based upon median income, for a term of 15 years.

City-Supported Financial Programs:
 Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) 5 – The Federal National Mortgage Association, known as "Fannie Mae," offers affordable housing through programs such as down payment and closing cost assistance and the purchase or securitization of several types of shared equity mortgages.  National Housing Trust (NHT) – Predevelopment Loans funded through the National Housing Trust provides loans offered to assist affordable housing developers to cover predevelopment costs such as, but not limited to, feasibility analyses and

5 https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/originating-underwriting/mortgage-products

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preparation of loan applications, and to cover costs of preparing projects for syndication.
 Local banks – Thanks to the Community Re investment Act of 1977, commercial banks are required to "meet the credit needs" of all the areas from which they draw deposits. They usually do this through below-market loans to both developers and qualified low -income homebuyers and grants to community development nonprofits. Many banks have set up a separate community development division and partner with local organizations that provide services like homeownership counseling to their borrowers. Larger banks often have a separate foundation to handle the grants.

C. Energy Conservation Opportunities
The City was awarded the Institute for Local Government 2018 Beacon Spotlight Platinum Award for Sustainability to address climate change, promote energy efficiency, and create more sustainable communities. The C ity also received the Silver -Level Award for a nine (9) percent agency energy savings. In previous years, Lynwood earned a gold -level award in Sustainability Best Practices Activities in 2017 and a platinum-level in 2018. Following efforts were recognized:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Activities
 Replacing 40 new traffic signals with LED safety lights  Preparing and adopting an Energy Action Plan, and
 Participating in Southern California Edison’s Non-Residential Direct Install Program for LED lighting retrofits at seven (7) City facilities.

Water and Wastewater Systems Activities
 Installing a new cloud -based supervisory control system and data acquisition system to allow staff to monitor well sites, booster pumps, and reservoir efficiency digitally for the entire water system
 Adopting a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
 Installing a reclaimed water system for irrigation for Burke -Ham park and the Lucy Avalos Community Center
Green Building Activities
 City Hall Annex development featuring:
o Drought-tolerant landscaping
o Infiltration Chamber
o LED light fixtures and motion sensors
o High-efficiency HVAC units
o Low emissivity window film
 Building the Lucy Avalos Community Center with LEED-Gold certification standards  Upgrading Bateman Hall with a new white roof and drainage spouts Waste Reduction and Recycling Activities
 Hosting a City-wide annual Spring Cleanup Event
 Setting printer settings on all printers and copier machines to print double-sided  Stenciling and cleaning 600 catch basins with “No Dumping, This D rains to the Ocean” logo
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Climate-Friendly Purchasing Activities
 Considering life cycle pricing when evaluating purchase options  Encouraging purchasing from local vendors with competitive pricing  When possible, using rubberized asphalt concrete for street maintenance Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Fuels Activities
 Included installing new bicycle racks at Lucy Avalos Community Center to encourage biking to events
 Installing six (6) new solar-powered flashing stop lights throughout the City  Purchasing six (6) electric vehicles for high vehicle-dependent staff Efficient Transportation Activities
 Partnering with the Lynwood Unified School District to provide educational tours of the City’s public transportation
 Adopting the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan focusing on creating transit-oriented communities around the Metro Green Line Station
 Providing local transportation for residents linking to shopping centers, train stations, and other public transportation services
Land Use and Community Design Activities
 Constructing and opening the 5.25-acre Ricardo Lara Linear Park  Installing pedestrian safety equipment and extending curbs at various school intersections
 Providing 46 acres of parks to residents
Open Space and Offsetting Carbon Emission Activities
 Activities included partnering with Southern California Edison and TreePeople to plant 20 trees at Burke-Ham Park
 Installing eight (8) new electric charging stations for residents  Organizing the Community Garden Clean-up at the Ricardo Lara Linear Park

In addition to Lynwood’s recent achievements, the City adopted the Energy Action Plan 6 in 2018, which outlines the long-term vision of achieving energy efficiency in local government facilities and the community. Created in partnership with Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company, the Energy Action Plan identifies strategies for optimizing energy use in the City, reducing utility costs, and maximizing operational productivity of facilities. The key objectives of this Energy Action Plan are as follows:
 Create a long-term vision for energy efficiency
 Identify and categorize City energy use and greenhouse gas emissions  Highlight the City’s major energy-using facilities
 Establish opportunities for further energy efficiency efforts  Prioritize goals, policies, and actions to achieve energy reduction targets  Develop an implementation plan for the identified goals, policies, and actions

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Lynwood implements the Energy Action Plan by:
 Providing information regarding rebate programs and energy audits available through Southern California Edison
 Referring residents and businesses to energy conservation programs such as LEED for Homes
 Developing incentives, such as expedited plan check, for developments that are utilizing green building
 Promoting funding opportunities for green buildings, including available rebates and funding through the California Energy Commission
 Providing resource materials regarding green building and energy conservation

Furthermore, The City uses its website to inform residents o f all conservation efforts using “Spotlight Articles” and dedicated a webpage for Energy Efficiency energy conservation tips and cost saving programs http://lynwood.ca.us/public-works/energy-efficiency/.

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IV. CONSTRAINTS
The City is focused on providing housing opportunities for current and future residents in all income categories. However, various factors can constrain the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing in Lynwood. These factors include governmental constraints such as the City Municipal Code and discretionary application processing procedures, and non-governmental constraints such as physical and environmental conditions, and market constraints such as land costs, construction costs, and availability of financing.

California State law requires Housing Elements to analyze potential and actual governmental and non-governmental constraints to housing production, maintenance, and improvements that could affect all persons of all incomes and disabilities. In addition, the Housing Constraints Analysis must demonstrate Lynwood’s efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder achievement of the City’s housing goals . The following Housing Constraints Analysis addresses the potential governmental and non -governmental impediments that may affect supply of affordable housing in the City.

A. Governmental Constraints
Local governmental policies and regulations placed upon l and and housing ownership and development can impact price and availability of housing. In particular, these two factors can impact the provision of affordable housing. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, fees and exaction s, permit processi ng costs and timing, and other factors may constrain maintenance, development, and improvement of housing.

In addition to City governmental constraints to development of affordable housing, State and Federal regulations (over which the City has no control) can be constraints to housing development. State and Federal environmental regulations and building codes can adversely impact housing costs and availability as well.

Land Use Plans and Regulations
General Plan
The Lynwood General Plan Land Use Plan (Section 4.2) defines a set of land use designations and contains a graphic depicting location of the land uses. Each land use designation further contains policies that state the character of the designation, intensity of use allowed in the designation, land uses allowed in each designation, and criteria that the City shall use to place a given designation in the Planning Area in the future. The tabular summary of the land uses “are presented to give the City a concept of what the total buildout of the General Plan could represent. The numbers presented are based on a set of assumptions on the buildout of the Planning Area and are not intended to set quotas or limits on future development within any given category.” Furthermore, the General Plan states “it is not expected that this number of housing units … will ever be developed because the entire Planning Area will neither develop at a maximum allowed density, nor will developed areas be redeveloped to meet the total allowed density. These numbers have been presented to provide illustrative numbers to help the City understand what the upper limits of development are within the Planning Area.” City Council Regular Meeting - Page 248 of 683
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The Lynwood General Plan Land Use Element states some residential categories have a threshold and a maximum density. However, “the threshold is the number of units per acre allowed in a given designation. This threshold density can be exceeded if it is determined that the project provides amenities not commonly found in projects of a similar type.” Amenities that wil l be considered to allow a project to exceed the threshold density while remaining at or below the maximum density include the following:
 Larger setbacks along major roadways,
 Pedestrian/equestrian/bike paths running internal to the project and connecting to local or regional system,
 Development entry areas that are above average (i.e., works of art, fountains),  Additional park acreage over that required by the General Plan,  Landscaping and furnishing for parks,
 Land and/or facilities for public roads such as schools, fire stations, and  Any other amenity that makes the development unique in comparison to other similar developments.

The General Plan further states , “For all cases, the density bonuses allowed for such amenities are in addition to the bonuses allowed for low income and special needs housing.” All density shall be calculated according to units per Modified Gross Acres (MGA), which is:

MGA = Gross Acres – (RD+Fl+Nr)
RD = Major roadways (see Circulation Plan Diagram)
Fl = Flood control facilities and rights -of-way. If flood control facility is improved for other uses such as recreational facilities, landscaped or natural areas and accessible to residents or the public, this acreage may be excluded from the equation.

Nr = Non -residential land uses including schools, parks, utility structures and wells, commercial and industrial land uses.

Land Use Element Goal LU-1 – To plan for a city with a diversity of residential opportunities and lifestyles to fit the current and future needs of Lynwood.

Policy LU -1.3 – (Density Bonuses for Low Income and Special Needs Housing Developments) Any density bonuses allowed under th e General Plan shall be in addition to bonuses allowed under state law to encourage the provision of housing for low-income groups and special needs housing groups.

Policy LU-1.4 – Residential – Low Density (R-1) The Residential Low designation promotes single-family residential development and variations in housing opportunities through the Planning Area. At 4.7 persons per household, the maximum population density is 33 persons per acre.

Threshold Density: 0.0 du/acre
Maximum Density: 7.0 du/acre
Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
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Allowed Uses: single-family detached units; flood control facilities; public parks, trails, and other open space uses, including public and private golf courses; schools (grades K -12); Places of worship; day care facilities; convalescent care and skilled nursing care facilities; utility infrastructure (substations, etc.). (These uses are allowed in all reside ntial designations according to Policy LU -1.2, but are only specifically
referenced in this designation)

Location Criteria: Single-family uses are located in neighborhoods generally protected from adverse characteristics such as major street corridors, industrial uses, and other high intensity uses.

The Lynwood Zoning Code specifies that R-1 zoned parcels are a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. With seven dwelling units per acre, each parcel would have to be at least approximately 6,223 square feet. Requiring a minimum of 5,000 square feet for a residential parcel is not seen as a constraint.

Residential – Medium Density (R-2) The Residential Medium designation allows for a range of detached and attached single -family units. This designation encourages greater housing diversity and acts as a transition zone between low- density developments and higher density multifamily projects. At 4.7 persons per household, the maximum population density is 66 persons [per] acre.

Threshold Density: 7.1 du/acre
Maximum Density: 14 du/acre
Minimum Lot Size: N/A
Allowed Uses: Detached and attached single -family units, low -density multifamily housing units. Unit types may include detached single -family, attached cluster units (including zero lot line developments, zipper lot configurations), and duplexes.

Location Criteria: This designation serves as a transition from single-family designations to higher density residential or commercial land uses.

Locations should be on or near major arterials and bus routes, and within close proximity to shopping.

Policy LU -1.5 – Residential-High Density (R -3) This designation allows multi -family developments of apartments, condominiums, and single -family attached units. At 4.7 persons per household, the maximum population density is 85 persons [per] acre.

Threshold Density: 14.1 du/acre
Maximum Density: 18 du/acre
Minimum Lot Size: N/A
Allowed Uses: town homes; stacked flats, apartments; multistory senior housing
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Location Criteria: Designation is designed to serve as a transi tion from single-family to commercial and industrial land uses. Locations should be on major arterials and near bus routes, and within close proximity to shopping and employment centers.

Land Use Element Goal LU-6 – Provide a framework that could encourage the combination of commercial, medium/high density residential, and active and passive open space uses within a specific area to create a vibrant village atmosphere dominated by pedestrian orientated land uses.

Policy LU -6.1 – A Mixed -use designation is intended to contain a mix of residential, commercial and recreational activities. A mixed-use area should contain at least 10 acres of land, and contain one neighborhood commercial center, one community level park or sports center, and a mix of residential land uses. These areas are intended to supply the immediate commercial needs of the surrounding residential communities, reducing the demand for commercial centers within the surrounding areas, which will be primarily residential in nature. This area will also provide a central location in which to base public uses potentially needed in the area, such as a fire station, police substation, or branch library.

Intensity – Shall be the same as allowed under the R -3 designations. The commercial intensity shall comply with that specified for the Commercial designation.

Allowed Uses – The Residential component can contain any uses allowed in the R-3 designations. The Commercial component can contain any uses allowed by the Commercial designation. In this designation, the residential and commercial developments can be mixed within a single development, including residential units over commercial units.

Location Criteria – A Mixed Use designation should be centrally located so that the area can serve a populati on large enough to support the commercial uses allowed.

The mixed-use designation is intended for a community of mixed -use and not a policy of required mixed-use development. Mixed -use is allowed with Affordable Housing within the Lynwood Zoning Code and a uthorized explicitly within the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan (LBBSP). Developers may choose to develop 100% residential or 100% commercial. Still, they will be encouraged to provide mixed -use for the transit -oriented development area by city staff and the vast incentives within the city's updated codes.

Policy LU-6.2 – A Mixed-Use Development Agreement will be required to be executed by the developer/applicant and the City. The land uses, intensities, and design guidelines set out in the Development Agreement shall be used as the basis for all future approvals within this designation. The goals and policies of the General Plan shall apply unless modified in the Development Agreement.

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to live close to employment opportunities, and to provide for a transition from higher intensity commercial uses to more traditional residential developments.

Intensity – Residential intensity (density) shall be the same as allowed under the R- 3 designation. The commercial intensity shall comply with that specified for the Commercial designation.

Allowed Uses – The residential component can contain any uses allowed in the R-3 designations. The commercial component may contain uses allowed by the Commercial designations. In this designation, the various land uses can be intermixed within a single development, including residential units over commercial units, or can be planned as separate components within a single project.

Location Criteria – Specific Plans should be developed for properties located near a major transportation corridor to facilitate public transit and should be used as a transitional designation to separate a large commercial or industrial area from typical single-family designation.

Land Use Controls
Land in the City generally has been fully developed with a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, public, and other u ses. The City General Plan Land Use Element designates approximately 1,891 acres - approximately 61 percent of the City land area - for a wide variety of residential uses to ensure adequate housing opportunities for City residents. Land Use Element residential designations are show in Table IV-1.

Table IV-1
Land Use Element Residential Designations
General Plan Zoning Size
Single-family R-1 1,160 acres
Townhouse/Cluster R-2 428 acres
Multifamily R-3 306 acres
Specific Plan Area
(Residential and Mixed -Use
Portions only)
SP or PRD 452 acres

Zoning Designations
Although much of Lynwood is built out, there remain many potential properties of varying sizes that could accommodate housing. These potential hous ing sites are depicted in Appendix Figure B-1. Many of the sites are located within the planning boundary of the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan/Plaza Mexico Residences.

Residential development standards affect financial feasibility of new housing. The City Zoning Code provides development standards for the various types of residential development.

The four zoning districts that allow residential units as a permitted use are as follows:

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R-1 Single-Family Residential
R-2 Townhouse, Cluster and Two-Family Residential
R-3 Multi-Family Residential
PRD Planned Residential Development
Table IV-2 below identifies requisite permits for residential uses in Lynwood.

Table IV-2
Permit Requirement by Residential Zoning District
Residential Type R-1 R-2 R-3 PRD
Single-family S S S S
Two Family - S S S
Multiple Family (3 units +) - S S S
Second Unit S - - -
Manufactured Homes P P P C
Residential Care Facility P P P P
Group Home P P P P
P=Permitted, C=Conditionally Permitted, S=Site Plan Approva l, -=Prohibited Residential Development Standards
There are development standards imposed on multiple-family development in Lynwood that can affect cost and supply of housing af fordable for lower -income households. The development standards are intended to promote quality site planning and design without restricting innovation or creativity. The standards do not pose a significant constraint on development of housing in Lynwood. Rather, the standards represent City policy with respect to quality of design expected for projects within the City.

Parking and open space requirements likely have the greatest potential effect on cost of housing. Land area that must be devoted to parking and open space constrains the amount of land available for housing. In some cases, this could make it more difficult to achieve the highest residential densities under zoning regulations. The City will continue to investigate ways to streamline the Municipal Code to provide a variety of development, business, and neighborhood services directly related to enhancing the quality of life for residents of Lynwood.

Table IV -3 below provides a summary of development standards for residential uses in Lynwood that provide for a variety of residential types.

Table IV-3
Development Standards by Residential Zoning District
Development Standard R-1 R-2 R-3 PRD
Minimum Lot Size (square feet) 5,000 5,000 7,500/interior, 6,500/corner 3,500
Minimum Lot Width (feet) 50 50 50 50
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Maximum Lot Depth (feet) 100 100 130/corner
150/interior
130/corner
150/interior
Maximum Lot Coverage by Buildings
(percent) 40% 50% 60% 60%
Maximum Coverage in Front Yard by
Impervious Surfaces (percent) 50% 50% 60% 60%
Maximum Density 7 du/acre 14 du/acre 18 du/acre Per GP
Maximum Building Height (feet) 35 35 35 35
Front Yard Setback (feet) 20 20 20 20
Side Yard Setback Interior (feet) 5 5 5 5
Side Yard Setback Street (feet) 10 10 10 10
Rear Yard Setback (feet) 20 15 15 15
Minimum Usable Open Space (square
feet) 2,000/unit 1,000/unit 500/unit 500/unit

The Planned Residential Development (PRD) Zoning District is intended to provide for flexibility and creativity in design of large-scale planned residential development. This Zoning District also is intended to provide for development or redevelopment of parcels of land as coordinated projects that involve single -family residences, public and private community facilities, and related acce ssory commercial uses. In addition, the PRD Zoning District is intended to provide for optimum integration of natural and manmade amenities with residential development. Permitted uses include residential care facilities (not closer than 300 feet to anot her such facility), home occupations, and accessory uses. Single -family residential uses, State-certified mobile homes on permanent foundations, child daycare and nursery facilities, public or private elementary schools, places of worship, public utilitie s, water facilities, convenience sales and personal services incidental and auxiliary to residential development, family homes, group homes, social rehabilitation facilities, community care facilities, large family daycare facilities, and accessory uses ar e permitted uses within the PRD Zoning District. Specific Plans often serve as implementing plans for development in the PRD Zoning District.

Local Ordinances
The City actively revises ordinances according to state law and has identified recent statutes requiring updates. The City will update its codes per Program 8 and Program 20 to ensure compliance to those identified updates.

Specific Plans
Specific plans may contain particular zoning, development standards, and/or incentives that implement goals and p olicies of the General Plan in a defined area of Lynwood. A specific plan may have more specific development and design requirements to promote particular development types and ensure consistency between uses and aesthetic. The City has two specific plan s: the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan, and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. Both specific plans are described below.

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Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan
The Lynwood City Council approved the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan in 2006 with the intention of revitalizing Long Beach Boulevard, increasing transit use, instilling a downtown presence on Long Beach Boulevard, and providing a base for economic vitality for the future.

The Land Use Plan in the Specific Plan study area focuses on land uses within four Villages.

Current land use allowances are as follows in Table IV-4.

Table IV-4
Land Use Allowances
Land Use Category Acres No. of
Parce
ls
Floor-
Area
Ratio
Square
Feet
Maximum
DU/Acre
Maximum
Dwelling
Units
Commercial 20.22 89 0.5 440,391
Public (School) 4.29 20
Sub-Total
Commercial/School

24.51 109 440,391
Single-Family 0.54 6 7 4
Multiple-Family 6.24 47 18 112
Sub-Total Residential 6.78 53 116
Mixed Uses 75% acres
for retail/
commercial
25% acres
for
residentia
l
Retail/Commercial/
Residential
(Village II)

81.40 270 0.7 1,861,537 30 610
Retail/Commercial/
Residential
(Village III/Village IV)

17.33 72 0.7 30 130
Live/Work
(Village V)

7.93 43 91
Sub-Total Mixed Use 106.66 385 2,257,857 831
TOTAL 137.95 547 2,698,248 947

Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan
The Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan (LTASP) study area encompasses approximately 315 acres of existing transit, commercial, industrial, and residential development (141 acres). The LTASP area encompasses properties along Long Beach Boulevard from Virginia Avenue to Norton Avenue; along State Route 90 (Imperial Highway) from Alameda Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard; the Plaza Mexico shopping center; the Long Beach Boulevard Green Line Station; and, Long Beach Boulevard/Interstate 105 on - and off-ramps; industrial uses along Alameda Street just south and north of the I-105; the St. Francis Medical Center; and, existing residential and commercial uses along Beechwood Avenue, Sanborn Avenue, Mulford Avenue, and California Avenue.

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The LTASP is largely built out with residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Existing residential uses are located in the eastern and western areas of Imperial Highway road way corridor. Existing single -family and multi -family residential development is located along Beechwood Avenue, Sanborn Avenue, Mulford Avenue, California Avenue, and other local streets. Residential uses also surround St. Francis Medical Center along I mperial Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

The purpose of the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan is to encourage revitalization of existing uses in the study area and to establish a land use framework that emphasizes a compact, urban form that r elies less heavily o n the private automobile. Specific Plan Goals are as follows.
 Goal 1: Promote Transit -Oriented Development Near the Metro Green Line Station – Expand the accessibility and improve the aesthetics of the Metro station and surrounding environs, including Long Beach Boulevard and at Plaza Mexico by creating a dynamic “downtown” transit district with a distinctive identity while also reducing vehicle miles traveled and reliance on the automobile
 Goal 2: Allow for Flexibility in Land Uses – Provide a framework for future approval of infill development projects that offer a mix of uses, building types, and community benefits that can accommodate changes in the market
 Goal 3: Consolidate Uses and Create New Development Sites – Identify sites or areas most suitable for assembly and revitalization
 Goal 4: Enhance Pedestrian Comfort and Safety – Increase facilities, add connections, and multiply opportunities to safely and conveniently travel the area on “complete” streets by foot, bike, and public transit
 Goal 5: Enhance Recreational Opportunities – Increase the opportunity to develop landscaped areas, parks, open space, and trails that are supportive of the public life of the community. Improve security and well-being for the area’s residents, employees, and visitors through increased activity, increased walkability, controls on cars and drivers, and better design and wayfinding
 Goal 6: Improve and Facilitate Additional Housing – A variety of housing types should be provided that are compatible with existing housing types and neighborhoods in the community. A diverse mix of ownership and rental housing, and market -rate, affordable, and workforce housing should be maintained
 Goal 7: Create a Sustainable Community – Ensure public health, safet y, and welfare by providing and maintaining sustainable infrastructure and facilities to ensure a balance between development and the environment. Continue to make certain that public services and facilities adequately support new development

The Land Use Strategy in the Specific Plan that particularly applies to the Project is as follows:
 Mixed-Use Placemaking Opportunity Areas – The major placemaking opportunities in the Specific Plan area include the Metro station, Plaza Mexico shopping center, Northgate mixed use area, northwest industrial area, and the St. Francis Medical Center.

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southwest corner of Imperial Highway and State Street, provides regional shopping and dining opportunities.

The Specific Plan divides the 315-acre study area into eight land use districts. The Project site is located within the Town Center District. The LBBSP designates land uses along Long Beach Boulevard and areas to the northwest and northeast, which includes the Plaza Mexico area and the Project site. The two key elements that define land use designations in the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan are the following : the combination of land uses, particularly mixed uses in close proximity to transit services, and strong pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.

LTASP land use districts overlap the LBBSP Mixed Use: Retail/Commercial/Residential land use designation depicted on the LBBSP Downtown Village II Land Use Plan. Land uses contemplated in both specific plans directly relate to Transit Oriented Development; that is, to permitting medium to high densities, planned pedestrian walkways, and multi ple uses (particularly uses that support transit ridership such as retail, childcare, bookstores, coffee shops and amenities that improve public safety). The LTASP land use designations and development standards function as an overlay district over portions of the area coterminous with the LBBSP boundary AND supersede the previously adopted Long Beach Boulevard development standards.

The LTASP is designed to improve and facilitate additional housing by promoting development of a variety of housing types compatible with existing housing and residential neighborhoods in the Specific Plan area and maintaining the diverse mix of owned and rented housing, and market rate, affordable, and work force housing as indicated in Table IV-5 below.

Table IV-5
Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Land Use Districts
(Residential components only noted)
Designation Description
Town Center Variety of urban housing choices; up to 2,500 dwellings at densities of approximately 60 du/acre
Corridor Mixed-Use 1 Mix of uses including ground floor, mixed-use and neighborhood- serving commercial services with residential uses above; generally applies to properties along Long Beach Blvd.; up to 500 du at densities of approximately 40 du/acre
Corridor Mixed-Use 2 Mixed-use commercial with residential on parcels along the Imperial Highway Corridor; up to 300 du at densities of approximately 40 du/acre Industrial Includes live-work units along Alameda Street St. Francis Medical Workforce housing; up to 100 du at densities of approximately 30 du/acre Transit Station No residential included
Residential Allows small to medium lot detached and attached dwellings; generally applies to properties located south of Imperial Highway and east of Long Beach Blvd.; up to 100 du at densities of approximately 20 du/acre Open Space No residential included

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An Amendment to the Specific Plan decreased the minimum gross floor area of units within the Town Center District of the Specific Plan from 750 squar e feet to 500 square feet, which is more consistent with a one-bedroom suburban standard. Building high-density in a transit corridor is more efficient to accommodate all housing needs and budgets, which will encourage building more affordable units. Studio units of 500 to 600 square feet are common in contemporary residential markets. A s mall minimum floor area standard would allow developers to provide more efficient unit options in various price ranges. In addition, the Specific Plan Amendment decrea sed the open space requirement within the Town Center District from 300 square feet per unit to 125 square feet per unit.

The proposed Plaza Mexico Residences would be a high -density, mixed -use development consisting of 348 rental units (studios; one -bedroom; two -bedroom; three -bedroom) and retail/restaurant uses (26,417 square feet) within a six-story podium building.  2 studio units: 559 square feet in area
 172 one-bedroom units: 640-783 square feet in area
 166 two-bedroom units: 933-974 square feet in area
 8 three-bedroom units: 1,216-1255 square feet in area  Parking requirements for these units was reduced to 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit Open Space Requirements
Open space, together with lot coverage, is used to regulate intensity of use and provide for an area intended to remain unobstructed. The City identifies the following types of open space:
 Active – Land set aside for use and enjoyment of own ers and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space, and which contains recreational faciliti es for active activities.
 Common – Land within or related to a development, not individually owned or dedicated for public use, which is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the owners of the development, and which may include complemen tary structures and improvements.
 Passive – Land or water that is essentially unimproved and set aside or reserved for non-structural recreational activities to preserve natural and aesthetic qualities of the area.
 Private – Open space designed to promote privacy, and which is reserved for exclusive use by occupants of specified dwelling units.
 Public – Open space owned and maintained by a public agency for use and enjoyment of the public.

The Lynwood Zoning Code (25-20-5) contains the following private and common usable open space requirements for multi-family developments, as indicated in Table IV-6.

Table IV-6
Open Space Requirements
Type of Usable
Open Space
Minimum Area Per Unit Minimum Length Minimum Width
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Common 150 square feet 12 feet 12 feet
Private R-1: 2,000 square feet
per unit
R-2: 1,000 square feet
per unit
R-3: 500 square feet
per unit
PRD: 500 square feet
per unit
10 feet 10 feet

Open space is required to provide more recreational areas, buffering between units, and capture particulate matter by planting large trees. The open space requirement is not seen as a constraint.

Off-Street Parking Requirements
Parking requirements can result in a potential impact on supply and cost of housing, which in turn could result in a constraint on residential development. Land required for parking in multiple-family residential developments restricts the area for, and thereby the number, of housing units. This could make it more difficult to achieve the hig hest allowable residential densities, given the greater expense of structured or podium parking. It is less of a constraint for affordable housing because affordable developments have reduced parking standards. A requirement for covered parking also could be a constraint because garages or carports add to the cost of housing development.

The following Table IV-7 presents the number of off-street parking spaces Lynwood required for specific uses. The Lynwood Zoning Code provides that the Community Develo pment Director “may approve up to a ten percent (10%) reduction in the number of required parking spaces” and that “reductions of more than ten percent (10%) may be approved by the planning commission.” The parking standards are not constraints to development of affordable housing in Lynwood due to the City allowances for waivers.

Table IV-7
Required Automobile Parking for Residential Uses
Land Use Required Number of Parking Spaces
Single-Family Detached and
Attached in R-1 Zoning Districts
If the primary residence consists of 3 bedrooms or fewer, the primary residence shall have a 2-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 20 feet of interior space, and an additional delineated parking area. If the primary residence consists of 4 or more bedrooms, the primary residence shall have a 3-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 30 feet of interior space and an additional delineated parking area. If there is more than 1 residence on a lot, that residence shall have a 2-car garage.

Carports may be approved in addition to the required garage(s), but in no way shall be used to replace the required garage.

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Land Use Required Number of Parking Spaces
Single-Family, Duplex Units and
Multiple-Family Units in the R-2
Zoning Districts
If a residence consists of 3 or fewer bedrooms, the residence shall have a 2-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 20 feet of interior space and an additional delineated parking area. If a residence consists of 4 or more bedrooms, that residence shall have a 3-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 30 feet of interior space and an additional delineated parking area.

Carports may be approved in addition to the required garage(s) but in no way shall be used to replace the required garage. In addition, 1 guest space shall be provided for every 2 dwelling units, not including spaces on driveways, plus the following: 3 spaces for each on site rental or sales office for development of 100 units or less, plus 1 additional space for each additional 100 units or fraction thereof.

Single-Family, Duplex Units and
Multiple-Family, Condominiums,
Townhouses, and similar
developments in the R-3 and
PRD Zoning Districts
If a residence consists of 3 or fewer bedrooms, that residence shall have a 2-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 20 feet of interior space and an additional delineated parking area. If a residence consists of 4 or more bedrooms, that residence shall have a 3-car garage that shall be at least 20 feet by 30 feet of interior space and an additional delineated parking area.

Carports may be approved in addition to the required garage(s) but in no way shall be used to replace the required garage. In addition, 1 guest space shall be provided for every 2 dwelling units, not including spaces on driveways, plus the following: 3 spaces for each on-site rental or sales office for developments of 100 units or less, plus 1 additional space for each additional 100 units or fraction thereof.

Apartments in the R-3 Zoning
Districts
2 spaces per unit, with 1 space required to be covered, plus 1 guest space for every 2 dwelling units, plus the following:
3 spaces for each on-site rental or sales office for developments of 100 or fewer units, plus 1 additional space for each additional 100 units or fraction thereof.

Mobile Home Park 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 guest space for every 2 units, plus 2 spaces for each on-site sales or rental office
Fraternity/Sorority/Rooming
House
1 space per bed
Convalescent Facility 1 space for every 4 beds, plus parking for on-site employee housing

The parking standards may be viewed as a constraint due to the amount of parking required.

However, the City has a strategy of offering incentives for affordable density bonuses to reducing parking and development standards provides more benefi t to the city and meet quantified RHNA numbers and income levels.

On/Off-Site Improvements
Table IV-3 includes the development standard for minimum lot widths and Lynwood Zoning Code 25-10-6 (B) stipulates that lots or parcels shall be considered conforming as long as the width is not reduced by more than thirty percent (30%) and no less than 40 feet in width. The majority of the city is built out and fire access is required at no less than 20 feet. Therefore, City Council Regular Meeting - Page 260 of 683
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the remaining 20 -foot width is sufficient for building widths and open space, the code requirements do not identify as a constraint. If there are existing narrow lots where firetrucks cannot access, developers are able to work directly with Los Angeles County Fire Department to incorporate solutions such as providing visible fire hydrant towards the rear of the property.

Density Bonus
Density bonuses are a method of increasing the number of dwelling units otherwise allowed in a residentially zoned area. Chapter 25/Article 23 – Density Bonus Provisions for Residential Units of the Lynwood Zoning Code provides the intent and purpose of the City Density Bonus Ordinance and its applicability. Lynwood provides density bonuses and other incentives as required by the California Government Code Section 65915 through 65918.

The Government Code states that when an applicant for a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or other residential development approval donates land to a city or county in accordance with these subdivisions, the applicant shall be entitled to a 15% density percent increase above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density for the entire development. The increase may be added to the standard density bonuses.

Until 2021, under Government Code Section 65915 (the Density Bonus Law) the maximum bonus was 35%. California State law (Assembly Bill 2345) states that all jurisdictions in California are required to process projects proposing up to 50% additional density so long as those projects provide the additional Below Market Rate units in the “base” portion of the project, unless the locality already allows a bonus above 35%. Assembly Bill 2345 also lowered the Below Market Rate thresholds for concessions and incentives for projects with low-income Below Market Rate units. As of 2021, Government Code Section 65915 authorizes an applicant to receive two incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 17% of the total units for lower-income households, at least 10% of the total units for very low-income households, or at least 20% for persons or families of moderate income in a common interest development. The legislation also allows an applicant to receive three incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 24% of the total units for lower -income households, at least 15% of the total units for very low-income households, or at least 30% for persons or families of moderate income in a common interest development.

A developer may request a density bonus or incentive through an application process provided in Chapter 25/Article 23-12 of the City Zoning Code.

An applicant for a very low-income project, lower-income project, or Senior Citizen Housing project in the City is eligible for one density bonus of 20% over the maximum residential density (except in the cas e of Senior Citizen Housing (as noted below), provided that the applicant agrees to construct the housing development in accordance with one of the following criteria. It should be noted that Senior Citizen Housing is defined as a housing development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for senior citizens that has at least 35 dwelling units, or a mobile home park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section 798.76 or 789.5 of the Civil Code.

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 Very Low-Income Households: Five (5) percent of the total dwelling units, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, are provided at affordable rent or ownership costs to Very Low-Income Households;
 Lower Income Households: Ten (10) percent of the total dwelling units, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, are provided at affordable rent or ownership costs to Lower-Income Households; or,
 Senior Citizen Housing Development: For Senior Citizen Housing developments , the density bonus shall be twenty (20) percent of the number of Senior Housing units provided.

Upon written request to the City, an applicant for a Moderate-Income housing development is eligible for one density bonus of five (5) percent over the maximu m residential density if the applicant agrees to construct the housing development in accordance with all the following criteria:
 At least ten (10) percent of the total dwelling units, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, are provided at aff ordable ownership costs to Moderate -Income households;
 The housing development is a common interest project as defined by Section 1351 of the California Civil Code; and,
 All the dwelling units in the housing development are offered for sale to the public.

The Lynwood Zoning Code also states that higher density bonuses are available for projects with a greater contribution of affordable units. That is, “upon written request to the city, an applicant for a housing development that is eligible for a density bonus based upon the contribution of affordable units, may receive a higher amount of density bonus if the percentage of very low, lower, and moderate -income housing units exceeds the base percentage established ….” as follows:

Very Low-Income Units: for each one percent increase above five percent in affordable units for Very Low-Income households, the density bonus shall be increased by two and one -half (2.5) percent, up to a maximum of 35%, as the following Table IV-8 indicates.

Table IV-8
Very Low-Income/Percentage Density Bonus
Percentage of Very Low-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 5 20
6 22.5
7 25
8 27.5
9 30
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10 32.5
11 35

Lower-Income Units: for each one percent increase above ten percent in affordable units for lower-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one and one -half percent up to a maximum of 35%, as indicated in the following Table IV-9.

Table IV-9
Lower-Income/Percentage Density Bonus
Percentage Lower-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus
10 20
11 21.5
12 23
13 24.5
14 26
15 27.5
17 30.5
18 32
19 33.5
20 35

Moderate-Income Units: for each one percent increase above ten percent in affordable units of fered for sale to moderate-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one percent up to a maximum 35%, as indicated in the following Table IV-10.

Table IV-10
Moderate-Income/Percentage Density Bonus
Percentage Moderate-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 10 5
11 6
12 7
13 8
14 9
15 10
16 11
17 12
18 13
19 14
20 15
21 16
22 17
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Percentage Moderate-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 23 18
24 19
25 20
26 21
27 22
28 23
29 24
30 25
31 26
32 27
33 28
34 29
35 30
36 31
37 32
38 33
39 34
40 35

Furthermore, the Lynwood Zoning Code provides for the continuing affordability of units as follows:
 Very Low -Income and Low -Income household units shall remain affordable to the designated income group for a minimum 30 years, or for a longer period if required by any construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program or rental subsidy program applicable to the dwelling units.  Moderate-Income household units shall remain affordable for a minimum 30 years, or for a longer period if required by any construction or mortgage financing assistance program, or mortgage insurance program applicable to the dwelling units.

When an applicant for a residential project donates land to the City, the applicant is entitl ed to an additional density bonus of 15 percent if the donated land is suitable for construction of Very Low-Income units equaling at least 10% of the Market Rate units being constructed for the project. The density bonus can be supplemental to any previously available density bonus up to a maximum combined density bonus of 35%.

In summary, the City Zoning Code stipulates, “regardless of the number or extent of affordable units, senior housing, land dedication, childcare facilities or other qualifications for a density bonus provided in any single housing development, no housing development may be entitled to a total density bonus of more than thirty five percent (35%).” The following Table IV -11 provides a summary of Density Bonus capability in Lynwood.

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Table IV-11
Density Bonus Summary
Types of Affordable Units
Providing Eligibility for a
Density Bonus
Minimum
Percent
Bonus
Granted
Additional Bonus
for each 1%
Increase in
Affordable Units
Percent of
Affordable Units
Required for
Maximum 35%
Bonus
A density bonus may be selected from only 1 category, except bonuses for land donation may be combined with others, up to a maximum 35%, and an additional square foot bonus may be granted for a childcare facility
Affordable Housing
Very Low Income 5% 2.5% 11%
Lower Income 10% 1.5% 20%
Moderate Income
(ownership units only)
10% 1% 40%
Senior Citizen Housing Qualified
Senior City
Housing
Development
20% of the
Senior
Citizen
Housing
Units

Land Donation for Very
Low-Income Housing
Land donated
can
accommodate
10% of Market
rate Units,
plus Housing
Development
qualifies for
Density
Bonus as an
Affordable or
Senior
Project
15% 1% 30% of Market
Rate Units
(assuming
Housing
Development
provides 5%
Very Low-
Income Units
Condominium Conversion
Lower Income 15% 25%
Low/Moderate Income 33% 25%
Childcare Facility Housing
Development
qualifies for
Density
Bonus as an
Affordable or
Senior
Project
Square
Feet in
Childcare
Facility

Concessions and Incentives
State Government Code Section 65915 provides that an applicant for a density bonus may submit a proposal for a specific concession or incentive. The City’s Zoning Code (Chapter 25- City Council Regular Meeting - Page 265 of 683
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23-9), which has not been amended to be consistent with recent changes to Government Code 65915, states that the following concessions and incentives must be provided to eligible applicants:
 One incentive or concession for projects that include 10 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 5 percent for very l ow-income households, or at least 10 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development
 Two incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 1 0 percent for very low -income households, or at least 20 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development
 Three incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 30 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 15 percent for very low -income households, or at least 30 percent for persons and families with moderate income in a common interest development

The City’s Zoning Code Chapter 25-23-8(A) indicates that an applicant for a density bonus also may submit a written proposal to the City for specific incentives or concessions related to the proposed development. Concessions and incentives may include any of the following:
 Reductions in site development standards or modifications of zoning requirements or architectural requirements that exceed minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission.
 Approval of Mixed -Use zoning in conjunction with the housing development if commercial, office, industrial, or other l and uses will reduce cost of the housing development and if the commercial, office, industrial or other land uses are compatible with the housing development and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing development will be located.  Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the applicant or the City, so long as the City can find such proposals result in identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.

Exceptions to Fifteen Percent Affordability Requirement City provided exceptions to provision of 15% of units as affordable are as follows:

1. Upon request of the applicant, the Lynwood City Council “shall permit the applicant to pay a fee in lieu of constructing up to forty percent (40%) of the afford able units that the developer would otherwise be required to construct ….” The City Council will establish the fee.

2. Off-Site Projects – An applicant may construct the affordable units not physically within the development in lieu of constructing some or a ll of the affordable units within the development, with City Council approval, if the City Council finds:
a. Construction of the units off-site in lieu of constructing units on-site is consistent with the goal of creating, preserving, maintaining, and protect ing housing for Very Low -, Low- and Moderate-Income households.
b. The units to be constructed off -site are consistent with the design regulations in Subsection 25-24-3E of the Code.
c. It would be infeasible or impractical to construct affordable units on-site.

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d. Conditions of Approval for the project require the off-site affordable units be governed by terms of a deed restriction and, if applicable, rental restrictions similar to that used for the on-site affordable units.
e. The Conditions of Approval for the proje ct, or other security such as a cash deposit, bond, or letter of credit, are adequate to require construction of the off-site affordable units concurrently with completion of construction of the residential development or within a reasonable period (up to 5 years).

3. Land Dedication – An applicant may dedicate land to the City or City-designated local non- profit housing developer in lieu of construction of some or all required affordable units, if the City Council finds as follows:
a. Dedication of land in lieu of constructing units is consistent with this article’s goal of creating, preserving, maintaining, and protecting housing for Very Low -, Low-, and Moderate-Income households.
b. The dedicated land is usable for its intended purpose, is free of toxic substance s and contaminated soils, and is fully improved, with infrastructure, adjacent utilities, grading, and all development impact fees paid excluding any inclusionary zoning ordinance laws.
c. The proposed land dedication is of sufficient size to meet the following requirements:
i. The dedication includes land sufficient to construct the number of units that the applicant would otherwise be required to construct, based on the size of lots in the subdivision for which the applicant is meeting its obligations. ii. In addition, the dedication includes such additional land the market value for which is equal to or exceeds the difference between the value of a market rate, one thousand two hundred (1,200) square foot unit and the price at which such a unit could be sold as an affordable unit.

Affordable Housing
The Lynwood Zoning Code has not been amended to eliminate references to “redevelopment” areas. However, the Code does require that all new residential development of 7 or more units within previously designated Redevelo pment Project Area A and intended for permanent occupancy must construct 15 percent of the total number of dwelling units within the development as “affordable units,” except as otherwise provided in Article 25-24-4 of the Zoning Code. In addition, this Zoning Code Article requires such affordable units be allocated to households described as follows: Very Low -Income Households – 43%; Low -Income Households – 27%; Moderate-Income Households – 30%. Conditions of Approval must be placed on any tentative map, conditional use permit, or site development review that approves residential development projects subject to this Article. All affordable units in a project or phase of a project must be constructed concurrently with market rate units unless the City Manager decides otherwise.

All affordable units must have designs that “…reflect the range of numbers of bedrooms provided in the project as a whole and shall not be distinguished by exterior design, construction, or materials. Affordable units may be of sma ller size than the units in the project and may have fewer amenities than the market rate units in the project. All affordable units shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the project.” The following most important affordable housing development standar ds are listed in Chapter 25, Article 20, Section 3-1 of the Lynwood Zoning Code. The development standards City Council Regular Meeting - Page 267 of 683
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apply to multi -family properties that consist of 10 or more units, of which more than 90 percent are affordable dwelling units. These standards hav e not been demonstrated to be constraints to development of affordable housing in Lynwood.  Open Space: A minimum 60 square feet private usable open space per unit; 140 square feet common usable open space per unit. The City may include private patios, decks, or balconies when calculating open space areas within a multi-family affordable housing development
 Number of Automobile Parking Spaces:
o Zero to one bedroom units – one on-site parking space o Two to three bedroom units – two on-site parking spaces o Four or more bedrooms units – two and one-half on-site parking spaces o Guest parking – one-quarter on-site parking space per unit  Minimum Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
 Minimum Lot Width: 50 feet
 Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet
 Maximum Lot Coverage (Building Coverage): 70 percent
 Maximum Density: Per approved Site Plan
 Maximum Building Height: 50 feet, or per approved Site Plan  Minimum Front Setback: 20 Feet, or per approved Site Plan  Minimum Side Yard Setback: 5 feet (interior; 10 feet (street)  Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 15 feet
 Affordability:
o At least 30 percent of the residential units shall be available at affordable housing cost to households of low- and moderate-income, which applies to owner and rental units
o At least 50 percent of the 30 percent shall be available at affordable housing cost to very low -income households, which applies to owner and rental units
o Affordable restrictions must remain available for the longer of 30 years or the period of land use controls established by the City o The City reserves the right to require more stringent low-moderate income requirements under circumstances where the city has provided financial assistance to the development

If an applicant satisfies the provisions above, the applicant will be eligible for the following number of incentives and concessions as noted below in Table IV-12.

Table IV-12
Incentives and Concessions
Affordable Units or Category Percent of Affordable Units Pursuant to State Density Bonus
Affordable Housing
Very Low-Income 5% 10% 15%
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Lower-Income 10% 10% 30%
Moderate-Income (Ownership Units Only) 10% 20% 30%
Maximum Incentives/Concessions1, 2, 3 1 2 3
Notes:

An incentive or concession may be requested only if an application is also made for a density bonus.

Incentives or concessions may be selected from only 1 category (Very -Low; Lower; or Moderate).

No incentives or concessions are available for land donation.

The Lynwood Zoning Code, per City Council Ord. 1712, Section 3 and Ord. 1731, Section 2, al so provides that the maximum allowable density in an affordable housing “project area” is 95 dwelling units per gross acre.

An additional available incentive for provision of affordable housing is that the City “shall waive park development fees for qualif ied affordable housing projects” defined in Zoning Code Chapter 25, Article 20, Section 3-1 (P).

Furthermore, the Lynwood Zoning Code states that applicants granted a density bonus pursuant to provisions in the Zoning Code may, by written proposal, “…seek waiver, modification or reduction of development standards that would otherwise have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted…. [and] may request a meet ing with the city to discuss such request for waiver and modifications.” The applicant must demonstrate the development standards will preclude construction of housing affordable.

Accessory Dwelling Units (Second Units)
An “accessory dwelling unit”, or AD U, is defined as a residential dwelling unit that provides independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, for one or more persons. An ADU may be located within a legally established primary dwelling or legally established accessory structure. The existing space of a legally established primary dwelling means the space within the building envelope of the dwelling that includes basements, attics and garages. An ADU also may include an efficiency unit and a manufactured home. Chapter 25, Article 20, Section 8 of the Lynwood Zoning Code contains the existing Second Unit Ordinance, which will need to be amended to reflect the following new ADU laws.

The California State Legislature passed a number of bills in 2019 that promote and remove barriers that may inhibit development of ADUs within jurisdictions. A summary of the contents of this legislation is as follows:
 Assembly Bill 68/Assembly Bill 881
o Prohibit minimum lot size requirements,
o Cap setback requirements at four (4) feet, thereby increasing size and location opportunities for ADUs,
o Prohibit application of lot coverage, floor-area-ratio, or open space requirements that would prevent an 800 square foot ADU from being developed on a lot,
o Remove the need for replacement parking when converting an existing garage to an ADU,
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o Limit local discretion in establishing minimum and maximum unit size requirements, and
o Mandate a 60-day review period for ADU applications through a non- discretionary process.

 Senate Bill 13
o Prohibits owner-occupancy requirements for 5 years,
o Reduces impact fees applicable to ADUs, and
o Provides a program for homeowners to delay compliance with certain building code requirements that do not relate to health and safety.

 Assembly Bill 670
o Prohibits Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) from barring ADUs .

These laws, together with other significant legislation relating to ADUs, create a development environment that is likely to increase the number of ADUs built in Lynwood during the 2021- 2029 planning cycle. Program 8 has been included in adopting an ADU ordinance and implementing a streamlining process and financial incentives for lower-income rental.

Housing for People with Disabilities (Physical and Developmental) The Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act direct local governments to make reasonable accommodations (i.e., modifications or exceptions) to their zoning laws and other land use regulations when such accommodations may be necessary to afford disabled persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.

The Housing Element Update also must include Programs that remove constraints or provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for persons with disabilities. The analysis of constraints must discuss each of three generational categories: zoning/land use; permit and processing procedures; and, building codes and other factors including design, location, and discrimination, which could limit availability of housing for disabled persons.

The most commonly occurring disability group for seniors 65 years of age and older is ambulatory disability, which is experienced by 29.3% of Lynwood’s seniors (compared to

22.9% of seniors in the SCAG region).

Residential Care Facilities
A “residential care facility” is defined as a State-licensed family home, group care facility, or similar facility that provides 24-hour non-medical services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for protectio n of the individual, excluding senior citizens.

A “group home” is a licensed private residence, model by medical care, for those with complex health needs. Traditionally, the model has been used for children or adolescents who cannot live with their families, people with chronic disabilities who may be adults or seniors, or people with dementia and similar age-related illnesses. Typically, there are no more than six residents, and there is at least one trained caregiver in attendance 24 hours daily. Originally, the term group home referred to homes of 8-16 individuals, which was a State-mandated size during de-institutionalization.

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The City allows residential care facilities and streamlines certain permit procedures to minimize processing constraints re lated to providing housing for persons with disabilities. The Zoning Code does not identify special conditions or findings relative to siting and development of group or residential care facilities. The following findings have been made:
 Retrofit requests for Americans with Disabilities Act accessible features are made “over the counter” and subject to review for Code compliance,  Group Homes and Residential Care Facilities greater than 6 persons are not expressly defined in the Zoning Cod e and, therefore, subjected to regulation and discretionary action through a Conditional Use Permit. Residential Care Facilities are allowed uses within the PRD zone but may not be located within 300 feet of another residential care facility, and
 Group Homes and Residenti al Care Facilities are allowed to be developed or redeveloped parcels of land as coordinated projects involving single -family homes, public and private community facilities, and related accessory commercial uses.

Senior Citizen Housing Development
In 2016 , the City adopted Ordinance No. 1678 for Senior Citizen Housing Development (SCHD) Zoning District is designed to provide for residential uses appropriate for seniors' unique lifestyles and needs. Higher densities, the mix of uses, requiring in return higher design and construction standards, and provision of the specific site and building amenities are allowed. The SCHD Zoning District intends to realize the policies and objectives of all General Plan Elements and to meet standards required to satisfy requirements for public health, safety, and general welfare. The minimum floor area for each unit is as follows:

Studio: 475 sq. ft.

One-bedroom: 600 sq. ft.

Two-bedroom: 750 sq. ft.

Senior Housing Development Standards
Senior housing, group homes and r esidential care facilities are allowed without special permits, and the development standards are subject to the underlying zoning. This does not apply to facilities in Planned Residential District (PRD) zones.

These facilities may receive incentives indi cated in Chapter V – Housing Action Plan.

Therefore, Senior Housing Development Standards have not been identified as constraints.

Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation requests are available for persons with disabilities seeking equal access t o housing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act . Reasonable accommodation applies the zoning laws and other land-use regulations, policies, and procedures, and establishes relevant criteria to be used when co nsidering such requests. The Development Services Director has the authority to review and make decisions on requests for reasonable accommodation, City Council Regular Meeting - Page 271 of 683
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including whether the applicant is eligible to receive reasonable . The development services director or appointed designee may refer the matter to the planning commission, as appropriate.

The Planning Commission has the authority to review and decide upon requests for reasonable accommodation, including any encroachment into any required setback area, resulting in building size increase above what is allowed in the applicable zoning district concerning height, lot coverage, and floor area ratio maximums, or whenever a reduction in required parking is requested. If the application for reasonable accommodation is referred to or reviewed by the Planning Commission, a decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application shall be rendered within thirty (30) business days after the application is complete, based on the findings outlined in Section 25 -24-5. The following findings are listed as follows:

A. Agreements Prior to the issuance of a building permit for an affordable unit, resale restrictions or rental controls, or both, as the case may be, shall be set forth in an agreement between the city and the developer, in a form consistent with the city council adopted form agreement, which agreement shall be recorded against the property containing the affordable units. The agreement shall be executed by the city manager, and its requirements shall run with the land and bind the applicant’s successors.

B. Rental Units; Occupancy; Annual Report: Agreements involving rental units shall require the owner of the affordable units to ensure that the units are occupied by tenants whose monthly income levels do not exce ed moderate income levels and shall preclude tenants from subletting or subleasing the unit. The agreement shall also require the owner of the affordable unit to submit an annual report to the city manager, in a format approved by the city.

The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: an identification of the affordable units within the project; the monthly rents charged and proposed to be charged; vacancy information for the prior year; and the monthly income for tenants of e ach affordable unit throughout the prior year.

C. Ownership Units; Occupancy; City’s Right of First Refusal: Agreements for ownership units shall specify that the inclusionary units must be occupied by the owner or owners and may not be leased or rented witho ut the written approval of the city. The resale restrictions shall provide that in the event of the sale of an affordable unit, the city shall have the right to purchase any affordable owner-occupant unit at the maximum price that could be charged to an eligible household.

D. Selection Criteria: No household shall be permitted to occupy a unit that is required under this article to be affordable unless the city or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility. Eligible potential occupants of affordable units will be qualified on the basis of household income, the median combined household income statistics for Los Angeles County published periodically by the California department of housing and community development, all sources of household income and assets, the relationship between household City Council Regular Meeting - Page 272 of 683
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size and the size of available units, and any further criteria required by law.

The developer shall use an equitable selection method established in conformance with the terms of this article. The selection criter ia may not distinguish between adults and children. Selection of qualified person should be based on priorities established using the point system described below:
 Employed within the boundaries of the city of Lynwood (3 points, 1 per household).
 Public se rvice employee working in the city of Lynwood (1 additional point).
 Lynwood resident (3 points, 1 per household).
 Seniors (1 point, 1 per household).
 Permanently disabled (1 point, 1 per household).

To qualify as a “public service employee,” the person shall be employed by a public agency.

To qualify as “employed within the boundaries of the city of Lynwood,” the person shall have been employed within the city of Lynwood for at least six (6) months. To qualify as a “Lynwood resident,” the person shall have been a resident of the city of Lynwood for at least one year prior to the eligibility determination.

These standards are reasonable for exceptional cases which require further research and discretionary review and action. Therefore, no constraints have been identified.

Emergency Shelter, Transitional/Supportive Housing, and Single -Room Occupancy Units
The City recently amended the Zoning Ordinance in 2013 to include the definitions and regulations for Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing, Supportive Hou sing, and Single- Room Occupancy under Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-03.

An “emergency shelter” is defined as housing with minimal supportive services for persons experiencing homelessness that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. Emergency shelters with up to 30 occupants are permitted by right within the city in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) Zone and the M (Manufacturing) Zone. Emergency shelters with more than 30 occupants within the city are permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit within the same Zones. Emergency shelters must comply with the underlying Zoning District Standards and with Article 24, Division 3, 25 -24-20 E mergency Shelter Standards and Regulations and must obtain a Business License.

Permitted Zones: R-3, M
“Supportive housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

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Permitted Zones: R-1, R-2, R-3, PRD
“Transitional housing” and “transitional housing development” means buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six (6) months.

Permitted Zones: R-1, R-2, R-3, PRD
“Single-room occupancy (SRO) ” housing, also known as an efficiency unit, means housing consisting of single -room dwelling uni ts typically with no more than four hundred (400) square feet of habitable space that is the primary residence of its occupant or occupants. The unit must contain either food preparation or sanitary facilities (and may contain both). An accessory structure such as a garage, storage room, playroom, pool house or rumpus room does not qualify as an SRO.

Minimum Unit Size: 150 sq. ft.

Maximum Unit Size: 400 sq. ft.

Permitted Zones: R-1, R-2, R-3, PRD
Many Industrial/Manufacturing Planned Development (MPD) zoned parcels, especially to the west of the city, are adequately sized to support multiple Emergency Shelters within the area.

Lots within those areas range from 100,000 square feet (approximately 2 acres) to approximately 12,000 square feet in the northern areas of City of Lynwood.

The many warehouses within those zoned areas can be easily converted to lofts for emergency housing. For example, the Brewery Artist Lofts Complex in Los Angeles is the perfect example of successful conversion from the former Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery. The operation was able to create 310 lofts upon a span of 16 acres to provide adequate housing.

The conversion and utilization of the MPD zoning to provide housing is an ideal situation for emergency shelters. Lynwood Zoning Code Section 9-4.303(2)(E)(3)(e) requires one parking space for every 800 square feet of use in MPD zones.

Although CUPs are not required for Emergency Shelters proposing 30 beds, the proposed uses shall be subject to comply with the Emergency Shelter Standar ds and Regulations in Section 25 -24-20. There are many instances of emergency housing that eventually lose upkeep, and the City has the power to enforce conditions through entitlements. The discretionary actions and design standards will provide for housi ng amenities, operations, management, security/safety, and transit accessibility which is vital to the development of Emergency Housing.

Due to staff reductions and budget cuts, the City was unable to amend the zoning ordinance to address SRO units in com pliance with SB 2 in the timeframe anticipated. As part of the Zoning Code update, the City will address the development of SRO units and revise the Zoning Code to permit SRO units as residential use in all residential zones, including the R-1, R-2, R- 3, a nd PRD zones, subject only to the development standards required in the process of revising the Zoning Code to address this requirement.

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Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Assembly Bill 101 states, “The Legislature finds and declares that Low Barrier Navigatio n Center developments are essential tools for alleviating the homelessness crisis in this state and are a matter of statewide concern.” Per California Government Code Section 65660, “Low Barrier Navigation Centers” are defined as a Housing First, low -barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. Lo w Barrier Navigation Centers are required as a use by right in areas zoned for mixed uses and non-residential zones permitting multiple family uses if specified requirements are met. The Lynwood Zoning Code does not address Low Barrier Navigations Centers by definition. A Program is included in the Housing Programs Section of this Housing Element to ensure City development standards allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers by right in all zones that permit mixed-uses and non-residential uses.

Mobile/Manufactured Home
A “manufactured home” is defined as a factory -build single -family structure. Known as “mobile homes,” these structures are transportable in one or more sections and designed to be used as residential dwelling units and not having wheels or axles permanently attached to their bodies or frames. To be considered a manufactured home, one must be built in conformance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1976 and be located on a foundation system pursuant to th e California Health and Safety Code Section 18551. Manufactured homes or mobile home s do not include recreational vehicles or commercial coaches. As per state law, local governments cannot prohibit the installation of mobile homes on permanent foundations on single-family lots. Mobile home parks must also be permitted on any residentially zoned land and required average density cannot be less than that permitted by the Municipal Code.

The process for a Development Permit for Mobile/Manufactured housing will go through the same timeline and development process in accordance with HCD’s Mobilehome and Special Occupancy Parks Laws and Regulations . The anticipated time from the submittal of the application will be 3 to 6 months and will most likely be a shorter period depending on the type of request. Therefore, the issuance of the development permit is not identified as a constraint.

Farmworker Housing
California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6 generally require agricultural employee housing to be permitted by right, without a Conditional Use Permit, in single-family zones for six or fewer persons. The Lynwood Zoning Code does not address Low Farmworker Housing by definition. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) “Pre-Certified Local Housing Data” for Lynwood (August 2020 -) provides data for Farmworkers residing in Lynwood and employment in the Agricultural Industry, as presented in Table II-27, page II-18.

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Building Codes and Enforcement
Lynwood has adopted the Los Angeles County Building Code, which is based on the current California Building Code. Standards required in Lynwood are the same as other jurisdictions in the region that also have adopted the Los Angeles County Building Code. The adopted standards are based on minimum requirements for health and safety of resident occupants.

Lynwood has not made any local amendments to the Los Angeles County Building Code.

Programs for code enforcement have been implemented in prior General Plans that reduce the threat to safety, health, and quality of housing by focusing on substandard construction and flagging it for attention to bring up to the most up to date building and safety codes or demolish construction that cannot be brought up to code. The City's Code Enforcemen t Division is tasked with driving out to sites within the city and noting any Municipal Code Violations, whether internal or external. Upon inspection, the Code Enforcement Officer will send a Notice of Violation to the home with the listed violations and instructions to alleviate the issue. Depending on the violation, some may close out cases simply by calling in to let the officer inspect the property or asking to provide plans for the city's Planning and Building and Safety Division to legalize their violations.

Code enforcement program is to be continued, as it is considered a successful program, that, when combined with Community Development, can inform residents about existing programs to aid with affordable housing. Currently, the City of Lynwood Code Enforcement program has processed 17,260 housing units, bringing them up to code and addressing unsafe and unsightly properties.

Development Processing Procedures
The City’s 2002 General Plan indicates the City has a program to expedite permit approvals and indicates, “This program is used to encourage development in the City.” Design Guidelines
Lynwood Zoning Code Section 25-20-4-G) indicates City-Wide Residential Design Guidelines (dated April 2013) “shall apply city -wide.” The design guidelines are to be used by property owners, developers, architects, landscape architects, and designers in the planning and design of projects in the City. Deviations must comply with Minor Variance standards.

The Lynwood Design Guidelines are publicly available and easily accessible through the City website as of July 2013 and are consistent with the City of Lynwood Zoning Code Section

25.20.4. The design standards are city -wide and are for the Planning Commission, City Council, and city staff to review proposed development projects for lasting quality, implement the goals of the general plan, and maintain and enhance the residential property values to “promote excellence in the design and development of new residential projects and rehabilitation of existing residential structures.” These guidelines include but are not limited to lighting, setbacks, and materials as part of the presentation to the council or commission.

The Planning Division staff are encouraged to be a part of the design process to assist and make clear to developers and owners the design guidelines and development standards.

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take from three to four months to execute after the complete submission of all required documents.

Due to the availability and public accessibility of the city’s design standards to homeowners, contractors, and developers, it is not seen as a significant constraint upon housing development.

Local Processing and Permit Procedures
The development co mmunity generally states that processing time to secure development permits in California is a significant contributor to the high cost of housing in the State. The time that elapses from discretionary or administrative permit submittal to project or plan approval may vary considerably. Factors that can affect length of development application review include the following: completeness of the development application submittal; responsiveness of developers to staff comments and requests for information; l evel of environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; requirement of rezoning or general plan amendment; or application subject to public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission or City Council.

Certainty and consistency in permit processing procedures and reasonable processing times is important to ensure the development review/approval process does not discourage developers of housing or add excessive costs (including carrying costs on developable property) that would make the project economically infeasible. The City is committed to maintaining efficient discretionary and administrative application processing times. Total processing times vary according to project, but most residential project applications are approved within six to nine months. The following Table IV-13 provides a summary of typical processing procedures of various types in the City.

Table IV-13
Typical Processing Procedure

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
Applicant submits application to City
City lead staff person composes detailed Project Description, using Project Application filed with City, necessary changes to General Plan and to Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan City lead staff person requests clarifications/additional information from Applicant After distributing Application package to in -house reviewers, Fire Department, and Sheriff’s Office for review, City lead staff person concurrently conducts Planning Department review of Application components
City lead staff person compiles all in-house review comments, composes Incomplete Letter and sends to Applicant
City lead staff person meets with Applicant to discuss comments City lead staff person conducts 2nd review after Applicant revises plans, per comments City declares Application “complete” and sends Letter of Completeness City lead staff person prepares revised General Plan/Zoning Code changed pages, if necessary City lead staff person informs applicant what additional technical studies are necessary for Staff review and for composing environmental documentation
City lead staff composes Initial Study
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City lead staff person arranges, via mail/email, and conducts tribal consultations City lead staff person completes environmental documentation (assumed Mitigated Negative Declaration)
City lead staff person arranges for State and public review of Mitigated Negative Declaration City lead staff person compiles and responds to all comments pertaining to environmental documentation
City lead staff prepare s final Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
City lead staff schedules Planning Commission Public Hearing City lead staff composes Planning Commission Staff Report, Conditions of Approval, and Resolutions for CEQA document
City lead staff conducts Public Hearing and present s Staff Report, with Recommendations, Conditions of Approval

Processing time can be a constraint to building affordable housing.

Single-family
If a proposed single -family project does not confor m to development regulations of the appropriate zoning district, a discretionary action is required. The City Planning Commission considers this type of project application. Planning Commission approval is based on findings as outlined in the zoning dist rict regulations. Processing time for a Planning Commission hearing is approximately 3-6 months.

Multiple-Family
Multiple-family project applications are subject to site plan and design review. The discretionary process is the same for all types of multiple-family projects, whether market rate or affordable in nature. Processing time is approximately 6-9 months. The project is subject to the City’s Planning Commission review.

General Plan Amendment and/or Zone Change
The City has identified three resid ential zones (R -1, R-2; and R-3) and has identified opportunities in which commercial properties can be “recycled” for residential development and has identified additional “residential development opportunity area” that would support mixed -use development that includes residential within the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan study area.

A proposed residential project may include a general plan amendment and/or zone change where proposed densities exceed that allowed by existing general plan and zoning district designations. This type of approval action is discretionary, requiring Planning Commission review and City Council approval. Approval of a zone change or general plan amendment would depend on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate the proposal wou ld further City established land use goals.

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Discretionary Approval
Site Plan Review is an administrative review process, typically used for single -family development. City amended its Zoning Code to allow multiple -family residential development projects wi th 3 or more dwelling units to be processed through Site Plan Review, which provides for administrative review and approval. The Site Plan Review process commences upon submittal of an application to the City Planning Department.

Following is a summary of the approval process for a typical multiple -family residential project.
 Preparation and submittal of application – The applicant prepares plans, maps and other materials necessary to review the project and submits the application to the Community Development Department.
 Receive application – The Community Development Department reviews the materials submitted as part of the application. If the submittal is complete, it is taken in and assigned to a planner.
 Process application – The Community Development Department processes the application in coordination with other departments and agencies as necessary.

Processing normally includes:
o The assigned planner distributes copies of the application plans to affected agencies and departments, and schedules the c ase for review at a meeting of a preliminary review committee.
o The planner reviews the proposed plans to determine if the plans meet current City regulations and policies. The assigned planner prepares an Initial Study pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Depending upon location and potential impacts of the project, additional environmental studies may be required. Information provided in the environmental studies may be necessary for the City to develop the appropriate env ironmental determination: A Categorical Exemption; Negative Declaration; Mitigated Negative Declaration; or, Environmental Impact Report.
o The project applicant prepares the required environmental studies and revises the project plans in accordance with Ci ty staff comments. If the studies and plans are acceptable, each department submits its requested Conditions of Approval to the assigned staff planner.
o The assigned staff planner schedules the case for a public hearing before the City Planning Commission. Staff publishes a notice of the Planning Commission hearing and the proposed environmental determination. Unless exempt under CEQA, a notice is published a minimum 20 days in advance of the public hearing for a typical multiple -family project. The 20 -day period corresponds to the minimum public review period for a Negative Declaration, according to CEQA.

An exempt project would require a 10 -day notice. The assigned staff planner then mails notice of the Planning Commission hearing to property owners within 300 feet of the project site and posts a public notice sign on the project site.
o The assigned staff planner prepares a Planning Commission Staff Report that describes staff recommendations and staff -proposed Conditions of Approval.

The Staff Report is sent to the Planning Commission and the project applicant in advance of the public hearing.

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 Conduct public hearing – The City Planning Commission conducts a public hearing. The project applicant and the public are invited to testify before the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission decision includes acting on the environmental determination and on the project. Any party can appeal the Planning Commission decision within 15 calendar days after the Planning Commission decision (10 days for decisions under the Subdivision Map Act). The appeal hearing is publicly noticed and conducted before the City Council. The appeal hearing occurs approximately 30 days after appeal filing.

The entire process generally is completed within 4 -7 months, accordi ng to the type of project application. Processing time can be protracted if the residential project requires a Zone Change or General Plan Amendment.

Delays in processing residential project applications can increase housing costs. The length of the processing time is primarily a function of the completeness of the application submitted, the complexity of issues associated with the project, modification of project design (if necessary), and preparation of studies to meet State and Federal environmental requirements, and efforts to address concerns voiced by neighbors of the project site.

The Site Plan Review application is reviewed for the following conditions (findings):
 That the proposed use is consistent with the City General Plan  That the nature, condi tion, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures  That the site for the proposed use is of adequa te size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed
 That the proposed use complies with all applicable development standards of the zoning district
 That the proposed use observes the spirit and intent of the City Zoning Code  The above conditions are typical to permit a development project by right.

Lynwood has eliminated the Site Plan Review Committee. The Planning Staff and selected reviewers from other City divisions are routed the development plans for review. This change has had a minimal effect on the project review timeline. Ultimately, project approval then becomes at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

Administrative Variances
When residential development projects are proposed to deviate significantly from applicable codes, a zone variance is required. The City has established two types of variance applications: major variances and minor variances. Variances shall not be granted to authorize a use or activity on a property that is not otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of the zoning code. Variances may offer deviations from required setbacks, lot coverage standards and building height.

The process for the two different V ariances varies depending on the request. Minor variances can be processed within t wo months for the simplicity and minor variance requested. For non -minor Variances, the entitlement is typically paired with another entitlement, including Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permits. The typical processing time is approximately four to seven months depending on the project request and review City Council Regular Meeting - Page 280 of 683
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period. The timeframe could be shorter with adequate staffing and streamlined processes in place. With the recent turnover in staff and increased Accessory Dwelling Unit requests, the city will hire mo re staff and implement streamlining processes as discussed in the Housing Programs.

Development Fees and Improvement Requirements
Local governments balance needs for affordable housing with budgetary constraints and need for services to be economically sel f-supporting. Lynwood provides waiving of park fees for affordable housing developments.

Agencies other than the City levy development fees. The Lynwood Unified District also levies school impact fees in the amount of $3.20 per square foot for residential developments over 500 square feet.

The following Table IV-14 presents the most recent Lynwood Master Fees applicable to housing development. They are not considered to be significant constraints to the development of affordable housing.

Table IV-14
Planning Fees

FEE AMOUNT
Appeal (City Council or Planning Commission) $920.26
Certification of Compliance $234.32
Conditional Use Permit $2,290.93
CUP Modification $1,470.47
Fence Permit $58.60
General Plan Revision $2,056.52
Home Occupation Appeal $351.63
Land Use Determination Review $468.84
Lot Line Adjustment $468.84
Lot Merger or Unmerger $468.84
Parcel Map/ Tract Map Subdivision $2,290.93
Preliminary Project Review/ 48-hour plan check $368.55
Property Owner Notification $234.42
Revision to Approved Plans $125.97
Room Additions $30.62
Tenant Improvement $30.62
Sign Review and Inspection $122.47
Site Plan Review - Commercial/Industrial $703.26
Site Plan Review - Remodel/Interior Alterations $468.84 Site Plan Review - Single-family $468.84
Zoning Clearance $58.60
New Address $234.42
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FEE AMOUNT
Landscaping Plan (Residential) $234.42
Landscape Plan Review (Commercial/Industrial) $352.63
Variance $2,290.93
Zone Change $2,290.93
Extraordinary Research (Rebuild Letters) $122.47
Minor Variance $351.63
Staff Appeal $920.26
Publicly Visible Art Variable, Based
on Project Cost
Building and Safety Plan Check 65% of
Construction
Permit Fee
Environmental Assessment
Categorical Exemption $122.47
Initial Study $703.26
Negative Declaration $468.84
Items not listed may be charged based on the calculated hourly rate(s) for the department(s) involved. Items of unusual size or complexity may also be charged based on hourly rates, subject to advance determination of the City of the est. time required.

Due to the California legislature, municipal governments have transitioned from property taxes to fees and impact fees for the development and maintenance of public and transportation infrastructure. Some of these fees include but are not limited to police services, water facilities, wastewater facilities, childcare facilities, and parks and recreation facilities, collectively named Impact Fees.

Development Fees for new developments and modificatio ns to existing developments, such as adding Accessory Dwelling Units, are consistent with maintaining permit processing fees affordable for most developments while providing options for affordable housing within the city. Due to California law, ADU Develop ments under 750 Square Feet are exempted from impact fees, while developments over 750 are eligible to be charged in a proportionate manner for impact fees.

Table IV-15
Impact Fees
Impact Single Family Multi-Family
Civic Center $145.70/unit $145.70/unit
Parks $2,270.10/unit $2,270.10/unit
Police $413.32/unit $413.32/unit
Transportation $16.03/unit $11.22/unit
Wastewater $347.17/unit $208.30/unit
Water $1,381.25/unit $1,381.25/unit
Lynwood Unified District $3.20/Sq. Ft. For Residential Developments over 500 Sq Ft.

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(Not from the City)
Source: City of Lynwood Master Fee Schedule, 2018

Fees are professionally reviewed by City Council once every five years to determine whether the cost of new development is still reasonable with impact fees in consideration, except for the Lynwood Unified District Impact Fee, which the City does not determine. In any case, the fees and development costs are balanced for economic self -sustainability and affordable housing development. All of the fees shown in Table IV-15 and any additional impact and development fees can be found on the City of Lynwood Master Fee Schedule, which is publicly available on the City’s website.

Generally, the amount for development fee for a singl e unit (even multiple families at a per-unit cost) is approximately $8,000. The breakdown of fees are calculated as follows:
 Planning Division review fee: $750
 Building Division Plan Check fee: $1,462.24
 Building Division Permit Fee $1,393.60
 Development Impact Fees (R-1): $2,586.00
 New Address Fee: $260.00
 Fire Flow Test $489.89
 Public Works C & D (Construction and Demolition) fee: $1,000.00 (on average) Total: 7,941.73
The highest fees for development are school fees, parks and recreation fee, and water facility fee. The fees have varied since the last planning period.

As development processing fees and school fees are largely determined by square footage, valuation and a number of other factors including the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, outlets, etc., it can be difficult to accurately determine the actual and average fees charged for a developer for residential development. As a result, and as shown on Table IV-14 and IV-15, the fees presented are not considered to be a significant constraint on the development of housing.

Zonings and Fees Transparency
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65940.1, in an effort to create clarity and transparency in the housing and development process, the City has made all development standards, master fee schedule and relevant documentation and applications available to the public through the City Website. The city will continue to provide transparency and update the website as needed.

B. Non-Governmental Constraints

1. Environmental Constraints
Natural landforms, environmental hazards, or habitat can constrain residential development opportunities. Soils that are susceptible to seismicity or other geologic conditions or contain sensitive habitats could limit development capacity. Constraints in Lynwood consist of site -specific factors related to seismicity, flooding (generally in the southern portion of the City), and soil and groundwater contamination. State and federal City Council Regular Meeting - Page 283 of 683
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laws (e.g., FEMA floodplain regulations, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the state Fish an d Game Code and Alquist -Priolo Act) also constrain development opportunities.

The sites included in the 2021 -2029 Lynwood Housing Sites Inventory will be individually screened to ensure they are not located in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-designated flood hazard areas or active fault zones and that they do not require remediation of contaminated soil or water prior to development.

Seismicity
The Project site is located in the southwestern coastal plain of the greater Los Angeles Basin within the historical flood plain of the Los Angeles River, which in turn is located within the Peninsular Range geomorphic province. This province is characterized as a low-lying plain that rises gently inland to surrounding mountains and hills. The Peninsular Range is characterized by northwest -southeast trending structural blocks separated by northwest-southeast trending strike-slip faults. There are four structural blocks within the Los Angeles Basin: the southwestern block; the northwestern block; the central block; and the northeaster block. The Project site is located within “Central Block.” This Block is bounded by the Newport Inglewood -Rose Canyon fault zone to the southwest and the Whittier Elsinore fault zone to the northeast.

The Project site is u nderlain by silty and sandy Young Alluvial Fan Deposits. Based on subsurface investigation conducted for the “Geotechnical Report,” the Project site is mantled by artificial man -made fill soils ranging in depths from approximately 6.5 to 12 feet across the entire Project site. Artificial fill soils typically were composed of soft to very stiff, gray-brown to dark brown fat clay, lean clay, silt and elastic silt, and light gray to brown loose to dense silty sand that contained traces of roots, wood fragments, gravel and brick fragments. Native Young Alluvial Fan deposits were encountered below fill soils.

These deposits consisted predominantly of soft to hard silts, and firm to very stiff lean and fat clays interspersed with layers of loose to dense silty sand, and medium dense to dense poorly and well-graded sands that extended to the maximum explored depth of 66.5 feet.

Southern California is known to be seismically active. Earthquakes that occur within approximately 60 miles of the Project site are cap able of generating ground shaking of engineering significance to the proposed construction. The Project site and area are located in general proximity of several active and potentially active faults.

The following Table IV-16 indicates principal known active faults that may affect the Project site.

Table IV-1616
Principal Active Faults
Fault Name Approximate Fault Distance
to Project Site1
(miles)
Maximum Moment
Magnitude2
(Mmax)
Newport-Inglewood 3.2 7.1
Whittier 10.5 6.8
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Palos Verdes 11.4 7.3
Hollywood 12.8 6.4
Puente Hills Blind Thrust 12.0 7.1
Raymond 13.2 6.5
Santa Monica 14.0 6.6
Anacapa-Dume 14.9 7.5
Verdugo 16.2 6.9
Sierra Madre 18.6 7.2
Clamshell-Sawpit 27.3 6.5
Sierra Madre (San Fernando) 24.2 6.7
Malibu Coast 26.0 6.7
San Gabriel 26.5 7.2
San Andreas 41.0 7.8
Notes:
1 per Jennings, 2010
2 per Cao, et al., 2003

Potential seismic sources of significance to the Project include active faults previously described and faults that are not k nown to break the ground surface but are considered active. The latter group of faults includes buried or “blind” thrust faults. Current tectonic models for the Los Angeles basin include presence of buried thrust faults, several of which are considered p artly responsible for the north -to-south compression of the Basin.

Although these faults currently are not zoned by the State of California for surface rupture hazards (Earthquake Fault Zones), many are considered capable of generating seismic shaking of significance to structures. The buried active fault closest to the Project site is the Puente Hills Thrust Fault, which currently is defined as three separate but juxtaposed, generally east-west trending and north-dipping fault surfaces that combined extend from Downtown Los Angeles to Brea. Although ground rupture officially has not been attributed to the Fault, the presence of youthful hills (e.g., Coyote Hills) and shallow folding at depth in the upper portion of the interpreted thrust suggest recent activity.

Established State regulations (e.g., Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act; Seismic Hazard Mapping Act; California Building Standards Code -Title 24) ensure public safety, minimize risk, and facilitate residential, development.

Flooding
In the first half of the 20th century, flooding was a serious problem in Lynwood. However, channeling the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo River eliminated much of the danger from flooding. The City is located in Flood Zone X, based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency current Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Zone includes areas that would be inundated as a result of flows associated with the 500-year flood, the 1000-year flood to average depths of less than one foot or with drainage areas less than one square mile and areas protected by levees from the 1000 -year flood. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works created an online map for El Nino Storm Hazard Areas. Some City Council Regular Meeting - Page 285 of 683
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southwestern portions and the entire eastern portion of Lynwood are in the M oderate Flood Risk Area and the eastern boundary of the City near the Los Angeles River is in a High Flood Risk Area.

The City Municipal Code (Chapter 15) includes regulations pertaining to drainage and flood protection and recently adopted their own Urban Water Management Plan (2020). Both regulations coupled with environmental initial studies, documents, and mitigation measures are not seen as a constraint to development.

Soil and Water Contamination
The City ’s General Plan Public Health and Safety Elemen t indicates the most common hazardous materials and hazardous waste problems and concerns in Lynwood and its vicinity are related to transportation accidents, illegal dumping, underground storage tank leaks, leaking natural gas pipelines, commercial/industrial wastes, pesticides, and illegal drug laboratories. The California State Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) EnviroStor database contains information about properties in California where hazardous substances have been released or where the potential for a release exists. In addition to hazardous materials used and generated in the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan study area, there is a substantial potential for uncontrolled release of hazardous materials from vehicular accidents on Interstate-105. The Lynwood General Plan estimates 20-25 percent of all vehicles using Interstate-105 and Interstate-710 (on the easterly boundary of the City) are transporting some type of hazardous material. In addition, the Alameda Corridor, approximately one -fourth mile west of the Project site would be a major carrier of hazardous materials. Approximately 100 trains proceed along the corridor each 24 -hour period; approximately 70 percent of the trains using the Corridor are estimated to be carrying some sort of hazardous material. In addition, Lynwood is located along a major east-west Los Angeles International Airport flight corridor, which presents a potential for an accident involving an aircraft carrying hazardous materials and fuels.

Results of a search of this database are contained in Section 4.6 (Hazards and Hazardous Materials) of the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. There has been a voluntary cleanup of a toxic site in the Project area. Regular monitoring and regulations will not constraint to new development.

2. Infrastructure Constraints
On-Site/Off-Site Improvements for Multiple-Family Projects Typical off-site improvements include street, storm drain, wet utilities, and dry utilities.

However, off -site improvement s normally are limited to project frontage limits with transitions to existing improvements as required. Project developers pay for the cost of these improvements to the extent possible. Therefore, the improvement costs add to the cost of new residential units and thereby potentially become constraints to affordable housing development in Lynwood.

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Streets
Street improvements can include pavement, base, curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, raised landscaped medians, underground overhead utility lines, driveway approaches, and other components. Occasionally, additional right -of-way dedication may be required to enable street width to conform to the City General Plan Circulation Element. Projects may be required to construct half-width street improvements plus a travel lane on the opposite side of the street along the project frontage, and any required transitions joining proposed to existing improvements.

Storm Drains
Improvements to the existing drainage system may be required. Development standards require sites to be graded to drain toward the public right-of-way. If a downstream storm drain exists nearby, the project will be required to construct a storm drain along the project frontage to the existing storm drain terminus. Catch basins and storm d rain laterals are required.

Water and Sewer
The City is the primary water and sewer purveyor for residents and businesses within the City. Projects must construct on -site water and sewer improvements. Projects are required to construct water and sewer la terals with proper connections. Valves, cleanouts, backflow prevention devices, fire hydrants and sewer manholes are some appurtenances commonly associated with connections to existing water and sewer lines.

The City provides water services to 90 percent (2,790 acres) of the City’s approximate 4.84 square miles; Liberty Utilities provides water service to the remaining 10 percent. The city lines carry sewage to the County of Los Angeles trunk lines, which, in turn, transport sewage to the Sanitation Distr icts of Los Angeles County Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) located in the City of Carson. This facility provides both primary and secondary treatment for approximately 320 million gallons of wastewater per day. The existing sewage system provides enough capacity to meet existing and future demand for residential uses.

There is only one area in the city that is served by a septic system. It is located in an industrial area in the northwest section of the city. The City anticipates this area wil l continue with non-residential uses. Future development for this area for residential uses would require a General Plan Amendment and associated EIR to evaluate and mitigate any potential deficiencies.

A septic system serves only one area in the City whi ch is located in an industrial area in the northwest section of the city. The City anticipates this area will continue with non - residential uses. Future development for this area for residential uses would require a General Plan Amendment and associated EI R to evaluate and mitigate any potential deficiencies.

The Housing Element anticipates the development of additional housing units, which would generate increased wastewater flows. According to Los Angeles County, the primary water source for Lynwood is groundwater from the 23-mile long Gaspur Aquifer. The City City Council Regular Meeting - Page 287 of 683
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owns and operates six active wells and one three-million-gallon reservoir. There is also a 16-inch MWD feeder to the reservoir. The City pumps approximately 5,500 acre-feet per year from groundwater and receives about 1,000-acre-feet per year from the MWD feeder line. According to the City's General Plan, the existing water supply is adequate to serve the city's existing and projected population.

The Housing Element anticipates the development of addi tional residential units, generating increased demands for water supplies. Project implementation would likely not intercept an aquifer and would not substantially decrease the City's overall water supply through increased withdrawals from groundwater. Thus, the availability of water supply is sufficient to meet current and future needs.

Government Code Section 65589.7 requires cities and counties to work with water and sewer services to adopt written policies and procedures that prioritize service hook -ups to developments that help meet the community's share of the regional need for lower - income housing. The City's Public Works Department currently hooks up water and sewer services to projects with permits without special priorities, requirements, or condit ions for specific project types. Program 8 has been implemented into the 6th Cycle Housing Element to ensure that the city will work closely with its local water and sewer providers to execute and implement an Urban Water Management Plan to adequately serv e and prioritize qualified lower -income, single- and multi-family development under Program

18. On-Site Improvements
Off-site improvements for single-family residential development are similar to those for multiple-family residential development. Common o n-site improvements pertaining to engineering consist of parking lot improvements, drainage facilities, and water quality treatment. Parking lot improvements may include pavement, base, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ribbon gutter, handicap access ramps, stripin g, and signage. On -site drainage facilities may consist of surface system facilities such as ribbon gutters and swales or subsurface system facilities such as inlets, drainpipes, or underground storage.

Best Management Practices (BMP) for a project design may include water quality control measures. Depending on identified pollutants of concern, water treatment control BMP may include infiltration basins, water quality basins, or bio swales.

Many land development fees are based on valuation or earthwork vo lumes. Plan check and inspection fees are based on a percentage of the engineer’s cost estimate for off-site improvements and for on-site improvements. Grading plan check and inspection fees are based on earth volume (cubic yards). Typical on -site impro vements pertaining to engineering consist of drainage facilities and water quality treatment for single -family residential lots. Common area improvements also may be subject to fees. Items below are improvements made specific to a lot. Except for improv ements associated with common areas, if a residential tract has a common area, all other improvements would be considered off-site public improvements.

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Market Constraints
Various factors not under the control of government also affect the cost, supply, and distribution of housing. These factors include: land cost, construction costs, and availability of financing.

Land Availability
Limited vacant residential land is a significant constraint to development of new housing in Lynwood. The Housing Sites Inventory in this document assesses how many, and where, sites are available for residential development in Lynwood.

The City has established R -1, R -2, and R -3 zoning districts that accommodate varied densities of residential use. In addition, the City has identified opportunities where land zoned for uses other than residential may be suitable for zone changes to allow residential use. These areas include properties designated for Live -Work uses, particularly within the study area of the Long Beach Bouleva rd Specific Plan (adopted 2006). The Specific Plan establishes four villages (land use districts) that allow mixed-use development including residential development at as many as 30 dwelling units per acre. The vacant properties within the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan study area can accommodate a significant number of residential (multiple-family and live/work units).

Land Prices
Land cost directly affects housing cost. Land cost is determined by several factors, the most important of which are land availability and permitted development density. As land becomes scarcer, land prices increase. In addition, land prices are positively correlated with the number of units permitted on each lot. As a result, a higher density lot likely may command a hi gher price than a lot designated for lower densities. Thereby, upon completion of the project the developer may realize a higher profit margin based on a greater number of units sold.

Although the Southern California housing market has witnessed increased sales in recent years, there remain significant differences in land prices in the region. Land prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties generally are more expensive than land prices in Riverside or San Bernardino counties. The lack of inexpensive resid ential land in Los Angeles County proves a major impetus for development in the Inland Empire.

Property prices have accelerated dramatically as fewer residentially zoned lots are available in Los Angeles County. However, there are many vacant lots in Lynwood zoned for residential use. Land prices are expensive and, as compared with nearby jurisdictions, lots zoned for residential use are marketed for $1.9 million dollars to $4.1 million dollars per acre, with an average cost of approximately $2.5 million dollars per acre. Land prices are a major constraint to building affordable housing throughout the region.

Density Bonuses
Density bonuses granted to a development can impact construction costs. Granting a density bonus provides a developer with an opportunity to create additional housing units on a property than normally would be allowable under established zoning for the property.

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Granting additional residential units can increase the economy of scale and thereby potentially reduce construction costs per residential unit.

Construction Costs
The COVID-19 pandemic reportedly has affected construction costs, which generally have decreased for the first time since 2010. The 2020 cost of building materials is approximately 3 percent lower than the 2019 cost , which could be attributed to delayed construction or closure of construction sites throughout the United States. However, the Associated Builders and Contractors has indicated cost of building materials increased throughout 2020, largely due to the risi ng cost of energy. Projections are that material costs will continue to increase in the near -term future while pandemic -related supply constraints and global trade tensions persist. The cost of materials also will continue to increase if the federally anticipated interest rate increases occur in year 2022 or and/or beyond.

Product type also determines construction cost. Older homes in Lynwood usually reflect a lesser degree of amenities (such as less square footage or provision of carports rather than a two-car garage) than the more contemporary housing. Older homes generally reflect a lower resale market price than newer product types with supplemental amenities and more technologically advanced materials.

Labor costs are based on various factors such as housing demand, number of contractors in an area, and whether construction workers are unionized. Estimates of labor costs range from 2-3 times the cost of construction materials. Thereby, labor cost represents approximately 17-20 percent of the cost o f construction of a residential unit. This is a substantial portion of overall construction cost.

An additional potential constraint pertaining to construction costs are prevailing wages.

In California, all public works projects are required to pay prevailing wages to all workers employed on a project. A public works project is considered any residential or commercial project funded by public monies, including federally funded or assisted residential projects controlled or carried out by an awarding body. In addition, State law requires prevailing wages, including Senate Bill 35, which requires that affordable housing projects that seek streamlined approval must be constructed using prevailing wages. The prevailing wage rate is the basic hourly rate paid on public works projects to a majority of workers engaged in a particular craft, classification, or type of work within the locality and in the nearest labor market area.

The California State Department of Industrial Relations determines prevailing wage rates twice annually. A prevailing wage ensures that the ability to obtain a public works contract is not based on remitting lower wage rates than a competitor and requires that all bidders use the same wage rates when bidding on a public works project. T he California State Department of Industrial Relations provides a link to the current prevailing wages for a journeyman craft or classification for each California County. Prevailing wages may be a constraint to construction of affordable housing because prevailing wages often are higher than formal wages.

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The cost of building materials and construction labor together are the most significant cost components of developing residential units. Currently in the Southern California market, construction costs a ccount for approximately 50 percent of the sale price of a new residence. Typical construction costs for apartment complexes of 20 dwelling units per acre are approximately $150,000/unit (including $10,000/unit for structured parking).

Construction costs for developing medium density (15 dwelling units/acre) condominiums over podium parking are approximately $200,000/unit (including $35,000/unit for a parking structure). Construction costs are expected to keep increasing due to increases in the price of construction materials.

In the private sector market, development of residential units is a business and investment venture. Private developers seek the greatest return for their investment. A constraining factor in the area of profitability is the marketplace where developers sell their residential products. To an extent, the marketplace establishes the upper end of the profit margin with overhead costs for construction constituting the lower percentage of profit.

Although housing construction costs a ffect affordability of new housing and constrain creation of affordable housing in Lynwood, there are several ways to reduce construction costs. Fewer amenities and lesser quality of building materials in new residences may result in lower sales prices or rents. Of course, building materials must exceed minimum acceptability for health, safety and adequate performance. California State Housing Law provides that local building departments can authorize use of lower cost materials and construction methods if the proposed dwelling design is found satisfactory and the materials or methods are at least equivalent to that prescribed by applicable State building codes. Additionally, prefabricated housing may provide lower priced products by reducing labor and m aterials costs. As the number of residential units built in scale increases, savings in construction costs over an entire project can be realized, particularly when combined with density bonus provisions.

The City may implement a variety of programs to write down land costs or provide other developer incentives such as flexibility in development standards to increase affordability, subject to the project developer providing a percentage of units with affordability restrictions.

The International Code Council (ICC) updates estimated cost of construction at six-month intervals and provides estimates for average cost of labor and materials and fixtures well above the minimum required by State and local building codes. In August 2020, the ICC estimated the average per square foot cost for good -quality housing was approximately $118.57 for multiple-family units, $131.24 for single-family units, and $148.44 for residential care/assisted living facilities. Construction costs for custom units with extra amenitie s are greater. Construction costs also are dependent upon materials used and building height in addition to regulations established in Lynwood’s adopted Building Code.

Construction costs are a significant portion of overall development cost but are not considered a major constraint to housing production in Lynwood because the costs are consistent throughout the gateway cities.

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The following Table IV -17 provides building valuation data comprising “average” construction costs per square foot. Jurisdictions can use this formula to determine permit fees. This Table presents factors that reflect relative value of one construction classification/occupancy group to another so that more expensive construction is assessed larger permit fees than less expensive construction. The International Code Council developed the Building Valuation Data as an estimating guide because the data only reflects average costs and is not representative of specific construction. The average costs include foundation work, structur al and non -structural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and interior finish material. The data is a national average and does not consider any regional cost differences.

Table IV-17
Square Foot Construction Costs
Group
(2018 International
Building Code)

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
R-2: Residential
Multiple-Family
179.04 171.80 165.73 157.74 143.25 138.43 157.99 125.18 120.47 R-3: Residential
One- and two-family
166.68 162.17 157.99 154.10 149.61 144.19 151.48 138.79 130.58 R-4: Residential:
care assisted living
facilities
211.58 204.34 198.27 190.28 175.02 170.20 190.53 156.95 152.25

The Building Valuation Data is not intended to apply to alterations or repairs to existing buildings. However, the Square Foot Construction Costs Table can be used to determine cost of an addition that is basically a stand -alone building that happens to be attached to an existing building. The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include price of the land on which the building is constructed.

Financing
Mortgage interest rates exert a large influence over housing affordability. Increases in interest rates decrease the number of persons able to afford a home purchase. Decreases in interest rates enable additional potential homebuyers introduced into the housing market. Local governments cannot affect interest rates because national policies and economic conditions determine interest rates. However, local jurisdictions can offer “leverage” funds by offering interest rate write -downs to extend home purchase opportunities to lower -income households. In addition , government-insured loan programs might be available to reduce mortgage down payment requirements.

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exceed cost of living adjustments. This is a constraint on housing affordability. Currently, interest rates are low. How ever, the rates can change significantly and thereby substantially impact affordability of housing stock.

Interest rates in 2021 are not a constraint to affordable housing. However, more strict lending standards could become a constraint to affordable hou sing. For instance, a one percent increase can make a monthly payment out of reach for many lower income households. As such, financing for long -term mortgages generally is available in Lynwood, subject to underwriting standards.

Affordability of housing stock and ability of potential buyers to fulfill required down payments may be more of an impediment to homeownership. Conventional home loans typically will require 80 percent loan -to-value and represent a very large constraint to first-time homebuyers.

Credit worthiness also is a great impediment to home ownership. According to the Federal Housing Authority, lenders consider a person’s debt -to-income ratio, cash available for down payment, and credit history when determining a maximum loan amount. P ersons with good credit may be able to have decreased down payment requirements and increased loan amounts. Persons with poor credit may only qualify for higher interest rates or a loan amount insufficient to purchase a residence. Poor credit ratings can be very damaging to lower-income residents who have fewer financial resources with which to qualify for a home loan. The Federal Housing Authority generally is more flexible than conventional lenders in its loan qualifying guidelines and allows many resi dents to re - establish a good credit history.

According to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, lending institutions are required to report lending activity by census tract. Table IV-18 below present’s disposition of home purchase loan applications by number of loans approved and loans denied.

The City is located within the Los Angeles -Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area
Table IV-18
Disposition of Conventional Home Purchase Loan Applications Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA
Loans Approved Loans Denied Loans Withdrawn/
Incomplete
Number of Loan
Applications
756 292 360
Percent of Total
Applications

53.69% 20.74% 25.57%
Note: Approved loans include loans originated and applications approved, but n ot accepted Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data

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V. HOUSING ACTION PLAN
Sections II through IV of this Housing Element describe the housing needs, opportunities, and constraints in the City. This sec tion presents the City's eight -year Housing Action Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period. This Plan sets forth Lynwood's goals, policies, and programs to address the identified housing needs of the City.

A. Goals and Policies
The overall goal of the Housing Element is to provide adequate housing in the City, both in quality and quantity, to provide appropriate shelter for all without discrimination.

The goals and policies of the Housing Element presented below address Lynwood’s identified housing needs and ar e implemented through a series of housing programs offered through the Community Development Department. Within this overarching goal, the City has established goals and policies to address the development, maintenance, and improvement of the housing stock.

GOAL 1 PRESERVE AND IMPROVE EXISTING HOUSING
POLICY 1.1 Monitor and enforce building and property maintenance code standards in residential neighborhoods
POLICY 1.2 Pursue the acquisition of substandard units and assembly of land for the development of new residential units
POLICY 1.3 Promote the repair, revitalization, and rehabilitation of residential structures that have fallen into despair
POLICY 1.4 Provide rehabilitation assistance through available State and Federal grant programs to assure tha t the existing housing stock is adequately maintained
POLICY 1.5 Encourage energy-efficient design in existing and new residential units and promote sustainability upgrades in existing and proposed residential complexes
POLICY 1.6 Encourage property owners to maintain and make improvements to their properties by taking advantage of programs offered by the City and County

GOAL 2 ENCOURAGE A VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES TO MEET THE NEEDS

OF CITY RESIDENTS
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POLICY 2.4 Support innovative public, private, and non-profit partnership efforts for the development of affordable housing
POLICY 2.5 Provide developer incentives, such as a density bonus or flexibility in development standards, to facilitate the development of quality housing that is affordable to lower and moderate-income households

GOAL 3 PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE WHERE NEEDED, WHENEVER

FEASIBLE
POLICY 3.1 Partner with the County of Los Angeles and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to publicize and encourage local and feder al housing programs
POLICY 3.2 Investigate and pursue programs and funding sources designed to expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households, including elderly persons and persons with disabilities
POLICY 3.3 Further public-private partnerships to develop, rehabilitate and maintain affordable housing

GOAL 4 REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL AND NONGOVERNMENTAL

CONSTRAINTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING

OPPORTUNITIES
POLICY 4.1 Periodically review and revise the City's development standard s, if necessary, to facilitate quality housing that is affordable to all income levels POLICY 4.2 Provide for streamlined, timely, and coordinated processing of residential projects to minimize holding costs and encourage housing production POLICY 4.3 Utilize density bonuses, fee reductions, or other regulatory incentives to minimize the effect of governmental constraints
POLICY 4.4 Encourage lot consolidation in the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan and Lynwood Transit Area Special Plan areas in order to cohesively redevelop larger areas

GOAL 5 PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
POLICY 5.1 Promote Fair Housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or color POLICY 5.2 Cooperate wi th the Fair Housing Foundation in the enforcement of fair housing laws and review of violations of applicable Federal and State fair housing laws
POLICY 5.3 Comply with the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act to provide for special needs housing in the zoning code and other land use regulations to provide housing for persons with disabilities and all forms of temporary/ transitional housing
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POLICY 5.5 Assess the social service needs of the communi ty and provide a wide variety of social service programs to City residents
B. Housing Programs
Preserve and Improve Existing Housing
Conserving and improving the condition of the housing stock is an essential goal for the City.

A significant portion of the housing stock is over 30 years old, the age when most homes begin to require major rehabilitation improvements. By identifying older residential neighborhoods for potential housing rehabilitation, the City has taken a proactive approach to maintaining the quality of its current housing stock. The focus neighborhoods identified by this document as evidencing physical problem conditions can be specifically targeted for City housing improvement assistance.

Program 1. CODE ENFORCEMENT & HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM As the housing stock continues to age, the enforcement of existing property maintenance codes is a primary means to preserve housing and the quality of neighborhoods. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing City ordinances affecting property maintenance, building conditions, and other housing and neighborhood issues. Working with citizens and inter -department staff to identify and remedy code violations, the Code Enforcement Division investigates as many as 8,000 complaints a year for these t ypes of violations based on reports from residents and violations identified by City Staff. The Code Enforcement Division addresses property maintenance, zoning, and building violations Citywide through a combination of public education and enforcement of the Lynwood Zoning Code. Building code violations are referred to the Planning and Building Divisions, and, when necessary, residents are referred to housing staff for rehabilitation assistance.

The Housing Rehabilitation Program offers homeowners the opp ortunity to apply for small grants and loans to complete improvement projects on their properties. The program provides assistance for low- and very low-income households, offering grants up to $10,000 and deferred payment loans up to $65,000, allowing res idents to address code violations, health and safety concerns, and complete exterior painting. This program also provides funding to residents to complete exterior and interior home repairs as well as perform architectural modifications to achieve ADA comp liance or reasonable accommodation for residents with disabilities. For the 2021 -2029 planning period, the City anticipates that approximately $300,000-$350,000 in HOME funds will be allocated annually for this program to complete approximately five7 projects.

For the 2021 -2029 planning period, the City anticipates that approximately $200,00 0 - $250,000 in CDBG funds will be allocated annually for this program. To affirmatively further fair housing, the City aims to apply for funding at least two times pe r year to address home improvements and implement programs within six months of receiving funding . These

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programs will be advertised throughout city hall, the city website, and city newsletters.

Adequate staffing will be hired to ensure quality of services to all homeowners.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing
Objective: Address property, structural, and energy/water conservation improvements for low-income homeowners in the City. The City anticipates that five projects will be assisted annually based on funding availability. The City will also apply for home improvement type funding at least two times per year, beginning with January 2022.

Program 2. ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City recognizes that on e of the most significant barriers to affordable housing is the acquisition of the property on which to construct affordable housing. To address this, the City will provide an annual allocation of HOME Program funds to purchase and acquire property that will be rehabilitated according to minimum property standards and be made available to be purchased by low- and moderate-income households. For the 2014-2021 planning period, the City was able to set aside 15% of allocated Home Funds for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds8 annually during the previous planning period. The City used $770,000 in CHDO funds 8 in 2014 for the development of four affordable, owner - occupied housing units at 3303 Magnolia Avenue. For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City will investigate new funding opportunities (such as HCD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program [NSP] funding) and administer funds as they become available. If, and when, a permanent funding source is i dentified, the City will provide information about the program at City Hall, on the City's website, and in other public places to increase awareness.

For the 2021 -2029 planning period, the City anticipates that they will continue to allocate approximately 15% of HOME funds annually to assist with the acquisition and/or substantial rehabilitation of 1 unit annually.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing as funds are available
Objective: 1) Investigate new funding opportunities and administer funds as they become available. If, and when, a permanent funding source is identified, the City will provide information at City Hall, on the City's website, and in other public places to increase awareness; 2) assist at least one home with acquisition/rehabilitation per year using HOME funds.

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Program 3. MONITOR AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City will continue to keep an inventory of affordable housing units in compliance with AB 987 and promote, through the Housing Division , the use of additional affordable housing assistance programs, as appropriate, to preserve existing affordable units that are at risk of converting to market-rate. When available, the City will utilize resources such as HUD Section 811 loans, HOME funds, CDBG funds, Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Programs, California Housing Finance Agency single -family and multi -family programs, programs to stimulate private developer and non-profit entity efforts in the development and financing of housing for lower- and moderate-income households.

As identified in the AFFH analysis, affordable housing, cost burden rentals, and overcrowding are major concerns within the city of Lynwood. To urge the development of affordable housing development and ensure the continued ava ilability of affordable housing to Lynwood residents, the City will consider the establishment of covenants, deed restrictions, or other methods when City or additional public funds are used to develop affordable housing.

Furthermore, the City will advise the private development community to consider long-term affordability restrictions beyond the required 55- and 45-year requirements. If the proposed development is for -sale units, the units replaced shall be subject to incentives or concessions:
(A) One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 10 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 5 percent for very low-income households, or at least 10 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development.
(B) Two incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 17 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 10 percent for very low-income households, or at least 20 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development.
(C) Three incentives or concessions for projects that include at least 24 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 15 percent for very low-income households, or at least 30 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development.
(D) Four incentives or concessions for projects meeting the criteria of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet.

The City will evaluate the appropriateness of such methods on a case -by-case basis and advertise the availability of funding, land, or other incentives to maintain units with affordability covenants. The City will also provide informational flyers and brochures to owners of developers of affordable units on an annual basis , and meetings will be encouraged for current affordable housing to discuss preservation or conversion.

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Timeline: Incentives shall be implemented by December 2022; informational flyers shall be distributed annually beginning May 2022.

Objective: City Staff will maintai n a list of affordable units throughout the City, including affordability information to ensure landlords comply with deed restrictions and preserve affordable units. The Housing Division will continue to pursue partnership opportunities with private devel opers and non-profits to preserve and expand affordable housing in the City.

Program 4. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION
The Community Development Department officially developed the Residential Design Guideline document, which includes the use of green building practices. The City also adopted the Energy Action Plan in 2018, which outlines the long -term vision of achieving energy efficiency in local government facilities and the community. During the planning period, the City will continue to review ordinances and rec ommend changes, where necessary, to encourage energy -efficient housing design and practices that are consistent with State regulations. The City provides information on its website and will continue to periodically update its literature regarding energy an d water conservation, including solar power, energy-efficient insulation, water -saving upgrades, and subsidies available from utility companies, and inform homeowners and landlords of the benefits of incorporating these features into construction and remod eling projects. When possible, the City will promote energy conservation devices including, but not limited to, lighting, water-saving faucets and toilets, water heater treatments, and solar energy systems for all new and existing residential projects. The City will inform applicants of maximum utilization of Federal, State, and local government programs that are intended to help homeowners implement energy and water conservation measures. Current opportunities include the County of Los Angeles Home Weatherization Program, the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) Program, and the Multi-family Rebate Program sponsored by the SoCalGas Company. Additionally, as part of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, residents can apply for loans to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. The Community Development Department will provide flyers and information to Lynwood residents.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Energy Efficient literature and funding opportuniti es will be uploaded and reviewed on an annual basis, starting July 2022.

Objective: Maintain and distribute literature on funding opportunities and programs promoting water and energy conservation, including solar power, additional insulation, and subsidie s available from utility companies, and promote the incorporation of these features into construction and remodeling projects. Inform residents of the City rehabilitation program to implement energy-efficient design.

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Encourage a Variety of Housing Types to Meet the Needs of the City Residents To enable more households to attain homeownership in Lynwood, the City participates in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC). The City is also supportive of the development of Accessory Dwelling Units, mixed -use, and multi-family housing to meet the needs of its growing senior population and multi-family rental housing for lower -income households, including working families and university students.

Program 5. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITES
The Lynwood Land Use Element and Zoning Code provide for a variety of residential land uses to accommodate the City's 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). As shown in Appendix B , Table B -3, Vacant Sites and Table B -4, Underutilized Sites . The City has identified vacant land zoned R -1, R-3, or Mixed Use, as well as a number of appropriately zoned nonvacant sites that are currently underutilized and ideal for redevelopment. In total, the sites inventory resulted in a potential accommodation of 2,285 dwelling units. These sites are located largely within the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan area, which includes four villages, allows for mixed-use and residential development at densities of 30 dwelling units per acre. To facilitate the development of a variety of housing types, the City off ers development incentives including, but not limited to:

1) Regulatory concessions/waivers,
2) Fee waivers/financial assistance,
3) Streamlined entitlement review/approvals,
4) Technical assistance for financing/funding of development projects, and 5) Assistance is prioritized for developments that provide units for special needs groups, which include large households, the elderly, the disabled and developmentally disabled, and extremely low-income residents.

In addition, pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65583.2(g), any site proposed for redevelopment that currently has residential uses, or within the past five years ha s had residential uses that have been vacated or demolished, that are or were subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very low-income, subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power, or occupied by low or very low-income households, shall replace of all those units affordable to the same or lower income level as a condition of any development on the site. Replacement requirements shall be consistent with those set forth in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915. To ensure adequate housing per AFFH, the city will regularly check their deed-restricted houses and increase the number of deed-restricted housing for new multiple unit development.

During the planning period, the City will provide information through the creation of brochures, flyers, and updating the City website. All housing opportunity sites identified in the Housing Element shall be referenced and distributed to interested developers.

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Timeline: Annual review of Deed-Restricted Properties and update Housing Sites for public use, beginning June 2022
Objective: Continue to provide appropriate land use designations and maintain an inventory of suitable sites for residential development. Make the vacant and underutilized residential sit es inventory available on the City's website and at the public counter to assist non-profit and for-profit housing developers. The City will review deed -restricted properties on an annual basis and regularly update a list of Housing Sites the Residential S ites Inventory.

Program 6. DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The City will support the development of moderate - and lower -income housing units by private, public, and non-profit developers during the planning period. To achieve this, the City will facilitate discussions between developers and local banks to meet their obligations pursuant to the California Community Reinvestment Act (CCRA), providing Letters of Support and favorable financing to developers/contractors/property owners involved in projects designed to provide lower- and moderate-income housing opportunities. Similarly, the City will maintain a list of mortgage lenders participating in the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) program and refer the program to builders or corporations interested in developi ng housing in the City. Whenever feasible, the City will offer funds (including HOME and CDBG funds as well as any awarded grant funds) to assist developers with the construction of new single-family and multi-family homes for sale or rent that are afforda ble to very low-, low- and moderate-income households. The City shall promote the use of the residential density bonus and other incentives through public outreach materials such as informational packets and web -based postings to assist private developers in constructing affordable housing units.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: An updated List of Mortgage Lenders will be provided at City Hall, starting July 2022. Grant funding opportunities will be reviewed and applied for at least once per year, starting January 2022.

Objective: Support private development of moderate - and lower -income housing units. Advertise on City Hall information about available development incentives and any available funding sources.

Program 7. INCENTIVES FOR LARGE MULTI-FAMILY UNITS
As described in the AFFH analysis, overcrowded tracts has been identified as a constraint to families and other special needs groups; however, larger units are often more costly to develop. The City will prioritize incentives for developers proposing units with three or more bedrooms to accommodate low-income large family households. Incentives may include but are not limited to:
(1) Regulatory concessions/waivers;
(2) Fee waivers/financial assistance;
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(3) Streamlined entitlement review/approvals;
(4) Technical assistance for financing/funding of development projects.

The Planning and Building Division will evaluate individual projects to determine if they qualify for any incentives on a case-by-case basis. Several determining factors to qualify for these incentives includes, but is not limited to, picking locations within the Residential Sites Inventory (as listed in Appendix B), number of extremely low- to low-income units, proximity to public transpo rtation, proximity to resources as determined by the housing element, compliance to energy efficiency per green Building Codes. As funding to assist projects is limited, given the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency, the City will investigate other funding opportunities to work with developers to incentivize large units.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing
Objective: Support and promote private development of housing units with three or more units tha t can accommodate large households. Advertise at City Hall information about available development incentives and any available funding sources.

Program 8. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.150, the California Legislature found and declared that, among other things, California is facing a severe housing crisis. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a valuable form of housing that meets the needs of family members, students, the elderly, in-home health care providers, people with disabilities, and others. Therefore, ADUs are an essential component of California's housing supply. Effective January 1, 2021, The California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Section 65583(c)(7), requires that cities and counties develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs that can be offered at affordable rent for very low - to moderate -income households. To ensure the City meets the anticipated lower -income ADU production, the City will provide a list of state grants/financial incentives for v ery low - to moderate -income households, promote Housing Choice Vouchers, and consider expedited plan checks or similar actions of incentives. The City will also consider adopting “Pre-Approved” ADU Plans or offer over-the- counter approvals. The City will monitor the affordability of constructed ADUs by providing a worksheet to track income levels throughout the course of the planning period and implement additional actions if not meeting target numbers at affordability levels anticipated in the housing element. As ADUs have become increasingly popular in the past few years, the City recognizes that ADUs provide a unique opportunity to create affordable units in residential areas. The City previously updated a Second Unit Ordinance that has now been superseded by SB 13 regarding ADU Standards. The City does not have an updated ordinance regulating the construction of ADUs and currently defers its standards to State Law. The City anticipates creating an updated ADU ordinance in accordance with SB 13. Once the approved ADU ordinance and procedures are adopted, the City will advertise the process and applicable funding sources to make home modifications on the City website, at City Hall, and in other public places.

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Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Amend ADU Ordinance within six months upon adoption of the Housing Element (or August 22, 2022, at the latest), amend the Ordinance by October 14, 2024; Adopt streamlining process by October 2026 Objective(s): 1) The City shall update the "Second Unit Ordinance" in accordance with SB 13 regulations. Upon adoption, the City shall promote the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units on the City website, providing informational literature at the public counter, over the phone, and periodically in the City newsletter; 2) Upon implementation, the city will host outreach workshops to inform the public, provide questions and answers, and improve processes as needed; 3 ) Provide an annually updated list of state grants and financial incentives for ADUs with affordable rent for very low- to moderate-income households; 4) Monitor ADU income levels and processing; and 5) adopt streamlining processes for ADUs contingent to City need.

Provide Housing Assistance Where Needed, Wherever Feasible A major element of meeting the housing needs of all segments of the community is the provision of adequate sites for all types, sizes, and housing prices. The City's General Plan, Development Code, and Specific Plans describe where housing may be built, thereby affecting the availability of land for residential development. Specific housing sites are identified in Appendix B.

Program 9. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS (SECTION 8)
The City participates in the Federal Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (formerly Section 8) Program operated by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. The HCV program provides rent subsidies to low - and very low -income households spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Prospective renters secure housing from HUD registered apartments that accept the certificates. HUD then pays the landlords the difference between what the tenant can afford (30 percent of their income), and the payment standard negotiated for the community. The City's Housing Division maintains records on the number of households in Lynwood that participate in the HCV program. On average, there are approximately between 200 and 400 households that participate in this program annually.

The Housing Division regularly refers and provides general qualificati on and program information to interested individuals. While the City is not directly responsible for the administration of this program, staff can direct residents to the County website and provide information on the program at City Hall, on the City website, and in public places.

To affirmatively further fair housing, the City will proactively advertise Fair Housing Foundation workshops and implement incentives for ADU development using Housing Choice Vouchers, as previously described in Program 8.

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Timeline: Housing Choice Voucher ADU development shall be implemented upon adoption of the ADU Ordinance, no later than October 24, 2024.

Objective: Continue to assist households through part icipation in the HCV program and discuss with rental property owners to register their units with the Housing Authority. The Housing Division will continue to monitor the number of residents accessing the program and units available for rent.

Program 10. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
As a means of further leveraging housing assistance, the City will coordinate with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) and Los Angeles County Housing Authority to promote resident awareness and application for Co unty run housing assistance programs. These programs include:
➔ Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC),
➔ The Single-Family Grant Program (SFGP), and
➔ The Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program.

The County supports a variety of housing assistance programs that can supplement the City's current housing programs. As the City has little control over how the County's programs are administered, the City will be responsible for providing program information on the City's website and at City Hall.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: County Housing Programs to be advertised on City Website by October 2022 and actively updated on annual basis.

Objective: Increase resident awareness about housing programs offered by the County through advertising on the City's website and by providing Staff assistance at City Hall; Actively update programs on an annual basis.

Program 11. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
During the 2014-2021 planning period, Lynwood successfully operated a first-time homebuyer program utilizing HOME and CalHome funds to purchase dilapidated properties, rehabilitate them, and sell to low- and moderate-income families. Partnerships with affordable housing organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and A MCAL Multi-Family Housing, Inc., have been instrumental in the implementation of the program. Generally, this program is intended to coincide with City efforts to assist qualified homebuyers as properties are purchased and developed by private, non -profit, or public developers, including the City. Utilizing HOME funds, the City has historically provided financial assistance to low -income families to purchase single-family homes. For the 2021 -2029 planning period, the City will investigate new funding opport unities and administer funds as they become available. If and when a permanent funding source is identified, the City will provide information about the program at City Hall, on the City's website, and in other public places to increase awareness.

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Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing
Objective: Investigate new funding opportunities and administer funds as they become available. If and when a permanent funding source is identified, the City will provide inf ormation at City Hall, on the City's website, and in other public places to increase awareness.

Program 12. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
The City recognizes that housing priorities shift over time, as housing needs change. The characteristics of the City's current h ousing need have been identified through the Housing Needs Assessment, specifically the analysis of the special needs groups. Based on the needs analysis in this Housing Element, there is a need to provide affordable rental units for large families. To acc ommodate large households, the City will offer and prioritize development incentives (as described in Program 7) and funding opportunities toward developers that provide housing units with multiple bedrooms. The City will also prioritize its program activities and development incentives to meet the needs of other special needs groups, including extremely low -income households and people with disabilities, including developmental disabilities.

In addition, the Planning Commission and the City Council will conduct an annual review of the Housing Element implementation schedule. Their assessment will include the following information: an inventory of new residential development permits and completion reports; a list of units developed that have convents restricting them for very low and low households; an update or inventory of approved projects; an annual estimate of the population from the State Department of Finance.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing, Annual review and beginning April 1, 2022 Objective: 1) Identify housing needs and prioritize housing program activities to meet those needs through annual updates to the City's Consolidated Plan; 2) On an annual basis, the City will review the implementation of the Housing Element as part of the General Plan Annual Report process and file an annual progress report with OPR and HCD. These reports are due April 1 of each year.

Remove Governmental and Nongovernmental Constraints to the Developmen t of New Housing Opportunities
Under current State law, the Housing Element must address, and where legally possible, remove governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The following programs are designed to mitigate government constraints on residential development and facilitate the development of a variety of housing.

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Program 13. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REVIEW
City staff will specifically review the development standards for the residential zones to identify standards that may constrain the development of affordable housing and housing for special groups such as disabled individuals. While the City is flexible and is committed to working with developers to build affordable units, resulting in modifications to specific standards, the City will regularly review these standards and alter them as necessary to ensure no constraints to affordable housing exist. Staff will specifically review requirements such as the minimum unit size, property line setbacks, parking requirements, height restrictions, etc., to ensure that they are necessary and pertinent. The City will be addressing any constraints identified in Chapter IV, Constraints, as part of the Housing Element implementation. In the interim, staff will, on a ca se-by-case basis, identify ways that standards can be relaxed if it is determined that such requirements are in any way impeding the development of affordable housing or housing for disabled residents. The City will also continue to provide development sta ndard modifications and streamlined processing for applications related to the creation of affordable housing. When possible, the City will offer fee modifications, as authorized by the City Council, for projects including affordable units that are required to apply for variations to the existing development standards.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing
Objective: On a regular basis, the City will obtain feedback from developers and review development standards to ensure that they are not constraining the development of lower income housing. The City will revise the development code to address all constraints identified in Chapter IV of the Housing Element. Staff will continue to use flexible development standards to facilitate affordable housing development through the promotion of maximum development densities.

Program 14. DEVELOPMENT & PROCESSING PROCEDURES
To reduce the amount of time projects spend in the application process, the City continuously monitors permit processing times, specifically for developments that include residential units. To streamline the development process and reduce the time projects spend in review, the Lynwood Community Development Department offers expedited plan check ser vices, over-the-counter plan review, and preliminary plan check. These services allow applicants the opportunity to discuss potential issues upfront, eliminating costly plan changes and additional rounds of review later in the approval process. In addition to addressing the development application process, the City is currently investigating the potential of computerizing property data to provide reliable information to residents in a cost -effective manner using a permitting software. Th e ideal system would include zoning, general plan, land use, property owner information, prior planning cases, county assessor maps, and digital aerial photographs for each parcel.

The City conducts regular internal reviews of planning and development fees to ensure that the fees are not ex cessive and are appropriate to cover the cost of services provided. The City Council Regular Meeting - Page 307 of 683
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most recent update to the Master Fee Schedule was approved for FY 2020 -2021. To further reduce development costs, Lynwood offers a streamlined permitting process for residential projects to minimize the holding and labor costs assumed by the project applicant.

In addition to development processing, the city will implement permit streamlining as required by State law. More recently, SB 35 (2017), as amended by AB 1485 (2019), created a State streamlined ministerial approval process for urban infill projects that are multifamily or mixed-use where at least two-thirds of the square footage is residential use. The city will implement the law by ordinance and diligently provide information o n the city website, newsletters, and draft bilingual flyers to promote the streamlined processes.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Permit Processing Time and Master Fee Schedule – Annually Objective: 1) Conti nue to monitor permit processing times annually and investigate ways to streamline the process; 2) Continue to conduct annual reviews of the Master Fee Schedule.

Program 15. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE
To facilitate development, the City offers developers the opportunity to utilize a Density Bonus Ordinance, which allows for a density increase of 35 percent plus development incentives for qualified, affordable projects. To be eligible for the program, the affordable project must contain: (1) at least 10 percent of the units reserved for low-income households; or (2) at least 5 percent reserved for very low -income households; or (3) units reserved for senior households. The units must remain affordable for at least 30 years if a density bonus is granted. Additional incentives are available with planned unit developments. Developers are informed of the Density Bonus Ordinance through contact with Community Development Department staff members and handouts.

In addition, the State Density Bonus Law was revised pursuant to AB 2345 in 20209 to increase incentives for affordable housing. The City will process an amendment to the Development Code during the 2021-2029 planning period.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Amend Density Bonus Ordinance by October 14, 2024 Objective: 1) Amend Density Bonus Ordinance to be in conformance to State Law; 2) Continue to inform developers to utilize the density program by promoting the program on the City's website and by offering Staff assistance at City Hall.

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Program 16. SMALL LOT CONSOLIDATION
Parcels identified within the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan area range in size from approximately 0.1 acres to 10.75 acres and, in most cases are narrow or shallow in size, which could be seen as an addi tional constraint to the development of housing. To facilitate the consolidation of small parcels smaller than one-half acre into larger development sites, the City will offer the following incentives:
1) Assisting affordable housing developers in identifyin g opportunities for lot consolidation using the City’s GIS system and property database; 2) Continuing to expedite processing for lot consolidations processed concurrently with planning entitlements;
3) Provide fee waivers or deferrals for lot consolidation 4) Continuing to provide a graduated density bonus for lower -income housing on small lots consolidated into a single building site according to the following formula:

Combined Parcel Size Increased Density*

0.50 acre to 0.99 acre 5% density increase

1.00 acre or more 10% density increase
*Excluding any allowable density bonus pursuant to Govt. Code 65915 5) Publicizing the program on the City’s website, at the Planning counter, and by notice to affordable housing providers.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Implement lot consolidation incentives by October 14, 2024.

Objective: Provide information to applicable projects to consider lot consolidations of smaller parcels to accommodate projects, including a minimum of 16 units at a density of at least 30 dwelling units per acre or higher and increased density bonuses for combining small lots ; Upon implementation, the city will host outreach workshops to inform the public, provide questions and answers, and improve processes as needed.

Program 17. FLOOD MANAGEMENT
In accordance with Government Code Section 65302, as part of the current Housing Element Plan update process, the City shall review and revise the Safety Element to identify information regarding flood hazards, including, but not limited to flood hazard zones, National Flood Insurance Program maps published by FEMA, information about flood hazards, designated floodway maps, dam failure inundation maps, areas subject to inundation in the event of the failure of levees or floodwalls, etc. as listed in Section 65302(9)(2) and establish a set of comprehensive goals, policies, and objectives for the protection of the community from the unreasonable risks of flooding.

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Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department and Public Works Department
Timeline: Update and adopt Safety Element by 2023
Objective: Ensure that flood risks are considered when making land use decisions by updating the Safety Element of the General Plan.

Program 18. WATER & SEWER PRIORITY CONNECTIONS
Per Gov. Code, § 65589.7, the city is required to work with water and sewer services to adopt written policies and procedures that grant a priority for service hook -ups to developments that help meet the community’s share of the regional need for lower-income housing. The City’s Public Works Department currently hooks up water and sewer services to projects with a permit without any special priorities, requirements, or conditions for specific projects. To ensure compliance as well as incentivize low-income housing, the City will submit a cover memo and Housing Element to the local water and sewer provider to implement the program to prioritize water and sewer services to qualified lower-income single- and multi-family development.

Responsible Agency: Public Works Department
Timeline: Submit memo – by December 31, 2021 ; Implement program by October 14, 2024.

Objective: 1) Submit cover memo and Housing Element to local water and sewer providers within one month upon the adoption of Housing Element (no later th an December 31, 2021) and 2) Work with local water and sewer providers and implement an Urban Water Management Plan by October 24, 2024.

Promote Equal Housing Opportunities
To adequately meet the housing needs of all segments of the community, the City pr omotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, family size, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, age, or physical disability.

Program 19. FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) program shall take actions to address significant disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other State and Federal fair housing and planning law. The City will facilitate public education and outreach by creating informational flyers on fair housing that will be made available at public counters, libraries, and on the City's website. The City will also actively recruit residents from neighborhoods of concentrated poverty to serve or participate on boards, City Council Regular Meeting - Page 310 of 683
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committees, and other local government bodies and ensure environmental hazards are not disproportionately concentrated in low-income communities.

In addition, the City shall continue to refer all inquiries for these services to the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) and maintain literature and informational brochures at City Hall that are available for public distribution. The FHF implements the policies and practices for fair housing in Lynwood and takes action on any circumstances that affect equal ho using opportunities. Periodically, the FHF also offers counseling services and workshops in the City, which staff has historically publicized. The City will continue to refer inquires to the Fair Housing Foundation for the provision of fair housing assista nce, including landlord/tenant counseling, homebuyer assistance, and amelioration or removal of identified impediments.

The City will provide informational materials on fair housing practices at various public locations throughout the City.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Outreach for recruitment and workshops shall be done quarterly, beginning December 2021.

Objective: 1) The City shall continue to inform the public regarding FHF and ensure inclusivity for everyone throughout the City. The City will continue to assist households through the Fair Housing Foundation and refer fair housing complaints to the Fair Housing Foundation; 2) Lynwood workshops will continuously be hosted and posted on the c ity website and newsletters at least 4 times per year.

Program 20. SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING PROGRAM
“Special Needs Housing” includes housing for persons with disabilities, the elderly, farm workers, persons needing emergency shelter or transitional living arrangements, and those living in residential care facilities or single room occupancy units. To accommodate this population group, the City has amended the Zoning Code so that transitional and supportive housing, including SRO units, are permitted in all residential zo nes by right without a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary action. These residential uses are subject to regulations that apply to other residential dwelling units of the same type in the same zone.

The City has also revised the Zoning Code to pe rmit emergency shelters by right without a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary action in the Multi-Family Residential (R-3) and the Manufacturing (M) zones and will ensure that a proposed shelter is subject to only the development standards as pe rmitted by State law. These zones are appropriate to accommodate special needs housing, as they are typically located along major arterial roadways with access to employment centers and near stores and other services. The City has little to no vacant land, requiring that a potential shelter may occur as infill or redevelopment. There are currently 19 vacant and underutilized sites in the City zoned R -3, totaling 3.52 acres.

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During the 2021-2029 Planning period, the City will update the following ordinances to comply with current State law requirements:
 In 2018, AB 2162 10 amended State law to require that supportive housing be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including non - residential zones permitting multi-family uses, if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria.

 AB 101 (2019)11 added the requirement for Low Barrier Navigation Centers development to meet specified standards be allowed by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and in non-residential zones per mitting multi -family uses pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65660 et seq.

 Amend the Development Code to require supportive housing be a use by -right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including non -residential zones permitting multi -family uses, if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria.

To comply with State law, the City will amend the Zoning Ordinance and Development Codes for supportive housing and adopt an Ordinance to allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers.

The C ity will continue to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency and transitional housing and will work with the appropriate organizations to ensure the needs of homeless and extremely low -income residents are met. The City is committed to prioritizing funding and other available incentives for projects that provide housing for extremely low-income residents whenever possible. Additionally, as mentioned in Program Policy 3.1, the City also partners with homeless assistance service providers and will continue to do so throughout the planning period.

Responsible Agency: City of Lynwood, Community Development Department Timeline: Ongoing support; make all Zoning Ordinance changes within 1 year of adoption of the Housing Element and no later than December 2022.

Objective: 1) Continue to provide support transitional, supportive, and emergency housing and service providers. Investigate opportunities for emergency housing and SRO units. Continue to actively advertise the procedures as well as applicable funding sources to complete home modifications on the City's website and in other public places; 2) Amend State Law for Supportive Housing in all multifamily and mixed-use zones; 3) Adopt Ordinance to allow for Low Barrier Navigat ion Centers ; 4) Amend Single Room Occupancy ordinance per state law.

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C. Quantified Objectives for 6th Cycle
The City of Lynwood has established the following quantified housing objectives for the 2021- 2029 Housing Element:

Table V-1
Quantified Housing Objectives

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION

INCOME CATEGORY

EXTREMELY
LOW
VERY

LOW LOW MOD ABOVE

MOD TOTAL
New Construction 25 50 60 70 250 455
Preservation
(Code Enforcement of
Substandard Housing)
40 20 15 0 0 75
Conservation
(At-Risk Housing) 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Appendix A

EVALUATION OF THE PRIOR HOUSING ELEMENT
Section 65588(a) of the Government Code requires that jurisdictions evaluate the effectiveness of the existin g Housing Element, the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies, and the progress in implementing programs for the previous planning period. This appendix summarizes the results of the City’s review of the housing goals, policies, and programs of the previous housing element, and evaluates the degree to which these programs have been implemented during the previous planning period.

Table A -1 summarizes the programs contained in the previous Housing Element along with program objectives, timeframe and accomplishments.

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Table A-1
2014-2021 Housing Element Program Evaluation
City of Lynwood
Name of
Housing
Element
Program
Program Objectives Timeframe Implementation Status

1.1 — Code
Enforcement
Program
Maintain a proactive
code enforcement
program to maintain the
City's residential
standards.
2014-2021
The City has assisted with approximately
17,260 housing units through the 2014-2021
planning period. This program has been
successful and is being continued to the
next planning period as “Program 1: Code
Enforcement and Housing Rehabilitation
Program”

1.2 — Housing
Rehabilitation
Program
To aid in the
maintenance and
preservation of the
City's existing
affordable housing
stock and to promote,
increase, and maintain
homeownership for
low- and moderate-
income groups.
2014-2021
In Calendar year 2018, the City adopted
HOME Policies and Procedures as a
citywide manual for practical guidance on
HOME-funded activities such as
Homeowner Rehabilitation, Homebuyer
Activities, and the acquisition and
rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing.

Throughout this planning period, 125 homes
have been rehabilitated through the HOME
program. Projects rehabilitated include the
use of Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) funds to assist the
rehabilitation of low- to very low-income
projects and assisting 25 homes for Lead
Safe Housing. The preservation of existing
housing stock is an essential program
within a Housing Element and will be
continued into the next planning period.

1.3 — Acquisition
and Rehabilitation
Investigate new funding
opportunities and
administer funds as
they become available.

If, and when, a
permanent funding
source is identified, the
City will provide
information at City Hall,
on the City's website,
and in other public
places to increase
awareness.
2014-2021
Due to the lack of additional funding
through the Neighborhood Stabilization
Plan grant, the City was only able to assist
3 housing units through acquisition and
rehabilitation in the previous planning
period. While this program will be included
in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the
program will be administered based on
funds available as “Program 2: Acquisition
and Rehabilitation Program.”
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Name of
Housing
Element
Program
Program Objectives Timeframe Implementation Status

1.4 — Monitor and
Preserve
Affordable
Housing
City staff will maintain a
list of affordable units
throughout the City
including affordability
information to ensure
landlords are compliant
with deed restrictions
and to preserve
affordable units. The
Housing Division will
continue to pursue
partnership
opportunities with
private developers and
nonprofits to preserve
and expand affordable
housing in the City.
2014-2021
The City encourages preservation of these
units as affordable housing. The conversion
to market-rate uses does not only cause
the displacement of low-income residents
but would also require additional on-site
parking, development of larger units, and
other standards to comply with the Zoning
code. This program is being continued to
the 2021-2029 Housing Element as
“Program 3: Monitor and Preserve
Affordable Housing.”

1.5 — Residential
Energy
Conservation
Maintain and distribute
literature on funding
opportunities and
programs promoting
water and energy
conservation, including
solar power, additional
insulation, and
subsidies available
from utility companies,
and encourage
homeowners and
landlords to incorporate
these features into
construction and
remodeling projects.

Encourage residents to
utilize the City
rehabilitation program
to implement energy
efficient design.
2014-2021
Conservation efforts have been
implemented by providing information on
the city website. Additionally, in 2018, the
City adopted the Energy Action Plan. The
Energy Action Plan outlines the long-term
vision of achieving energy efficiency in local
government facilities and the community.

The City will continue to provide information
to residents and developers on available
programs tied to energy efficiency on their
website and will refer qualified applicants
when appropriate. This program is being
continued to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element as “Program 4: Residential Energy
Conservation.”
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Housing
Element
Program
Program Objectives Timeframe Implementation Status

2.1 — Housing
Opportunity Sites
Continue to provide
appropriate land use
designations and
maintain an inventory of
suitable sites for
residential
development. Make the
vacant and
underutilized
residential sites
inventory available on
the City's website to
nonprofit and for-profit
housing developers.
2014-2021
The program provides for a variety of
residential land uses to accommodate the
City’s 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA). As shown on Table B-3,
Vacant Sites Inventory of the Housing
Element, the City has vacant land available
in the Mixed-Use zone that presents
opportunities for housing development. The
Housing Opportunity Sites Program has
been deemed successful and will be carried
over to the 2021-2029 Lynwood Housing
Element as “Program 5: Housing
Opportunity Sites.”

2.2 — Developer
Partnership
Program
Encourage private
development of
moderate- and lower-
income housing units.

Advertise at City Hall
information about
available development
incentives and any
available funding
sources.
2014-2021
The program incentivizes development of
moderate and lower-income housing
developments by advertising on the City
website and in city hall for different
incentives and funding sources provided by
different financing institutions, such as the
California Housing Finance Agency, and
offer HOME or CDBG funds whenever
feasible. The Developer Partnership
Program has been deemed successful and
will be carried over to the 2021-2029
Lynwood Housing Element as “Program 6:

Developer Partnership Program.”

2.3 — Incentives
for Large
Multifamily Units
Encourage private
development of housing
units with three or
more units that can
accommodate large
households. Advertise
at City Hall information
about available
development incentives
and any available
funding sources.
2014-2021
The Incentives for Large Multi-Family Units
Program incentivizes developers to
construct large multi-family units with
three or more bedrooms to satisfy the
needs of low-income large family
households. Incentives include Regulatory
concessions/waivers, financial assistance,
streamlined review/approval, and technical
assistance for financing such development
projects, as long as funding is available.

The Incentives for Large Multi-family Units
Project has been deemed successful in
encouraging the development of qualifying
housing units and will be carried over to
the 2021-2029 Lynwood Housing Element as
“Program 7: Incentives for Large Multi-
Family Units.”
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Name of
Housing
Element
Program
Program Objectives Timeframe Implementation Status

2.4 — Second Unit
Ordinance
Promote the second
unit ordinance on the
City's website and at
City Hall.
2014-2021
During this planning period, the State
mandated regulations for guidance in the
permitting of Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs). This allowed for the building permit
issuance of 129 total ADUs from FY 2018-
2020. As Secondary Units (or ADUs)
become increasingly popular, the City shall
amend this program into the next planning
period as “Program 8: Accessory Dwelling
Units”.

2.5 — Zoning for
Emergency
Housing
Ensure that the housing
need of all residents is
met by providing
opportunities for
transitional and
supportive housing,
emergency shelters,
and SRO units to be
accommodated with the
City. Prioritize available
incentives for
extremely low-income
households.
2014-2021
In 2013, the City amended the Zoning Code
to establish regulations for emergency
shelter, transitional/supportive housing,
and Single-Room Occupancies (SROs). The
City is committed to prioritizing funding and
other available incentives for projects that
provide housing for extremely low-income
residents whenever possible. This program
is being continued to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element.

3.1 — Homeless
Assistance
Program
Support transitional,
supportive and
emergency housing,
and service providers.

Investigate
opportunities for
emergency housing and
SRO units.
2014-2021
In the previous planning period, the City has
assisted 285 homeless persons through the
Homeless Assistance Program. The City
shall continue to facilitate emergency
shelters and transitional/supportive
housing and continue participating with Los
Angeles Homeless Services Authority
(LAHSA) and Homeless Outreach Program
Integrated Care System (HOPICS) on efforts
to address homelessness throughout the
planning period. This program is being
continued to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element.

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3.2 — Section 8
Rental Assistance
Continue participating
in the HACoLA Section
8 program.
2014-2021
In the previous planning period, 433
households were supported using Section 8
Rental Assistance. The City continues to
coordinate with the County on the Housing
Choice Voucher Program, formerly known
as Section 8 program. This program is
being continued to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element as “Program 9: Housing Choice
Vouchers (Section 8).”

3.3 — Los Angeles
County
Partnership
Program
Increase resident
awareness about
housing programs
offered by the County
through advertising on
the City's website and
by offering staff
assistance at City Hall.
2014-2021
The Los Angeles County Partnership
Program has offered various forms of
promoting housing awareness programs to
Lynwood residents through coordination
with the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission and the Los
Angeles County Housing Authority. Part of
the program’s objective included informing
residents of programs such as Home
Ownership Program, American Dream
Down Payment Initiative, Single Family
Rehabilitation program, Single Family Grant
Program, among other programs offered by
the Los Angeles County partners. The
program was deemed successful in
bringing awareness to the aforementioned
programs through advertising on the city
website and through staff assistance and
will be included in the Lynwood Housing
Element 2021-2029, under “Program 10: Los
Angeles County Partnership.”
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3.4 —
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
Monitor the availability
of grant funds, including
NSP1 funds and apply
for funding whenever
possible.
2014-2021
Funding has not been made available
through HUD since 2013 and focus shifted to
FEMA related projects in 2019. While these
programs are not currently funded, this
program continues to be active and may be
funded again in the future. The program is
being continued contingent on funding
availability.

Lynwood City CouncilJanuary 18, 2022

Lynwood City Council
January 18, 2022