Montebello City Council
January 24, 2024

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All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered via e-mail (an “Electronic Notice” as further defined below), personally or on the second (2nd) business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, addressed as hereinafter provided. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals hereunder shall be given to the following addresses or such other addresses as the Parties may designate by written notice: If to CITY: City of Montebello Attn: Arlene Salazar,Assistant City Manager 1600 West Beverly Boulevard Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 887-1200 Email: [ENTER EMAIL ADDRESS] With a copy to: City of Montebello – Department Name Attn: Name and Title of Department Head 1600 West Beverly Boulevard Montebello, CA 90640 (323) 558 -1625 ext. Email: [ENTER EMAIL ADDRESS] If to Consultant: Consultant Name Attn: ___________________ Address City, CA ##### (###) ###-#### Email An electronic communication (“Electronic Notice”) shall be deemed written notice for purposes of this section if sent to the electronic mail address specified above. Electronic Notice shall be deemed received at the time the party sending Electronic Notice receives verification of receipt by the receiving party. Any party receiving Electronic Notice may request and shall be entitled to receive the notice on paper, in a nonelectronic form. SECTION 23. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. In the performance of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee, sub-consultant, or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, mental condition or sexual orientation. The CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to ensure that sub-consultant and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation. SECTION 24. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. The CONSULTANT covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement, or which would

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conflict in any manner with the performance of its services hereunder. The CONSULTANT further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, the CONSULTANT shall avoid the appearance of having any interest that would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement. The CONSULTANT covenants not to give or receive any compensation, monetary or otherwise, to or from the ultimate vendor(s) of services to the CITY as a result of the performance of this Agreement, or the services that may be procured by the CITY as a result of the recommendations made by the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT's covenant under this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. SECTION 25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by each party. If any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. (“CITY”) (“CONSULTANT”) CITY OF MONTEBELLO CONSULTANT NAME Arlene Salazar, Acting City Manager Full Name, Title ATTEST: Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney EXHIBITS: • Exhibit A – Request for Proposals for Services and Contractor’s Proposal • Exhibit B – Schedule of Compensation • Exhibit c – Live Scan Fingerprinting Requirement

EXHIBIT “A” Request for Proposals for Services and Contractor’s Proposal

EXHIBIT “B” Schedule of Compensation

EXHIBIT “C” Live Scan Fingerprinting Requirements Prior to commencing services, the CONSULTANT may be required to successfully pass a Department of Justice fingerprinting background check (“Live Scan”) performed by a certified fingerprinting service provider or at the City of Montebello Police Department. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for obtaining the Live Scan for its staff and shall bear the cost thereof. The agency completing the fingerprints must provide the City of Montebello Human Resources with the background check results and subsequent records for review. The CONSULTANT must obtain a “Temporary Consultant’s Badge” issued by the City of Montebello Human Resources prior to performing work.

RFP 24 – 4 APPENDIX B - References Project city/agency/other: Address: Phone number and email: Contact person: DescripGon of Contract (Please include contract value, award date, term of contract, and descripGon of work): Project city/agency/other: Address: Phone number and email: Contact person: DescripGon of Contract (Please include contract value, award date, term of contract, and descripGon of work): Project city/agency/other: Address: Phone number and email: Contact person: DescripGon of Contract (Please include contract value, award date, term of contract, and descripGon of work):

RFP 24 – 4 APPENDIX C PROPOSAL CONTENT CHECKLIST This checklist must be completed and returned with the Proposal. Failure to return this checklist may be cause for considering the Proposal non-responsive. Description Proposer Initial 1 Cover Letter with Proposal 2 List of Staff and Qualifications 3 Outline showing tasks and time frames to meet yearly HUD deadlines for programs 4 References (Appendix B) 5 List of any pending or previous litigation over the past (5) years 6 Cost Proposal (Task breakdown with hourly rate)
Company Name: Name of Proposer initialing document (print): The email address of Company Contact: Signature: Title: Date:

City of Montebello
Consultant Services – Administration of HUD Programs,
Services, and Activities Related to CDBG and/or the HOME Program
September 28, 2023

ATTACHMENT C

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Table of contents

Section 1. Firm Qualifications .................................................................................................................................. 2 Section 2. Prior Experience ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Section 3. Staff Qualifications and Experience...................................................................... 26 Section 4. Approach to Requested Services ................................................................................... 51 Section 5. Project TImeline ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Section 6. References ....................................................................................................................................................... 65 Section 7. Cost Proposal ............................................................................................................................................. 66 Attachment B - References
Attachment C - Checklist

2 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Section 1. Firm Qualifications
AVANT-GARDE was incorporated in September 2002 and our corporate office from which services will be provided is located at 807 S. Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91789 .

ADVANCED AVANT-GARDE CORPORATION dba AVANT-GARDE is a 100% woman-owned California Corporation headed by Southern California natives Ana Marie LeNoue and Lissette Montoya who serve as the firm’s officers and principals. They can be reached by phone at (909) 895-7146 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Furthermore, AVANT-GARDE is a certified minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, disadvantaged business enterprise, and small business enterprise ( MBE, WBE, DBE, SBE).

Our team of 22 has built a strong reputation for providing innovative and successful solutions for a number of public agencies including the Cities of Montebello, South Gate, Bellflower, Artesia, Norwalk, Lynwood, Temple City, Pasadena, Industry, La Mirada, El Monte, Alhambra, Pico Rivera, Hawaiian Gardens , South El Monte, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, West Covina, La Puente, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Commerce, Maywood, Perris, Moreno Valley, Rialto, Ventura, Manhattan Beach, Huntington Beach, Ojai, LADOT, LADWP, and Los Angeles County METRO.

Our years of practice have resulted in a solid foundation of experience and technical expertise and a dedication to integrity, excellence, and quality. We are proud of our strong reputation in meeting aggressive schedules and our ability to multi-task to provide our clients specialized attention and service. Services offered by our firm include:
• Grant Writing and Administration
• Program Management
• Funding Administration
• Compliance Management including Labor Compliance
• Construction Coordination (Bid development, analysis, etc.) • Community Outreach
With our team of experts in program management, compliance management, grant writing, funding identification and administration, AVANT -GARDE is committed to developing a working relationship that becomes a seamless extension of the City’s staff.

We believe in working as a team and bringing our collective strengths to the table to complement each other’s efforts, ultimately resulting in options and services that best serve the client’s goals and objectives. We assist our clients in identifying federal and state fund allocation balances, assist in determining eligible projects, provide advisement of program requirements and are available to prepare and administer the program as required by the funding agencies. AVANT -GARDE analyzes the agency’s needs and prepares, recommends, and administers long-and-short range programs consistent with the economic capabilities of the agency, including information vital to the preparation of the annual budget for the agency.

AVANT-GARDE has had the privilege of working with the City of Montebello for over 1 7 years. During this time, our Team has worked closely with City staff in a variety of capacities including community outreach, providing State and F ederal funding compliance services on public works capital projects, assisting in the preparation

3 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 of grant applications, assisting with the preparation of fiscal budgets, and assisting with the HOME and CDBG administration. Our familiarity and experience with the City of Montebello establishes our solid working knowledge of the community, processes and institutions which make us uniquely qualified to assist the City and continue serving the community. AVANT-GARDE is especially proud of its recent success administering the City’s CDBG and HOME funds by working closely with City and HUD staff to eliminate HUD findings.

As part of our work, AVANT-GARDE has established infrastructure systems to maintain compliance and prevent future findings and helped prepare the City’s HOME and CDBG policies and procedures for City Council adoption. Our services have included guidance to meet program and financial compliance requirements and local financial procedural support. We are well versed in the City’s HUD IDIS portal and are able to monitor it regularly to ensure data and reporting accuracy. AVANT-GARDE serves as the liaison with the City’s HUD representative to seek clarificat ion, guidance, and provide the City with clear action steps.

AVANT-GARDE assisted in developing the City’s 2020 -2025 Consolidated Plan, which included developing notices, community outreach via meetings and surveys, data analysis, and assisting staff in preparing staff reports and participation at City Council meetings. AVANT-GARDE worked with City staff to develop strategic goals to address City needs and activities to align with and meet the se goals. Additionally, AVANT-GARDE assisted in preparing the City’s Analysis to Fair Housing Choice, a document that reviews policies and practices in the community that affect availability and accessibility of housing and housing conditions in the community, for submission to HUD.

As a part of the development of the FY 2020 -2021 Annual Action Plan, AVANT -GARDE assisted the City in programming CDBG , HOME and CDBG -CV funds. AVANT-GARDE recently assisted the City with onboarding new subrecipients and developing new activities and programs to meet the City’s goals established in the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan, and to expend the funds in a timely manner to remain in good standing with HUD. Our staff consistently and successfully worked with City subrecipients to monitor their work and files to ensure that they are compliant with all City and HUD CDBG guidelines, providing technical assistance when needed.

Furthermore, AVANT -GARDE provides labor compliance services for CDBG funded capital improvement projects to ascertain compliance with established federal regulations and laws.

AVANT-GARDE is currently providing the services requested in this RF P to several cities in Southern California, including Montebello, Bellflower, El Monte, Cudahy, Lynwood, South Gate, Pico Rivera, Moreno Valley, Rialto, and Rosemead. Most agencies we serve have a long-standing relationship with us and trust our Team to provide these services on upcoming projects. We have extensive experience in serving both major urban cities and small suburban municipalities with our success achieved through close attention to detail, emphasis on meeting the particular needs of each client and prompt delivery of products, studies and services.

AVANT-GARDE’s work for these agencies has included review of various reports to identify program activities; analysis of the City’s CDBG and HOME funds; assisting with the

4 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 development of policies and procedures for the City’s HOME, CDBG, and Housing Rehabilitation programs; providing support to staff on responses to audit findings; managing CDBG -funded CIPs and public service programs; implementing CDBG -CV funded activities; and a variety of housing rehabilitation related tasks including property inspections, applicant file review, and agreement coordination. Our services have included guidance to meet program and financial compliance requirements and local financial procedural support. AVANT-GARDE serves as the liaison with cities’ HUD, HCD, and LACDC representatives to seek clarification, guidance, and provide the City with clear action steps.

AVANT-GARDE has assisted cities in programming CDBG and CDBG-CV funds. Our staff successfully worked with subrecipients to monitor their work and files to ensure that they are compliant with all CDBG guidelines, providing technical assistance when needed.

AVANT-GARDE has also provided p rogram administration support, which has included building out new programs, developing program documents, establishing guidelines and protocols. AVANT-GARDE assisted with the launch and underwriting of cities’ Emergency Rental Assistance Programs and Small Business Loan Programs, which provided grants to local CDBG eligible businesses. Small Business programs have been administered to meet Low Moderate Area and Low Moderate Job national objectives. Understanding the urgency created by the pandemic, AVANT-GARDE was able to quickly deploy our staff to implement and run both types of programs effectively, ensuring residents received their aide in a timely manner.

Litigation
Please note that AVANT -GARDE does not have any pending or previous litigation over the past five (5) years related to our firm’s work to list.

Section 2. Prior Experience
The professional staff of AVANT-GARDE well understands the many ways that a single project may affect the multiple layers of government as well as the desired economic growth and development that is of primary concern to businesses, property owners and residents. We use and leverage this information by looking at every angle of a program and/or project to determine the overall impact and how best to design and implement programs that best produce optimum results.

We have extensive experience in serving both major urban cities and small suburban municipalities with our success achieved through close attention to detail, emphasis on meeting the needs of each client and prompt delivery of products, studies and services.

Project assignments have included funding strategies and analysis, construction coordination, compliance management, community outreach programs and special projects. Today, we are well -prepared to provide public agencies with several varied consulting services.

As it relates to this RFP for CDBG and HOME Program administration services, the AVANT- GARDE staff assigned to this project have provided similar services for the cities of Montebello, Lynwood, Bellflower, El Monte, South Gate, Cudahy, Pico Rivera, Rialto, and Moreno Valley.

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Montebello | HUD CDBG & HOME
Program Compliance Management
Client Contact
Joseph Palombi
Director of
Planning/Community
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG / CV

AVANT-GARDE provided Program Monitoring and Funding Compliance Services for HOME and CDBG funded programs administered through HUD. As such, AVANT -GARDE provided on-going program compliance monitoring services of sub -recipients and implementation of the Ci ty’s Housing Program. Services included working with the City to correct and respond to HUD HOME and CDBG Service Program findings, resulting in eliminating the numerous findings dating back to FY 2012/13. As part of this effort, AVANT-GARDE assisted in developing systems and processes in accordance with HUD requirements to expend and track funds in a timely and compliant manner and maintain program files in preparation for HUD review and audit. The Housing Rehabilitation Program systems have been updated to include standardized loan documents, program standards, and tracking mechanisms to help the City identify each stage of a project. HOME program accomplishments include acquisition of and conditional commitment of funds for properties. AVANT -GARDE recently monitored and implemented the CDBG Service Program, working with various City departments and local nonprofits to ensure adherence to HUD program requirements, including the development of tracking processes and timely submittal of sub-recipient activities and reimbursements. AVANT -GARDE recently assisted the City with developing their updated ConPlan, Analysis of Impediments, Citizen Participation Plan, Substantial Amendment, and FY 19/20 CAPER which included all related community outreach and coordinati on with city staff and community stakeholders.

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Lynwood | HUD Program &
Compliance Management

AVANT-GARDE was hired by the City of Lynwood in 2007 to provide Community Development (Housing) services, which include d the administration and implementation of the City’s CBDG and HOME program including but not limited to: H ousing Rehabilitation Program, implementation of a variety of housing related tasks, project management services as assigned by the Community Development Director, and support for miscellaneous Co mmunity Development activities. On-going administration of the HUD program include d: preparation of environmental reviews (up to level of Environmental Assessment) for all activities; management of IDIS system (set -up, revise and fund activities, update accomplishments and beneficiary information); preparation of agreements, including sub -recipient agreements, MOUs and housing agreements; assistance in department budget
preparation; assistance in implementation of Property
Rehabilitation Programs; responsibility of financial management, approving payment requests while monitoring HOME expenditures; and administering and monitoring contracts of housing projects. As of 2017, AVANT -GARDE has been assisting with the H ousing Rehabilitation Program , Environmental Reports for capital improvement projects, and Labor Compliance.

Client Contact
Gabriel Linares
Director of
Community
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG

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Cudahy | CDBG Administration &
Housing Rehabilitation Services

AVANT-GARDE was hired by the City of Cudahy to provide
technical assistance for the administration and implementation of the City’s CDBG projects. Responsibilities include the preparation of the on -line “Agreements to Implement” annual CDBG programs with LACDA and the preparation of processing of any necessary amendments to the “Agreement to Implement” for ongoing
projects. Duties include coordination with City staff to gather all necessary documentation for LACDA program monitoring and audit preparation, preparation and completion of LACDA and HUD reports and documents, ensuring administration of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies are adhered to and the overall administration of the housing rehabilitation program, including collecting data and preparing necessary reports for the City, LACDA, and HUD. In addition, AVANT- GARDE provides CDBG financial management assistance, acts as a City liaison and representative to the LACDA, and administers CDBG funded projects through appl icant file review and income qualification, property inspections, and bid administration, including the coordination of pre -construction meetings with the LACDA, contractors, property owners, and staff. Most recently AVANT - GARDE assisted with the development and implementation of the City’s new Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Client Contact
Andres Rangel
Management
Analyst

Project Completion
On-going

Type of Funding

CDBG / CV

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Bellflower | Housing Management
Services

AVANT-GARDE provides oversight of the HOME and CDBG program for the City of Bellflower. Activities include implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation and First Time Homebuyer programs; IDIS management and training of accounting staff; income
qualification of program applicants; preparation of CAPER; project management on Affordable Housing development project s, and management of the CBDG Public Services program. AVANT-GARDE has updated HOME, CDBG, and Code Enforcement policies in accordance with HUD requirements, provided technical assistance to update and amend the Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and other reporting
documents as required by HUD including the 2020 5 -year Consolidated Plan and AI. Most recently, assisted the City with the programming and implementation of CDBG-CV funded activities.

Client Contact
Jim DellaLonga
Director of Economic
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG / CV

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El Monte | HOME, CDBG, & ESG
Compliance and Monitoring

AVANT-GARDE is assisting the City of El Monte with program management of HOME, CDBG and ESG programs. Services include project management of the public services program; management of CDBG funded CIP’s; oversight of the 5-year Consolidated Plan, AI and Annual Action Plan; on-site monitoring and compliance review; and technical assistance to update and amend the CAPER. Staff assisted the City with preparation of the Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. We also assisted the City with preparing bid packages for the rehabilitation of City -owned properties and worked with the City’s selected relocation services consult ant to coordinate the temporary displacement of tenants at City -owned properties while improvements were constructed and monitored rental properties. Most recently, assist ed the City with the programming and implementation of CDBG-CV funded activities.

Client Contact
Betty Donavonik
Director of
Community
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG /

ESG / CV

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South Gate | CDBG & HOME
Coordination and Management
Services

AVANT-GARDE has provided HUD Program Management Services to the City of South Gate since 2018. Our scope of work includes preparation of the Annual Action Plan and program development and support including Action Plan amendments; 2020 Consolidated Plan dev elopment and support including community outreach and all amendments; preparation of the 2019 -2020 Consolidated Annual Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER); preparation and adoption of updated HOME and CDBG policies and procedures; program and financial complian ce requirements (IDIS) and local financial procedural support; and manage program operations for all CDBG and HOME programs including reporting and administration of commercial façade and housing rehabilitation programs. Program administration support has included building out new programs and establishing guidelines and protocols. Most recently AVANT -GARDE assisted with the launch and underwriting of the City’s new Small Business Retention and Creation Grant Program.

Services have included working with the City to correct and respond to HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit findings. Furthermore, AVANT-GARDE provides labor compliance services for CDBG funded capital improvement projects to ascertain compliance with estab lished federal regulations and laws. Most recently, we are assisting the City with the programming and implementation of CDBG-CV funded activities.

As part of South Gate’s Rental Assistance program, AVANT - GARDE drafted program guidelines and documents
(applications and supplemental forms), and trained staff on program implementation and participant eligibility. AVANT - GARDE processed applications, elig ibility review, and liaising with participants. For South Gate’s Business Assistance program, AVANT -GARDE was developed all program forms
(including program manuals, outreach material, and
applications). AVANT-GARDE staff worked with business owners to col lect required documentation verify their eligibility and process their applications with the City. AVANT -GARDE also followed up with businesses after the grant award to collect expense documents to confirm that expenses were eligible.

Client Contact
Meredith Elguira
Director of
Community
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG

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Moreno Valley | HOME Funding
Compliance Services

AVANT-GARDE was retained by the City of Moreno Valley to assist with committing HOME funds for two affordable housing projects facing a lapse of funds . Our scope of services included CHDO certification; preparation of NEPA documentation for the project; and project coordination to ensure development and execution of the HOME Com mitment Agreement which included
coordination with the City Attorney, City staff, and the CHDO; preparation of Council staff reports and coordination with designated City consultants for preparation of the layering analysis and feasibility study. We are currently under contract to provide a variety of services including Project Management services to carry out two rental projects ; monitoring the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program and its subrecipients including review of policies and procedures, eligibility requirements, reporting and performance measurements,
administrative costs, procurement, and recordkeeping. We also serve as the City’s liaison with Habitat for Humanity on its Housing rehabilitation program.

Client Contact
Dena Heald
Deputy Finance
Director

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG /
ESG

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Pico Rivera | CDBG Program
Administration

AVANT-GARDE has established infrastructure systems to maintain compliance and prevent future findings and helped prepare the City’s HOME and CDBG policies and procedures for City Council adoption.

Our services have included guidance to meet program and fin ancial compliance requirements and local financial procedural support. We are well versed in the City’s HUD IDIS portal and are able to monitor it regularly to ensure data and reporting accuracy. AVANT -GARDE serves as the liaison with the City’s HUD repres entative to seek clarification, guidance, and provide the City with clear action steps.

AVANT-GARDE assisted in developing the City’s 2020 -2025 Consolidated Plan, which included developing notices, community outreach via meetings and surveys, data analysis, and assisting staff in preparing staff reports and participation at City Council meeti ngs.

AVANT-GARDE worked with City staff to develop strategic goals to address City needs and activities to align with and meet these goals.

Additionally, AVANT-GARDE assisted in preparing the City’s Analysis to Fair Housing Choice for submission to HUD.

As a part of the development of the FY 2020-2021, FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan s, AVANT -GARDE assisted the City in programming CDBG and CDBG -CV funds. AVANT -GARDE recently assisted the City with onboarding new subrecipients and developing new activities and programs to meet the City’s goals established in the Annual Action Plan and Co nsolidated Plan, and to expend the funds in a timely manner to remain in good standing with HUD.

Our staff consistently and successfully worked
with City subrecipients to monitor their work and
files to ensure that they are compliant with all City
and HUD CDBG guidelines, providing technical
assistance when needed. AVANT-GARDE has also
provided the City with program administration
support, which has included building out new
programs, developing program documents,
establishing guidelines and protocols. Most
recently AVANT-GARDE assisted with the launch
and underwriti ng of the City’s Small Business
Grant Program, which will provide grants of
$10,000 to local CDBG eligible businesses. We also
assisted the city with preparation for their HUD
audit.

Client Contact
Julia Gonzalez
Deputy Director of
Community and
Economic
Development

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG

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Services

AVANT-GARDE is currently providing the day-to-day administration and implementation of the City’s CDBG funded Program. Our team works with City staff to determine project eligibility along with monitoring of programs to assure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local reporting requirements. Our scope of work includes: prepare reports including, but not limited to, an Annual Action Plan CAPER, Section 3 Reports, prevailing wage, minority contractor, and other reports required by HUD; setup and maintain IDIS records, including preparation of requested reports ; prepare draw down requests for reimbursement of expended funds at a minimum of a quarterly basis or more often as directed by the Finance Director; coordinate with HUD field office staff and other City representatives on CDBG related issues as needed and assist with all program monitoring and audit preparation ; and p repare necessary NEPA/CEQA forms and documents for categorically exempt projects.

Our team is also providing support for the City’s NSP programs.

Scope includes: DRGR reporting, NSP program monitoring and strategic planning for the use of program income.

CARES Act Support : Provide technical and marketing support for programming of funds. Our staff has been actively involved in developing and implementing programs such as Rental Assistance and Business Assistance programs.

Client Contact
Arron Brown
Assistant City Manager

Project Completion
Ongoing

Type of Funding

CDBG / NSP / CV

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Pasadena | Housing Management
Services

AVANT-GARDE provided Interim Housing Manager Services to the City of Pasadena. As the Interim Housing Manager, AVANT-GARDE was responsible for Community Development Strategic Planning, Housing Production and Management, Housing Division
Management, and housing production for the homeless.

We are currently providing fund management services including programs such as CDBG, HOME, and ESG. The scope of work for fund management services includes coordination with City Staff to review HUD funded program documents, funding status, action plans and proposed projects, coordinate and correspond with the HUD Program Manager. Our staff also conducts an analysis of each project to ensure that the projects are properly recorded in adherence with the funding source. In addition, we coordinate with Ci ty staff and identify new projects that will need to be recorded, conduct activity Set Up, activity funding, drawdowns, activity completion and reporting in the IDIS system.

Project Completion
2011

Type of Funding

HOME / CDBG

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Perris | Housing Rehabilitation
Services

AVANT-GARDE was retained by the City of Perris to perform a housing revitalization analysis and establish a program to include development of detailed program guidelines and procedures including criteria for eligibility and process for qualifications. AVANT- GARDE assisted the City in program implementation by assigning staff to carry out specific responsibilities to ensure program success.

We monitored activities from beginning to end to ensure successful completion of the Rehabilitation work. Some activi ties included reviewing applications and documents submitted to ensure that residents qualify under the criteria established in the guidelines. Our staff worked with the residents for approval of the proposed rehabilitation work, develop the work descripti ons needed and monitored the bidding process for contractor selection. In addition, our marketing team produced effective promotional materials which assisted with public awareness and kept residents and local interests informed.

Project Completion
2007

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Listed below are projects whereby AVANT -GARDE provided labor compliance services.

In many instances our team supported the project by performing project management and funding administration services in addition to labor compliance. Projects highlighted in gray were funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or required Section 3 monitoring.

City of Montebello
• Annual Concrete Repair; Completed: June 2022; CON Cost: $277,000 • Arroyo Dr Improvements; Completed: August 2021; CON Cost: $984,215 • Montebello Blvd. Bike Lane & Sidewalk Improvements; Completed: May 2022; CON Cost: $5,766,226
• Bus Shelter Improvements; Completed: February 2019; CON Cost: $1,749,549 • Pavement Repairs & Skin Patching; Completed: January 2018; CON Cost: $142,673 • 10th Street Improvements; Completed: November 2017; CON Cost: $125,905 • Traffic Signal Upgrades – Various; Completion: 2016 CON Cost: $860,000 • Washington Blvd Ph. II; Completed: October 2016; CON Cost: $812,852 • Alley Improvement; Completed: September 2015; CON Cost: $187,553 • Vail Ave. Improvement; Completed: November 2015; CON Cost: $201,150 • Beverly Blvd. Improvements; Completed: September 2014; CON Cost: $429,381 • Traffic Signal-Montebello Way; Completed: October 2016; CON Cost: $726,640 • Safe Routes to School; Completed: August 2013; CON Cost: $572,703 • Federal Safe Routes to School; Completed: March 2012; CON Cost: $285,000 • Whittier Boulevard Revitalization Phase II; Completed: March 2011; CON Cost:
$749,000
• Neighborhood Citywide Sidewalk; Completed: November 2010; CON Cost:
$1,600,000
• Safe Routes to School Greenwood and Washington; Completed: May 2010; CON Cost: $ 172,000
• Whittier Boulevard Revitalization Phase 1; Completed: 2009; CON Cost: $8,000,000 • Traffic Signal-Garfield Avenue/Via San Clemente; Completed: August 2009; CON Cost: $138,988
City of El Monte
• Homekey Phase 1; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,890,000
• Project Homekey Termite Treatment; In Progress; CON Cost: $43,225 • Ramona Blvd Resurfacing; Completed: July 2023; CON Cost: $2,949,718

17 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Budget Inn; Completed: July 2023; CON Cost: $964,130
• M Motel Mold; Completed: October 2022; CON Cost: $39,200 • Regional Bicycle Commuter Access; Completed: May 2023; CON Cost: $1,031,578 • Budget Inn Reroof; Completed: December 2022; CON Cost: $289,720 • Mountain View Park Restroom; Completed: September 2020; CON Cost: $77,800 • Senior Center Roof Improvement; Completed: September 2020; CON Cost: $725,100 • Fletcher “Fetch” Dog Park; Completed: October 2020; CON Cost: $800,000 • Gibson Mariposa Park Block Wall Construction; Completed: November 2020; CON Cost: $72,000
• Downtown Parking Structure; Completed: December 2017; CON Cost: $1,197,425 City of Lynwood
• Street Improvement Project Wright Rd from Fernwood to Duncan Ave; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,678,510
• Traffic Signal Improvements Imperial Highway and Ruth Avenue, In Progress; CON Cost: $623,363
• HSIP Cycle 9 Atlantic/Carlin; In Progress; CON Cost: $474,047 • HSIP Cycle 9 Imperial/Atlantic; In Progress; CON Cost: $429,029 • Priority 2 Phase 2A Street Improvements; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,149,000 • Stoneacre Ave Improvements; In Progress; CON Cost: $579,508 • HSIP Cycle 5 MLK Blvd; In Progress; CON Cost: $295,350 • AMI Base Station Installation; In Progress; CON Cost: $676,840 • Fernwood Ave Development; In Progress; CON Cost: $2,441,020 • Drywell Installation on Bullis; In Progress; CON Cost: $28,500 • Citywide Slurry Seal Phase 2; Completed: April 2023; CON Cost: $299,931 • San Carlos, San Juan, San Vincent etc. Improvement; Completed: March 2023; CON Cost: $650,000
• Citywide Slurry Seal Phase 1; Completed: December 2022; CON Cost: $197,136.46 • Sidewalk Improvement Wright Road; Completed: March 2023; CON Cost: $556,090 • Well 19 Rehabilitation; Completed: April 2023; CON Cost: $347,189 • Yvonne Burke -John D. Ham Playground/Park Renovation; Completed: July 2023; CON Cost: 496,009
• Agnes Ave Street, Sewer and Water Improvements; Completed: May 2022; CON Cost: $2,540,432
• Agnes Avenue Roundabout Landscape; Completed; CON Cost: $25,000 • Well No. 9 Rehab; Completed: June 2021; CON Cost: $289,617

18 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Alberta St. Pavement Rehab; Completed: December 2021; CON Cost: $2,317,000 • Long Beach Blvd/I -105 Fwy Interchange Curb Ramp Improvements; Completed:

June 2021; CON Cost: $277,000
• Lilita St and Eve Ave; Completed: May 2021; CON Cost: $913,525 • Olive St, Lynwood Rd, McMillan St Improvements; Completed: September 2021; CON Cost: $688,841
• Emergency Generator; Completed; CON Cost: $824,000
• ATP Cycle 2 Community Linkages; Completed: December 2020; CON Cost:
$2,053,967
• Go Green Energy & Solar Project; Completed: November 2021; CON Cost: $7.3 million
• Sanborn Ave. & Mulford Ave. Parking Lot Improvements; Completed: March 2021; CON Cost: $326,434
• City Park T-Ball Phase 2; Completed: April 2020; CON Cost: 15,000 • Decorative Monument Signage; Completed; CON Cost: $149,000 • Palm Ave. Water Improvements; Completed: August 2020; CON Cost: $1,113,682 • Virginia Ave. Improvements; Completed: August 2020; CON Cost: $929,412 • Duncan, Edgebrook, Elmwood, Fernwood, Harris & Lavinia Pavement Rehab; Completed: November 2020; CON Cost: $191,000
• Hulme Ave. Improvements; Completed: November 2020; CON Cost: $618,401 • Peach & Le Sage Improvements; Completed: August 2020; CON Cost: $1,712,255 • City Hall North & Tenant Improvement; Completed: May 2020; CON Cost: $795,000 • Bullis Rd. Improvements; Completed: November 2020; CON Cost: $437,000 • Capistrano Ave Improvement; Completed: August 2020; CON Cost: $781,743 • Fertile St. Improvements; Completed: April 2020; CON Cost: $181,266 • Duncan Ave. Improvements; Completed: October 2019; CON Cost: $829,000 • Louise Ave. Improvements; Completed: July 2019; CON Cost: $1,553,000 • Virginia Ave. Improvements; Completed: October 2019; CON Cost: $1,540,000 • Palm Ave. Improvements; Completed: October 2019; CON Cost: $300,000 • Street Rehab & Water Main Upgrade for Birch; Completed: September 2018; CON Cost: $1,189,000
• Street Rehab & Water Main Upgrade for Beechwood Ave; Completed: November 2018; CON Cost: $1,671,000
• Bateman Hall Roof Replacement Project; Completed: May 2018; CON Cost:
$370,800

19 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Sidewalk Improvement Project; Completed: April 2018; CON Cost: $94,820 • Emergency Reservoir/Booster Valve Replacement; Completed: June 2018; CON Cost: $108,745
• City Park T-Ball; Completed: July 2018; CON Cost: $392,961 • Long Beach Blvd Ph. 2; Completed: August 2019; CON Cost: $3,128,879 • Long Beach Blvd Ph. 1; Completed: August 2019; CON Cost: $3,589,849 • Olanda Street Improvements; Completed: January 2019; CON Cost: $261,000 • Citywide Slurry Seal; Completed: December 2018; CON Cost: $511,000 • SCADA Upgrade; Completed: December 2018; CON Cost: $754,000 • Water Distribution Sample Stations; Completed September 2018; CON Cost:
$121,000
• Thorson Ave. Water Line; Completed: August 2018; CON Cost: $115,220 • Water Well No. 5; Completed: December 2017; CON Cost: $45,000 • Water Well No. 8; Completed: March 2018; CON Cost: $11,221 • Water Well No. 11; Completed: September 2017; CON Cost: $54,620 • Water Well No. 19; Completed: June 2017; CON Cost: $54,620 • Bus Stops Improvements; Completed: April 2017; CON Cost: $370,917 • City Hall Annex; Completed: October 2017; CON Cost: $5,472,000 • HSIP Pedestrian Improvements; Completed: October 2017; CON Cost: $412,000 • Street & Water Main Improvement Wisconsin Ave; Completed: October 2017; CON Cost: $644,496
• Street Improvement Redwood Ave; Completed: November 2016; CON Cost:
$410,458
City of La Canada Flintridge
• Foothill Blvd. Traffic Signal Improvements; In Progress; CON Cost: $299,983 City of Industry
• Stimson Avenue Grade Crossing Improvement; In Progress; CON Cost: $691,650 City of Norwalk
• HSIP Cycle 6 Studebaker; In Progress; CON Cost: $885,613 • HSIP Cycle 7 Studebaker; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,579,769 • HSIP Cycle 7 Alondra; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,595,850 • HSIP Cycle 7 Firestone; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,310,500 City of La Mirada
• Road Rehabilitation along Imperial Hwy; In Progress; CON Cost: $945,000

20 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Neff Historical Site Restoration - Phase II; In Progress: CON Cost $272,750 • Neff Historical Site Restoration; Completed: June 2019; CON Cost: $245,454 • Traffic Signal-Artesia Blvd/Industry Circle; Completed: December 2017; CON Cost:
$206,511
• Traffic Signal-Valley View Blvd & Adoree St; Completed: January 2017; CON Cost:
$362,200
• Foster Park Street Improvements Phases 2-4; Completed: February 2016; CON Cost:
$4,700,000, $650,121, $1,952,048
• HVAC City Hall; Completed: February 2014; CON Cost: $377,388 • Alondra/Valley View Improvements; Completed: April 2012; CON Cost: $2,500,000 • La Mirada Boulevard Improvements; Completed: April 2010; CON Cost: $635,000 • Beach Boulevard Improvements; Completed: 2008; CON Cost: $635,000 City of Temple City
• Primrose Park; Completed: July 2022; CON Cost: $2,470,088 • Temple City Blvd; Completed: January 2018; CON Cost: $314,500 • El Monte Ave; Completed: January 2018; CON Cost: $1,078,400 • Rosemead Blvd; Completed: September 2014; CON Cost $18,000,000 • Traffic Signal-Temple City Blvd & Las Tunas; Completed: January 2012; CON Cost:
$176,000
• Freer Street Overlay; Completed: December 2010; CON Cost: $599,000 • Traffic Signal – Ellis Lane; Completed: June 2010; CON Cost: $112,000 • Traffic Signal – Rosemead, Longden and Broadway; Completed: January 2011; CON Cost: $236,500
Metro
• Division 20 Portal Widening Turnback; In Progress, CON Cost: $431,777,000 • Metro ROC and CMF Building Generator Replacement; Completed: March 2022; CON Cost: $1,826,600
• Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion; Completed: June 2022; CON Cost: $1,908,107 • MBL Track & System Refurbishment; Completed: September 2020; CON Cost:
$67,953,655
• MBL & MGL Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems Retrofit; Completed: July 2020; CON Cost: $3,258,500
• Div. 5 Re -roofing & Div. 7 Concrete Repair; Completed: March 2020; CON Cost:
$3,258,500
• Westside Purple Line Extension; Completed: October 2019; CON Cost: $244,000,000

21 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Pavement Replacement at Division 7; Completed: November 2018; CON Cost:
$1,500,000
• Westside Subway Extension; Completed: January 2017; CON Cost: $20,250,000 • I-405 & SR 134 Soundwall Packages 4&5; Completed: October 2014; CON Cost:
$18,973,000
• CNG Emergency Operators; Completed: October 2014; CON Cost: $881,145 • Lighting Upgrade; Completed: June 2013; CON Cost: $1,662,000 • Bus Stop Improvement; Completed: June 2013; CON Cost: $627,000 • Division 3 Master Plan; Completed: July 2012; CON Cost: $4,973,000 • Trash and Vegetation Removal; Completed: March 2013; CON Cost: $4,800,120 City of Alhambra
• 2020 Street Improvements; Completed: January 2021; CON Cost: $325,000 • Almansor Park Improvement Project; Completed April 2018; CON Cost: $1,755,944 • Almansor Park Open Space Improvements; Completed April 2018; CON Cost; $129,122
• Emery Park Restroom Rehab; Completed April 2018; CON Cost: $38,857.50 • Lindaraxa Park Pillar Reconstruction; Completed March 2018; CON Cost: $33,600 • Atlantic Blvd at Main St ADA; Completed: January 2018; CON Cost: $53,450 • Almansor Security Light Replacement; Completed: December 2016; CON Cost:
$67,960
• Almansor Jogging Trail Reconstruction; Completed: December 2016; CON Cost:
$60,000
• Almansor Playground Rubberized Resurfacing; Completed: May 2017; CON Cost:
$85,600
• Granada Park Parking Lot Resurfacing & Pool Locker Room Floor Resurfacing – Whitney Floor Complex Resurfacing; Completed: May 2015; CON Cost: $50,000 • Almansor Picnic Shelter Replacement; Completed: August 2015; CON Cost: $55,000 • Almansor Gym HVAC & Granada Gym Flooring & Equipment; May 2015; CON Cost:
$250,000
• Alhambra Park ADA Pool Lift; Completed: November 2014; CON Cost: $4,598 • ADA Improvements; Completed: April 2014; CON Cost: $13,325 • Almansor Gym Flooring; Completed: April 2016; CON Cost: $30,100 City of South Gate
• Commercial Façade Sanchez Medical Center; Completed: January 2022; CON Cost: $46,000

22 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Commercial Façade South Gate Optometry; Completed: February 2022; CON Cost: $46,000
• Commercial Façade Abel’s Glass and Screen; Completed: June 2022; CON Cost:
$46,000
• Commercial Façade Mejia Income Tax & Beauty Salon; In Progress; CON Cost:
$46,000
• Seaborg House Relocation; Completed: April 2020; CON Cost: $369,000 • Citywide Concrete Repairs Phase V & Walnut Street Parking Lot; Completed:

October 2018; CON Cost: $687,000
City of Hermosa Beach
• CDBG ADA Improvements; Completed: July 2019; CON Cost: $161,100 San Gabriel River Water Committee
• Water Gate Improvement; Completed: January 2020; CON Cost: $1,217,700 City of Culver City
• La Ballona SRTS; Completed: July 2022; CON Cost: $2,811,100 City of Cudahy
• ATP Cycle 2; Completed: March 2023; CON Cost: $536,820 • Clara and Cudahy Park Restroom Rehab; Completed: September 2020; CON Cost:
$288,556
• ATP Cycle 1; Completed: October 2017; CON Cost: $1,003,933 • HSIP Cycle 6; Completed: July 2019; CON Cost: $233,000 • Bedwell Hall Re-roofing Project; Completed: November 2014; CON Cost: $151,980 City of Rialto
• Building 300; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,305,825
• CDBG Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Improvements; Completed: June 2023; CON Cost:
$129,435
• Protected Left Turn Signal HSIP Cycle 8; Completed: June 2022; CON Cost: $710,906 City of Bell Gardens
• Garfield Ave Improvements; Completed: February 2022; CON Cost: $706,170 • HSIP Cycle 8; Completed: December 2021; CON Cost: $480,409 • Gage Ave Rehab; Completed: July 2020; CON Cost; $257,000 • Citywide Safety Enhancement; Completed: November 2018; CON Cost: $1,117,050 • Suva Street Rehab; Completed: September 2017; CON Cost: $242,420 • Opticom Emergency Vehicle Preemption; Completed: July 2015; CON Cost:
$247,623

23 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Safe Routes to School Non-Infrastructure; Completed: February 2015; Cost: $170,000 • Eastern Avenue; Completed: July 2008; CON Cost: $2,000,000 • ARRA Phase II Street Improvements; Completed: December 2009; CON Cost:
$415,000
• ARRA Phase I Street Improvements; Completed: February 2010; CON Cost: $714,000 • Federal Safe Routes to School: Completed: August 2012; CON Cost: $321,000 • Foster Bridge: Completed: January 2013; CON Cost: $163,000 • Florence Place; Completed: February 2015; CON Cost: $190,954 City of Pico Rivera
• ADA City Hall; In Progress; CON Cost: $596,900
• Senior Center ADA & Safety Improvements - Parking Lot; Completed: July 2023; CON Cost: $322,807
• Senior Center Flooring Renovation; Completed: October 2020; CON Cost: $92,500 • Durfee Avenue ADA Ramp Improvements; Completed February 2018; CON Cost:
$86,750
• Commercial Façade; Completed: March 2018; CON Cost: $126,213 • Commercial Façade; Completed: May 2018; CON Cost: $48,180 • Citywide Roadway Improvements; Completed: May 2016; CON Cost: $269,213 • Commercial Façade; Completed: June 2014; CON Cost: $108,322 • La Cocina Façade Rehab; Completed: August 2012; CON Cost: $37,511 • Beverly Boulevard; Completed: November 2011; CON Cost: $2,400,000 City of Huntington Park
• Pacific Blvd Lighting & Beautification; Completed: February 2019; CON Cost:
$871,707
• Splash Pad; Completed: September 2017; CON Cost: $719,440 • Middleton SRTS; Completed: November 2017; CON Cost: $369,740 City of Commerce
• Commerce Way Pavement; In Progress; CON Cost: $784,540 • Traffic Interconnect System Upgrade; Completed: July 2022; CON Cost: $1,257,818 • Washington/Yates; Completed: July 2018; CON Cost: $719,220 City of South El Monte
• Santa Anita Traffic Signal Modifications; Completed: April 2023; CON Cost: $799,782 • 2020 Residential Street Rehab; Completed: July 2022; CON Cost: $614,000

24 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Peck and Rush Traffic Signal & Light Modification; Completed: May 2022; CON Cost:
$609,000
• Senior Center Restroom Renovation; Completed: December 2020; CON Cost:
$76,800
City of West Covina
• FY 2021-22 Residential Street Rehab; Completed: April 2023; CON Cost: $1,867,200 • Friendship Park Improvements; Completed: December 2022; CON Cost: $201,259 • Senior Center Restroom Renovation; Completed: July 2022; CON Cost: $230,000 City of Monterey Park
• ATP Cycle 4 Monterey Park School and Crosswalk Safety Enhancement Project; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,360,870
• HSIP Cycle 9 Garfield Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project; In Progress; CON Cost: $428,028
• Traffic Signal Improvements HSIP Cycle 7; In Progress; CON Cost: $1,133,550 • ADA Curb Ramps & Sidewalk Repairs; Completed: December 2018; CON Cost:
$269,450
City of Baldwin Park
• Ramona Blvd Phase I and II; Completed: 2011; CON Cost: $2,450,000 City of Maywood
• Sidewalk Improvements Phase I; Completed: September 2006; CON Cost: $177,000 • Sidewalk Improvements Phase II; Completed: 2007; CON Cost: $365,000 • Slauson Avenue; Completed: September 2008; CON Cost: $827,000 City of La Puente
• Local Street Resurfacing Project, Temple, Orange & Sunset; Completed: 2002; CON Cost: $284,000
• Local Street Resurfacing Project, Sunset, Nelson and Unruh; Completed: November 2003; CON Cost: $333,000
• Community Center ADA Improvements; Completed: September 2004; CON Cost:
$208,000
• Hacienda Reconstruction; Completed: September 2004; CON Cost: $320,000 • City Hall Elevator; Completed: September 2005; CON Cost: $223,000 • Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Improvements; Completed: October 2005; CON Cost: $247,000
• Local Street Resurfacing Project, Puente & Nelson; Completed: 2007; CON Cost:
$305,000
• Senior Center; Completed: November 2008; CON Cost: $91,587.00

25 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Local Street Resurfacing Project, Hacienda & Elliot; Completed: August 2008; CON Cost: $224,000
• Sidewalk Improvements; Completed: September 2008; CON Cost: $334,000 • Local Street Resurfacing Project, Hacienda & Elliot; Completed: April 2009; CON Cost: $300,000
• Main Street; Completed: 2009; CON Cost: $400,000
• Hacienda Blvd. Reconstruction; Completed: 2009; CON Cost: $741,477.16 • Street Overlay; Completed: 2009; CON Cost: $224,620
• Slurry Seal; Completed: March 2009; CON Cost: $274,087.70 • Handicapped Ramps and Sidewalks Phase II; Completed: July 2009; CON Cost:
$341,043.00
• Valley Boulevard Improvement Project; Completed: 2010; CON Cost: $317,832 • La Puente Park Sidewalk; Complete: 2009; CON Cost: $123,066.10 Women’s and Children Crisis Shelter
• Outreach Center Improvements; Completed: October 2008; CON Cost: $66,000

26 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Section 3. Staff Qualifications and Experience
To provide exceptional services to the City of Montebello, we have compiled a highly qualified and experienced team. Firm Principal, Lissette Montoya , will serve as the Program Director or key person whom the City will have day to day interaction with and who will have primary responsibility for this project. Ms. Montoya will oversee all assigned staff and ensure successful administration of program and document development. Our Program Director will be supported by our in-house Program Director-Ana Marie LeNoue, Program Manager -Melissa Aguilar, Program Manager-Megan LeNoue, Program Manager-Cindy Hernandez, Senior Program Coordinator-Norma Lopez, Senior Program Coordinator-Liza Lopez, Program Coordinator -Laura Santoyo, Program Coordinator - Ashley Sanchez, Program Coordinator-Adriana Robledo, Program Coordinator-Summer Mann, and Program Coordinator-David Sanchez.

AVANT-GARDE understands the importance of maintaining professionalism while delivering exceptional customer service to all parties involved, including administrators, city staff, residents, businesses, various agency representatives, and elected officials. The proposed Team has outstanding communication an d work skills. Ms. Montoya and Ms.

LeNoue have served as municipal employees prior to joining the firm. As such, AVANT- GARDE has a unique understanding and respect for the “City Hall culture” and have the ability to work in a team environment within a public atmosphere that is demanding and fast paced. Furthermore, AVANT-GARDE has had the pleasure of serving a variety of communities and multi -cultural environments with great success. To that note, Ms.

Montoya, Ms. Aguilar, Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Santoyo, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Robledo, and Mr. Sanchez are bilingual in English and Spanish. Our years of success is clearly dependent on our interpersonal skills and the ability to respectfully, clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.

Utilizing the expertise of our team, AVANT-GARDE staff will assist as follows:

Lissette Montoya – Oversee the project, team, a nd all activities; provide direct contact with the City; coordinate with Finance to address timeliness issues; and manage the HOME program.

Ana Marie LeNoue – Assist in the oversight of the project, team, and all activities; provide fiscal management oversite; address CDBG findings and/or issues with any other related correspondence with CDBG; and manage the CDBG program.

Melissa Aguilar – Manage the CDBG and HOME program administration activities; assist with development of guidelines to ensure compliance; and manage reporting.

Megan LeNoue/Cindy Hernandez – Manage CHDO and HOME-ARP programs.

Program Coordinators and Assistants – Prepare documents and oversee expenditure collections; assist with the City’s IDIS database including activity set -up, clearing flags, and updating accomplishments and beneficiary information; prepare environmental reports; review applications; verify eligibility and income qualifications; audit reports and reimbursements; conduct labor compliance; host workshops and community engagement; and coordinate field inspections , site visits, and housing rehabilitation activities.

27 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Organizational Chart

City of Montebello

Lissette Montoya
Principal/Program Director

Ana Marie LeNoue
Program Director

Melissa Aguilar Megan LeNoue Cindy Hernandez Program Manager Program Manager Program Manager

Liza Lopez Norma Lopez
Sr. Program Coordinator Sr. Program Coordinator

Ashley Sanchez Laura Santoyo
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator

Summer Mann David Sanchez
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator

Adriana Robledo
Program Coordinator

28 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. LeNoue has over 30 years of experience in municipal services and has been with AVANT -GARDE since 2006 . She is the President and CEO of AVANT-GARDE. Ms. LeNoue is capable of overseeing the rehabilitation loan program, identifying and implementing appropriate outreach efforts for the various elements of the program, and assisting with the development of administrative deliverables such as the program evaluation re port, required staff and agenda reports, as well as other duties as assigned.

Ms. LeNoue established the company’s foundation in municipal services based on her extensive program management experience that includes 17 years as a municipal employee managing various capital projects and programs. She presently directs the company’s Community Outreach program and CDBG Sub -Recipient services.

Ms. LeNoue is a versatile, dynamic, results -oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in high -paced and uniquely challenging organizations. She utilizes keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and
implementation of sound practices. Ms. LeNoue has superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance. She has an excellent understanding of the political culture and extensive administrative, operational, fiscal and program management experience.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Currently a member of the CDBG Management Team responsible for the Cities of Montebello, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, South Gate, El Monte, Rialto, Moreno Valley, and Bellflower Public Services portion of the program inclusive of managing the sub -recipients, program marketing and facilitating presentations for various portions of their HUD programs including Housing Rehabilitation Program,
Commercial Façade, updating policies and procedures, and providing coordination between HUD and City staff. Coordinates project activities for cities’ CDBG programs. Monitors CDBG-funded projects, activities, and sub-recipients to ensure grant performance and compliance are met. Assisted the City of Montebello to reach HUD compliance by overcoming numerous findings received in previous program fiscal years. In 2020 she assisted Montebello, Pico Rivera, South Gate, El Monte, Burbank, and Bellflower with the development and adoption of Consolidated Plans, Analysis of Impediments, and CPPs. She has processed CDBG and CDBG -CV Years of Experience:
30+ years

Education:

B.S. Business
Management,
University of Phoenix
Ana Marie LeNoue
Principal / Program Director

29 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Substantial Amendments, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs which included all related community outreach and coordination with City staff and community stakeholders. She is currently assisting with the program implementation of CDBG -funded COVID response
activities including City -run Business Assistance Grants, Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance, and Food Insecurity programs.

30 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Montoya has more than 20 years of comprehensive expertise in project m anagement and analysis, funding management, grant administration, and community outreach programs. She is experienced in issues impacting City governments and contract administration. Ms. Montoya is the Vice -President and CFO of AVANT-GARDE. She has experience in identifying federal and state fund allocation balances, programming funds, and administers long-and-short range programs consistent with the economic capabilities of the City . Ms. Montoya directs the Program Management team to ensure that projects are developed in accordance with policy and procedural requirements, assists in determining eligible projects for various funding sources, and manages development and capital improvement
programs/projects from conception to completion. Ms. Montoya has assisted various agencies in performing a variety of analyses and studies to identify State and Federal funding options; performed time-critical and confidential studies related to fiscal and administrative requirements of grant programs; assisted in the grants solicitation process; planned and coordinated the implementation of awarded grants to ensure that the City was in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and monitored and audited grant expenses. Under her direction, our team has successfully monitored federal and state funding for municipal agencies throughout Southern California and written grants to secure over $ 501.8 million in funding for government agencies.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ms. Montoya has worked with several municipalities under contract to assist with managing HUD and HCD funded programs: CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME, ESG, ESG-CV and NSP programs. Ms. Montoya has experience in facilitating rental assistance programs, housing rehabilitation projects, and strategic planning to ensure that programs/projects are meeting National Objectives and implement in accordance with the regulations established by each program.

She serves as project liaison with HUD/LACDC and has participated in audits with HUD and is well versed with the requirements set forth by HUD. This includes reviewing expenditure reports and commitment reports for programmed activities and administration of IDIS. She has prepared Action Plans, and CAPERs to meet the goal of the Consolidated Plan a nd assisted with the public hearing process for amendments. She has provided oversight for
development of sub-recipient agreements as well as monitoring for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
Years of Experience:
20+ years

Education:

Master of Business
Administration, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

B.S. Business
Management,
California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona

A.A. General Studies,
Mount San Antonio
College

Professional Affiliations:

National Women Political
Caucus – LA Metro
National Association of
Professional Women
Lissette Montoya
Principal / Program Director

31 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 qualifications and implementation of Capital Improvements programs including Section 3 monitoring and Davis Bacon Compliance. Relevant City Experience includes: Cudahy, Rialto, Pico Rivera, Lynwood, Bellflower, Moreno Valley, Montebello, El Monte, Temple City, Bell Gardens, La Mirada, Perris, South Gate, Bellflower, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Pasadena.

32 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Melissa Aguilar has over 10 years of experience in Federal and local programs and has been with AVANT-GARDE since 20 20. Ms.

Aguilar has extensive experience in the non-profit sector with a focus on youth workforce development programs. Her duties have included program development, implementation, management, data
validation, subrecipient management, staff management, and compliance. Ms. Aguilar’s role in AVANT-GARDE includes project management related to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funded housing rehabilitation programs. Ms. Aguilar’s role in this program will include overall program management; monitoring of files, reports, and important dates; and assisting an as-needed support basis.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Cudahy
Coordinates project activities for the City’s CDBG and CDBG -CV programs. Monitors CDBG -funded projects, activities, and sub- recipients to ensure grant performance and compliance are met.

Prepares and submits necessary reporting into the CDBG portal.

Assists with the preparation of City and HUD -required reports for submission. Develop and implement City -ran Emergency Rental Assistance program, which includes creating program policies and procedures; creating trackers; program application and checklist; quality review of applications before submitting to be processed; regular staff check ins; and maintain compliance. On behalf of the City, implemented the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program.

Duties for Rent Relief included program oversight; assigning cases to case managers; quality review of applications for eligibility, errors, and consistency; lead team meetings to discus s progress, goals, updates, training, and expectations; data entry, coordination, and validation; and maintain overall compliance. As part of the program, helped facilitate over $1.1 million in rental assistance payments.

City of South Gate
Assists with the preparation of the Annual Action Plan, CAPER, ConPlan and other City and HUD -required reports for submission.

Monitors CDBG and CDBG -CV funded projects for program
performance, budget, and compliance management. Led build out of programs such as rental assistance and building assistance, which included creating program documents like checklists and applications; subrecipient training, management, technical assistance, and compliance oversight.

Years of Experience
10+ years

Education
MLIS Candidate,
San Jose State University,
CA

B.A. English,
Scripps College,
Claremont, CA
Melissa Aguilar
Program Manager

33 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 City of El Monte
Provides support to CDBG projects, including setting up and providing oversight to a business assistance program and rental assistance program. Assists with the preparation of the Annual Action Plan, CAPER, ConPlan and other City and HUD -required reports f or submission. Responsibilities for program assistance and oversight includes program development, which included creating program documents like checklists, application, and policies and procedures; training, management, technical assistance, and compliance.

City of Pico Rivera
Assists with the preparation of the Annual Action Plan, CAPER, ConPlan and other City and HUD -required reports for submission.

Monitors CDBG and CDBG -CV funded projects for program
performance, budget, and compliance. Assists with compliance oversight, subrecipient management, and technical assistance.

City of Lynwood
Assisted in tracking the progress of priority Capital Improvement Projects. Coordinated and prepared ad hoc committee meeting supporting documentation. Created and maintained tools to monitor project progress.

Youth Policy Institute
As an Assistant Director, was responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and executing seven federally -funded contracts. Was responsible for staff management, program development, and implementation. Created and implemented program policies and pro cedures, and maintained compliant participant files. Prepared quarterly performance reports, and prepared documents for all federal monitoring visits.

34 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. LeNoue has ten years of experience in administrative and municipal program services and contract administration. Her overall experience includes grant writing, project management and analysis, funding administration, labor compliance monitoring, and community outreach assistance. Ms. LeNoue has assisted in completing tasks related to both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funded housing programs.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Montebello
Provided assistance in the preparation and administration of the CHDO program including reviewing organizations’ documentation to determine CHDO eligibility. Coordinated processing of four HOME Loans and subordinate loans from City to first time homebuyers for the Colegrove project. Also coordinated processing of a resale loan for one property. Coordinated processing of three HOME loans from City to first time homebuyers for the Carob Way project. Qualifie d applicants through income calculation and mortgage affordability ratios. Administratively assisted with relocation payment processing, advertisement of available properties, agreement composition, and application eligibility. Prepared supporting documentation packages and coordinated with Finance department and HUD to process reimbursement drawdown requests through IDIS. Assisted with IDIS reporting by providing beneficiary data and reconciling all expenditures and dispersals for project close out. Maintai ns project files and assists in preparation for HUD site monitoring.

City of El Monte
Assisting with administration of funds for Homekey projects.

Performed rental property monitoring at nine locations. Monitoring included tenant income certification and financial and
administrative file review. Handled the coordination of relocation services between the City and a consultant for three City -owned rental properties. This included proper execution of agreements, processing relocation payments, and maintaining project files to provide consultant with all necessary documentation. Provided assistance in the preparation and administration of the CHDO program including reviewing organizations’ documentation to determine CHDO eligibility.

Years of Experience:
10+ years

Education:

B.A. in Anthropology,
Saint Mary’s College of
California, Moraga, CA
Megan LeNoue
Program Manager

35 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Cities of Moreno Valley, Lynwood, South Gate and Bellflower In accordance with the CHDO qualification criteria set by HUD, assisted in reviewing the documentation submitted by the CHDO to determine that it satisfactorily met the requirements. This includes coordination with the CHDO to collect pertinent documents and prepare City Council report and resolution for adoption. Performed rental property monitoring which included tenant income certification and financial and administrative file review.

Coordinated processing of HOME Loans and subordinate loans from City to first time homebuyers. Qualifie d applicants through income calculation and mortgage affordability ratios.

36 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Hernandez has over 7 years of extensive experience in program management and operations. She has excelled in overseeing multi- million dollar contracts, ensuring the successful execution of customer deliverables while maintaining compliance with Federal regulations, company policy, and contractual obligations. She has successfully administered contracts throughout their lifecycle, from initial negotiation to final execution. This includes drafting and reviewing contract terms and conditions, coordinating with accounting teams, and monitoring contract performance . She gained valuable experience in both the government and private sectors, having actively participated in the RFP and bid management process from both perspectives. This includes the creation and development of responses to RFPs in the private sector, as well as assisting municipalities to develop and outline comprehensive scopes of work, defining evaluation criteria, and coordinating proposal reviews.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
As a Program Manager with AVANT-GARDE, Ms. Hernandez supports municipalities with HOME and HOME-ARP funded programs. She has facilitated compliance management for HUD funded programs through the oversight of Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDO) certifications, monitoring of HOME funded rental projects, and development of agreements for subrecipients.

City of El Monte
Reviews affordability compliance and occupancy requirements for a new construction rental housing project through the monitoring of income initial determinations. Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure compliance of Federal Regulations and City municipal codes in the development of predevelopment funding agreements.

City of Montebello
Ms. Hernandez has developed a CHDO Application to solicit qualified organizations that can be certified as a City CHDO. She has processed, reviewed, and manage d application records in accordance with Federal regulations.

City of Moreno Valley
Assisted with the recertification of CHDOs including collecting pertinent documentation, review of submitted applications and proper record retention.

Years of Experience
7+ years

Education
B.S. Human Services
California State University,
Fullerton

Cindy Hernandez
Program Manager

37 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Norma Lopez has four years of experience in Federal and local programs. Ms. Lopez has worked within the realm of City Planning and Economic and Community Development for the City of Ontario where her duties included conducting qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing and interpreting data and statistics, and preparing staff reports, and reviewing grant proposals.

As a Senior Program Coordinator, Ms. Lopez works in conjunction with the project managers of the company and serves as a liaison to provide support on various projects. Ms. Lopez assists by writing grant proposals, assisting in determining eligible projects, and providing advisement of program requirements. Ms. Lopez also assists in the successful administration of funding requirements and program management. Her responsibilities have included
interfacing with Federal, State and Local Agencies to define, develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and
cooperative agreements. Ms. Lopez is adept at researching information to assist in her determination of program compliance.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Avant-Garde, Inc.
• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Action Plan and other reports for submission to HUD
• Reviews CDBG funded project bid specifications to ensure compliance with all applicable Labor Compliance and
Federal regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes bid proposals for CDBG related
projects
• Conducts monitoring for HOME funded rental projects.
• Monitors projects and activities of internal departments and sub-recipient agencies to ensure compliance with Federal regulations
• Assists in creating, implementing, and reviewing guidelines for local programs to ensure compliance with HUD and
CDBG regulations.
• Prepares staff reports and presentations for projects and programs that require Council approval.
• Prepares Environmental and Historic Preservation clearances for CDBG and HOME funded projects under HUD Guidelines
for multiple local agencies (HEROS experience.)
o Currently providing support services in the City of
Rialto, Palm Springs, Pico Rivera, Bell flower and South Gate.

Years of Experience:
4+ years

Education:

B.S. in Urban and Regional
Planning with Urban Design
Option - California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona

Norma Lopez
Senior Program Coordinator

38 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 City of Ontario
• Conducted Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) analysis and research for the Planning Department and Engineering Department, Mobility Division
• Applied the City’s Planning Policy into practice from site visits, plan checks, to planning entitlements
• Processed applications such as zoning clearances and
modification permits
• Provided information and assisted public constituents and other employees regarding development standards
• Coordinated and attended community outreach meetings

39 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Lopez has over two years providing administrative support services. She has worked jointly with Project Mangers of the company on project coordination and administration of programs.

She is fluent in both English and Spanish for both written and verba l translation.

Before joining the Avant -Garde team, Ms. Lopez worked as a Director of Sales. She has over six years of experience in management and consulting. Since joining the team in 2021, she has worked on managing the CDBG Subrecipients and Emergency Assistance Programs.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CDBG-CV & ARPA Emergency Mortgage, Rental, & Utility Assistance Assists with the management and implementation of the CDBG-CV and ARPA Emergency Mortgage, Rental, & Utility Assistance Programs. Duties include case management, processing
applications, budget tracking, and reporting. These services are currently being provided to the following agencies:
• City of Bellflower
• City of Rialto

CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring
Assists with the management of CDBG subrecipient participants. This includes the review of applications, conducting on -boarding workshops, performing verification of reimbursements, monitoring expenditures and schedules, and preparing and submitting quarterly reports. These services are currently being provided to the following agencies:
• City of Rialto
• City of Moreno Valley

Years of Experience:
6+ years

Education:

A.S. in Business
Administration, El Camino
Community College, CA
Liza Lopez
Senior Program Coordinator

40 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Santoyo has thirteen years of experience in administrative and program services and has been with AVANT -GARDE since 2017. Her overall experience includes project management and coordination for CDBG and HOME programs.

Before joining the AVANT-GARDE team, Ms. Santoyo worked with the Oldtimers Foundation in coordinating the Nutrition Program. She was responsible for attending meetings and trainings, supervising quality control of the kitchens and their staff, procuring food and supplies, and inputting entries into the LA Get Care database.

Ms. Santoyo has assisted in completing tasks related to both CDBG and HOME funded h ousing rehabilitation programs. H er role on this project will include proper maintenance of the program files , site inspections, qualifying applicants, and assisting the Program Managers on an as needed support basis.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Cudahy
Assists with the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program in the City of Cudahy, by reaching out to potential applicants, income qualifying applicants, performing site inspections, preparing work write ups, drafting bid invitations, reviewing bids, and pr ocessing grant documents in accordance with program guidelines and procedures.

Assists with the Rent Relief Program in the City of Cudahy in collaboration with Los Angeles County. Reviews applications and verifies data from eligible applicants. Processes tenant and landlord applications, reviews and uploads documents into the Carel inq County Program and submits documents to payment.

Cities of Montebello & South Gate
Assists with the HOME Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program in the Cities of Montebello and South Gate, by reaching out to potential applicants, income qualifying applicants, performing site inspections, preparing work write ups, drafting bid invitations, reviewing bids, and processing loan documents in accordance with program guidelines and procedures.

Cities of Bellflower, Montebello, Pico Rivera & South Gate Assists with CDBG Subrecipient compliance and reviews in the Cities of Bellflower, Montebello, Pico Rivera and South Gate. Reviews Subrecipient applications and collects required documentation from Years of Experience:
13+ years

Education:

B.A. in Sociology and
Spanish, University of
California, Santa Barbara
Laura Santoyo
Program Coordinator

41 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 subrecipients according to HUD requirements. Reviews subrecipients Requests for Reimbursements and makes sure funding cities are provided required backup documentation to support requests on a quarterly basis. Maintains subrecipient files and conducts monitoring visits per HUD requirements. Organizes files and prepares them for HUD monitoring.

42 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Sanchez has over eight years providing administrative support services. She has worked in conjunction with the Project Managers of the company and has served as liaison to provide support on various projects. Ms. Sanchez is fluent in both English and Spanish for both written and verbal translation. Her overall experience includes project management and coordination of CDBG programs and labor compliance monitoring.

Before joining the Avant -Garde team, Ms. Sanchez worked with Project Return Peer Support Network and Para Los Niños as a Human Resources Assistant for both Non -Profit organizations. She was responsible for providing administrative support by processing and updating employee records.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Emergency Rental Assistance
Assist with the management and implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Duties include coordination with tenants and landlords, conduct income calculation and collect required paperwork in accordance with the program guidelines. Process landlord agreements and coordinate with City staff to issue payments directly to the landlords. These services are currently being provided to the following agencies:
• City of El Monte
• City of Cudahy
• City of South Gate
• Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)

CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring
Assist with the management of CDBG subrecipient files and eligibility.

This includes review of applications, preparation of agreements, review of quarterly reports, and verification of reimbursements submitted. In addition, support services have been provided to assist with time record keeping of the Graffiti Abatement and Code Enforcement Program These services have been provided to the following agencies:
• City of Lynwood
• City of Montebello
• City of South Gate

Years of Experience:
8+ years

Trainings:

LCPtracker Labor
Compliance and
Workforce
Development

California LTAP Labor
Compliance

Center of Contract
Compliance

Ashley Sanchez
Program Coordinator

43 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Labor Compliance Monitoring
Monitor contracts to ensure that all clients’ actions adhere to either CDBG or the standard State and Federal wage regulation
requirements and when applicable DBE or Section 3 requirements.

Responsibilities include : conducting employee field interviews, auditing weekly payrolls, investigating violation findings, and preparing non-compliance notices to contractors.
• City of El Monte
• City of Lynwood
• City of Commerce
• City of Alhambra
• City of South Gate
• City of Montebello
• Metro

44 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

Ms. Robledo has 15 years of experience in administrative and program services and is the newest member of the AVANT -GARDE team. Before joining AVANT -GARDE, Ms. Robledo worked with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Ontario
Improvement Association developing public policy and business strategies. She has also worked as an independent contractor providing administrative support to various companies and boosting business awareness across challenging markets by organizing special events. Since joining as a Program Coordinator, Ms. Robledo assists the CDBG and housing rehabilitation team by qualifying applicants and maintaining program files.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Housing Rehabilitation Experience
Assists with CDBG and HOME Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs by reaching out to potential applicants; determining homeowners eligibility; meeting with applicants to review and sign necessary documents; performing site inspections, monitoring a nd evaluating construction and remodeling work; processing grant or loan documents in accordance with program guidelines and procedures; and establishing and maintaining project files to ensure documentation complies with HUD requirements.
• City of Rialto – CDBG funded
• City of Rosemead – CDBG funded
Commercial Façade Improvement Experience
Assists with CDBG Grant Programs by reaching out to potential applicants; determining business owners eligibility; meeting with applicants to review and sign necessary documents; performing site inspections, monitoring and evaluating construction and remodeling work; and establishing and maintaining project files to ensure documentation complies with HUD requirements and City’s program guidelines and procedures.
• City of Lynwood – ARPA funded
Emergency Rental/Utilities Experience
Coordinate with the City for submittal of approved applications for payment processing.

Years of Experience:
15+ years
Adriana Robledo
Program Coordinator

45 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

As a Program Coordinator, one of Ms. Mann’s main responsibilities is providing labor compliance services. She has worked in conjunction with the project managers of the company and served as a liaison to provide support on various labor compliance projects.

Ms. Mann enforces labor compliances regulations by means of conducting on-site interviews of employees and calculations of prevailing wages appropriate for job classifications and duties in accordance with State or Federal labor laws. Ms. Mann also follows up with project contractors to ensure timely delivery of all required documents. Ms. Mann also monitors contracts to ensure that all applicable DBE and labor compliance requirements and mandates are adhered to, prepares correspondence, conducts desk audits of compliance documents and contractor submittals, prepares management reports, prepares non -compliance
notices to effectuate contractor compliance and prepares close- out reports. In addition, she also assists in bid evaluations and participates at pre-bid and pre-construction conferences and/or meetings as needed to review contractor compliance
obligations.

Ms. Mann has assisted in implementing rehabilitation loan programs and assured compliance with federal and local
guidelines. Her duties have included monitoring and participating in the bid process; reviewing bids that are submitted for rehabilitation and new construction projects for compliance with application guidelines; managing rehabilitation projects and prevailing wage compliance; and negotiating construction contracts.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Moreno Valley
Ms. Mann manages the City’s Critical Home Repair and Mobile Home Repair Programs by monitoring the projects, managing files, and reviewing and approving reimbursement requests.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA):
• $244M - Westside Purple Line Extension Project – Adv.

Utility Relocation for Section 3
• $431.77M - Division 20 Portal Widening Turnback
• $1.9M - Pavement Replacement – Division 7
Years of Experience:
5+ years
Summer Mann
Program Coordinator

46 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • $3.2M - Immediate Remedial Measures for Division 5
Re-Roofing and Division 7
• $3.2M - MBL & MGL Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression
Systems Retrofit
• $67.9M - MBL Track & System Refurbishment
• $1.9M - Construction of Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion City of Alhambra
• $1.8M CDBG – Almansor Park Improvement Project
• $129k CDBG – Open Space Improvements
• $276k CDBG – Almansor Park Field Lighting Project
• $453k ADA Improvements project
• $38K Emery Park Restroom Rehab
• $34K Lindaraxa Park Pillar Reconstruction
• $325K Street Improvements
City of Commerce
• $719k Sidewalk & TS Improvement Project
City of Bell Gardens
• $1.1M Citywide Safety Enhancement
• $257K Gage Ave Rehab
• $480K HSIP Cycle 8
City of Cudahy
• $289k Clara And Cudahy Park Restroom Rehab
• $233K HSIP Cycle 6
City of Hermosa Beach
• $161K CDBG ADA Improvements
City of El Monte
• $1.2M Downtown Public Parking Improvement Project
• $800k Fletcher Dog Park
City of Huntington Park
• $3.7M Pacific Blvd Improvements
City of La Mirada
• $230k CDBG Funded Neff Park Historical Restoration
City of Lynwood
• $277k Long Beach Blvd/I -105 Fwy Interchange Curb
Improvement
• $913k Lilita St & Eve Ave Storm Drain, Sewer, Street
Improvements
• $496k Yvonne Burke Playground Renovation
• $689k Olive St, Lynwood Rd, McMillan St Improvements
• $5.5M City Hall Annex
• $3.6M Long Beach Blvd., Phase I
• $3.1M Long Beach Blvd., Phase 2
• $371K Bateman Hall Roof Replacement

47 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • $410k Street Improvement Project
• $644k CDBG Funded Street and water main Improvement
• $181K Fertile St Improvements
• $1.1M Palm Ave Street and Water Improvements
• $929K Virginia Ave Street Improvements
• $919K Various Streets Pavement Rehab
• $326K Parking Lot Improvements
• $7.3M Go Green Energy & Solar Project
• $618K Hulme Ave Street Improvements
• $1.7M CDBG Street and Water Improvements
• $795K City Hall Improvements
• $2M ATP Community Linkage
• $437K Bullis Road Street Improvements
• $782K Capistrano Ave Improvements
• $824K Emergency Generator Project
• $829K Duncan Ave Improvements
• $1.6M Louise Ave Improvements
• $300K Palm Ave Improvements
• $1.2M Birch Street and Water Main Upgrade
• $1.7M Beechwood Street and Water Main Upgrade
• $95K Sidewalk improvements
• $108K Emergency Reservoir
• $393K T-Ball Park
• $115K Thorson Ave Water Line
• $4511K Citywide slurry Seal
• $754K SCADA Upgrade
City of Montebello
• $5.8M Montebello Blvd Bike Lane & Sidewalk Improvements • $1.8M Bus Shelter Improvement
City of South Gate
• $369k CDBG – Seaborg House Relocation
San Gabriel River Water Committee
• $1.2M Watergate Improvement Project
City of South El Monte
• $609K Peck and Rush Traffic Signal and Light
Modification
• $77K Senior Center Restroom Renovation
City of West Covina
• $230k Senior Center Restroom Renovation
City of Pico Rivera
• $87k CDBG – Durfee Ave ADA Ramp Improvements
• $108k CDBG Funded – Commercial Façade Phase II
• $44k CDBG Funded – Commercial Façade Phase III
• $92k CDBG Senior Center

48 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023

As a Program Coordinator, Mr. Sanchez assists the CDBG and housing rehabilitation team by conducting property inspections and preparing work write ups as well as performing labor compliance activities such as conducting on-site interviews and various other job duties in accordance with State and Federal Labor Laws. Mr.

Sanchez also follows up with project contractors to obtain all necessary documentation in a timely and complete manner. Mr.

Sanchez has provided housing rehabilitation and labor compliance services on more than 20 projects.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Housing Rehabilitation Experience
Assists with CDBG and HOME Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs by reaching out to potential applicants; determining homeowners eligibility; meeting with applicants to review and sign necessary documents; performing site inspections, monitoring a nd evaluating construction and remodeling work; preparing work write ups and specifications, cost estimates, and change orders for rehabilitations work by contractors; drafting bid invitations, reviewing bids and establishing and maintaining project files to ensure documentation complies with HUD requirements and City’s program guidelines and procedures.
• City of Montebello – HOME funded
• City of Cudahy – CDBG funded
• City of Rialto – CDBG funded
• City of Rosemead – CDBG funded
• City of El Monte – HOME and CDBG funded
• City of South Gate – HOME funded
Commercial Façade Improvement Experience
Assists with CDBG Grant Programs by reaching out to potential applicants; determining business owners eligibility; meeting with applicants to review and sign necessary documents; performing site inspections, monitoring and evaluating construction and remodeling work; preparing work write ups and specifications, cost estimates, and change orders for rehabilitations work by contractors; drafting bid invitations, reviewing bids and establishing and maintaining project files to ensure documentation complies wit h HUD requirements and City’s program guidelines and procedures. • City of South Gate – CDBG funded
• City of Lynwood – ARPA funded
Years of Experience:
7+ years

Trainings/Certifications:

Rail Safety and
Wayside Worker –
METRO

California LTAP Labor
Compliance

David Sanchez
Program Coordinator

49 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Labor Compliance
Assist with coordination of on -site interviews with prime and subcontractors and perform other duties as assigned.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA):
• $431.77M - Division 20 Portal Widening Turnback
• $1.8M – Building 3 Emergency Generator Replacement
City of El Monte
• $46K Budget Inn HVAC
• $39K M Motel Mold
• $1M Regional Bicycle Commuter Access
• $43K Project Homekey Termite
• $964k - Budget Inn Rehab Phase I
• $289k – Budget Inn Roof Replacement
• $4.2M – Ramona Blvd Street Resurfacing
City of Lynwood
• $295K HSIP Cycle 5 MLK Blvd
• $650K CDBG San Carlos, San Juan, San Vincent etc.

Improvement
• $496K Yvonne Burke Playground Renovation
• $2.3M - Alberta Pavement Rehab
• $676K - AMI Base Station Installation
• $28K – Drywell Installation
• $289K - Well 19 Rehab
• $2.5M CDBG Agnes Ave
• $496k Yvonne Burke Playground Renovation
• Alberta Pavement Rehab
City of South Gate
• Various CDBG funded commercial façade projects
City of South El Monte
• $614k CDBG 2020 Residential Street Rehabilitation
• $800k Santa Anita Traffic Signal Modification
City of Culver City
• $2.8M – La Ballona SRTS
City of Commerce
• $1.25M Traffic Interconnect System Upgrade
City of Monterey Park
• $1.1M - Traffic Signal Improvements Project HSIP Cycle 7 City of Rialto
• $710K HSIP Cycle 7 Protected Left Turn Signal
• $1.3M CDBG Building 300
• $129K CDBG Curb,Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement

50 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 City of Temple City
• $2.4M Primrose Park
City of West Covina
• $201K CDBG Friendship Park
• $1.86M CDBG Residential Street Rehab

51 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Section 4. Approach to Requested Services

Our years of practice in providing the same services as outlined in the RFP in other cities has provided us the ability to customize program documents and forms to ensure the smooth operation of the CDBG and HOME programs.

The AVANT-GARDE principals have had the privilege of working together serving municipalities for over twenty years. During this time, our Team has worked closely with City staff in a variety of capacities providing State and Federal funding compliance services on housing projects and programs and public works capital projects including community outreach, assisting in the preparation of grant applications, assisting with the preparation of fiscal budgets, and assisting with HOME and CDBG administration. Our familiarity and experience with the municipal government establishes our solid working knowledge of the community, processes and institutions which make us uniquely qualified to assist the City and serve the community. Our Te am has been extremely successful in helping cities effectively and efficiently run programs. We work diligently to identify the strengths and weaknesses in currently established programs.

Value added service
The most immediate value that we will add to the City of Montebello is the exponential extension of AVANT-GARDE staff. It is our preferred style to become an extension of the City by combining resources and providing the added ability to take on projects from beginning analysis and strategic planning through implementation. We can call upon the skills of the profes sionals in our organization to fill in where the City may not have available staff or expertise. While the City staff is engaged in day-to-day operations, our staff has the capacity to evaluate and manage development projects on behalf of the City. Additionally, we share our insights and professional expertise, as well as best practices which we have applied successfully, with staff in the manner o f in -house training.

CDBG AND HOME ADMINISTRATION

COORDINATION WITH HUD
AVANT-GARDE will serve as the City’s liaison with HUD . Avant-Garde will collect the necessary documents to submit to HUD for review and comment. The content and form of these documents will be evaluated pursuant to the regulations of HUD and achievement of the City of Montebello’s goals and objectives. AVANT-GARDE is available to participate in HUD project and program monitoring reviews and participate in the Single Audit review of HOME and CDBG activities. Upon request, AVANT-GARDE will prepare a genda reports for City Council meetings relating to program activities as needed. As requested by City staff, AVANT-GARDE will attend Council Meetings and make presentations related to program activities.

FISCAL REPORTING
AVANT-GARDE is available to prepare and submit to HUD all required fiscal and programmatic reports and forms which includes collection of data for submission of quarterly grantee performance reports, Semi -Annual Labor Standards Enforcement reports and Contract and Subcontract Activity Reports as well as preparation and

52 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 submittal of all other required HUD submissions for the program year. We will also monitor project implementation, progress, and expenditures. We will also monitor project implementation, progress, and expenditures. AVANT-GARDE will review financial summaries to ensure conformity with project accomplishments. In addition, we will coordinate with the Finance Department and other departments as necessary to ensure that a process is set up for monitoring and tracking of all program expenditures.

PROGRAM MONITORING
AVANT-GARDE will ensure that funded projects meet Federal eligibility and meet HUD compliance requirements including meeting national objective, procurement procedures, reimbursement and participant eligibility. AVANT-GARDE will monitor and report program income. We will ensure that environmental procedures are followed for CDBG and/or HOME funded programs and /or projects. In addition, procurement procedures will be established and monitored for awarded project contracts funded with CDBG and/or HOME funds. This includes coordination with HUD and submission of required documents. AVANT-GARDE will comply with all HUD established guidelines and procedures.

PUBLIC SERVICES GRANT PROCESSING
AVANT-GARDE can assist the City in all activities related to public service grant processing. Activities can include the following:
• Review and evaluate funding applications by sub-recipients. • Prepare reports and present recommendations to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. • Prepare and administer public service grant contracts. • Ensure that all City required documents are submitted prior to funding (i.e. executed contracts, purchase requisitions, City approved insurance, and expenditure back - up documentation.
• Monitor sub-recipients programmatic and fiscal performance. • Provide technical assistance to sub-recipients to ensure that they follow established guidelines and procedures.

CHDO MANAGEMENT
AVANT-GARDE can assist the City in identifying qualified CHDOs and eligible projects by soliciting proposals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. In accordance with the CHDO qualification criteria set by HUD, AVANT-GARDE will assist in reviewing the documentation submitted by the prospective CHDOs to determine that all requirements are satisfied. This includes coordinating with the CHDO to collect pertinent documents, conducting a developer capacity assessment, and preparing City Council repo rts and resolutions for adoption. AVANT -GARDE will coordinate with CHDOs to finalize eligible affordable housing development projects, perform subsidy layering analysis, and review project costs or pro formas to determine project feasibility. Our firm will assist in drafting, processing, and coordinating execution of all agreements between the City and CHDO for project development, and between the City and future homebuyers for housing sales.

When prospective homebuyers are established, AVANT -GARDE will con duct income

53 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 qualifications and perform mortgage affordability calculations to determine eligibility and compliance with HUD regulations and standards.

AVANT-GARDE has provided these CHDO management services to the Cities of Montebello, Bellflower, El Monte, and Moreno Valley. AVANT-GARDE reviewed proposals for CHDO qualification, developer capacity, and project feasibility for two organizations for the City of El Monte. We qualified Montebello Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) as a CHDO and performed a developer capacity assessment prior to commencing the Carob Way project – a four-unit affordable housing development in Montebello. AVANT-GARDE also income qualified the prospective homebuyers, assessed the affordability of their mortgages, and coordinated loan documents. We qualified and assessed Partnership Housing as a CHDO and developer, income qualified homebuyers, analyzed mortgage affordability, and prepared loan documents for the Colegrove project – a four-unit affordable housing development in Montebello. AVANT-GARDE has reviewed CHDO proposals and qualified various organizations for the City of Bellflower as well as assisted in the administrati on of Ramona Manor - a 6 -unit affordable housing development. This included income qualifying all six homebuyers, analyzing mortgage affordability ratios, drafting loan documents, and coordinating their execution. We qualified Riverside Housing Development Corporation (RHDC) as a CHDO and assisted in administering the agreements for the Allies Place project – an acquisition and rehabilitation affordable rental housing project in Moreno Valley involving two separate 4-unit apartment buildings. AVANT-GARDE recently qualified and certified Mary Erickson Community Housing (MECH) as a CHDO and developer for Moreno Valley. MECH and the City are currently working to finalize a 7-unit affordable housing development on city- owned property. AVANT-GARDE is assisting with project management and will assist with subsidy layering analysis, review of project costs, income qualification of prospective homebuyers, mortgage affordability analysis, preparation of agreements and loan documents, and coordinating their execution.

HOME-ARP
HOME-ARP is a one-time allocation to be used for strategic local investments in housing, homelessness assistance, and supportive services implementation. Agencies are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of HOME-ARP programs and should assess and expand capacity as needed to ensure effective program implementation.

The City of Montebello has a HUD approved HOME -ARP plan and has set aside HOME- ARP funds for the Cesar Chavez Foundation affordable housing project.

Cesar Chavez Foundation is partnering with the City of Montebello to build affordable housing. The proposed project would demolish the six existing buildings to construct two mixed-use development buildings totaling 4,843 square feet in size. The proposed buildings would provide a total of approximately 81 housing units. Specifically, the proposed development would consist of affordable (30 to 60 percent Average Median Income [AMI]) and workforce (60 to 80 percent AMI) housing for families and survivors of domestic violence that have extremely low, very-low and low-income (30 to 80 percent AMI). The project site is within the General Commercial Planned Development District (C- 2-PD) Zoning Designation which allows the development of large residential, commercial and industrial projects in such a manner to ensure that such proposed development is consistent with the elements of the general plan, and to assure that such development

54 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 will be compatible with surrounding existing and proposed land uses. The project site is within the HUD -CDBG Low/Med Block Group Administrative District. The City’s vision for the project is to develop affordable housing with funding supported by HOME-ARP funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

AVANT-GARDE is currently providing the City technical assistance for this development project. We also assisted with review of the HOME -ARP plan prepared by City staff prior to submittal to HUD. Our team has been a great support to City staff to ensure that the requirements are being followed. We are currently providing guidance to ensure that NEPA requirements are completed, and we are assisting with the SHPO clearance process. Our team has also conducted a preliminary underwriting review of the project.

Our team will continue to assist the City with underwriting and due diligence tasks including:
• Assess project viability and long-term financial feasibility for the project. • Determine funding gaps and confirm needed HOME-ARP investment. • Complete subsidy layering underwriting and developer capacity assessment. • Ensure NEPA is completed and assist with the preparation of a Request for Release of Funds if required.
• Assist city staff with the preparation of the HOME -ARP development and commitment agreement. This includes coordination with the City Attorney’s office and preparation of staff reports as needed.
• Document Qualifying Population (QP) eligibility (at lease up) and income determinations (throughout tenancy) and conduct inspections when required. • Complete HUD required reporting and assist with the preparation for audits. • Provide ongoing support to city staff to ensure compliance during underwriting, due diligence and monitoring.

LABOR COMPLIANCE AND SECTION 3 MONITORING
AVANT-GARDE will provide the following services for construction projects that require Labor Compliance and Section 3 monitoring:
• Review of the Specifications to ensure HUD compliance. • Review documents submitted by contractors following the bid opening. • Attend the Pre-bid meeting and Pre-construction meeting. • Set up and maintain Labor Standards Enforcement Files. • Review contractors and subcontractors for Federal project eligibility through the state license board, DIR, and SAM.
• Review Contractor’s compliance with all State and Federal required postings such as the prevailing wage rates and EEO policies as well as the Cont ractor’s Compliance with Section 3.
• Conduct Employee Field Interviews to confirm worker classification and wage rate of the project workforce conforms to the applicable Davis-Bacon Wage Decision.

55 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Reconcile Weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) and Supporting Documentation with wage decision and employee field interviews. Perform continuous and timely monitoring reviews of CPRs and related submissions for compliance. • Identify violations and investigate complaints of underpayment to workers. Submit and file all required forms to appropriate parties. In the event any labor violations are reported and investigations confirm the violations, prepare investigative reports and backup. Violations will be reported and discussed with the City prior to reporting to the Department of Industrial Relations and any other agencies required by Federal or State Laws and Regulations.

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AVANT-GARDE is available to provide general guidance with the development of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which provides annual performance reporting on client outputs and outcomes that enables an assessment of grantee performance in achieving the housing stability outcome measure.

AVANT-GARDE’s approach to plan preparation is largely based on HUD guidance.

Recently HUD incorporated the Consolidated Plan and CAPER into IDIS OnLine so that all key elements of the grants management cycle are integrated into a single system. This is expected to ensure consistency among the goals described in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan and the outcomes tracked in IDIS and reported in CAPER, making the Consolidated Plan a more useful management tool.
5-Year CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING, ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
In preparation for the 2025 -2030 Consolidated Plan, assigned members of the AVANT - GARDE team propose to meet with City staff to review the goals and objectives of the City, review the HUD regulations within the context of the City’s goals and objectives, discuss the general consensus of the most recently approved plans and the effectiveness of the programs implemented, and to confirm the timeline for the process of preparing the Plans. AVANT -GARDE will meet with staff as directed to review the tasks to be completed. The purpose is to ensure that the activities to be undertaken are consistent with the City’s needs and the legislative requirements imposed by HUD.

AVANT-GARDE will develop a draft Consolidated Plan that includes five -year funding goals, priorities, strategies, proposed accomplishments, and performance measurements. The Plan will follow the HUD checklist, narrative requirements, and HUD guidelines, taking into consideration improved ways to present and display information using eCon Planning Suite, and addressing Federal requirements. Sections of this Plan include:
• Executive Summary - Consultant team members will meet on -site with City representatives to discuss the project, develop detailed schedules, and collect necessary information, including the City’s existing consolidated plan, the local homeless Continuum of Care, the City’s comprehensive plan, fair housing plan and other relevant information from other local agencies. City representatives will be asked to identify and provide any other relevant data or information to ensure that all community needs and conditions and resources are considered.

56 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Citizen Participation Process – AVANT-GARDE will conduct two (2) community meetings as well as conduct in -person and/or phone interviews of key stakeholders as identified by City staff. Additionally, the consultant team will develop an online survey for citizen and stakeholder feedback. • Housing Needs Assessment - Develop an updated housing needs profile specifically for the City of Montebello. The consultant team will work with City representatives to identify any additional data and information, including existing housing and/or homeless studies and information on special needs populations, etc., not previously considered. After obtaining this information, the consultants will combine this information along with the information gathered at the initial meeting, census data and other HUD resources - to develop a needs assessment for the City’s review and approval.

The needs assessment will meet all of the requirements of 24 CFR Part 91 and will include an estimate of the housing needs within the City. The assessment will include the specification of such housing related needs, a discussion of specific housing proble ms, assessment of the specific needs of racial and ethnic groups, the extent of homelessness in the City, the characteristics and needs of low income people, existing facilities such as outreach and assessment, existence of emergency shelters and services, estimates of the number of people requiring supportive services, and a description of supportive housing needs and a description of the agencies that provide the supportive housing services. • Non-Housing Community Development Initiatives - The consultant team will identify the City’s priority non-housing community development needs eligible for assistance. This includes public facilities, public improvements, public services, and economic development. This analysis will include a look at the homebuilding industry in the City, its current neighborhood development policies, and its economic development initiatives. This shall include but be limited to the following:
public libraries and museums, parks and community centers, health facilities , historic preservation, continuing education/adult education facilities, and any additional youth, adult, or senior programs. This review shall also incorporate regional planning and economic development initiatives including but not limited to the follow ing urban development, infrastructure, public safety, public transportation, employment training, and business attraction and retention. • Demographic Data Collection - The consultant team will work with City staff to develop a Community Profile, which will provide a general overview of Montebello. The present -day sketch will outline the City’s employment situation and major employers, current urban development issues, recreational activities, and any successful development or redevelopment ventures. The demographic and housing section will give a brief overview the current population of the City, including its ethnic and socio-economic makeup, as well as the current state of its housing situation, and land use issues. The policy section will outline any current City, County, or state policies that might have an impact on affordable housing or the operation of housing agencies in the City.
• Homeless Needs Assessment - Consultants will assist City staff in providing a concise summary of the nature and extent of homelessness within the City, addressing separately the need for facilities and services for homeless persons and

57 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 homeless families with children, both sheltered and unsheltered, and homeless subpopulations. As part of the homeless needs assessment, the consultant team will identify area facilities and services in place to provide for the homeless population. This sha ll include, at a minimum, the local Continuum of Care, all emergency shelters, any homeless outreach program(s) as well as available transitional and permanent housing options.
• Market Analysis - In cooperation with local stakeholders and representatives, the consultant team will develop a housing market analysis, using information from interviews, surveys, public hearings, census data, consultation with local lenders, realtors, and appraisers. Consultants will incorporate into this analysis an evaluation of the City’s housing supply, the demand for housing, the current housing conditions, the cost of housing stock, and the kind of housing available to the disabled.
• Strategic Plan - The consultant team will develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs identified in the approved needs assessment and any existing City policies. The strategic plan will be consistent with the minimum HUD requirements as outlined in CFR 24 Part 91 as well as with other guidance issued by HUD. The strategic plan will detail the City’s housing, homeless, and non-housing priorities for the next five years. Specific objectives and strategies will be developed that address stated priority needs. City r epresentatives will review and provide comments on the draft of the strategic plan, which the consultants will incorporate into the finalized version. The consultant team will obtain comments and direction on the draft Strategic Plan and discuss actions to implement the approved strategies.
• Citizen Participation Plan – Review the City’s existing Citizen Participation Plan to provide recommendations, if any, for revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan and discuss necessary steps to amend the Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with 24 CFR 570.486(a)(6).
• 1st Year Annual Action Plan – As part of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan process, the AVANT-GARDE team will develop the 1st Year Annual Action Plan that supports the objectives and strategies developed and outlined in the Draft Consolidated Plan. Specific benchmarks/performance measures will be developed so that the City and HUD will be able to assess and evaluate the City’s progress in reaching its goals. The one-year action plan will be consistent with the minimum requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 91 as well as with other guidance issued by HUD. City representatives will review and provide comments on the draft of the Annu al Action Plan, which the consultants will incorporate into the finalized version.

Additional tasks AVANT -GARDE will complete include : Prepare information on low and moderate-income areas for consideration as program target locations. Assist City staff in preparing a Budget and Allocation Plan itemizing anticipated funding over the next five years uses of the funding and formula methodolo gy to serve as the basis for the development of an Allocation Plan for all activities. Provide certifications to ensure compliance with all other Federal requirements. Coordinate with City staff to respond to all inquiries from HUD regarding the approved Consolidated Plan.

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HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES
AVANT-GARDE is committed to provid ing the following technical assistance and administrative services for the City’s housing rehabilitation program. • Intake/Assessment of Eligibility:

Make initial eligibility determination
of applicants based on established
City program eligibility criteria and
HUD income guidelines and the
apparent need for rehabilitation
measures to correct relevant
housing code or Housing Quality
Standard (HQS) deficiencies.
• Property Inspection: Perform site
visits to ascertain that approved
and contracted/applicable
rehabilitation work is proceeding
properly and satisfactorily, will
authorize (with the homeowner’s
written approval, including
signature and date) appropriate
change orders, and will mediate in
the event of owner dissatisfaction
with the work done by the
contractor. The initial property
inspection takes place following
Consultant’s determination of
applicant and property eligibility to
determine rehabilitation needs for the purpose of the funding recommendation, environmental review and whether or not hazardous materials testing will be necessary.
• Subsequent inspections
take place during the
construction phase to
verify compliance with
contract specifications in
order to validate the
release of funds from
escrow to the contractor.

Consultant and the owner
will conduct the final
inspection upon
completion of all work
items. Inspections will schedule during the rehabilitation process.

59 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 • Environmental Documents: It is assumed that all projects will be exempt. Our team will prepare the documents required for environmental compliance. • Work Write -Ups: For each eligible unit to be assisted, Consultant will complete a detailed Work Description and Bid Proposal that details the rehabilitation work to be performed, including estimated costs of each activity, materials to be used, and industry or regulatory standards to be met. This write-up will be signed and dated upon approval by the homeowner.
• Solicitation and Selection of Contractors: Assist approved homeowners in the identification, proper solicitation, and selection of contractors qualified to perform the authorized rehabilitation of eligible housing units in accordance with the requirements of the CDBG/HOME programs. Consultant will review work orders/contracts/ agreements that homeowners will sign in contracting with contractors, and Consultant will assist homeowners in ensuring the description of the work contained in any contracts/agreements/work orders with contractors is as accurate as possible. • Loan Underwriting: Order Policy of Insurance of Record Title (PIRT) to determine the lien structure and how title is held, as well as property appraisals to determine the estimated post -rehabilitation value on units to be assisted with HOME funds.

Consultant will also prepare Loan Review Committee (LRC) Report and LRC Agenda & Determination Forms as well as schedule and conduct LRC meetings. • Loan Document Execution:

Facilitate the execution of loan
documents by the owner and
City staff at City offices or at
the unit to be assisted. In
addition, Consultant shall
prepare construction contract
and escrow account control
instructions; arrange for the City
to fund the escrow account
and submit Deed of Trust and
Request for Notice to title
company for recordation
following the three (3) business
day cancellation period.
• Approval of Contractor
Payments: As rehabilitation
progresses and as invoices are
submitted by contractors,
Consultant will verify that the
expenses are reasonable and
the work has been completed
properly (including sign-off by
the owner), and will submit to
City the applicable form(s)
executed by consultant and

60 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 property owner indicating that the work has been completed and it is satisfactory.

This will be City’s verification of Consultant approval of contractor payment(s). Major tasks will require approval from the City before the Consultant can proceed with work prior to signing a contractor contract.
• Coordinate with City Staff on
invoices, general administrative
issues: Our staff will work closely
with the City’s program manager
and the City’s finance department
to ensure that all project costs are
tracked, paid and reimbursed.
• Provide public information at the
direction of the City: Our Program
Managers are well versed in
ensuring that the community is
aware of the programs available
through the City. If the program
needs to be promoted to engage
participation, our team is ready to
assist the City. We have developed
and distributed program
brochures, held community
meetings, etc.
• Provide the City with monthly status reports: Monthly reports will be submitted to the City with an activity log. In addition, our monthly invoices will be broken down per property address to ensure that project delivery costs are kept for each project. This will help to ensure that the project delive ry costs are tracked for each project and reimbursed by HUD.
• Maintenance of Case Files and Other Records: For each application, Consultant will assist in maintaining case files, including but not limited to application and documentation of eligibility, work write-ups, contractor selection criteria, copy of contract/agreement/work order between owner and contractor(s), documents on all necessary
licenses and permits,
site visit/inspection
reports (including
final inspection),
change orders as
applicable, and
contractor invoices
for payment (with
owner-signed- off).

Consultant will also
maintain
appropriate

61 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 information on persons residing in the property, including a list or lists identifying persons in the home immediately before the rehabilitation, after rehabilitation completion, and those moving in during rehabilitation (per 24 CFR 570.606 and 24 CFR 92.353). Consultant will maintain these and other program and financial records in accordance with record keeping requirements as specified in the Agreement.

1. Program Methodology & Management
The success of projects often depends on the strength of the collaboration between the city staff and the consultant. To this end, we would initiate this program with a thorough review of the proposal and a discussion of how well it meets the stated goals and objectives of the City. Any gaps, omissions or additional requirements are determined and discussed for possible inclusion in the services to be provided. This initial review is followed by a detailed summary of the methodology, product deliverables a nd a timeline with benchmarks clearly identified. This document would be approved by the authorized City staff and then becomes the guiding document. Any changes to this original document and timeline are quickly reduced to writing and approved by both the client and our firm. The purpose is to ensure that we are always moving toward the common and agreed upon goal and that the progress is consistent with the needs of the City.

In order for the process and the program to proceed according to the needs of the City of Montebello, it is critical that certain exchanges and procedures occur between staff and consultant. We want to ensure that the staff is fully informed of all tasks undertaken and the results and findings we develop. We will be available and fully prepared to discuss the program and to collaborate when a change in course may be advisable.

Most importantly, the City will receive services and product deliverables that are founded on good planning and economic development principles and in a format that is easy to use, apply and update as conditions may change.

In summary, our approach to program management is to agree on the goals and objectives to be achieved at the inception of the project. The process and product deliverables are reduced to writing so that both the City and our firm have a clear understanding of the project parameters and the method by which success is to be achieved. We prepare a timeline that is updated regularly to ensure that the project remains on track and/or that required extensions are known in advance and agreed upon by City staff. We maintain regular and consistent communication with scheduled meetings to update City staff on the status of the various project tasks and to share findings and results. These basic principles have served our firm well and significantly contributed to the success we have experienced with all of our past assignments.

Stakeholders and Community Outreach: AVANT-GARDE is committed to clear communication, inclusive of internal and external office coordination, coordination with assisting or collaborative consultants, and identified stakeholders. AVANT-GARDE can assist the City in developing communication messages and organizing and managing events and meetings intended to draw attention to the City’s programs funded with CDBG and HOME funds.

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2. Client Satisfaction
AVANT-GARDE requires that adequate quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) be implemented on each project. The Project Director provides the leadership and guidance to obtain the end results for all services provided by the company. Generally, a project management plan is prepared. The project management plan defines specific project deliverables, implementation criteria, staff an d resource loading, work task schedule with project milestones, and project responsibilities. The project management plan and the QA/QC pl an are complimentary and are mutually incorporative. Daily contact by the Project Director with each on -going activity provides support and guidance, maintains focus and momentum, and monitors the quality of work. Regularly scheduled project staff meetings for reviewing and general work status, reviewing technical elements of the project, coord inating and interfacing of activities, reviewing costs, and discussing upcoming activities and responsibilities are all standard procedures of our quality assurance to each and every project.

AVANT-GARDE is committed to excellence and stands behind our reputation to provide only the highest level of products and services in an effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve. Whether working on a specific project or a long -term program, our clients will always receive our blend of expertise to ensure every one of their goals are met.

3. City Provided Support
Ms. Montoya will serve as the point person. She is familiar with the City process and will aim to prepare concise communications with staff on an as needed basis. By utilizing staff with unique experience and expertise in HUD programming, AVANT-GARDE is well versed and able to problem solve the many anticipated issues. As an extension of the City team, our goal is to collaborate with staff and to do this we, the consultants, need an agreed upon project approach, timeline and list of product deliverables. This activity and the written results are critical to the process and the expected outcome of the program.

Regular Communication: The basic elements of this collaboration include regular and consistent communication with the City’s staff. We ask that a regular meeting date and times will be established as a means to ensure that the program is proceeding according to plan and to advise staff of any recommended changes in direction an d/or unexpected delays. City Staff Review & Comment: The review and comment by City Staff, with respect to reports and/or other documents, is a critical element to the successful completion of each project and to maintaining the project timeline. Data Sharing: We would request that City staff provide relevant reports, demographic data and any other information that would assist us in completing projects on behalf of the City. All data and information that may impact the various projects and/or tasks assigned are requested to understand where gaps may exist and where new data may need to be developed.

63 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Section 5. Project Timeline

CDBG and HOME
Management
Task Schedule
Begin Complete Deliverable
Collect, audit, and monitor
monthly/quarterly reports
and reimbursement requests
10/2023
1/2024
4/2024
7/2024
Ongoing
Assist and ensure
subrecipients submit
timely reports. Submit
reimbursement packages
for payment processing
FY 24/25 Funding Application
Process
Nov
2023
Early Dec
2023
Distribute and review
schedule, prepare NOFA,
applications available
Technical Assistance
Workshop for FY 24/25,
Applications Due
Mid
Dec
2023
Early Jan
2024
Prepare Powerpoint and
handouts, conduct
workshop, accept and
review applications
FY 24/25 Annual Action Plan Feb
2024
Early April
2024
Review budget and
requests with staff,
prepare draft AAP,
publish notice of public
hearing, 30-day comment
period, City Council
adopts AAP
Semi Annual Labor
Standards Enforcement
Report Due
April 5
FY 24/25 Annual Action Plan
Due to HUD
May
2024 May 15 Upload adopted AAP,
resolution into IDIS
FY 24/25 CDBG/HOME Set Up June
2024 July 2024
Complete ERR’s, execute
agreements, set up
activities in IDIS, set up
files, onboard subs
FY 23/24 CAPER Aug
2024 Sep 2024
Prepare Draft, publish
notice, conduct public
hearing, City Council
adopt CAPER
FY 23/24 CAPER Due to HUD Sep 2024 Upload adopted CAPER, resolution into IDIS

64 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Collect, audit, and monitor
monthly/quarterly reports
and reimbursement requests
10/2024
1/2025
4/2025
7/2025
ongoing
Assist and ensure
subrecipients submit
timely reports. Submit
reimbursement packages
for payment processing
Conduct site visits/
subrecipient audits
Oct
2024 Nov 2024
Schedule visits, conduct
monitoring visits, prepare
reports for file
Semi Annual Labor
Standards Enforcement
Report Due
Oct 2024
Initiate 2025-2030
Consolidated Plan, Fair
Housing Assessment, and
Citizen Participation Plan
Nov
2024 Jan 2025
Outreach activities,
conduct surveys, interview
stakeholders
FY 25/26 (Year 1) Funding
Application Process
Nov
2023
Early Dec
2023
Distribute and review
schedule, prepare NOFA,
applications available
2025-2030 ConPlan, AI, CPP
& FY 25/26 (Year 1) AAP
Feb
2025 April 2025
Collect Data, facilitate
public hearings, prepare
Draft documents for
comment, publish notices,
Council adoption
2025-2030 ConPlan, AI, CPP,
FY 25/26 AAP Due to HUD May 15
Upload adopted
documents and
resolution(s) into IDIS
FY 24/25 CAPER Aug
2025 Sep 2025
Prepare Draft, publish
notice, conduct public
hearing, City Council
adopts CAPER
FY 24/25 CAPER Due to HUD Sep 2025 Upload adopted CAPER, resolution into IDIS

*This is an illustration of a typical schedule based on previous City activities; a refined schedule will be produced with detailed tasks after an initial kick-off meeting.

65 City of Montebello – Administration of HUD Programs (CDBG/HOME) 09.28.2023 Section 6. References
Below is a list of references that can be contacted. A description of responsibilities, work performed, and key personnel is provided in Section 2 – Prior Experience and Section 3 – Staff Qualifications and Experience.

Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
City of Bellflower, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 804-1424 ext. 2224 Betty Donavanik, Director of Community Development
City of El Monte, 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731, (626) 580-2056 Dena Held, Deputy Finance Director
City of Moreno Valley, 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (951)413-3063 Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development
City of South Gate, 8650 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 (323) 563-9500 Gabriel Linares, Director of Community Development
City of Lynwood, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262 (310)603-0220 ext. 605

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Section 7. Cost Proposal
AVANT-GARDE is proposing a not-to-exceed fee amount of $114,880 per fiscal year, inclusive of all program management and administrative support services. Our not-to-exceed fee for services relating to the ConPlan is an additional $47,000.

Hours Rate Hours Rate Hours Rate Hours Rate Hours Cost
140$ 120$ 100$ 90$
Administration of CDBG Program - includes loan
reconciliation; guidance with IDIS, CAPER, Action Plan, semi- annual reporting, policy updates, compliance monitoring, HUD audits, and communications 50 7,000$ 12 1,440$ 500 50,000$ -$ 562 58,440.00$ Administration of CDBG-CV Program - guidance with
compliance monitoring of CV-funded programs, required HUD reporting, etc. 6 840$ -$ 50 5,000$ -$ 56 5,840.00$ Davis-Bacon Monitoring - labor compliance for 3 infrastructure projects as identified in the Action Plan, including Section 3 monitoring 8 1,120$ 12 1,440$ 125 12,500$ -$ 145 15,060.00$ Administration of HOME Program - qualification of CHDOs, technical assistance and management of HOME funded
developments including layering analysis, developer capacity assessment, and loans 15 2,100$ 40 4,800$ -$ -$ 55 6,900.00$ Administration of HOME ARP Program 72 10,080$ 100 12,000$ -$ -$ 172 22,080.00$ Administration of Housing Rehab Program - based on 2
residential rehabs 4 560$ -$ 60 6,000$ -$ 64 6,560.00$ Totals 155 21,700.00$ 164 19,680.00$ 735 73,500.00$ 0 -$ 1054 114,880.00$ FY Subtotal 114,880.00$
47,000.00$
TOTAL 161,880.00$
*Hours may be interchanged amongst staff based on the needs identified and availability of City funds *No additional costs will be billed to the City; such as travel, duplication of materials, binding, mailing etc.

Preparation of Con Plan, AI and Action Plan - Fixed Fee not to exceed City of Montebello - Cost Proposal
Tasks Program Director Program Manager
Program
Coordinator Sub-Total
Senior Program
Coordinator

RFP 24 – 4
APPENDIX B - References

Project city/agency/other:

Address:

Phone number and email:

Contact person:

DescripGon of Contract (Please include
contract value, award date, term of
contract, and descripGon of work):

Project city/agency/other:

Address:

Phone number and email:

Contact person:

DescripGon of Contract (Please include
contract value, award date, term of
contract, and descripGon of work):

Project city/agency/other:

Address:

Phone number and email:

Contact person:

DescripGon of Contract (Please include
contract value, award date, term of
contract, and descripGon of work):

City of El Monte
11333 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 580-2056 - [email protected]
Betty Donavanik, Director of Community & Economic Development City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Dr, Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-1424 - [email protected]
Jim DellaLonga, Director of Economic Development
City of South Gate
8650 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9500 - [email protected]
$50,000/year
March 22, 2022
3-year term with option for additional
2 years
Manage and administer HUD programs
(CDBG/HOME/ESG) and HCD programs
Meredith Elguira, Director of Community Development
$725,270
January 2, 2023
3-year term with an option for additional
2 years
Manage and administer HUD programs
(CDBG/HOME/ESG/NSP)
$65,000/year
July 8, 2019
2-year term with option for additional
3 years
Manage and administer HUD programs
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ITEM # 18
PAYMENT OF BILLS: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-04 APPROVING THE CITY WARRANT REGISTER OF DEMANDS DATED JANUARY 24, 2024

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 24-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTEBELLO,

CALIFORNIA AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL AND

WORLDWIDE CALLS FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello believes that all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion should be able to live in dignity, freedom, and equality without fear of destruction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello condemns the recent rise of Antisemitic, Islamophobic, racist, homophobic, and xenophobic attacks in our State and Region and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the current assault on Gaza, in response to Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 people and seized 253 people, has resulted in over 24,000 Palestinians killed by the State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Montebello recognizes that the current crisis takes place within a long history and affirms the root causes of the crisis needs to be addressed for a pathway to lasting peace and justice to be developed; and WHEREAS, the Federal Government holds immense diplomatic power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives:

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO HEREBY RESOLVES, FINDS, AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City of Montebello will identify and support local programs that combat Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, homophobic and xenophobic attacks; and SECTION 2. The City of Montebello supports U.S. Congress Resolution H.R. 786 and joins other cities in calling on our congress members to demand: a permanent ceasefire; the release of all hostages and prisoners; the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza; the restoration of food, water, electricity, and medical supplies to Gaza; the respect for international law; and
SECTION 3. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the offices of Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, Senator Bob Archuleta, Governor Gavin Newson, U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and U.S.

President Joe Biden urging them to take immediate action to use their position and influence to end violence.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-06

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024.
_______________________________
Scarlet Peralta, Mayor
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________ ________________________________ Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF MONTEBELLO )
I, Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024-XX was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Montebello, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 24th day of January 2024 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

The undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Montebello, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of said City which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

DATE:

Christopher Jimenez, City Clerk

EXHIBIT

CITY OF MONTEBELLO FORECASTED AGENDA
NOTE: The attached exhibit is a draft version that is to be used for reference purposes only; agenda items, information, and dates are subject to change. The exhibit will be placed at the end of the Agenda Packet.

Item # Description Session Department Presenter
Citizen of the Month - TBD Presentation Public Affairs David S.

Black History Month Presentation Public Affairs David S.

American Heart Month Presentation Public Affairs David S.

Montebello Prevention and Supportive Services for
Unhoused and At-Risk Individuals Presentation Presentation Fire Chief Pelaez/Angelica Adoption of User Fees for Golf Course Regular Business Parks & Rec David S.

Blais & Associates 1 Year Contract Extension Consent Fire Chief Pelaez/Angelica Award a Professional Service Agreement for the Bus Stop Improvement Project (BSIP) Consulting Services Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24- 7 Consent Transit Adriana K.

Receive and File - First Mile Last Mile (FMLM) Final Report Consent Transit Adriana K.

Extension of Agreement 2937 Grant Rae Park Recycled
Water Contract San Gabriel Valley Water Company Consent Public Works Cesar R.

Minutes Consent. Admin ACM Salazar
Reso No. ___ Warrant Register Consent. Finance Michael S.

City Council Forecasted Agenda Calendar - February
February 14th - Regular City Council Meeting
Updated