Monterey Park City Council
June 4, 2025

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4 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless
Needs - Families with children Homeless Needs -
Veterans
Homeless Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
LAHSA was interviewed as part of the public outreach
process. The City intends to include the results of the stakeholder interviews and other social services to support the ConPlan's needs assessment findings and strategic
planning goals.
5 Agency/Group/Organization City of Monterey Park
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development Market
Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Shelter Policies
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
In order to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs and priorities within the community, the ConPlan process included consultation with Monterey Park citizens, service providers, City Council, and City staff. A public Community Needs Survey was posted on the City’s
website.

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted with all appropriate agencies.

Describe other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan.

Name of Plan Lead
Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of
Care
County of Los
Angeles
The County is a Continuum of Care (CoC) applicant and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the homeless population, and strategic planning to end homelessness.

Consistent with the goals of the CoC, the City's Strategic Plan in the ConPlan will provide support to nonprofits that meet the social services needs of LMI residents with a direct emphasis on assisting the homeless.

City of Monterey
Park Housing
Element
City of
Monterey Park
Based on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) set forth by the State of California, the Housing Element is the City's chief policy document for the development of affordable and market housing.

Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The City actively participates in regional planning initiatives within Los Angeles C ounty for the implementation of the ConPlan, as outlined above. Additionally, the City collaborates with the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to monitor reported fair housing data. The City also coordinates efforts in housing, economic development, air quality, and transportation with 28 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

City of Monterey Park departments and city commissions that may have an interest in the CDBG program were invited to participate in the Consolidated Plan process through meetings, interviews and/or Community Survey.

Narrative (optional):

None.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The Housing Division encourages and solicits the participation of its residents and other local agencies in the process of identifying housing and community development needs.

Summary of Citizen Participation
The City launched a comprehensive outreach strategy to enhance and broaden citizen participation in the preparation of the ConPlan. The City informed the public that it was in the process of creating the 2025 - 2029 ConPlan and encouraged public participation by hosting focus group meetings, numerous one -on- one interviews, and a public hearing. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate- income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Efforts were made to encourage the participation of minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.

The City conducted a combined community participation process for its 2025 -2029 ConPlan and Assessment of Fair Housing as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan (Appendix A). The City engaged in a multi-pronged approach to seek and obtain meaningful feedback from residents, agencies, and service providers, along with members of the public.

The four (4) methods of outreach were:

1. Community Needs Survey- The survey was open to the public from December 2, 2024, to February 18, 2025, and made available in English, Spanish and Chinese . The City received 129 resident and 3 stakeholder responses.

2. Community Meetings - The City held three in-person community meetings. A notice regarding both meetings was published on November 11, 2024 in the Monterey Park Progress and posted at Monterey Park City Hall, Langley Community Center and Monterey Park Public Library . During the meetings, staff received public comments on the 2025-2029 ConPlan draft goals and priority needs. a. December 9, 2024 - This meeting took place at 6:00 p.m. – Monterey Park City Hall Community Room.
b. January 28, 2025 - This meeting took place at 6:00 p.m. – Monterey Park City Hall Community Room.
c. February 12, 2025 – This meeting took place at 10:00 a.m. – Monterey Park’s Women’s Club.

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3. Public Hearings - One public hearing was conducted by the Monterey Park City Council. The public hearings took place in the Council Chambers at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. a. June 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. - A notice was published on published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper May 1, 2025. During the meeting, staff received public comments on the 2025-2029 ConPlan draft goals and priority needs.

4. City Department and Stakeholder Consultations - The City conducted consultations with local and regional service providers, representatives of various County departments, advocacy organizations, and local leaders during the months of December 2024 through April 2025. 30-Day Public Review and Comment Period
The public review and public comment period for the complete draft 2025 -2029 ConPlan began on May 2, 2025 and closed on June 3, 2025. The availability of the draft 2025-2029 ConPlan was published in the Monterey Park Progress newspaper on May 1, 2025.

Summary of public comments
Community Meetings - Public comments included the need for affordable housing, so cial services, homeless services and homeownership assistance.

Public Hearings – No comments were received at the public hearing. Comments to be inserted.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City accepted all comments provided during the community engagement process.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Monterey Park accepted all comments that were received.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad Citywide
Notices of community
meetings and public
hearings were
published in the
Monterey Park
Progress local
newspaper.

No c
omments received. N/
A N/A
2 Stakeholder
Interviews Citywide
Interviews conducted
with area social
services, youth
organizations, and
community
service agencies.

Interview discussions were
held. N/
A N/A
3 Co
mmunity
Needs Survey Citywide
Community Survey and
promotional flyers were
created and distributed
on the City’s website
and available at City
Hall, community center.

There were 129 survey
responses received.

Di
scussion topics included
community needs,
facilities, and services.

N/
A N/A
4 Community
Meeting Citywide
Three in-person
community meetings
were held on December
9, 2024, January 28,
2025, and February 12,
2025.

Discussion topics included
housing affordability,
housing rehabilitation and
public improvements.

N/
A N/A
5 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Held on June 4, 2025. Comments are discussed in
the Community
Participation Attachment. N/A N/A
Table 3 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan identifies the City of Monterey Park’s needs as they relate to housing, homelessness, special needs populations and community needs. The Needs Assessment will help prioritize needs, which will help form the basis for the Strategic Plan and the programs and projects to be administered during the five -year planning cycle of the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan. Information contained in the assessment is primarily provided by HUD and data gathered through the consultation process. Additional data resources include the US Census Bureau, California Department of Finance, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data book and the Los Angeles County Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) count.

The housing and community needs to be assessed include the following:
• Households experiencing “housing problems” (defined below) • The extent to which housing problems are experienced disproportionally by one or more racial or ethnic groups
• Public housing – Note: The City of Monterey Park Does Not Own or Manage Public Housing • An assessment of homeless needs
• Non-housing community development needs
HUD’s housing needs estimates are based on an assessment of Census data of households that are ex
periencing one or more “housing problems.” Per HUD, a household is experiencing a housing problem if their residential unit is subject to one or more of the following:
• Lack of a complete kitchen facility
• Lac
k of complete plumbing facilities
• Cost burdened: More than 30% o f a household’s total gross income is spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include the mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities. • Severely Cost Burdened: Mor
e than 50% of a household’s total gross income is spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include the mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities. • Severely Overcrowded: Defined as housing with mor
e than 1.51 persons per room excluding
bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
• Overcrowded: Defined as a housing unit with more than 1.01 to 1.5 per sons per room excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.

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HUD data also characterizes households by types:
• Small Related: Family household with two to four related members • Large Related: Family household with five or more related members • Elderly: Household whose head, spouse, or sole member is at least 62 years of age • Other: All other households (including one-person households) HUD defines a “household” as, “All the people who occupy a housing unit. A household includes the related family members and all the unrelated people, if any, such as lodgers, fost er children, wards, or employees who share the housing unit. A person living alone in a housing unit, or a group of unrelated people sharing a housing unit such as partners or roomers, is also counted as a household.” The HUD data presented in this section, where it is specified as such, includes related family members.

Finally, HUD categorizes households by income:
• Extremely low-income – Household with an income equal to 0 to 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) (also references as HUD Area Median Family Income or HAMFI) • Very low-income – Households with an income equal to 30 to 50% of the AMI • Low-income – Household with an income equal to 50 to 80% of the AMI • Low- and moderate-income (LMI) – a household with an income of less than 80% of AMI • Moderate-income – a household with an income equal to 80 to 100% of AMI The data collected points to several factors related to housing needs and the impediments to meeting these needs for City residents. Overall housing costs are a huge factor with a cost burden of greater than 30% of average mean income impacting many low-income renters and owners and a severe cost burden of over 50% affecting elderly homeowners at a higher rate. Overcrowding of units remains an issue for single-family renter households. In terms of racial groups most affected by housing difficulties, Asian and Hispanic families rank the highest; this does correlate with the City’s demographics with Asian as the largest ethnic group, followed by Hispanic.

The most recent data available related to homeles sness is contained in the 2023 Los Angeles Homeless Point in Time Count that shows there were 75,518 homeless individuals County -wide. There is no data available at the city level. The homeless count is divided into Service Planning Areas (SPA) and Monterey Park is part of the SPA 3 that encompasses the San Gabriel Valley. The number of homeless individuals counted in the Service Planning Area 3 was 5,009, which represents about 7% of the County’s homeless population.

Elderly residents and those with disa bilities related to age are identified as in need of housing services and specialized housing. The City provides referral assistance to social service agencies, affordable and senior housing facilities and rental assistance providers.

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Summary of Housing Needs
The City of Monterey Park has experienced modest demographic changes over the past decade. Between 2009 and 2020, the population declined slightly from 61,085 to 60,595 (about -1%), while the number of households grew from 19,105 to 20,220 (a 6% increase). Notably, the median household income rose 17% during this period, from $54,097 to $63,389, indicating improved economic conditions for some residents.

Low- and Moderate-Income Households
Of the City’s 20,220 households, 58.5% (11,825 households) qualify as low - or moderate-income (LMI) under HUD guidelines. This includes 4,695 households earning 0–30% of the area median income (HAMFI), 3,345 earning >30–50%, and 3,785 earning >50–80%. These households face a range of housing challenges discussed below.

Housing Problems
Housing affordability is the most pressing concern. A total of 6,685 households are cost-burdened—4,185 renters and 2,500 owners—paying more than 30% of their income on housing. Among them, 2,290 renters and 1,455 household owners spend over 50% of their income on housing.

Oth
er issues include severe overcrowding, which affects 474 renter and 30 owner households, and substandard housing, which impacts 275 renter and 90 owner households.

Severe Housing Problems
HUD defines severe housing problems as lacking plumbing or kitchen facilities, severe overcrowding, or paying more than 50% of income on housing. These affect 3,944 renter households (33.3% of renters) and 1,665 owner households (13.9% of owners), meaning renters are over 2.4 times more likely than owners to face such issues.

Cost Burden by Household Type
A total of 7,330 households are cost-burdened (paying more than 30% of income), including 5,060 renters and 2,270 owners. Elderly households are especially impacted, comprising 1,305 renter and 1,260 owner households. Severe cost burden (over 50% of income) affects 1,485 renters and 1,300 owners, including 770 elderly renters and 820 elderly owners—over 52% of all severely cost-burdened households.

Overcrowding and Composition
Overcrowding (more than one person per room) is far more prevalent among renters, affecting 1,499 renter households (7.4%) compared to just 124 owner households (0.6%). Severe overcrowding (over 1.5 persons per room) impacts 474 renter and 30 owner households. The majority of these overcrowded households are LMI renters, including 515 very low-income and 435 moderate-income households.

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Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Population 61,085 60,595 -1%
Households 19,105 20,220 6%
Median Income $54,097.00 $63,389.00 17%
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 1 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 4,695 3,345 3,785 1,905 6,495
Small Family Households 1,700 1,600 1,725 955 3,535
Large Family Households 205 415 440 209 695
Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of
age 1,130 854 1,220 430 1,760
Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 1,700 749 680 415 1,065 Households with one or more children 6 years old or
younger 490 413 460 256 215
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 2 - Total Households Table

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing - Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen facilities
60 140 35 40 275 10 40 25 15 90
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51 people
per room (and
complete kitchen
and plumbing)
155 125 170 24 474 0 20 10 0 30
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per room
(and none of the
above problems)
340 200 260 110 910 0 30 45 15 90
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and none
of the above
problems)
1,610 590 90 0 2,290 750 355 310 40 1,455
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and none
of the above
problems)
310 880 625 80 1,895 215 210 330 290 1,045
Zero/negative
Income (and none
of the above
problems)
340 0 0 0 340 140 0 0 0 140
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 3 – Housing Problems Table

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2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of four housing
problems 2,165 1,050 555 174 3,944 755 445 390 75 1,665 Having none of four housing problems 1,155 1,110 1,440 690 4,395 620 740 1,395 965 3,720 Household has negative income, but
none of the other housing problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 4 – Housing Problems 2

3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,245 990 410 2,645 200 240 255 695
Large Related 160 315 60 535 25 60 65 150
Elderly 905 320 80 1,305 690 300 270 1,260
Other 130 230 215 575 60 25 80 165
Total need by income 2,440 1,855 765 5,060 975 625 670 2,270 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 5 – Cost Burden > 30%

4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 0 0 375 375 155 210 0 365
Large Related 0 0 65 65 25 40 0 65
Elderly 695 75 0 770 525 135 160 820
Other 0 95 180 275 50 0 0 50
Total need by income 695 170 620 1,485 755 385 160 1,300 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 6 – Cost Burden > 50%

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5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 450 335 300 75 1,160 0 30 25 15 70
Multiple, unrelated
family households 50 80 135 59 324 0 20 30 4 54
Other, non-family
households 15 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by income 515 415 435 134 1,499 0 50 55 19 124 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *Utilizing data source provided by HUD, updated data may be available.

Table 7 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Renter Owner
0-30% AMI >30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
Households with
Children Present*
Data Source: According to 2023 ACS Table S1101 (Attachment 3), Monterey Park has 5,480 households with children present. Data not available on renter/owner or income status.

Table 8 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Describe the number and type of single-person households in need of housing assistance.

As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, nonfamily households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. According to the 2018-22 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates Table S1101 - Households and Families (Attachment 3) , the number of nonfamily households within the City of Monterey Park is 5,480 which represents 26.4% of all Monterey Park households. The at-risk single person population in need of housing assistance would consist of seniors, homeless individuals, persons living in poverty, persons living with HIV/AIDS, survivors of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, persons with mental illness, individuals facing foreclosure, and persons who have recently lost employment. As this ACS data shows, approximately 19.6% of all Monterey Park households live alone while 74% of all nonfamily households live alone with 40.7% of these persons over the age of 65. Moreover, as the data from ACS Table B19201 (Attachment 4 ) shows, over 39 % of all nonfamily households live in poverty while an additional 25.86% of all nonfamily households are low - income (earning less than 80% AMI).

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Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Families in need of housing assistance due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are often among the most vulnerable households in a community. Many of these families also experience co-occurring challenges such as disability, poverty, and homelessness, which intensify their housing instability.

Domestic Violence – National and State Overview
• According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline , an estimated 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, totaling more than 12 million individuals annually.
• Domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive approximately 20,800 calls per day , highlighting the demand for immediate crisis intervention and support services. • In California, there were nearly 165,000 calls to law enforcement in 2021 for domestic violence- related assistance; 47% of these incidents involved a weapon, illustrating the potential lethality of such environments.
• In Los Angeles County, which includes the City of Monterey Park, 22% of all California domestic violence-related calls occurred in 2020, suggesting a significant local burden.

Domestic Violence and Homelessness in Los Angeles County The 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count reported that 75,518 individuals were experiencing homelessness countywide on any given night, marking a 9% incr ease from the previous year. While specific percentages for Monterey Park are not available, Service Planning Area 3, which includes the city, continues to report that domestic violence is a significant cause of homelessness in the region.

Disabled Households in Need
In addition to survivors of violence, individuals with disabilities also represent a significant portion of those in need of housing assistance. Disabilities can include physical impairments, mental illness, developmental disabilities, and chronic health conditions. Households with one or more members with a disability often require:
• Affordable and accessible housing,
• Proximity to services, transportation, and healthcare, • Ongoing supportive housing or in-home care.

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While specific numbers of disabled or violence-affected families in Monterey Park are not readily available from public datasets, national and county-level trends indicate that:
• A substantial portion of low-income renter households in overcrowded or unstable housing may include one or more persons with a disability.
• Many of the 1,499 overcrowded renter households and 124 overcrowded owner-occupied households in the city (per CHAS data) are likely to include vulnerable subgroups such as domestic violence survivors or persons with disabilities.

Estimated Local Need
Based on county and national prevalence data:
• Approximately 20–25% of low-income households in Monterey Park may include individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. • A significant proportion of the city’s 2,582 nonfamily households, particularly those living alone (76.8%), may include seniors or persons with disabilities in need of supportive housing. • An estimated 30 –40% of households experiencing homelessness or severe overcrowding in the city may include individuals who are survivors of violence or living with disabilities.

What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem in Monterey Park is housing cost burden, which occurs when households spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing expenses. According to HUD standards, this is a significant indicator of housing need, particularly for low - and moderate -income households.

Severe Housing Cost Burden
As shown in Table 3, the most prevalent housing problem is severe cost burden—paying more than 50% of income on housing—especially for extremely low-income households (0–30% AMI):
• Among renter households, 1,610 extremely low -income households and 590 very low -income households (>30 –50% AMI) experience severe cost bu rden, compared to just 90 low -income renters (>50–80% AMI).
• Among owner households, 750 extremely low- income and 355 very low -income households experience severe cost burden, while 310 moderate-income households (>50–80% AMI) are also impacted.
• Combined, r enter and owner households earning less than 50% of AMI represent 89% of all households with a cost burden greater than 50%, confirming this as the most pressing housing problem.

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Cost Burden Greater than 30%
In addition to severe burden, moderate cost burden (30–50%) is also common:
• 1,895 renter households and 1,045 owner households report paying more than 30% but less than 50% of income on housing.
• This is especially pronounced among very low- and low-income renters, with 880 and 625 households, respectively, in these categories.
• Among owners, the problem is more evenly distributed across all income levels, though low- income owners (>50–80% AMI) are most affected (330 households).

Overcrowding
Although not as prevalent as cost burden, overcrowding remains a substantial housing problem, particularly among renter households:
• A total of 1,499 renter households and 124 owner households are overcrowded (more than 1 person per room), per Table 7.
• The vast majority of these overcrowded renters live in single-family homes (1,160 households), suggesting that while the housing type may appear stable, internal conditions may be inadequate for the size of the household.
• Overcrowding is more severe among extremely low- and very low-income renters, with 515 and 415 households affected, respectively.

Severe Housing Problems (Combined Needs)
According to Table 4, which captures households with one or more severe housing problems (e.g., substandard housing, overcrowding, or severe cost burden):
• 3,944 renter households and 1,665 owner households experience at least one severe housing problem.
• These include the most vulnerable populations: those with low incomes, children, seniors, and large families.

Substandard Housing
Substandard housing, defined as lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, is relatively rare in Monterey Park:
• Only 275 renter households and 90 owner households report substandard conditions. • These numbers suggest that while physical housing inadequacy is minimal, affordability and overcrowding are far more critical housing challenges in the city.

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Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? The data clearly indicate that certain populations and household types in Monterey Park are more severely affected by housing problems than others, particularly in terms of cost burden, overcrowding, and housing inadequacy. These impacts are concentrated among households with lower incomes, seniors, renters, large families, and nonfamily households.

Income Level and Tenure
Low- and extremely low -income households are the most severely affected by all major housing problems. Households earning 0 –30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) consistently show the highest rates of severe cost burden. For example, among renters, 1,610 households at this income level spend more than 50% of their income on housing, and 750 owner households do the same. These extremely low-income households account for the largest share of severely cost-burdened households in both renter and owner categories.

Furthermore, renters are more likely than homeowners to experience overcrowding and substandard housing conditions. Of the 1,499 overcrowded renter households, 1,160 are single -family households, and most fall within the 0 –80% AMI range. In contrast, only 124 owner households are overcrowded.

Additionally, 275 renter households lack a complete kitchen or plumbing, compared to just 90 among owners.

Household Size and Family Type
Large families are disproportionately impacted by both cost burden and overcrowding. According to Table 5, 535 renter households identified as large related families pay more than 30% of their income toward housing, while 65 of them are severely cost burdened (paying mo re than 50%). Large families are also more likely to be living in overcrowded conditions due to the need for more space, which often cannot be met within affordable housing options in the area.

Small related families —typically nuclear households —also show elevated levels of cost burden. Over 2,600 small renter families pay more than 30% of their income on housing, and another 375 are severely cost burdened. Among homeowners, 695 small related families are cost burdened, including 365 that are severely burdened.

Seniors and Elderly Households
Elderly households—those with at least one member age 62 or older—also experience a disproportionate share of housing problems. Table 5 indicates that 1,305 elderly renter households pay more than 30% of their income on housing, and 770 are severely cost burdened. Among owners, 1,260 elderly households are cost burdened, with 820 facing severe cost burden. These households are especially vulnerable due to fixed incomes and a higher likelihood of disability or mobility limitations.

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Households with Children
While detailed breakdowns by income and tenure are limited for households with children, Table 2 shows that thousands of households in Monterey Park include young children. Households with one or more children under age 6 are most concentrated in the 0–80% AMI range, making them highly susceptible to housing cost burden and overcrowding. These households often require larger units and may face challenges in securing adequate space within their budget, increasing their risk of overcrowding.

Nonfamily Households
Nonfamily households, such as individuals living alone or with unrelated roommates, are also a vulnerable group. Many of these individuals are elderly or low -income. As noted previously, 2,582 nonfamily households exist in Monterey Park, and about 41% of them live in poverty. A substantial share are seniors living alone, many of whom are also cost burdened or in need of supportive services.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low -income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
In Monterey Park, a significant portion of households are at or below 30% of the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI)—classified as extremely low-income. According to CHAS and ACS data, there are 4,695 extremely low-income households, making up approximately 23.6% of the City’s total 19,225 households (based on Table 2 data). Of these, 1,700 (36.2%) are small family households and 205 (4.4%) are large family households, indicating that nearly 41% of extremely low -income households are families with children.

In addition, 490 extremely low -income households (10.4%) have at least one child under the age of 6, a particularly vulnerable population. Furthermore, 1,700 households (36.2%) include a member aged 75 or older, and 1,130 households (24.1%) include someone between 62 –74 years old, demonstrating the significant presence of elderly individuals living in poverty and potentially at risk of displacement or homelessness.

These households are at the greatest risk of housing instability due to a combination of severe housing cost burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing conditions, and often lack access to resources like childcare, stable employment, or health support servic es—leaving them one emergency away from entering homelessness.

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According to ACS Table B05010 (2023 – 5-Year Estimates), 1,154 households with children are currently living below the federal poverty line, representing 11.8% of all households with children in the city. Among these:
• 702 children live in two-parent households, and of these, an overwhelming 95.6% (671) have both parents who are foreign-born.
• 452 children live with a single parent, split almost evenly between native (224) and foreign -born (228) parents.

These households often face compounding challenges such as:
• Language barriers and limited access to employment or public benefits. • Limited affordable childcare, preventing consistent employment or job advancement. • Overcrowded living conditions, making housing less stable and more stressful. • Health issues or lack of access to preventive care, which can destabilize employment and housing. • Immigration-related vulnerabilities, especially for mixed-status families.

Given the limited supply of affordable rental housing and the high demand, families at risk of homelessness often lack realistic housing alternatives. Many resort to doubling up with relatives, which may be temporary and unsustainable, or face potential eviction due to inability to keep up with rising rents.

Needs for these at-risk families include:
• Rental assistance to reduce cost burdens and prevent displacement. • Childcare subsidies to support working parents and stabilize income. • Job training and placement programs to raise household income. • Legal services for tenant protection and immigration-related support. • Case management and housing navigation services to connect families with appropriate resources.
• Development and preservation of affordable housing, including family-sized units and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Needs of Formerly Homeless Families Nearing the End of Rapid Re-Housing Assistance While the City of Monterey Park does not directly receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) or other HUD funding that supports rapid re -housing, many residents may receive assistance through Los Angeles County-administered programs or regional Continuum of Care (CoC) providers.

Families nearing the termination of rapid re-housing assistance often face a critical gap between program exit an d achieving long-term housing stability. Many remain rent burdened or underemployed, with wages insufficient to sustain market -rate rent. Without a continuum of supportive services or access to longer-term subsidies (e.g., Housing Choice Vouchers), these households risk returning to homelessness.

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Common needs of these households include:
• Ongoing rental subsidies or transition to permanent supportive housing. • Continued case management to help resolve employment, credit, or legal barriers. • Financial literacy and tenant readiness programs.
• Employment placement and training programs tailored to parents. • Behavioral health services, especially for families that have experienced trauma during homelessness.

Because ESG funding is not locally available, collaboration with county-level providers and advocacy for funding allocations from the CoC are essential to filling the service and funding gap for Monterey Park residents.

If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at- risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

For the purpose of this analysis, the City of Monterey Park defines households at risk of homelessness as those that meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Households with incomes at or below 30% of the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) (extremely low-income);
• Households experiencing severe housing cost burden, defined as paying more than 50% of income toward housing;
• Households living in overcrowded conditions, defined as having more than 1.01 persons per room, or severely overcrowded with more than 1.5 persons per room; • Households residing in substandard housing, specifically units lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities;
• Households with zero or negative income;
• Households with children under age 6 or with elderly members (age 62 or older), which are considered especially vulnerable due to increased financial and social support needs.

The estimates of at- risk populations were generated using data from the 2016 –2020 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and the 2023 ACS Table B05010 (5-Year Estimates). These datasets provide cross -tabulations of household income, housing problems, household size, age of household members, and cost burden.

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From these sources:
• The City identified 4,695 extremely low- income households, representing 23.6% of total households.
• Of these, 2,165 renter households and 755 owner households were identified as having one or more severe housing problems.
• 1,610 renter households and 750 owner households were identified as severely cost burdened. • 515 renter households reported overcrowded conditions. • 490 extremely low-income households have children under age 6. • 1,700 extremely low-income households include at least one household member aged 75 or older.

By cross-referencing income categories with housing problems, age composition, and household type, the City is able to reasonably estimate the number and characteristics of households that are housed but at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

This method aligns with HUD’s guidance for identifying "at-risk of homelessness" populations under 24 CFR § 91.5, which includes criteria related to income, housing stability, and vulnerability.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Several specific housing characteristics within the City of Monterey Park have been closely linked to housing instability and an elevated risk of homelessness. These include:

Severe Housing Cost Burden
One of the strongest indicators of housing instability is the extent to which households are cost burdened.

In Monterey Park:
• 2,290 renter households and 1,455 owner households pay more than 50% of their income toward housing.
• Among extremely low-income renters (0–30% AMI), 1,610 households (34%) experience severe cost burden. Households in this condition are vulnerable to eviction, unable to build emergency savings, and may delay critical medical or childcare expenses, all of which can contribute to housing loss.

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Overcrowding and Severe Overcrowding
Overcrowding is common among lower-income households and is associated with instability, stress, and an increased risk of eviction:
• 910 renter households live in overcrowded units (1.01–1.5 persons per room), • 474 renter households experience severe overcrowding (>1.5 persons per room), particularly among extremely low- and very low-income renters. Overcrowding often indicates that families are doubling u p temporarily, living in unsuitable or informal arrangements to reduce housing costs.

Substandard Housing Conditions
Households without essential facilities like kitchens or bathrooms are at risk of displacement, especially as such units may be subject to code enforcement or redevelopment pressures:
• 275 renter households and 90 owner households lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities.

Substandard conditions can also create health and safety risks, disproportionately affecting seniors, children, and persons with disabilities.

Zero or Negative Income
Households reporting no income or negative income are among the most vulnerable:
• 340 renter households and 140 owner households fall into this category. These households are often reliant on informal housing arrangements or at risk of losing housing due to an inability to pay rent or utilities.

Demographic Vulnerabilities
Certain populations are more vulnerable to instability due to life circumstances:
• 490 extremely low-income households have children under age 6, • 1,700 extremely low-income households include someone aged 75 or older, • 1,130 households include individuals aged 62–74. These groups often require supportive services, accessible housing, or fixed- income accommodations, and are at higher risk of e viction or institutionalization if those needs are unmet.

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Discussion
More than one -third (33.3%) of renter households experience one or more severe housing problems, compared to just 13.9% of owner households. Elderly households are disproportionately impacted by both housing cost burden and severe housing problems. Overcrowding is heavily concentrated among LMI renter households, indicating a need for larger, affordable rental units. Overall, housing affordability and overcrowding are the most critical housing needs, particularly for renters, the elderly, and extremely low- income households.

These disparities highlight a consistent trend: low- income renter households face more severe housing challenges than owners in Monterey Park. Whether due to afford ability, overcrowding, or inadequate facilities, the data suggest a clear need for targeted interventions, particularly those addressing affordable rental housing, supportive services for the elderly, and family-sized housing units to alleviate crowding.

In Monterey Park, the most common housing problems are:

1. Severe cost burden (paying more than 50% of income) – impacting primarily extremely low - income households.

2. Moderate cost burden (paying 30 –50% of income) – affecting both renters and owners across income groups, especially low-income families.

3. Overcrowding – primarily among low-income, single-family renter households.

4. Substandard housing – relatively infrequent but still affecting a small number of households.

These findings indicate a strong need for affordable housing solutions, especially for renters at or below 50% of AMI, and support for larger or multigenerational households living in overcrowded conditions.

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Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) provides rental unit assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist individu als and households with low -income (0 -50% of Median Income) in making rent affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There are a total of 24,512 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 8,742 are assigned to the elderly, 5,842 to homeless individuals, and 10,871 to disabled individuals. Of these vo uchers issued by the LACDA, 320 Monterey Park households are assisted on an annual basis.

Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers in use 0 3,121 24,512 1,538 22,493 1,707 353 213 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: 2023-2028 LACDA Consolidated Plan
Table 9 - Public Housing by Program Type
Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod-Rehab Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 13,778 19,385 13,871 19,850 24,661 21,357 14,505 13,778 Average length of stay N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Household size 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2
# Homeless at admission 3,046 7,091 895 5,842 1,639 129 89 3,046 # of Elderly Program
Participants (>62) 852 9,536 601 8,742 816 25 48 852
# of Disabled Families 3,097 12,026 787 10,871 786 85 213 3,097 # of Families requesting
accessibility features 41 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 41
# of HIV/AIDS program
participants $13,778 $19,385 $13,871 $19,85
0 $24,661 $21,357 $14,505 $13,778
# of DV victims N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Data Source: 2023-2028 LACDA Consolidated Plan
Table 10 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type

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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 1,570 10,913 834 9,825 693 229 102 1,570 10,913
Black/African
American 1,394 11,253 577 10,470 931 110 98 1,394 11,253 Asian 61 1,950 66 1,874 22 5 9 61 1,950
American
Indian/Alaska Native 74 250 27 218 38 6 1 74 250
Pacific Islander 22 146 34 106 23 3 3 22 146
Other N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: 2023-2028 LACDA Consolidated Plan
Table 11 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 933 8,124 590 7,395 400 198 78 933 8,124
Not Hispanic 2,188 16,388 948 15,098 1,307 155 135 2,188 16,388 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: 2023-2028 LACDA Consolidated Plan
Table 12 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

The City does not have a Housing Authority. LACDA serves the City and provides Section 8 assistance to the residents.

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Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders Not Applicable
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large Not Applicable
Discussion
Over the next five years, LACDA will continue to provide rental assistance to City residents through the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

There is no public housing located in the City of Monterey Park.

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
Homelessness can be defined as the absence of a safe, decent, and stable place to live. A person who has no such place to live stays wherever he or she can find space —an emergency shelter, an abandoned building, a car, an alley, or other place not meant fo r human habitation. As with most communities, the extent of homelessness in the City of Monterey Park is not always readily apparent. The long -term "chronically" homeless that are seen every day on the streets are only a small portion of a much larger population of homeless. The rest are families and individuals who find themselves without a place to live for a period of time. According to LAHSA, the homeless population is a diverse mix of young and old, families with children, couples, and single people. The City is committed to assisting all homeless persons.

Because there are no shelters in the City, the homeless population live in unsheltered places, according to LAHSA.

Homeless researchers typically use one of two methods to measure homelessness. One way attempts to count all persons that are homeless on a given day/week (point-in-time counts). The second examines the number of people who are homeless over a given period - period prevalence counts. The Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (LA CoC) uses t he first method for its annual numeration of the regions homeless. To facilitate the census of the homeless and the allocation of limited resources, the LA CoC has geographically divided the county into eight Service Planning Areas (SPA). Homeless data from the Point- In-Time Survey (PITS) is provided on a county -wide basis, by SPA, and to a lesser degree, by jurisdiction.

Monterey Park is a part of Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3).

The LA CoC conducted the 2024 PIT Count in January 2024, as required biennially by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The
County’s 2023 PIT Count is in compliance with HUD guidelines. These guidelines provide specific data points to be collected, including but not limited to, information regarding chronic homelessness, disabling conditions, demographic information such as single adults, families, and specific subpopulations, including veterans, survivors of domestic violence and youth. The 2024 PIT Count utilizes the same methodology as the 2022 and 2023 PIT Counts. By keeping the methodology consistent, parallel comparisons can be made between the three counts. The methodology for the unsheltered population is a simple canvassing of the entire county by volunteers equipped with ArcGIS maps and a mobile su rvey application. This methodology identifies people experiencing unsheltered homelessness through surveying people encountered on the street during the count. The survey included questions required by HUD, as well as additional demographics and details the County required to deepen its understanding of those experiencing homelessness in the County. Survey results are then compiled and analyzed for the PIT Count summary.

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There is no data specific to the City of Monterey Park . The County’s 2023 PIT includes data for SPA 3 as follows:
• Number of Homeless Persons: An estimated 1,551 persons were homeless. • Gender: An estimated 61% of the SPA 3 homeless are male, 37% female, and 2% transgender or gender non-conforming
• Race/Ethnicity: The 2023 PIT estimates 18% of the SPA 3 homeless are racially White, 18% Black/African American, 4% Asian, 2% “Multi- racial/Other,” 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. An estimated 56% are Hispanic/Latino • Age: The 2023 PIT estimates 9% of the S PA 3 homeless are under the age of 18, 12% age 18 -24, 52% age 25-44, 15% age 45-54, 6% age 55-61, and 7% age 62 and older Homeless Needs Assessment
The 2023 Point in Time Count (PITC) does not include data specific to the City of Monterey Park, however, the data is provided for subareas called Service Planning Areas of which Monterey Park is part of Service Planning Area 3 (San Gabriel Valley). Table 23, below, provides 2023 PITC data for Service Planning Area 3, if available.

Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness
on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless each
year
Estimate the
# exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
of days persons
experience
homelessness Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in Households
with Adult(s) and
Child(ren) 195 31 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households
with Only Children 352 63 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households
with Only Adults 940 3,346 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless
Individuals 298 1,762 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless
Families 78 28 0 0 0 0
Veterans 7 120 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Child 8 0 0 0 0 0
Persons with HIV 26 36 0 0 0 0
Data Source: Data used from 2023 Point in Time Count for the Los Angeles County SPA 3 - City of Monterey Park data not available. A "0" count indicates that data was not available for this category.

Table 13 - Homeless Needs Assessment

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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

Although data related to the numbers of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year, the following summarizes trends, challenges, and typical patterns for each population group using well- established research and general regional patterns (e.g., from LA County, LAHSA, or national studies).

Chronically Homeless Individuals and Families
Chronically homeless individuals are typically those with long-term or repeated episodes of homelessness, often combined with disabling conditions such as mental illness, substance use disorders, or physical disabilities. Families may also meet this definition if they experience extended or repeated periods of homelessness.
• Entry and Exit Patterns: Chronically homeless individuals often cycle in and out of emergency shelters, hospitals, jails, or unsheltered settings. Their exit from homelessness is generally more difficult without intensive, long -term support services and access to permanent supportive housing.
• Duration: This population experiences longer durations of homelessness, often lasting months or even years without stable housing. Nationally, they are more likely to remain homeless for over a year without intervention.

Families with Children
Families with children are frequently impacted by economic instability , domestic violence, or the loss of employment or housing.
• Entry and Exit Patterns: Families often fall into homelessness quickly after a financial crisis but also tend to exit homelessness more rapidly than other groups, especially when provided with targeted support such as rapid re-housing or short-term rental assistance. • Duration: While many families experience shorter episodes (a few weeks to a few months), lack of affordable housing can lead to extended stays in motels, doubled -up situations, or temporary shelters.

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Veterans and Their Families
Veterans face unique risk factors for homelessness, including PTSD, physical disabilities, and challenges in transitioning to civilian life.
• Entry and Exit Patterns: Veterans may enter homelessness due to lack of social support, medical needs, or insufficient income. However, they also benefit from dedicated federal and local programs (e.g., HUD -VASH, SSVF), which help them exit homelessness more quickly than some other groups.
• Duration: With targeted housing and case management resources, veterans typically experience shorter average durations of homelessness than chronically homeless individuals, although those with co-occurring disorders may still experience prolonged episodes.

Unaccompanied Youth (Including Transition-Aged Youth)
Unaccompanied youth include individuals under 25 who are not with a parent or guardian and often face complex trauma histories, family conflict, or aging out of foster care. • Entry and Exit Patterns: Youth may enter homelessness abruptly due to family rejection (especially LGBTQ+ youth), abuse, or emancipation from child welfare systems. They often move frequently between temporary situations (couch surfing, motels, streets). • Duration: While some youth experience brief homelessness, others fall into cycles of instability due to lack of access to youth-specific services, affordable housing, or employment pathways.

Nature and Extent of Homelessness:

The 2023 PITS of homeless individuals in SPA 3 indicates that the homeless population is primarily male adults (61%), while 56% are of Hispanic ethnicity, followed by White and Black/African Americans at 18% each. While the population of males is the highest, a significant number (37%) of thos e counted are female. The information represented in the Table below is data from the 2023 PITS for SPA 3 only.

Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 179 737
Black or African American 673 243
Asian 12 210
American Indian or Alaska Native 11 46
Pacific Islander 5 2
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 652 2,134
Not Hispanic 899 1,324
Data Source Comments: Data not available and entered as “0”.

Table 14 – Nature and Extent of Homeless (Ethnicity/Race)

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Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

The 2023 PITS conducted by LAHSA indicates that within SPA 3 5% of are households with children under 18 years of age. One veteran homeless family was identified in SPA 3.

Though the exact number of homeless at any given time is not clear, the City has prepared its staff to refer inquiries to the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) who will respond t o the homeless in a positive way to ensure that their needs are met. The NET can refer those experiencing homelessness to an agency or provider to meet their immediate needs.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

To measure the scale of homelessness, researchers typically use two methods: a point-in-time count (PIT), which captures the number of people experiencing homelessness on a given night, and a period prevalence count, which tracks the number of individuals who e xperience homelessness over a longer period. The LA CoC relies on the point -in-time method for its annual enumeration of the homeless population across the region.

The City participates in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, coordinated annually by LAH SA. This countywide initiative gathers critical data on the number and demographics of people experiencing homelessness, helping inform resource allocation and service delivery. The City of Monterey Park is part of Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3) —one of ei ght regions used by the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (LA CoC) to coordinate homeless services and planning. While the data from this most recent PIT does not include racial or ethnic data specifically for the City of Monterey Park, it does reveal that County- wide the largest ethnic group experiencing homelessness is Hispanic (56%) followed by White and Black/African American (18%) individuals.

In 2020, the Monterey Park Police Department established the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET)— a multi-disciplinary team designed to address both homelessness and mental health needs. NET includes a police sergeant, a detective, three officers, a housing navigation coordinator, and a Los Angeles County social worker. The team collaborates closely with LAHSA, t he Department of Mental Health, and Union Station Homeless Services to provide direct outreach, rapid rehousing navigation, and supportive services to unsheltered individuals. Residents are encouraged to contact NET for non -emergency assistance involving unhoused individuals or mental health concerns.

Beyond enforcement and outreach, Monterey Park continues to promote affordable housing and community stability through its Housing Division, which supports a range of housing and energy programs for both renters and homeowners. Approximately 65% of the city is zoned for single-family housing, with additional options such as apartments for seniors and condos for young families contributing to a diverse and balanced housing stock.

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Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

The PIT (Point-In-Time) survey did include data related to unsheltered or sheltered homeless in Monterey Park. Currently, the City of Monterey Park provides direct outreach, rapid rehousing navigation, and supportive services to unsheltered individuals through NET. As part of its collaboration with homeless service agencies, NET may refer individuals and families to the following shelters for temporary transitional housing and or support services:
• Catholic Rainbow Outreach—drug recovery program (Men) • Operation Healthy Hearts—provides hot meals, take-out food, clothing, rides to mobile showers, hygiene kits and more to homeless people in the City and in South El Monte area. • Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley—emergency shelter (Families) • Anne Douglas Center for Women, Los Angeles Women Mission—transitional housing • Salvation Army/Bell Shelter—drug recovery programs and halfway house (Men & Women) • Salvation Army Hospitality House—emergency shelter (Homeless Victims) • Salvation Army Transitional Living Center—transitional & full services (Women & Children of Domestic Violence)
• The San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross—emergency shelter Homeless Victims of Disaster)
• YWCA (Wings)—transitional & full services (Women & Children of Domestic Violence) According to the County of Los Angele Services Locator, the following agencies also provide shelter and/or supportive services to residents of Los Angeles County:
• Santa Anita Family Service - San Gabriel - The agency provides CalFresh services, child abuse services, counseling services, domestic violence services, drug abuse services and services fo r older adults.
• Year-Round Shelter - California Hispanic Commission On Alcohol & Drug Abuse Inc. - El Monte - The agency provides shelter, motel vouchers and transportation to homeless individuals and families.
• Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles - San Juan Diego Center - El Monte - Th e agency provides emergency food, holiday assistance and utility bill assistance for people in the San Gabriel Valley, including people who are homeless or undocumented.
• Angel Step Inn Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter - Pico Rivera - The a gency provides domestic violence services, residential treatment for substance abuse, shelter and welfare-to-work support services for people who live in Los Angeles County.
• SCADP - Casa Libre Residential Services - Los Angeles - The A gency Provides Domestic Violence Services Targeted To TANF Recipients, HIV/Aids. Services, Residential Treatment For Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Services And Youth Services For People Of All Ages In Los Angeles County. • Church Of The Redeemer - Baldwin Park - T his program provides emergency food and holiday assistance for anyone in need.

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• Women's And Children's Crisis Shelter – Whittier - Th e agency provides domestic violence services for low-income victims of intimate partner domestic violence and their children from all areas of Los Angeles County.
• Door Of Hope – Pasadena - T he Agency Provides Christian-Oriented Transitional Housing For Two- Parent Families With Up To Four Children 10 Years And Younger. Families Must Be Highly Motivated To Improve Their Situation And To Become Self -Sufficient. There Are No Geographic Restrictions.
• Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles - Brownson House - Los Angeles - This ag ency provides emergency food, holiday assistance, motel vouchers and utility bill assistance.

In addition, the following support services are available to City residents through the following agencies and
service providers:
• 211 LA County—referral service
• Fair Housing Services—landlord/tenant information and assistance • Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA)—referral service • People for People—food and clothing
• Senior Nutrition Program—nutritious meals
• Southern California Housing Rights Center—fair housing and tenant services If an individual or family is unable to be assisted immediately by one of the previously mentioned organizations, they are referred to the Information Line organization (211 LA County) in order to be able to access either the Los Angeles County Voucher Program or other non-local shelters.

Discussion:

In response to homelessness, the City refers inquiries to NET who respond to homeless calls in a positive way to ensure that their needs are met. The City has provided its staff with instructions to direct the needy and homeless to appropriate agencies or providers. Between July 2024 and April 2025, outreach teams made contact with a total of 542 individuals experiencing homelessness. Of those contacted, 98 individuals accepted serv ices, indicating a willingness to engage in supportive programs aimed at improving their circumstances.

During this period, 220 individuals were successfully placed into shelters, providing them with safer and more stable living environments. Additionally, 101 individuals were placed on 5150 psychiatric holds, reflecting a critical need for immediate mental health intervention due to concerns for their well-being or safety.

Outreach efforts also addressed encampment concerns, resulting in 104 encampment rem ovals during this time frame. These efforts were carried out in coordination with service offers and housing solutions wherever possible, prioritizing the health, safety, and dignity of all involved.

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The Los Angeles Center Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) was consulted as part of the public outreach process. L.A. CADA provides transitional and supportive housing for those in rehabilitation from substance abuse. This organization continues to have a growing need to supply housing for its clients. They inte nd to continue to grow their capacity to serve families recovering from alcohol and drug abuse throughout Los Angeles County. The El Monte Access Center also provides employment assistance, information and referrals for housing placement and rapid re-housing services for homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction:

HUD requires that the Consolidated Plan include a review of relevant data regarding the housing needs of persons that require special supportive housing needs, but that are not homeless. Certain segments of the population, such as elderly, disabled, victims of domestic violence, and persons with HIV/AIDS may experience conditions that make it difficult to access affordable housing . Physical or medical conditions, space or supportive service requirements, income, or other factors may impede a household’s ability to obtain decent and affordable housing. This section briefly describes the characteristics of some of the special needs populations in Monterey Park.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Based on available data, the special needs populations in Monterey Park include the elderly and frail elderly and persons with disabilities.

Elderly - The City’s elderly population has significant levels of disabilities. Th e ASC Table S1810 estimates that of the 13,200 elderly over the age of 65, 30.5% have a disability. Since seniors have a much higher probability of being disabled, the housing and s ervice needs for persons with disabilities should grow commensurate with senior population growth. Accessibility housing needs of the disabled population, including the elderly, can typically be addressed through housing rehabilitation programs that provid ed improvements such as ramps, grab bars, wider doorways, lower sinks, and specialized cabinets. These types of property improvements are eligible under the City’s housing rehabilitation program. Additionally, several local and regional programs provide needed social services and housing for the disabled.

Persons with Disabilities - Acco
rding to the 2023 ACS Table S1810 data, there are an estimated 6,529 Monterey Park residents with some type of disability – approximately 11% of the City’s population.

Federal laws define a person with a disability as, "Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.” According to the 2023 ACS Table B23024 data, of residents with a disability, 573 (8.2%) are living in poverty.

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What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
The following provides a detailed breakdown of the housing and supportive service needs of the elderly/frail elderly and persons with disabilities and how these needs are identified and assessed.

1. Housing and Supportive Service Needs
A. Elderly and Frail Elderly
Elderly typically refers to individuals aged 62 and older, while frail elderly are those who require assistance with daily living activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, medication management).

Key Needs:
• Affordable, accessible housing – Many seniors live on fixed incomes (e.g., Social Security), making it difficult to afford market-rate rents.
• Single-story or elevator-equipped housing – To accommodate limited mobility. • Assisted living or board-and-care facilities – For those who need help with daily activities but not intensive medical care.
• In-home supportive services (IHSS) – For seniors who wish to age in place but need personal care assistance.
• Proximity to health care and public transit – Seniors need easy access to doctors, clinics, and transportation services.
• Social connection programs – To combat isolation and support mental health.

B. Persons with Disabilities
This population includes individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health disabilities.

Key Needs:
• Deeply affordable and accessible housing units – Especially those compliant with ADA standards and located near supportive services.
• Permanent supportive housing (PSH) – Combines housing with case management and supportive services, particularly for those with mental health conditions. • Supportive services – This may include personal care, transportation, medical and mental health services, job training, and life skills support.
• Reasonable accommodation policies – In housing to ensure equal access and prevent discrimination.

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2. How These Needs Are Determined
To assess the needs of elderly residents and persons with disabilities, communities rely on a combination of quantitative data, stakeholder input, and direct service provider feedback:

A. Data Sources:
• U.S. Census and American Community Survey (ACS) – For dem ographic data, income, disability type, and housing conditions.
• HUD CHAS (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) Data – Offers detailed housing problems by age, income, and disability status.
• California Department of Aging – Provides data on aging trends and service usage. • Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – For health -related indicators and conditions among seniors and persons with disabilities.

B. Local and Regional Planning Tools:
• Housing Element – Includes needs assessments based on population projections and community consultation.
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Plan – Evaluates supportive housing needs for vulnerable populations, often overlapping with the disabled and elderly. • Public Input – Surveys and community meetings.

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

Information on City residents diagnosed with HIV/AIDS is difficult to identify. Most agencies do not break the information down by cities, but by Service Planning Areas.

The following is a list of the agencies the City contacted that specialize in AIDS and related diseases: County of Los Angeles; Health Department County of Los Angeles; Department of HIV Epidemiology; Center and Project Health Facility United States Department of Health and Human Services; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

These agencies were able to confirm that there is a small percentage of people in the City that have been infected with HIV/AIDS. However, they were not able to identify the exact number. Out of the small percentage of people with HIV/AIDS residing in the City, it is unknown how many of them, if any, need supportive housing.

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The organizations and facilities listed below offered services to persons diagnosed with AIDS and related diseases who reside in the City.
• L.A.CADA provides AIDS awareness and HIV outreach programs; • Asian Pacific Health Care Venture - El Monte Monterey Park Health Center; and • Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs (SCADP) offers services for people living with AIDS or HIV.

Persons with HIV/AIDS are considered a special needs group due to their need for health care and supportive services. Persons with HIV/AIDS may face bias and misunderstanding about their illness that may affect their access to housing. Furthermore, they may have trouble balancing their incomes with medical expenses due to their illness, putting them at risk of becoming homeless.

The 2023 County of Los Angeles Public Health Annual HIV Surveillance Report published December 2, 2024 covering the 2022-2023 fiscal year, indicates 51,778 persons were living with HIV in Los Angeles County – the exact number in Monterey Park is unknown. Demographic data regarding the characteristics of the County’s “People Living with HIV Disease (PLWHD)” include the following:
• Gender: 82% male and 13% female; 5% transgender
• Race/Ethnicity: 49% Hispanic, 23% White, 4% Asian, 19% Black; 4%, multi-race and 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
• Age (by percentage): age 19-29 (18%), age 30-39 (32%), 40-49 (21%), age 50-59 (17%), age 60 and older (12%)
• As of December 2022, 1,641 new cases diagnosed with HIV are living in Los Angeles County • The two cities with the highest number of PLWHD: Hollywood and Long Beach There is no HIV/AIDS -dedicated housing in Monterey Park ; however, CHIRP/LA is a HOPWA -funded housing information and referral program dedicated to preventing homelessness and improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County. CHIRP/LA has collaborated with local AIDS Service Organizations and community-based organizations to develop an extensive clearinghouse of information and referrals for housing options as well as other related support services. CHIRP/LA offers housing resources on their website “Housing Information and Resources For People Living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County”.

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If the PJ will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and servic es received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii))
The City will not be implementing a HOME TBRA activity during the next five-year period.

Discussion:

A percentage of the City’s population has special needs that may require unique housing options and services. These special needs groups include senior and frail elderly and the disabled. While housing and service programs are available to these special needs populations, additional resources may be needed to address unmet needs.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:

The City provides a number of public facilities available for citizens, including parks, community centers, swimming pools, tennis courts and the City Library. There is a need for public facilities that serve populations with special needs and for facilities that bring public services as described in this section into the communities where they are most needed. The Community Needs Survey respondents prio ritized public improvements, economic development, and parks and recreation improvements.

How were these needs determined?
The evaluation of community development needs is based on consultation with staff from the City, public agencies, residents, and information from various City plans (e.g., Capital Improvement Plan).

Meetings with City staff, online Community Needs Survey, community meetings and stakeholder interviews.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

The following priorities in public improvements were identified:
• Street Improvements
• Neighborhood Cleanup
• Street Lighting
How were these needs determined?
Meetings with City Council and public works and planning department staff, online Community Needs Survey, and stakeholder interviews.

The evaluation of community development needs is based on consultation with staff from the City, public agencies, residents, and information from various City plans (e.g., Capital Improvement Plan).

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Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

The City requires assistance of social services, especially given the current poverty rate of 13.2% (2023 ACS Table S170 3) of families with children extremely low -income households. Of the 9,774 households with children under the age of 18 , 1,154 (12%) are living in poverty (2023 ACS Table B05010). Of these 1,1,54 households with children living in poverty, 702 are living with two parents and 95% of these households are two parents that are foreign-born. According to 2023 ACS Table B19201 (Attachment 4), 39% of all nonfamily households live in poverty and it is assumed most of these persons are elderly. Moreover, According to data provided in Table 3 (Housing Problems) 70% of extremely low-income renter households and 52% of extremely low-income owner households are severely cost burdened (paying more than 50% of their income for housing cost) . According to the data and analysis in th is Needs Assessment section, the following services may be needed:
• Anti-Crime Programs
• Youth Services/Activities
• Child Care Servies
How were these needs determined?
Needs were determined through the online survey, stakeholder interviews, and data gathered from the County of Los Angeles Housing and Development Department , Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Los Angeles Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Los Angeles County Public Health Department, and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

The Market Analysis Section of the Consolidated Plan includes an overview of the housing market conditions within the City of Monterey Park, provides an inventory of facilities and services for the homeless and special needs populations, discusses barriers to affordable housing, and looks at additional needs of the community based on geography and region. It f urther discusses the areas within Monterey Park demonstrating the greatest need, and containing the highest population of extremely low- , very low-, and low-income residents within which CDBG funds will be allocated.

The tables in the next few pages provide additional data mostly provided by HUD from the American Community Survey on the cost and other characteristics of the City's housing stock.

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
Monterey Park is a built-out city and as expected, has seen only a very modest growth in its housing stock in the two decades. The 2020 Census shows a total of 21,420 housing units in Monterey Park, which indicates a 2.7 percent increase since 20 10 (20,850 units). According to the Department of Finance the City’s population has declined since 2020 from 61,087 to 59,347 in 2024.

As shown in Table 1, Monterey Park has a total of 21,345 housing units, excluding mobile homes, boats, RVs, and vans. The largest portion of the City's housing stock consists of single unit detached structures making up 57% of the total housing stock while structures with 5 or more units account for 2 3% of the housing stock. Moreover, 82% of all ownership housing contain three or more bedrooms while 45% of all rental units are primarily two-bedroom units.

All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 12,130 57%
1-unit, attached structure 1,980 9%
2-4 units 2,110 10%
5-19 units 2,665 12%
20 or more units 2,460 11%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 75 0%
Total 21,420 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 1 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 30 0% 335 3%
1 bedroom 185 2% 2,220 22%
2 bedrooms 1,665 16% 4,515 45%
3 or more bedrooms 8,370 82% 2,905 29%
Total 10,250 100% 9,975 99%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 2 – Unit Size by Tenure

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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

Tenant-Based Rental Housing Assistance
The Los Angeles County Development Authority serves Monterey Park and provides housing choice vouchers for lower-income households. The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program provides rental subsidies to low -income families that spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs.

Additionally, Section 202 program funds development of affordable housing for senior households and Section 811 program provides non-profits with funding to provide supportive housing for disabled, very- and extremely low- income persons. The Los Angeles County Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. With the extremely limited capacity and the length of tenancy of voucher recipients, it is unlikely that the characteristics of the public housing residents would change substantially in the near future.

The number of persons on the waiting list for public housing far exceeds current capacity. In Los Angeles County, there are 44,000 households on the waitlist as of December of 2023. As of May 2024, the Housing Authority provides Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance to 258 households in Monterey Park. The number of vouchers in Monterey Park is a factor of how many persons have requested to participate in the program and does not reflect proactive efforts on the City’s part to encourage their use.

Publicly Assisted Rental Housing and At-Risk Units
Monterey Park uses various funding sources, including HUD’s housing voucher programs, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME fund s, low -income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and redevelopment agency (RDA) funding to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing in the City through the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of renter- occupied units and the rehabilitation of owner-occupied units.

Although there are no public housing projects in Monterey Park, a number of multiple -family housing projects participate in various government assistance programs. According to the City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element (“Housing Element”) and updated information from the HUD Section 8/2020 database as of March 2025 , o ver the next 10 years (202 5-2035), one assisted project ( Pacific Bridge Adult Residential Facility) providing a total of 6 affordable units have expiring affordability covenants and could be at risk of converting to market rate.

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Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

Although there are no public housing projects in Monterey Park, several multiple-family housing projects participate in various government assistance programs. As previously mentioned, one assisted project (Pacific Bridge Adult Residential Facility ) providing a total of 6 affordable units has expiring affordability covenants and could be at risk of converting to market rate. Based on information from the HUD Section 8/Section 202 database, two projects entered into agreements to extend their affordability period an additional 20 years (Golden Age Village and Lion’s Manor).

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? Despite the data available from the American Community Survey and other sources, the ever- changing needs, wants, and circumstances of individuals constituting the family unit makes it impractical to prescribe a formula to determine the exact number of households in need of assistance. Some may need a rental subsidy while others need a larger unit. Unmet needs for thi s assessment were estimated by calculating the number of households that spend more than 30 percent of their gross monthly income on housing expenses. These households are termed cost burdened. It is important to note that the City does not intend to help only households experiencing a cost burden.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

The City of Monterey Park recognizes the ongoing need to provide adequate affordable housing for special needs groups, including the elderly, disabled individuals, those with developmental disabilities, female - headed households, large families, the homeless, and veterans.

Discussion
The City of Monterey Park is committed to maintaining and preserving its housing stock to prevent unhealthy living conditions, avoid costly future rehabilitation, stop neighborhood deterioration, and foster community pride. The City enforces codes and offers incentives to encourage proper maintenance and conservation of housing.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction:

Housing affordability is an important factor for evaluating the housing market, as well as quality of life, as many housing problems are related to the cost of housing. HUD standards measure affordability by the number of households paying no more than 30 percent of their gross income toward housing costs, including expenses for utilities.

The c
ost of housing in a community is quite often correlated to several other housing problems. High housing costs can price low-income families out of the market, cause extreme cost burdens, or force household into overcrowded or substandard conditions.

The f
ollowing tables in MA-15 show the cost of housing including rent, home value, and income as it relates to housing affordability. There is a shortage of housing at all income levels in the City. Fair Market Rents are high for the area and current HUD HOME rental limits do not meet the fair market value. As the number of bedrooms in a unit increases, affordability becomes harder to achieve for larger households.

The median home cost provided by HUD seems to be lower than today’s actual median home price.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change
Median Home Value 501,300 641,700 28%
Median Contract Rent 1,153 1,413 23%
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) Table 3 - Cost of Housing
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,214 12.2%
$500-999 1,085 10.9%
$1,000-1,499 3,580 35.9%
$1,500-1,999 2,310 23.2%
$2,000 or more 1,795 18.0%
Total 9,984 100.1%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 4 - Rent Paid
Housing Affordability
Number of Units affordable to
Households earning Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 1,035 No Data
50% HAMFI 2,415 100
80% HAMFI 6,585 410
100% HAMFI No Data 632
Total 10,035 1,142
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 5 - Housing Affordability

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Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 2,200 2,344 2,783 3,769 4,467
High HOME Rent 1,826 1,958 2,352 2,708 3,001
Low HOME Rent 1,381 1,479 1,776 2,051 2,288
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Table 6 – Monthly Rent
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? There is a shortage of housing at all income levels in the City. The current tight homeownership market has put further pressure on the rental market. Despite historically low mortgage interest rates, many households who would normally be seeking to buy are unable to do so due to the low number of available homes and strict lending standards. Because most renters cannot afford housing costs, they remain in the rental market, despite experiencing increasing local rent costs. The homeless population is also in need of permanent affordable housing.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? Given the City's growing population and desirability as a place to live, the high cost of new construction and the drastic reduction in the amount of funding available for subsidized housing development, it is expected that housing affordability will remain a concern over the next five years.

Nei
ghborhood revitalization through rehabilitation or replacement of existing, lower value housing stock is a significant political and administrative priority in the City and an emphasis in this ConPlan. This is resulting in a focused effort in terms of funding, human resources, and working with market -rate development proposals. In the mid - to long-term and within the next five years, this will result in an increase in home values and a decrease in the availability of affordable rental housing. Home costs provided in Table 3 show a median home price of $641,700 (2020 ACS data), however, the median home price based on recent Chicago Title sales data is $925,000.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Fair Market Rents are fairly high for the area and HOME rent limits do not meet the fair market value as the number of bedrooms increase, making affordability harder to achieve for larger households. Overall, this mismatch shows that affordability will continue to be a priority for the area.

Discussion:

See above.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
As shown in Table 8 (Year Unit Built), the housing stock in Monterey Park is gradually aging, with over 77% of all owner- and renter-occupied homes being over 45 years old (built before 1979). Of these aging units, 82% are owner- occupied, and 73% are renter -occupied. Moreover, of the aging housing stock, 5 % of owner-occupied units and 2% of renter-occupied units have children under 6 years old. These households represent those at risk of lead-based hazards in Monterey Park's housing stock.

As the housing stock continues to age, the percentage of units in poor condition will increase unless proper maintenance and rehabilitation are carried out. This is particularly common in lower-income areas where funds for repairs are often unavailable. Every resident of Monterey Park deserves suitable and affordable living conditions, but home repairs can become costly.

Approximately 42% of all occupied housing units in Monterey Park have at least one selected condition.

For this section, selected conditions include lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, having more than one person per room, and experiencing a cost burden greater than 30%. According to the 202 3 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, very few occupied units (.002%, or 44 units) lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities.

Describe the jurisdiction's definition of "standard condition" and "substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation":

Substandard housing is defined as structurally unsound, violates the City's building codes, overcrowded, has incomplete plumbing, or does not meet the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards.

Substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation is defined as housing which, in its current condition, has deficiencies ranging from minor violations of the City building codes to major health and/or safety violations. Nevertheless, substandard housing, can be economically remedied where the necessary hard cost of the rehabilitation work does not exceed 75 percent of the replacement value of the property.

Where rehabilitation exceeds 75 percent of the replacement costs, demolition would be considered. All potential rehabilitation projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and assess both the condition of the property and the owner's own ability to finance the repairs. The City does not fund the rehabilitation of investment rental properties.

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Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 3,350 33% 5,040 51%
With two selected Conditions 140 1% 860 9%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 100 1%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 6,765 66% 3,965 40%
Total 10,255 100% 9,965 101%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 7 - Condition of Units
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 685 7% 575 6%
1980-1999 1,215 12% 2,100 21%
1950-1979 6,245 61% 5,490 55%
Before 1950 2,105 21% 1,810 18%
Total 10,250 101% 9,975 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 8 – Year Unit Built
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980. 8,350 81% 7,300 73% Housing units built before 1980 with children present 547 5% 163 2% Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present) Table 9 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation Total
Vacant Units ---- ---- ----
Abandoned Vacant Units ---- ---- ----
REO Properties ---- ---- ----
Abandoned REO Properties ---- ---- ----
Data Source: 2005-2009 CHAS
Table 10 - Vacant Units
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
According to Table 10 (Vacant Units), no recent HUD CHAS data is available regarding vacant units that may be suitable/not suitable for rehabilitation . Roughly 77 percent of the City’s housing stock was built before 1980 (15,650 units) and given that they are over 45 years many of these units are likely now in need of significant repairs or updating. Many of the City’s owner-occupied housing units are occupied by lower income or retired seniors who cannot afford to make needed repairs or who need to make accessibility improvements to enable them to stay in their homes.

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Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards
The use of lead-based paint in housing was banned in 1978. For the purposes of this Consolidated Plan, the number of units built before 1980 occupied by children serves as a default baseline of units that contain lead-based paint hazards.

Mon
terey Park has a total of 15,650 residential units built before 1980. Of these units, approximately 710 residential units are occupied by households with children: 163 renter-occupied units and 547 owner- occupied units. Children six years of age and younger have the highest risk of lead poisoning as they are more likely to place their hands and other objects into their mouth. The effects of lead poisoning include damage to the nervous system, decreased brain development, and learning disabilities.

Discussion
The age of the City’s housing stock indi cates the need for housing preservation at all income levels. For lower income households the ability to make expensive but necessary repairs such as roof and plumbing replacement may be difficult. Housing rehabilitation programs to assist lower income h ouseholds maintain their homes will be considered by the City as staff and funding permits.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction:

The City has access to limited funding sources for affordable housing development and preservation of affordable units at-risk of converting to market rate housing. With the dissolution of redevelopment agencies (RDAs) in California, a significant funding source has been lost. The remaining key resources currently utilized are summarized below.

Com
munity Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The C
DBG program provides funds for a range of community development activities. Flexible program funds can be used for programs including, without limitation, acquisition and/or disposal of real estate, public facilities and improvements, relocation assistance, rehabilitation, and construction (under certain limitations) other Housing, homeownership assistance, and clearance activities. The primary objective of the CDBG program is to improve housing and community conditions for very low -, low-, and moderate- income households. The monies may be used to fund programs such as the fair housing assistance program, infrastructure, business improvements programs, and staff administration costs.

HOME
Investment Partnership (HOME)
The
HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing for households with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the area median income. The program gives local governments the flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities with private industry and nonprofit CHDO organizations. HOME funds can be used for activities that promote affordable rental housing and homeownership by low-income households.

For o
ver ten years, t he City has implemented its Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program, funded with HOME funds, to provide for rehabilitation to make homes safer and more efficient. Eligible activities include but are not limited to the following:
• Roof repairs
• Plumbing and electrical repairs
• Painting and Lead Based Paint remediation
• Replacement of broken windows and screens
• Handicapped accessibility
• Other activities necessary to ensure the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants

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Section 8 Rental Assistance
The f
ederal Section 8 program provides rental assistance to very low-income persons in need of affordable housing. The Section 8 program pays the difference between the fair market rate and what the tenant could afford to pay, for example, 30 percent of their income. As of November 2024 , the Los Angeles County Housing Authority provided Section 8 rental assistance to approximately 432 households in Monterey Park. Of the 432 recipients, 225 are elderly families. Of the 225 elderly family recipients, 100 are disabled.

Table 11 provides an overview of the public housing units managed by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). In addition to these public housing units, the LACDA provides rental assistance to the City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0 to 50% of MFI) persons and households in making rents affordable.

There is currently a lengthy waiting list for the Section 8 Program with an average of 7 to 10 years’ wait, if not longer. Each applicant is selected from the waiting list in sequence, based upon the date of preliminary application and voucher availability.

Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available 0 267 2,962 26,867 1 22,804 3,442 524 96
# of accessible
units
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) – These numbers are for the County as a whole. No public housing units are located in Monterey Park
Table 11 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
.

Describe the supply of public housing developments:

There are no public housing units within the City of Monterey Park.

Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:

Although there are no public housing units, there are several affordable housing developments.

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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Not Applicable 0
Table 12 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

This is not applicable to the City of Monterey Park since the are no public housing units located in the City.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low - and moderate-income families residing in public housing:

Not Applicable to the City of Monterey Park
Discussion:

The LACDA manages the public housing located within Los Angeles County. Information related to the condition and or occupancy statistics was not readily available. The City will continue to work with the LACDA to gather more information on the public housing units.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
Table 13 displays 2024 Housing Inventory Count published by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority which provides a list of housing targeted to homeless households available to homeless residing in SPA 3 (San Gabriel Valley). SPA 3 has 1,151 year -round emergency shelter beds and zero seasonal and/or overflow/voucher beds available to families, adults, and unaccompanied youth. SPA 3 has 157 year- round transitional housing beds with an additional zero beds available to veterans. There are no permanent supportive housing beds available to families, adults, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and the chronically homeless. Between emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, there are 687 beds available to families, 621 beds available to adults.

Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round
Beds (Current
& New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current & New Current &
New
Under
Development
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren) 625 0 62 0 0
Households with Only Adults 526 0 95 0 0
Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: 2024 Los Angeles County Housing Inventory.

Table 13 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons Continuum of Care: The City of Monterey Park participates in the County of Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) system that provides services and facilities for the homeless and is comprised of local government jurisdictions, federal agencies, non-profit service and housing providers, technical assistance organizations, and organizations from the faith community. LAHSA is the lead agency for Los Angeles CoC. To ensure local control and planning, LAHSA has divided the County into eight geographic areas designated as Service Planning Areas (SPA’s) and Monterey Park is located within SPA 3. LAHSA helps coordinate efforts among agencies, businesses, community leaders, government agencies and elected officials to determine priority needs and services from a local, regional, and countywide basis.

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Health Services: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) aims to ensure access to high- quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. The DHS provides a range of family, emergency, and specialty health services. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is another County resource that offers various programs to promote health among low-income County residents.

Mental Health Services: Services offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) include assessments, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, peer support and other rehabilitative services.

Employment Services: Employment plays a key role in ending homelessness. It also supports recovery for those suffering from mental and substance use disorders. Unfortunately, homeless people face many barriers to finding and sustaining employment. People who are chronically homeless often suffer the impacts of mental illness, substance abuse and co -occurring disorders. Homeless people also confront serious personal challenges, such as a lack of interviewing skills, job credentials, a fixed address and phone number, identification cards, and interview clothes. They may also have issues adapting to a regular work schedule or work environment and problems with their personal appearance or hygiene.

Homeless youth face additional obstacles, including a lack of education or vocational preparation. Moreover, many homeless individuals are on the wrong side of the "digital divide," meaning they are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with increasingly prevalent modern technology such as computers. In addition, many mainstream employment programs do not effectively serve this population.

Nearby WorkSource Centers, such as the West San Gabriel Valley WorkSource and East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program provide services to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Investment Act. WorkSource California is a network of workforce experts that leverage funding and resources across the Los Angeles region to provide job seekers and businesses with no-cost, high value employment and training services. Individuals looking for a new or better career will find skilled employment specialists, hundreds of local job listings, training resources, and full-service technical centers with phones, fax machines, copiers, and computers with Internet access and resume building tools.

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List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA- 35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET)
The Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) is a bureau within the City of Monterey Park Police Department.

The Police Department formed the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET) in the s pring of 2020 with the task of assisting the city’s unsheltered individuals and those experiencing a mental health crisis with street outreach services to include rapid rehousing navigation and ongoing support services. It is staffed with one Police Serge ant, one Detective, three officers, one social worker who is a homeless outreach /housing navigation coordinator and one LA County Social Worker. The homeless situation in the city of Monterey Park fluctuates as our city boarders three freeways (710, 10 and 60) and because of this, the NET team encounters approximately 100 unsheltered persons a month and of that population, approximately 10% receive services from NET. NET collaborates with the following organizations:
• Veterans Affairs
• LAHSA - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• California Department of Transportation | Caltrans
• L.A. CADA
• Catalyst San Gabriel Valley - Home
• Department of Mental Health
• Union Station Homeless Services (USHS)
The Ci
ty of Monterey Park does not have a homeless shelter located within its borders. However, there are several homeless shelters that serves homeless population within the region. While some of these shelters provide beds year-round, others provide beds only during the Winter Program period, between December and March of each year. The East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless participates in the Winter Program and provides emergency services, showers, hot meals, bus tokens, clothing, and hygiene items throughout the year. The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, in East Los Angeles, is one of the largest year-round shelters providing 210 beds for homeless individuals and 64 beds for drug and alcohol program. The length of stay depends on the program; in general emergency shelter is free for up to 90 days. Longer stays are permitted under other programs. In addition to hot meals, clothing and hygiene supplies, Bell Shelter al so provides transportation services at three different pick -up locations: Huntington Park, South Central and East Los Angeles.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Monterey Park does not receive HOPWA funds and does not intend to use HOME funds or other tenant- based rental assistance to assist the HIV/AIDS population. However, Monterey Park offers several resources for seniors, persons with disabilities, and other special needs. There are eight group homes, providing 42 beds for persons with disabilities. The City’s Langley Senior Center provides a variety of social and recreational activities, health and wellness resources, leisure trips, community transportation, and special events.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
Elderly/Frail Elderly
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, elderly and frail elderly residents generally face a unique set of housing needs, largely due to physical limitations, lower household incomes, and the rising cost of healthcare. They have a range of housing needs, including retrofits to facilitate aging in place, downsizing to more convenient, urban, amenities rich communities, and more intensive care facilities. Aging in place supports older adults remaining in their homes if possible and is an important and cost- effective strategy for growing older adult population.

Persons with Disabilities
Persons with a disability may have lower incomes and often face barriers to finding employment or adequate housing due to physical or structural obstacles. This segment of the population often needs affordable housing that is loca ted near public transportation, services, and shopping. Persons with disabilities may require units equipped with wheelchair accessibility or other special features that accommodate physical or sensory limitations. Depending on the severity of the disability, people may live independently with some assistance in their own homes or may require assisted living and supportive services in special care facilities.

HIV/AIDS
This fatality rate due to HIV/AIDS has significant declined since 1995. Many people with HIV/AIDS are living longer lives, and therefore require assistance for a longer period. These individuals are increasingly lower income and homeless, have more mental health and substance abuse issues, and require basic services such as housing and food to ensure they adhere to medications plans necessary to prolong their lives.

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Persons with alcohol and drug addictions
Persons with disabilities in the County are twice as likely to experience poverty than those without disabilities. They also face more frequent discrimination from landlords refusing to rent to them and must rely on the advocacy of fair housing services or accommodating owners/managers to secure housing. While this population often has limited incomes, those with disabilities often require the need for a range of supportive services, independent living assistance, accessibility modifications, adaptive equipment, or other features in their home.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) provides mental health and supportive services for residents with mental health issues. DMH directly operates more than 85 programs and contracts with providers to provide a spectrum of mental health services to people of all ages. These services provide hope, support with recovery, and aid in their well-being. Mental health services typically provided are assessment, therapy, medication, case management/brokerage, crisis intervention, and other supportive services related to housing and employment. These services are intended to reduce psychiatric symptoms and increase independent functioning and self -reliance, so that individuals can achieve the fullest and most productive life. The strategy of these programs is to create a full continuum of care for the client’s specific level of mental health needs and recovery goals. Some of the program offerings include prevention and early intervention services, clinical services, recovery -focused wellness centers, path and client-run services that are designed to support cli ents who are in later stages of recovery, and specialty services to support veterans.

The LACDA has supported the development of over 500 affordable housing units for people with mental health disabilities. LACDA understands that a variety of housing optio ns is needed to address individual needs and has assisted nonprofit developers with building transitional and supportive housing for residents with mental illness. These housing developments include shared living programs, assisted living, and independent living apartments. All residents receive supportive services from private mental health agencies or DMH.

There are two (2) main housing programs operated by County Health Services for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing.

1. Interim housing provides clients with a safe indoor environment to sleep, receive services and assessments, and are matched to permanent housing resources. Housing for Health specializes in providing interim housing for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health conditions who need a higher level of support services than what is available in most settings through:
a. Recuperative Care: Short-term housing for individuals recovering from an acute illness or injury, or who have conditions that would be exacerbated if they are not in stable housing with medical care.

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b. Stabilization Housing: Immediate housing solution for individuals who are medically vulnerable if not placed into a stable living environment.

2. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is an evidence- based practice that is critical in ending the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable people who have multiple complexities in securing and maintaining long-term housing. The housing may be specifically designed for this use in a “project- based” model or procured in the private rental market where a person may utilize a “tenant- based” rental subsidy they can use in the community. Each person is provided Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) which ensure housing stability, often starting with crisis intervention and referrals to mental and physical healthcare services.

Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next yea r to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) In PY 2025- 2026, the City will consider potential programs and allocate funds based upon budgetary considerations and on-going obligations. The City will annually evaluate potential programs and projects, based upon community assessment survey to determine proposed funding. The City will coordinate and communicate with organizations, such as LAHSA, Bell Shelter, and MERCI Housing, to maintain open dialogue and communication to explore potential areas of future assistance.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
See section MA-35.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Describe any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment.

Housing can be posed by market, governmental, infrastructure and environmental factors. These constraints may result in housing that is not affordable to LMI households or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Constraints to housing production significantly impact households with lower incomes and special needs.

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment in California. Although there are other funding sources for affordable housing such as four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, CalHOME, and the Multifamily Housing Program, it is unclear if additional affordable housing projects can be financed since affordable housing projects typically require multiple funding sources. The City is proactive in considering and seeking additional funding sources that will facilitate the construction of affordable housing, development of jobs, and improvement of the quality of life.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.).

Costs resulting from the environmental review process may also add to the cost of housing.

Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides, seismic hazards, or other special circumstances .

These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. The City has revised the General Plan and updated the zoning ordinance to facilitate the provision of affordable housing and sustainable development.

Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. Application processing fees in the City of Monterey Park were last updated in FY23- 24, and adopted for an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments.

State
Prevailing Wage Requirements: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development.

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Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance.

In general, residential developers interviewed for the Housing Element update and the preparation of this Consolidated Plan reported that the City’s public policies are not a constraint to new housing production.

Participants in the stakeholder interviews represented Monterey Park’s unique characteristics, including age, race, income level, tenure status, and number of years of residence. The objective of the interviews was to examine current housing needs and conditions, present initial site Input provided by the stakeholder interviewees included the following major themes:

1. Housing barriers preventing adequate housing production were cited as including high land costs, lack of vacant land, construction costs, aging infrastructure, and lengthy permitting process.

2. Set-aside affordable units in new multi- family developments were not considered adequate because they were utilized by property managers.

3. Concerns about more housing impacting parking and traffic.

4. Concerns about changing land use designations that were already approved by the voters as part of the recent update to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.

5. Recommendations to inclu de apartments and mixed use along thoroughfares and commercial corridors, including Garvey Avenue and South Garfield Avenue.

6. Housing trends in Monterey Park were observed to involve developers buying single family lots and then redeveloping for duplexes, triplexes, and town homes.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
This section provides a profile overview of the City’s workforce, its economy and education. According to Table 16, roughly 5.36% of working age residents are unemployed. Of the approximate 2 1,280 workers in the labor force, 3,400 (14.3%) do not have a GED or high school diploma.

In the City, the top industries where the local workforce is employed are arts, entertainment, accommodations, education and health care services and professional, scientific, management services and retail trade.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 151 13 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,555 3,463 16 15 0 Construction 613 296 3 1 -1
Education and Health Care Services 5,227 6,311 23 28 5
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,314 3,019 6 13 7
Information 567 232 2 1 -1
Manufacturing 1,967 763 9 3 -5
Other Services 898 573 4 3 -1
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 1,980 1,903 9 8 0 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 2,408 2,033 11 9 -2
Transportation & Warehousing 808 1,009 4 4 1
Wholesale Trade 1,792 1,029 8 5 -3
Grand Total 21,280 20,644 -- -- --
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs) Table 14 - Business Activity

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Labor Force
Type of Worker Number of Workers
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 29,168
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 27,615
Unemployment Rate 5.36
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 10.28
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 3.96
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 15 - Labor Force
Occupations by Sector Number of People - Median Income
Management, business and financial 6,945
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,155
Service 3,644
Sales and office 6,505
Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 1,135
Production, transportation and material moving 1,475
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 16 - Occupations by Sector
Trave
l Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 12,047 48%
30-59 Minutes 10,067 40%
60 or More Minutes 2,851 11%
Total 24,965 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 17 - Travel Time
Educa
tion:

Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 3,400 240 1,330
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 5,305 430 2,120
Some college or Associate’s degree 5,650 320 1,835
Bachelor’s degree or higher 9,405 299 2,035
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 18 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status

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Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 58 250 575 2,029 3,405
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 230 365 630 1,125 1,085
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,179 1,975 1,540 4,345 2,910
Some college, no degree 1,920 1,985 1,290 2,440 1,370
Associate’s degree 235 360 464 1,265 1,089
Bachelor’s degree 485 2,450 2,340 3,365 2,320
Graduate or professional degree 50 1,165 840 1,604 970
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 19 - Educational Attainment by Age
Educa
tional Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 105,231
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 49,677
Some college or Associate’s degree 69,530
Bachelor’s degree 111,862
Graduate or professional degree 146,683
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 20 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Education and H ealth Care Services are the largest employment sectors in the City, employing approximately 31% of all workers who live in the City. This is followed by Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations at 17%, and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate at 15% with Retail Trade at 10% , and Professional, Scientific, Management Services at 9%. Together, these five sectors employ over two-thirds of all of the City’s workers.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

The City’s business community is seeking an educated, well-trained and largely professional workforce.

As previously noted, growth areas for the City include education and health care services; arts, entertainment, accommodations; and manufacturing. The City also has a large retail trade and ser vice industry (restaurants and hotels) sector that is largely lower-wage and unskilled workforce.

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

The City encourages new business development through a streamlined permitting process. In growing its arts and entertainment sector, the City has created a suite of services to support the film industry. Several approved projects that will be under construction during this planning period are as follows:

1. Celadon Project - Celadon was approved by the City Council in 2021 and is a mixed -use development project located in the downtown area of Monterey Park, at the southeast corner of Garfield and Garvey Avenues. The project would create 71,366 square feet of retail/commercial and restaurants and a 109 -unit condominium complex. Residential units will be located on the 3rd thru 5th floors of the proposed building. The property is 95,428 square feet in size and consists of six parcels. The development will reflect a change in density from 16 units per acre to 69 units per acre.

This mixed-use project is designed with a contemporary feel, taking advantage of the Southern California Lifestyle. The commercial design incorporates two levels of a vibrant mixed-use program, indoor / outdoor spaces, integral landscape design, and multiple terraces for people to enjoy food and drinks above the streetscape. The Celadon project will help position Monterey Park as a livable urban City effectively serving local and regional communities, while providing employment opportunities in a range of service levels locally.

2. Whitmore Villas Condominium Project – T he development will bring 63 townhomes, designed as two-bedroom and three-bedroom dwellings. The residences will range from 1,195 to 1,522 square feet in size. The residential complex will also feature parking for 166 vehicles.

3. Market Place Phase III - Monterey Park Market Place is was entitled for expansion on the west end of the project site. The development may include several potential build -out options for the center, such as a last mile distribution center, warehouse space, automobile sales, or retail shopping uses. All such uses regional supporting uses for the community can occur within the southeast area of the City.

4. Alhambra Avenue Project – The development will create 64 residential dwelling units in the form of 7 townhomes and 57 stacked condo units, with associated parking. The development will have a mix of low income affordable units and market rate units, that will boost home ownership opportunities for the community.

THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETED. The City anticipates that these projects will create numerous job opportunities for Monterey Park resident at all income levels.

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How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
There is sufficient training and educational opportunities in the City to meet the needs of the employment sectors. According to the Educational Attainment by Age table (Table 20), the City has a mixed fairly balanced educational attainment that aligns with the job opportunities in the City.

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

The City, Continuum of Care, and County have established partnerships with California’s Employment Development Department, Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Aging & Community Services, California Building Industry Association, Southern California Building Association, East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program, Pasadena City College to provide workforce readiness programs and training programs.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

The City does not participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Although the City does not a written economic development plan, the Economic Development Division is actively devoted and fully dedicated to the successful delivery and implementation of a comprehensive economic development program that promotes the recruitment and retention of businesses and industries that share our values as a community, as well as our commitment to success. The division takes a lead role in creating a strong pro-business climate by working with local businesses to facilitate expansions, assist with workforce development needs, provide access to standard regional resources, and helping entrepreneurs start new business enterprises.

By fostering and maintaining strong relationship s w ithin our community, the City of Monterey Park continues its commitment to providing the highest caliber quality of life and environment by keeping Monterey Park safe, clean, and economically prosperous. The City's Economic Development staff actively responds to the needs of the public and plays an integral role in preserving and enhancing Monterey Park's quality of life with its vast resources. Monterey Park's appeal as a new kind of small town in the heart of an urban environment is accomplished by bridging tradition with diversity for an evolved community.

Discussion
See above.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
The four (4) housing problems are overcrowding, cost burden, lack of complete kitchen facilities, and lack of complete plumbing facilities. For the purposes of this Consolidated Plan, “concentration” or “disproportionate share” refers to prevalence of a measure that is at least 10% higher than that of the study area average. This designation can help identify relative needs in a particular study area.

There are no areas with disproportionate shares of incomplete kitchen or plumbing facilities. The prevalent housing problem is cost burden.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low -income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") There are no areas with disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities or low-income families.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? These areas generally have lower home prices and rents than other neighborhoods in the City. Nationally, it is found that census tracts with low-income concentrations have significantly less lending activity than other areas.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? These areas have significant community assets including bus service, community centers/parks, commercial centers, professional office buildings, and other services.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The City is committed to addressing the negative effects of public policies over which it has control. In order to promote integration and prevent low-income concentrations, the City has designed its affordable housing programs to be available citywide.

This priority also serves to make sure that the City does not have any policies, rules, or regulations that would lead to minority or racial concentrations.

The City currently provides Fair Housing services, a highly successful Owner-Occupied Home Improvement Program, business assistance program, and a homeless outreach program. and All of these programs target LMI populations in an effort to preserve existing housing stock.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate- Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Datasets provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) show that the City is well- connected for all households and neighborhoods. According to the FCC, there are only an estimated 100 persons in the City who have their provider options limited to one or fewer companies. FCC data mapping of providers in the area shows these few cases of limited options are few and far between. This means the lack of broadband connections or wiring options are not concentrated for LMI households or neighborhoods.

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

The City does not appear to have a need to increase competition since the area is served by multiple providers at nearly a 100% rate (99.8%). There are six primary residential internet providers in the City. This includes Spectrum (940 Mbps), which offers cable connections, AT&T, EarthLink, and Sonic which offer DSL connections (100 Mbps), as well as satellite providers Viasat (35 Mbps) and HughesNet (25 Mbps).

Competition between all of these providers would presumably create more affordable pricing in the City. While there do appear to be many providers, the City could perhaps have a need for increased competition when it comes to companies offering faster download speeds. Spectrum is the only company that offers cable connection in the City, allowing it to offer the quickest speeds by a wide margin. So, while broadband providers are widely available, the level of service and speed is far more variant.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

The City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan details natural hazard risks for the City. While there is no section devoted to climate change by itself, it is mentioned throughout the document. For example, the City is identified to have an increased risk of windstorms, which can be affected by stronger storms associated with climate change and increased temperatures. Typically, cities have increased risks associated with climate change when it comes to hazards such as flooding, storm surge, wildfires, and general storms.

However, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan only identifies four potential hazard risks to the City 1) earthquake, 2) windstorm, 3) dam failure, and 4) flooding. Only windstorms are stated to have a probability to occur once in a ten -year period. Therefore, the hazard risks associated with the City have less ties to climate change than others. For example, the City has no areas within a floodplain, thus rendering it largely unaffected by heavier rains and flooding events typically seen with strong storms due to climate change.

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

There is no outsized risk to LMI households for the City. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan shows the projected vulnerable areas for each hazard risk for the City (earthquake, flooding, windstorm, dam failure). The data and analysis show that for three out of the four, the projected vulnerable areas are actually the entirety of the City. Windstorms, which is the most likely hazard with events projected to occur every 10 years, would affect the entire City area. Events with a moderate probability (1 in 100 years), including earthquakes and flooding, are also projected to affect the entire City area. Therefore, for these three hazard risks, the risk is shared by all areas, including LMI concentrated areas and non -LMI concentrated areas. Dam Failure represents the only outsized risk for LMI concentrated areas, yet this event is given a low probability (1 in 1,000 years). The vulnerable area is listed as the Eastern portion of the City adjacent to the Rio Hondo Flood Control Channel. As shown on the Map in section MA-50, many eastern census tracts and block groups close to the Channel are LMI concentrated.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Monterey Park to establish its housing and community development priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2025-2029 ConPlan Needs Assessment workshops and forums, housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online ConPlan system (the eCon Planning S uite) from the 201 6-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period. Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obt ained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to children, families, elderly persons and persons with special needs throughout the community.

The Strategic Plan section of the ConPlan summarizes Monterey Park’s five-year strategies and objectives to address the needs described earlier in the ConPlan. To carry out each objective, the City has developed measurable actions that it will undertake each year. The City of Monterey Park’s 202 5-2029 ConPlan includes five Annual Action Plans. Each of these plans will describe the activities planned for the coming program year to carry out the five -year strategies. Additionally, each Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will report the City’s progress in carrying out the strategies, objectives, and actions.

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
1 Area Name: City of Monterey Park
Area Type: Citywide
Other Target Area Description: Citywide
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. City of Monterey Park boundaries.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

Various housing, commercial, and industrial areas.

How did your consultation and citizen participation
process help you to identify this
neighborhood as a target area?
This target area identifies the area in which public
service activities take place.

Identify the needs in this target area. Needs identified are based on priority needs as identified by the community.

What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Not applicable
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? Not at this time. 2 Area Name: CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Area Type: HUD's Official Designation of CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Other Target Area Description: CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. This area includes the census LMI Census Tract/Block Groups.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

This area has been identified as having a population of at least 51% or higher of low-/moderate-income residents.

How did your consultation and citizen participation
process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?
This area was defined as an "area of low -income
concentration" based on HUD's definition of eligible low - /moderate-income tracts including a population of 51% or higher in the low/moderate income categories.

Identify the needs in this target area. Needs within this area include affordable housing, public services, improved access to public facilities and services, and infrastructure street/sidewalk
improvements.

What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area?
Opportunities for improvement in this area include
providing increased access to services for persons with disabilities, youth, seniors, and children, increased access to public facilities such as parks, and improving the
conditions of sidewalks and streets.

Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? As CDBG funding is used primarily to benefit persons within the LMI target area, and for projects specifically within the target area, the funding assists in eliminating barriers to improvement for the area.

Table 1 - Geographic Priority Areas

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General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
Geographic Area
Not applicable. The City has not established specific target areas to focus the investment of CDBG funds.

General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The City seeks to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds. Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low - and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, av ailability of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 2 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Name Promote Fair Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low, Low, Moderate
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Affirmatively further fair housing throughout the City. Planning and Administration
Description Provide ongoing assistance to combat discrimination through the promotion of fair housing education, legal representation, local support for affordable housing development projects, and counseling and financial training services.

Basis for Relative Priority The provision of Fair Housing services is a requirement of HUD. 2 Priority Need Name Increase Access to Affordable Housing Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low, Low, Moderate
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities.

Description Provide programs to rehabilitate housing units, work with for-profit and non-profit developers to build new affordable housing units, acquire land for affordable housing projects, keep affordable housing programs; offer financial assistance for homebuyer and rental assistance programs.

Basis for Relative Priority The need for additional affordable housing was documented in stakeholder survey, community needs survey, and an analysis of federal and local data sources.
3 Priority Need Name Support Community Services
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low, Low, Moderate
Geographic Areas Affected CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area & Citywide Associated Goals Provide or improve access to public social services for LMI persons and persons with special needs.

Description Many challenges are faced by the City’s vulnerable populations (including low- and moderate-income residents as well as special needs populations) and they do not have regular access to critical services and programs such as youth programming, job training, transportation, legal services, fair housing services, senior programming, medical care, and other social
services.

Basis for Relative Priority A core provision of the CDBG program is to provide Public Services to the Monterey Park community. Improving access to these services is a high priority of the City of Monterey Park.

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4 Priority Need Name Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas Affected CDBG Low/Mod Census Target Area Associated Goals Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit LMI neighborhoods and residents.

Description Monterey Park has a continuing need to maintain and enhance existing public facilities and infrastructures such as community centers, parks, streets, sidewalks, alleys, and other facilities and infrastructure in the City. These needs include ensuring that public facilities are ADA accessible to ensure access for all residents.

Basis for Relative Priority Addressing public facility needs and maintaining aging facilities, especially within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area will improve the quality of life for residents within the area.
5 Priority Need Name Promote Economic Development
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low, Low, Moderate
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Develop and strengthen small businesses, support local entrepreneurs, expand employment and/or workforce development programs, and improve access to job opportunities.

Description Continue to work with the business community and fund commercial property rehabilitation initiatives through the City’s Commercial Improvement Program.

Basis for Relative Priority Economic Development activities promote a thriving City, successful businesses, and a high-quality of life for its residents. To this effort, a high priority is placed on Economic Development activities during the ConPlan cycle. 6 Priority Need Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness.

Description The need for comprehensive homeless services, programming, and facilities is a critical need within the City. This need includes early intervention homeless prevention, increasing the supply of emergency and transitional shelter options, permanent housing solutions, and the provision of critical services to those who are at-risk of becoming homeless, currently
homeless, or recently homeless.

Basis for Relative Priority This need is demonstrated by the state and region’s historic homelessness crisis.

The state of California represents roughly one-tenth of the nation’s population but has over 25% of the nation’s individuals currently experiencing homelessness.

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7 Priority Need Name Support Programs through Administration Priority Level High
Population All Populations
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Planning and Program Administration
Description Ensure CDBG programs are managed, compliant with federal laws, and efficient.

Basis for Relative Priority The need for staff to carry out the grant program activities is critical. The City may use external parties such as consultants and subrecipients to assist with these efforts.

Narrative (Optional)
The Con Plan regulations require a description of each relative priority and the need level assigned by family and income category for housing, homeless, and special needs populations. The priority needs level definitions have been established by HUD and are as follows:
• H (High Priority): Activities to address this need will be funded by the City during the five -year period as funding allows.
• M (Medium Priority): If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five -year period. Also, the City will take other actions to help this group locate other sources of funds.
• L (Low Priority): The City will not fund activities to address this need during the five-year period.

The City will consider Certifications of Consistency for other entities' applications for federal assistance.
• N (No Such Need): The City finds that there is no such need, or this need is already substantially addressed. No Certifications of Consistency will be considered.

To meet the designated priorities over the next five years, the City of Monterey Park will perform a broad range of activities. The priority needs listed provide a further description of each priority, the population(s) targeted, the types of activities to be conducted, and the estimated types of federal, state, and local resources available. While the summary does not attest to be an absolute accounting of all resources available, it does provide information on the types of resources most frequen tly accessed to meet housing and community objectives in the City of Monterey Park.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
The City does not anticipate using its funds for this purpose due to the high administrative costs and limited HOME funds. The City will continue to work with LACDA—Housing Assistance Program with its rental voucher program.

TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs
The City does not anticipate using its funds for this purpose due to the high administrative costs and limited HOME funds. The City does not anticipate prioritizing any programs that are TBRA for Non-Homeless, Special Needs.

New Unit Production
Property values, construction costs, and limited vacant land continue to be a barrier to the development of new housing. The City will continue to work with private and non- profit housing developers to provide opportunities for affordable housing in both homeownership and rental units.

Rehabilitation
Over 76% of the City’s housing stock is over 45 years old and will require repairs including roof replacement and plumbing repairs/replacement. The City will continue to support a housing rehabilitation program. The market continues to be healthy whereby, if the City lends to a homebuyer, generally those funds are paid back.

Acquisition, including preservation
Property values will remain a barrier to housing acquisition and housing preservation programs. The level of financial assistance needed to acquire a property or invest in a property to preserve its affordability terms, typically exceeds the HOME Program Per Unit S ubsidy Limit. However, the City will continue to seek out properties available for acquisition and preservation.

Table 3 – Influence of Market Conditions

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The City has been notified by HUD that it will be receiving an estimated $ 576,795 in CDBG funds for FY 2025–2026, and $278,235 in HOME funds. The City anticipates prior year carryover funds of $653,009 in CBDG and $1,428,656 HOME. No program income is anticipated.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG
Public -
Federal
Administration and
Planning
Econ
omic
Development
Public Improvements
Public Services
Acquisition
$563,008 $0 $76,214 $639,222 $2,252,032
In Year 2, the City
expects to receive
$563,008 in CDBG
entitlement
funds. Any
unencumbered
funds from prior
year(s)
resources will
be allocated to
eligible CDBG
activities.

HOME
Public -
Federal
Administration and
Planning
Hom
eowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental
New and Rehab
Acquisition $285,787.37 $0 $1,428,565 $1,714,352 $1,143,149.48 In Year 2, the City
expects to receive
$285,787.37 in
HOME
entitlement
funds. Any
unencumbered
funds from prior
year(s)
resources will
be allocated to
eligible HOME
activities.

Table 4 - Anticipated Resources

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City of Monterey Park and HUD share a mutual interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent possible to deliver high- quality affordable housing, neighborhood improvement programs, supportive services, and economic development.

Entitlement Funds
Leverage, in the context of CDBG funding, means bringing other local, state, and federal financial resources to maximize the reach and impact of the City’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded programs. HUD, like many other federal agencies, encourages the recipients of federal monies to demonstrate that efforts are being made to strategically leverage additional funds to achieve greater results. Leverage is also a way to increase project efficiencies and benefit from economies of scale that often come with combining sources of funding for similar or expanded scopes. Funds will be leveraged if financial commitments toward the costs of a project from a source other than the originating HUD program are documented.

Other Federal Grant Programs
In addition to the entitlement dollars listed above, the federal government has several other funding programs for community development and affordable housing activities. These include the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 202, the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) through the Federal Home Loan Bank, and others.

It should be noted that in most cases the City would not be the applicant for these fundi ng sources as many of these programs help affordable housing developers rather than local jurisdictions.

State Housing and Community Development Sources
In California, the Department of Housing and Community Development ( State HCD) and the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) administer a variety of statewide public affordable housing programs that help nonprofit affordable housing developers. Examples of State HCD’s non-competitive program is the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. C ompetitive State HCD programs include the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), Affordable Housing Innovation Fund (AHIF), Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN), and CalHOME. Many State HCD programs have historically been funded by one-time State bond issuances and, as such, are subject to limited availability of funding.

CalHFA offers multiple mortgage loan programs, down payment assistance programs, and funding for the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable ownership units. The State also administers the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a widely used financing source for affordable housing projects. As with the other federal and state grant programs discussed above, the City would either must competitively apply or affordable housing developers could apply for funding through these programs for particular developments in the City.

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County and Local Housing and Community Development Sources There are a variety of countywide and local resources that support housing and community development programs. Some of these programs help local affordable housing developers and community organizations while others help directly to individuals. The Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) Program helps first-time homebuyers by allowing an eligible purchaser to take 20 percent of their annual mortgage interest payment as a tax credit against federal income taxes. The County administers the MCC Program on behalf of the jurisdictions, including Monterey Park.

The City will use its excess match carried over from prior years to fulfill its HOME match obligation. HOME regulations allow the excess match to be carried over and applied to future HOME project match liability.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City does not own land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

Discussion
Not Applicable.

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

Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type Role Geographic Area Served
City of Monterey Park Government
Economic Development Non-
homeless special needs
Ownership Planning Rental
neighborhood improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Fair Housing Foundation Subrecipient
Homelessness Non-
homeless special
needs
Ownership
Public Housing
Rental
Jurisdiction
Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority (LAHSA) Government
Homelessness
Public Housing
Rental
Jurisdiction
County of LA CDC
Community Development
Department Housing
Division
Government
Homelessness
Public Housing
Rental
Jurisdiction
Table 5 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City does not anticipate any gaps in the delivery of service based on the institutional structure of the City government, departments, or agencies. The Finance Department participates in a few coalitions and collaborations to enhance coordination between the public and private housing and social service agencies providing services to Monterey Park residents.

The gaps in the institutional delivery system is increasingly limiting resources for cities and communities.

There are often not enough staff to meet increased administrative burdens of federal funds. Also, coordination between multiple agencies should be increased to avoid duplication of services.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homeless Prevention Services Available in the
Community Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People
with HIV
Homeless Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X
Utility Assistance
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X X
Education X
Employment and Employment Training X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS X X
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X
Table 6 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City participates in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, coordinated annually by LAHSA. This countywide init iative gathers critical data on the number and demographics of people experiencing homelessness, helping inform resource allocation and service delivery. The City of Monterey Park is part of Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3) —one of eight regions used by the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (LA CoC) to coordinate homeless services and planning. While the data from this most recent PIT does not include racial or ethnic data specifically for the City of Monterey Park, it does reveal that County- wide the largest ethnic group experiencing homelessness is Hispanic (56%) followed by White and Black/African American (18%) individuals.

In 2020, the Monterey Park Police Department established the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET)— a multi-disciplinary team designed to address both homelessness and mental health needs. NET includes a police sergeant, a detective, three officers, a housing navigation coordinator, and a Los Angeles County social worker. The team collaborates closely with LAHSA, the Department of Mental Health, and Union Station Homeless Services to provide direct outreach, rapid rehousing navigation, and supportive services to unsheltered individuals. Residents are encouraged to contact NET for non -emergency assistance involving unhoused individuals or mental health concerns.

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Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The City also works in partnership with several agencies, including non -profit service providers, housing providers, and other governmental entities to provide services for special needs populations, including persons experiencing homelessness. These populations include the elderly, frail elderly, mentally ill, and those with physical or developmental disabilities. There are a range of services available to these populations in the community, including mental health counseling, landlord/tenant mediation for reasonable accommodations, supportive services targeted to senior citizens, and healthcare services.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The City is striving to improve intergovernmental and non-governmental agencies to synergize efforts and resources and develop new revenues for community service needs and the production of affordable housing. The City of Monterey Park is dedicated to the development and implementation of quality, value-based programs, and funding to address the needs of the community. Collaborative efforts include:
• Researching funding sources to leverage CDBG/HOME funds • Pursuing state and federal grants and foundation grants to leverage CDBG/HOME funds • Attending informational meetings with collaborative stakeholders concerning programs and projects benefiting low- and moderate-income persons
• Building staff capacity for the City and sub-recipients to better serve the community • Establishing closer working relationship with agencies dealing with homelessness and special needs housing

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding
Goal
Outcome
Indicator
1 Promote Fair Housing 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide • Fair Housing Education CDBG:
$100,000
Households:
550
2 Increase Access to
Affordable Housing 2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide • Preserve and increase the
supply of Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$0
HOME:
$257,209.37
Housing
Units: 5
3 Support Community
Services 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
• Provide public services for
low-income youth, families,
and seniors
• Public services for residents
with special needs
CDBG:
$100,000
Persons: 550
4 Enhance Public Facilities
and Infrastructure 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Census
Tract
• Improve public facilities
and infrastructure
• Address material and
architectural barriers to
accessibility
CDBG:
$1,076,015 Projects: 4
5 Promote Economic
Development 2025 2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
• Develop and strengthen
small businesses
• Support local
entrepreneurs
• Expand employment
and/or workforce
development programs
• Improve access to job
opportunities.

CDBG:
$200,000
Businesses:
50 6
Support Efforts to
Address
Homelessness
2025 2029
Homeless Non-
Housing Community
Development
Citywide
Low/Mod
Census Tract
• Connect those experiencing
homelessness with
resources.
• Prevent homelessness.

Shorten period of
homelessness.

CDBG:
$0
People: 0
7 Support Programs
through Program
Administration
2025 2029 Planning and
Administration Citywide • Comply with CDBG and
HOME regulations
CDBG:
$563,005
HOME:
$142,890
Other: N/A
Table 7 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Promote Fair Housing
Goal Description The City will continue to collaborate with entities assisting families and individuals seeking counseling and/or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination problems. 2 Goal Name Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Goal Description Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development, and/or programs that assist LMI families with finding housing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing consistent with the City’s 2025-2029 AI.
3 Goal Name Support Community Services
Goal Description Provide needed public services that assist individuals and families in the following ways: crisis intervention, crime prevention, homeless prevention, services for at-risk families, shelter in- take services, senior and special needs services, n utrition and preventative health services, supplemental food/clothing/counseling and job search assistance to those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, and other vital social services. 4 Goal Name Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal Description Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include improving parks and infrastructure, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and safe routes to school. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal Description Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation.
6 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Goal Description Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness. This goal involves transitional housing, emergency housing, homeless prevention, and services for at-risk homeless and homeless veterans. 7 Goal Name Support Programs through Planning Administration Goal Description This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed in whole or in part by CDBG funds. Planning and Administration also provides funds for the general operating and planning and support for CHDO.

Table 8 – Goals Descriptions

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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The following are an estimated number of families per income category to whom the City will assist in providing affordable housing in the next five years.

1. Extremely low-income families: 5

2. Low-income families: 0

3. Moderate-income families: 0

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
Not applicable. The City does not own any public housing units or any other types of housing units.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
LACDA serves the City and provides Section 8 housing assistance to the residents. The City will continue to provide support services as requested by LACDA.

Housing Authority of County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) promotes resident’s involvement through the Resident Councils. The role of a Resident Council (RC) is to improve the quality of life and re sident satisfaction in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for individuals and families living public housing. Resident Councils serve as the voice of the housing communities that elect them. They have their individual priority programs and goals depending upon the demographics, needs, and aspirations of their communities. Role of Resident Councils include:

Advisory Role: Act as an advisory board on matters such as neighbor conflict, community safety, sounding board for public housing policy issues, and to provide feedback on legislative issues.

Partnership Role: Act as partners with HACoLA both in intention and action to develop mutual trust and respect to address issues and work together collaboratively and e ffectively to: (1) resolve issues (2) problem solve (3) empower communities to take action for themselves.

Social Role: Encourage community solidarity through celebrations and parties, develop networking systems both in and outside the housing communities , and provide valuable service to the community through volunteerism.

Safe Environments Role: Play a significant role in creating safe environments in their communities, while encouraging resident participation in programs such as neighborhood watch and safety programs.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? N/A
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
This does not apply.

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing can be posed by market, governmental, infrastructure and environmental factors. These constraints may result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate- income households or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Constraints to housing production significantly impact households with lower incomes and special needs.

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been se verely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment in California. Although there are other funding sources for affordable housing such as four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, CalHOME, and the Multifamily Housing Program, it is unclear if additional affordable housing projects can be financed since affordable housing projects typically require multiple funding sources. The City is proactive in considering and seeking additional funding sources that will facilitate the construc tion of affordable housing, development of jobs, and improvement of the quality of life.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs resulting from the environmental review process may also add to the cost of housing.

Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides, seismic hazards, or other special circumstance.

These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. The City has revised the General Plan and updated the zoning ordinance to facilitate the provision of affordable housing and sustainable development.

Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing.

Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments.

State Prevailing Wage Requirements: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development.

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Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance.

In general, residential developers interv iewed for the 2014 -21 Housing Element update and the preparation of this ConPlan reported that the City’s public policies are not a constraint to new housing production.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Although the City does not have control over several factors that present barriers to affordable housing, the City does implement many programs to help facilitate the construction of affordable housing and assist renters and homeowners.

The City implements various housing programs to reduce or modify development standards that add costs to constructing affordable housing. These may include modification of parking, open space, and other standards through administrative exceptions. Moreover, considerable fee reductions are offered in return for affordability agreements. Finally, developers of affordable housing are also able to secure density bonuses that work to increase the cash flow of a project and indirectly mitigate the cost of construction, land costs, Continue to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled).Support the County's efforts to maintain, and possibly to inc rease, the current level of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance through participation in lobbying efforts and support of County policies.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City's role and responsibility for homeless services and support as noted in the Strategic Plan Goals are collaborative in nature, as this is largely covered by outside agencies (i. e. Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homeless). The City relies on coordinated efforts with LAHSA to provide shelter opportunities; the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless to provide information, counseling, and referral s ervices to homeless persons that reside in the City, Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to provide emergency shelter services and social services for families with children, as well as other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons.

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. LAHSA partners with the County of Los Angeles to integrate services and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Monterey Park is in SPA 3 and will continue to collaborate with LAHSA and other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons.

LAHSA conducts the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count every year, as part of its mission “to support, create and sustain solutions to homelessness in the City and County of Los Angeles by providing leadership, advocacy, planning and management of program funding.” Volunteers throughout Los Angeles County mobilize to conduct a count of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless people. Due to Los Angeles County’s s ize and population, the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the largest in the nation. Homeless counts are “Point- In-Time” counts over a designated period. Data from the count is critical to addressing the complexities of homelessness and planning how to best invest public resources, raise public awareness, identify the needs of homeless people and improve service delivery opportunities to prevent and eliminate homelessness in the region.

The Monterey Park Police Department NET team collaborates closely with LAHSA, the Department of Mental Health, and Union Station Homeless Services to provide direct outreach, rapid rehousing navigation, and supportive services to unsheltered individuals. Residents are encouraged to contact NET for non-emergency assistance involving unhoused individuals or mental health concerns.

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Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Due to extremely limited CDBG funds, the City does not currently provide financial assistance to agencies assisting homeless individuals. However, the City will consider the accumulation of surplus or unexpended funds for future financial assistance to such agencies that provide emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for the homeless. In addition, the City has made it a priority to work closely with neighboring shelters throughout the year and during the Winter Shelter Program from December to March of each year. The Winter Shelter program is operated by both two nearest shelters: Bell Shelter and East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. The Bell Shelter also operates year- round, providing 210 shelter beds for the homeless and 64 beds for the homeless drug and alcohol program.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City has collaborated with LAHSA, shelter providers, and the group home operators, such as MERCI Housing, in the past to provide services for homeless persons in the jurisdiction. For example, the Salvation Army Bell Shelter is one of the region’s largest homeless shelters. The agency provides a homeless case management and life -skills program, which targets the chronically homeless population, serving as a point-of-entry into services for homeless persons. Program participants are identified and/or referred to by the shelter, community partners, local churches, and schools. Participants complete an intake and assessment process that will be used to create individualized case plans and drive weekly case management. Participants will also receive life skills training offered on a variety of topics and assistance/tools needed to overcome barriers to employment. Housing and employment are generally the most critical but health and mental health issues are also addressed. Bell Shelter partners with other local programs as appropriate and works with emergency housing, transitional housing, and low-income permanent housing sources to help provide the most appropriate housing for individual clients.

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

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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

As previously stated, the City is relying on coordinated efforts with LAHSA, the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Bell Shelter, and Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low - income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
In addition to the agencies previously mentioned, the City will continue to seek and work with local nonprofit agencies who provide emergency food, clothing, and referral services to low-income City residents; many of which are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The City undertakes a range of activities to address the problem of lead-based paint in housing, including outreach, assessment, and abatement. The City conducts housing inspection to determine if various types of housing are safe, sanitary, and fit for habitation.

When the City uses federal funds to perform rehabilitation work on a property, an assessment for lead- based paint hazards will be conducted. Appropriate action is taken to address the lead -based paint hazards based upon the level of investment.

The City will increase lead-based paint (LBP) awareness and abatement in its assisted housing programs.

LBP awareness and abatement are key initiatives within the City’s Housing Element and CDBG/HOME programs. The City’s goal is to make certain that each tenant, landlord, and property owner is fully aware of the dangers, symptoms, and methods of testing, treatment, and prevention of LBP poisoning. The City will address the problem of LBP hazard by implementing the residential rehabilitation program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock. All applicants eligible for services through the residential rehabilitation program receive the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. When a property built before 1978 is approved for grant -funded repairs that may disturb lead -based paint, an inspection test is ordered. When containment and/or abatement are necessary, the homeowner is required to use a contractor certified in lead -safe work practices by the state of California. The City distributes information warning people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will further aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Monterey Park. The City will adhere to Federal guidelines for reduction activities with LBP.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Through the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation program, residents receive information and resources to address potential lead hazards. The City has taken a further step in acquiring the services of a Certified Lead Consultant to inspect for lead -based paint and soil, a ssess individual lead based paint risk, oversee and monitor lead -based paint hazard reduction and conduct a post -hazard reduction clearance test to ensure elimination of contamination.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Through both the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, described above, amelioration of lead hazard risks is an integral part of the program, including information, inspections, technical advice, and financial assistance for eligible participants.

The City uses the table below to ensure compliance with HUD’s Consolidated Lead -Based Paint Regulations.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families While the City has no control over many of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non -profit agencies involved in providing services to low- and moderate-income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services.

During the ConPlan period, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and se lf-sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. As funds become available, the City will consider allocating CD BG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty.

Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty.

The City addresses this issue by increasing resident's employability through training and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City will coordinate with Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Management Career Solutions, West San Gabriel WorkSource, and Asian Youth Center, and Chinatown Servic e Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, East Los Angeles Community College, and the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission. These agencies provide job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Similarly, employers use some of these agencies to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers.

During the ConPlan period, the City's Economic and Community Development Department will foster economic growth by encouraging economic development opportunities that result in:

1. A jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents;

2. An invigorated economic base through increased sales tax generation; and

3. Economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy.

As funding availability permits, the City will consider assistance to public agencies and nonprofit organizations providing neighborhood housing services, supportive services to the homeless, older adults with physical or mental impairment, the mentally ill, victims of domestic violenc e, and households with abused children, in addition to other services The City will also continue coordinating with public agencies providing job training, life skills training, lead poisoning prevention and remediation, and other community education programs.

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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Due to limited CDBG and HOME funds, Monterey Park will seek additional grant funds to leverage the CDBG/HOME program and to coordinate with other public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Many of these agencies also help with securing affordable housing.

The City will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act. Section 3 helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self- sufficiency. This set of regulations require that to the greatest extent feasible, the City will provide job training, employment, and contracting opportu nities for low - and very low -income residents in connection with housing and public construction projects.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City understands that all efforts using federal, state, and local resources to carry out its AAP must be conducted in accordance with established laws, regulations, and sound management and accounting practices. The following procedures have been established for monitoring activities:
• Ongoing, internal reviews of progress reports and expenditures. • Regular internal meetings to coordinate staff efforts in regard to performance and compliance.
• Periodic reports to appropriate City officials and other stakeholders. • Full review of receipts and expenditures from subrecipients prior to disbursement of funds. • On-site visits of subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal regulations; technical assistance is provided where necessary.
• Project and financial data on CDBG- funded activities will be maintained using the HUD software IDIS (Integrated Disbursement Information System). Use of this system will allow HUD staff easy access to local data for review and progress evaluation. • Timely submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

The Finance Department oversees the CDBG and HOME funded programs for the City. The Finance Department ensures that all of the CDBG and HOME funded programs are implemented in compliance with federal regulations and local policy. This would include ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, environmental review, fair housing, minority and women-owned business enterprises, Section 3, affirmative marketing through ongoing monitoring of programs and services assisted with CDBG and HOME funds.

The Finance Department coordinates with other internal departments (i.e. Public Works Department and Community Development Department), as well as external social service agencies (i.e. Fair Housing Foundation) when receiving CDBG funds to operate the various projects and progr ams. However, each program is administered or coordinated by the appropriate staff in each department and supervised by the director of that department.

The lead department for the 2025 -2029 ConPlan preparation and yearly reporting is the Finance Department under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Monterey Park’s 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan is based on priorities established by the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan is the first year of the five-year strategy for 2025 through 2029. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan combines two Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME).

The City’s Finance Department coordinates, manages plans, submits, and implements the process. The Department continues to be involved in activities which enhance the coordination between public and non-profit, private housing providers, and health and service agencies.

The 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan serves as the City’s blueprint for providing decent affordable hous ing to lower-income households, providing suitable living environments, expanding economic opportunities, and expanding the capacity of nonprofit housing providers to the citizens of Monterey Park. This strategic plan sets forth goals, objectives, and per formance benchmarks for measuring and establishing a framework for progress. This program year the City anticipates receiving a CDBG allocation of approximately $576,795 and approximately $278,235 in HOME funds.

The proposed plan includes the following initiatives under CDBG funding: General Administration, Public Infrastructure Improvement, Business Improvement, and Fair Housing. The funds serve extremely low to moderate-income residents.

HOME funded activities include General Administration, and Homeowner/Renter occupied Rehabilitation Program. The populations served are low to moderate-income residents.

Note: As of the date of the publication of the draft 2025 -2026 Action Plan, HUD has not announced the exact dollar amount of the City’s annual CDBG allocation. Therefore, the amounts listed are only estimates and all proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionately increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocations.

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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation
Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG Public-
federal
Administration and
Planning
Public Improvements
Public Services
Economic
Development
$563,008 $0 $76,214 $639,222 $2,252,032
Funding to
support CDBG
eligible
programs/
activities from
2025-2029
throughout
Monterey
Park.

HOME Public-
federal
Administration and
Planning
Hom
eowner Rehab
Multifamily Rental New
and Rehab
Acquisition
$285,787.37 $0 $1,428,565 $1,714,352 $1,143,149.48
Funding to
support HOME
eligible
programs/
activities from
2025-2029
throughout
Monterey
Park.

Table 1 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Exp
lain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City of Monterey Park and HUD share a mutual interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent possible to deliver high- quality affordable housing, neighborhood improvement programs, supportive services, and economic development.

Entitlement Funds
Leverage, in the context of CDBG funding, means bringing other local, state, and federal financial resources to maximize the reach and impact of the City’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded programs. HUD, like many other federal agencies, encourages the recipients of federal monies to demonstrate that efforts are being made to strategically leverage additional funds to achieve greater results. Leverage is also a way to increase project efficiencies and benefit from economies of scale that often come with combining sources of funding for similar or expanded scopes. Funds will be leveraged if financial commitments toward the costs of a project from a source other than the originating HUD program are documented.

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Other Federal Grant Programs
In addition to the entitlement dollars listed above, the federal government has several other funding programs for community development and affordable housing activities. These include: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 202, the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) through the Federal Home Loan Bank, and others.

It should be noted that in most cases the City would not be the applicant for these funding sources as many of these programs offer assistance to affordable housing developers rather than local jurisdictions.

State Housing and Community Development Sources
In California, the Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) and the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) administer a variety of statewide public affordable housing programs that help nonprofit affordable housing developers. Examples of State HCD’s non -competitive program is the
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program. C ompetitive State HCD programs include the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), Affordable Housing Innovation Fund (AHIF), Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN), and CalHOME. Many State HCD programs have historically been funded by one-time State bond issuances and, as such, are subject to limited availability of funding.

CalHFA offers multiple mortgage loan programs, down payment assistance programs, and funding for the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable ownership units. The State also administers the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a widely used financing source for affordable housing projects. As with the other federal and state grant programs discussed above, the City would either must competitively apply or affordable housing developers could apply for funding through these programs for particular developments in the City.

County and Local Housing and Community Development Sources There are a variety of countywide and local resources that support housing and community development programs. Some of t hese programs help local affordable housing developers and community organizations while others help directly to individuals. The Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) Program helps first-time homebuyers by allowing an eligible purchaser to take 20 percent of their annual mortgage interest payment as a tax credit against federal income taxes. The County administers the MCC Program on behalf of the jurisdictions, including Monterey Park.

The City will use its excess match carried over from prior years to fulfill its HOME match obligation. HOME regulations allow the excess match to be carried over and applied to future HOME project match liability.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City does not own land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

Discussion
Not Applicable.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category
Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding
Goal
Outcome
Indicator
1 Prom
ote Fair
Housing
2025 2026
Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Affirmatively further fair
housing throughout the
City by providing
guidance and assistance
to residents to increase
their awareness of fair
housing rights and
support residents
reporting fair housing
issues and seek
corrective action.

CDBG:
$20,000
110
Households
Assisted
2 Increase Access
to Affordable
Housing
2025 2026
Affordable Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Expand the supply of
affordable housing;
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
CDBG:
$0
HOME
:
$257,209.37
5 Housing
Units
3 Support
Community
Services
2025 2026
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Census
Tract
Citywide
Access to and supply of
public services
CDBG:
$0
0 Persons
4 Enhance Public
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Low/Mod
Census
Tract
Improve City public
facilities and
infrastructure
CDBG:
$430,407
2 Projects
5 Promote
Economic
Development
2025 2026
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Develop and strengthen
small businesses,
support local
entrepreneurs, expand
employment and/or
workforce development
programs, and improve
access to job
opportunities.

CDBG
:
$0
0 Businesses
6 Support Efforts
to Address
Homelessness
2025 2026
Homeless Non-
Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Low/Mod
Census
Tract
Increase access to and
supply of homeless
services and facilities CDBG:
$0 0 People
7 Support Programs
through Program
Administration
2025 2026
Planning and
Administration Citywide
Ensure the management
of a compliant and
efficient CDBG and HOME
programs
CDBG:
$112,601
HOME:
$28,578
2 Other
Table 2 – Annual Goals

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Promote Fair Housing
Goal
Description
The City will continue to collaborate with entities assisting families and individuals seeking counseling and/or legal solutions to fair housing and discrimination problems. 2 Goal Name Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Goal Description Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development and/or programs that assist LMI families with finding housing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing.
3 Goal Name Support Community Services
Goal Description Provide needed public services that assist individuals and families in the following ways: crisis intervention, crime prevention, homeless prevention, services for at-risk families, shelter in-take services, senior and special needs services, nutrition and preventative health services, supplemental food/clothing/counseling and job search assistance to those who are
homeless or at-risk of homelessness, and other vital social services. 4 Goal Name Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal
Description
Activities that improve the quality of life for residents include improving parks and infrastructure, creating green streets, improving accessibility, and safe routes to school. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal Description Provide programs and funding for economic development activities that will promote business retention and business creation.
6 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Goal Description Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness. This goal involves transitional housing, emergency housing, homeless prevention, and services for at-risk homeless and homeless veterans.
7 Goal Name Support Programs through Planning Administration Goal Description This program provides payment of reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities and housing rehabilitation delivery that are financed as a whole or in part by CDBG funds. Planning and Administration also provides funds for the general operating and planning and support for
CHDO.

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Action Plan focuses on activities to be funded with the two federal entitlement grants CDBG and administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing and community development needs in the City are extensive and require the effective and efficient use of limited funds. HUD allocates CDBG and HOME funding to eligible jurisdictions on a formula basis, using factors such as population, income distribution, and poverty rate.

CDBG Program - CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of low -and moderate-income. There is a wide range of activities that are eligible under CDBG Programs. CDBG grantees are responsible for ensuring that each eligible activity meets one of three national objectives:

1. Benefiting low and moderate income persons;

2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and

3. Meet an urgent need that the grantee is unable to finance on its own.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $ 563,008 in program year 2025-2026 CDBG funds. The City will be using $0 program income, and $76,214 carryover from prior years.

HOME Program - HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance or security deposits. HOME is designed to create affordable housing to low -income households. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $285,787.37 in PY 2025-2026 HOME funds. The City will be using approximately $1,428,565 in carryover funds from prior years.

Please refer to the following page for listing of projects.

Note
: As of the date of the publication of the draft 2025 Action Plan, HUD has not announced the exact dollar amount of the City’s annual CDBG allocation. Therefore, the amounts listed are only estimates and all proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionately increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocations.

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Projects
# Project Name 2025-2026 Allocation
CDBG
1 Planning and Administration $112,601
2 Fair Housing Services $20,000
3 Public Facilities and Infrastructure $430,407
TOTAL $563,008
HOME
1 Planning and Administration $28,578
2 CHDO Assistance $42,869
3 Affordable Housing $214,340.37
TOTAL $285,787.37
Table 4 – Goals Description
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating a majority of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 2025- 2026 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate -income people throughout the City.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income residents. The projects selected for funding represent programs designed to meet needs identified as high within the consolidated plan. Funding is limited, so not all projects requesting funding were able to be funded. The City strives to have a broad spectrum of programs to meet the needs of as many populations throughout Monterey Park as possible.

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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $112,601
Description The City will continue to provide planning and administration services required to manage and operate the City’s CDBG programs. Such funds will assist in managing community development, housing, and economic development programs.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description City Hall
Planned Activities Program administrative costs for CDBG operations. 2 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand fair housing choice and access
Needs Addressed Fair housing education
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description Provide funding to handle fair housing cases and education.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that will
benefit from the proposed activities
110 Persons
Location Description Households within the City
Planned Activities The City will provide legal services, training, and mediation over discrimination cases and Fair Housing Act education.
3 Project Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Target Area LMI Areas
Goals Supported Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure Needs Addressed Improve quality of life and accessibility Funding CDBG: $430,407
Description Provide funding for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
2 Projects
Location Description LMI Areas
Planned Activities ADA sidewalk improvements, public facility improvements

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4 Project Name HOME Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and administration
Needs Addressed Planning and administration
Funding HOME: $28,578
Description The City will continue to provide planning and administration services required to manage and operate the City’s HOME programs. Such funds will assist in managing community development and housing programs.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description City Hall
Planned Activities Program administrative costs for HOME operations. 5 Project Name CHDO Set-Aside
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding HOME: $42,869
Description Assistance to selected CHDO to provide affordable housing and residential rehabilitation.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
0 Project
Location Description TBD
Planned Activities Assist a CHDO to provide affordable housing. The City may defer use of these funds to future years to add future HOME funds to complete a more substantial project.
6 Project Name Affordable Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing opportunities Needs Addressed Affordable housing
Funding HOME: $214,340.37
Description Provide affordable housing.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
5 Households
Location Description TBD
Planned Activities Provide funding for housing rehabilitation, new housing development and/or programs that assist LMI families with finding housing solutions including programs that increase homeownership, development of housing for special needs populations, support integrated housing solutions and plans, and reduce barriers to affordable housing.

Table 5 – Project Information

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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Not applicable. The City has not established specific target areas to focus the investment of CDBG funds.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Eligible LMI Block Groups 70
Community Wide 30
Table 6 - Geographic Distribution
Ratio
nale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City seeks to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low -and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds. Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low - and moderate -income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

Discussion
Unless otherwise specified, all the City’ s HUD-funded housing and community deve lopment programs are generally available to eligible low- and moderate-income persons citywide. To prevent the concentration of low-income persons, City housing programs are marketed and available throughout the City. The programs are not directed to any one geographical area but rather the extremely low - to moderate-income (0 to 80 percent of the MFI) persons and families. The City wants to promote a balanced and integrated community and is committed to helping throughout the City.

An area benefit is an activity that meets the identified needs of low- and moderate-income persons residing in an area where at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. The benefits of this type of activity are available to all persons in the area regardless of income. The City seeks to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low -and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds . Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low- and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availab ility of other funding sources and financial feasibility. Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

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HUD provides estimates of the number of persons that can be considered Low-, Low- to Moderate-, and Low, Moderate-, and Medium-income persons based on special tabulations of data from the 2011–2015 ACS five- year estimates. LMI percentages are calculated at various principal geographies provided by the Census Bureau. Because timely use of this data is required by regulation, any changes to the City's existing service area boundaries would need to be approved by the City Council. Each year, through the adoption of the City's Annual Action Plan, the City Council approves the service area boundaries as the City's official low- and moderate-income "Target Areas" and "Deteriorating Areas".

The City has traditionally used 100 percent of its CDBG resources to benefit these special areas and/or to operate programs available exclusively to low- and moderate-income people (whereas HUD regulations only require a minimum 70 percent low/mod benefit level for CDBG activities). To continue to achieve this high ratio of low/mod benefit for its CDBG resources, and because of the compelling need to assist these spe cial areas, the City will continue to direct CDBG resources to these special geographic areas.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The tables below delineate the affordable housing goals by population type and program type for FY 202 5-

26. The City will utilize several programs to achieve these goals.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance-Section 8 vouchers 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 5
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 8 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG funds for program year 2025-2026 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.

The City uses HOME funds for rehabilitation of owner -occupied single-family properties. The City must use the HOME affordable homeownership limits provided by HUD when setting price limits for affordable home sales and when using HOME funds for home rehabilitation. Also, the use of funds for HOME assisted activities requires that the value of the property after rehabilitation must not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area. The HOME Final Rule offers two options for determining the 95 percent of median purchase price limit for owner-occupied single-family housing, as noted below:
(1) HUD will provide limits for affordable housing based on 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area; OR
(2) Perform a local market survey to determine the 95 percent of median purchase price limit.

The City of Monterey Park beli eves the 203(b) limits provided by HUD, for Los Angeles County, understate housing prices in Monterey Park. Therefore, staff performed its own analysis to determine the 95 percent of median purchase price limits.

To conduct a local market survey, the City must collect and present sales data by type of housing (for example, one- to- four-unit, condos, townhomes, and manufactured housing) on all or nearly all of the one- family house sales in the entire City. The data must be presented in ascending order of sales price and include the address of the listed properties and their locations within the City.

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The length of the reporting period varies with the volume of monthly home sales. If there are 500 or more housing sales per month within the within the City, a one-month reporting period must be used. If there are 250-499 sales per month, a two-month reporting must be used. If there are fewer than 250 sales per month, a three-month reporting period must be used. If the total number of sales reported is an odd number, the median is established by the price of the middle sale. If the total number of sales is an even number, the higher of the two middle numbers is considered the median.

Based on a comparison of local housing market listing prices and sales information, it was determined that the HOME Program After-Rehab Value Limits published by HUD do not accurately reflect current actual home purchase prices for the area. Therefore, as allowed by HUD, a local market survey was conducted for the City home sales for a three-month period using Chicago Title closed home sales data. This survey shows a median price for single-family of $965,000 in the City and a 95% median value price of $916,750 for single family homes. The median condominium of $738,000 and a 95% median value price of $701,100 for condominium sales (see Appendix B - HOME Program After-Rehab Value Limits).

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) provides rental unit assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0-50 percent of Median Income) individuals and households in making rents affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There is a total of 21,087 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 1,138 are assigned to the elderly, 184 to homeless individuals, and 534 to disabled individuals. Specifically, Monterey Park annually receives approximately 432 housing vouchers. The largest percentage of Voucher recipients, outside of Whites, is African American individuals.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There are no public housing units in the City of Monterey Park; therefore, this section does not apply.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA manages a resid ent engagement process with their public housing. However, there is no public housing in the City.

If t
he PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
There is no public housing a uthority in the City of Monterey Park. The City relies on the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority, to address public housing needs and OCHA is not designated as troubled.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City is located within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Continuum. The continuum provides oversight of federal homeless assistance dollars and collaborates with local communities to provide the best service to our residents who are homeless. The Los Angeles Continuum conducts quarterly community meetings and the public is invited. During the 2024-25 program year, the City of Monterey Park will use CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP, and State funds to address the needs of the homeless. The City of Monterey Park will continue to participate in LAHSA’s annual homeless count to identify the needs in the community. The Community Service Bureau of the Monterey Park Police Department has dedicated employees who reach out to the homeless individuals in the community guiding them to the regional services provided by LAHSA.

Describe the jurisdictions one -yea r goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City will continue its efforts in the prevention and reduction of homelessness by supporting the LAHSA and its outreach programs and providing referrals to public assistance programs offered by the County. During the 2024-25 program year, the City of Monterey Park will use CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP, and State funds to address the needs of the homeless.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue its efforts in addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. If additional CDBG funds become available, the City will reconsider funding public service agencies that assist in the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue its efforts in helping homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies to aid in preventing the recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

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Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low - income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance fr om public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City will continue its efforts in helping low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless. The City will also provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies in the County.

Discussion
Please see above.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

Constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing can be posed by market, governmental, infrastructure and environmental factors. These constraints may result in housing that is not affordable to low- and moderate- income households or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Constraint s to housing production significantly impact households with lower incomes and special needs.

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment in California. Although there are other funding sources for affordable housing such as four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, CalHOME, and the Multifamily Housing Program, it is unclear if additional affordable housing projects can be financed since affordable housing projects typically require multiple funding sources. The City is proactive in considering and seeking additional funding sources that will facilitate the construction of affordable housing, development of jobs, and improvement of the quality of life.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.).

Costs resulting from the environmental review process may also add to the cost of housing.

Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides, seismic hazards, or other special circumstance.

These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. The City has revised the General Plan and updated the zoning ordinance to facilitate the provision of affordable housing and sustainable development.

Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. Application processing fees in the City of Monterey Park were last updated in FY23-24, and adopted for an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments.

State Prevailing Wage Requirements: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost o f development.

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Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi- family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher tha n competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Affordable Housing Development Incentives
The City addresses the regional need for more affordable housing through support for the development of ne
w housing units, to increase the supply of affordable housing in the City. For-profit and non-profit housing developers play an important role in providing affordable housing. The City provides financial assistance through participation in the HOME and CDBG programs and offers a variety of development incentives to encourage affordable housing development, such as:

• Continue to implement land use policy that encourages new housing development and affordable housing through density bonuses.
• Assist in the development of new affordable housing units during the 2014 -2021 Housing Element through the provision of technical assistance.
• Explore ways to expedite affordable housing developments through the Design Review Board process.
• Investigate and develop list of available incentives/concessions for affordable development within 3 years of adoption of the Housing Element.
• Explore funding available through County of Los Angeles CDC, HCD, and HUD at the request of interested developers. Potential funding programs may include single - and multi -family housing rehabilitation programs and homeownership programs administered by HCD. • Evaluate and assess residual property taxes distribution under the Redevelopment Dissolution Laws and consider setting aside a portion into an Affordable Housing Fund to assist in development of new units affordable to lower-income households.
• Continue to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low- income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled).
• Continue to facilitate housing opportunities for special needs persons by allowing emergency shelters as a permitted use in the Industrial Zone.

The responsible agency is the City’s Finance Dep artment.

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Section 8 Rental Assistance
Renter overpayment is a significant issue in Monterey Park, as in all Southern California. The City addresses thi
s need through support for efforts to increase Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher funding.

There are no public housing units in the City. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) provides rental unit assistance to City residents through the Federal Section 8 Voucher program. The primary objective of this program is to assist low-income (0-50 percent of Median Income) individuals and households in making rents affordable. The following tables are based on the number of public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) offered by LACDA in their unincorporated areas and the cities in Los Angeles County that do not have their own Housing Authority. There is a total of 21,087 Vouchers provided to County residents of which 1,138 are assigned to the elderly, 184 to homeless individuals, and 534 to disabled individuals. Specifically, Monterey Park annually receives approximately 432 housing vouchers. The largest percentage of Voucher recipients, outside of Whites, is African American individuals.

The Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance program extends rental subsidies to very low -income households, as well as elderly and disabled persons. The subsidy represents the difference between 30 percent of the monthly income and the allowable rent determined by the Housing Choice voucher program.

The HACoLA coordinates Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance on behalf of the City.

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Introduction:

The City of Monterey Park will provide for a variety of actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families develop institutional structure, enhance coordination between public and private agencies. This section discusses the City's underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Efforts to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs will include:
• The City will obtain data from the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles on the number of Section 8 households assisted by race, ethnicity, age, and disability status. The City will compare who is being served to the demographic characteristics of the community. In this way, the City will be able to estimate more precisely underserved populations.
• The City will encourage and support the efforts of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to seek additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
• The City will encourage and support the efforts of non -profit housing development corporations to seek funding from federal, state, and local sources for special needs housing.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Monterey Park's annual CDBG and HOME entitlement allocations are limited. The City's HOME rehabilitation program assists with fostering and maintaining affordable housing to low- and moderate-income individuals and families with their housing needs. Another important element in the City’s approach to decent housing is the use of Section 8 Rental Vouchers administered through the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will increase lead-based paint (LBP) awareness and abatement in its assisted housing programs. LBP awareness and abatement are key initiatives within the City’s Housing Element and CDBG/HOME programs.

The City’s goal is to make certain that each tenant, landlord, and property owner is fully aware of the dangers, symptoms, and methods of testing, treatment, and prevention of LBP poisoning. The City will address the problem of LBP hazard by implementing the residential rehabilitation program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock. All applicants eligible for services through the residential rehabilitation program receive the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. When a property built before 1978 is approved

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for grant-funded repairs that may disturb lead-based paint, an inspection test is ordered. When containment and/or abatement are necessary, the homeowner is required to use a contractor certified in lead-safe work practices by the state of California. The City distributes information warning people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will further aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Monterey Park. The City will adhere to Federal guidelines for reduction activities with LBP.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families While the City has no control over many of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non -profit agencies involved in providing services to low- and moderate-income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services.

During the Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. As funds become available, the City will consider allocating CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty.

Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. The City addresses this issue by increasing resident's employability through training and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City will coordinate with Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Management Career Solutions, West San Gabriel WorkSource, and Asian Youth Center, and Chinatown Service Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, East Los Angeles Community College, and the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission. These agencies provide job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Similarly, employers use some of these agencies to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers.

During the Consolidated Plan period, the City's Economic and Community Development Department will foster economic growth by encouraging economic development opportunities that result in:

1. A jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents;

2. An invigorated economic base through increased sales tax generation; and

3. Economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy.

As funding availability permits, the City will consider assistance to public agencies and nonprofit organizations providing neighborhood housing services, supportive services to the homeless, older adults with physical or mental impairment, the mentally ill, victims of domestic violence, and households with abused children, in addition to other services, the City will also continue coordinating with public agencies providing job training, life skills training, lead poisoning prevention and remediation, and other community education programs.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Finance Department is the key department involved in the 5 -year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process. The Finance Department is responsible for administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, including the Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and program monitoring.

Additionally, the City will focus on:
• Strengthening the working relationship with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles by providing input to and coordinating with that organization. Efforts to strengthen the institutional structure will involve review of the five-year and annual plans of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, encouraging the Authority to conduct outreach to local landlords, providing information to the Authority on the location of housing suitable for disabled persons, and other similar considerations.
• Developing a working alliance with private institutions such as local lenders and associations of Realtors. Local lenders may be a source of referrals for applicants to the Residential Rehabilitation Program. Local associations o f Realtors may help the City to develop ways of increasing homeownership among all populations.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City has developed an inventory of public and private housing, health, and social services agencies. The City regularly updates the inventory and maintains a point of contact for each agency. Additionally, the City will obtain the agency-specific 5-Year Consolidated and 1-Annual Action Plans and maintain these plans in a resource binder to facilitate coordination in future program years.

Discussion:

See discussion above.

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Introduction:

CDBG Program - CDBG is an annual grant to cities to assist in the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally to persons of low-and moderate-income.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $576, 795 in PY 2025 -2026 CDBG funds. The City does not have program income.

HOME Program - HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs) The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement, rental assistance or security deposits. HOME is designed to create affordable housing to low -income households. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development.

The City is anticipating receiving approximately $278, 235 in PY 2025-2026 HOME funds. The City does not have any program income available, has no repayments planned and does not have any recaptured funds in local account.

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

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed.
0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements. 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan
0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities Total Program Income. 0 Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income
100%
CDBG Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan

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

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

Other forms of investment are local and federal funds.

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

These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual.

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

These are in the Resale/Recapture provision from the City’s Policies and Procedures Manual.

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

The City has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multi-family housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.

City Council Staff Report

Date: June 4, 2025
Agenda Item Number: 11.A.

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Haberle, Interim Fire Chief
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ("FHSZ") Pursuant to Government Code section 51178

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance adopting the Office of the State Fire Marshal ("OFSM") finalized State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone ("FHSZ") map;

2. Setting the second reading and Public Hearing for June 18, 2025; and

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This activity contemplates administrative actions and will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Accordingly, no further review is required.

Executive Summary:

The Office of the State Fire Marshal ("OFSM") finalized the adoption of the State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone ("FHSZ") map which became effective April 1, 2024. The State Fire Marshal is mandated by Government Code section 51178 to identify levels of fire hazard based on consistent statewide criteria and the expected severity of fire hazards.

Government Code section 51179 requires the State Fire Marshal to make recommendations of fire hazard severity zones to local agencies, including the City, for their designation and adoption by ordinance. The finalized map shows that the City of Monterey Park does not include any areas within a FHSZ identified by the State Fire Marshal.

Background:

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CAL FIRE") periodically updates fire hazard severity zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas ("LRAs") throughout the State.

These maps identify varying levels of fire hazard (Moderate, High and Very High) based on factors including vegetation, topography, weather, crown fire potential, and ember production

and movement. State law requires local jurisdictions to formally adopt these maps by ordinance to ensure proper implementation of associated building standards and fire safety requirements for identified hazard zones. CAL FIRE has completed its latest assessment of fire safety hazards in Monterey Park and there are no areas of the City that fall within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Strategic Plan Goal:

N/A

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 - MPK Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

2. Attachment 2 - Draft Fire Hazard Severity Map Ordinance

Staff Report
June 4, 2025
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Monterey Park - Fire Hazard Severity
Zone Map

City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of CaliforniaThe State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps.

Waterbody
Federal Responsibility
Area (FRA)Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
Projection: NAD 83 California Teale Albers
Scale: 1:277,000 at 11" x 17"
0 5 10 15 20Km
0 5 10Mi
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024
Very High High Moderate
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Los
Angeles
County
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605
710
5 105
405
10 110
101
1 60
2 134
19 2
57 7 1
4 7
66 2 13
1 10
42 103
72 2 10
39 60
19 9 1
22 ALHAMBRA

ARCADIA
AZUSA

BALDWIN
PARK
BELL

BELLFLOWER

BURBANK
CARSON

CERRITOS

CLAREMONT

COMMERCE

COMPTON
COVINA

DIAMOND BAR
DOWNEY
DUARTE

EL MONTE

GARDENA

GLENDALE

GLENDORA

INDUSTRY

INGLEWOOD

IRWINDALE
LA CAÑADA

FLINTRIDGE

LA HABRA

HEIGHTS

LA MIRADA

LA VERNE

LAKEWOOD
LOMITA

LONG BEACH

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

LYNWOOD

MONROVIA

MONTEBELLO

MONTEREY PARK

NORWALK

PASADENA
PICO
RIVERA
POMONA

SAN DIMAS

SAN GABRIEL
SAN
MARINO

SANTA FE

SPRINGS
SIERRA
MADRE

SOUTH GATE
TEMPLE
CITY

TORRANCE
VERNON
WALNUT

WEST COVINA

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March 24, 2025
As Identified by the
State Fire Marshal
Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
SOUTHEASTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY – UNINCORPORATED LRA
Very High High Moderate

Staff Report
June 4, 2025
ATTACHMENT 2
Draft Ordinance

Ordinance No.

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL FIRE

HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP BY REFERENCE
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:

A. This Ordinance adopts the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code section 51178.

B. On March 24, 2025, the City received recommendations from the State Fire Marshal concerning its designation of moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction.

C. On June 18, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Ordinance, including, without limitation, information provided to the City Council by the Fire Chief and public testimony;
D. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the City’s police powers as authorized by the California Constitution, Article XI, section 7; and E. The findings in this Ordinance are made based on the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its June 18, 2025, public hearing including, without limitation, the staff report.

SECTION 2:Incorporation of Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City Council:
•Adopts the Fire Hazard Severity Zones established by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection which are attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference; and
•Authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of its adoption, and post a notice at the office of the County Recorder pursuant to applicable law.

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SECTION 3:Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 4:Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 5:Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determination in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 6:Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its Application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 7:Preservation. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or prelude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 8:Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the city’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 9:Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 10:Recordation. The City Clerk, or designee, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this

Ordinance No.

Ordinance, and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 11:Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after second reading and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2025.
____________________________
Vinh T. Ngo, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
________________________________
Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A – City of Monterey Park Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map